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"Just so you know, you are welcome to leave the Tenfold Realm and seek refuge elsewhere. I will not force you to fight," Maria said.
She already had plenty of powerful gods with Shiva and the others, so she was not desperate for more manpower.
Several gods chose to escape with their lives to another world below, but many remained, loyal to their rulers. They decided to stay and fight alongside everyone else.
After that, a great gathering took place. With Shiva leading them alongside Maria, who had formed an unlikely alliance with him after their many battles, they set out to confront the Jade Emperor.
"The gate leading to the Jade Emperor's Domain on Floor 90 should be just ahead, right on top of that floating island," Kannon said. She guided the army of gods across the skies until they reached the gate connecting Floor 89 to Floor 90.
To their surprise, the gate was heavily guarded, covered from top to bottom with large, glowing chains made of celestial energy.
