"Huh? Three-Path Emanator? Is that really possible? Won't I burst from the strain?"
Dong Tian was utterly shocked. Three-Path Emanator? This was unheard of!
Ayinai shook her head and said, "Of course not, the power of Path of Existence will guarantee your safety."
Hearing Ayinai's words, Dong Tian scratched his head somewhat awkwardly. As Pathstrider with Path of Existence, he had actually forgotten about the characteristics of a Path of Existence with a Destiny Path, which was a powerful characteristic almost as strong as the erosive characteristic of Nihility Path.
Even if they possess the power of two other Path simultaneously, the power of Path of Existence can make them submit; if they don't submit, they will be devoured.
After realizing what was happening, Dong Tian agreed and stood in front of Ayinai with his mind at ease. Ayinai smiled gently and then lightly touched Dong Tian's forehead with her fingertips.
The moment the fingertips touched the forehead, a tremendous force of Path erupted at the point of contact. This force of Path was powerful and carried a strong domineering nature.
Nous and Qlipoth stood still, Nous's eyes flashing red, as if he were analyzing the intensity of the energy.
Qlipoth stood calmly to the side. He could sense how strong Ayinai was, which was why he stood there quietly. In any case, his purpose in coming here was not to fight Ayinai. Although the result was not as he had expected—to have Dong Tian all to himself—it was already the best outcome to have Dong Tian as his Emanator, even though it was somewhat different from what he had anticipated.
"So warm."
The power that seemed incredibly domineering and strong to Nous and Qlipoth was actually incredibly warm to Dong Tian, as the power of Path coursed through his body and transformed it.
His physical abilities increased exponentially, and the power of Path within him also rose continuously, progressing from an ordinary person to Pathstrider, and then from Pathstrider to Emanator, but it has not stopped yet.
In the end, Dong Tian's aura far surpassed that of ordinary Pathstrider; the aura he emitted even suppressed Qingzhu's aura.
Seeing this, Ayinai stopped what she was doing, withdrew her fingers, then rested her chin on her hand, a thoughtful expression on her face.
Feeling the powerful force within him, Dong Tian was about to express his gratitude to Ayinai when he saw Ayinai resting her chin on her hand, looking deep in thought.
"My Goddess? What's wrong?"
"Hmm? Oh, I was just thinking, should I give Qingzhu some compensation? I didn't give her enough power back then, after all, she was my first Emanator."
Dong Tian: "Hmm... Goddess, you can make the decision yourself."
Ayinai nodded. "Then let's give Qingzhu some power and raise Qingzhu life level."
Thinking this, a golden light shone from Ayinai's fingertips. The light flickered for a moment, then disappeared into the Corridor of Existence with a golden trail.
As she watched the compensation be sent to the beneficiary, Ayinai nodded in satisfaction.
He turned to look at Dong Tian.
"Now, it is time to accept the power of [ Erudition ] and [ Preservation ]."
Dong Tian nodded heavily, turned around to face the two gods, Nous and Qlipoth, and then bowed respectfully.
The two gods did not dodge, because they could bear it.
Dong Tian straightened up and took a deep breath. He was a little nervous about having three forces inside his body for the first time. As for why he wasn't afraid? What a joke! Ayinai was watching right next to him. How could anything go wrong? Besides, this was in the Aeon of Existence's stronghold.
Ayinai stood to the side with her arms crossed, watching the two gods warily. The divine power in her hands showed no signs of diminishing; on the contrary, it grew stronger.
Nous and Qlipoth had also sensed the commotion on Ayinai's side, but they couldn't afford to be distracted; this was a crucial moment.
The power of Erudition and Preservation surged into Dong Tian's body. At first, these two forces ran rampant like wild horses when they entered Dong Tian's body.
This was naturally to help Dong Tian cleanse his body, but this rough method also caused Dong Tian some pain, though he endured it without making a sound.
However, these two forces completely wilted upon encountering the power of existence, like underlings who had been beaten up by their boss, following the flow of the power of existence in the same direction and even maintaining the same speed.
"Snort!"
Ayinai gave a soft hum, and the power in her hand gradually subsided. She sensed that Dong Tian's ascension ceremony was nearing its end, and the three forces were achieving a balance within Dong Tian's body—a balance in terms of existence.
Finally, after another quarter of an hour, Dong Tian's breathing became completely stable, and his strength stabilized at the level of Emanator above but below Aeon.
A powerful aura erupted from Dong Tian, and three streams of energy surged into the sky: [Existence], [ Erudition ], and [ Preservation ]! The Three-Path Emanator officially stepped onto the galactic stage!
Dong Tian withdrew his aura and slowly opened his eyes.
Upon seeing the ceremony complete, Ayinai pulled him behind her without hesitation, then looked at Nous and Qlipoth.
"You've accomplished your purpose here, so you can go back to your hideout now. If you don't leave, I'll have to find my own way to kick you out."
Seeing that Ayinai was indeed determined to take action, the two gods merely gave a few instructions before leaving.
As for what he was told, it was simply that he had reserved a spot for Dong Tian in the Genius Society.
Nous: I have marked a location.
He was given the company's highest rank, P48, a position second only to the company founder, and also a company card with no spending limit, which was given to him by someone from the company back then.
Qlipoth: I don't usually need it, so giving it to this child isn't stingy.
After the two goddesses left Ayinai turned around and looked at Dong Tian in front of her. Dong Tian blushed, feeling embarrassed to be stared at so directly by the goddess.
However, Ayinai wasn't thinking about anything; she was simply sensing the level of power within Dong Tian's body.
"The power of the three gods is perfectly balanced within you. Your current strength, according to what's called outside, should be... Throne! Yes, that's what it's called!"
Upon hearing this, Dong Tian's expression changed, and he hurriedly took a step back, saying, "Goddess, I have never had the intention of becoming Aeon! I only want to work under you."
Hearing this, Ayinai smiled gently and ruffled his hair, "Why are you so nervous? Being strong is a good thing. Even if you want to become Aeon, I won't interfere. Why are you so nervous? Are you afraid of me?"
Ayinai was puzzled. She wasn't fierce, so why was Dong Tian releasing signals of fear?
"No, it's just that I was born in the Ayinai System, I am your follower, and I will only follow you! I've heard of the Throne, the recently deceased Emperor I was the Throne, becoming the Throne means becoming a new god, I don't want that, I'd rather follow the goddess!"
Upon hearing this, Ayinai's face lit up with realization. So that's how it is; Dong Tian was afraid that she wouldn't want him anymore.
After figuring things out Ayinai gently patted his shoulder in comfort. Dong Tian breathed a sigh of relief. The Throne was certainly attractive, but it was nowhere near as good as the goddess! Whoever wanted to be the Aeon could be, what did it have to do with me Dong Tian?
"My Goddess, I have a question."
"Ask," Ayinai said.
After much hesitation, Dong Tian asked the question that had been troubling him ever since he regained his Remembrance.
"Why are you different from the descriptions in the ancient books about the Garden? You weren't described as so... free-spirited in those books."
Upon hearing this, Ayinai replied, "Oh, you mean this? As a Aeon, one should naturally have the dignity befitting Aeon, so one has to put on an act in front of others. But with you, there's no need to put on an act."
Because of my Path, I retain more of my humanity compared to other Aeon, making me closer to the personality of a mortal. I don't usually put on a stern face in front of Qingzhu; I prefer to be more casual.