"Where is this...?"

As Aiven gradually emerged from that mystical state and regained his senses, he found his consciousness had arrived in a vast, desolate, and decaying space.

As far as the eye could see, there was an endless expanse of rainforest.

Aiven easily recognized that most of the vegetation here was the type commonly found along the coast of the "Golden Sea", originating from the main living area of the former Kuma Empire.

Not only that, the rainforest was also dotted with flat-topped pyramids of various sizes and numerous "natural wells" serving as water sources.

Everything mirrored the original state of life among the Kuma People.

However.

The once lush and species-rich rainforest had mostly withered, many "natural wells" had dried up, resembling deserts, and even the pyramids, which should have withstood the test of wind and rain, were mostly dilapidated, with some completely collapsed.

One could even vaguely see the ground covered with the grass-concealed skeletons, belonging to countless Atrean People who once lived there.

Combined with the dim glow on the horizon, without a doubt, this was clearly a... dead "Sanctuary".

At this moment, Aiven was standing on the top of the largest and best-preserved pyramid in this "Sanctuary", with faint divine light sluggishly circulating within it.

"It somewhat resembles the Chichen Itza Pyramid in Hesi's 'Witchcraft Garden', with the Kuma Empire and... the Feathered Serpent..."

Rustle...!

Just as he muttered to himself, accompanied by an urgent sound of wind and rain.

A massive Feathered Serpent, hundreds of meters long with wings and covered in brilliant feathers, burst out from the base of the pyramid beneath his feet.

It opened its enormous, razor-sharp mouth and emitted a piercing screech at Aiven.

"Hiss—!"

The distance was so close that the forked tongue almost licked Aiven's face, while an ancient and mighty divine power bore down upon him fiercely.

At the same time, accompanied by the sound of wind and rain around the Feathered Serpent, countless Atrean People engaged in hunting and farming simultaneously issued reproaches:

"Blasphemy! Guilty!"

This terrifying force, capable of unsettling even high-tier Transcendents, felt like a gentle breeze on Aiven's face, as he was well-prepared.

In the end, it merely made him nonchalantly scratch his ear:

"Tch, mere bluffing."

This seemingly casual remark appeared to carry immense destructive power.

With a "pop" sound.

The imposing main god of the Kuma Empire, "Feathered Serpent God", rapidly shrank to the size of a small snake about an arm's length, dropping to the ground as if it were a deflated balloon.

It struggled to move slightly, appearing to have barely any strength to wriggle.

Clearly, it was merely a paper tiger, easily torn apart.

The "silence" of a demigod, although not exactly equated to human death, certainly left them not much stronger than that state.

Leaving aside the preservation of extraordinary power, even their own consciousness could awaken only occasionally.

Even a mighty demigod who had ruled the New Continent for at least three thousand years had nearly reached its limit after the recent bluff.

Of course.

If this entity truly had any excess power left, it would never allow its "Sanctuary" to remain in such a shabby state, incapable of intimidating anyone.

Aiven took a step forward, extending his foot to nudge this pitiful being. The dignified Feathered Serpent God, however, resigned itself to its fate like a piece of broken rope.

Yet, Aiven harbored no extra sympathy for the entity that had always coveted him.

Initially disguised as a "Bronze Talisman", the "Life Divine Position" being deliberately delivered to Aiven's hands, had no good intentions.

If one couldn't resist using it, the power would gradually invade, occupying Aiven's soul and body, and seizing everything that belonged to him.

Later, with the appearance of the Spirit Tide, or rather the "Bronze Talisman" emerging just before the Spirit Tide, it was never a mere coincidence.

It attempted to tempt Aiven into using the "Bronze Talisman" to absorb "Spiritual Origin", seeking to regain strength. If Aiven didn't possess the "Mind Network" and "Dream Cruise", he might not have been able to resist this temptation.

After realizing Aiven was impervious to both kindness and severity, it seemed to abandon the effort, gradually sinking into silence.

Until today, seizing the opportunity of Aiven's promotion to "Truth Embodiment", it was the "Feathered Serpent God's" last chance.

Situated in this territory belonging to it, on top of the pyramid symbolizing sacrifices to the god.

As long as it could win the spiritual duel with Aiven, there might still be a chance to exploit his vulnerabilities, much like how the "Chaos Worm" overtook the "Clock Tower", completing the process of seizing control.

The compatibility between the two was exceptionally high; if this all-or-nothing gamble succeeded, it could immediately ascend from hell back to heaven.

Of course, the most important thing is.

All the believers in the northern continent have been harvested by Aiven, and coupled with the approaching "Era Catastrophe," he no longer has the chance to look for another Qualified one.

"Farewell, Your Highness Kukulkan."

Facing a predestined dying god, Aiven showed no interest in mockery.

Moreover, after the "silence," a demigod's main body has long returned to the "Sea of World Consciousness," and he won't be able to kill him a second time, nor would there be any spoils of war.

Aiven's toes slowly leave the ground, just about to use the power of [Heaven and Earth are One] to return to the biosphere of the Material World, when unexpectedly, the "Feathered Serpent God," as if making up his mind, suddenly spoke:

"Wait! Galliot! As long as you promise to send me 'Behind the Door,' I'll give you all my [Divine Positions]!"

Without futilely pleading or trying to cozy up, the thoroughly exhausted "Feathered Serpent God" straightforwardly offered his last card, ready to exchange it for one last chance at survival.

As an ancient demigod ruling the Kuma Empire, few beings knew more about the terror of the "Era Catastrophe" than him. If Aiven were to leave just like this, there would truly be no other path but death.

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Aiven stopped instantly, his eyes lighting up.

In the poems of the Kuma Empire.

The "Feathered Serpent God" wore the most brilliant and magnificent feathered robe, simultaneously governing [Sun], [Life], [Harvest], [Culture], [Wind and Rain], [Morning Star], among other divine positions and powers.

Even among the many [Divine Positions], [Sun] had been taken by the "Eternal Flame," [Culture] by the "Maze God" Aihote, and the [Life] divine position had fallen into his own hands.

But [Harvest], [Wind and Rain], and [Morning Star] are among the top tier in both [Humanized Divine Position] and [Natural Divine Position], even if not handed to others, they are priceless treasures.

For instance, among his disciples, Angie has the best aptitude and holds the most hope to stand alongside him.

Even if completing the [Crown of Miracles], future generations in the school would find it easier to extend secondary ultimate creations, but it still requires a long time.

And currently, what they lack the most is time, with the Era Catastrophe imminent, while Tier 5 represents the threshold "Behind the Door."

Allowing Angie to achieve [Divine Creatures] at Tier 4 and then turning to the "Divine Path" should be the quickest plan.

Even if ultimately the secrets "Behind the Door" remain unclear, the efforts to lead everyone through the crisis would have an alternative, final fallback.

Including his sister Annie, who also has the hope of reaching this step.

Greater power means more choices.

Goddess of Harvest? Morning Star Goddess? Sounds good.

"Deal!"

....

At the same time.

In the vast Life Tree Orbit at the heart of the Duchy, the Original Essence of the nine "Angels" each birthed a phantom of a great tree.

Poplar, trumpet tree, kapok... merging with the main body of the Life Tree, the red fir overhead, becoming one.

It represents the path of all.

With [Genetic Theory] as the trunk, and [Talent Magic: Survival of the Fittest], [Ancient Resurgence], [Modulated Pathogen], [Perfect Creatures], [Fruit of Life], [Evolution Clock], [Petrifying Serpent]... as branches and leaves, completely unified.

Gradually, grand prayers echoed around this Life Tree, sung aloud by tens of millions of believers who devoted themselves to the "Father of Creation" over more than a decade.

A minute, two minutes... This sacred scene lasted a full ten minutes.

Roar——!

Suddenly, a dragon roar shook the entire New Continent.

Simultaneously, a majestic and dignified figure slowly emerged in every creature's heart, from ants to transcendents, sparing none.

In the golden-green divine light.

The towering figure, dragon-like, deer-like, with golden eyes and sharp teeth, crowned with a round light as radiant as a corona, surrounded by relentless thunder and wind and rain, thousands of life forms' phantoms bowed around him.

[Mythical Form: Native Species]

Countless voices simultaneously praised:

"With one birth, become the God of All Things Fertile!"

"With one birth, become the God of All Things Fertile!"

"..."

The grand chant echoed ceaselessly within the hearts of all creatures across the New Continent.

Clearly, to the "Mysterious Source" of the Oldest School, [Wizards] and [Gods] are not that sharply divided.

While completing the [Truth Embodiment: Crown of Miracles], the world consciousness had already automatically granted him [Natural Divine Position: God of All Things Fertile].

No, it's... Him!!!