Chapter 15 The Eternal Spark and the Ever-Changing Source of Light
When Bai Zhe appeared in the magnificent hall, the gods merely glanced at him indifferently before continuing with their own business. Almost no one took the initiative to greet him, mainly because there were no territorial disputes.
At that moment, on the other side of the main hall, a heated argument was taking place.
The two sides arguing are the god of war and the god of the sea.
The God of War is a burly deity clad in heavy armor, wielding a giant axe, and exuding a berserk aura. He governs the divine duties of war, slaughter, and destruction, and his followers are mostly martial arts heroes, valiant warriors, and war-craving fanatics.
Poseidon is a majestic deity dressed in a blue robe, wielding a trident, and surrounded by water elements. He is in charge of the ocean, storms, navigation, and other divine duties, and his followers are mostly sailors, fishermen, and residents of coastal areas.
The focus of their argument was a narrow strip of land on the eastern coast of the mainland—the "Raging Waves Coast".
This turbulent coastline is a rich and fertile land with a large population. The people here engage in agriculture, maritime trade, and also possess a powerful navy.
"The people of this coast have worshipped the sea and revered the storms since ancient times. They are my believers! You will not be allowed to lay a finger on them!" The sea god glared at the war god, the trident in his hand flashing a dangerous blue light.
"Hmph! They worship the ocean? I think they worship power more!" the God of War retorted without backing down. "The people of this coast are brave and skilled in battle. They crave war and glory. They are my natural followers!"
"Bullshit! They only took up arms to survive!" Sea God roared. "They yearn for a peaceful life, not endless war!"
"Peace? Only the weak need peace!" the God of War sneered. "True strength lies in proving one's worth in war! Only my followers are worthy to rule this land!"
"You..." Poseidon trembled with rage, his trident booming as if it could unleash a colossal wave at any moment.
Just as the argument between the two gods was getting more and more heated, high in the sky above the magnificent palace, Ophelia, the goddess of light, finally lost her patience and let out a deep and majestic rebuke.
"shut up!"
She gently tapped the round table, and a warm yet authoritative power immediately spread out, suppressing the roars of the God of War and the God of the Sea. Her voice was as gentle as silk, yet it was irresistible.
"This is a magnificent hall, not a place for you to quarrel!" Ophelia's voice was clear and high-pitched, like a hymn echoing in my ears. "Can't you discuss your problems properly? Why do you have to argue in such an undignified way?"
The anger of the gods of war and sea had not subsided, but Ophelia intervened, temporarily halting their argument. The atmosphere, while not exactly amicable, at least did not escalate further.
The other gods, on the other hand, seemed to enjoy watching the spectacle with great interest.
As for Bai Zhe, he was even more happy to have some peace and quiet. He sat in his chair, closed his eyes to rest, as if everything around him was irrelevant.
"This argument doesn't affect me at all," Bai Zhe thought to himself smugly. "It's a good opportunity to study the Star Beast Jungle World in more depth, haha."
He sank a wisp of his consciousness into his lower-level spatial magic divine core, continuing his exploration in that mysterious plane.
For him, conquering the Star Beast Jungle World and acquiring more faith power was the most important task at present. As for the disputes between the gods, he couldn't be bothered with them at all.
Seeing that the God of War and the God of the Sea had temporarily ceased their fighting, the atmosphere in the magnificent hall eased somewhat. Ophelia coughed lightly, drawing the attention of the gods.
"Ladies and gentlemen," she began, her voice as melodious as a hymn, "I have gathered you all here today not only to discuss the division of religious areas, but also to announce an important matter."
She turned slightly to the side, gesturing for everyone to look at a corner of the main hall.
There, a constantly shifting ray of light appeared out of nowhere. This ray of light had no fixed shape or color; it twisted and deformed continuously, as if it possessed a life of its own.
"This is..." The gods exchanged bewildered glances, their eyes filled with confusion. They had never seen such a strange being before.
"Ladies and gentlemen, please allow me to introduce you to a newly ascended high-ranking deity—the Origin of Myriad Changes." Ophelia's voice carried a hint of solemnity. "She is in charge of the changes of high-ranking deities, the schemes and deceptions of mid-ranking deities, and is also a primordial deity."
"Primordial deities?" Upon hearing this, the gods were immediately in an uproar.
Primordial deities refer to those born from the very origin of the world at its inception. They were born alongside the world and possess immense power and ancient wisdom.
The known number of primordial deities is small, and each one is a pillar of the world of gods, such as Ophelia, the goddess of light; Drazir, the god of war; Neptune, the god of the sea; and Euphoria, the god of the sky.
And now, a new innate deity has appeared?
How could this not shock the gods!
"I apologize for not introducing Lord Myriad Transformations of Light to everyone before," Ophelia explained. "In the past, because the world itself was not perfect enough and its rules were not complete enough, it could not accommodate so many high-ranking gods. Therefore, Lord Myriad Transformations of Light remained dormant and could not be formally born. However, with the gradual development of the world over the years and our exploration of the outside world, the world itself has become more powerful and stable, and its rules have become more perfect. Therefore, Lord Myriad Transformations of Light has been able to awaken and formally ascend to the divine position."
The gods then realized the truth. It turned out that this ever-changing source of light was not a newly conferred god, but an ancient being who had only just awakened.
The ever-changing light, seemingly in response to Ophelia's words, suddenly materialized into a blurry human figure. Although the face was indistinct, a cunning and mysterious aura emanated from him.
"Gentlemen, it's a pleasure to meet you all. Please give me your guidance," Wanbian Yuanguang said, his voice unpredictable, sometimes male, sometimes female, sometimes old, sometimes young, making him hard to fathom.
The gods all nodded in welcome to the ever-changing source of light.
Although they didn't know much about this newly promoted high-ranking deity, since he was a primordial deity and was personally introduced by Ophelia, he must have extraordinary abilities, so they shouldn't be negligent.
Bai Zhe also observed this ever-changing source of light with great interest. He could sense that this new god's strength was not to be underestimated, and his divine role—deception, change, and intrigue—seemed to indicate that he was not an easy opponent.
Just then, Ophelia spoke again:
"Besides Lord Wanbian Yuanguang, I would also like to introduce to you one of my followers—Xinghuo Yongming."
Before the words were finished, a goddess dressed in a pure white robe slowly appeared, like the radiance of dawn, warm and dazzling. Her appearance was serene and beautiful, her eyes sparkling with hope and determination, and she exuded a warm aura, as if all gloom would dissipate in her radiance.
Beside her, countless tiny points of light danced like fireflies, twinkling with starlight, beautiful and dreamlike.
"The starlight shines eternally," Ophelia explained. "She represents hope, resilience, and miracles; she is a mid-level deity."
Unlike the mysterious and unpredictable Origin Light, Starfire Eternal Brightness won the favor of the gods as soon as it appeared.
The warm and pure aura emanating from her makes people feel incredibly comfortable and relaxed; all worries and sorrows will vanish under her radiance.
"Greetings, everyone." Xinghuo Yongming's voice was as melodious as a clear spring. She bowed slightly to the gods, her attitude humble and polite.
The gods returned the greetings, expressing their welcome.
"Hope, resilience, and miracles?" Bai Zhe looked at Xinghuo Yongming thoughtfully. "I feel like something's not quite right."