Chapter 870 - 532 Matteus’s Treasure_2
Chapter 870 -532 Matteus’s Treasure_2
It was as if he had gained the exclusive rights to the Gaia World.
If it’s a weak Divine Domain, it is relatively easy to fully grasp, but the stronger the corresponding world rules, the harder it is to fully master.
Similarly, if one can master a high-ranking Divine Domain, it is a symbol of absolute power.
For example, the Lord of Dawn, Losanda, holds the Divine Domain of [Light], and the Earth Mother God Shangzhiya holds the Divine Domain of [Earth].
However, most deities can’t achieve this, so they can’t prevent others from consolidating the corresponding Divine Domain.
The Gaia World power corresponding to the Divine Domain is limited, like a cup of water, if someone else takes a part of it, the power one controls decreases by that portion.
This is something the deities cannot tolerate.
If they cannot stop others from consolidating their Divine Domain, then it is better to eliminate them in the “budding” stage, isn’t it?
This is an inevitable reality.
With predecessors having established themselves, the path forward for those who come later becomes even harder.
After all, the process of igniting the Divine Fire and ascending the Divine Throne is acknowledged by the Gaia World.
Once the Ascension Ceremony begins, there’s no way to hide one’s existence any longer.
At the same time, the Divine Domain one consolidates will be exposed to the entire world and all gods.
At this moment, friends and foes become immediately clear.
Although it is difficult for the gods to take action within the Gaia World, there are countless ways to strike at enemies.
After becoming a god, one cannot stay hidden in their Divine Country forever; abandoning followers would mean gradual death.
But Matt’s case was different.
Perhaps being a prominent figure of the Dwarf Kingdom, the godson of Sarmekhal, the God of Molten, Fire and Forging, he was targeted by the gods early on.
Before he could complete his Path to Divinity and start the Ascension Ceremony, there were deities secretly attacking him.
As a result, Matt nearly succeeded but ultimately failed, regretting it deeply until his death.
Hence, he solemnly emphasized this in the scroll.
Lis was not worried about deciding his Divine Domain.
He was certain to choose [Wisdom] as his core domain, relying on the Sphinx Ascension Technique.
In the Divine Domain of [Wisdom], he was definitely unique, with no predecessors and no one capable of competing with him.
But it also made Lis realize something.
If he truly became a god through the Sphinx Ascension Technique, then his mastery of the [Wisdom] Divine Domain would be known to all deities.
This powerful and unique Divine Domain would undoubtedly attract considerable covetous and greedy attention from various gods.
Quite troublesome indeed…
Lis shook his head slightly.
The second point to note on the Path to Divinity is to cultivate followers in advance.
If the Divine Position is the foundation of divine power, the most brilliant gemstone in a magnificent house, then the Power of Faith is the timber and mud that built this house.
For many legends, relying on their widely circulated poems and rumors in Gaia World is enough for them to step onto the Path to Divinity, but it only barely qualifies them.
Matt reminded, in the scroll, that without enough Power of Faith to support, the foundation might be unstable and trigger backlash, causing the Path to Divinity to collapse.
Cultivating one’s followers is extremely important; the more followers, the better.
Matt advised his successors that if they had no other means, they could seek help from the Dwarf Kingdom.
The most solid and reliable source of faith is racial faith.
This is also why there are so many racial gods.
However, Lis wasn’t very concerned about this; first, these matters were still quite distant for him; he would only touch this level after breaking through to Legend.
Secondly, he was well-prepared; his duke territory and [Nature’s Wrath] were the foundations of his future faith.
This was also something Mr. Stephens and Uncle Joyce mentioned before.
The third thing Matt emphasized, was that on the Path to Divinity, and even after becoming a god and igniting the Divine Fire, one must maintain their true self and not lose themselves in the mighty power.
Comparatively, Matt didn’t provide much explanation, perhaps he wasn’t clear himself, having received this revelation from the dwarven gods.
But Lis vaguely understood what this meant.
Like the Witch Demon Lis encountered before, although possessing a near-infinite lifespan, their consciousness would be corroded by Undead Power, eventually losing their true self and completely transforming into a crazed and evil undead creature.
Compared to Undead Power, divine power is even stronger and more erosive.
Throughout Gaia World’s history, there have been many instances of deities’ allegiance shifting due to the influence of their Divine Domain powers.
From good to evil,
From law to chaos.
It is hard to distinguish whether this was a choice of the gods’ own will or a passive transformation.
But Lis couldn’t imagine the day he becomes like the Demon Prince under the influence of divine power, despising life and being unscrupulous.
Perhaps it really is something to be cautious about!
Lis silently reminded himself, then put away the scroll.
The final part of the scroll recorded information about the [Matteus’s Magic Ring].
However, what Lis did not expect was that Matt placed this magic ring at his birthplace.
In the molten river at the core of the Sotiga Volcano in the Dwarf Kingdom.
It was Matt’s last and greatest work. He placed it there to absorb the volcano’s power for nourishment, but before he could retrieve it, Matt was no longer around.
The ring in Lis’s hand could activate the array protecting the magic ring, but the challenge was how to enter the Sotiga Volcano.
That is the holy mountain of the Dwarves. Lis had once gazed at that black-and-red volcano from the Dwarf Capital, but besides dwarves, no one else was allowed to enter.
Need to think of a good plan!
Lis frowned slightly, then relaxed.
Forget it!
This time the harvest is quite good, I’ll think about the magic ring when leaving the desert!
After leaving the study and stepping into the forging workshop, Lis felt as if he had entered a completely different world.
Compared to the delicacy and compactness of the study, this place was spacious and open, and the air seemed filled with the unique coldness and heat of metals intertwined.
In one corner of the workshop, heaps of materials piled up like mountains, shimmering with enticing luster, indicating their extraordinary value.
Mithril, considered rare and mysterious by the world, was neatly stacked in the corner, and Refined Gold, known for its resilience and solidity, used in top-tier weapon and armor forging, was also piled up nearby.
Besides, there were all sorts of colorful, distinct precious materials and gemstones lying quietly in the workshop, seemingly waiting for the craftsman’s hand to give them new life.
Truly worthy of a dwarf legend, these precious materials seemed as if they were free!
Lis marveled, then turned his gaze to the other side.
The casting tools and furnaces in the workshop were equally special, not only numerous but also each exuding exceptional craftsmanship. Tongs, hammers, molds…
Most of these tools were made from precious alloys or special metals, some even inlaid with Magic Runes, enhancing their durability and precision. Lis could imagine how Matteus created exquisite works with the aid of such tools.
Now, all of this is mine!
The walls of the workshop were filled with various weapons and armors, some incredibly sharp, some exceptionally solid, each one a product of Matteus’s heart and soul.
These were not final products, but Matteus’s unfinished works and failed pieces, kept for their considerable experimental value.
It truly is a treasure trove!
Lis caressed everything in the workshop, silently marveling in his heart.
It truly is a treasure trove!
Lis caressed everything in the workshop,
It truly is a treasure trove!
Lis caressed everything in the workshop,