Mythology: Spiritual Ruler

There is a gap between great divine powers. Whether it is greatness achieved in the form of a ‘world’ or greatness born like the original gods, the ultimate measure of power is the strength of its symbol in the world.

Although at present, except for the mother tree from outside the world, the beings walking in the world of Chaos are still incomplete, but this does not affect the obvious gap in combat power between them due to their status.

Especially with Ryan's gradual filling of the last gap in divine power, the continuous decline of the power of the earth mother and the opening of reincarnation, Ryan's ‘samples’ are becoming more and more sufficient. If in the past, he only knew that he ‘perfected the spiritual world’ and then ‘increased in strength’, but did not know how much it had increased and how far it was from the limit, then now he gradually became clear.

When the spiritual world was just opened up, the ‘spirituality’ symbol represented by the spiritual world had just reached the lower limit of the great divine power. Using the level division set by himself, it broke through the 20-level limit of the powerful divine power and reached the 21st level.

Later, after the changes of the entire second era, the digestion of the source power, the construction of the first three spiritual worlds, the "symbol" of spirituality also rose. When the reincarnation was opened up, not only the "symbol" belonging to the "cycle" was opened up, but the "spirituality" itself also reached the peak of level 24 with the emergence of the fourth spiritual world. At this point, in terms of the completeness of the symbol, Ryan is no worse than the Dark Lord. Even compared to the latter, when there are more and more creatures in the world and the status of reincarnation is getting more and more important, the symbol of spirituality will continue to expand.

As for the other primitive gods, Gaia was about level 30 when she was just born, symbolizing all the material in the world and the only one in the world, but now, there is probably only the bottom line of great divine power left. Nyx is about the same as Erebus when the three-phase incarnation is not counted, both are about level 24 or 5, while the abyss Tartarus is about level 28 or 9. What affects his standing at the peak of great divine power is that there is not only the abyss outside the world.

At the same time, with the change of eras, the increase of gods, the prosperity of the world, the complete [Ocean and Water], [Sky] and other priesthoods also rose with the tide, and even the slightly inferior [Sun] and [Light] also had the possibility of further development. If the former were not torn apart, the latter would have been slightly weakened by [Weather] on the one hand, and on the other hand, it would have been fighting against the distorted [Patriarchy] that was also growing stronger and stronger. I am afraid they could also build their own great symbols.

In this case, Ryan was pursuing the path from bottom to top to become a complete great divine power, and on the other hand, he naturally did not forget to continue to improve the spiritual world and increase the proportion of the "spiritual" symbol in the entire world.

"This matter is not urgent, after all, the earth is still uninhabited now, let's talk about it after you deal with the new human affairs. The people sent by Zeus are about to arrive, and if you go late, it will be a bit troublesome."

With a smile on his face, Ryan noticed that the figure of the god of the west wind was already looming near Delphi, so he stretched out his hand and drew a door in front of him.

"I'll take you a ride so you don't miss the time."

"Okay."

Nodding, Themis didn't ask any more questions. It must be said that the power of time and space is really useful. She stepped through the portal and disappeared on the sacred mountain of Sinaia.

It is reasonable for her to respond to others' prayers.

With the departure of Themis, the Lopers Temple became quiet again. Behind her, Ryan thought for a moment, then looked down.

He saw Eclipse cruising in the fifth spiritual world, and also saw the bodies of those spiritual stars. They flickered with light and darkness, releasing different powers.

But this did not change the chaotic status quo of the fifth spiritual world. Any non-god life would probably find it difficult to exist there for a long time.

"Ester."

Speaking softly, Ryan called the goddess of starlight who had not been summoned for a long time.

"I'm here, Your Highness."

The starlight was like a waterfall, falling in the palace. With the call, the angel who arranged the stars appeared in front of Ryan. The silver wings were dotted with light, and her expression was as pious as ever.

"The starry sky has settled down now, right?"

Seeing the visitor, Ryan asked.

"Yes, over the years, the turbulence in the starry sky has long been restored to its original state, and the zodiac domains have completely become our domain. Even without the assistance of star gods or heroes, there will be no more energy tides there."

Respectfully responded. As Esther said, the starry sky today is no longer what it used to be. As early as when the ancient sun god just lost his position, his last brutal act shook the starry field. Therefore, even the spiritual angels who were divided away needed to use the heroes of the golden humans to replace the eternally sleeping star gods to stabilize the starry sky, but now it is different.

Just as the sea gods can gradually assimilate the unowned seas into their own, and even seize the seas of other sea gods through war, the star gods also have similar abilities. When the zodiac domains are completely controlled by the angels in charge of them, those heroes who once traveled back and forth in the star space will lose the meaning of existence.

"Really? Well done."

The result of a casual compliment was not what Ryan expected. Since they are no longer needed, there is no need to keep them there.

"In this case, the heroic spirits of the golden humans no longer need to stay in the starry sky and do meaningless things day after day. You can select some who are good at fighting, give them power, let them become the guards of the star field, and prohibit unqualified lives from approaching there. As for the rest, let them do another thing."

"The golden humans obey the gods equally and regard serving the gods as an honor, so it is more appropriate for them to do this. From now on, they will have bodies and become "celestials", responsible for sending the souls of the devout after death to the kingdom of their corresponding gods."

Although there is no so-called "country" at the moment, it does not prevent Ryan from making preparations in advance. It is impossible for the gods to do these things personally, so the golden humans are the best agents.

"Yes, Your Highness."

The Starlight Goddess respectfully responded, but then she remembered something.

"It's not difficult to transform into a 'celestial race'. Giving souls a carrier is not difficult, but what material should I use to make their bodies?"

"Well, they only have positive emotions, so use positive energy to shape their bodies. The elements between the virtual and the real are just right for them to travel between the spiritual world and the real world."

After making a decision, Ryan stretched out his hand and shook it again. In the spiritual world, some scattered beliefs were gathered. They were all beliefs pointing to the Golden Age in the past years, or worship of the Zodiac Heroic Spirit.

Compared with the beliefs that were somewhat longing for God, these seemed much purer. They were just the recognition of the noble character of the humans in the Golden Age by the later generations. Beliefs directed to others were almost impossible to steal, and the golden humans did not have the ability to use them, so they stayed here.

"Since they have their own mission, they should also have their own domain. Although the beliefs directed to them cannot be transformed into divine power by themselves, I allow them to use the power of the spiritual world and mix it with positive energy to build a world that belongs to them alone."

"As for its name."

After a brief pause, although he didn't know what the golden humans thought, Ryan could immediately guess what these beings who worshipped the gods would follow to build their own kingdoms by looking at his seven-layer spiritual world and the sacred mountain. So he didn't think too long before he gave the real name of this interface:

"The kingdom of the Celestial Clan, the gathering point of positive energy in the world, a world of kindness and beauty. It will carry the desire of life for nobility and the respect for virtue. In this case-"

"Then call it [Seven Hills Paradise]."

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The human world, the Parnassus Mountains.

The flood has receded, but Deucalion and Pyrrha still stay here. Because their prayers were answered by the goddess, they should naturally wait.

The feeling of hunger and thirst surged in their hearts. Although the meager divinity prevented the two from dying from lack of food, the uncomfortable feeling would not be reduced in the slightest. From the peak of the flood to the time when the flood receded, there was still no trace of the goddess, but they did not give up.

Among the gods of Olympus, the promises of the God King and the Goddess of Law will be fulfilled, but the former, although he had to do so due to the power of the "Oath Keeper", always left loopholes in his words. As for the latter, anything she promised, she would never regret it.

So on the top of Mount Parnassus, the two waited here quietly, without moving for a moment. But on this day after the flood receded, a gust of wind suddenly blew from afar.

The airflow gradually moved forward, circled around Delphi, and then turned from invisible to visible. The next moment, accompanied by the whistling west wind, the figure of Zephyrus appeared in front of Deucalion and Pyrrha. However, looking at the two kneeling on the ground, he couldn't help but be a little surprised.

"Are you praying to the gods?"

As a descendant of God, praying to other gods like mortals really surprised him. However, sensing the imperceptible divine power in the bodies of the two opposite, the God of the West Wind expressed understanding.

Such a weak divinity is not much different from having no divinity. Without considering the long life, they may really be no different from mortals.

In front of him, Deucalion and Pyrrha were first startled by the sudden appearance of the gods, and then Pyrrha showed surprise. Finally, a god came, but she was a little confused, after all, it was not the goddess of law.

She was about to ask, but Deucalion took the lead and said:

"Yes, Your Highness, we are praying here and asking for help from the gods on Mount Olympus."

Under the sleeves, he pulled Pyrrha beside him. The girl didn't know what her cousin meant, but she remained silent. Although she didn't understand why she prayed to Her Highness Themis, but welcomed another god.

"Very good, it seems that you are different from your parents who dared to disobey the God King."

Zephyros nodded. Since they had prayed first, it would be much easier. Looking at the two people in front of him, the God of West Wind spoke kindly:

"You are very lucky, the children of Prometheus and Epimetheus. His Majesty the Supreme God King heard your prayers and intends to grant you extra grace."

"With the demise of the bronze humans, the sins they once committed were also mercifully forgiven by the God King, who allowed humans to appear on the earth again. And you are their source."

"Praise the Supreme King."

Deucalion lowered his head and didn't look into the other person's eyes. He knew exactly why his father was imprisoned in the East China Sea, and he knew whether the God King was merciful or not. And "hearing them praying" was even more absurd. He knew better than anyone that he had never prayed to the God King for even a moment.

But the other party still came. At this moment, Deucalion inherited the wisdom from his father and let him see the whole story, or the God King had no intention of hiding it from the gods. He just wanted to destroy all the old memories, destroy this canvas that had been stained with other people's colors, and then create a new one that he could use.

"It seems that you have no objection to this, which is great."

Seeing the two people's respectful attitude, Zephyrus' smile became more sincere. He waved his hand, and something that the God King gave him fell on the ancient mountain, giving its soil and rocks a special vitality. At the same time, the sacred stone placed by Zeus in the Temple of Delphi glowed slightly, as if reproducing the scene of human creation in the past.

There are only three beings in this world who can create humans in this way, those who give humans souls, those who give humans bodies, and those who give humans the right to exist. The first two do not change with the passage of time, but the latter is only related to the position of the God King.

Now Zeus is the God King, so since he does not intend to make further changes to the human body and soul, he can use this simple method to make humans born here. However, this birth is not God-made, but a reproduction of some objective rules with authority.

"In this case, I will convey the will of the God King here-"

With a smile on his face, the God of the West Wind spoke slowly.

In front of him, Deucalion and Pyrrha seemed to be waiting for the order from the God King respectfully, but just as he was about to speak, another calm voice suddenly sounded here.

"I came in response to your prayers, now, listen to my oracle."

His face suddenly changed, and Zephyrus first subconsciously searched for the source of the voice, and then understood something. He looked at the two people in front of him with cold eyes. The wind god had realized that the two children of the sin god had deceived him before, but at this moment, Deucalion turned a blind eye to it.

He just took Pyrrha's hand and worshiped respectfully.

"The most just on Mount Olympus, the maintainer of the order of the gods, the covenant of the world, the descendants of Iapetus are here to listen to your teachings."

"Leave Parnassus and return to the human world." The goddess' voice replied: "Put on the veil, untie the belt, throw your mother's bones behind you, and your wish will be fulfilled."

"Mother? She-"

Pyrrha was a little confused. She thought the goddess was telling her that her mother, who was not a god, had died in the flood. She instinctively wanted to refuse because she didn't want to offend Pandora's soul after death. However, Deucalion stopped her again. He just bowed in front of him and thanked the goddess for her guidance.

"Thank you for your kindness."

Standing up, Deucalion looked at the God of the West Wind not far away. He was standing in front of the two people, but Zephyrus did not dare to accept their worship of the Goddess of Law, so he just moved away from them.

But when they stood up and looked at the two people in front of them, the God of the West Wind said coldly:

"So you deceived me before, just like the bronze man, and deceived the messenger of the God King again?"

Zephyrus swore that if the other party admitted this, he would definitely give Deucalion a more terrible punishment than his father. At this moment, he seemed to have forgotten that he had no intention of letting them survive after creating humans.

However, Deucalion just shook his head and responded to the questioning of the God of the West Wind calmly.

"I am just telling the truth, Your Highness Zephyrus, isn't the great Lord of Law a god on Mount Olympus?"

The God of the Wind did not speak, he just turned into a ball of air and disappeared in front of the two. Seeing this scene, Deucalion finally breathed a sigh of relief, then picked up a stone from the ground and looked at Pyrrha beside him.

"Mother Earth is the origin of everything and the mother of the gods. The soil and stone are her bones. Now, we are not doing this as Deucalion and Pyrrha. We are just part of the world and the descendants of Mother Earth in the human world."

Humans no longer need creators, so they have to cover their faces and give up their identities. They will create living beings as living beings, rather than doing this in the name of a specific person.

Somewhat confused, but Pyrrha still nodded obediently. So, they undressed, covered their faces, and walked forward separately, picking up stones on the ground and throwing them behind them.

When the stones left their hands, changes began to occur. When they fell to the ground, dead things became life. This generation of life was not created by God, they were created by "themselves".

Invisibly, a special force reverberated from this point. The temple not far away became more ancient and mysterious, and the Bronze Age became a part of history. In the golden apple garden of the Earth Mother, a special fruit suddenly matured under the surprised eyes of the nymph.

Even in the depths of the spirit world, the Well of Samsara expanded slightly.

On the Aurora Plain, Huma calmly welcomed the end of his life. When his soul left his body, because of Ryan's blessing before leaving, his eyes seemed to cross the mountains and the sea and saw this scene on the Parnassus Mountains. But perhaps because he was at the end of "life" and the beginning of "death", the scene in his eyes seemed a little blurry.

He did not see birth, but destruction.

"When the sky and the earth separate you, you will be like us."

"But humans will only be better."

The era will end, but humans will not, just like those who survived but could no longer call themselves bronze. So watching all this, the last bronze human closed his eyes. He had no worries, but just calmly welcomed his destined ending.