By the time Persephone’s shadow reached the cocoon, the Spirit Guai was already retreating after swallowing Hades whole. “How dare you!” Her face twisted in fury, revealing her cruelty. Not only had Yeon-woo rejected her, he’d even stolen Hades away after all the trouble she’d gone through to capture her husband. It was an unforgivable threat, especially since she hadn’t yet absorbed all the holy power within the territory.

Persephone waved her hand, and shadows twisted around her in a tornado-like flurry. However, Yeon-woo managed to intercept her move once more.

[Sky Wings (Temporary)]

He spread both wings open simultaneously, blowing away the rushing shadows between him and Persephone. Boom! Although the power only lasted for a short while, whenever Yeon-woo spread both his wings, he was confident he wouldn’t fall short of most gods. The explosion ruptured through the temple and crushed the marble floors and columns, forcing the building to collapse.

The shadow that expanded from inside the temple threw off the rubble, but Yeon-woo had already escaped. Persephone roared hysterically,...