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"That's right," Othinus confirmed, then his tone became serious again. "Godslayer, you've successfully weathered this crisis from Taiyi. But this doesn't mean you're safe. Taiyi... will never let you go."

Ye Zuochen raised an eyebrow: "Hmm? I'm already at the fourth level now, am I still no match for Him?"

Under the rules, gods will be restricted when they come down, and at most they will be at the level of the Last King. After the Last King has formed the [Tao Fruit], he will have the capital to defeat it head-on.

Othinus was merely stating the objective gap: "The current gap between you and the One God is countless times greater than the difference between a worm and the giant earthly python that entangles the World Tree."

"He hasn't attacked you with all his strength yet, simply because he's restrained by the 'rules'."

"But when God is pushed to the limit, He will always do something big."

Ye Zuochen was silent for a moment, then spoke again, "Alright. You've gone so far as to use a separate spirit to descend upon this body, specifically to come to me. What's your purpose?"

Othinus continued, "You have become a great variable in this [Heavenly Way], a legitimate yet dangerous source of instability. Therefore, I wish to make a deal with you."

"Transaction..." Hearing this familiar word, Ye Zuochen was a little dazed, and then said, "Tell me about it."

Othinus said bluntly, "Leave this multiverse forever. As long as you never return, you will be considered 'dead' according to the rules of our Mythology. Then, all problems related to you will cease to exist."

Ye Zuochen's voice was indistinguishable from his emotions: "Sounds like... it's a good choice."

Othinus added, "However, as the price of completely severing ties with our [Mythology] system, you must find a completely new universe outside of the current multiverse and hand over its coordinates to us."

Ye Zuochen didn't agree immediately. Instead, he raised a question: "But I still have people in this universe that I care about. These people also have their own kinship and ties."

Othinus seemed to have anticipated this, his voice steady. "One universe in exchange for your own 'reconciliation of karma.'"

"Another universe in exchange for full ownership of your own Universe 909."

"You can pack up everything you need, all your family, friends, and even the entire starry sky, and place them in Universe 909, which you exchanged for another universe."

Ye Zuochen was silent for a moment, then said, "Okay, deal."

Just agree to it first, and we’ll talk about the rest later.

"It's time for this fragment of my spirit to return." Othinus paused, as if remembering something before leaving. "By the way, the original owner of this body, the girl named Othinus, has completely missed the opportunity to be incorporated into the current Mythology system and can no longer become a god. She will be left to your disposal."

The moment the words fell, there was a slight sound of clothes rubbing against each other outside the door, and then there was the sound of a body suddenly losing support and falling down.

squeak-

Ye Zuochen opened the wooden door without hesitation.

Outside the door, it was the cool morning light of Denmark's Egesko Castle, and Mimir's Fountain was as deep as ever.

The girl wearing an eye patch collapsed forward silently.

Ye Zuochen took a step forward, stretched out his arms steadily, and gently took the delicate body into his arms before it touched the stone floor covered with cold and wet moss.

The girl's head rested limply on his arm, her long golden curly hair falling down and brushing the back of his hand.

……

The cool night wind blew across the deep water of Mimir's Spring, causing tiny ripples and shattering the stars reflected in it.

Ye Zuochen and Othinus sat side by side on the cold stone steps beside the spring, looking up at the boundless night sky.

The stars were like a waterfall, and the dazzling light fell on Othinus's wavy golden hair and also illuminated her left eye that was not covered by the eyepatch.

She raised her chin slightly and pointed to the deep sky with her usual arrogance.

"Sure enough, this world has changed beyond all recognition, just as you said."

"The world of the past was shrouded in countless overlapping 'religious phases'."

"Those phases, like layers of filter membranes, cover the surface of the world. What we 'observe' through them is nothing but a distorted view."

She traced her slender fingers lightly through the air. "But now, all religious aspects have been stripped away."

"They were banished from the world, completely cut off from the material universe."

"Even if someone tries to recreate or destroy a phase, they can no longer shake the foundation of this world."

"From this perspective, this universe has completely transformed into a 'scientific' universe."

"The only power that can still be called 'creating and destroying the world' is the 'mythic phase' formed after the religious phase is transformed. They correspond to the authority and power of the gods."

She paused briefly, her lips curling slightly. "Regrettably, the underlying rules of the world have undergone irreversible changes at the 'micro' level. The old laws that magicians rely on have been completely altered. While they still work, they're no longer the same."

Ye Zuochen listened quietly, not immediately responding to Othinus's assertion about the nature of the world. Instead, his gaze fell back on the inky spring before him. "Do you want your eyes back? The power of the 'Demon God' has been completely lost, right?"

Upon hearing this, Othinus's small body seemed to tense up imperceptibly for a moment, the light in his single eye dimmed a little, and his proud head drooped slightly, his golden hair falling down, covering half of his cheek.

When he spoke again, his usual arrogance faded considerably, revealing a hint of helplessness and loss hidden beneath his arrogance:

"Without the power of the demon god, I can no longer fulfill my wish. I can only... hope that someone who understands me will appear."

Ye Zuochen's gaze shifted from the spring to her face: "Can I be your understanding person?"

Othinus turned his head, his brows furrowed, a look of scrutiny and a hint of offense. "...The power of enchantment?"

"That's right." Ye Zuochen admitted frankly, "So, what are you going to choose?"

Othinus's little face was tense, and his single eye flickered under Ye Zuochen's calm gaze.

After a long while, she took a deep breath, as if making some extremely reluctant compromise. "Unable to become a god, am I ultimately forced to commit myself to a man like you? Well, this is... a choice without a choice."

Ye Zuochen shrugged indifferently.

Although he was obviously disliked, his face did not show the slightest sign of minding.

For him, feelings are something that can be cultivated.

It’s okay to get on the bus first and buy the ticket later.

You said that buses are the ones where you get on first and buy the ticket later, but on public trains, you buy the ticket first and then get on. Countless people have done that, and it's not your turn to drive.

However, at this moment, another curiosity lingered in his mind.

Imagine Breaker.

That is the power held by the protagonist in the original work, and it is the "world reference point" that maintains the balance of the world.

The demon can distort reality at will, but it may not be able to restore it to its original state. Imagine Breaker is the backup and reference point that can restore the world to factory settings.

It has the property of eliminating all magical powers, ensuring that the reference point itself will not be lost in the distortion.

Imagine Breaker is the embodiment of all magicians, primarily the demon god who holds 99.999% of all magical power... In short, he is the embodiment of all magicians' deepest fears and desires, and a safety valve that prevents the world from completely collapsing.

But now, here comes the problem.

The demons have completely disappeared, and the underlying laws of the world have been completely rewritten by Taiyi God in an extremely brutal way in the blink of an eye.

The work of "Taiyi God" to annex the universe was also done very roughly, just to get by.

Logically speaking, the change in the underlying laws of the universe began from the moment the universe was created from nothing, that is, from the Taichu Period to the Taiyi Period. The countless lives flowing in the long river of time did not react at all.

However, Taiyi God wants to focus his main energy on dealing with Ye Zuochen.

So, just deal with this kind of work.

For the lives in this universe, especially the magicians, this change is not subtle, but the universe is instantly restarted. All the familiar rules in the past become invalid in an instant, and new rules come abruptly.

Even the magic he used, the power he possessed, and the logic behind its operation had changed.

Wrap the wisdom in your mind.

So... is Fantasy Breaker still around?

Can it still serve as a “world repair point”?

Once this thought arises, it cannot be shaken off.

Ye Zuochen stood up suddenly and waved to Othinus, who was still sitting on the stone steps gazing at the stars. "Ms. Othinus, let's go to Academy City!"

Othinus turned around in surprise. "Academy City? Why would we need to go to a place filled with science?"

"Let's go take a look first." Ye Zuochen looked into the distance. "Besides, I'm also very curious about what interesting things will happen there after this huge change in the rules."

Othinus stared at him for a few seconds, as if trying to discern his true intentions. After a moment, she sighed wearily and rubbed her brow. "You can go, but I need to rest now. Let me enter your 'own universe'."

Ye Zuochen thought for a moment and suggested, "How about you take a rest in Mekar's temple first?"

"Mekal?" A glint of understanding flashed in Othinus's eyes. "The Phoenician god-king, Baal mentioned in the Bible, the great enemy of God. Did you kill him and take away Baal's power?"

"That's right." Ye Zuochen nodded. "I defeated Him and usurped some of His power. That temple should be a good place to rest. It has a quiet environment and maids to serve."

Othinus curled his lips, with an expression of "grudging acceptance" and said: "Alright. It's just a place to rest after all. It's better than sleeping in the wilderness."

Ye Zuochen said no more, his mind moved slightly.

A white cloud silently condensed under his feet. He stretched out his hand, and although Othinus looked reluctant, he still took his hand and stepped onto the soft cloud a little awkwardly.

The next moment, the two of them disappeared from the spot, and the surrounding scene suddenly changed.

The cold Nordic night sky and the outline of the ancient castle disappeared in an instant, replaced by an indescribable magnificent scene.

Under your feet is a brilliant land paved with endless golden bricks, and countless silver pillars that require several people to hug rise from the ground.

Looking upwards, over the top of the giant pillar, there are layers of huge "clouds" carved from precious cedar wood.

These wood-carved clouds are of various shapes and lifelike, as if they have solidified the freest form of the sky.

And above all the wooden carved clouds are lapis lazuli windows that cover the entire dome of the temple.

The interior of the temple is extremely vast and seems to be divided into different areas. The outlines of some moved buildings can be vaguely seen dotted around.

Ye Zuochen stood beside Othinus and explained, "I've brought in quite a few building modules here, allowing for free arrangement. Not only is the environment beautiful, but the lighting, weather, and climate can all be adjusted to your liking. The living facilities are also identical to those in the real world. It's a very convenient portable palace and large warehouse."

Othinus looked around, his eyes sweeping over the silver pillars and lapis lazuli skylights. "You usurped this power just to do this?"

Ye Zuochen said frankly, "Besides being used as a private space and warehouse, it's mainly used to enlighten this place with the Golden Elixir, and then control the outside climate through the windows to release thunderstorms..."

"Attack the city!"

Othinus suddenly interrupted him, his voice filled with the certainty of a god of wisdom who saw through the essence of things.

"What?" Ye Zuochen didn't react for a moment.

Othinus's emerald eyes flashed with insight. "The myth of Mekal evolved throughout history and was eventually absorbed into the biblical system, becoming 'Baal.'"

"And Baal appears many times in biblical mythology as the main opponent of Jehovah (God)!"

"Although Baal was deliberately belittled and slandered as a demon in later religious struggles, in the beginning, he was a formidable enemy of God that could not be ignored!"

"One of Baal's most famous myths is 'The Capture of Ninety-Nine Cities'! Do you know what this symbolizes?"

Ye Zuochen was a little confused by this sudden history lesson: "I don't know."

"This symbolizes 'occupation' of the world created by the Creator!" Othinus said firmly. "So, the essence of your power is far more than simply controlling the weather or building temples! Its core lies in 'occupation of the Creator's world'!"

Ye Zuochen thought thoughtfully: "You mean stealing matter from the big universe to fill your own small universe?"

"No!" Othinus shook his head. "It's about creation! It's about opening up a new world, completely independent of the universe! Have you never thought about using this power to truly create an entirely new world?"

Ye Zuochen was stunned for a moment, then slowly shook his head: "Do you think I have the wisdom to create a new world?"

Seeing this, Othinus sighed with regret and said, "Leave this temple to me."

Ye Zuochen was a little surprised: "Huh?"

Othinus pointed to this magnificent space and said, "I will create a new world tree here. According to your Taoist mystical system, it will be a new world."

Ye Zuochen looked at the light that had rekindled in her eyes and smiled indifferently: "Well, it doesn't matter. As long as you are happy."

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Ye Zuochen stood quietly on the cold golden bricks of the [Qingqiong Suozhi Palace], the faint light of the stars falling from the lapis lazuli dome reflected in his eyes.

He slowly closed his eyes, and then suddenly opened them again!

hum-

A square line suddenly appeared in the depths of the pupils of the left and right eyes.

The next moment, the square light frame in the left eye's sight and the square light frame in the right eye's sight suddenly overlapped towards the center.

The two square frames overlapped exactly at the core of the field of vision. An indescribable torrent of information, carrying with it countless threads of cause and effect, fragments of intelligence, and afterimages of memory, rushed out from the overlapping square light frames.

[The Divine Eyes of the Future] Skip all processes and go straight to the future you choose!

However, this [power] is more like jumping to the next episode, and the whole story in between is completely unclear.

Fortunately, it has now borne fruit.