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

Hearing Icarus’s words, the three of them fell silent once more.

This concerned Daniel’s only daughter, Rose—they couldn’t say anything lightly.

Everything had happened far too quickly back then.

So fast that no one truly understood what had transpired behind the scenes.

“Just as Icarus said, we can’t hide the truth. But since we don’t know the full details, we should wait and see how Lord Daniel reacts first.”

Kaylyn looked at the two as she spoke.

For people like them—outsiders to Crossbridge Academy—this was not something they could judge.

After confirming some final details, the three of them went their separate ways.

Kaylyn remained standing there alone, lost in thought.

…

Inside the Blue Jade Guild’s Secret Realm.

A vast amount of mana was converging in one location.

Gathering and dispersing—over and over—

as if following some unusual rhythm.

At the very center of this mana flow sat a young man in meditation.

It was Daniel.

The mana around him pulsed with his breathing,

rising and falling like ocean tides.

Then, Daniel opened his eyes.

For a moment, his gaze gleamed with a sharp, piercing light.

Over the course of a year, Daniel had completely refined his power.

Every single rank was pushed to its absolute peak

before he advanced to the next stage.

He had meticulously solidified his foundation.

Now, Daniel stood on the verge of Earth God Rank.

With a single step—he could cross the threshold.

“One year has passed… I wonder how that little girl is doing?”

With that thought, Daniel stood up and traced Alice’s presence.

To his surprise—

Alice had actually found the cauldron.

In this secret realm, training near the cauldron would greatly accelerate one’s cultivation.

For someone like Daniel, however, as long as there was mana,

it didn’t really matter where he trained.

So, he simply stepped past the magic array

and entered another space.

At the very center of this space stood a massive cauldron.

Inside, sitting in meditation—was Alice.

“Hey, how’s it going?”

“Of course, I’ve made great progress! With my talent,

I successfully advanced within just a year—”

Alice stood up from the cauldron.

She patted the dust off her clothes.

Then—she paused.

She sensed Daniel’s aura…

And realized—it was stronger than hers.

“I knew it! You’re here just to mock me!”

Alice, who had just stood up, immediately sat back down cross-legged.

“I’m warning you—do not disturb me!”

“If I hadn’t wasted time searching for this cauldron,

I would’ve already reached Earth God Rank too!

Don’t get cocky!”

“Stay away from me!”

She frowned,

her expression serious as she resumed absorbing mana.

Daniel simply smiled.

Her competitive nature was truly something else.

With that, he quietly left the space.

…

About half a month later, Daniel felt the time had come.

“If you still want to stay, I’ll let the Blue Jade Guild know.

I, however, need to leave.”

At this point, Daniel had perfected his strength.

He was ready to step into Earth God Rank.

“Daniel, you’re leaving?”

“Wait—before you go,

can you check my progress?

I want to know if there’s anything I still need to improve!”

Alice understood well what Daniel had been doing over the past year.

Though she often boasted about her talent,

deep down, she deeply respected Daniel’s dedication.

“It’s unnecessary.

Your talent and mine aren’t really comparable.

You’re already doing quite well.”

With the Dream Realm’s unique advantages,

Alice had high potential—she could likely become a God Lord in the future.

But reaching God King…

That would depend on which rules she comprehended.

That said, staying here any longer wouldn’t be very meaningful for her.

And so, the two of them left the secret realm together.

The moment Daniel stepped out,

he saw two elders, Brown, and an unfamiliar man waiting for him.

“Daniel, sir, I am Edwin, chief of the Blue Jade Guild.

I heard you were in seclusion, so I didn’t get the chance to meet you earlier.

That’s why I came to personally greet you now.”

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Hearing how Edwin addressed him,

Daniel was surprised.

Wasn’t this… a bit too respectful?

Had they found out something?

Daniel didn’t quite understand.

“You’re too kind.

If not for the Blue Jade Guild’s secret realm,

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I would have taken much longer to reach this level.”

“It was nothing.

It is the Blue Jade Guild’s duty to assist you.

By the way—does Daniel, sir have any further requests?

We will certainly fulfill them.”

“In that case,

I need a quiet place to break through to Earth God Rank.”

Daniel looked at him and stated plainly.

“I want that too!”

Alice chimed in.

“Of course. Please follow me—

our Blue Jade Guild has just the right place.”

With that, Edwin led Daniel and Alice away.

…

At that moment, three hidden figures stood in the void.

They had concealed their presence to the extreme.

“It really does… seem like Lord Daniel.”

“So… should we approach him now?”

“I’m feeling a bit… nervous…”

Cyr’s palms were sweaty.

“Maybe we should wait a little longer.

After all, Lord Daniel still needs to break through.”

“After leaving Tuck Village,

Lord Daniel never really cared about advancing his rank.

But recently,

he suddenly entered seclusion and pushed himself forward.

He’s about to step into Earth God Rank…”

“Could something… have happened?”

“Maybe we should just observe for now.

We’ll talk to him after he completes his breakthrough.”

“Agreed!”

…

Edwin led Daniel and Alice to a remote desert.

The area was desolate and completely isolated.

“This is the perfect place for your breakthrough.

If you’re reaching Earth God Rank,

you may have to endure some tribulations.”

Hearing Edwin’s words,

Daniel nodded.

Back when he first advanced…

Wasn’t there a Thunder Tribulation?

Honestly, Daniel couldn’t quite remember.

All he did recall was slamming the God Realm’s Gate down,

and casually forging it into a half-divine artifact for Nora.

This time…

Would he still need the God Realm’s Gate?

Probably not—

since the various continents had already merged into one.

“I’ll go first!”

Alice declared.

She sat cross-legged,

preparing to face her tribulation.

From mortal to divine—

Even in the new God Realm,

tribulations still occurred.

The most common was the Thunder Tribulation.

The moment Alice’s aura flared,

dark storm clouds gathered overhead.

The sky, once clear, was now covered in oppressive black clouds.

From a distance, the elders of the Blue Jade Guild watched the scene.

They couldn’t get any closer.

Otherwise, the Thunder Tribulation might become even stronger.

Even from afar,

the ominous black clouds made them feel uneasy.

“When we advanced to Earth God Rank,

it wasn’t this intense…”

“This girl… her talent must be extraordinary.”

“By the way, Chief, didn’t you say…

the Sanctuary Lord was coming to watch personally?

At this rate, we’ll be losing this genius to the sanctuary!”

Elder Wood sighed in regret.

“That’s to be expected.

After all, the Blue Jade Guild is merely a subsidiary of the sanctuary.”

Edwin had no complaints.

Geniuses like Alice…

Did not belong here.