The Departed Gods

Wang Haonan joined Rat's team, but Rat still felt that this was not enough and that more allies were needed.

So we still need to go to the Great Forest of Middle-earth.

On that land inhabited by natural people, dwell the kindest race and Ancient God in the world. The harmonious coexistence of nature and life can only be seen here.

The legendary God of Nature, the Wind Whisperer, Hido.

Often described as an Ancient God in the shape of a deer, it dwells all day beneath the largest ancient tree in the forests of Middle-earth, often whispering like the wind, and its voice travels on the wind to the ears of every human being.

This is the friendliest of the Ancient God.

The people of this world may have gradually forgotten how many Ancient God originally existed in this world. Some of them can't even remember the names of the Ancient God, but they will never forget Xiduo.

Because this Ancient God has always been protecting the peace of this region.

So why is there only God of Death, God of Nature, and God of Wisdom in this world?

The answer is clear: it's not that there are no other gods, but that the Ancient God are no longer here.

Once upon a time, humanity also had a god.

Tir, God of War— what an unfamiliar name.

On the way to Middle-earth, Rat couldn't help but tell Wang Haonan their story again, "I remember once, we actually found the dwelling place of an Ancient God."

"A true temple."

"This Ancient God is not recorded in history, and we have never heard of this name. Legend has it that he is one of the two descendants of the dragon god, and he is Bahamut, the god of justice."

"And he also has a twin brother, Tiamat, the god of hellfire."

"We found a book in that temple called 'The Book of Departed Gods,' which was full of names."

"Those are the names of God!"

"There are 107 names of gods in the book, but I only recognize six of them."

"The stories on it are so detailed, from the Ancient God's abilities to their territories, and even a brief summary of their lives. I simply cannot imagine that they were made up out of thin air."

"I was shocked by the story above. At that moment, I felt as if my soul was connected with the person who created this book!"

"At the same time, I couldn't help but reflect on something: since so many gods once existed, where have they gone now?"

"Did they ascend to the heavens?"

"Yes, I've heard legends about ascending to the heavens since I was a child, but it's strange, isn't it? No one has ever returned from the heavens."

"Perhaps the celestial realm really is a perfect paradise, so that once you enter, you never want to leave?"

"I don't believe such a place exists in the world. If it does, it's either Dreamscape or hell," Rat said.

"I remember a scholar once said that if he ascended to the heavens, he would definitely come back and tell the people of this world what the heavens are like."

"That person ascended to heaven, but never returned."

"With so many gods ascending to heaven, I don't believe that not a single one of them has any intention of returning."

Zane shook his head. "Ascension is just a legend. Don't take it too seriously."

Rat gritted his teeth. "Everything that exists must have a reason. I don't believe this is just a legend. There must be some details that we haven't discovered yet."

"This might be very important!"

"No, that's not important. Saving Jena is the most important thing."

"Yes, of course I know that saving Jena is important, but I don't want us to only talk about this issue along the way, because this is not a problem that we can solve by talking!"

Zain rubbed his temples. "I just think you should focus on more important things, not these trivial myths."

Wang Haonan coughed suddenly upon hearing this, "I think what Latt said makes sense; it really does seem a bit unreasonable."

"Right?!"

"Yes, I also think there's something wrong with this. So many gods ascended to heaven, including human gods. They also had families or clansmen."

"If the Celestial Realm is truly a better home or a better life, then even if they can't bring their people or families there, they would at least come back to inform them."

"Unless, they're not coming back."

Is he never coming back?

"For example, what if they all died in the heavens?"

Rat suddenly fell into deep thought.

Zain frowned upon seeing this. "Where did you hear these things?"

Wang Haonan scratched his head. "I was just thinking wildly. My knowledge is limited, so please don't mind."

Have a bee in one's bonnet?

Could the random thoughts in his mind happen to coincide perfectly with the ravings of the Hidden King?

"You..."

Before Zane could speak, Rat suddenly clapped his hands. "Maybe it really is true. Ascension to the Celestial Realm might just be a hoax."

"Otherwise, why would that book be called the Book of Departed Gods?"

"How did the author know that these gods had all passed away? Their final descriptions all mention ascension, so does ascension equal passing away?"

Seeing that Rat was gradually being led astray by Wang Haonan, Zane was speechless.

Isn't this guy usually quite cautious? He can always find loopholes in the other person's words in the smallest details, and then dig out the truth bit by bit.

Why does Rat believe everything Wang Haonan says now?

Brother, don't you have any doubts at all?

Seeing Zane's resentful expression, Rat knew what he wanted to say, but there was something he had never told Zane.

Why didn't he object to Wang Haonan's remarks? Because even his intuition and the instincts hidden in his blood were reminding him!

What Wang Haonan said might actually be true!

As he collected more and more of the bodies of the Hidden King, he felt an inexplicable sense of urgency.

The Hidden King's body seemed to be guiding him in a subtle way.

Rat had experienced this before, and in addition, Hidden King's body has another rather practical ability.

It can sense malice; if the other party harbors malice, its skin will sting.

When facing Wang Haonan, his skin did not feel any stinging sensation.

This proves that Wang Haonan genuinely wanted to help them.

The three arrived at a town with a pleasant atmosphere, bustling with traffic and people.

Suddenly, a person dressed in a long robe and wearing a mask walked past the three of them, bringing with him a fragrant breeze.

Rat turned his head at the scent, "Hmm... this is the fragrance of Night Orchid, a spice that only the nobles of the Woma Empire can use."

"Ah?"

"There is no doubt that my knowledge is as great as my appearance."

"Night Orchid wither when exposed to light and can only be processed at night. They are extremely rare and are not available on the market."

"No one except the nobles of the Western countries would use this spice, which is generally loved by women."

"I bet that was a beautiful woman."

"I approve of the woman, but how did you tell she was beautiful?"

"Intuition."

Wang Haonan turned to look at the woman; he had noticed her even earlier than Rat.

Because that woman is very strong.

It is at least at the fourth level.