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

Daniel had noticed something the moment they entered this place.

There was indeed a magic array within the lake.

And at the bottom of the lake, there was an immense amount of faith energy.

But the source of that energy…

wasn’t at the bottom of the lake at all.

Instead, it was similar to the arrangement Daniel had once set up at Crossbridge Academy.

The so-called divine artifact wasn’t hidden in the lake bottom like Freya and the others believed.

Rather, it was placed elsewhere.

A magic array was being used to conceal the artifact’s true location.

Meanwhile, another array with a transfer function was channeling the faith energy from the artifact into the lake.

It was the same method Daniel had once used at Crossbridge Academy’s lake.

At first, he had wanted to tell Freya about it.

But she…

didn’t seem interested.

So he decided not to bother.

Since she was so determined to search the lake bottom herself,

he might as well let her.

Now, after Daniel had spoken,

both Dana and Bliss turned to him with puzzled expressions.

They didn’t understand how Daniel could be so certain.

“The real location is here. Follow me.”

As Daniel spoke,

a small portal suddenly appeared before him.

Without hesitation, he stepped through.

Bliss thought for a moment, Your journey continues at My Virtual Library Empire

then followed.

Dana hesitated, glancing at the lake,

but soon decided to go as well.

After stepping through the portal,

the three of them found themselves in a relatively small space.

At its center stood a cauldron.

The faith energy was overflowing from within it,

before being absorbed by the surrounding magic array and transported elsewhere—

likely into the lake.

Seeing this,

it became clear to everyone—

this cauldron was the real divine artifact!

“It’s… really here?!!”

Bliss exclaimed in disbelief.

Looking at the cauldron,

Daniel felt an odd sense of familiarity.

As if he had seen it somewhere before.

Then suddenly—

he remembered.

Back in Crossbridge World,

he and Nina had once traveled north of Riverside City to a small town…

Blackwater Town.

Later, it had become Blackwater City.

To commemorate Rose and others,

the people there had built statues…

And an incense burner cauldron.

It looked almost identical to this one.

The more Daniel stared at the cauldron, the more familiar it seemed.

He was almost certain—

if this wasn’t the exact same one,

then it must be deeply connected.

Or rather…

Was this a replica?

That possibility made sense.

Since Rose and the others had now reached the rank of Supreme Guardians,

if this cauldron was truly used for their offerings,

then by now, it should have become a Supreme Artifact.

Yet this one… wasn’t quite at that level.

So, this was likely just a copy.

But if Blue Jade Guild had a replica of this cauldron…

Did that mean Blue Jade Guild was connected to Rose and Crossbridge World?

Previously, Blue Jade Guild had also produced a replica of Rose’s sword scar.

So…

who had founded Blue Jade Guild?

Someone with ties to Crossbridge World?

“Daniel, aren’t you going to cultivate?”

Bliss asked, noticing that Daniel had been staring blankly at the cauldron.

This place was perfect for training!

Daniel glanced at Bliss and Dana,

then said,

“I will.

But my training habits are a bit unique.

Just don’t disturb me.”

With that, Daniel set up a simple magic array around himself,

blocking out sound and visibility.

However, instead of staying here,

Daniel spent his time exploring the secret realm,

gathering resources.

He also absorbed all the mana crystals that had formed in the lake,

converting them into his own power.

A month passed in this way.

The time to leave the secret realm was approaching.

Daniel returned to the valley.

There were clear signs of battle—

likely between Freya and Godfrey.

They had probably fought after realizing there was nothing at the bottom of the lake.

Daniel entered the chamber where the cauldron was kept.

Dana and Bliss were still cultivating.

And during this time,

their relationship had clearly deepened.

“Bliss, it’s time to leave.”

Daniel said.

Bliss immediately opened his eyes,

gratefully looking at Daniel.

“Alright, I understand.”

With that, the three of them left the secret realm.

Elder Holt was already waiting outside.

When he saw Bliss standing beside Dana,

a knowing smile crossed his face.

Then he turned to Daniel and said,

“In two days, we’ll set off for Blue Jade Guild. Are you prepared—”

But mid-sentence,

Holt suddenly noticed something.

Daniel…

had already broken through to Master Rank!

“You… You’ve reached Master Rank?”

“Yeah. I got lucky and found that divine artifact,

so I broke through.”

Holt didn’t question it further.

After all, the secret realm was filled with different opportunities.

“Good. Now that you’ve reached Master Rank,

you’ll have more protection.

When the time comes,

someone will escort you and Freya to Blue Jade Guild.”

Daniel nodded.

He was very interested in Blue Jade Guild.

A mere sword scar was one thing.

But this cauldron…

If it had no connection to Riverside City,

Daniel simply wouldn’t believe it!

“By the way,

did you meet Freya in the secret realm?

The girl with the unicorn bloodline?”

“Yeah.

She’s quick to attack.”

Daniel replied.

“Yes, because of her upbringing,

she’s prone to violence.

If you must interact with her later,

try to keep your distance.”

Holt advised him seriously.

But as he finished speaking,

he noticed something strange—

Bliss was looking at him with an odd expression.

As if Holt had said something completely wrong.

Bliss wanted to tell him what had happened inside the secret realm…

But…

it was simply too unbelievable.

If he hadn’t seen it himself,

even he wouldn’t have believed it.

However…

Watson and others had witnessed it too.

Perhaps if they spoke about it,

his teacher might believe it more easily.

Holt, however, ignored Bliss’s strange look.

After giving them a few more instructions,

they parted ways.

Since Holt wasn’t Daniel’s direct teacher,

their connection was limited.

Two days later,

a massive airship landed at Thousand Suns Hall.

Daniel was summoned—

it was time to leave for Blue Jade Guild.

Standing aboard the airship,

watching Thousand Suns Hall shrink beneath him,

Daniel felt a strange sense of déjà vu.

Not long ago,

he had watched Greenstone City shrink the same way.

“Daniel,

this is a gift from Bliss.”

Dana approached, handing him an item.

It was a token of gratitude—

for Daniel looking after Bliss in the secret realm.

Without Daniel,

Bliss would have died at Freya’s hands.

Not to mention…

his relationship with Dana had taken a huge step forward.

Dana was on the airship because of her teacher.

Her mentor was the one leading the group to Blue Jade Guild.

So, she too would be making the journey.