The Ancient Gods' Whisper-Chapter 817 - 390: The God’s Secret, Supreme of the Third Power (3)

Gu Jianlin was stunned because his teacher had said the same thing.

"The one who designed this world is undoubtedly that unified will. All the history throughout the ages is on the schedule of that will. The extinction and birth of species, the proliferation and destruction of civilizations, the rise and fall of empires, the wars between humans and gods—all are under its control."

Ji Zhou, with his hands behind his back, gazed at the ginkgo tree before him and said softly, "If I’m not mistaken, if it weren’t for the arrival of the five Ancient Supremes, its plan might have already been completed."

She raised her hand, and once again wiped her blood-soaked palm across the stone tablet.

"I’ll show you something else."

On the stone tablet, a golden mural appeared once more.

Five glorious gods stood above the Azure Sea. A massive Divine Path pierced through the sea. Two robed figures spread their arms wide, stepping onto the path to the heavens. They appeared so insignificant, yet so imposing.

Torrential rain poured from the sky, and amid the flashes of lightning and thunder, countless Ancient God Clans churned in the deep sea.

Flying creatures and beasts appeared almost god-like.

"This is the Ancient Times, the earliest two leaders in the East—one surnamed Ji, the other Jiang."

Ji Zhou said softly, "The Ether Association was born based on their legacy."

Gu Jianlin murmured, "Yellow Emperor, Emperor Yan."

"The Inheritance Path emerged in this way."

Ji Zhou gazed solemnly at this mural: "The earliest humans made a deal with the gods. By some means, they created what is known as the Inheritance Path. From then on, humans possessed the power of the gods."

It seems that humans and the Ancient God Clan were not enemies at the very beginning!

"That’s because, at the earliest time, there was a tribe in the East called the Jiuli. Their leader was named Chiyou. It was the Qiongqi Venerable who bestowed power upon humanity, allowing that ancient tribe to ascend and possess unimaginably brutal power. The Jiuli Tribe was the earliest to believe in the unified will, for Earth’s environment was not suitable for the survival of the Ancient God Clan, so it chose to nurture Earth’s native life and bestow authority upon them."

Ji Zhou’s lips curled into a smile: "The initial four Ancient Supremes also tried to imitate this, but without exception, they all failed until that black Supreme intervened and solved the problem."

Gu Jianlin felt as if his mind had been cleaved open by a knife.

He understood everything.

"Transplantation."

Ji Zhou paused: "That was the earliest transplantation, using a colossal matrix capable of covering a continent, granting people the ability to possess spirituality, awakening the chaotic and ignorant soul. What the Qiongqi Venerable could accomplish, the Qilin Venerable could also achieve, for they both wield the Third Power as Supremes."

"Zhu Zhao, You Ying, the Third Power—none is superior or inferior; they hold the same status."

She seemed to recall something, her eyes becoming profound, and said seriously, "But the key is in the hands of the Qilin and Qiongqi, which means they hold a certain level of initiative. It’s they who can bestow the authority of the Ancient Gods upon humans; they would certainly be the first to adapt to the rules of the real world."

Gu Jianlin finally understood that the birth of the Inheritance Path was also a game between gods.

It was something existing to combat the unified will.

"Here, I have to mention someone."

Ji Zhou’s eyes reflected a hint of nostalgia: "The Red King, Jiang Yanli."

Gu Jianlin blurted out, "The Red King said the Inheritance Path was never something humans should meddle with!"

Ji Zhou nodded: "The essence of this world is equivalent exchange. Humans possessing the Inheritance Path seems like they hold power on par with gods, but what is the price humans have to pay?"

Gu Jianlin felt a chill crawl up his spine: "Would gods truly be so benevolent?"

"Of course not. The sages of the earliest human world also pondered this question."

Ji Zhou turned and patted his head, smiling: "Do you remember the law of conservation of energy? Since ancient times, countless Ascenders have been born or died; some are as lowly as ants, while others are as mighty as gods. Without exception, they all return to dust after a hundred years. Such immense spirituality, such powerful souls—where do they go?"

A bolt from the blue.

Gu Jianlin felt his heart turn cold.