Imprisoned for a Trillion Years, I Was Worshipped by All Gods!

At this point, the battle between the two sides had reached a critical stage.

Neither side seemed willing to stop until the other was completely annihilated.

Just then, a group of figures appeared in the sky, noticing the scene below.

They descended from the air.

“Why are you fighting here?”

A man landed amidst the chaos, and as soon as he appeared,

a powerful aura emanated from him, forcing both sides to halt their actions.

Both groups could clearly see that this man was not someone they could afford to provoke.

They had no choice but to temporarily stop fighting.

“My lord, this mine has been guarded by the Moraine Family for generations.

We’ve always maintained good relations with the surrounding forces,

but now these people seek to take the mine from us!

Please, my lord, deliver justice!”

The young woman was the first to speak.

“Oh? Is that so?”

The other families, knowing they were in the wrong,

kept their heads down and didn’t dare say a word.

“Your family has managed this mine for many years; you’ve indeed done well.

Their attempt to seize it is certainly wrong.”

“Thank you, my lord, for upholding justice!

This ice stone mine has produced countless top-grade ice stones over the years.

Our Moraine Family has accumulated many such treasures—”

“No need. I’ll examine it myself.”

The man interrupted, releasing his mind power to scan the mine below.

After a moment, he spoke:

“What did you call this material?”

“Ice stone, my lord. It allows people to learn ice magic more quickly.”

“Hahaha… how amusing!

“You ignorant fools, squandering such treasures!

Ice stone? Let me tell you, this is called frostvein stone!

And the most valuable resource in the entire mine is the ice crystal!”

“Ice crystal is the essence of the frostvein stone,

and obtaining it gives a significant chance of comprehending the rule of ice! Do you understand?”

The man hovered in the air, addressing the people below.

“Yes, my lord. If you desire it, we are willing to offer the ice crystal to you,”

the young woman quickly replied.

But all she heard in response was a contemptuous laugh from the man above.

“If I want it, why would I need your permission?

Weaklings like you are not worthy of owning frostvein stone.”

Hearing these words, the young woman looked up at the man in disbelief.

She had never expected him to say such a thing.

“My lord… surely you’re joking?”

“I never joke.

I’ve already imparted so much valuable knowledge to you fools about to die.

Now, you can die without regrets.”

As the man’s voice fell,

a terrifying aura emanated from his body.

Everyone on the ground suddenly felt an icy chill,

as if the cold was emanating from within their very hearts.

Even though the sun was shining brightly,

the chill was inescapable.

Before long, they found themselves completely immobile,

frozen solid like statues of ice.

Moments later,

under the blazing sunlight,

the ice statues glittered brilliantly. Sёarch* The nôᴠel Fire.nёt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

The man descended to the ground.

With a single step,

a shockwave swept across the area.

The shockwave shattered the ice statues into fine powder in an instant.

“That’s much quieter,” he said.

“These idiots couldn’t even recognize frostvein stone.

Lucky for me, I happened to pass by!”

“With this frostvein stone,

my family should be able to produce a few more heaven-tier gods,

providing us with some added security.”

Having said this,

the man strode toward the mine.

The effects of the calamity were spreading across the God Realm.

Incidents like this, where long-standing grudges erupted into full-blown conflict,

were becoming increasingly common.

It was as if the God Realm had regressed to a primal state—

survival of the fittest.

Only the strongest could survive.

As for the weak?

Their fate was to be consumed.

With the calamity looming,

those unable to quickly strengthen themselves

would be as insignificant as dust,

easily wiped out by the residual energy of others’ battles.

In such a situation,

the God Realm became a stage for systematic slaughter.

In the southern part of the God Realm,

home to the beast clans,

various kingdoms of different species dotted the landscape.

At the border between the beast clans and the human territories,

a group of imposing beast clan god kings had gathered.

Five beast clan god kings stood on the border,

their immense presence evident.

Across from them,

human god kings had also assembled,

led by the Giant Mountain God King.

“Serpent God King,

what brings you here?”

At the forefront of the beast clan god kings

stood a dragon-like serpent.

“What do you think?

“Don’t you humans know?

The events in the Eastern Wastes—

even we of the beast clans felt them.

Are you humans blind?”

“The calamity is upon us!”

The news of the calamity wasn’t limited to humans.

The beast clans of the God Realm were well aware of it, too.

The beast clans firmly believed

that the calamity heralded their resurgence.

They were convinced that the God Realm

would return to the ancient order,

where the beast clans reigned supreme.

In ancient times,

the God Realm was ruled by the beast clans.

But after various upheavals,

the beast clans had been forced to retreat to the southern regions of the God Realm.

Now, things were different.

The calamity was an opportunity for the beast clans to rise again,

laying the foundation for their dominance.

The human god kings had already grown anxious,

even before the beast clans had made any actual moves.

“I’ve heard of the events in the Eastern Wastes,

but do you intend to invade our human territories?”

“Your human territories? What a joke!

“In ancient times,

the entire God Realm was the domain of the beast clans.

“Even during the era of the Divine Dynasty,

we shared the God Realm with you humans.”

But…

after the Divine Dynasty was destroyed,

the beast gods of the beast clans disappeared.

Since then,

the beast clans had been confined to their corner of the God Realm.

“That may be,

but where are your sacred beasts and divine beasts now?”

“You… human god king, you deserve death!”

The Serpent God King surged with a terrifying aura,

directing it toward the Giant Mountain God King.

The Giant Mountain God King remained composed,

wearing a faint smile.

He knew that the Serpent God King wouldn’t truly escalate matters yet.

His earlier provocations were merely meant to agitate the Serpent God King,

giving him an advantage in the upcoming discussions.

As expected,

just as the Serpent God King was about to act,

a woman intervened.

She had a charming, fox-like face and several tails swaying behind her.

“There’s no need to act now.”

Turning to the Giant Mountain God King,

she asked,

“You humans summoned us—

was it just for this?

If so, let’s end this and go to war already!”

Her words shifted the momentum,

allowing her to regain control of the conversation.

The Giant Mountain God King quickly replied,

“Since the Fox God King has spoken,

let’s move on to serious matters.”

“Serious matters?

“What business could we beast clan god kings possibly have with you humans?”

“This calamity presents an opportunity,

doesn’t it?

“An opportunity for you beast clans to seize the God Realm!”

The Giant Mountain God King looked directly at the Fox God King.

“Indeed.

“There will be a battle between us eventually.

“And…

you’re all the god kings whose territories border ours, correct?”

“That’s right.

“Which is why we know that during this calamity,

your beast clan’s rise is inevitable.

“But the calamity hasn’t fully arrived yet.

“If you beast clans act too hastily…

Find adventures at empire

aren’t you afraid of stumbling?”