Makosius Burns His God Heart to Turn the Land Fertile and Save Liyue; Morax: We Share the Burden of the Pact to Protect!

Bei Bei nodded. "That's right, true independence begins with the independence of survival. It seems this Rock God has encountered the first major challenge on his path to establishing a nation."

As they predicted, a food crisis soon broke out in Liyue, within the Light Screen.

With the rapid increase in population, limited food reserves quickly dwindled. Panic ensued, and business activities were severely impacted.

Just then, Morax stepped forward again.

But he did not conjure up grain covering the mountains and fields with his Divine Power as people imagined.

He summoned all the immortals and the wisest Sage among humans to a meeting in the heart of Liyue Harbor.

Gods, immortals, and mortals, all sitting together to discuss the same goal.

This scene left all the God Royal Capital of the Douluo God Realm in disbelief.

"He actually... is seeking the opinions of mortals?" The God of Goodness Lieyan, was filled with surprise. She and Ji Dong had given everything for humanity, but even so, they had never imagined that on such a crucial issue that would determine the fate of their entire race, mortals would be placed on an equal footing with gods.

The God of Evil Jidong also frowned. He watched those mortal sages in the Light Screen, speaking eloquently before the gods, without any fear or flattery, only focused on solving problems.

"He's not giving alms, he's cooperating," the Mad God Lei Xiang said in a deep voice. "He sees mortals as equals, partners with whom he can fulfill a 'contract'."

Chang Gongwei watched this scene, he recalled his time as the God King of Light, ruling the Divine Realm. The majesty of the Divine Realm was unquestionable. They would listen to the prayers of mortals, but they would never sit down and discuss things with them as equals, like this.

"The hearts of the people..." Chang Gongwei murmured, "So this is how the hearts of the people are united."

On the Light Screen, the meeting concluded that arable land must be developed.

Thus began a grand project to transform the world.

The immortals each displayed their supernatural powers. The Xue Yue Zhu Yang Zhen Jun moved mountains and filled valleys, the Li Shui Die Shan Zhen Jun dredged waterways, Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhen Jun summoned wind and clouds in an attempt to create a suitable environment for cultivation.

Human craftsmen, meanwhile, toiled diligently on the land cleared by the immortals, trying to sow every seed they could find.

Morax wasn't idle either. He walked across the barren land, using his unparalleled Elemental God to gradually alter the course of the Earth Vein, guiding the thin moisture buried deep underground to the surface.

However, the result was not as expected.

This land seemed to be under the most vicious Curse. The nature of the rocks was too stubborn; even when crushed into powder, it was difficult to create soil that could nourish life. The water that was brought in quickly seeped away. The seeds that were sown could not take root and sprout.

All the efforts yielded little result.

A sense of despair began to spread in Liyue.

Viewers of the Douluo Continent were also gripped by anxiety.

"No, this land is completely lifeless!" Niu Tian said in a deep voice. As Titan Giant Ape, he was most sensitive to the vitality of the land.

Dai Hao's expression was extremely grave. As the emperor of the Star Luo Empire, he knew all too well the importance of food to a nation. If even Morax and the All Immortals were helpless, wouldn't Liyue be in a hopeless situation?

The Divine Realm.

Rong Nianbing, the God of Emotion and also a former Cooking God, had the most unpleasant expression.

"Without ingredients, even the most skilled chef cannot cook a meal," he said softly. "This land lacks the most primal 'vitality.' This is not something that can be solved by mere force."

Just when everyone was at a loss, a Demon God who had been silent all along stepped out from the Light Screen.

He didn't look like other immortals, but rather like a friendly uncle next door, dressed in simple clothes with a gentle smile on his face. He was surrounded by a warm, hearth-like aura.

"I am Makosius, the Demon God of Hearthfire."

He bowed deeply to Morax, and to all the people of Liyue.

"Where the earth is cold, nothing grows. Fire is not only for destruction and forging, but can also bring warmth and life."

His voice was gentle, yet carried an undeniable determination.

"Morax, my friend. You have fulfilled the covenant of protection to the utmost. Now, let me create life for this land."

After saying this, he walked to the center of the earth.

No one knew what he was going to do; they just watched him quietly.

Makosius closed his eyes, and a look of utter satisfaction spread across his gentle face, as if he were about to savor the most delicious food in the world.

The next moment, endless flames erupted from his body!

But that flame was not a crimson flame of destruction; it was a golden, warm flame, full of life!

"Let the Gnosis be the furnace, and the body of my God be the fuel!"

"Burn yourself to ashes, and become fertile soil!"

His body slowly melted away in the golden flames, transforming into the purest energy that merged into the cold, rocky earth beneath his feet.

Boom--!!!

The whole world seemed to tremble at that moment.

Golden light, like ripples, spread outwards in all directions from Makosius as the center.

Where the light touched, the hard rocks transformed into soft, fertile black soil. The parched land became moist and vibrant. A rich aroma, a blend of earthy fragrance and the scent of food, filled the air.

When the light faded, Makosius's figure had completely disappeared.

The place where he once stood, and the barren land within a thousand miles around, have all been transformed into a boundless fertile plain!

A tender green seedling sprouted from the black soil, facing the sunlight, and unfurled its first leaf.

At this moment, the entire Douluo World fell into a deathly silence.

Everyone was completely stunned by this scene.

God... sacrificed himself?

They did not perish in battle against powerful enemies, nor did they die fighting to uphold a certain belief.

Rather, it was so that mortals would have food to eat, and so that a arable land could be created, that he willingly burned away his Gnosis and divine body?

"This... this is impossible..."

Tang San's lips trembled slightly. As God King, he had once risked his life to protect the Douluo Continent. But he couldn't imagine that Gods would end his Eternity life in such a way.

This is a creative sacrifice!

The Dragon God's golden pupils were filled with incomprehensible shock and... a trace of confusion that even he himself was unaware of.