Many gods gradually disappeared from the trading grounds.
Suye landed on a new terraced platform and found that the place had changed dramatically. It was no longer flat, but had become a conference hall shaped like a circular arena.
From bottom to top, rings of black platforms widened and rose higher, each covered with red carpet.
The many gods sat in different positions according to their ranks. The farther down and inward they were, the higher their ranks.
The innermost first ring was a table, with many chairs arranged around it.
Suye was just about to look for a seat for a Lower God when the Forging Master smiled and said, "As my honored guest, you may sit slightly behind me."
"Thank you, Forging Master." Suye answered calmly.
"You've got quite the nerve, little fellow." The Forging Master looked at Suye in surprise, clearly not expecting him to accept without hesitation.
"Since you invited me, that means the seat is indeed suitable for me. I'm confident in myself, and I trust you as well." Suye smiled.
"Haha, well said..." The Forging Master pointed at Suye, then turned toward the many subordinate gods. "Take notes."
The subordinate gods nodded one after another. Even the High Gods were constantly learning along the way.
Mastering power did not mean mastering knowledge.
Mastering knowledge did not mean mastering wisdom.
"Those old fossils put on airs all day and arrive late. We'll ignore them..." The Forging Master glanced at Thetis behind Suye.
Whoosh...
The Forging Master and Suye appeared before their respective seats, with Thetis standing beside Suye.
The Forging Master's black-and-gold throne was connected to the table formed by the first ring. Slightly behind and to the left of the throne, at a distance of half a throne, stood a large red velvet chair