The knight in the big world of American TV series

Chapter 2341

So compared to the distortion of death, eternity is already quite nice.

In fact, eternity is the model for the gods!

An omniscient and omnipotent being, yet one who does not interfere with the workings of the world! Is there a more perfect god than this?

Of course, eternity is not entirely detached from the world. Ultimately, it is still an individual existence. Although its existence transcends all dimensions, it is still essentially an individual with emotions. Naturally, it also has thoughts, and with thoughts, it naturally makes choices.

And so the Eternal Altar appeared.

While watching the play is one thing, Eternal will also applaud and give flowers to the 'actors'!
The Eternal Altar is such a place.

The premise is that eternity needs to see 'plays' that can make it happy.

In the past, those who came here, if they could not bring the drama that Eternity desired... then Eternity would create the drama itself!
For example, that pantheon god who tried to obtain true eternity... Eternity turned him into stone!

Eternity has neither lied nor deceived!
It gave that boring 'actor' the reward he wanted!

Stones may seem ordinary, but they are truly eternal!
Whether in deserts or grasslands, mountains or valleys, wherever you go, one thing is ubiquitous: rocks. So how are rocks formed? About 46 billion years ago, swirling gas and dust coalesced to form the Earth, initially a molten, incandescent sphere. Over time, the Earth's surface gradually cooled, forming a thin crust. These earliest rocks, primarily formed from cooled and solidified magma, are called igneous rocks. Incandescent magma erupts from the Earth's surface, rapidly cooling upon encountering air or seawater, solidifying into black basalt or grayish-white rhyolite.

If magma cools slowly deep within the Earth's crust, mineral crystals have enough time to grow, forming rocks with coarse grains, such as granite. These igneous rocks form the foundation of the Earth's lithosphere, constituting the framework of continental and oceanic crust. Rocks exposed on the surface are eroded by external forces such as wind, rain, and temperature changes. Day after day, year after year, rocks are weathered and broken down into sand and soil. These fragments are carried by rivers and eventually deposited in lakes, oceans, or low-lying areas. Layer upon layer of sediment accumulates, and the lower layers, under immense pressure and cemented by underground minerals, gradually compact and harden, forming sedimentary rocks. For example, common sandstone is formed from sand grains compacted and cemented over millions of years, while limestone often originates from the shells and bones of ancient marine organisms. These rocks often retain distinct layers and textures. When crustal movements bury rocks deeper underground, facing higher temperatures and pressures, the original rocks undergo changes in mineral composition and structure in a solid state, forming metamorphic rocks. For example, ordinary limestone can transform into marble under high temperature and pressure, and shale can transform into schist or even gneiss. These rocks typically have unique foliated structures, recording the intense crustal movements they have experienced. Metamorphism shows us that rocks are not eternally unchanging, but are constantly transformed by forces within the Earth. It is noteworthy that these three main types of rocks do not exist in isolation, but are interconnected through a grand cyclical system known as the "rock cycle." When metamorphic or sedimentary rocks deep within the Earth's crust are carried into the deeper mantle by tectonic movements, they may melt into magma. This magma then erupts or intrudes into the crust, cools, and forms new igneous rocks, completing a full cycle. This process has no beginning and no end.

The formation and evolution of rocks are not merely geological processes; they are also closely intertwined with life on Earth.

Many sedimentary rocks preserve traces of ancient life—fossils. These petrified remains of organisms provide crucial evidence for understanding the evolutionary history of life on Earth. From trilobites to dinosaurs, from ferns to early mammals, these fossils tell us how life adapted to and changed this rocky planet. Returning to the various stones we see every day: granite benches in parks, marble sculptures in churches, pebbles on riverbanks, sandstone cliffs on mountains, they all have long and complex formation histories. An ordinary piece of granite may have been born from magmatic activity hundreds of millions of years ago, undergone crustal uplift, endured millions of years of weathering and erosion, been transported by glaciers, and finally appeared before us. A piece of limestone may contain fragments of ancient ocean life, recording the history of a vanished ancient sea. From Stone Age tools to the pyramids of ancient Egypt, and to the stone used in modern architecture, stone has always been an important material for human culture and technological development. We utilize the durability of stone to build enduring structures, study the lifestyles of our ancestors through traces preserved in stone tools, and even predict earthquakes and volcanic activity by interpreting information in rocks. Scientists can also determine the age of rocks by analyzing radioactive isotopes, infer their formation environment by studying mineral composition, and interpret the history of crustal movement by observing rock structure and texture.

This is just the Earth we are familiar with.

There are more rocks in the universe!

The universe contains countless stars and celestial bodies. A closer look at their composition reveals that most appear to be made of rock. The universe began with the Big Bang approximately 138 billion years ago, releasing matter and energy. At that time, the universe was extremely hot, filled with particles and radiation. As the universe expanded and cooled, particles combined into atoms, then molecules, eventually forming stardust—the primordial matter of the universe. Stardust is primarily composed of heavy elements other than hydrogen and helium, including carbon, oxygen, silicon, and iron. In the early universe, this stardust clung together through complex chemical and physical processes, forming larger solid structures. For example, in our solar system, the Sun and all the planets were formed from such a massive cloud of stardust. This process created stars and planets as we know them, as well as countless asteroids, comets, and other celestial bodies. Therefore, stardust is the source of the universe's chemical diversity and the starting point for the formation of rocky celestial bodies.

Through observation and analysis of planets, scientists have discovered that planets can be broadly classified into two categories: rocky planets and gas giants.

Rocky planets, such as Earth, Mars, Venus, and Mercury, are primarily composed of rock and metal. They are relatively small, dense, and have solid terrestrial surfaces. Their rocky nature is determined by analyzing their mass, radius, and density, as well as by studying their light reflection and absorption characteristics through spectroscopy. For example, Earth's high density and solid surface directly point to its rocky composition. Gas giants, such as Jupiter and Saturn, are primarily composed of lighter elements like hydrogen and helium, possessing thick atmospheres and extensive gaseous shells. The identification and classification of these planets are based on their size, mass, and chemical composition derived through spectral analysis. Although gas giants occupy a place in the universe, rocky planets are far more numerous, especially among exoplanets discovered in recent years. For example, scientists have discovered thousands of exoplanets through various astronomical observations, such as the transit method and the radial velocity method. Surprisingly, many of these planets are rocky in nature, with sizes and masses similar to Earth, further demonstrating the prevalence of rocky celestial bodies in the universe.

Heavy elements such as carbon, oxygen, silicon, and iron are the foundation of rocky celestial bodies, but in the early universe, only the lightest elements, mainly hydrogen and helium, existed. So, how did these heavy elements come into being?

The formation of heavy elements begins with stars, giant spheres of gas that emit light and heat through nuclear fusion. During a star's life cycle, hydrogen nuclei first fuse into helium, and then heavier elements such as carbon, oxygen, and silicon are gradually produced through nuclear fusion. When the star's internal hydrogen fuel is exhausted, it switches to burning heavier elements. During this process, the temperature and pressure inside the star increase dramatically, allowing for the synthesis of even heavier elements, such as iron. Supernova explosions are another crucial process in the formation of heavy elements. When a massive star exhausts its nuclear fuel, it explodes violently, scattering the heavy elements synthesized inside into interstellar space. These elements then participate in the formation of new stars and planets, including rocky planets. Neutron star collisions are another scenario for heavy element production; during dense collisions of celestial bodies, elements heavier than iron, such as gold and platinum, can be synthesized. Therefore, the life cycle of stars and supernova explosions give rise to heavy elements and provide the necessary raw materials for the formation of rocky celestial bodies. Galaxies in the universe, including our Milky Way, are vast systems composed of stars, planets, stardust, and other forms of matter. The evolution of galaxies reveals how heavy elements are distributed throughout the universe and ultimately form rocky celestial bodies. A close examination of galactic evolution reveals that they continuously cycle heavy elements through the life cycle of stars—from birth to death: inside stars, light elements are converted into heavy elements through nuclear fusion, including iron, carbon, and oxygen, which constitute rocks; when a star ends its life, supernova explosions eject these heavy elements into interstellar space, providing material for the formation of new galaxies. Simultaneously, dust and gas clouds in galaxies gather under the influence of gravity, forming new stars and planetary systems. The rocky planets among these newborn celestial bodies are direct products of heavy elements. Observing galaxies of different ages and types reveals variations in heavy element abundance. Young galaxies have a lower proportion of heavy elements, reflecting the characteristics of the early universe, while older galaxies exhibit higher heavy element abundances, indicating they have experienced more generations of stellar life cycles. The phenomenon that most celestial bodies in the universe are rocky is the result of a series of complex and fascinating cosmic processes. From the formation of stardust to the birth of planets, to the secrets of heavy elements and the evolution of galaxies, all these reveal the mysteries of rocky celestial bodies in the universe.

Therefore, rocks are eternal, and they will only disappear completely when the universe is completely destroyed.

Eternity has not deceived him!
Others were unaware of this and always thought that Eternity was a god with a wicked sense of humor, and that the Altar of Eternity was just a joke he played on the entire universe... That's not entirely wrong.

But that doesn't mean Eternity won't fulfill the wishes of those who make them; it just depends on its mood.

If an ordinary person enters the Eternal Altar in a way that is not dramatic enough, then Eternity will only think that this is a trash actor, and trash actors naturally receive less reward.

If you want to get the corresponding reward, you have to show the corresponding performance... but who would know that Yongheng has this kind of personality?

After all, each of the five great gods is more difficult to understand than the last.

Death, so incredibly twisted, she loved death, but the mundane aspects of death simply couldn't capture her attention.

To this day, no one has ever truly come into contact with this deity, and there are very few legends about her. What she likes, no one knows.

Annihilation… This one is even more significant, having stated that he is the void of the universe, the aura between life and death, between annihilation and rebirth. The void from which all things originate. The form you see, and the throne beneath his feet, are merely illusions… created by your grace, not mine. If you perceive him as his true nature, you cease to exist. Your reality is but his dream… This description is too abstract; who knows what he's trying to express?

Galactus... Galactus is easy to understand. He's not inherently problematic or twisted; in some ways, he's even a good person—provided he's not hungry. But the strange thing is, he's never truly full. He's actually an anomaly among the five cosmic entities. In short, he's still a child, not fully developed. He's still growing and needs nutrition, like a young child who eats at midnight and gets hungry again at 12:30. Galactus is a particularly severe case.

Never try to reason with a starving person... They're so hungry they're delirious, who's going to listen to your babbling?

However, when Galactus devours planets, he usually seeks out those rich in unknown energy sources, draining their energy to sustain his life. Over countless centuries, Galactus has only drained uninhabited planets by sensing their life force.

However, as he aged, the intervals between his energy needs shortened, and Galactus discovered that if he couldn't find other uninhabited planets with the energy he required, he would have to draw energy from inhabited planets by sensing the life force of other races to sustain his life. When Galactus was still Galan (his real name, his identity in his previous universe), he had successfully overcome his compassion for intelligent beings like himself and believed he would become a superior being, thus choosing to destroy their lives to prolong his own. More importantly, he knew he was created to achieve a purpose yet unknown, and would ultimately pay for all the destruction he had caused to the universe.

The concept of eternity may seem trivial, but it's just as difficult to understand!