Chapter 56: Chapter56-The Temple’s Transformation:
It wasn't easy!
Owen sighed with emotion.
This task was absolutely troublesome for other deities.
After all, he was a 1-Star Limit Ancient God, whereas most of the other deities were only 1-Star Ancient Gods.
Whether in terms of a deity's power or the strength of their devotees, the gap between them was simply too vast.
Thomas was now a Tier-4 Awakener, and by coordinating with his other Awakeners, he could wipe out Pre-Tier-5 Spellbeasts.
In contrast, most of the other deities' missionaries were only Tier-3.
Their territories were small, and their missionaries weren't strong enough. If they acted recklessly, they could easily fall into danger.
Thus, those deities wouldn't dare to act impulsively. They would gradually explore their surroundings, first ensuring they understood the environment before making any moves. With their limited strength, all they could do for now was watch and wait.
As for their Divine Descent Technique, while it could significantly boost a missionary's power, it also consumed a massive amount of divine points.
If they made a move and failed to eliminate the targeted spellbeast, the consequences would be dire.
"5,000 devotees... That's enough for those deities to do everything they can to improve themselves."
"At this pace, I should be able to maintain my lead for a long time. But it won't last forever—among so many deities, there must be some top-tier ones. I still need to be cautious!"
A fleeting thought crossed Owen's mind.
Then, he turned to look at the system rewards.
One Enhanced Farmland Scroll, one Earthsplit Scroll, one Temple Scroll.
And 80 divine points that directly merged into his body!
His divine points had now reached 4,008, steadily progressing toward his goal of 15,000 divine points.
"Still nearly half a month left... I hope I can receive a huge surprise by then."
Owen muttered expectantly, then shifted his attention to the Phase 8 Quest.
Path to Godhood – Phase 8
Quest Objective:
You now have enough devotees and significant influence in your region. It is time to become a 1-Star Limit Ancient God. Only with greater power can you better protect your devotees!
Quest Rewards:
20 Beginner Awakening Scrolls5 Mid Awakener Scrolls1 Tier-4 Awakening Scroll150 Divine Points
After reading the quest, Owen froze.
"Advance to a 1-Star Limit Ancient God?"
He was already at this level! How was he supposed to complete this quest?
As if sensing his thoughts, the system interface suddenly shifted and changed.
When Owen looked again, the quest was already marked as complete.
His eyes widened in disbelief—this was real?!
The rewards from this quest were exactly what he needed most right now.
Especially the Tier-4 Awakening Scroll—it was incredibly valuable.
There was still only Thomas in the village at Tier-4, and he was beginning to struggle on his own.
If they could get another Tier-4 Awakener, it would greatly help Owen and improve the village's management.
Anyone who awakened using this special method would undoubtedly have talent comparable to Thomas.
This quest also confirmed something for Owen—almost all deities received similar missions.
Otherwise, the system wouldn't have randomly assigned such a quest to him.
"Either way, I should just claim my rewards first."
Unexpectedly completing a quest in advance left Owen in a great mood, and he immediately claimed the rewards.
20 Beginner Awakening Scrolls, 5 Mid Awakener Scrolls, 1 Tier-4 Awakening Scroll, and 150 Divine Points.
Owen glanced at them but decided not to use them right away. After all, he had just recently blessed his followers, and doing so too frequently wouldn't be wise.
Instead, he turned his gaze toward the Temple Scroll, which had caught his interest earlier.
Temple Scroll
Effect: Upon activation, it transforms the temple, granting it true divine power.
Divine Manifestation: The more devout a devotee's wish, the higher the chance it will be fulfilled. The temple will naturally respond to these prayers, without requiring direct intervention from you.
Seeing this, Owen grew excited—his instincts about the Temple Scroll had been right.
Even this one feature was extremely powerful.
Most villagers hoped their prayers would be answered. If the temple could silently fulfill their wishes, their faith in Owen would intensify.
Plus, with fewer minor matters to handle, Owen would be freed up to do what he truly wanted.
And that was just the most basic feature of the temple.
There were also two other major abilities:
Sanctuary of Divine Might: Within the temple's domain, combat is forbidden, and spellbeasts are unable to approach.Divine Authority: Owen already knew about divine authority—he naturally radiated it as a god. But the temple's divine authority was even grander and more overwhelming.
Once the temple upgrade was complete, Owen would gain immense benefits.
At that moment, it was early morning, and the lingering morning mist had yet to clear. Numerous devotees had already arrived at the temple to pray.
Among them, Tommy remained bowed in reverence, his face full of pious devotion, as if he refused to leave until he saw Deus Initium.
Seeing this, Owen was a little surprised.
Somehow, during his time here, Tommy had developed genuine faith in him!
He was even more devout than many of the village's long-time inhabitants.
But Owen wasn't particularly concerned. There were plenty of devotees like Tommy.
Without paying him much attention, Owen activated the Temple Scroll.
"Deus Initium!"
"Great Deus Initium, please protect us!"
Most of the devotees were praying for good harvests and peace. As their voices joined together, their resonance shook the sky, causing the floating clouds above to tremble.
Even though Tommy had seen mass prayers before, he was still shocked.
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After all, for thousands of years, humans had suffered under the rule of spellbeasts.
Their lives had been filled with endless fear and despair.
It was unthinkable that these villagers could now live with such confidence and devotion.
Was this the power of Deus Initium?
Before coming here, Tommy had made sure to research Annasi and Deus Initium.
From what he had learned, Deus Initium had only recently arrived—yet the village had already undergone a remarkable transformation.
"If only Deus Initium's divine light could protect Black Iron... how wonderful would that be?"
Tommy murmured, a hopeful desire taking root in his heart.
Just then, he saw something astonishing—his pupils shrank, his mouth falling open in shock.
A golden scroll, as vast as a curtain, flew out from the temple and hovered above it, releasing a radiant glow that instantly dispelled the morning mist, turning the sky into a golden spectacle.
A powerful divine aura erupted from the scroll, so overwhelming that it nearly suffocated everyone present.
One by one, villagers knelt in worship, their prayers growing fervent, and the divine pressure slowly diminished.
Then, they witnessed a miracle.
As the golden light bathed the temple, its structure became more grand and majestic, like a palace forged from gold, unreachable yet awe-inspiring.
"Deus Initium!"
Tommy no longer hesitated—he shouted the god's name, his faith stronger than ever.
Even the new villagers, who had once been skeptical, were now completely convinced.
A divine miracle had unfolded before their eyes—the best form of proof!
And as the temple's golden radiance intensified, its overwhelming divine aura grew stronger.
The villagers were forced back by the sheer force of the divine presence.
At the same time, the temple began to rise from the ground, connecting to the dam through a series of ascending steps!