A conversation in the Temple and a sand table for contemplation

Ascending to godhood as Mortals is an extremely "unacceptable" thing, especially inheriting Divine Authority directly without the groundwork laid by the Emissary.

When Big Cat obtained part of the [Prosperity] agency rights, he said that his perspective when scoring the Trials had already transcended the understanding of a Mortals, as if he had gained the power to cross dimensions.

This was especially true for Zhen Xin, who reached the top without any prior preparation, and even more so for her.

After all, she inherited everything from [Chaos], and [Chaos] means absolute disorder. To be honest, Cheng Shi was extremely impressed that Zhen Xin could return here from before the gods without changing her expression.

He couldn't help but wonder:

"What exactly is the core of this [Chaos], and why aren't you acting as if you're in chaos?"

Zhen Xin immediately noticed Cheng Shi's confusion. To better explain, she stretched out her hands and, like a true Magician, materialized two Chaos Yellow Mist in her palms. One was a chaotic and disorderly churning mist, while the other, though Cheng Shi could recognize.

Zhen Xin demonstrated this form and asked with a smile:

Which of these two do you think is more chaotic?

"?"

When the answer is obvious, this question is clearly designed to lead Cheng Shi to choose the wrong option, but considering the Magician's [Deception] nature, it is really hard for an ordinary person to judge in a short time.

But Cheng Shi was Cheng Shi after all; he was too clever. In an instant, he recalled all his feelings about [Chaos] and said in a deep voice:

"Yes!"

Zhen Xin nodded in appreciation without any surprise:

"At this moment, I finally understand a little why the gods look down upon you."

Yes, they are.

What the world perceives as chaos is merely something they cannot comprehend, but in reality, for the world itself, all evolution that deviates from its essence is chaos.

Since the essence is nowhere to be found and has never been defined, it can be said that chaos is everything, and everything is chaos.

[Chaos] Divine Authority encompasses many things, but due to Faith...

To be honest, this is the first time I have truly felt the existence of Faith. It is not a Nothingness and ethereal understanding, nor a meaningless summary, but a feeling that exists tangibly in the will, like a blood connection.

I could feel the Believer's fear and devotion to this Divine Throne, as well as their fanaticism and covetousness for Divine Authority. They believed that [Chaos] could bring them everything they wanted, and this power of Faith, transmitted to the Divine Throne, became the 'weapon' in my hands.

I could even sense someone's 'disloyalty' towards me.

Therefore, the gods are not fools. Some people claim to be devout, constantly asking for this and that and getting their wishes, probably not because their words are effective, but because they believe that doing so will fulfill their will.

"..."

Cheng Shi blinked frantically, "I don't understand" what Zhen Xin was saying.

Zhen Xin glanced at him lightly, shook her head and chuckled:

"The power of Faith is mysterious, but also terrifying. Although [Chaos] encompasses everything, the strongest of these Divine Authority is the part of chaos that people understand."

"Fate Weaver, your answer is correct. Both forms I have are indeed chaotic, but..."

Zhen Xin raised her left hand, revealing the chaotic yellow mist. "This is the strongest power of [Chaos], the embodiment of Faith, and the resonance of will."

Cheng Shi nodded as if he had gained some understanding, and his knowledge of Faith deepened.

He observed the yellow mist in the Magician's palm, continuing to sense the "chaos," but failed to notice the Magician's slightly lowered eyes and the strange light that flashed in them.

Zhen Xin lied.

Her sharing of Faith and Divine Authority was exceptionally sincere, yet she deliberately omitted the reasons why she was able to adapt so quickly to [Chaos] Divine Authority!

The reason is actually quite simple. Having lived with her sister for so long, her first impression of [Chaos] wasn't extreme disorder, but rather a subtle resonance.

It was as if all the chaos was preordained; the moment Zhen Yi was born, the chaos had already begun.

Even when deciding whether to accept the [Chaos] Divine Throne, she consulted Zhen Yi's opinion... No matter how unlucky it might seem to others, Zhen Yi was, after all, her sister.

However, Zhen Yi did not answer Zhen Xin's question at that time. She just kept laughing and laughing until Zhen Xin could no longer escape and could only embrace Divine Authority.

The two fell into silence, each lost in their own thoughts. After a long while, Cheng Shi snapped out of his contemplation of Faith, suddenly looked up at the Katarro, and solemnly said:

Where... he/she went?

Katarro's heart tightened. If Cheng Shi Lord Cheng Shi didn't know, then what exactly was his Lord of Grace planning?

He shook his head vigorously, then said with a hint of fear, "My lord, our Lord of Grace..."

Cheng Shi was not surprised that Katarro was unaware of the situation. Since God of Merriment was hiding from everyone, it was impossible for him to send Katarro to deliver a message for him. However, he always felt that God of Merriment must have some deeper meaning in daring to use the [Chaos] Divine Throne and Divine Authority to cooperate with him.

But is the deeper meaning in Zhen Xin herself, or in this Temple?

Cheng Shi looked around and asked Katarro again:

When was the last time He came?

Katarro's expression turned serious, and he immediately recalled, "Reporting to you, sir, it was when you left the Cosmos for the True Universe."

Really!

It all started when I left this starry Starry Sky.

Cheng Shi frowned and asked, "What did He say at the time? What guidance did He leave behind, or what arrangements did He make?"

Katarro shook his head again:

"The Lord of Grace made no arrangements, nor did He have me serve by His side. He stayed alone in the temple for a long time before leaving."

After my Lord of Grace left, I entered the temple and found that the Chaos Yellow Mist in the Temple was still gathered in the air and had not yet dissipated, seemingly taking the form of a sand table.

I dare not look directly into my Lord of Grace's thoughts; I can only dispel them on his behalf..."

"?"

Can you dispel it?

Ha, do you think I believe that?

Cheng Shi understands these "Nothingness" all too well. Not to mention that he has been serving by God of Merriment's side and has been influenced by what he sees and hears, just the fact that Katarro has been playing himself for so long means that he would never just honestly ignore it.

Cheng Shi chuckled, patted the other man's shoulder, and said with a half-smile:

"He's not even here, stop pretending to be pious, just tell the truth."

"..."

The one Katarro is Cheng Shi.

Of course, this can also be said the other way around. Katarro did not dare to directly confront the lingering thoughts of [Deception], but!

The quick -Katarro realized that if Cheng Shi asked him about his Lord of Grace again and he hadn't gained any new insights, wouldn't he lose face in Lord Cheng Shi's eyes?

So, after avoiding direct eye contact, he glanced at the shape of the Chaos Yellow Mist out of the corner of his eye.

In this way, even if the Lord of Grace catches him in the act, he can explain it as an effort to bring Lord Cheng Shi closer to the Lord of Grace. After all, such a sophistry shouldn't result in severe punishment from the Lord of Grace, right?

Between the secret and Master Cheng Shi, which one does the Lord of Grace value more? Katarro knows the answer in his heart.

"Reporting to you, Katarro only caught a glimpse of it..."

I'm not sure which era or period it was, but I'm certain it was the Isle of Hope!

The Chaos Yellow Mist manifests as the complete topography of the Isle of Hope.

The reason I was so certain was because I saw Abyssal Volcano connecting the Surface and the earth's interior on the sand table.

It is highly likely that the Lord of Grace meditated in the Temple in front of the sand table for some time. The content of the Katarro is unknown to me, but together with what I have seen today, I think... this is probably the 'guidance' that the Lord of Grace left for you.

Otherwise, He wouldn't have had to let me see these things.

After speaking, Katarro bowed his head and stood there with utmost devotion.

Cheng Shi's pupils contracted slightly as he fell into deep thought.

Isle of Hope?

What was He doing while contemplating the Isle of Hope?