“Are the Titan Gods actually that savage?”
Meng Lei swallowed as he remarked, “Going by what you’ve said, the Titans on Heaven’s Vault Continent are no different from babies that haven’t grown up—ah, no, they can’t even be considered babies.”
“That goes without saying. The Titan Gods’ descendants are scattered all over the vast universe. Can the Titans on Heaven’s Vault Continent even be considered Titans?”
Dodola scoffed. “In truth, the best habitats for higher races like the Titan Gods and the Fallen Angels are actually high-end existential planes because they’ll only regress if they stay on material planes.”
“I understand now.”
Meng Lei nodded lightly. After chatting with Dodola for a while more, he exited the Tower of Time.
“Where are we now?”
At his question, Bubbles bowed and replied, “Master, we’ve just passed through one of the Titan Empire’s Twelve Pillar Nations, the Great Earth Pillar Nation. We’re about to enter the territory directly under the Titan Empire’s jurisdiction.”
His voice was shaking somewhat. The Titan Empire had once been a country that he’d loved with all his heart, yet he’d been labeled a traitor and a renegade.
Since then, his homeland had become a forbidden zone to him, and he’d never ever returned. Besides... He couldn’t!
In the twinkling of an eye, almost 10,000 years had passed.
But today, he was finally going to be back. Bubbles held extremely complex feelings toward this.
Agitated? Apprehensive? Furious? It seemed like they were all present, yet not entirely so, either. In any case, it was a very complicated feeling.
Meng Lei nodded slightly. Then, he said, “Continue to search for the Chimeras’ tracks and check who among the Titan Empire the culprits are.”
“Yes, Master!”
Although the Titan Empire was made up of high-rise plateaus, the terrain was fairly level. It was almost all endless plains and fields, with people mainly doing animal husbandry.
Packs of Iron-Horned Oxes... Horned Horse-Elephants that could be seen everywhere... Spotted Iron-Hoofed Goats all over the fields and mountains...
The ones in charge of shepherding them were all humans and Beast People. They lived in tents and shepherded the livestock, laboring away painstakingly.
On the contrary, many big and tall demi-giant nobles rode on large, hulking beasts and raced about in the fields, having the time of their lives.
Meng Lei shook his head lightly and commented, “The humans in the Titan Empire don’t have it that great, either.”
“Master, you may not know this, but humans are also classified as fourth-class beings in the Titan Empire.”
Bubbles explained, “In first-class are the pure-blooded Titans while the Demi-Titans are second-class and other nobles third-class. Normal humans and Beast People are fourth-class, so they are no different from their counterparts in the Dragon God Empire.”
“Fourth-class...”
Then, Meng Lei asked, “How’s the search going? Where have the Chimeras been captured and brought to?”
“Based on the tracks, Master, the Chimeras have likely been brought to the Titan Colossal City.”
“The Titan Colossal City? Let’s go there, then,” replied Meng Lei.
“Yes, Master!”
An hour later, they arrived at the Titan Empire’s capital, the Titan Colossal City.
Shrouded in clouds and mists all year round, the city, which sat atop the Divine Titan Mountain, was situated the highest above sea level among all the cities in Heaven’s Vault Continent. On average, it was over 10,000 meters above sea level!
By right, considering how high they were above sea level, the air there must be very thin, hence making it very difficult for normal people to survive there. Yet the truth was that the weather in the city was nice and pleasant and the environment beautiful, with extremely rich magic elements in the surroundings.
Why was that?
As it turned out, it was because the Titan Colossal City was enveloped in a gigantic magic barrier. The magic barrier absorbed an unending stream of magic elements in the surroundings and supplemented the city with them.
“Master, that’s the Titan Colossal City beneath us!”
Bubbles was rather worked up. “Do we fight our way right in or...”
“No! This is my first time coming to this city. How can I not take a good look around?”
Meng Lei shook his head and said, “After all, this is the city that’s hailed as Heaven’s Vault Continent’s most majestic, most magnificent, and grandest city!”
“As Master commands!”
Bubbles was rather disappointed.
“Let’s go down!”
Perched high on the summit, the Titan Colossal City was as if an ancient fort. The city walls were thick, heavy, and aged, with too many traces left behind by time on them.
A team of 10-meters-tall, silver armor-clad demi-giant guards with iron spears in their hands surveyed the passing crowds with sharp, keen eyes.
When Meng Lei and the others came over, they allowed them all to pass, as though they hadn’t noticed them at all.
Upon entering the city, what greeted them was architecture that was all made out of stone. Towers built out of layered stones, bridges constructed from boulders, taverns, shops...
The place was bold and imposing, rough and magnificent.
It was unlike the Dragon God Empire’s architectural style, yet there was a different kind of bold and rough beauty to it.
People went to and fro in the wide, spacious streets. 50% of them were humans and 40% of them Beast People, with demi-giants making up less than 10%. As for the Titans, there wasn’t even a single one.
This was the most direct reflection of their reproduction rates. Since the Titans’ were the weakest, their numbers were naturally the smallest as well.
“Why do these Beast People look like they’re leading very comfortable lives when the Titan Empire and the Beast People Empire are constantly warring?”
The Beast People going to and fro in the streets looked happy and cheerful, unlike the tragic state that Meng Lei had imagined them to be in. Weren’t they captives and slaves?
“There’s more to it than meets the eye, Master.”
Bubbles explained, “The Beast People who live here are basically all refugees who couldn’t live on in the Beast People Empire.
“Beast People are diligent, honest, and hardworking. They can do many things that Titans cannot. As a result, they are fairly welcomed in the Titan Empire and lead much better lives than what they do in the Beast People Empire.”
Bubbles explained, “Their peaceful, comfortable lives have allowed these Beast People to cultivate a sense of belonging to the Titan Empire that’s much stronger than what they have for the Beast People Empire.”
“I see!”
Meng Lei was enlightened.
“Sir, our store has brought in a new batch of Chrysanthemum Sky Pigs. They are fresh and tasty with a smooth and tender texture! Come on in and have a bite! First come, first served, you snooze, you lose!”
In front of a restaurant, a sexily-dressed Fox-Woman waitress called out to passersby as she solicited customers. Her voice was sweet, pleasant, and intoxicating.
“Chrysanthemum Sky Pigs?” Something occurred to Meng Lei, and he said, “Let’s go! I’ll treat you guys to a meal!”
“A meal?”
The four half-deities were taken aback. Nevertheless, they still followed Meng Lei and entered the restaurant.
With a menu in her hands, an adorable and charming Cat-Woman waitress with a sweet smile asked, “Esteemed guests, what would you like to eat?”
“Chrysanthemum Sky Pigs!”
Meng Lei said, “I’d like 100 roasted pigs!”
“1-100 pigs?”
Startled, the Cat-Woman waitress thought she had misheard, and she asked, “Esteemed guests, are you sure you want 100 roasted Chrysa
nthemum Sky Pigs?”
“You didn’t mishear me. 100 pigs it is!”
Meng Lei chuckled and said, “Go ahead and prepare them. We can finish them!”
“A-alright!”
It was only after the astounded Cat-Woman waitress left that a smiling Meng Lei said, “Chrysanthemum Sky Pigs are good stuff. One is worth quite a few gold coins! Have more later, don’t stand on ceremony with me!”
“Yes, Master!”
The four subordinates’ lip corners spasmed as they responded.
Treating us to Chrysanthemum Sky Pigs, which cost only a few gold coins?
“In your opinions, who do you think will win in the Showdown Before The Gods this time?”
“I think the Blue Frost King has a chance of winning. As of now, he has already won 19 successive matches without a single loss. He’s definitely the number one candidate for the Child of God!”
“The Blue Frost King? No offense, but had his previous opponents not been that lousy, would he be able to maintain his current battle records?”
“Hurhur, so you don’t think he’s up to it? Why don’t you do it if you think you can, then!”
“Hey, let’s keep it to simple chatting! Don’t you start a fight!”
“I won’t! In that case, why don’t you tell me who you think can claim the final victory?”
“In my opinion, I think Prince Poserei’s chances of victory are the highest. Think about it, eight out of ten Child of God candidates during the last ten years were from the imperial royal family, while the kingdoms only took two places. It’ll definitely be no exception this year, either!”
“The Child of God selection looks only at one’s combat prowess, not their backgrounds!”
“So, you don’t believe me? Wait and see, then!”
“What are they talking about?” asked a puzzled Meng Lei as he gestured at the two people seated at another table a short distance away.
“Probably the Showdown Before The Gods!”
A smiling Bubbles explained, “The Showdown Before The Gods is a grand affair held once every ten years in the Titan Empire. All young talents and heroes under the age of 35 are eligible to take part in it.
“The victor may then enter the holy temple and receive the Titan Spiritual God’s blessings to become the new Child of God, thereby leaping high beyond their current positions into a bright future!”
“I see!”
Enlightened, Meng Lei remarked, “That’s somewhat similar to the Dragon God Empire’s exchange competition.”
“The Titan Empire’s Showdown Before The Gods is much grander than the Dragon God Empire’s exchange competition!”
A smiling Bubbles said, “It’s said that it has already started 50,000 years ago after the Titan Spiritual God achieved godhood. On top of that, the Titan Spiritual God would also personally give his blessings. All those that receive his blessings will be able to step into the half-deity stage within 100 years!”
“100 years? Become a half-deity?”
Astonished, Meng Lei asked, “That’s not quite possible, is it? If that’s really the case, the Titan Empire would have been overflowing with half-deities a long time ago. What’s left for the other three empires, then?”
“There’s more to it than meets the eye, Master!”
Bubbles said with a wry smile, “All the Children of God who received the Titan Spiritual God’s blessings would be led away by him after they achieve half-deification.”
“Led away by him?”
Meng Lei was even more puzzled now.
“Yes, they would leave!”
Bubbles said leisurely, “No one knows why they are led away, but all the Children of God who were blessed indeed were able to become half-deities within 100 years.”
“Half-deification within 100 years!”
Meng Lei was astounded. “That’s mass-manufacturing of half-deities! The Titan Spiritual God certainly comes up with much greater means than the Dragon God!”
“There’s no comparison between the two at all, alright?”
Dodola’s voice suddenly rang out in Meng Lei’s mind. “The Titan Spiritual God controls the power of faith domains in almost 100 material planes around us. Heaven’s Vault Continent is just one among many! How can the Dragon God compare to him?”
Chapter 233: The Four Great True Gods And The Five Great Supremes
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
There were four great true gods in Heaven’s Vault Continent. They were also the four deities whom the four major empires worshiped—the Dragon God, the Titan Spiritual God, the Beast God, and the Fairy Goddess.
Among the four, Meng Lei had a better understanding of the Dragon God and knew that he was an intermediate deity. However, he knew nothing about the other three at all.
Thus, Meng Lei decided to consult Dodola. He said, “Tell me about the four great true gods, Dodola, especially the Titan Spiritual God, the Beast God, and the Fairy Goddess.”
Highly satisfied with Meng Lei’s attitude, Dodola immediately broke into a smile and said, “Among the four true gods of Heaven’s Vault Continent, the Dragon God is the most unbearable to behold.
“He owns only two divine incarnations and has barely reached the level of an intermediate deity. On top of that, he only has Heaven’s Vault Continent as a power of faith domain, let alone anyone to back him up.”
Dodola was full of contempt for him. It said, “Among the four great true gods, he’s the weakest in terms of combat prowess, owns the least territories, and is also the least influential. He’s a total piece of trash!”
“Is the Dragon God that unbearable to behold?”
Meng Lei was somewhat lost for words. The Spider Goddess had made the Dragon God out to be an extremely fearsome character, yet in Dodola’s eyes, he was practically worse than a piece of trash.
Oh, why was there such a huge gap between one and another?
“Duh!”
Dodola side-eyed Meng Lei.
Meng Lei then asked, “What about the Titan Spiritual God?”
“Let’s talk about the Beast God first. The second weakest among the four great true gods, he’s also an intermediate deity.”
With a shake of its head, Dodola said, “However, the Beast God has been a true god for a much longer time than the Dragon God. Additionally, he also rules over the power of faith domains in seven to eight existential planes.
“After such a long passage of time and under the nourishment of an endless stream of power of faith, the Beast God has come to own five divine incarnations and is considered the most top-notch intermediate deity.”
Somewhat dumbstruck, Meng Lei asked, “In other words, the Beast God needs only to progress another step further and assimilate two more types of laws of nature, and he’ll be able to ascend to a higher deity?”
“That’s right!”
With a nod, Dodola added, “Although this one last step is extremely difficult to achieve and may daunt the Beast God for a billion years, he is indeed only a step away from becoming a higher deity! Moreover...”
Dodola said, “The Beast God has joined the All-Beast True God Alliance. Even though the true gods in the alliance are all unsavory characters, they nonetheless still count as a force.
“With the All-Beast True God Alliance backing him up, the Beast God is much bigger of a force to reckon with than the Dragon God. You’d best think twice before you mess with him.”
“The All-Beast True God Alliance...” Meng Lei mumbled, “Do true gods also need to find strength in numbers?”
“Of course! Absolutely! It’s a must!”
Dodola said affirmatively, “The Void is far more dangerous than what you can imagine. Having connections to back you up is something that’s absolutely essential. You’ll understand once you leave Heaven’s Vault Continent and enter the Void!”
Meng Lei curled his lip disdainfully before he urged, “Go on!”
“As for the third true god—the Titan Spiritual God�
��even though he only owns one divine incarnation, he has awakened the Titan God bloodline. This is enough for him to rival pinnacle-level intermediate deities!”
Dodola went on. “Actually, this is also the case for the vast majority of Titan Gods. They do not cultivate laws of nature but only cultivate their divine bodies. However, their combat strength is incomparably and domineeringly powerful.”
Meng Lei, who had now gotten a better understanding, then asked in puzzlement, “What did you mean just now when you mentioned that the Titan Spiritual God owns power of faith domains in almost 100 material planes?”
“20,000 years ago, the Titan Spiritual God gained acknowledgment from the Theodore Titan Gods of the Thunderbolt Divine Realm, and was classified as a priority target of grooming.”
Dodola explained, “The power of faith domains in those 100 material planes are grooming resources that the Theodore Titan Gods had bestowed upon him.
“For the sake of controlling those material planes, the Titan Spiritual God spared no costs and went as far as to bestow substantial rewards, select Children of God, and bring them over to those planes.”
“The Theodore Titan Gods?”
A look of puzzlement came over Meng Lei’s features.
“The Titan Gods are a strong and powerful race whose traces can be found all over the vast universe. They have offshoots and blood descendants in many existential planes.”
Dodola said, “Among which, the Thunderbolt Divine Realm’s Theodore Titan Gods are an extremely powerful Titan God clan. They are one of the top major clans of Thunderbolt Divine Realm and control innumerable normal existential planes.”
“To bestow the Titan Spiritual God with 100 material planes in one go, the Theodore Titan Gods sure are generous!”
Meng Lei, who was having a case of sour grapes, said, “In comparison, the Dragon God is much more pitiful.”
Dodola shook its head and chuckled. “As they say, big trees provide great shade1. No matter where you go, this is a truth that will never change.”
“That’s true. No matter where you go, you’ll always need to pit your background against another’s!” Meng Lei shook his head. Then he asked, “What about the Fairy Goddess?”
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