Yes, I became a god just by exercising.

Chapter 303 Xia Fa's True Identity Revealed!

In the desolate and lonely universe, meteorites whizzed past.

Xia Fa, however, kept his eyes fixed on the figure flying towards him.

There stood a rather handsome man, probably in his early thirties, whose good looks alone were about 70% as striking as Xia Fa's.

You have to understand, with Xia Fa's deep, starry eyes, high, sculpted nose, stunningly perfect face, sharp jawline, and thin, slightly mocking lips... anyone who can achieve 70% of his looks is already one of the most handsome men in the entire universe!

However, this obviously very handsome man was wearing a round red nose and had a colorful afro, but his face wasn't painted.

Fortunately, His expression was serious and somewhat unsmiling, so this clown-like attire did not make Him seem comical, but rather gave Him a mysterious and unpredictable feel.

"Sor Loki..."

Xia Fa murmured to himself, having already recognized who the person was.

Indeed, it is Thorloki Gilgamesh, the young master of the Gilgamesh family!

Previously, the Clown of Laughter had shown him a photo of this young master, so Xia Fa recognized him at a glance.

Thor Loki is not only the young lord of the Gilgamesh family, but also the "Clown King" of the earthly realm of the Paradoxical Joker.

Every Clown King in the Church of Paradox is the leader of the "Twelve Clowns," and his strength and status are beyond question.

Xia Fa understood that, in principle, as a member of the Gilgamesh family, he should step forward and greet the family head and young master.

However, he guessed that this young master—who was also his distant uncle—probably didn't recognize him.

So, he didn't bother to go forward and bow.
Thor Loki's figure flashed a few times in the dark and deep starry sky, and he had already arrived in front of the old blacksmith's shop.

At this point, the outline of the old blacksmith shop had been largely completed, looking like a child's simple drawing, except that those outlines were burning.

Thorloki glanced warily at Xiafa and Chestnut, but his expression immediately relaxed, and he subtly withdrew his gaze.

It seems that He noticed that the two of them didn't even have the rank of demigods, so He didn't care much.

However, if one is a superhuman below demigod level, one should not be able to stay in the universe like this before ascending to a higher level of life – there is no oxygen here, and one needs to communicate through spiritual intuition.

However, although he realized that something might be amiss, Thor Loki didn't care much. Strange as it may be, it would be difficult for anyone other than a Grand Lord to threaten Him.

Seeing that Thor Loki indeed didn't recognize him, Shafa felt relieved; now he really didn't need to go up and greet him.

"Seven more..."

He began to wait quietly. Theoretically, the remaining seven lucky individuals who possessed the black iron key should arrive within fifteen minutes.

If you miss the opportunity, you don't need to pay too much attention to it.

However, almost just a few seconds later, another figure appeared in the distant deep space.

But this time, both Shafa and Solrock were taken aback.

Because, in the far distance, the figures that appeared... were not just one or a few, but dozens!
Most of those figures were extremely burly, with dragon horns of varying sizes and textures on their heads, and each of them possessed the aura of at least an extraordinary monarch.

Along with them appeared a giant ritual array that had just opened beneath their feet; clearly, this group of people had been teleported together.

In that instant, Thor Loki seemed to realize something, his face suddenly darkened, and he stared at the group of people with extremely hostile eyes.

Xia Fa immediately realized that these people... were probably from the Starry Sky Dragon Clan.

But only ten people can enter this old forge. Why are so many people from the Starry Sky Dragon Clan here?
Among the group, the leader was a middle-aged man with thick, black hair like a waterfall and an extremely robust physique. He stood with his arms crossed, his face serious, and his brows exuding the authority of a superior.

What is most striking is the pair of dragon horns on its head, which have a metallic sheen and are fully grown, unlike the other members of the Starry Sky Dragon family whose horns have only grown halfway or have only sprouted a few tiny tips.

The middle-aged man took only one step, and in an instant he arrived in front of the old forge, looking down with a majestic gaze.

He ignored Shafa and Chestnut and looked directly at Thorloki.

"Sorloki, you're here fast. What, are you afraid you won't be able to get in?"

Just as Thor Loki was about to speak, a terrifying aura erupted from the middle-aged man, like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami crashing down on Thor Loki without any attempt to conceal it.

Xia Fa felt a chill run down his spine instantly, because this aura... was very similar to that of the Mysterious Emperor!

Moreover, the aura is somewhere between a veteran extraordinary monarch and an extraordinary great monarch, which means that this is a... secret emperor who has signed twenty-five secret contracts?
In that instant, a name appeared in Xia Fa's mind.

Nidhogg, the head of the Starry Sky Dragon Clan and the Pope of the Church of Errors under the [Error Rules]!
In the Starry Sky Dragon Clan, every member of the family is required to have the word "Dragon" after their name, even the young master Norton Dragon is no exception, but the patriarch Nidhogg is the only one who is exempt.

Because the name "Nidhogg" refers to the supreme ruler of the dragon race in mythology!

Nidhogg, the very name itself is a symbol of the most prestigious status and position in the entire universe.

Although Thor Loki is the young master of the Gilgamesh family, he has only signed twenty-five secret contracts. Although it seems that the number of secret contracts is the same as Nidhogg's, Nidhogg is the Emperor of Secrets.

Therefore, under this suffocating, almost tangible pressure, Thor Loki's bones creaked and he almost couldn't hold on any longer. He was forced to kneel down, his knees bent.

"You are merely a junior member of a divinely favored family, yet you do not bow to me. Why is that?"

Nidhogg remained with his arms crossed, his tone indifferent and nonchalant, as if he were merely reprimanding a junior who didn't know the rules.

However, Thor Loki's body was flushed with blood, and his face was a terrifyingly red, as if he were about to explode and die under this terrifying pressure.

At that moment, the dozens of extraordinary monarchs from the Star Dragon Clan behind Nidhogg flew directly towards the location of the old forge.

They flew past the immobilized Thorloki and quickly surrounded the old forge, which was now showing the outline of flames.

Then, they each took out a conical flask of potion of different colors and buried it in the void.

Upon seeing this, Xia Fa couldn't help but frown.

What are these people trying to do?
"This isn't a good idea. The younger generation doesn't know the rules. Let their elders teach them. Why bother?"

Just then, a kind old woman's voice rang out.

In the dark, deep purple void, a giant pupil first appeared. The pupil was a dreamlike color, constantly changing, and contained butterfly patterns.

Immediately afterwards, two people came out from inside.

One of them was Ai Luotong, the young master of the Secret Eye family whom Xia Fa had met before. She had a cold expression, and under her wide, luxurious purple robe, two sections of her fair legs were exposed. This time, she was barefoot, which was rare for her, and her left foot was wearing a golden anklet.

Those signature ruby ​​eyes, burning with golden flames, seemed to carry the loneliness of rain-soaked mountains in the distance. They stood there, not looking at anyone, as if lost in their own thoughts.

Beside Ai Luotong was an old woman with a hunched back, white hair, and a long cane. Although she was very old, her eyes had a dreamlike color.

In the old woman's pupils, there were butterfly-like patterns.

The moment the two appeared, the huge, dreamlike eye behind them vanished.

As a member of a family favored by the gods, Xia Fa immediately recognized the old woman as the head of the Secret Eye family, the Butterfly Elder.

The Butterfly Elder, who is also the Patriarch of the Temporary Church under the righteous god [Temporary Reality], is known throughout the universe for his unfathomable and mysterious skills.

Especially His secret eyes, with their butterfly patterns, are said to be able to perform tens of thousands of incredible secret arts, and even the popes, patriarchs, and emperors of the major churches have to show Him great respect.

At this moment, the old man with the butterfly appeared with his granddaughter and even seemed to have said something fair.

However, He did not take any corresponding action, nor did He try to rescue Thor Loki. Instead, He took Airo and slowly flew towards the location of the old blacksmith's workshop.

Those members of the Starry Sky Dragon Clan who had surrounded the Old Forge made way for Butterfly Elder and Ai Luotong as they flew in, but after the two flew in, they surrounded the Old Forge again.

The Secret Eyes family has always been like this, never getting involved in the struggles between other divinely favored families. Saying something like this is already quite good.

Nidhogg naturally didn't care. Of course, He allowed the younger generation of the Starry Sky Dragon Clan to let the Butterfly Elder bring Ailot Tong close to the Old Forge, which was a gesture of goodwill towards the Butterfly Elder and also an implication that He should not interfere.

At this moment, the fiery outline of the old forge had been completed, and the roof began to emerge along the outline. It was an iron-gray metal roof, covered with the patterns and blueprints of various weapons such as swords, axes, halberds, and spears, full of an ancient and vicissitudes atmosphere.

At this moment, Thor Loki felt as if a hundred thousand mountains were pressing down on him, and his face was flushed red, but he insisted on not kneeling. Even though his whole body was creaking, he was still holding on with his willpower.

Nidhogg crossed his arms and looked at Him coldly, his gaze calm, without a trace of mockery, yet also appearing completely indifferent.

Xia Fa's gaze sharpened slightly as he watched the scene with an unfriendly expression.

There was nothing he could do; Nidhogg was a secret emperor who had signed twenty-five secret contracts, and in some ways, he was even more powerful than a Grand Lord. He was no match for him.

On the other hand, he sensed something was amiss from Nidhogg's unbridled behavior and decided to wait and see.

Logically speaking, this ancient forge is located outside Gilgamesh, and only a million kilometers away.

Even if Nidhogg is arrogant and disdainful of others, he wouldn't dare to make a move against the young master of the Gilgamesh family like this, would he?

"enough!"

Just then, a thunderous roar resounded from the void.

Several incredibly powerful supernatural forces swept over, circled around Thor Loki, and instantly rescued him.

Immediately afterward, several elderly men with long, snow-white hair, exuding an air of authority, emerged from behind Thor Loki.

These old men, though all different in appearance, were all exceptionally handsome, and even with wrinkles on their faces, their heroic bearing was undeniable.

It's easy to imagine that they must have all been incredibly handsome when they were young.

At the same time, a powerful aura, representing the signing of twenty or twenty-five secret contracts, emanated from these elders, faintly forming an extremely terrifying battle formation.

Upon seeing this, Nidhogg's eyes flashed, as if he had confirmed something, and he said in a detached tone:

"What, where is Sharatul? You watch your grandson being bullied, yet you only send out elders like you?"

Those old men were clearly elders of the Gilgamesh family. Among them, some were filled with righteous indignation, some were quite calm, and others had extremely gloomy eyes.

The old butterfly watched from afar, not getting involved as always, but seemed to realize something, and a look of extreme surprise appeared on his aged face.

"The patriarch is on orders from the Paradox Joker to go to the Protoss Realm. What, Nidhogg, are you going to question even the decision of a true god?"

Among the elders, the leader spoke up, signing twenty-five secret contracts. Although he was old, his aura was extraordinary, almost rivaling that of Nidhogg.

"Oh?"

Nidhogg's face finally revealed a hint of mockery, his eyes filled with a detached indifference that seemed to have seen through everything:

"Of course I dare not question the decision of the Paradox Joker, but you lot, using the name of the Paradox Joker to cover up the truth, aren't you afraid of being punished by the gods for overstepping your bounds?" Upon hearing this, the elders of the Gilgamesh family couldn't help but change their expressions.

Nidhogg stepped forward, his tone increasingly assertive, as if he were in complete control:
“A few days ago, the eighth Rhine Treasure Map was assembled, and the ancient forge that our several divinely favored families have been searching for for tens of thousands of years is finally about to open.”

"In this situation, both I and Elder Butterfly were waiting on the planet where our family lived, for fear of missing out."

"But now that it's come to this, the Gilgamesh family hasn't made a move at all, especially Sharatu. He used to be the most enthusiastic about these kinds of things, so why is he just watching me bully his grandson without even showing up?"

Upon hearing Nidhogg's words, Shafa's heart skipped a beat, and he finally confirmed his guess.

It seems that my great-grandfather, Emperor Sharatu... has encountered some trouble?

On the other hand, he did not expect that the Rhine Treasure Map he had assembled a few days ago would actually be the eighth of ten.

The other seven cards had already been acquired by various divinely favored families.

Moreover, it was because of the release of the eighth set that the Old Forge was opened.

As for why the ninth and tenth cards were also combined in such a short time, Xia Fa didn't know.

Perhaps it was because the Old Forge was about to open that the remaining two fragments of the Rhine Treasure Map became more active and easier to find throughout the universe, which led to their successful combination?

The old man with the butterfly sighed deeply at this moment:
“Nidhogg, according to you, Sharatul…”

Nidhogg smiled indifferently:
"Hmph, don't think that only the Gilgamesh family has planted spies in our family."

Suddenly, He swung His arm, and a cold, sharp light flashed across the metal dragon horns on His head, and an image was formed in the starry sky.

At this moment, several figures hurriedly arrived from various places in deep space. They seemed to be other lucky individuals who possessed the Black Iron Key.

"Norton Dragon really came. Wait, Rusconsin is here too?"

Xia Fa glanced at the figures. Although he didn't recognize most of them, he unexpectedly spotted an old acquaintance.

It was Rusconzo who had participated in the Super Fighting Grand Prix and mastered the "critical moment of loss of control" technique without a teacher, but was unfortunately defeated by Tefalo!

But now was not the time for pleasantries. Xia Fa's attention immediately turned back to the image that was forming.

The next moment, the image went from blurry to completely clear. In that instant, the elders of the Gilgamesh family, as well as the young master Thor Loki, all turned grim.

As for the others present, they were extremely surprised. Some even couldn't believe it and rubbed their eyes, thinking they had seen wrong.

Even the old man with the butterfly-like face showed a hint of surprise and a sense of lingering fear.

In the scene, Emperor Sharatu was lying on a bed of wriggling vines, with countless emerald auras emanating from the vine bed and continuously flowing towards his abdomen.

His abdomen had a huge, circular, penetrating wound that ran almost across his entire torso. Moreover, the wound was larger on his back and smaller on his stomach, giving it a cone-shaped appearance.

It looks like he was attacked from behind by a huge lance.

The source of this injury was clearly extraordinary. The circular wound, from its edges to the flesh, was permeated with an extremely terrifying aura of killing intent, hindering the recovery of the injury.

This murderous aura not only directly countered the healing speed of a transcendent monarch, but also showed a faint tendency to continue invading other organs!

Emperor Shalatu himself had his eyes closed, his jaw clenched, and he was unconscious, his face shrouded in an aura of death, hanging by a thread.

Rumble!
Almost the instant he saw the scene, Xia Fa felt as if thunder had exploded in his mind, and he nearly stood frozen in place.

Others present might not recognize it, but he recognized it almost instantly: this was an injury inflicted by a Bronze Cleaner!
That murderous aura suddenly took on a bronze hue, like fragments of bronze, relentlessly exacerbating the injuries suffered by my great-grandfather!
"The Cleaners..."

In that instant, Xia Fa clenched his fists, his nails digging into his palms, his desire to annihilate all the Cleaners in the universe reaching an extreme.

He wouldn't kill any of the other cleaners except the one with the Golden Giant Axe, as long as he had the ability!

Nidhogg then swung his arm again, shattering the scene, and immediately sneered:

"It's quite obvious that the Gilgamesh family members, your patriarch must have encountered an unknown being of godhood or even outer godhood in the Protoss Realm, resulting in his injuries. That's why he couldn't appear on such an important day as today, right?"

Thorloki gritted his teeth, his expression filled with extreme resentment, and suddenly he understood.

"No wonder you disregarded your status as the head of the Starry Sky Dragon Clan and attacked me; it turns out you wanted to confirm this matter?"

Nidhogg said calmly:
"That's true, but so what?"

This completely casual remark, which showed no regard for the young master Thor Loki, was like lighting a fuse, almost igniting Thor Loki's anger completely.

But suddenly, He calmed down, His expression as serene as if nothing had happened.

Thor Loki pointed to the extraordinary monarchs of the Star Dragon Clan standing beside the old forge, and said calmly:

"So, you set up this battle formation to prevent the Gilgamesh family from entering this old forge?"

Nidhogg finally showed a hint of appreciation, though it was unclear whether he was praising Thor Loki's composure or something else, as he spoke:

“That’s right. As far as I know, your Gilgamesh family only has three Rhine Treasure Maps, right? Now that Sharatul is seriously injured and dying, only you and these old guys have come to participate.”

As he spoke, He glanced indifferently at the elders behind Thor Loki, then looked back at Thor Loki:

"If you know what's good for you, hand over those three Rhine Keys. Otherwise, I'll have to come and get them myself. Since Sharatul's fate is unknown, even if you all join forces, you can't stop me."

These words not only enraged the Gilgamesh family, but also filled the newly arrived lucky ones with the Rhine Key with fear on their faces.

This Nidhogg dared to steal even the Rhine Key from the young master of the Gilgamesh family, could he possibly steal theirs too?

At this moment, Norton seemed to sense the strange atmosphere, so he smiled and explained:
"Everyone, don't be afraid. This time, we are only targeting the Gilgamesh family. You can go in if you want. Our Star Dragon family will not stop you in any way."

Upon hearing this, the lucky ones, including Ruscond, relaxed slightly.

“I think this doesn’t seem right, Uncle Nidhogg.”

Suddenly, a clear yet cold voice rang out, like shattered ice colliding in a lake.

Everyone turned around in surprise and saw that it was Ai Luotong, the young master of the Secret Eye family.

This lonely-looking girl seemed to speak entirely on her own initiative, without even consulting her grandmother.

When the Butterfly Elder saw this, it was too late to stop it.

Nidhogg raised his eyebrows slightly:
"what?"

If He hadn't used his power to oppress people, things would have been fine, but seeing Him like this, the Butterfly Elder's face darkened, and he took a step forward.

With this one step, the terrifying pressure of the transcendental lord erupted, forming an invisible ghost face in the void, faintly rivaling Nidhogg.

The old man with the butterfly then spoke, his words remarkably impartial:
“Nidhogg, have you ever thought that with Sharatul seriously injured and unconscious, your Star Dragon Clan is bullying the Gilgamesh Clan so brazenly? If one day you also meet with misfortune, would Sharatul lead his clan to attack your Star Dragon Planet in the same way?”

Although Nidhogg was not intimidated by the Butterfly Elder's power, in this situation, it seemed he could no longer continue to use his authority to intimidate others.

"Hahahaha, so according to you, I should give them a chance?"

The old man with the butterfly said:
"That's up to you, Nidhogg."

"it is good!"

Nidhogg suddenly roared, like a thousand thunderbolts exploding, his face grim as he turned to the Gilgamesh family.

“I’m doing this to give face to the Butterfly Elder. Here’s the deal: your Gilgamesh family sends one person. If they can defeat my nephew, I’ll let you into the Old Forge. I won’t interfere.”

Unexpectedly, after He said these words, the Butterfly Elder sighed deeply.

Nidhogg's nephew... everyone in the universe knows who he is, isn't he Norton Dragon, the young master of the Star Dragon Clan?
With Norton Dragon's strength second only to the High Overlords, who in the Gilgamesh family could defeat him?

"Oh? Is this something I need to do?"

Norton stepped forward, his arms, bulging like rocks, twirling beneath his sleeveless fur-lined leather jacket, making a cracking sound as he turned them.

He twisted his neck, and the two crystalline dragon horns on his crimson hair suddenly burst into blood-red flames, grinning maliciously at the members of the Gilgamesh family:
"Alright, I'll listen to my uncle. Who's going? I'll do my best to keep you company."

The members of the Gilgamesh family, whether they were the elders or the young lord Thor Loki, all looked extremely grim.

If Nidhogg had continued to use his power to oppress others, they wouldn't have lost face. After all, Nidhogg was a mysterious emperor who had signed twenty-five secret contracts.

But now, under the interference of the Butterfly Elder, Nidhogg has sent out Norton Dragon—almost the strongest among the younger generation.

If the Gilgamesh family loses the battle and misses the opportunity, handing over the three Rhine Keys that they have treasured for tens of thousands of years, wouldn't they become a laughing stock in the entire universe?
However, the crucial issue is... the Gilgamesh family currently doesn't actually have anyone who can defeat Norton Dragon.

Even Thor Loki was no match for Norton Dragon, that monstrous prodigy.

"What, nobody's going up?"

Norton waited for a while, only to see Gilgamesh and the others with grim faces, but no one dared to step forward.

Nidhogg scoffed even more:
"Since that's the case, obediently hand over the three Rhine Keys. Butterfly Elder, you saw it too, don't say I didn't give them a chance."

But at that very moment, a calm young man's voice rang out.

"Let me do it."

The entire arena fell silent at first, and then the Starry Dragon family, the Gilgamesh family, the Secret Eye family, and even the other lucky individuals who possessed the Rhine Key all looked incredulously toward the source of the sound.

There stood a tall, strong, and exceptionally handsome young man, with a petite and adorable rat girl beside him.

Nidhogg frowned, genuinely surprised that someone would dare to cause trouble under these circumstances.

Is this a case of not understanding the situation and treating Him as nothing?

Nidhogg glanced at the young man, his tone indifferent, yet he was already suppressing his anger:
"You come here? Who do you think you are? You dare to challenge me?"

This statement not only implies that the young man doesn't even have the rank of demigod and is no match for Norton Dragon, but also...
In fact, he was saying that this was a matter between divinely favored families, and since he didn't even have the bloodline of a divinely favored family, he was completely unworthy to interfere.

Unexpectedly, the young man stepped forward again, his expression calm:

"Let me introduce myself, my name is Xia Fa."

He took a few more steps in the void, arriving before Norton Dragon, assuming a fighting stance, but his tone became even more indifferent:
“Shaphat Gilgamesh”.

(End of this chapter)