CHAPTER 422: CHAPTER 405: SUBSEQUENT ARRANGEMENTS

"Athena."

Athena obediently stepped forward, and Nezha handed a spatial small purse filled with daily necessities and school uniforms to her.

"Artemis."

"Hestia."

"Hecate."

The others were fine, but Hecate stood out. She came to collect her items while clutching a massive book and still studying. Truly a diligent child.

Finally, Nezha gave Nyx a bracelet. Inside, there were not only her own belongings but also those of the other outer disciples. Nezha was too lazy to distribute them one by one.

At the end, Nezha said, "The contents of this package are the clothes you’ll need for everyday wear. Nyx, as the senior disciple of the outer sect, you’re responsible for distributing them among everyone."

Nyx smiled and agreed.

"If anyone still has questions, please raise your hand now."

At this moment, Hecate, with her head buried in her book, raised her hand.

"Go ahead."

Hecate performed a very standard Daoist etiquette and said, "Senior Brother, I’ve thoroughly mastered these two basic books. When will you teach me new knowledge?"

Nezha gazed at Hecate in surprise for a moment. What a standout—an academic whiz and a master of competitiveness.

In truth, Hecate wasn’t deliberately showing off; she simply had an innate thirst for new knowledge. In her former world, there was nothing left for her to learn, but here everything felt unfamiliar. Encountering new knowledge filled her with an unparalleled sense of joy.

Honestly, it’s not having competitive students that’s challenging—it’s the ones who refuse to try. A competitive student like Hecate could certainly inspire the others.

Everyone hopes their efforts yield results, even though, so far, Nezha hadn’t invested much.

He pulled out a scroll of the Yellow Court Scripture and handed it to Hecate, saying, "You’re doing great. Take this scripture to study in advance; later, I will provide a complete explanation. If you have questions, feel free to ask me."

"Thank you, Senior Brother."

"Alright, if there’s nothing else, you’re free to go."

But when the words fell, no one moved.

Athena, Artemis, Nyx, and Hestia clearly had something to discuss. Hecate directly sat in a corner, engrossed in her book, while Hebe simply wanted to linger a little longer with Nezha.

"What else do you need?"

Now, having finally found some free time, Nezha decided to engage in a proper conversation with the group.

First was Athena, who sought help regarding her mother. Her mother’s physical form had already been absorbed by Zeus, leaving only a remnant of her origin. Without the spiritual sustenance of the Greek world, she could no longer transform back into a human form, so Athena pleaded for Nezha’s help.

In response, Nezha offered two suggestions: either reincarnate in the underworld as a new person, with Athena guiding her onto the Immortal Path afterward, or let the demon bathe in the West’s Eight Treasures Merit Pool.

Through constant exposure to merit and the radiance of Buddha’s light, she could eventually transform anew.

After much hesitation, Athena chose the latter. She feared that if her mother reincarnated, she might no longer be the same person.

Artemis’s concern was with her brother, Apollo. He seemed utterly maladjusted since arriving in the Primordial world and the Mystic Sect system, spending days gazing blankly at the sun. Artemis was at a loss for what to do.

This issue, however, was relatively easy to resolve. Once Apollo completed his cultural studies, he could be assigned to guard the Sun Star. The Deity of the Sun possessed subsidiary forces, though Nezha had never bothered to establish one. Apollo’s affinity with the sun made it a fitting arrangement.

Hearing about the opportunity to work at the Primordial Sun Star, Apollo instantly became motivated. Previously unable to comprehend the Heavenly Book, now he eagerly dove into it.

Next was Nyx, whose concern revolved around post-graduation employment. Being mature-minded and ambitious, her first challenge was acquiring resources.

Once a pinnacle figure in her former realm, she quickly came to realize her modest standing in this world. Relying on a powerful individual or sect was undoubtedly a good approach for stability.

Having a junior disciple work under a senior brother after graduation seemed perfectly reasonable, right?

This was easily resolved. Nyx’s powers aligned well with the cosmos. After receiving Nezha’s assurances, she went off to distribute school uniforms to the other outer disciples.

Hestia raised the issue of Hera. The deeds of Zeus had dealt a heavy blow to Hera, leaving her depressed and morose on a daily basis. Hestia, as the eldest, felt compelled to intervene.

Despite her and Ares’s efforts to console Hera, their words seemed to have no effect. With no other option, Hestia turned to Nezha for guidance.

However, resolving such emotional knots was beyond Nezha’s expertise. He could only promise to give it a try. Hestia didn’t push further, and with his response, she returned to her studies.

Hebe, seeing the others leave, exchanged a few words with Nezha before departing as well.

Soon, only the book-absorbed Hecate remained.

"Junior Sister, do you still have something to discuss?"

Hecate looked up upon hearing her name and said, "Senior Brother, didn’t you say I could ask questions at any time? Naturally, I need to stay close to you to inquire whenever needed. Just pretend I’m not here."

Nezha: ...

You’re such a visibly present person; how am I supposed to pretend you’re invisible?

Fortunately, evading Hecate was not difficult for him. Using his Divine Sense to locate Hera, he took a step and vanished, traversing space to reach her, leaving Hecate behind. Seeing Nezha disappear into thin air, Hecate stood in place for a long time, analyzing his method but failing to understand.

Under Lishan Old Mother’s care, Hera had regained her former elegance and beauty, but her lost divine power was gone for good. Now, she was simply an ordinary person with commendable aptitude.