"Cooperation? Then we really need to plan carefully."

Xiu murmured softly.

He understood that these gods could not be measured by common sense.

The future era of the cosmos must belong to them!

Currently, he merely holds a first-mover advantage, being stronger than them as the master of this land.

But this advantage will likely soon be worn away.

He has already made a prophecy for the future:

Heavenly divine spirits will descend upon the mortal lands of the Twelve Trials, and as a mere mortal emperor, he will eventually hand over his royal power to become Divine Authority!

Xiu quickly came to terms with this:

"All things are born unequal. I was born as the ruler of this universe, while some higher beings are born as gods... being above me is quite normal."

Moreover, gods can be replaced!

As long as he becomes one of the gods, everything would be resolved.

He might even have the opportunity to become the King of Gods...

Since these people are invading his realm, he will counter-invade the World of Gods.

"How do you want to cooperate?"

Xiu sneered, blood oozing from his body once more. Although this bodily discomfort wasn't fatal, it was quite unpleasant.

"We must stop him no matter what."

Magaras showed a hint of frustration: "This God fellow probably never paid attention to me. From the start, his goal was to study his Seventh Tier foundation and improve the order of the current universe."

"Now, he is perfecting his work."

Magaras felt angered from being ignored.

He thought he was battling God, but God was working?

Xiu felt much the same.

I thought I was fighting God, but he was conducting realm research?

Xiu frowned, a hint of caution flashing in his heart, "How do you plan to stop him? Are we supposed to fight him?" 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

Xiu was reluctant to battle now.

Because clearly, the opponent is the type that can't be killed quickly.

His resurrection ability is too strong.

At least, it might take hundreds of years to kill him!

And now, he was heavily injured, exposing himself in public would likely lead to unexpected events.

"It's not about battling him."

"Your mortal perspective is too narrow; divine battles are not about mere combat, but changing the rules."

Magaras' lips curved into a smile,

"He wants to fall off the civilizational train and update the universe... we too can update the universe and add some entirely new, beneficial order permissions."

"Together with God, we will compete for the permissions of the cosmos."

The three leaders of the mother civilization made the three realms of the universe disgustingly unappealing.

Magaras could surely repaint it in his own color.

"So, as gods, you aim to perfect the order of the universe... even integrate your Divine Authority into it."

Xiu nodded, recalling God's words: "As a god, the greater the ability, the greater the responsibility."

"No."

Magaras sneered: "The greater the ability, the bigger the cake."

Xiu paused, then said: "So? What's your specific plan? As far as I know, to update the order of the universe, one must descend to the lower dimensions."

"Yet, I am in the Twelve Trials, and cannot reach the lower trials."

Magaras said calmly: "Don't worry, I have Parallel Power, if I wish, you, Xiu, will appear across the Twelve Universes as rulers of those universes."

Of course, Xiu didn't think this benefit came without a cost, "Then, what's the price?"

Magaras curved his lips into a smile, "Give me all knowledge and information you have about breaking through the Ninth Tier, and I will let you descend to the lower universes to establish a new Cosmic Empire."

Soon, both sides reached a comprehensive agreement after negotiating their prices, and began leveraging each other's foundations to rapidly increase their powers!

They felt the rapidly growing power within, and an exhilarating sense of unrivaled might swelled in their hearts.

...

Months later.

The mother civilization has taken root in the Twelfth Universe once again.

Various data monitoring the upgrading of cosmic civilizations' dimensions was being tested continually by employees.

"The main world has already fallen to the tenth dimension."

"It's about to fall to the ninth dimension..."

"All cosmic data updates are normal."

"Continue monitoring!"

This was God's final stage of realm testing.

The Twelfth Trial Universe, as the reality cosmos falls, has become a virtual shell.

The Twelve Universes seemed to become a vacated cicada shell, becoming illusory.

At this moment.

In the Twelfth Trial Universe.

A group of powerhouses watched the reality universe continually fall in dimension below.

"Ninth Tier, it's so fast," Galina beamed with pride.

Moxia said: "How could it not be fast? The best way to break through a civilization level is not by self-research... but by witnessing this higher civilization level."

Numerous civilization barriers you painstakingly researched for countless years can now be broken with a single push.

At this moment.

A vast city was erected here.

Although the Twelve Trials had turned into a virtual informational universe, they still needed to establish their stronghold here.

In this city, every day, various weapons, vehicles, buildings, and city walls were constructed by alchemy magicians who worshipped the God of Chaos, Bal.

The Five Elements and Yin and Yang continued to transform, smelting creations, rapidly expanding this continent of gods.

Simultaneously.

Several waves of civilization armies also arrived from outside.

"Kill, invaders again!"

"Haha, here to deliver Ninth Tier Divine Vortex equipment!"

But all of them were occupied by the powerful beings of the Continent of the Gods, taking advantage of the terrain of this divine fortress, and successfully conquered.

This is a new tower defense game, where wave after wave of enemies instead keep sending themselves to death.

Gradually.

Those death squads seemed to realize something was wrong, and the emperor, Xiu, remotely ordered them to stop attacking and stay on guard in the distance.

It was precisely this unusual action that led to a news headline rapidly emerging;

[The only official superpower of the universe, under the rule of the sole emperor of the cosmos, Xiu, a second nation that we cannot conquer has appeared!]

Seeing the news, countless people were incredulous.

"In these years, there have been no lack of people crazy enough to declare independence and establish a nation, but they were quickly annihilated. Is there now a country that hasn't been eradicated?"

"Let's go see."

"I don't believe it, I have to see it for myself."

Countless public opinions, accompanied by massive wealth, powerful beings, and scholars quickly flooded in.

Various rumors also thoroughly soared sky high.

Like their king, Xiu, has already been severely injured, broke his legs, kneeling and begging for mercy, crying out.

Like Divine Spirits descending from the sky, aiming to transform the universe.

Like our human world is saved, the cosmos is saved, the legendary Tenth Tier has appeared.

Various increasingly outrageous rumors emerged one after another!

Even some stargazers who came upon hearing the news arrived too.

Watching from afar at major armies stationed with prohibiting passage, they suddenly felt the rumors might be true.

At this moment.

A team of rich second-generation explorers traveling through the stars blended in.

A lively girl in the team shouted, "Xibo, why don't we just stop here."

The leader of the rich second-generation, Xibo, seemed to have a spirit of adventure, "The roads are truly blocked. There's something unspeakable inside."

"Is there really a god here?"

"Shall we sneak in?"

"Are you crazy? It's illegal, you'll be executed if caught!"

"Anyway, I'm sneaking in to see. It's not that easy to catch us, right? The line is so long, surely there are spots they can't guard. We can slip inside."

A few of the rich second-generation were daring beyond belief.

They have elders in the military and political circles, and they don't believe that if they get caught, they'd be executed like ordinary people.

So they boldly chose to explore the forbidden zone.

After all, many of the rich second-generation have a rebellious streak in their bones, enjoying the thrill.

They carefully bypassed the defense line.

And then activated their portable military equipment to conceal their presence, huddling in a shadowy corner.

Three days later, after figuring out the general patrol schedule, they seized the chance during a patrol shift change and quietly slipped in.

Crossing the defense line, they all showed excitement.

"Charge, everyone."

"Hahaha, this is so interesting, I want to see if there really is a god in the strictly guarded forbidden zone."

They quickly flew towards the deeper area, gradually seeing a vast, flourishing mainland in the distance.

That mainland was surrounded by tall city walls.

In the sky above the mainland floated a warm sun, with clouds drifting among it, each beautiful little Angel holding a harp, floating in the clouds.

So beautiful.

They were full of astonishment, looking at the mainland in the distance,

"It seems real!?"

"Wow, incredible, magical!"

As they entered this star domain, a vast flourishing civilization centered around the World of Gods unfolded before them.

Giant Dragons, Angels, Titans, adventure stories in the tavern, ancient myths of God, the internal war of the three Fates...

Each vivid Mythical Story brought those diverse characters among the gods to life right before their eyes.

Hearing God's Mythical Story made many people become his enthusiastic fans.

Walking down the streets, this group of rich second-generation led by Xibo was full of praise.

Suddenly, they spotted some other familiar faces in the crowd.

"Why are you here too?"

"Hahaha, we smuggled in, you guys are late, many have smuggled in already."

"Yeah, the Divine Spirits here are very friendly, they treat the humans on the ground equally.... but then our mortal emperor Xiu wants to act against the Divine Spirits."

Everyone felt the joy of meeting old friends in a foreign land, soon pairing up excitedly to discuss various mythical anecdotes along the way, chatting about the history of the Divine Spirits, and narrating ancient mysteries.

They sat down in a tavern, listening to a bard recounting the Mythical Tales of God and Surya, ordering a few drinks.

Some rational scientists also made analyses:

"Hmm, these so-called gods are merely a different kind of alien civilization. Their Divine Vortex is single-attribute, whereas ours is composite attribute."

"Yes, their single-attribute Divine Vortex, called Divine Object, has a single pure attribute, yet the power is mind-blowingly formidable!"

Many understood the principle of the gods in such a manner.

Precisely because of their understanding, the acceptance was unexpectedly swift.

Soon they recognized this alien civilization of Divine Spirits, even secretly engaging in commerce and trade with them.

Even though, as the ruler of this land, Xiu has always disallowed them from interacting with this hostile force.

Yet, living beings always have a rebellious psychology!

Moreover, what does it matter if Xiu opposes?

They are settled here; the outside cannot break in!

The divine World of Gods, in such a silent standoff, spread across this land, instantly gaining many mortal believers.

Just then.

Suddenly, a message was posted on the city wall.

[The Divine Spirits are about to completely overhaul the cosmic order law, and you think of any shortcomings in the universe, you may write them down on the suggestion form.]

[The Divine Spirits will listen to each and every mortal's opinions, transforming the universe.]

When Xibo and this group of youngsters saw this scene, they were completely shaken by the vast mind and grand vision of the Divine Spirits.

With excitement, Xibo picked up a pen and wrote down a suggestion:

"I want the dead to be revived, the dead and the living to circulate, having a true world belonging to the deceased."