49: Catch it and study it

Half an hour ago, Tang Ku, Shi Jingmo, and Brick ascended to the Thirty-Sixth Heaven and continued flying higher.

"Master, we must be tens of thousands of meters above the ground now, right? Why haven't we felt any difficulty breathing? The air here is still fresh and abundant!"

Shi Jingmo followed beside Tang Ku and said softly.

"It's right that it's fresh and abundant!" Tang Ku said, "According to the Saints, the entire world should be protected by some kind of power, so they will try their best to make this protected area larger, leaving a buffer for potential external crises!"

"So, the Saints actually anticipated that such a thing would happen?"

Shi Jingmo frowned slightly.

"That's right, but how they anticipated it, I'm not clear... Hmm..."

Looking up, Tang Ku suddenly stopped. The Brick behind him seemed unable to brake and crashed directly into Tang Ku's lower back.

Tang Ku suddenly turned around and saw the fellow panting like an exhausted pug, with his mouth open and tongue hanging out, making huffing sounds.

"I haven't even made you carry us yet, and you're already tired? Do you think you're a qualified mount?" Tang Ku's mouth twitched.

Shi Jingmo also stopped. He didn't look at Tang Ku hitting Brick's head but stared at the spot Tang Ku had just been observing, frowning slightly.

At that location, a small black dot was gradually expanding. In a few seconds, it transformed into a giant black hole with a diameter of over two hundred meters. A group of muscular men, wearing helmets and leather skirts but bare-chested, slowly flew out, led by a giant nearly three meters tall. Roughly estimated, this army numbered around a thousand.

Each of the soldiers behind them carried a shield in their left hand, a short spear in their right, and a long sword at their waist, looking extraordinarily imposing.

The leader, however, wore animal skins, had golden short hair standing on end, held an enormous bludgeon, and was barefoot... His appearance was quite refined, a typical Western handsome man with blonde hair and blue eyes, but his external presentation, combined with his bronze-colored massive muscles, gave off a barbaric Aura, even more barbaric than those almost equally scantily clad fellows behind him.

Tang Ku stopped dealing with Brick, looked up at the fellow, and felt the powerful energy that occasionally burst forth from his body, trembling slightly.

Intellect 25, Strength 70, Skill 63, Agility 32, Speed 46, Defense 91!

Holy cow!

Tang Ku couldn't help but suck in a breath. These combat stats were quite formidable.

There was no need to mention the cannon fodder behind him; their combat power was only comparable to the Straw Hat Gods under Yang Jian, but the combat power of the fellow in front of him was truly terrifying!

Shi Jingmo looked at the fellow in front of him, his mouth twitching for a moment, and after a long time, he sighed helplessly, "Teacher, I think we can retreat first!"

Tang Ku frowned slightly, "What, scared? Who is this guy? Do you know him?"

"I once saw him in a dream while protecting the goddess... This guy is..." Shi Jingmo seemed somewhat incredulous, and the name did not come out of his mouth.

"My name is Hercules!" Before Tang Ku could ask again, the small giant opposite him had already introduced himself. He said in a booming voice, "By the command of my Lord, I have come to fight. Are you my opponent, Your Excellency? You look frail!"

A proud, disdainful Aura made Tang Ku frown slightly, and then he finally remembered the origin of this name.

Just like Shi Jingmo's identity as a Saint Seiya, he belonged to the Greek pantheon of the same world. No wonder Shi Jingmo could see him in his dream!

Hercules, the God of Strength! That was his name!

As the most famous demigod in Greek mythology, Hercules often appeared in various animations, comics, and TV series. The famous international movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger once played this role.

"Well, it's not surprising to have such combat power!"

Tang Ku glanced at him disdainfully, then let out a cold laugh. Just then, the communication token rang. He suddenly connected it, and before he could speak, Hercules on the other side had already lunged over, slamming the bludgeon in his hand down at Tang Ku. The terrifying force stirred up a gust of wind, causing Tang Ku to sway precariously.

Hercules felt an inexplicable rage rising in his heart that this ant-like fellow dared to despise him, so he intended to teach this ignorant fellow a lesson. This bludgeon strike showed no mercy.

When Yang Jian and the others saw Tang Ku swaying, he was actually dodging Hercules's attack.

The Immortal God Version of Lingbo Micro-steps was graceful and effortless. While listening to Yang Jian explain what was happening, he was still able to skillfully dodge the opponent's attacks.

"...Perhaps you might encounter a powerful opponent!"

After Yang Jian finished speaking, Tang Ku looked back at the fierce-looking Hercules and nodded, "Oh, I see! The opponent seems to have appeared, and he is indeed very strong!"

At this moment, Shi Jingmo had already engaged with the soldiers, while Brick was like a scavenger, firing sneak attacks from the side. Various fireballs and fire pillars continuously attacked the Greek divine soldiers.

However, although both of them were strong, the Greek divine soldiers' attacks were well-organized and incredibly fierce. They launched a relentless siege against the two, rushing forward one after another, resulting in a stalemate for a time.

He hung up the communication.

Tang Ku suddenly activated the Vajra Zen Skill, and the light of the Indestructible Golden Body completely enveloped his entire body. His arms glowed with golden light as he fiercely blocked the bludgeon from above.

Boom!

Tang Ku was directly smashed several hundred meters down by that blow before he managed to stop himself. Upon closer inspection, Hercules's figure had already reappeared in front of him, observing him with a strange expression, and said in a deep voice, "Otherworld God, your physical strength is very strong, worthy of my respect!"

"Oh, thank you!"

Tang Ku pouted and said, "But I have to correct you on one point: in this world, you are the otherworld God..."

He was not afraid of this fellow's powerful attack at all, because that attack just now had increased his Iron Fist Points by 2.

"Although this bludgeon almost shattered his Golden Body, it was worth it..."

His arms numb, Tang Ku suddenly narrowed his eyes and looked at Hercules, saying, "You are also a leader among the Gods. Besides Zeus, who else is worthy of your allegiance? The charisma of your Master is too strong!"

"It's not charisma, but merely temporary allegiance for my own purpose!" Hercules said, "As long as I can capture you and bring you back, my goal will be achieved!"

"Is that so?" Tang Ku immediately understood. He cracked his knuckles and said, "I, on the other hand, want to capture you and study you!"