Chapter 555: Chapter 118: The Soul Pillar God, Offense and Defense

Lince frowned slightly at this.

The God of All Machines and the Mother of All Things both looked puzzled.

"So, in the end, did that guy actually succeed in becoming a Pillar God?"

"And what Law did he use to ascend?"

In response, the God of Thousand Faces just smiled and said cheerfully:

"Of course he succeeded."

"Otherwise, where do you think I got this thing?"

As he spoke, another blood-red fragment materialized in his hand, leaving the others stunned.

This time, even Lince couldn’t help but take a second look at the God of Thousand Faces.

The God of All Machines and the Mother of All Things were visibly shaken.

But amid her shock, the Mother of All Things couldn’t help but sneer.

"Hah, you sure can keep a secret."

"So, you’re saying this person successfully became a Pillar God and no longer needed this, so they just gave it to you?"

The God of Thousand Faces pretended not to notice her sarcasm and simply chuckled.

"That’s more or less the gist of it."

"After all, we’re all Deities who grew strong by relying on this type of Power."

"Even when we become Pillar Gods, we’ll still share a common origin with him."

"I mean, at the very least, it’s better than being a complete stranger, right?"

"So, he was naturally sincere in wanting me—a fellow Deity of the same origin whom he discovered—to ascend to the Pillar Divine Realm."

After the God of Thousand Faces said this, the God of All Machines snorted lightly after a moment of silence.

"You certainly lucked out."

"That someone with your wretched personality could be so fortunate... I find it quite tiresome."

"But you still haven’t answered us. What Law did he use to ascend to the Pillar Divine Realm?"

"Law? Probably Soul!" the God of Thousand Faces said nonchalantly.

"Soul?"

The God of All Machines was stunned for a moment.

The God of Thousand Faces knew why, so he immediately explained:

"What’s there to be confused about?"

"It just means my previous speculation was right—that our list of High-Rank Laws for becoming a Pillar God was incomplete."

"The Law of Soul is also a High-Rank Law. Life is one thing, and soul is another; you can’t just lump them together."

"Also, I reckon that Death and ’Resurrection’ also count as the same major category of High-Rank Law."

"Just like the Law that allows beings at the Authority Level like us to revive after death, that itself is a High-Rank Law."

"It’s just that ordinary living beings, and even most Deities, cannot control the Authority of Resurrection."

Speaking of which, the God of Thousand Faces intentionally glanced at Lince.

Then he added meaningfully:

"Of course, among the Authorities that ordinary beings cannot control, there is also the Authority of Space."

"Deities may seem to be born with the ability to traverse Space, but possessing such an ability doesn’t mean its underlying Authority can be easily mastered."

"In short, there should be quite a few High-Rank Laws, but not too many."

"I’d guess there are no more than fifty positions for Pillar Gods."

"After all, a Law that doesn’t seem very important to us might be essential for the functioning of the Cosmos. Who can say for sure that they understand it all?"

"Becoming a Pillar God requires a fight, and even great luck. After all, luck is an important part of strength, isn’t it?"

"So, the will of the Cosmos won’t just show us which Laws can lead to the Pillar Divine Realm. It all still requires some luck and personal understanding."

At this point, the God of Thousand Faces looked at Lince again.

"Anyway, that’s all I know and all I can explain."

"So, Nidhogg, it’s your turn now, isn’t it?"

"The fact that you could get this kind of information truly surprised me! This means you’re actually the one who has progressed the fastest among the four of us."

"In just a few hundred years, you already possess the Power to ascend to the Pillar Divine Realm. That combination of luck and strength... even I’m envious!"

The God of Thousand Faces’ words were sincere this time.

In response, Lince didn’t think it was anything worth mentioning.

He was far more concerned with the information the God of Thousand Faces had just revealed.

’That person really ascended to the Pillar Divine Realm?’

’What happened to the whole "contribution to the Cosmos" requirement?’

’What? So he didn’t have to sneak into another Cosmos and wreak havoc?’

’What’s that all about?’

Lince frowned.

At this point, He decided to stop hiding things.

He directly presented his true situation to the Three Gods of the Cosmos in the form of a stream of information.

After all, He had already reached the Authority Level Peak.

He had even skipped the necessary trial phase.

At this point, it could be said that within this Cosmos, unless a Pillar God moved against Him, He was truly without threat.

Even if a Pillar God wanted to make a move, they would first have to let Him complete his journey to the Other Cosmos.

After all, Lince had essentially been chosen by the will of the Cosmos.

He was now required to undergo the trial to become a Pillar God.

Even the Pillar Gods that might already exist would absolutely not dare, or even be able, to act against Lince at this time.

So, Lince revealed this information because he wanted the well-informed and clever God of Thousand Faces to advise him.

And so, the target of the Three Gods’ astonishment naturally shifted.

They looked at each other, then back at Lince.

Finally, they all showed an expression that was both helpless and resigned.

"I used to think Thousand Faces was the one with the deepest secrets among us."

"But now it seems, Nidhogg, you’re the one with the deepest secrets!"

"You passed the Pillar God trial just like that? Without even having to endure interference from the thousands, or tens of thousands, of Ancient Gods from the same lineage." freⅇ

"Honestly, I don’t even know how to react."

The Mother of All Things gave a bitter smile.

"Indeed. When it comes to fortune, we are truly no match for you," the God of All Machines sighed, still shaken.

But Lince just humbly waved his hand in response.

"What’s there to hide?"

"I wasn’t hiding anything. As for fortune, perhaps I had a bit of it, but you all should know..."

"My situation isn’t necessarily a good thing."

When Lince said this, the God of All Machines and the Mother of All Things were stunned for a moment, then they understood.

"That’s true enough."

"Sneaking into a neighboring Other Cosmos to perform an act of world-destruction... just the thought of it reveals how dangerous and difficult it must be."

"After all, the Laws of an Other Cosmos might not recognize the Authority and Power we hold in this world. Worse, if that cosmos’s will discovers us, we could be hunted down and suppressed."

"You must be extremely careful with such a task!"

The God of All Machines warned Lince, his expression grave.

"Exactly."

"Your priority is ascending to the Pillar Divine Realm. As long as you have a chance, it doesn’t matter if you have to wait longer."

"Death may be trivial for beings like us, but losing the opportunity to ascend to the Pillar Divine Realm for a hundred thousand years is a great loss."

Lince agreed completely and appreciated their concern.

"I naturally understand the risks involved."

"Besides, I might not need to truly destroy a world. As long as I find the right opportunity, even slightly wounding the origin of the Other Cosmos should be enough."

"But, speaking of which, Thousand Faces, it’s not like you to be silent at a time like this."

Lince suddenly looked again at the God of Thousand Faces, who had been silent all this time.

Hearing this, the God of Thousand Faces was slightly taken aback, then waved his hand and laughed:

"I’m just busy digesting all this information you’ve given me, Nidhogg."

"I have to say, the news you’ve brought back is of immense value to the three of us."

"Also, I’ve figured it out, Nidhogg. You want to ask why that other person was able to become a Pillar God without going through all this, right?"

As expected of someone so astute, the God of Thousand Faces instantly understood Lince’s intentions.

Lince didn’t deny it and nodded.

Seeing this, the God of Thousand Faces immediately smiled:

"What’s so hard to understand about that?"

"Since you, Nidhogg, must go cause destruction in an Other Cosmos to become a Pillar God, it stands to reason that our own world needs Pillar Gods to act as Guards for its own territory. Isn’t that just a matter of offense and defense?"

"Offensive missions require greater Power. But for defense, here in our home Cosmos, we have the backing of our own cosmic laws. The Power requirement is actually lower."

"As for why they don’t let you become a Pillar God first, to maximize your Power before you go to another world, I’m sure there’s a reason for that too."

"But the reasons are likely few. The most probable one is this: if you become a Pillar God first and then travel to another world, that world will likely detect your powerful aura as foreign from the very beginning."

"...."

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