"So, if the Will of the Universe wants to Transcendence, it also needs this glimmer of hope, right?"
Su Wen frowned and asked, "If that's the case, then the fact that the Will of the Universe was ambivalent and watched helplessly Current Battle God was exiled in the First Era can be explained."
If the glimmer of hope offered by chaos is the power of the Incumbent True God.
If the First Era is won, will the subsequent Incumbent True God, empowered by this inevitability, appear one after another?
Then, the nine Incumbent True God, like the most beautiful flowers bestowed upon them by Chaos, simultaneously bloomed in the First Era?
Wrong!
If the Current Battle God had directly crushed the Remnant Clan and created an excellent battle situation, then perhaps... there would have been no division into subsequent eras.
Then, all we have to do is wait for the appearance of the Incumbent True God over the long years.
If the comrades of the Current Battle God were still alive, perhaps the power of this front-line upgrade and transformation would appear in another form.
But coincidentally, the warriors on Current Battle God... all perished.
Therefore, the Divine Fate Universe's Will of the Universe was anxious, and even intentionally or unintentionally cooperated with the enemy to separate the Incumbent True God, perhaps in order to pursue that sliver of hope for its own Transcendence?
The Daoist Canon states, "Of the fifty aspects of the Dao, one must transcend to attain the ultimate."
The Incumbent Star God said softly, "Who doesn't need this 'one' that has vanished?"
After saying this, the Incumbent Star God looked at Su Wen and nodded slightly.
Clearly, the Incumbent Star God fully agreed with the meaning behind Su Wen's question.
He also knew that the Current Battle God had been banished.
The Second Age is the closest to the First Age.
Similarly, it is the era in which the elders of the First Era left behind the largest number of artifacts.
Therefore, regarding the events of the First Age, we rely on both written records and oral accounts from the people.
Of course, another aspect is one's own divination and deduction abilities.
Using these three approaches simultaneously is enough to thoroughly understand all the major events that occurred in the First Era.
"Therefore, I estimate that this is what the Will of the Universe thinks."
With Incumbent Star God on duty displayed a brand-new star battle map.
In addition to the geographical layouts of the Divine Fate Universe, the Immortal Clan Universe, and the Descender Universe, there are also detailed layouts of four other realms.
"The Four Siyun Universe, the Qiang Beast Universe, the True Demon Universe, and the Destruction Charm Universe —these are the four universes I know the most about."
The Incumbent Star God duty paused for a moment, then reassured them, "Don't worry too much. Although these Aging Universe are nominally allied, they are still in cahoots."
"But they are also very wary of each other, and a little manipulation of alliances can easily cause their alliances to crumble."
"However, this is something that needs to be done by your Ninth Era."
"In the Second or Third Era, immense pressure to survive will be needed to force the Will of the Universe to side with us."
"It's fine if you don't want to do it. Didn't you say I'd still be around in the Ninth Era?"
"So if we meet again someday, leave this to me."
"Alright, let's talk about these enemies later. First, let's discuss the plans of Mother Earth, who should be firmly on our side and giving us the strongest support!"
"Based on my observations, and combined with the information you received from the future, it's not difficult to deduce one thing."
"The Will of the Universe still needs us right now, so it won't attack you before it has completely devoured these enemies."
"But once you achieve brilliant results in the Ninth Era, such as destroying a few universes, and then the Will of the Universe devours those universes, it will replenish its own strength."
"After that, things will change."
"Therefore, my advice is that if your Ninth Era is to exert its strength and take over those few universes, it's best not to end up like Baili Chaoge of the Fifth Era, being swallowed up by the Will of the Universe."
"The primordial power of the entire universe—that's a cure-all!"
"Don't even mention ordinary God King experts; even I, Current Battle God on the verge of Transcendence, would experience a very noticeable improvement after Refinement."
"If that's the case, why not absorb and strengthen yourself?"
Across from him, Su Wen's eyes flashed upon hearing this.
Someone with Incumbent Theater God shouldn't be someone who only knows how to strengthen the universe but not how to strengthen themselves.
"Actually, if the Will of the Universe firmly stands on our side and doesn't try to harm us, then Baili Chaoge's actions are perfectly acceptable."
The Incumbent Star God glanced at Su Wen, as if he had guessed what Su Wen was thinking.
"The very origin of the universe, while greatly beneficial for cultivators to devour and Refinement, cannot ultimately be perfectly absorbed."
"But one universe can achieve perfect absorption by devouring another."
"And after digesting the essence of the defeated universe, our universe will burst forth with even more vibrant vitality."
"The vitality of the rules within the universe, the upper limit of the rules, and even the number of powerful beings it can accommodate will experience a qualitative leap. We help the universe win, and the universe's absorption of the origin after its victory will naturally reward us."
"A win-win situation!"
"But all of this is predicated on... the Will of the Universe not betraying us."
After saying this, the Incumbent Star God duty asked in a low voice, "God of Wealth, with the example of the Current Battle God before us, are you willing to gamble on this?"
"Perhaps our Mother Universe was outmaneuvered by those old Will of the Universe, or perhaps there are other reasons we are yet to know."
"But faced with this situation, would you rather hold power in your own hands and negotiate with the Will of the Universe with full confidence after a future victory, or would you rather entrust the lives of yourself and your companions to a Will of All Beings that might be in trouble?"
"Perhaps the other side gave birth to us, perhaps the other side gave birth to the land and resources that nurtured us."
"If we are bound by the highest moral principles, everything we do is for the purpose of protecting the universe and our home."
"Therefore, when faced with Mother Universe's butcher's knife, we should lay down our resistance, and even cooperate with her, allowing her to absorb our current power, and willingly offer the wisp of life bestowed by chaos to Mother Universe."
Su Wen chuckled upon hearing the tone of the Incumbent Star God on duty.
"Why are you laughing?"
The Incumbent Star God remained expressionless and asked softly, "Was there a problem with what I just said?"
Su Wen shook his head and said, "There's no problem. The universe nurtured us, and we swear to defend it to the death. There's no problem with that."
"But the root of it all is that I was willing, not forced."
"Besides... today is our first meeting, you probably don't know my personality."
With that, Su Wen smiled slightly and continued, "Actually, before I knew the plans of the Will of the Universe, the enemies we face, and most of what you've told me today..."
"I have already come to regard the Will of the Universe as my hypothetical enemy."