Chapter Summaries

Tongtian empowered Hera and left her to reconnect with the Greek World's origin, while Athena oversaw the ruined world's reconstruction. Ares confronted Athena and revealed that he had come to study Tongtian and challenge him.

• Tongtian infused Hera's divine soul with knowledge and power, then vanished after she began reconnecting with the Heaven and Earth Origin.
• Hera absorbed fragments of the world's laws, memories, and divine authorities as her power rapidly grew.
• Athena returned to her temple and found Ares demanding an explanation and declaring his intention to challenge Tongtian.
• Athena continued directing reconstruction and caring for the living, while remaining wary of Ares's motives.
• Ares used his observations of Tongtian's battles with Poseidon, Apollo, and Artemis to prepare for a direct fight.
• The Greek gods focused their discussions on Tongtian as their world struggled to rebuild.

The Greek gods discussed how Tongtian’s arrival had changed their world while they awaited Ares’s duel with him. Athena explained that Ares’s defeat could leave the collapsing pantheon without hope, and Ares remained trapped in her palace as she warned him against confronting Tongtian.

• The gods noticed that Tongtian’s arrival had made the spiritual energy clearer and easier to absorb, even as they hoped Ares would defeat him.
• The narration revealed that Zeus’s ambition had caused the world’s collapse, though the gods blamed Tongtian because he was an outsider.
• Ares entered Athena’s territory after following a trap laid by Hermes while seeking information about Tongtian, and he found himself unable to escape her influence.
• Ares demanded to know what Athena wanted, insisting that his only goal was to obtain information and fight Tongtian.
• Athena warned Ares that Tongtian had already defeated Poseidon, Apollo, and Artemis, and that Ares’s defeat could make the gods lose hope and leave Tongtian free to reshape their world.

Ares agreed to wait for Tongtian rather than rush into battle, while Hera’s attempts to absorb Tongtian’s teachings triggered upheaval in the Greek world. Zeus sensed that new Laws were reshaping the world’s order and weakening his control over the gods, and he prepared to confront the threat.

• Athena warned Ares about the cost of a desperate battle, and Ares decided to wait for Tongtian to challenge him.
• Hera struggled to absorb the Laws Tongtian had given her, and her brief insight caused violent changes across the divine realm.
• Tongtian used Hera as an experiment to see how Honghuang Law would alter the Greek world and advance his goal of creating a new world.
• Zeus awakened from Closed Door Meditation after sensing that the world’s rules were changing.
• Zeus realized that as the gods learned to wield Laws, his control through divine investiture was quietly weakening, and he rose to investigate.

Zeus emerged from Closed Door Meditation to find the Greek Mythology World transformed and its gods learning to comprehend the Heaven and Earth Laws, undermining his control over divine authority. He realized Tongtian had helped rebuild and strengthen the world, but he did not know who was spreading the cultivation methods or how to stop his rule from weakening.

• Zeus recognized that Hera and Athena had opposed him but had relied on his Divine Authority Bestowal Right to keep them in check.
• Zeus emerged from Closed Door Meditation and discovered that gods were learning to cultivate the Heaven and Earth Laws.
• Zeus found the Greek Mythology World restored, expanded, and filled with far greater spiritual energy after the calamity.
• The narration revealed that Tongtian had stabilized the collapsing world and helped it rise to a new level.
• Zeus sensed that the unfamiliar powers and methods were weakening his authority and vowed to find the person responsible.

Zeus suspected Hera and Athena of secretly spreading cultivation methods that weakened his authority, while also blaming Tongtian for the changes in the Greek Divine Realm. Tongtian watched the world continue to evolve from the Sun Star, unconcerned with how much his presence had caused.

• Zeus realized the gods were learning to cultivate and wield Law Power without relying on his divine authority.
• Zeus suspected Hera and Athena had used their power and influence to promote a new system, but he lacked evidence to confront them.
• Zeus wondered whether Tongtian had set the changes in motion and regretted not acting against him earlier.
• Tongtian watched from the Sun Star as Greek Mythology rebuilt its ruins, expanded, and developed new Heaven and Earth Rules.
• Tongtian observed that beings across the world could now begin cultivating by sensing Heaven and Earth, though he regarded them as insignificant beside him.

Tongtian watched as Hera’s secret cultivation methods transformed Greek Mythology World and weakened Zeus’s authority. With the gods split into rival factions, Hades saw the upheaval as a chance to pursue his old ambition of ruling beyond the underworld.

• Tongtian observed Hera’s aura resonate with Honghuang Law and noted that she, not he, had caused Greek Mythology World’s transformation.
• Hades mocked Zeus as the divine realm’s order faltered, even as the upheaval spread opportunities and cultivation methods among the gods.
• Hades recalled his failed bid to rule all of Greek Mythology and considered exploiting Zeus’s crisis to seize greater authority.
• The chapter revealed that Hera had secretly spread the cultivation arts, with Athena helping her extend their influence among the gods.
• Greek Mythology World remained divided among Zeus’s old guard, Hera’s faction, Athena’s alliance, and Hades, with no faction yet willing to strike first.

Hera used Tongtian’s cultivation techniques to build her influence while Zeus searched Greece for an unknown purpose. On the Sun Star, Amphitrite offered to serve Tongtian, but he remained unmoved.

• Hera learned that Zeus had left Closed Door Meditation and was traveling through Greece, then ordered her maid to monitor him without acting rashly.
• Hera continued spreading Tongtian’s Secret Techniques among her loyal followers, using the opportunity to expand her authority across the Greek Mythology World.
• Tongtian contemplated the consequences of introducing the New Dao into the Greek pantheon while Amphitrite watched him on the Sun Star.
• Amphitrite offered to brave any danger and serve Tongtian, but he showed no response to her offer.

Tongtian questioned Amphitrite about how the Greek divine order could collapse, and she concluded that only conflict within the ruling gods or open rebellion could cause true chaos. Amphitrite pledged herself to Tongtian, while Artemis remained in Athena’s temple, troubled by how little anyone knew about him.

• Tongtian asked Amphitrite where chaos would begin if the Greek World fell into disorder.
• Amphitrite said that, without Tongtian’s interference, only Zeus and Hera turning against each other or a god rebelling against Zeus could bring widespread chaos.
• Amphitrite asked whether Tongtian would protect her, offered to serve him, and pledged her eternal loyalty.
• Tongtian told Amphitrite that she already belonged to him and warned that no one could take what was his without losing a hand.
• In Athena’s temple, Artemis recalled how her attacks had failed against Tongtian and wondered where he came from and what powers he used.

Athena told Artemis that Tongtian was an outsider whose power lacked divine authority, though she could not identify his origins. Artemis agreed to join Athena’s side in exchange for her conjecture, while Ares and Hermes headed to challenge Tongtian.

• Artemis concluded that even Zeus might be the only god capable of fighting Tongtian after her divination revealed only chaos.
• Athena showed Artemis a mirror image of Ares and Hermes departing for the Sun Star to confront Tongtian.
• Athena said she believed no one could truly hurt Tongtian and hinted that she had begun to understand his origins.
• Artemis concealed the palace and agreed to join Athena’s plans in exchange for hearing her conjecture about Tongtian.
• Athena explained that Tongtian was not from their world and used no faith or divine power, but admitted she still could not deduce where he came from.

Athena warned Artemis that the Greek Divine Realm faced turmoil as cultivation methods and artifacts from Tongtian’s world spread among its inhabitants. She revealed that these teachings and magic treasures did not come from Tongtian, leaving their true source unknown.

• Athena told Artemis that powerful beings and hidden forces might exist beyond their world, and said the Greek Divine Realm was about to fall into turmoil.
• Athena showed Artemis cultivation methods and artifacts based on Tongtian’s power system, which had appeared throughout the Greek Divine Realm while Artemis slept.
• Athena explained that beings were cultivating powers outside Zeus’s divine authority system and using magic treasures capable of defeating stronger enemies.
• Athena told Artemis that the cultivation methods and magic treasures did not come from Tongtian.

Athena told Artemis that Hera had spread Tongtian’s cultivation methods and treasures, which could undermine divine authority and unravel the Greek Mythology World. Artemis set out to confront Hera, while Athena wondered what Tongtian’s true plan was.

• Athena told Artemis that Hera had released all the cultivation methods, scriptures, and magical treasures attributed to Tongtian.
• Athena explained that Tongtian’s teachings could let anyone gain power rivaling the gods and erode faith in Zeus and the divine order.
• Athena suspected Tongtian had used his victories over the Main Gods to spread his teachings and destroy the foundations of Greek Mythology.
• Athena and Artemis wondered how Hera had obtained Tongtian’s cultivation methods, since she had never met him.
• Artemis declared that the spread of cultivation had to be stopped and left to demand an explanation from Hera.
• Athena remained behind, questioning Tongtian’s true purpose and the moves in his Chess Game.

Artemis discovered that Tongtian’s cultivation system had transformed the Greek world and rushed to confront the upheaval. Meanwhile, Zeus investigated a village of cultivators and realized mortals could cultivate toward godhood without divine blessings.

• Artemis emerged from Athena’s Divine Temple and saw that foreign-style buildings and cultivation had spread throughout the Greek world.
• Artemis condemned mortals for flying and wielding powers she considered divine, then ran toward the Divine Temple of Olympus to demand answers from Hera and Zeus.
• Zeus watched Artemis leave before appearing in a remote village where its residents cultivated spiritual energy.
• Zeus disguised himself as a traveler, learned that spiritual energy connected cultivators to the World Origin and that the Dao heart enabled them to bear laws and power.
• Zeus realized Tongtian had reached his strength through gradual cultivation and wondered whether mortals could rise to rival the gods.

Zeus investigated the spread of Tongtian’s cultivation methods and suspected Hera of secretly driving the movement. He confronted Hera’s confidants, who refused to answer, and revealed himself as Zeus as he prepared to force the truth from them.

• Zeus disguised himself as an ordinary old man and observed mortals practicing Tongtian’s cultivation methods.
• Zeus realized that cultivation could undermine divine authority and suspected Tongtian intended to overturn the Greek pantheon.
• Zeus questioned several of Hera’s followers about her activities and whether she had met Tongtian.
• Hera’s confidants refused to answer Zeus’s questions about her and the cultivation methods.
• Zeus summoned silver-blue lightning, and the followers recognized him despite believing he was in Closed Door Meditation.

Zeus discovered that Hera had secretly spread unfamiliar cultivation methods, though the memories he extracted gave no clue to her motives. Meanwhile, Ares headed for the Sun Star to challenge Tongtian, and Hermes reluctantly stayed nearby despite fearing the danger.

• Zeus extracted memories from several figures and learned Hera had never left Olympus, but he found no explanation for her cultivation methods.
• Zeus worried that Hera's actions could undermine the Greek pantheon's power and destroyed the bodies before leaving.
• Ares and Hermes traveled toward the Sun Star, where Ares intended to challenge Tongtian despite Hermes's warnings.
• Ares refused to change his mind, and Hermes appeared to leave before secretly returning because he would not abandon Ares.
• Hermes decided he could not charge into battle alongside Ares and began considering how to avoid dying with him.

Ares returned to the Greek Divine Realm and publicly challenged Tongtian, stirring the gods' hopes after Tongtian had defeated Poseidon and suppressed Apollo. The gods taunted Tongtian for staying silent, but the chapter ended before he answered Ares's challenge.

• Ares abandoned his flight for reinforcements and turned back toward the heavens.
• Ares declared himself the God of War and challenged Tongtian to fight.
• The Greek gods recalled Ares's bloody mortal-world battles and celebrated his return.
• The gods mocked Tongtian and demanded that he face Ares, while Tongtian remained silent.

The Greek gods urged Ares to challenge Tongtian, and Amphitrite announced that Tongtian accepted after letting Ares eat and recover. As Ares prepared for the fight on the Sun Star, Tongtian recognized his immense killing intent and potential.

• The Greek gods’ fear, jealousy, and humiliation turned into a frenzy as they urged Ares to attack Tongtian.
• Ares ignored the crowd’s hopes for Zeus and challenged Tongtian to fight him.
• Amphitrite spoke from the Sun Star, saying Tongtian accepted the challenge and told Ares to eat and rest first.
• The gods realized Amphitrite was with Tongtian, while Athena and Hera watched the unfolding confrontation from afar.
• Ares prepared food on a mountain peak as Tongtian observed him and remarked that his concentrated baleful aura gave him limitless potential with the right cultivation method.

Tongtian prompted Sea Queen Amphitrite to announce her understanding of his power before the Greek gods, and she instead publicly swore lifelong loyalty to him. The gods watched the declaration from across the Divine Realm, which was left in uproar over Amphitrite’s submission.

• Amphitrite nervously addressed Tongtian about Ares’s reputation, while Tongtian teased her for her stage fright.
• Amphitrite admitted that Tongtian’s presence overwhelmed her and that she revered and submitted to him.
• Tongtian asked Amphitrite to share her insight with the gods, intending to let her establish his authority in public.
• Amphitrite knelt and vowed before her divine soul to serve Tongtian faithfully for life.
• The gods across the Greek Divine Realm heard Amphitrite’s declaration and erupted in alarm as attention turned to the Sun Star.

Amphitrite publicly swore loyalty to Tongtian, and the Greek gods feared he was using her submission to intimidate the pantheon. As they called for Zeus to defend them, a god rose above the Sun Star and challenged Tongtian.

• Amphitrite announced that she would willingly serve Tongtian for eternity, shocking and enraging the Greek gods.
• The gods concluded that Tongtian had staged the pledge to intimidate them and make Amphitrite an example of submission.
• The Greek gods, terrified by Tongtian’s power and the finality of death in their world, called for Zeus to appear and defeat him.
• As the gods awaited a hero, an unnamed god rose above the Sun Star amid flames and lightning and challenged Tongtian’s ambition to rule the Greek gods.

Ares returned to the Greek Divine Realm and challenged Tongtian, giving the demoralized gods hope that someone would finally stand against him. Tongtian said he had come neither to seize power nor to become king, leaving the gods poised to hear his purpose as the confrontation began.

• Ares descended onto the battlefield, and the Greek gods cheered him as their long-awaited hero against Tongtian.
• Ares confronted Tongtian on the Sun Star and accused him of interfering in the Greek Divine Realm as an outsider.
• Tongtian calmly told the gods that he had not come to seize power or become king.
• The gods fixed their attention on Tongtian, awaiting his explanation as Ares faced him.

Tongtian told the Greek gods that their authority was controlled by the world’s origin, provoking their anger and ridicule. As the gods urged Ares to defeat him and promised him the God King’s throne, Ares realized their fear of Tongtian was driving the frenzy.

• Tongtian said he had come to witness how the world’s origin controlled the gods, and the Greek gods angrily rejected his claim.
• Tongtian called the gods ignorant and weak, prompting them to mock him while privately fearing his power.
• The Greek gods cheered when God of War Ares stepped forward and urged him to kill Tongtian.
• The gods promised Ares their loyalty and the position of the next God King if he won, leaving him bewildered by their sudden political ambitions.
• Ares sensed that fear of Tongtian lay beneath the Greek gods’ loud confidence.