Chapter 135: Chapter135-Great Harvest

The gray world before his eyes gradually became clear. John felt a refreshing breeze as if a gtle wind was brushing his face.

Struggling, John oped his eyes and looked at the warm sunlight shining on his cheek through the window. His tse nerves finally began to relax.

"It's finally... over."

John never wanted to experice another ordeal like the one in the underworld again in his lifetime.

Although the rewards far exceeded his expectations, such a life-threating gamble was something best left as a one-time experice.

Struggling to sit up, John looked a but didn't see Elaria or anyone else.

Giv the time, John had spt over six days in the underworld, and the flow of time in the game world should be the same.

It was normal for Elaria not to be there—she wasn't some caged canary of his; she had her own life.

"Finally... I can rest properly."

Sitting down on the bed, John summoned the [Underworld King's Blood] and began to play with it in his hand.

The other pieces of equipmt came with detailed descriptions, and oping the equipmt panel would show specific traits and explanations.

But this hidd item only vaguely stated that drinking it would grant the Underworld King's Wing.

What these wings could do and their purpose were left unmtioned.

"Do they really need to make it so mysterious?"

John chuckled bitterly. After much hesitation, he decided to consume the Underworld King's Blood.

After all, he had obtained so many items, but not all of them were suited for him.

The [Peace-bringing Sword of Tyr] was more fitting for the Exiled Immortal.

[The Underworld King's Intimidation] would be perfect for Qing, and [Crown of Hera] seemed tailor-made for Lily.

As for the [Huntress Goddess's Divine Longbow], it was ideal for Hela, the hunter class.

This left John with just this one item for himself.

"Let's hope it doesn't disappoint."

After consuming the [Underworld King's Blood], John initially felt no differt.

Apart from a slight increase in his player stats, there were no noticeable changes.

But just as John was about to feel disappointed by the mysterious reward, a searing pain suddly hit him!

It felt like two razor-sharp daggers were slicing through every inch of skin on his back, as something seemed to be emerging from the wounds!

The bones in his body cracked and popped, causing John to collapse and curl up in pain, unable to move.

At that momt, footsteps sounded outside the door, growing closer until they stopped right outside.

The next momt, the door was pushed op, and Elaria immediately noticed John's curled-up figure, his face flushed with pain and his breathing growing heavier.

"This is... Demigod tier?!"

Qing looked up sharply, taking out [The Underworld King's Intimidation], a ring bearing Hades' insignia, resting quietly in his palm. The overwhelmingly powerful attributes made Qing gasp.

"Damn... I didn't ev have any Legdary equipmt, and now I'm using Demigod tier? Exiled Immortal, did you get Demigod tier too?"

"Looks like we all did."

Exiled Immortal nodded slightly, taking out a bloodstained long sword and laying it flat in his palm.

"What about you two? Do you like the gifts I prepared for you?"

John looked at Hela and Lily. Perhaps it was the shock of the powerful equipmt, or perhaps another reason, but both of their eyes instantly turned red.

"The underworld... it must have be very dangerous, right?"

At these words, John's smile froze: "He...Hela."

"To get Demigod tier equipmt as a reward, the process must have be perilous... Honestly, your safe return is worth more than any item."

Hela sniffed, taking out the longbow and gtly caressing it, her eyes full of emotion.

"I really like your gift, but if there's a next time, please don't leave us behind like this, okay?"

...

Meanwhile, in the Underworld!

[Deception] swallowed nervously, feeling extremely tse.

While John had be prest, Hades' atttion was tirely focused on him, so [Deception] hadn't felt too much pressure.

But now, apart from a few of Hades' subordinates, it was just the two of them left in the underworld. The oppressive atmosphere became almost unbearable.

"Um... Lord Hades, may I leave now?"

"No rush, I still have a few questions for you, [Deception]."

"Lord Hades, I really don't know anything. Please, have mercy on me!"

"I hav't ev asked yet, and you already claim to know nothing? Are you brushing me off?"

Under Hades' gaze, [Deception] felt like he was falling into an icy abyss.

Shaking his head vigorously, he replied, "No, no! How dare I brush you off? Please ask, Lord Hades. I will tell you everything I know!"

"Not tirely satisfactory, but it'll do. I'll ask you now, which gods have involved themselves in this game and are opposing John? Tell me everything you know."

"As far as I know, if we include you, five gods have interved. They are the [Goddess of the Hunt], [God of Light and Prophecy], [God of Fire and Craftsmanship], and Hermes. Beyond that, I'm not too sure."

"Artemis is involved as well? But if I recall correctly, she has already granted a portion of her power to a human, hasn't she?"

"Yes, that's true. However, Artemis is the most beloved daughter of Zeus. No one can fathom her inttions, so this behavior has be tacitly accepted."

"Interesting... Alright, you may leave now. But remember this: if it happs again, you'll d up like Falms. Do you understand?"