After bestowing the honor due to a "warrior," Luo Chen watched as he descended lightly from the grand palace platform and returned to the crowd.
As if still not recovered from their disbelief, the crowd lifted "Galshasbu" and tossed him high into the air, cheering.
Everyone stretched out their hands, hoping to gain a touch of the divine blessing from the victor through contact, hoping to catch a bit of the divine grace.
Taking it all in, Luo Chen stepped back from the platform, leaving the spotlight of the ceremony to the human child himself.
The responsibility that the divine should bear has been fulfilled.
As for the path ahead, it is up to him to tread.
"You two, haven't you had enough?"
Returning to the original spot, Luo Chen found the scene completely reversed, making him feel helpless.
At this moment, the Flower God, who had been in an offensive posture shortly before, had fallen to the ground, controlled by the Great Compassionate Tree King.
The two goddesses' pure white skirts were wrinkled, revealing their slender, jade-like legs, making them alluring.
After finally separating the two goddesses, watching them laugh and chat about some fun things, Luo Chen was at a loss.
"Speaking of which, we haven't heard from Ahkmal recently, and I feel a bit uneasy."
Hearing the mention of their friend's business, the Flower God and the Great Compassionate Tree King both became serious.
For three hundred years, since Luo Chen made an alliance with Buyel, the Red King had naturally joined them, and the Four Gods had even held banquets, becoming acquainted with each other.
However, for the past hundred years, the Red King had rarely interacted with his three friends, remaining hidden in the Red Sand City.
"The last time we met was a hundred years ago. It seemed like he was devoting himself entirely to the idea of unifying the wisdom of all mortals, attempting a grand undertaking to unify all dreams and power."
Marikatta's brow furrowed slightly, seemingly not optimistic about this.
Undoubtedly, this was a shared ideal of all the gods, but Ahkmal seemed to be veering off track.
"Only after experiencing the destruction of the divine whimsy will mortals have the opportunity to rise beyond divine will. For this, he will spare no effort," the Great Compassionate Tree King recited the words left by her friend.
That determination was so resolute that even a god was moved.
Mentioning the Red King, the joyful mood of the three gods present slightly subsided.
Initially, Luo Chen hadn't paid much attention to the Red King's decision. According to his fading memories, he was originally able to touch the forbidden because the Flower God used her own life as a sacrifice to open the passage to the stars and the abyss.
Now that the Flower God wasn't doing this, the Red King should be safe, at most, his actions might become more radical.
With this thought in mind, Luo Chen pondered for a moment before deciding to go and see for himself.
"I'll go to Red Sand City to see Ahkmal in a few days to figure out what he's up to."
The Flower God and the Great Compassionate Tree King nodded slightly.
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【The Flower God's Birthday Festival is over】
【Several days later】
【You set out alone on a journey to Red Sand City】
【Upon arrival, Ahkmal, who has been in seclusion for a hundred years, warmly welcomes you and asks about the purpose of your visit】
【You keep your worries hidden and greet him with polite inquiries. After the pleasantries, you casually inquire about his experiences over the past hundred years】
【Ahkmal is very happy to tell you that after a century of contemplation, he will create an ideal world for mankind】
【The first step is to create the sun and moon, so that there will be day and night. There should be three moons, and people will be able to follow the outline of the silver-coated sand dunes under the night sky to find the end of their destiny】
【Next, create weight, so that sand and soil sink, forming the earth, while what has no weight is the sky】
【Then, establish the Seven Wise Monks again, and let them govern the earth, water, and the trajectories of the stars】
【Remove the Seven Cycles of the Wheel, for the profound narrative will be blocked】
【Remove fear and sorrow, for the separation of life and death must be eliminated】
【Remove the original principles of regulation, judgment, and grace, so that the world will no longer fear the punishment from the heavens】
【Remove the Seven Monk Kings of Birds, Beasts, Fish, and Dragons, so that no one can steal wisdom】
【In this way, we can reach perfection. This perfect world, he calls the Ideal State - Aru】
【Although you find Ahkmal's ambitious proposal a bit extreme, it's not entirely without merit】
【You are reassured that your friend is still mentally sound, and you feel relieved. Destiny has already changed because of you, a butterfly, and the Red King may not face his predetermined fate】
【However, even so, you tell Ahkmal to watch out for potential flatterers around him, especially the Lamb King, the Ibis King, and the Crocodile King】
【Despite his surprise, Ahkmal promises to pay attention】
【After spending a month as his guest, you leave Red Sand City with peace of mind】
【Back in the Moon Goddess City of the Eternal Oasis, everything seems to be on track. It has been eight hundred years since you arrived in the Divine Era, and you will end your life simulation in less than two hundred years】
【You begin to ponder whether the future will continue according to its predetermined destiny if you leave the Divine Era, or whether it has already changed】
【You are a bit anxious about the uncertain future. If the Flower God and the Great Compassionate Tree King still perish as destined, you absolutely cannot accept it】
【Therefore, you plan to find a way to actively change destiny, rather than pinning your hopes on a nebulous possibility】
【Day and night, the Flower God, with her keen perception, notices your secret and asks you about it, but you don't answer. In her wisdom, she doesn't press further, but embraces you in her arms, removing all barriers and using the most genuine touch to dispel that feeling of emptiness】
【Congratulations, you have been fortunate enough to receive the Flower God's first night】
【The rose that has never loved anyone has finally lowered its shy petals for one person】
【The high-ranking goddess of heaven, the mother of the exiled dreamland, the hundred flowers are delighted for her to find a partner, and the human children all sincerely bless the union of the two deities】
【The Great Compassionate Tree King, far away in the rainforest, also learns of the news. She doesn't show any unusual emotions. For deities, spiritual resonance is often more pleasing, and more inseparable, than physical intimacy】
【You three continue to get along as before, and even become closer】
【However, just as some destined fates, the Central Continent, which has been peaceful for too long, will inevitably face wave after wave of dark tides】
【In a world where the wise enjoy peace and tranquility, in an era where brave young men and women woo lions and roses, no one foresees that disaster is slowly approaching】
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