Bang!
With a gunshot, a long, golden bullet shot out from the muzzle of the revolver-shaped [Sovereign of Fate], piercing through the forehead of the Goddess of Misfortune, whose face was filled with horror, leaving a hole the size of a little finger, with holes at both ends.
Then, countless golden cracks spread from the wound towards the body of the Goddess of Misfortune, instantly enveloping her entire body. Brilliant golden light shone out, making it appear as if the Goddess of Misfortune was bound by a golden spider web.
Boom!!
With another soft sound, under the watchful eyes of many powerful figures, the Goddess of Misfortune, who had been so imposing just moments before and wore the [Crown of Extreme Fortune], was completely wiped out, leaving only a cloud of gold and red mist in her place.
Buzz!!
[Sovereign of Fate] vibrated, and extremely intricate patterns lit up on the surface of the gun. The muzzle, about the size of a little finger, suddenly burst out with an unstoppable suction force, drawing the golden-red mist into the gun.
With a crisp click, the [Sovereign of Fate], which had only four bullets left in its magazine after firing one, received another bullet, bringing it to its theoretical maximum capacity.
At the same time, as the Goddess of Misfortune was personally killed by the Goddess of Luck, half of the "Authority of Fortune" that the former possessed fell into the hands of the latter and was merged with her.
Combined with the other half of the "Authority of Fortune" that the Goddess of Luck already possesses, she already has the complete "Authority of Fortune." Once she seizes the "Authority of Destiny" reserved by the Goddess of Fate, the "Authority of Fate" born from the rules of the Astral Realm will be complete again, and a new Goddess of Fate will ascend her throne.
The powerful figures present were at least at the level of Main God or held corresponding positions. Their knowledge was at the pinnacle of the Astral Realm, and much information that would be considered top secret by True God was not mysterious to them.
This also includes the event of the separation of the "Authority of Fate".
In short, the Goddess of Fate, due to the limitations of her own path, must separate her complete "Authority of Fate".
Fate = Destiny + Fortune.
Destiny, or what has already happened, symbolizes Absolute Order and can also be called destiny.
Fortune, on the other hand, refers to things that haven't happened yet, symbolizing a chaotic future or a period of change.
Destiny and Fortune do not have a fixed order; they interact with each other. Sometimes, Destiny gives rise to Fortune, so destiny comes first. Sometimes, Fortune comes to an end, bears fruit, and produces Destiny, in which case fortune comes first.
In conclusion, Fate is unpredictable, and no one dares to say that they can completely control Fate.
That said, after weighing the options, the Goddess of Fate left behind the "Authority of Destiny," dividing the "Authority of Fortune" in two, allowing each to choose its own host.
Positive Fortune, also known as luck, grants a person who receives this power the title of Goddess of Luck, while those who do not are the Goddess of Misfortune.
From the moment they inherited their divine positions, the two goddesses understood their destiny: they had to obtain complete "Authority of Fortune" in order to be qualified to challenge the divine position of Fate.
Otherwise, with only half the Authority of Fortune, it would be impossible to contend with the Goddess of Fate.
The Fate Supremacy War arose under these circumstances. As the main form of conflict between the Goddess of Luck and the Goddess of Misfortune, this is also a characteristic of the gods of Fate. To grasp the Authority of Fate, it is not enough to just study it in isolation. Other beings must also participate so that they can better glimpse the vast and boundless River of Fate.
According to the Goddess of Fate, Fate has its own way, which is beyond human intervention. Letting things take their natural course is the right path. Therefore, she never interferes in the struggle between the two goddesses in any way, and always appears indifferent.
But in reality, no one knows for sure. After all, in the entire Astral Realm, when it comes to the Dao of Fate alone, who can compare to this ancient god of Fate who was born from the very beginning of time?
In the repeated Fate Supremacy War, sometimes Goddess of Luck prevails, sometimes Goddess of Misfortune wins. The struggle between the two intensifies, and they ultimately choose to settle their differences in this final Fate Supremacy War.
This is why the Goddess of Misfortune painstakingly released a large number of seeds of misfortune into the Astral Realm to collect the power of Fortune, thereby forging the [Crown of Extreme Fortune], an Immortal Main God Artifact.
And so, the Goddess of Luck, through various means, borrowed the Miracle Creation [Sovereign of Fate] from the supreme ancient god of the Primordial Heaven, the God of Battle War, and in one fell swoop killed the Goddess of Misfortune, restoring the "Authority of Fortune" to its complete state.
Gazing at the figure in the center of the hall, radiating a rich divine Radiance, the powerful figures on the surrounding thrones all turned their gazes toward the Goddess of Fate, wanting to see how she would react.
Will she continue with her own policy of non-interference, or will she break free of her established persona and intervene?
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the Goddess of Fate sat upright, her body motionless, the Mist of Fate surrounding her still hazy and unmoved, as if the integrity of the "Authority of Fortune" was not something she cared about.
Upon witnessing this scene, different expressions flickered in the eyes of the many bigwigs. Some were astonished, while others looked on with admiration, but none of them uttered a word, quietly waiting for time to pass.
If the main characters aren't in a hurry, then those of us just watching the show certainly don't need to be either. Putting everything else aside, watching the spectacle makes the trip worthwhile.
Besides the Goddess of Fate, many eyes are also on the "God of Spirits," one of the six supreme ancient gods of the Primordial Heaven. The fact that the Goddess of Luck actually holds the [Sovereign of Fate], the number one treasure of the Primordial Heaven, means that its significance is far from simple and must hold a great secret.
However, just like the Goddess of Fate, the God of Spirits also maintained a calm and composed demeanor, sitting upright with an indifferent expression, making it impossible to discern his true intentions. Therefore, we had no choice but to turn our attention back to the Goddess of Luck.
The fusion of the Goddess of Luck with the "Authority of Fortune" proceeded without any setbacks. The entire process was incredibly smooth, and the power itself seemed eager to merge, with no obstacles or hindrances whatsoever.
And so, under the watchful eyes of those who held unreadable meanings but were mostly filled with expectation, the Goddess of Luck, with her long hair flowing in the wind, slowly opened her eyes.
Her golden skirt fluttered like light clouds, perfectly complementing her exquisitely beautiful and ethereal face, making anyone who looked at her feel instantly ashamed of their own appearance.
"Congratulations, my daughter, on successfully merging the ' Authority of Fortune ' into one."
The Goddess of Fate finally spoke, her face shrouded in Mist, as if reflecting the changes in her expression. The daughter she spoke of was not surprising to the other powerful figures. In the divine realm, kinship was sometimes determined by the succession of authority. Although the Goddess of Luck and Goddess of Misfortune were not born to the Goddess of Fate, it was reasonable to call them daughters.
Well... at least, that's what everyone thinks, except... the Goddess of Fate herself.
Upon hearing the words of the Goddess of Fate, the Goddess of Luck didn't give it much thought. Instead, she smiled slightly, her beautiful face blooming like a flower, dazzling and radiant, and said, "Then, Mother, what gift do you wish to give your daughter?"
"What gift do you desire?" The voice of the Goddess of Fate remained unchanged, exuding only grandeur and majesty.
"I think the seat under Mother is quite nice, so... why don't you give it to me?!" Goddess of Luck was still all smiles as she spoke, her long legs swaying, her skirt fluttering, her two large white pythons intertwined as she moved forward.
None of the bigwigs present were attracted by the two white pythons; instead, their eyes were drawn to the right hand of the Goddess of Luck, where she held a super weapon of mass destruction: [The Sovereign of Fate].
As Miracle Creation, the [Sovereign of Fate] is renowned throughout the entire Astral Realm. More than one Supreme God has perished under its gun, and even Eternity beings have been wounded by this treasure.
According to intelligence gathered from various sources across the Astral Realm, [Sovereign of Fate] has six magazines, each with a maximum capacity of one round.
Under normal circumstances, the [Sovereign of Fate] can hold a maximum of five bullets at a time, with the empty magazine representing an "unchangeable variable" that can never be reduced.
In other words, an empty magazine can be roughly equal to a [variable], while a magazine filled with bullets symbolizes a [quantity]. The ratio of the latter to the total number of magazines is the probability of killing the target.
Because the future is full of uncertainty and can change at any time due to variables, once the [Sovereign of Fate] locks onto a certain goal, the [Inducement] is determined.
At this point, a bullet will immediately appear in the empty magazine, so theoretically, if you're extremely lucky, pulling the trigger will kill the target instantly.
However, anyone familiar with the characteristics of the Sovereign of Fate, or with a basic understanding of the general rules of Fate -based weapons, would not do this. More precisely, they would not do this unless forced into a desperate situation.
In fact, if [Sovereign of Fate Sovereign of Fate] does not fire a bullet after the trigger is pulled, then the gun will instantly turn around, aim at the wielder, automatically load a bullet, and fire!
If this shot hits, Supreme God- level being would be severely injured, and the consequences are unimaginable.
If the target misses, the [Sovereign of Fate] will not return to its initial state. Instead, it must continue to shoot, entering a gamble until either the target or the master is hit, at which point it will return to its initial state.
This means that if five bullets are loaded into the magazine and the target is not killed, [Sovereign of Fate] will automatically load a sixth bullet, entering the only full magazine state, which not only guarantees a 100% hit but also greatly increases its power.
It gives off a feeling that "unlucky people are not worthy of being in charge," and that bad luck means you deserve to die. This is typical of people who are easily angered.
As for how to fill the bullets of [Sovereign of Fate], the answer is also simple: first lock onto the target, then through various arrangements, set up more future factors, and converge the target's Fate line, causing the uncertain Mist of Fate to collapse and disappear, thereby increasing the probability of the target being eliminated.
This probability can never reach 100%, but it can get Infinity close.
In short, the person who wields the Sovereign of Fate can, through strategic planning, reduce variables, increase certainties, and raise the probability of a successful launch.
It's like digging a trap at a crossroads, but you can only dig one. How can you guarantee the prey will fall in?
The answer is to block all the other roads, leaving only one.
However, due to the wide road and limitations in tools and time, the trap cannot be dug to cover the entire width of the road, so the prey still has a chance to escape, although the probability is extremely low.
The Fate system is adept at behind-the-scenes planning and manipulating events, and [Sovereign of Fate] perfectly embodies this characteristic.
However, under normal circumstances, the magazine should be emptied instantly after [Sovereign of Fate] kills a target, unless... the Goddess of Misfortune was not the target set by the Goddess of Luck in the first place, and she was just taken care of by the latter.
But Goddess of Luck's true target...
As the Goddess of Luck made no attempt to conceal her intentions and uttered the words that would make the Goddess of Fate relinquish her throne, the powerful figures present quickly understood the problem.
Good heavens! I thought that after the Goddess of Luck seized complete "Authority of Fortune," she would lie low for a while, accumulate strength, and wait for the right opportunity to fight the Goddess of Fate. I never expected that this seemingly delicate and beautiful woman would be so fierce, wanting to take down her biggest opponent right away.
But upon closer reflection, it does seem to make sense.
First, after obtaining the complete "Authority of Fortune", the Goddess of Luck has been elevated to the level of Supreme God. At least in terms of power, she is no lower than the Goddess of Fate, only there is still a huge gap in terms of accumulation.
The problem is that you don't need a sun to light the fuse; all you need is a tiny flame.
Similarly, pulling the trigger of [the Sovereign of Fate] doesn't require all your power; a portion is enough.
The key lies in the terrifying power of this Miracle Creation itself.
After she finished speaking, Goddess of Luck didn't give Goddess of Fate a chance to speak, but instead decisively pulled the trigger.
With the five-round magazine full, [Sovereign of Fate] was activated once again. The slender golden bullet shot out from the muzzle, transcending the constraints of Space-Time, breaking the chain of cause and effect, and without any hindrance, instantly struck the head of the Goddess of Fate.
Goddess of Luck showed no mercy to her nominal mother, striking with ruthless decisiveness and swiftness.
However, what happened next startled all the big shots present, including the Goddess of Luck. The God of Spirits even suddenly stood up from his seat, his previous calm and composed demeanor completely gone.
As one of the six supreme ancient gods of the Primordial Heaven, the God of Spirits was naturally very familiar with the [Sovereign of Fate], but even so, the scene before him was still the first he had ever seen in his life.
The bullet, powerful enough to shatter the causal Fate of the Supreme God, actually stopped at the brow of the Goddess of Fate. Although it dispersed the Mist of Fate, revealing her true appearance, it did not harm the Goddess of Fate in the slightest, not even leaving a white mark.
What shocked the God of Spirits even more was that after the Mist dissipated, the Goddess of Fate revealed an absolutely beautiful face that He had seen before!
That is...
"Mother!!"
Goddess of Luck murmured blankly.