Arc 8The Abyss Invasion Pact

Jiang Yuu strengthened his alliances, established the Holy Church of Radiance, and united Feland’s gods against a prophesied Abyss invasion. He rescued Annatania from Andaras and took her toward the Underworld Moon to collect her debt, while promising to help her ascend.

  • Feleims gave Jiang Yuu part of his purification and fire authority, and Jiang Yuu raised him to godhood.
  • Jiang Yuu entered the Fire Element Realm, defeated Manlades, and imprisoned him in a volcano on Fourth Paradise Mountain.
  • Moneliel ascended as the Goddess of Magic, while Uriel became a Legendary Bard and later an Angel.
  • Livier and Sariel ascended as the Goddesses of Misfortune and Fortune, and Annatania established herself as a merchant in Yuliel City.
  • Jiang Yuu negotiated Annatania’s service and relocation of her Divine Kingdom, then approved the Holy Church of Radiance and appointed Ponte to pursue the Legendary Prophet path.
  • Jiang Yuu convened Feland’s gods, accepted their cooperation against the Abyss, and backed Annatania’s plan to expand access to professions and cultivate more Transcendents.
  • Andaras tried to seize Annatania, but Jiang Yuu broke his chain, restrained his avatar, and demanded an apology before Andaras dissipated it.
  • Annatania told Jiang Yuu she had chosen their agreement over Andaras’s offer, and Jiang Yuu took her toward the Underworld Moon to collect her debt.
Chapters 176–200 Vol. 2 Read

Ch. 176Today, I Grant You Ascension to Godhood!

Jiang Yuu agreed to grant Felaims ascension to godhood after securing the Fire God's purification divine office and a portion of his fire authority. Felaims began raising his Divine Kingdom while the Flame Giants celebrated.

  • Jiang Yuu told Felaims that Garia had given him all her creation authority and that the other gods would not protect Felaims.
  • Felaims offered Jiang Yuu his purification divine office and authority, and pledged to support him as King of the Gods.
  • Jiang Yuu demanded a portion of Felaims's fire authority, including the fire of purification.
  • Felaims split off his purification authority and a portion of flame from his Divine Spark and gave them to Jiang Yuu.
  • Jiang Yuu granted Felaims ascension to godhood, and Felaims began raising his Divine Kingdom as the Flame Giants cheered.

Ch. 177Fire Element Sovereign

The Earth Goddess and Fire God Felaims raised their Divine Kingdoms and reached peak intermediate divine power, but the Fire Element Sovereign Manlades attacked the Balod Continent with a devastating rain of fire. The eight-winged figure intervened and entered the Fire Element Realm to confront Manlades.

  • Garia connected with the Earth Elemental Realm, and its power strengthened the world as she raised her Divine Kingdom to peak intermediate divine power.
  • Feleims connected with the Fire Element Realm and reached peak intermediate divine power as fire elemental creatures arrived and fire magic intensified.
  • Manlades appeared in the Fire Element Realm and unleashed a vast rain of fire over the Ferris Plain, burning fields and tormenting the Flame Giants and other inhabitants.
  • Feleims sheltered the Flame Giants but could not challenge Manlades, while the firestorm spread across the Balod Continent.
  • The eight-winged figure shielded the continent, then opened a passage into the Fire Element Realm and advanced to slay Manlades.

Ch. 178Crossing Realms

Jiang Yuu crossed into the Fire Element Realm to confront Manlades for damaging Feland World. He left Manlades gravely wounded after a single full-strength strike, proving his power did not depend on his home world.

  • Jiang Yuu forced open space and time and arrived in the Manlades Fire Domain in his true form.
  • Manlades mocked Jiang Yuu for daring to enter the Fire Element Realm, but Jiang Yuu challenged him in return.
  • Jiang Yuu summoned the Platinum Holy Throne and unleashed his full power in a Judgment sword strike.
  • Jiang Yuu's sword light pierced Manlades's defenses and split his body and the Heart of the Fire Element Monarch.
  • Manlades was shocked that Jiang Yuu retained such overwhelming strength outside Feland World.

Ch. 179Capturing the King and Returning!

Jiang Yuu crossed into the Fire Element Realm, subdued Manlades, and returned to Feland with the Fire Element Sovereign captive. He imprisoned Manlades inside a volcano on Paradise Mountain and left Silivans in charge of guarding him.

  • Jiang Yuu suppressed Manlades with Judgment Divine Power and pierced his head with the Purple Gold Longsword as Manlades tried to transfer the Fire Element Heart.
  • Wumanke arrived, saw Jiang Yuu overpowering Manlades, and fled after Manlades called for help.
  • Jiang Yuu opened a passage between worlds, carried Manlades's head back to Feland, and astonished the watching gods and living beings.
  • The Twins of Fate excitedly praised their father to the Silver Moon Goddess, who watched the burning sky in silence.
  • Jiang Yuu imprisoned Manlades in a volcano on the Fourth Paradise Mountain and ordered Silivans to guard him.

Ch. 180This year, I walked on thin ice!

Jiang Yuu settled Bahamut and the Father of Oaks on Fourth Paradise Mountain and learned that Livier had gone to meet Sariel. Elsewhere, Garia considered plans for the Underground World, Feleims went to help the Flame Giants, and Artes worried over the Elf Dynasty’s future until he learned Moneliel was ready to ascend to godhood.

  • Jiang Yuu told the Father of Oaks he would use the captured foe’s undying flames to forge swords and gave Bahamut time to settle on Fourth Paradise Mountain.
  • Jiang Yuu learned Lucifer had gone to collect Livier outside the Silver Moon Divine Kingdom and assumed Livier had gone to find Sariel.
  • Garia considered creating opportunities for her former subordinates to ascend and began planning for the Underground World.
  • Feleims sent an avatar to lead the Flame Giants after the Fire Element Sovereign’s blaze devastated their homeland.
  • Artes reflected on the gods’ growing influence and worried about the Elf Dynasty’s future.
  • A messenger told Artes that Moneliel was ready to ascend, and he ordered the Silver Moon Elves to support her fully.

Ch. 181The Goddess of Magic's Ascension and the Emergence of Bards

Moneliel ascended as the Goddess of Magic, while peace across Feland allowed Uriel to travel as a Bard and spread stories of Jiang Yuu and the White Gold Moon. Jiang Yuu expected Uriel to reach Legendary and planned for him to become an Angel, but Uriel's travels continued as far as northern Balod Continent.

  • Moneliel trained Elf Mages and gained Silver Moon Elf believers before smoothly ascending as the Goddess of Magic and becoming Aikalia's subordinate deity.
  • Raphael volunteered to forge a divine sword for the Angels, and Jiang Yuu gave him access to the great volcano and the Fire Element Sovereign's power.
  • Moneliel perfected the Magic Wielder System, enabling Mages to summon Fire and Earth Elements and drawing some Fairies to her faith.
  • Artes, the nations of Feland's races, and Sophia's Winged People's Kingdom signed a peace agreement, ushering in a period of development and travel.
  • Uriel became a Bard while traveling, spreading songs about the White Gold Moon and compiling Jiang Yuu's deeds into popular poems, prompting Bards to emerge among other races.
  • Jiang Yuu told Lucifer to arrange for Uriel to become an Angel after reaching Legendary; by Year 179, Uriel had traveled to northern Balod Continent.

Ch. 182Faith in the God of Wine

Uriel arrived in the winter town of Elsa, where adventurers from many peoples gathered in a tavern and toasted the idea of a God of Wine. When he revealed himself as the Divine Favored of the White Gold Moon, the crowd recognized him with reverence.

  • Uriel traveled to Elsa Town near Elsa Ice Lake, where adventurers came to seek the Madori Icefish.
  • In the town tavern, adventurers of different peoples argued, drank, and raised toasts to wine.
  • Some patrons suggested that a God of Wine could provide fine wine every day, and faith in the God of Wine began appearing in the North.
  • Uriel entered the tavern in a platinum-colored robe, startling the drinkers with the cold wind and snow.
  • Uriel removed his robe, revealed his wings, and the tavern patrons recognized him as the Divine Favored of the White Gold Moon.

Ch. 183Forging the Bard's Legendary Path

Uriel advanced to Legendary by singing his hymn “White Moonlight” in a tavern. Lucifer then invited him to the heavens, where she revealed that he would be expected to write songs for her and the other Angels.

  • Uriel drank with the tavern’s adventurers and sang a hymn praising the Lord.
  • Uriel experienced a surge of transcendent power and forged the Bard’s Legendary path.
  • Lucifer descended into the tavern and invited Uriel to become an Angel in the heavens.
  • Lucifer carried Uriel skyward and told him to compose dozens of songs for her and the other Angels.
  • Uriel hesitated at the assignment, but agreed after Lucifer asked what he thought.

Ch. 184Vivian and Annatania awaken

In the years after the war, the Troll Kingdom and other nations struggled to adapt as old alliances and Dragon Knight legions faded. In Year 201 of the Elf Dynasty Calendar, Vivian awoke after thousands of years, and Annatania also returned, determined to become a goddess of wealth, trade, trust, youth, and vitality.

  • Uriel was taken to Paradise Mountain to elevate his Angel bloodline, while the Bards continued their journeys across the world.
  • Banyan Bloodaxe ruled the diminished Troll Kingdom as Troll clans and Dragon Knights dispersed.
  • The Lionheart Kingdom expanded Western Sea Coast trade and built a Voyage Lighthouse, prompting northern Mages to found the Lighthouse Council.
  • Many Blood Race members left their northern castles, and some began worshipping the Lord of Shadows while others guarded Vivian's resting place.
  • Vivian awoke in Year 201 of the Elf Dynasty Calendar and was stunned by how many gods now filled the heavens.
  • Annatania awakened in the wilderness and resolved to test her old investments before pursuing godhood as a deity of wealth, trade, trust, youth, and vitality.

Ch. 185The wing you lost

Annatania awakened and planned to build goodwill among the Winged People to improve her chances of meeting the Lord of Judgment. At Paradise Mountain, Livier and Sariel prepared to ascend to godhood, and Jiang Yuu returned Sariel’s lost wing before her ascension.

  • The God of the Underworld, Andaras, remembered Annatania’s debt and considered recruiting her as an Underworld Moon Goddess and queen.
  • Annatania took the human form of Anna, learned that the Lord of Judgment was the strongest deity, and decided to seek goodwill among the Winged People.
  • Livier and Sariel told Jiang Yuu they were ready to ascend to godhood, and he confirmed that Aikalia had agreed.
  • Sariel said her Divine Kingdom would orbit the Silver Moon, and Jiang Yuu gave her the wing she had lost.
  • Jiang Yuu told Sariel that he had prepared her other wing as well.

Ch. 186The Twins of Fate ascended to godhood

The Twins of Fate, Livier and Sariel, ascended to godhood and established their Divine Kingdoms, then explored ways to use prophecy and fate. Later, Annatania settled in Yuliel City as a merchant, helping turn the Winged People's region into a major trading hub.

  • Jiang Yuu gave Sariel a pair of light-made wings, and she appeared like a powerful angel.
  • In Year 204, Livier and Sariel ascended as the Goddesses of Misfortune and Fortune, established their Divine Kingdoms, and gained the ability to glimpse and influence fate together.
  • In Year 213, a human believer of the Goddess of Fortune created the Prophet profession system, and the goddesses brought his soul to their Divine Kingdom to learn about his work.
  • In Year 227, Annatania arrived in Yuliel City under the alias Anna with a merchant caravan and sold goods to the Winged People.
  • Anna visited Sophia at the White Stone Fortress, then opened Anna's Curiosity Shop one month later.
  • Years later, a major trading hub developed in Abudo, allowing the Winged People to acquire resources from several continents.

Ch. 187Anna's banking plan

After centuries of governing the Kingdom of Rosendas, Sophia prepared to ascend to Paradise Mountain and entrusted the realm to Michael Limiel. Before she left, Michael asked her to tell Jiang Yuu about Anna, the strange shopkeeper whose banking plan had caught his attention.

  • In 235, Sophia transformed her soul into a divine soul, handed the Kingdom's affairs to Aeryta, and ascended Paradise Mountain; in 256, she gained the Chief Judgment Angel's power as Aeryta also became a deity.
  • In 259, Sophia worried that her divine might was stripping her staff of their will and told Jiang Yuu she wanted to step down; he instructed her to find a young successor and serve Paradise Mountain.
  • By 289, the goddesses of Fortune and Misfortune had guided Fu'aobo to become a Hero Tier Prophet, and in 313 they descended to guide Ponte Lionheart onto the Prophet class path.
  • In 314, Sophia formally handed the Kingdom's affairs to Michael Limiel and announced that she would ascend to Paradise Mountain.
  • Michael asked Sophia to tell Jiang Yuu that Anna, a Northlands human shopkeeper, seemed strange and that her proposed banking plan was astonishing; Sophia agreed to pass on the message.

Ch. 188How Dare a Sinner Look Upon Him!

Jiang Yuu learned that a woman from the Northlands had entered his territory and told Sophia to notify Michael without alerting her. Meanwhile, Ponte Lionheart's prophecy showed him being arrested as a sinner on Paradise Mountain, prompting the Sisters of Fate to protect and bless him.

  • Jiang Yuu wondered whether the woman was a surviving powerful Sequence User and decided to investigate her himself.
  • Angels brought Ponte Lionheart before Jiang Yuu's throne, where a blond Angel forced him to kneel and stop looking up.
  • Ponte awoke from his vision before Sariel and Livier and reported seeing himself arrested on Paradise Mountain for colluding with demons.
  • Sariel promised that the Sisters of Fate would protect Ponte if demons tried to corrupt him.
  • Sariel blessed Ponte with luck, enabling him to pursue the Legendary Prophet path through Great Prophecy.
  • Sariel and Livier decided to tell their Father and Mother about Ponte's vision.

Ch. 189Words worth their weight in gold

Jiang Yuu warned the Twin Goddesses that demons might threaten the Elf Dynasty’s capital and then descended to Yuliel City with Lucifer. At Anna’s Curiosity Shop, he reunited with Annatania, who offered his statue as the shop’s most expensive item and said his promises were worth more than anything.

  • Jiang Yuu told Sariel and Livier to use avatars in the mortal world and warned them to tell Aikalia to prepare defenses near the lake in Proadas, where Azeba had fallen into the Abyss.
  • Jiang Yuu learned that Sophia was establishing the Holy Spirit Heavenly Kingdom, then took Lucifer to the mortal world in disguised forms.
  • Jiang Yuu and Lucifer walked through bustling Yuliel City, where people from many races traded and Winged People guards enforced a ban on flying through the streets.
  • At Anna’s Curiosity Shop, Annatania showed Jiang Yuu a statue of Yuliel carved with precious materials and called it the shop’s most expensive item.
  • Jiang Yuu asked Annatania what promise she wanted and what she would give in return, then asked her to identify herself.

Ch. 190Awakening: Ten Thousand Years Working on the White Gold Moon

Jiang Yuu negotiated with Annatania, the former-era Sequence 0 Lord of Wealth, to support her ascension to godhood in exchange for ten thousand years of service. They agreed that her Divine Kingdom would move to Fourth Paradise Mountain and that she would ascend within a thousand years, then Jiang Yuu and Lucifer left to visit a Prophet.

  • Annatania revealed that she was a Sequence 0 from the previous era and asked Jiang Yuu to help her ascend to godhood.
  • Jiang Yuu asked Annatania to offer authorities in exchange, and she tried to avoid giving them up by offering Andaras's debt and appealing to friendship.
  • Annatania offered to work for Jiang Yuu for five thousand years, but Jiang Yuu negotiated ten thousand years of service and the relocation of her Divine Kingdom to Fourth Paradise Mountain.
  • Annatania accepted the terms and agreed to ascend to godhood within a thousand years.
  • Jiang Yuu left Anna's Curiosity Shop with Lucifer and decided to visit a Prophet.

Ch. 191The Church of Radiance

Jiang Yuu and Lucifer visited the graves of Lionheart and Fiona, where they met Vivian, Fiona’s sister, who was preparing to ascend to godhood. The next day, they entered the White Gold Temple and overheard a proposal to establish a church, leaving them listening as a priest questioned why it should be called the Church of Radiance.

  • Jiang Yuu and Lucifer visited the graves of Lionheart and Fiona in New Bolek Royal City.
  • Jiang Yuu recognized Vivian as the Demigod who had fought Azeba and learned she had come to visit her sister Fiona.
  • Jiang Yuu told Vivian to prepare for her ascension, assuring her the gods would not make things difficult for her.
  • Jiang Yuu and Lucifer spent the night at the graves before heading to the White Gold Temple the next day.
  • Disguised as human worshippers, Jiang Yuu and Lucifer overheard a priest urge the High Priest to establish a Holy Church.
  • The High Priest agreed to report the proposal to their god but questioned why the church should be called the Church of Radiance.

Ch. 192Divine Descent

Jiang Yuu approved the creation of the Holy Church of Radiance and ordered Ponte Lionheart and Mulik to organize believers against the approaching demonic threat. After Jiang Yuu departed, the account shifted to Nilameson, a Legendary Mage who discovered a spatial magic formation.

  • Jiang Yuu revealed his divine form to Mulik and Ponte Lionheart and approved the establishment of a Holy Church.
  • Jiang Yuu named the organization the Holy Church of Radiance and warned Ponte that prophecy could not be trusted completely.
  • Jiang Yuu ordered the priests to organize faithful workers and, when necessary, cautiously form armed forces to fight demonic influence.
  • Jiang Yuu reminded Ponte to continue cultivating his class, then ascended to the heavenly kingdom with Lucifer as believers watched.
  • In Year 356 of the Elf Dynasty Calendar, Nilameson discovered a spatial magic formation while experimenting with magic formations.

Ch. 193Council of the Gods

The peoples and kingdoms of Feland grew and changed over several decades as new organizations, magical inventions, and settlements emerged. In 398, Jiang Yuu gathered the gods in the Winged People's new Sky City for a council about the prophesied Abyss Demon invasion.

  • The Holy Church of Radiance established the Relief Clerical Order to aid impoverished believers.
  • Nilameson invented the Spatial Backpack using Crystalspace Stone, prompting a boom in magical products and research.
  • The Sun Elves founded the Sena Elf Kingdom, and Aikalia gained the divinity of wrath and abandoned plans to punish them.
  • Silver Moon Elves and poor southern humans settled on the Bonnis Peninsula with help from the Goddess of the Earth.
  • Kayalai led Flame Giants back to the Ferris Plain, where they later reestablished their kingdom.
  • Jiang Yuu led the gods of Feland to the Winged People's second Sky City for the first council about the prophesied Abyss Demon invasion.

Ch. 194Job Acquisition Point Plan

Jiang Yuu convened the gods in Sky City and secured their agreement to unite against an Abyss invasion. Later, Annatania proposed a Job Acquisition Point Plan to help fight the demons.

  • Jiang Yuu told the gods that Sariel and Livier's prophecy of an Abyss invasion was credible, and the Twin Goddesses demonstrated their Power of Fate.
  • Aikalia, Arodas, Andaras, Feleims, and Garia supported cooperation against the Abyss, and the other gods agreed.
  • Jiang Yuu declared that the gods would unite to repel Abyss Demons wherever they appeared, establishing himself as their leader.
  • Annatania reminded Jiang Yuu that her advice had helped him convene the assembly and negotiated a reduced term of service in exchange for her plan.
  • Annatania proposed a Job Acquisition Point Plan to help fight the demon invasion.

Ch. 195The bank called the Class Change Hall

Jiang Yuu learned that Annatania planned to establish a worldwide system of job acquisition points, then suggested adding a god of knowledge and inheritance and a bank called the Class Change Hall. Annatania agreed to handle the rest, and Jiang Yuu asked when she was ready to ascend to godhood.

  • Jiang Yuu realized Annatania was behind the plan to make profession pathways accessible to living beings throughout Feland World.
  • Annatania explained that her plan would trade profession knowledge and advancement assistance to help more people become Transcendent.
  • Jiang Yuu proposed protecting profession inheritance, cultivating spirit materials, and creating the Class Change Hall to lend materials to those who needed them.
  • Annatania said she could manage the plan's practical needs, and Jiang Yuu encouraged her to ascend to godhood.
  • As sunset fell over Yuliel City, Jiang Yuu asked Annatania when she intended to ascend.

Ch. 196Build a City of Trade

Annatania asked Jiang Yuu to help establish a trading port city at the eastern mouth of the Three-Fork River, and he agreed to fund it as an advance investment. She thanked him and promised to remain his friend and stand by him even after their eight-thousand-year agreement ended.

  • Annatania explained that peace and expanding trade had spread her faith among merchants, though many were only casual believers.
  • Annatania asked Jiang Yuu to help build a trading port city at the eastern river mouth of the Three-Fork River Region, relocate her believers there, and recruit humans and Winged People to support it.
  • Annatania offered to pay for the assistance and worried Jiang Yuu would extend the years she worked for him.
  • Jiang Yuu agreed to help and called it an advance investment, not additional work.
  • Annatania declared Jiang Yuu her business boss and private friend, and promised to stand by him after their eight-thousand-year agreement expired.

Ch. 197The God of the Underworld arrived unnoticed

After discussing the Job Acquisition Point Plan, Jiang Yuu left Annatania to prepare for her ascension and seek leads on knowledge and inheritance. Andaras, the God of the Underworld, arrived unnoticed on the rooftop, where he and Annatania argued over an old debt while she wondered why Yuliel had not sensed him.

  • Annatania and Jiang Yuu discussed the Job Acquisition Point Plan until sunset.
  • Jiang Yuu told Annatania to focus on ascending and to send him news of demigods or Sequence Users linked to knowledge and inheritance.
  • Jiang Yuu departed into the sky, and Annatania vowed to keep working toward becoming a deity.
  • Andaras appeared on the rooftop after Jiang Yuu had left and greeted Annatania.
  • Annatania teased Andaras about an old loan and showed him a card, prompting him to call her smooth.
  • Annatania told Andaras to leave if he could not repay her, while privately wondering why Yuliel had not noticed his presence.

Ch. 198Who are you taking away?

Andaras proposed that Annatania become his queen of the Underworld, but she refused, so he tried to abduct her. Jiang Yuu rescued Annatania and blocked Andaras from escaping, leaving the two gods poised to confront each other.

  • Andaras offered to marry Annatania and support her ascension to godhood, but she refused and told him to leave.
  • Andaras bound Annatania with a Nether Divine Chain and tried to take her to the Underworld.
  • Jiang Yuu broke through Andaras's Underworld Moon, severed the chain, and rescued Annatania.
  • Jiang Yuu comforted Annatania, who held his clothes, while Andaras warned her not to trust him.
  • Jiang Yuu blocked Andaras's path with sword light and declared that he could not leave as he pleased.

Ch. 199An apology

Jiang Yuu bound Andaras’s avatar in Yuliel City and demanded that he apologize to Annatania or face an invasion of the Underworld. Andaras refused and dissipated his avatar, leaving Jiang Yuu’s threat unanswered.

  • Jiang Yuu restrained Andaras’s avatar with the Divine Chains of Judgment after it tried to flee.
  • Jiang Yuu demanded that Andaras apologize to Annatania and threatened to attack the Underworld if he refused.
  • Residents of Yuliel City watched as Jiang Yuu held the God of the Underworld captive in the sky.
  • Annatania suggested that Jiang Yuu let the matter go, but he privately told her he would collect her debt from Andaras.
  • Andaras refused to apologize and dissipated his avatar in midair.

Ch. 200Why refuse?

After Jiang Yuu drove off the God of the Underworld, Annatania explained why she had rejected his offer and trusted Jiang Yuu instead. Jiang Yuu promised to help her ascend to godhood, then took her to the Underworld to collect her debt from Andaras.

  • Annatania worried that she and Jiang Yuu had made an enemy of the God of the Underworld.
  • Jiang Yuu asked Annatania why she had rejected the Underworld’s tempting offer.
  • Annatania said she suspected the offer was bait and believed Jiang Yuu was a better investment, so she honored their agreement.
  • Jiang Yuu promised to help Annatania ascend to godhood and planned to spend more time with her before then.
  • Jiang Yuu took Annatania by the hand and flew toward the Underworld Moon to collect her debt from Andaras.
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Arc 8 of 75