Karthus lived up to his title as the Void Walker; the formations he set up were far beyond what native gods like Athena could decipher.
As the light flashed, Zhang Wei and Athena vanished together.
All that remained was Zhang Wei's residual blood.
On the peak of Mount Olympus, Queen Hera's face was grim. Athena's spark had just dimmed, signifying the complete disappearance of one of the goddesses guarding Olympus.
Hera couldn't fathom who on this remote planet could pose a threat to the Olympian gods, and who would dare to act!
If she knew who it was, the Queen would not hesitate to start a clan-wide divine war to prove the might of the Olympian gods!
Even against one of the Eight Kings at the apex of the food chain, Hera dared to fight!
"But why did Athena instantly lose her breath? Who could achieve this..."
Instantly killing an Olympian chief god,
...
For the Void Walker Karthus, traversing the universe was commonplace, requiring negligible energy.
And even that negligible energy was beyond Zhang Wei's current means. However, with Karthus's technology, traveling to places like the Moon or Mars was still quite easy.
But at the last moment, Athena made a move to drag Zhang Wei out.
In that instant, Athena's energy was also absorbed by the teleportation array, causing Zhang Wei to be teleported far beyond imagination!
And at the end of the passage.
Zhang Wei and Athena, unable to control their bodies, fell in two different directions...
Zhang Wei lost consciousness at the last moment.
At the center of the impact was a pavilion and towers, filled with a Chinese style reminiscent of Zhang Wei's memories. His heavy body smashed into the ground, creating a large pit and destroying many buildings.
There was also a plaque on the buildings.
'Tianmen Sect'
Soon, a group of Taoist-like figures gathered around the meteorite crater made by Zhang Wei, discussing amongst themselves...
Shortly after, sword lights streaked across the sky. Over a dozen older Taoists, standing on flying swords, looked at Zhang Wei's battered body with horror.
One of them said, "Martial Brother Sect Leader, what kind of species is this? It's so tall!"
"Over four feet long, with a strong build. Though its clothing is severely damaged, it doesn't seem to be from our world... And this person fell from the sky, could it be..."
They looked at each other, speaking the answer.
"A person from the Upper Realm!"
Upon uttering this guess, they all gasped!
People from the Upper Realm were virtually unattainable for these small sects. The entire Tianmen Sect only had four Foundation Establishment cultivators and was considered a second-rate sect even in Chongzhou.
The person continued, "Martial Brother Sect Leader, if this person is truly from the Upper Realm, it would be a rare great opportunity for our Tianmen Sect!"
"This person is heavily injured. If we can save him, even if we don't obtain any magical treasures or spiritual medicines, just a few words of supreme cultivation techniques would greatly benefit our Tianmen Sect."
The Eldest Martial Brother Sect Leader nodded slightly, stroking his goatee, appearing greatly moved.
He said, "Second Martial Brother understands me. I have led the Tianmen Sect for over two hundred years. Now, as my lifespan is nearing its end, I have not achieved much for the sect, only maintaining the status quo. How can I face our ancestors and masters in the ancestral hall after my death!"
A third Foundation Establishment cultivator said, "Martial Brother Sect Leader must be cautious. This person is severely injured, so they must have enemies. If those enemies pursue us and vent their anger, it could be the doom of the Tianmen Sect!"
"Furthermore, this person's disposition is unknown. If they are a bloodthirsty and ruthless demonic overlord, they might not only disregard our kindness but also repay us with ingratitude. What then? We must guard against it!"
At these words, the previously excited crowd felt as if a basin of cold water had been poured on them.
What he said was not without reason. If that were the case, the risk would indeed be too great.
The Sect Leader did not reply but instructed two disciples to go down into the pit to assess the situation. These two were also rising stars among the younger generation, devoid of fear, and were instead excited about being able to directly face a giant from the Upper Realm.
After some inspection, the eldest disciple, Zhuo Bufan, reported, "Reporting to Master, this giant seems to be severely injured and on the verge of death!"
The second disciple seemed quite slick and chuckled, "There are no items of note... Don't misunderstand, I mean items to prove identity."
On the verge of death, was he?
The Sect Leader pondered, a decision must be made immediately.
After a long while, the Sect Leader spoke, "Bufan, bring this giant to the rear sleeping quarters, and simultaneously seal the mountain gate and all news. No outside contact is allowed! Also, all disciples and living beings are to gather in the main hall immediately, without any delay!"
The Sect Leader then said to his three martial brothers, "Martial brothers, since I took over as Sect Leader, you three have always given me immense support and have never taken any action detrimental to the sect. I trust you three the most in the entire sect. Now, I cannot entrust this to the juniors. I wish to ask you three to guard the three main access routes, and not let a single pigeon, bird, insect, or frog pass!"
Completely sealing the news!
With the three martial brothers taking action, no one within the sect could leak the news!
The third martial brother sighed, "It seems Martial Brother has made up his mind. I have little to say, only hoping this person will remember our kindness in saving them!"
With that, the three brothers flew off in three different directions on their swords!
Zhuo Bufan then said, "Master, this giant's aura has weakened significantly. If we want to save them, we must act quickly!"
In the rear sleeping quarters.
The disciples put beds together and placed Zhang Wei on them, stripping him naked to examine his injuries.
"Injuries from blunt force. Immense qi has been applied to every part of the body, causing bruising at nearly ninety percent density. There are also signs of severe exhaustion!"
The Sect Leader urged, "Quickly get the best ointment! Stabilize the injuries first!"
Then, the Sect Leader took out a small gilded bottle from his embrace, a hint of reluctance on his face.
These were three life-saving pills left by the previous Sect Leader, never to be used unless the sect faced a life-or-death crisis!
It seemed the time had come for it to make its appearance.
He pried open the red seal of the gilded bottle and poured out a round pill. He pried open Zhang Wei's mouth and put it inside.
The pill melted instantly upon entering, transforming into a warm current that spread throughout Zhang Wei's limbs and bones!
Though it pained him, this was the only recourse now.
However...
There was no thereafter.
The Sect Leader was both shocked and furious. Even with this top-tier Rejuvenation Pill, there was no reaction whatsoever.
"There's no response at all!"
Zhuo Bufan, who had just retrieved the ointment, weakly conjectured, "Perhaps... it's a matter of insufficient medicinal power?"
Upon hearing this, the Sect Leader's pained expression intensified!