The Second Astral Realm Era was an age of God of Faith.
In that era, countless Divine Kingdom hung high above the Astral Realm, the Radiance of faith illuminating boundless Space-Time and time. The gods shepherded all living beings, seizing their faith, and the resulting divine war Destruction countless planes.
The magnificent City of Angel stands beyond the Abyss, its Angel Legion allowing the divine light to shine into the Bottomless Abyss.
The gods reign supreme over all the heavens and Intimidation all realms; they are the undisputed sole overlords.
The core of achieving this great feat is Faith System.
The faith of all beings is an extremely magical Divine Power. After being refined and transformed by the Divine Realm, it will turn into a special energy called [Divine Power].
Divine Power can transform all things and create all living beings.
It can also wither everything and Destruction heaven and earth.
Such incredibly powerful energy could not possibly go uncoveted by other factions.
Therefore, the major civilizations that gradually rose to prominence all began to study the Power of Faith. Due to the gradual decline of the Divine Power after the Second Astral Realm War, what was once taboo and untouchable was now openly put into the open.
The secrets of faith in the gods are gradually being revealed.
Among these, the research on the Northern Spirit Empire was the most successful and yielded brilliant results.
This great technological empire created Divine System different from the God of Faith in the Divine Realm.
The gods of the empire have no self-awareness; they are more like the embodiment of some kind of rule, the carrier of the Power of Faith, and the converter of Divine Power.
These transformed divine Divine Power will be used as the exclusive energy of the [Divine Apostle] to cultivate the empire's elite Department of the Extraordinary.
In other words, the role of the Walker is to carry the power of the gods and become a Transcendent system that is not bound by the gods and belongs exclusively to the power of the Empire itself.
Because the Northern Spirit Empire has an Infinity vast territory, a population in the trillions, an abundant Power of Faith, and inexhaustible Divine Power power, it has created a glorious and splendid system.
Since the birth of fully controlled gods, the individual power of the Northern Spirit Empire has experienced explosive growth.
This ultimately led to the current situation where two Transcendent systems coexist: the Esper System and the Divine System.
The history of the Astral Realm since the beginning of time flowed slowly through Logo's mind, and he was slightly dazed for a moment.
"The Crimson Alliance is truly a huge fan of the Northern Spirit Empire, imitating everything they do. But that's understandable, given that the Northern Spirit Empire is the greatest technological civilization in the entire Astral Realm."
"But..." Logo shook his head and sighed, "Trying to draw a tiger but ending up with a dog instead, forcing it when you lack the ability will only harm yourself and others."
"But... what does this have to do with me?" After a slight sigh, Logo's lips curled up slightly. His expression carried seven parts indifference and three parts detachment, and under the faint light of a firefly, it revealed a hint of holiness.
"Hopefully, my guess is right. If so, the tricks I've done might come in handy in the future."
No one could know the murmur in Logo's heart, nor would anyone know that this young man's simple conversation with a Divine Apostle had laid the groundwork for future changes in the situation of the entire planet and even the plane.
"A world that remains unchanged is always dull and lifeless. For the Gendaya Tribe to rise to power, the world must be chaotic enough. To devour a behemoth, the first step is to dismember it and eat it piecemeal."
Those who hesitate to move forward out of fear of changes in the world, afraid of causing turmoil and affecting themselves, are destined to be eliminated by this cruel world.
Only by being courageous and proactive in creating opportunities can we achieve rapid development and progress.
As his thoughts raced, Logo's expression grew increasingly cold, a fact he himself was unaware of.
Crimson Alliance, Steel Refining Academy.
Beneath the steel sky, various cool aircraft intertwine and display arcs of light in different colors. Below, the laboratory is brightly lit, and even in the dead of night, a large number of researchers are still working tirelessly on scientific research.
Every moment, this academy makes new discoveries and creations. Steel Refinement is like a microcosm of the entire Alliance's scientific and technological development, embodying the scientific wisdom of half the Alliance.
A thousand meters underground, inside a vast building large enough to Containment millions of people, a being called "God" hovers in mid-air with its eyes closed.
His overall appearance was not much different from that of a human, but his size was a hundred times larger, reaching over a hundred Duomi. He wore dark gold armor, and his body was shrouded in a hazy light. His expression was serene, like that of an infant.
An elderly man in a white coat, with a weathered face and a withered body, stood with his hands behind his back, looking up at the sleeping "deity" in front of him. His bloodshot eyes held a kind of madness and greed that seemed to indicate the end of his road.
"Child, grow up quickly, I can't wait..."
"Professor Bai Ge'er, the Finance Minister has sent someone again to inquire about the progress of the God-Creation Project. How should we respond to him?" a researcher walked in and asked softly.
Bai Ge'er turned around in dissatisfaction. "Hurry, hurry, here we go again. Didn't I say that by the latest, we'll have created a stable group of Divine Apostle in six months? At that time, they can officially worship our god and extend their lifespan."
"Understood, I'll reply right away."
Bai Ge'er watched the departing figure, a contemptuous sneer curling at the corner of his mouth, before stepping out of the room as well.
What he didn't notice was that the originally serene "deity" suddenly became chaotic for a moment. The next instant, two pairs of golden eyes, like blazing suns burning the world, suddenly opened wide, their light surging violently, as if a raging storm was being stirred up on the surface of the sea.
"Who I am..."
"I am... God!"
A deep murmur echoed in the void, his divine eyes slowly closed, and the fluctuations around him gradually calmed down, just like before, like an innocent infant.
"What happened? Why did the Divine Power sensor alarm just now?" The door opened, and Bai Ge'er, who was usually unhurried, rushed in with obvious anxiety on his face.
He went to an operating platform and carefully examined the data stream. After reviewing it several times, he finally breathed a sigh of relief, patted his chest, and muttered to himself, "Looks like it was just a normal energy fluctuation. Well, the research institute is heavily guarded; even Demigod couldn't sneak in. What a scare."
Having said that, Bai Ge'er glanced greedily and passionately at the deity before him, then stepped away, completely unaware that a pair of cold, disdainful eyes flashed and disappeared in the space.
"Oh ho ho, little darlings, don't run away! Come and let Grandpa Dragon pamper you!"
A sleazy voice echoed across the sky, accompanied by a massive, majestic Gold Dragon. The fleeing Transcendent twitched at the corners of their mouths, speechless. They couldn't fathom how such a foul-mouthed creature could cultivate such pure and powerful holy attribute energy, or how it deserved such a heroic and imposing appearance. It was a complete waste of its potential.
"Damn dragon, I advise you not to go too far, or we'll join forces and strip you bare of all your scales." A vicious, crisp voice rang out. Caesar shifted his gaze, and a beautiful figure was reflected in his pupils—an Elf Race.
"Little beauty, you want to strip off all my scales? Could it be that you've taken a fancy to this Dragon King? So eager to serve me in bed?" Caesar chuckled wickedly, his tone flippant.
Upon hearing this, the Elf Race woman's pretty face flushed with anger. Unable to contain the murderous intent boiling within her, she turned around in fury.
However, as she turned around, a great sense of regret welled up inside her.
"Why am I reacting so strongly? This shouldn't be happening. I've heard far more vulgar things before, but I always just laughed it off..."
The Elf Race woman was puzzled.
What she didn't know was that Caesar possessed a very despicable yet powerful ability.
[Dragon's Taunt] Active - When this ability is activated, your words are more likely to cause misunderstandings, and the efficiency of reducing favorability is increased by 300%. When you communicate with enemies in battle, they are more likely to target you. The probability of this is determined by your Spirit attribute (directly proportional), Charisma attribute (inversely proportional), and Favorability (directly proportional).
Note: This ability should be used with caution, otherwise you may easily find yourself surrounded and attacked. It is not recommended for those who are not physically strong.
The moment the taunt was activated, the hatred surged.
In some ways, this is a very powerful control ability, and it's also a charm-based one. It's incredibly effective at drawing aggro.
"Hehe, this little beauty is indeed cold on the outside but warm on the inside. She says no, but her body is quite honest." Caesar continued to smirk, while simultaneously provoking the other woman. He activated Swiftness of Light, and light flashed on his dragon wings, increasing his speed dramatically. In the blink of an eye, he was in front of the Elf Race woman.
"Try your Grandpa Long's Earth-Destroying Cannon!"
The Earth-Destroying Cannon"that Caesar mentioned is actually the " Holy Light Particle Cannon," which was renamed in order to counter Crassus's " Heaven-Shaking Cannon."
As the power was activated, countless light elemental particles gathered between Caesar's three pairs of dragon horns, condensing into a shimmering ball of light, which was then suddenly released.
Boom!!
The golden beam of light was like a rainbow piercing through the heavens and earth. Wherever it passed, everything seemed to be Purification. All negative things disappeared, and even those touched by this light would have their minds cleansed of all distractions and become free from desires.
The Holy Light Particle Cannon was already incredibly fast, and Caesar had deliberately Swiftness of Light to close the distance, firing it almost face-to-face. The Elf Race woman had no chance to resist and was engulfed by the beam of light, which was over ten meters thick.
The beam of light lasted for about two seconds, then suddenly contracted, revealing a huge flower bud.
This is an emergency rescue measure in the Verdant Courtyard; its appearance signifies that the Elf Race woman has been eliminated.
Looking at the flower bud in front of him, Caesar curled his lip and muttered, "I thought you were a formidable opponent, but I didn't expect you to be so easily defeated. No way, I refuse to believe that there isn't an opponent in the entire region who can give me a good fight."
Having said that, Caesar vanished in a flash, searching for his next prey.
Warlikeness is also in the nature of the Dragon Clan; mercy alone cannot have brought about the current status of the True Dragon Clan.
After Caesar became a different kind of True Dragon, his personality became more lively and distinctive, and he became exceptionally combative, especially when he was being beaten.
He frequently challenged Gain to sparring matches, and each time he was beaten to a pulp, yet he never tired of it, making Logo think that the guy had Stockholm syndrome.
"The Tier One the competition has ended. All participants who have passed the competition, please rest for three hours. The Tier Two will begin shortly thereafter."
A message entered his mind, Logo understood. He sat down and waited quietly.
"Boss!"
Crassus ran over in delight.
Seeing the fat cat, Logo's lips curled into a slight smile, a faint but genuine one. "You've been assigned to this region too?"
"Yeah, I was just wondering if I'd run into you, Boss. I can't believe my wish actually came true!" Crassus said excitedly, circling around Logo. It was a habit he'd developed since childhood; this was how he acted when he was happy.
"In that case, let's go together," Logo said.
Unexpectedly, Crassus shook his head, "No, boss, I plan to compete alone."
Upon hearing this, Logo's face showed a hint of surprise. "Oh? Why is that? If the two of us are together, I can help you."
"I want to gain more experience. If I rely on you for everything, what value do I have?" Crassus said casually.
Logo remained silent; based on his understanding of the fat cat, it certainly wasn't for that reason.
The man and the tiger had long been bound together by life and death, and Crassus didn't need to prove his worth to Logo; they both knew this perfectly well.
But Logo didn't press the matter. Logo was always lenient with his family, giving them the greatest autonomy in their choices.
"Alright, it's best if you think that way. At any time, it's better to rely on yourself than on others. People's hearts are fickle, and the world is ever-changing. There are always changes, and these changes are, to put it bluntly, the winds and clouds that flow around us. As long as we can remain unmoved, the world cannot disturb us," Logo said softly.
Crassus nodded slightly and smiled, "No matter what we talk about, Boss, you always manage to come up with a whole bunch of profound truths."
Logo smiled without saying a word, sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and quietly waited for the Tier One of the competition to begin.
Lying on the ground, Crassus stared wide-eyed at Logo, a hint of sadness and fear in his eyes. "The boss's emotions are growing increasingly indifferent. What's wrong with him...?"
"If I'm strong enough, will the boss tell me the reason?"
Thinking of this, Crassus's eyes grew increasingly determined. He shared a similar view with the old count, believing that as long as he became strong enough, even if he couldn't help Logo, he could at least become his support.
This is why Crassus became increasingly demanding of himself, and correspondingly, his gains also increased significantly.
When you possess something you truly value, the power that arises from your protective instincts will be immense.
The Tier Two of the competition began soon.
Spatial fluctuations appeared, Logo a lightness in his body as the scene before him changed drastically.
Yellow sand filled the sky, dust particles swirled, the sky was gray and visibility was less than fifty meters. Even more terrifying, Logo actually felt thirsty, an experience he hadn't had in a long time.