[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imprisoned-for-a-trillion-years-i-was-worshipped":3,"chapter-imprisoned-for-a-trillion-years-i-was-worshipped-imprisoned-for-a-trillion-years-i-was-worshipped-chapter-388":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Imprisoned for a Trillion Years, I Was Worshipped by All Gods!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1727803,2207,"Chapter388-The First Trial","imprisoned-for-a-trillion-years-i-was-worshipped-chapter-388",388,"\u003Cp>\"That young man from Velen's Forge has no hope whatsoever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, he had never intended to recruit anyone from Velen's Forge in the first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was merely following protocol by attending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, did he not already know what kind of place Greenstone City was?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The city's ceiling was limited—it was only good for acting as a feeder force to Artisan's Sanctuary, supplying talent when needed…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was something for the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, this Enlightenment Competition had only been proposed as a test to make things difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The true intent was simply to crush any ambitions the forge had and keep them focused on their work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Greg suddenly had an idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning to the man from Artisan's Sanctuary, he said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, if that's the case, I'd also like to participate. It would be a good chance to see the true talents of other factions… and to teach a certain frog in a well what real geniuses look like!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Artisan's Sanctuary representative knew exactly what Greg was up to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he had heard Greg mumbling to himself earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Greg was talented, no doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was also arrogant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overconfident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then again, most young prodigies were like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was nothing unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, Greenstone City's Enlightenment Competition tested five elements. Explore more at My Virtual Library Empire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Greg met all the participation criteria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, go ahead. Just don't overdo it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, sir!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Greg responded, then returned to his seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze locked onto Velen's Forge, specifically Daniel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes gleamed with anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Enlightenment Competition was about to begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a golden light shot out from the Thousand Suns Hall's floating ship at the center of the lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A golden barrier momentarily enveloped the entire Blue Lake, then vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the once-noisy crowd fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it starting?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daniel glanced around and murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already learned the details of the first trial from Dixon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The First Trial: Crossing the Lake\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Competitors had to travel from the shoreline to Lake Island at the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reaching the island meant passing the first trial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It sounded simple—but in reality, it was anything but.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That golden light released by Thousand Suns Hall wasn't just for show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It activated a complex magic array, which divided the lake's surface into countless sections, like a honeycomb grid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some sections were solid, allowing people to step on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others, however, were illusions—if stepped on, the competitor would fall straight into the water and be eliminated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you fall in, you're out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The solid tiles followed specific hidden patterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, this trial was about comprehension—participants had to perceive the patterns, identify the safe paths, and avoid elimination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bell tolled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Enlightenment Competition had officially begun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the sound faded, the first competitor couldn't wait any longer—he leaped onto the lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment his foot touched the water, golden light flickered across the lake's surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For an instant, a honeycomb-like grid appeared, revealing tens of thousands of hexagonal tiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, in the blink of an eye, it vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like a giant invisible net.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first competitor got lucky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tile he stepped on turned white, signifying it was solid and safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, when he took his second step, his tile immediately turned black—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SPLASH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He fell straight into the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliminated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the first person go in, the rest of the competitors followed suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were lucky—they landed on safe tiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others were unlucky—the moment they jumped in, they fell straight into the lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliminated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of the first few hundred participants, less than ten percent remained standing on the lake's surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most had barely taken a step or two before plunging into the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching this, even Daniel couldn't help but cringe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Are there really this many useless people?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to Ed, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crossing a lake was already wiping out so many people?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn't this supposed to be a prestigious event filled with young prodigies?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because from what he was seeing… not so much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's usually a little better than this,\" Ed admitted, looking a little embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Walking two steps and immediately getting eliminated… how is that any different from clowns coming to put on a show?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They clearly weren't here to compete—just to have fun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, people kept trying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of splashes filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, some people tried to cheat—they followed the steps of successful competitors, hoping to copy their paths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did Thousand Suns Hall really seem like the kind of people to leave such an obvious loophole?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The grid constantly changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment one person stepped off a tile, it randomized again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they were lucky, it would remain solid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But luck wasn't something you could depend on forever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was designed to eliminate those relying on tricks instead of their own abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As more competitors entered the lake, they became more cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hesitated before taking each step, trying to analyze the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of this, fewer were being eliminated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was still happening, but the rate was less ridiculous than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daniel remained on the shore, still observing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, about seventy percent of the contestants had already been eliminated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daniel, aren't you going in?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ed asked, looking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first wave of careful competitors had already crossed nearly half the lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Betsy urged him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, Daniel! Some of them are almost at the island!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Daniel remained calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's no rush. There's no time limit for the first trial anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Daniel felt a gaze on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced toward the second floor of the pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Greg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was staring at him, eyes filled with provocation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Greg gestured toward Blue Lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daniel instantly understood his meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smirked and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I've rested long enough. Let's see what this is all about.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stretched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This… really doesn't look difficult at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he jumped into the lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His first step landed on a white tile—solid ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daniel, hurry! The sooner you reach Lake Island, the better your advantages!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Betsy called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daniel casually began walking forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Greg prepared to enter the lake as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, as if remembering something, he turned to the Artisan's Sanctuary official and asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, if I make minor modifications to the magic array, Thousand Suns Hall won't hold it against me, right? As long as it only affects one specific person?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The official replied casually:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just don't kill anyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words—do whatever you want to Daniel, as long as he doesn't die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thousand Suns Hall wouldn't interfere with something like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Greg smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nodding, he leaped into the lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Conveniently, he landed right near Daniel.\u003C\u002Fp>",1118,"2026-06-06T15:56:16.256Z",1,"novelbin.me","2190c6bfd0ced9a1ab558ba13f0956750a4ed0a2f5a267a523cb0f63d06a360b","imprisoned-for-a-trillion-years-i-was-worshipped-chapter-389","imprisoned-for-a-trillion-years-i-was-worshipped-chapter-387",734,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimprisoned-for-a-trillion-years-i-was-worshipped-cover.jpg"]