ETHEREUM

CHAPTER 11

"Which tribe has the Demon King mastered?" Wang Zheng opened the map of the location of the 12 tribes in the Sky Kingdom, then began to mark the area that had been occupied by the opponent.

"Fire Tribe, Wind, Flowers, Stars, and Foxes. All of their soldiers have been under the Demon King's mind control spell. While the remaining Gods had each sealed his area and moved their people to the Ice Tribe's territory. Right now, the High Gods have gathered in the hall of the Sky Kingdom and are waiting for Master."

Finish marking and make mature calculations. Wang Zheng packed up his newly devised war strategy. "Shen, come with me to the gods."

"Good, Sir."

***

The immortals who were the victims of the feud gathered in the east hall. Everywhere only the smell of blood and medicine was smelled. The original Yu Jie only watched from afar, slowly approaching.

"Yen."

"Yes, Empress Rui?" yen replied, with eyes never once to take a look from the various kinds of potions he prepared.

"Why is it so messed up like this?"

"The Demon King was indeed famous for his cunning. Be aware that it is very impossible to steal blue gems or ice gems that are protected by Heaven's Spire. He changed plans by aiming for the hell gem, belonging to the Fire God." Yen sighed considering how much the lower classes troubled the Sky Kingdom. "Especially, back then the Fire God was traveling to the fantasy continent to have his ascetic with the elders."

"Lantas, why are Wang-Wang and I so needed?" Yu Jie helped bandage the wounds of one of the immortals.

"The Goddess of War has tried to conquer the Demon King. Only, his strength was in line with the hellfire. The greater the power expended, the more profitable the Demon King will be."

Starting to understand, Yu Jie played her hair. "So, Wang-Wang and I have energies that go against the gems of hell. Of course to fight the Demon King, only we can deal with it."

"But Miss cannot be involved in this war." Zhu suddenly came with Ping.

Yu Jie turned around. Looking at the two people with incomprehensible eyes. "Why is that?"

"Miss." Ping approached and quickly pulled Yu Jie away from the crowd. "This war is no ordinary matter. Miss is almost non-existent when fighting Soul Netting. This time, the enemy faced had strength many times stronger."

Yu Jie clasped his chest, without saying a word. The battle against the Demon King was already in sight. Not being involved in it could have been done. However, could he let go of Wang Zheng himself in battle? Can he be at peace with himself if something happens to his lover? Even without being spoken, the universe knows the answer.

Zhu ventured to open his voice. "Miss, I know, I shouldn't have interfered in this. But Miss just recovered from the Soul Netting attack. It's impossible for Miss to join the war."

"Right, Miss, especially in the Sky Kingdom there are still many other High Gods. Why should Miss?" Ping chimed.

"Have you finished talking?" Yu Jie looked at the two servants, sharply. "If you have, you can go. I have to attend the meeting of the gods in the hall of the Sky Palace."

"Miss, why are you so stubborn?"

No matter what they said, Yu Jie chose to leave. Just then Zhu quickly blocked the Ice God's hand. "Miss, don't do this."

"Please!" Wang Zheng came and pulled his wife. From the gaze of the eyes alone was clearly implied the smell of jealousy there.

Aware of having made a mistake, Ping and Zhu immediately knelt down. "I'm sorry, Mr. Rui."

Wang Zheng clasped Yu Jie's hand and took her away. Along the way he said nothing. In his mind was filled with memories of Zhu holding his woman's hand or some time ago as the two of them sat together in the full moon pool. Secretly it had all ignited his jealousy and anger.

"Wang-Wang," called Yu Jie, even so the man kept walking straight ahead.

"You're jealous, huh?"

Quiescent. Suddenly Wang Zheng pulled Yu Jie into his arms. So close that you can feel each breath and breath with each other.

"Yu'er you're mine. I won't let another man touch you carelessly." Wang Zheng's whisper sounded so soft. Making Yu Jie's cheeks flushed instantly. As if to clearly state his jealousy.

"Ekhem!"

Embarrassed, Yu Jie scratched his non-itchy nape. Then smiled wryly and gave a single kiss on Wang Zheng's cheek. "All right, I'm yours. Even a male ant has to ask permission before it touches me."

"Good." Rubbing Yu Jie's cheek, friendly.

***

Since the massive attack by the Demon King. The Sky Palace further tightened its security. Even the Sky-Queen-War Goddess sealed the palace with a power that almost matched the bars of the sky. Of course, this was to prevent the lower classes from daring to touch the highest area within the Sky Kingdom.

As a few more steps entered the hall where the gods gathered to discuss the war. Wang Zheng suddenly stopped Yu Jie.

"Yu 'er."

"What's up, Wang-Wang?"

"It seems Zhu and Ping's words were correct. You can't get involved in this big war."

Yu Jie waved his lips, annoyed. "Wang-Wang, why are you thinking so petty like them?"

"After fighting the Soul Netter, you were unconscious for a month. I'm just afraid, this war is gonna keep me from seeing you forever." From the tone of his speech, a clear picture of anxiety. After all, Yu Jie's safety was paramount.

Yu Jie chuckled and then gently hit Wang Zheng on the shoulder. "That time it was just the two of us facing the Soul Netter. Now all the High Gods in the Sky Kingdom will participate. Why should I be afraid?"

"Although all the High Gods are participating. However the Demon King was also supported by the gems of hell and the soldiers of the five tribes he conquered. It's much more dangerous."

As Wang Zheng said, Yu Jie was well aware of how dangerous the war was this time around. Therefore he has established the heart to join in it. After all, sooner or later it will be gone. At least, if there was no one on the battlefield, no one would know about the snow-freezing pill.

"I'm sure we'll win. No matter how strong the Demon King is."

"Tap-"

"But what, Wang-Wang? You want me to just look at it without doing anything?" Yu Jie's eyes turned red staring at the husband. "If something bad happens. I'll destroy my own spirit."

"Yu'er!" Wang Zheng's hands trembled holding onto Yu Jie's shoulders. He hated every time his woman talked about death. It was as if he was really going to leave her.

"Let me get involved in this war. At least, if we don't, we'll die together."

Don't know how to argue. Wang Zheng was only able to hold Yu Jie's hand, long ago, and kiss her. "Well, if one is missing, then the other is gone. We're gonna face this war together."

***

12 Gods gathered together and discussed the war seriously. They already had to make careful preparations, before the Demon King first made a move.

"Right now, the Demon King would have already planted a hellish jewel in his inner core. It would be difficult to exterminate it, even if it used the Sword of Soul Destruction." The Goddess of War looked extremely cautious. Too rash will only make them fall in defeat.

"The sword of heaven, that is all that can kill him" said the King of Heaven.

"Sword heaven?" 12 Gods spoke it. They looked at each other, hinting at something.

Yu Jie did not understand the heaven sword that the Heavenly King had just mentioned. But from the mimic of their faces, it can be read that it is a valuable object that is not easy to have.

"Goddess of Ice, you are the owner of the sword of heaven. We hope you can give it." All of them looked at Yu Jie with great hope.

Although not understanding, Yu Jie nodded. "All right, I'll give it to you."

"Why? Isn't that mine?"

Wang Zheng shook his head. It was very desirable that he said that wearing the sword of heaven was the same as mortgaging lives. But before he could speak, the Sky King approached. "Look, he's capable of it."

"Your Majesty, Yu'er won't be able to."

Seeing the tension between the Sky King and the husband. Yu Jie quickly interrupted. "Wang-Wang, I can."

"Yu'er!" wang Zheng's Scream. The light alone made everyone stare at the three. Not wanting to be further ignited by anger, the Water God decided to leave the room.

***

"Groan." Having just arrived, Yu Jie immediately ran to find the husband. As usual, he would be swaying spoiled with an innocent smile that fluffed beautifully.

Unlike the Yu Jie who was so cheerful. Wang Zheng just kept bending his face. Not even concerned with his wife's presence, he let go of the handle and returned to practicing the sword.

"Wang-Wang," whined Yu Jie, still retorted in silence.

Yu Jie sighed, annoyed. It had been almost a day since, but Wang Zheng's anger had still not subsided either. With recklessness, he took Shen's sword. Then, invite her husband to fight with her.

"I don't want to." Wang Zheng instantly left just after Yu Jie pointed the sword at him.

"Why are you so stubborn, Wang-Wang?" Chasing Wang Zheng, hurry. As the distance of the two got closer, Yu Jie directly hugged from behind.

Wang Zheng closed his eyes with clenched hands. Then cynically said, "You stubborn one, Yu'er."

"Listen to my explanation first, Wang-Wang."

"What explanation?" Turning around and directly gripping Yu Jie's shoulder. "Do you know what the sword of heaven is?"

Yu Jie pointed his hand at the sky. At the same time, the snow-snows out of nowhere gathered into one forming a sword. At once Wang Zheng's eyes widened, in disbelief.

"Sword heaven? Yu'er, are you okay?" Groped Yu Jie's hands and head, anxious.

Yu Jie shook his head. "I'm fine."

"But your inner core?"

"I've got the antidote." Yu Jie's smile expanded widely as he said it. "The power to absorb my energy is back. Don't fret. Taking the sword of heaven is easy for me."

"really?" The Water God's eyes still hinted at doubt.

"of course. After this, you'll have to take me to the greenhouse to absorb the water's energy."

Wang Zheng brought Yu Jie into a hug. "Alright, you can absorb all the water energy from the blue gem. Even I'll give it to you."

Yu Jie squeezed firmly on the edge of his clothes. Then her sweet smile turned bitter instantly. The great lies emanated from the two emerald netra.

"Wang-Wang, sorry, I have no other choice." Yu Jie closed his eyes, recalled the encounter he and Yen had, and the beginning of the creation of a big lie.

***

After the meeting of the gods, Yu Jie only found out the price he had to pay for the heaven sword. The sword created by the late Ice Great Goddess before her was gone by using half her spirit.

Hundreds of thousands of years ago, all the elders of the Ice Tribe agreed to keep in the coldest parts of the north pole. Afterwards, the wife of the Water God created a bloody sword sheath as a container. And, the scabbard would only be able to open after absorbing half of its creator's inner core energy. Ice Goddess Yu Jie.

"Empress Rui, what brings you here?"

"You already know about the sword of heaven to defeat the Demon King?"

Yen nodded.

"You also know that only I can take it?"

Yen nodded a second time. "However for that Empress Rui must use half of the inner core strength. And that's equivalent to committing suicide to the state of you taking the snow-freezing pill."

Surprised, Yu Jie stared intently at Yen. "How did you know about the snow-freezing pill?"

"I'm a healer, of course I know things like that."

"So you knew it from the beginning?"

"true." Yen poured her freshly brewed tea. Then give it to Yu Jie. "According to the ancient records, the antidote to the snow-freezing pill was a fate pill made from the spirit light of the ancient Dragon God. Yet there was only one in the universe, after the Ancient Dragon God no 500 thousand years ago."

"You're right, and I've eliminated the antidote."

Brak! Yen dropped the cup she was holding. Then shook his head weakly, "Don't joke, Empress Rui."

Yu Jie replied to Yen with a smile full of wounds. "Forget that. I'm here to ask for your help in dealing with this. Inevitably, I must take the sword of heaven. Fighting a Demon King without a sword is futile."

"What can I do?"

"Is there any potion I can use to take the sword of heaven, unharmed?"

Yen poured tea back into the glass. Drink it, nervous. "Empress Rui, spending half of the inner core's energy, probably won't be as easy as taking your life. You'll only be seriously injured and unconscious for hundreds of years. And it's possible that, when you realize, you still have a few hundred years before you're gone."

"I know that. However I cannot let Wang-Wang fight alone against the Demon King. I have to make sure she's okay."

"Empress Rui, even if I have the potion you asked for. It's gonna be very dangerous."

"What danger wouldn't I take, if it was for Wang-Wang?" yu Jie said, reassuringly.

Ancient books and death dew pills. Yen put that on the table. Before he spoke, he took a deep breath. "This pill can counteract the effects of the snow-freezing pill."

"Does this also include the antidote for snow-freezing pills?"

Yen shakes. "Not an antidote, rather a deadly poison."

"What do you mean?"

"Death dew pills can suppress the effects of snow-freezing pills for 7 days. During that time, your ability to absorb energy will return to its original state. But after 7 days, the absorbed energy will turn into a poison that slowly numbs the inner core."

Yu Jie took the death dew pill. As he was about to swallow it, Yen stopped. "If the snow-freezing pill had made you only have 1,000 years. Then the death dew pill will keep you dead, no more than 100 days."

The deg! Yu Jie's chest felt very tight. For a moment his world seemed to stop. 100 days? Fate was as if it was really expecting him to leave this world.

There was a heavy sigh Yu Jie heard. With trembling hands, swallow the death dew pill. "For the sake of Wang-Wang and for the peace of all nature. This death was never in vain."

Yen closed her eyes, otherwise her tears would spill. Then the woman doctor laughed bitterly at how crazy a woman is for the sake of love. "After 300,000 years, I have finally found someone willing to suffer for love. Last time, the Goddess of War did the same for the Sky King. And, now you're repeating the same story."

"True love will not fear death." Yu Jie bit down his lips, as the death dew pill started to react. "For there is never a dead word in love. He is immortal in the soul of his connoisseur."