After the Lord of the Abyss Awakens - Chapter 115.1

Boom! Rumble!

The sky roared thunderously, the earth trembled, and all creatures on the continent were terrified, because the horrifying existence that once dominated and ruled this continent was about to return!

The fear of that being was almost genetically embedded in all creatures on this continent, and fear had almost become an instinct.

Bachin’s countdown was 18 hours, and time was passing minute by minute. The demons could not sit idle and were unanimously preparing.

In the bedroom, Amon’s expression looked extremely solemn. He slowly turned his head, and his gaze intertwined with the eyes of the group of cats in the cat’s nest.

It seemed that He had just awakened and was about to face His Big Brother, but fortunately, He still had some time to prepare.

Amon’s gaze finally settled on the Garfield cat Gusin.

The Garfield cat was now lying flat, his squished face looking as if it had been punched, and from the side, it inexplicably resembled a bundle of broom heads.

The Garfield cat felt Amon’s gaze and turned his head, with a deep, melancholic look.

Amon was looking at the Garfield cat because of the cat’s power. He then asked, “How is it? With your power, what is our probability of defeating Big Brother?”

The Garfield cat shook his head, “You know.”

Amon did not believe it and emphasized. “Now, I am at least the God of Chaos, though I have not completely mastered the power of chaos. But if I try hard, I can barely manage.”

The Garfield cat spoke directly. “Unless you can wake up the Second Brother, but the Second Brother cannot be awakened, because Father is the Second Brother’s dream. If the Second Brother truly awakens, Father will disappear.”

His tone suddenly became serious.

They would never agree to this.

They could not be without their Father.

Amon fell silent, glanced toward Beelzebub and Botis, then jumped down from the cat’s nest and walked to the bedside.

Then, He used a sound frequency that would not disturb people but could communicate with demons, “Second Brother, what do you think?”

“…”

The bedroom fell silent. Perhaps His question was not heard at all.

The demons waited for ten minutes and gradually lost hope.

But Amon did not give up and asked again, “Or at least tell us the Big Brother’s weakness.”

This time, a calm and deep voice rang out, carrying the ethereal echo of a dream.

— “Baal has no weakness.”

Before the words fell, the demons’ hearts suddenly tightened.

The Second Brother had actually responded! Was He listening?

Amon’s gaze was serious. First, he was startled by Agares’ sudden response, and then shocked by the content.

Big Brother had no weakness. Agares’ judgment was almost truth itself.

Amon had anticipated this, but he could not help but tremble in his heart. But even without a weakness, this battle must be fought.

However, Agares had only said this one sentence. After that, they asked more questions, but received no response, as if He had fallen back into slumber, showing no intention of helping them.

Amon and the demons exchanged glances, then synchronized the message to Aelioge.

Meanwhile, the thunder outside grew louder.

It was now two in the morning, but the sky was bright, as if the sun was high in the sky, dazzlingly bright.

A few seconds later, Aelioge appeared in the lightning, walked into their field of view, and deeply looked at His father’s sleeping eyes. Then He transformed into a black cat, slept in His own cat’s nest, and exchanged glances with the other cats.

The current situation was that the demons on Father’s side included Aelioge, Amon, Beelzebub, Botis, Beleth, Buer, Celerios, Gusin, and Lelagin, a total of 9 demons.

At the Aust Empire Library, there were Vassago, Inpos, and Barbatos. A total of 3 demons.

In the subspace, there were Valefor, Bachin, and Morax, also 3 demons.

At the Elven Ancestor’s land, there were Marbas and Samikina, a total of 2 demons.

Paimon and Ayni were somewhere on the continent.

Zepar was trapped in the Infinite Trial, and Sitri and Busson were unknown where they were.

Time passed so quickly. In the blink of an eye, their family was about to have a grand reunion.

A fleeting sentiment flashed through Aelioge’s mind. Outside, the thunder rolled, but it did not affect the strategic meeting with the 8 demons.

“Have you all understood my battle plan?”

The demons immediately became serious. Of course, they had all seen it.

Aelioge emphasized again. “Big Brother’s power is incredibly strong, which destined His arrival would not be peaceful. At the current terrifying acceleration, before He even touches the ground, the entire planet might be torn apart by the energy storm caused by the acceleration.”

“Therefore, we must carefully construct a space and establish a suitable battlefield for our confrontation with Big Brother.”

This task naturally fell to Bachin and Celerios. Bachin had the space power, and Celerios’ power was deconstruction and reconstruction, and was excellent at creating things. With their respective domain powers, they could barely forge a solid domain space. With Valefor’s one of three authorities – [Absolute Defense] – a space to counter Big Brother was first completed.

Of course, the foundation of this domain space was Aelioge’s God of War Domain.

This was Aelioge’s own suggestion. In His battle plan, He would cover His domain over the planet and its surrounding cosmic space.

There, He would welcome Big Brother’s arrival together with them.

After Aelioge finished speaking, several demons nodded. Botis especially nodded vigorously and excitedly proposed optimizations to the battle plan.

Immediately after, other demons also spoke one after another. The cat-headed demons had rarely been so united before. The common enemy made their crisis awareness explode, unleashing brain power they themselves had not anticipated.

The last time they were this united was when they worked together to fight the Abyss God, and at that time, the backbone was Big Brother. Now, they were showing rebellion against Him.

Half an hour later, the battle plan gained almost unanimous approval from all demons.

The demons brainstormed and united in heart.

First, they would establish the God of War Domain!

On another side.

Boom! Thunder roared.

Vassago had awakened too. He opened His eyes and immediately sensed the universe’s movement, crying out, “How can it be so fast!”

He was part of the first echelon, so He knew the situation on the other side of the universe. The acceleration energy was too terrifying! The space within one light-year was distorting, with star explosions everywhere, triggering a sky full of meteors.

Who could compare to this entrance?

Big Brother was getting serious!

While Vassago was still in shock, Aelioge’s voice came from beside Him.

Aelioge stood in the shadows, speaking in a low tone. “Third Brother, Fourth Brother won’t help. It’s up to you.”

Vassago turned His head and immediately contracted His pupils because He saw Aelioge – who was already fully armed!

This time, Aelioge was preparing to fight in human form. Their original forms were too large and less flexible, and fighting in human form was often more convenient. Moreover, human form had the advantage of being easier to equip.

A lightning flashed, and Aelioge was covered in battle armor, with dozens of legendary-level divine artifacts distributed in a ring behind Him, each incredibly powerful and surging with a terrifying murderous aura.

Vassago was stunned.

What great resolve – had He already anticipated that peaceful communication with Big Brother was impossible?

Aelioge spoke directly. “Zepar is done for. We are next.”

Vassago paused. What did this have to do with Zepar? Had He also become a cat-headed demon?

Of course, Vassago now had no time to delve into this matter.

At this point, what else could they do? They would just have to steel themselves and charge forward!

“Look at the battle plan. If you have suggestions, give them,” Aelioge said concisely.

Vassago, who had just awakened and didn’t know the details, scanned the battle plan at these words.

The primary considerations were timing and terrain, the two key factors in war. Once Big Brother entered Aelioge’s God of War Domain, He would immediately lose these advantages.

Next was demon coordination. That is, the united effort of all them demons.

But a problem arose: with so many demons, each with different powers, how could they unite?

Take turns rescuing their grandfather like the Calabash Brothers?

(TL: This is a reference to the classic Chinese animated series “葫芦娃” (Calabash Brothers), where seven brothers, each with unique powers, team up to rescue their grandfather from demons. However, in the process, they often end up getting captured or defeated one by one due to rushing in alone.)

Of course not. The answer was actually quite obvious: concentrate all demons’ powers onto one demon!

They had lived for over 8,000 years, mostly idle. They used to have enemy gods to fight, but gradually became lax in battle. So what did they usually do with their magical power?

The answer was storage. Each demon had their own magical power repository, and Vassago himself was particularly fond of storing power.

This time, they all agreed to hand over their usually stored magical power to Aelioge to strengthen His God of War Domain.

Vassago looked at Aelioge, slowly standing up from the sofa, and casually said, “You’re really making an effort this time.”

Aelioge paused, his expression heavy, and spoke in a low voice. “At first, I was just afraid of Big Brother’s reckoning. But later, I felt we must fight. I want to show my attitude to Big Brother, and only war can achieve this.”

Vassago laughed. “Indeed, the best way to communicate with Big Brother is through fists.”

Vassago actually understood very well why Aelioge was so persistent about this matter.

Back in the abyss, little Aelioge loved to stick to their father, never tiring of even picking up stones near him. But once Big Brother returned to their father’s side, little Aelioge would run away, hiding behind a large rock and resentfully watching, not daring to approach their father when Big Brother was around.

Why? Because Big Brother would occasionally take Him out to train, separating Him from their father, throwing Him into a pile of giants where He would cry out to no avail. He worshipped Big Brother but also feared Him, and even as an adult, still carried psychological scars.

So, this was also a war for Aelioge to overcome His psychological trauma.

Vassago said to Aelioge. “Are you mentally prepared? You can’t back down at the critical moment.”

“Back down? Impossible.”

Aelioge seemed to think of something and reminded. “Some demons might try to escape during the battle and seek refuge with Father. It’ll be up to you, Third Brother, to capture them.”

Seek refuge? Meaning clinging to their father? Indeed.

Vassago paused, then agreed. “Of course. It’ll be a good opportunity to test the [Mind Image Power].”

The two demons solemnly shook hands in the shadows.

At this moment, the demons who thought they could escape had no idea that while they might be one foot tall, Aelioge was ten thousand feet tall.

In this plan to surround the big tiger, the only two demons completely unaware were Sitri and Busson, whose whereabouts were unknown.

Next, Bachin’s countdown was 12 hours!

Among the cat-headed demons, Marbas suddenly spoke up, saying He would use His power to enhance Celerios’ alchemy weapons.

Marbas: “Leave the value modifications to me. I’ll adjust these weapons to the highest possible values.”

The demons were shocked by Marbas’ cooperation. Previously, the Fifth Brother hadn’t mentioned collaboration, yet now He was so proactive!

Marbas sighed, “With Zepar fallen, who doesn’t feel a sense of crisis?”

The demons: That’s true.

Marbas rallied. “No matter what, since we’re on this pirate ship, we’ll cooperate honestly and stop playing tricks.”

Beelzebub below responded proudly, “Tricks? Impossible. Since we’ve decided to challenge, we’ll fight to the end! Father is not just Big Brother’s!”

Botis declared. “That’s right. This is a family civil war to demonstrate our family status to Big Brother.”

Witnessing this scene, even the timid Buer was deeply infected, and a sense of resolve ignited in Her heart.

Buer’s cat face showed a fierce expression. “I-I will also contribute!”

Marbas laughed heartily, “Little Buer, are you sure?”

Buer gritted Her teeth, eyes glowing, finally revealing Her trump card. “Hmph, my power is also very useful. Besides, @Aelioge, I’m giving you my treasured potion, the ‘Universe’s Number One Divine Medicine’ to help you upgrade outrageously!”

Though Her words were full of potential criticism, what did “Universe’s Number One Divine Medicine” even mean?

But Aelioge’s heart warmed. This was the essence of “those on the right path have many helpers, while those on the wrong path are alone” – all the demons were helping Him! Could Big Brother see this?

Today, He was the Demon Star surrounded by numerous brothers and sisters. If He couldn’t succeed, who could?

Buer added. “Ensure you safely charge into the first echelon!”

At this moment, Barbatos also appeared to speak. “Although I do not approve of family civil war, this time I support you, Aelioge. Wherever help is needed, I will assist you with all my strength.”

Even the pacifist Barbatos said this!

Aelioge was moved in His heart.

Valefor then appeared, also mentioning Aelioge. “I will strictly execute the battle plan. Demons are prone to mistakes, and I will report any problems promptly.”

Sixth Sister!!

Aelioge was almost moved to tears.

Immediately after, Beleth said. “My combat power might not be great, but I’ll cheer you on. The Word Spirit will protect you, Aelioge.”

Encouraged by His siblings, Aelioge’s confidence doubled. He gazed into the starry sky, not even furrowing His brow.

At this time, Vassago pondered. “We also have four younger brothers and sisters – the God of Light, God of Darkness, the little sister with time power, and the little sister with curse power. Perhaps we can also borrow their power?”

The Third Brother’s terrifying idea made Aelioge hesitate, but they were still child laborers.

Oh no, the God of Light had no memories and could be considered a newborn cub, but the God of Darkness had memories. That little black bird was far from pure and was an old hand. Aelioge had an idea and immediately pulled the little black bird into the water.

The little black bird had long anticipated something was wrong and didn’t expect what was coming. He exclaimed, “No, Brother Ae! I’m too young to withstand Big Brother!”

Aelioge sneered. “Stop pretending. You have memories from tens of thousands of years in your brain.”

The little black bird tried to resist but failed.

Because, after all, Aelioge and the other demons had saved His life, so He was willing to accompany His brothers in this divine mission.

“Fine, I’ll submit my power.”

Simultaneously, Bachin updated the information again – Big Brother’s landing countdown was now only 6 hours.

Aelioge looked at everything being ready but still felt it wasn’t enough. He walked onto the balcony and thought of the God of War of the current world.

Years ago, after a battle with the God of War, He had left the God of War suspended in the starry sky, ceasing to think. However, now, to further enhance His strength, He must thoroughly deal with the God of War.

Aelioge’s gaze darkened, and He appeared in the starry sky.

The “meteorite” opposite seemed to know His intentions and immediately shattered the moment He appeared.

The “God of War” chose to die on the spot.

The vast powers of war and plague surged into Aelioge like rolling rivers.

Aelioge seemed to have instantly added hundreds of ultimate buffs, an epic-level enhancement. He had a flash of inspiration, seized the opportunity to drink Buer’s self-proclaimed “Universe’s Number One Divine Medicine”. A few seconds later, His potential exploded, successfully temporarily entering the first echelon!

The cosmic rules trembled, and all things cheered the arrival of war and plague.

Everything is advantageous to me! Aelioge did not become inflated but promptly settled down, His eyes erupting with golden light.

At this moment, the continental situation changed dramatically. The Oedipus Empire should have welcomed sunrise, but black clouds pressed over the city, impenetrable. The entire planet was engulfed by thunderclouds, a scene a hundred times more terrifying than the approach of chaos.

Several cats in the bookstore were distracted, watching the countdown and trembling.

Some were exceptionally indignant, already practicing punches in the air, determined to go up the mountain and beat the old tiger. Like the little Siamese Botis.

The atmosphere at home grew increasingly tense. Although training was now estimated to be too late, training could still make the demons feel at ease.

Countdown: 3 hours!

The sky rumbled loudly. The mountain rain was imminent, and the wind filled the building.