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Chapter 984: The Ascent to Divinity (Part 1)
Chapter 984: The Ascent to Divinity (Part 1)
Is this the place called "Zuo Ri Ju" that Serpent mentioned?
Wearing the roe deer mask of the Serpent Director, Lyon took a seat at the vacant spot at the end of the bone-white table. He couldn't help but survey the surroundings, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
As the headquarters of the Extermination King's Assembly within the Source God's Platform, aside from the slightly sinister white bone table in the center, the overall style of "Zuo Ri Ju" was elegant yet dignified, and it exuded a heavy and solemn atmosphere.
Similar to the gentle glow of moonlight, a soft radiance seeped through the rib-arched dome, which was almost three stories high. It condensed and formed on the surface of the bone-white table, flowing slowly like mercury. Twelve pairs of antique branch-shaped candelabras floated above the table, with hundreds of pale silver candles burning with flickering flames.
The clear and translucent candlelight shattered into countless golden specks, like scattered gold sand, cascading downward. It illuminated the black and white checkerboard floor, the dozens of light gray high-back chairs around the table, and the dozens of pairs of eyes that gazed at him eagerly.
"Thank you."
Looking at the "Serpent Director" wearing the roe deer mask at the end of the table, the White Snake masked man couldn't help but raise the corners of his lips in a slight smile. Then, with a brilliant smile, he spoke:
"Lord Serpent, you've done us a huge favor. Our Extermination King's Assembly's vision of thousands of years has finally come to fruition today, thanks to you!"
"Cut the small talk!"
Despite the White Snake's sarcastic thanks, the true Serpent Director trapped in Lyon's heart couldn't help but humph in response. Then, just like in previous gatherings, he coldly urged:
"I've completed the task as agreed. Now it's time for you to fulfill your promise!"
"Haha, rest assured, we won't go back on our word."
After sensing the aura and soul fluctuations of the "Serpent Director," White Snake immediately realized that although it had become more cryptic, it was undoubtedly him. He smiled and said:
"Although we'll become enemies again after you emerge from the depths of the Source God's Platform, we're happy to see your success. So, we won't cause any trouble for you in this matter."
"Hmph!"
After hearing the White Snake masked man's response, the real Serpent Director couldn't help but snort in annoyance. Meanwhile, the Lyon who was disguised as the "Serpent Director," unconsciously glanced in his direction.
Although White Snake didn't explicitly say it, both of them understood his meaning.
With the Palace of Observation weakened and the true gods able to freely enter the mortal realm, the mortal world would become the best "hunting ground" for the gods of the Extermination King's Assembly, and humans would be the "resources" they used to elevate themselves. Since they were considered "resources," the richer, the better.
So, if the Serpent Director had indeed resurrected one hundred and twenty million humans as planned, it would be a great boon for the true gods... However, those humans who were considered "resources" might not necessarily agree with that sentiment.
...
Hmm... Why does the Serpent Director seem a bit different today?
After being glanced at by the "Serpent Director," White Snake's smile froze slightly. He didn't know why, but he felt a chill down his spine, as if something dangerous was staring at him.
However, since the Serpent Director's scent hadn't changed, and as an existence that had undergone the Abnormal Regeneration of the Crimson Blood, his power was indeed above White Snake's. White Snake didn't say anything more and directly raised his hand in a gesture of surrender, no longer testing him with words. Instead, he smiled and gestured for him to proceed.
"The seal on the Source God Platform has been released, and now that you're actively initiating the Path to Divinity, you can access it at any time... But please be adequately prepared. Engraving the Self is not an easy task, and if you fail, it won't count as us breaking our promise."
As White Snake spoke, both the Serpent Director and the Serpent Director themselves felt as if the world around them suddenly became 'enlightened'.
It was as if the glass panel above them had been removed, and the vague sense of detachment they once felt towards the Source God Platform suddenly became 'clearly visible', and with a slight movement of their thoughts, they would directly 'seep' into this world, a strange sensation.
Is this the feeling of embarking on the Path to Divinity?
Suppressing the peculiar urge to unite with the world in their hearts, Lyon worked to maintain the Serpent Palace's [Abnormal Regeneration] Esoteric Technique, transforming all his aura and vibrations into the Crimson Heart and the Serpent Director, hiding them securely.
Then, he completely relinquished control, allowing the Serpent Director to take over, and the Crimson Heart began to beat vigorously, moving his entire body towards the deepest part of the Source God Platform.
And as the Crimson Heart beat more intensely, a true 'path' appeared before the eyes of the true deities, slowly materializing beneath the 'Serpent Director's' feet.
The Ascent to Divinity... It's been a long time since I've seen it.
Looking at the 'Serpent Director's' feet, the invisible steps extending deeper into the Source God Platform, the members of the Extermination King's Assembly couldn't help but show a hint of curiosity in their eyes.
As the mandatory path for the Divine Body of the Ascendant, the Ascent to Divinity is not only a way to reach the Source God Platform but also a manifestation of the power controlled by the individual. The longer and further the Ascendant walks on it, the more powerful the authority they aim for, and the deeper their understanding and grasp of their own authority becomes.
Generally, as long as one can walk ten steps or more in a single authority, their power after becoming a true deity won't be too weak.
For example, Dong Ya, who possessed the [Calamity Avoidance] authority before becoming the Herald of Red, had his steps divided into two stages: Chaos and Calamity. He took eleven steps on the Chaos stage and thirty-five steps on the Calamity stage, making him one of the outstanding true deities.
As for the Serpent Director's steps, they were probably divided into three stages: [Justice], [Blood], and [Valiance]. If he truly exchanged all the Valiance authority, then he would only have the [Justice] and [Blood] stages.
After glancing at the 'Serpent Director's' invisible steps extending into the distance, White Snake withdrew his gaze without any expectation.
Since the Serpent Director himself was not a deity of justice, but rather borrowed the justice authority through the Bloodline Exchange Ritual, his understanding of the justice authority should be quite limited. It's estimated that his progress on the justice stage would be similar to Dong Ya's [Chaos] stage, and reaching ten steps on the justice stage would already be quite impressive.
Considering that the [Blood] authority is occupied by the Herald of Red, and there's a truth named [Crimson Ruler] as the 'cap', he probably wouldn't be able to move on the blood stage.
So, he should complete the ten steps of the justice stage, then get stuck on the first step of the blood stage, and then fall from the Ascent to Divinity, landing in the deepest part of the Source God Platform.
(End of Chapter)
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