[{"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-398":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},1727813,2207,"Chapter398-The Struggle!","imprisoned-for-a-trillion-years-i-was-worshipped-chapter-398",398,"\u003Cp>At this moment, everyone who witnessed the scene had the same question in their minds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did Daniel manage to cut through the Blue Stone so easily?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with just an ordinary sword strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no flashy effects, nothing extraordinary about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, as soon as the Blue Stone was sliced apart—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive surge of sword energy shot straight into the sky!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the pavilion, Morris and Kara, who had been seated casually, suddenly leaped to their feet in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, they had heard plenty about the sword scar on the Blue Stone in Thousand Suns Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was practically a signature challenge of the Enlightenment Competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But never had they heard of anyone cutting the Blue Stone in half with a single strike!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This... this... HAHAHAHA!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morris burst into laughter, his excitement uncontrollable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Artisan's Sanctuary finally has hope! WE HAVE HOPE!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone like him… he must belong to Artisan's Sanctuary!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morris, as an elder of Artisan's Sanctuary, had a duty to recruit outstanding talents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if he could bring a monstrous genius like Daniel back to Artisan's Sanctuary…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His status would skyrocket!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the position of Grandmaster was within reach!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Morris could no longer sit still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to take Daniel back immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Dixon stood frozen in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a local, he was very familiar with Thousand Suns Hall's Enlightenment Competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had even participated in it once before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today, he had only come back out of curiosity, to see how the young talents were doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew exactly what the Blue Stone was, and how deep the sword scars left on it usually were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daniel had just cut it clean in half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To achieve such a feat…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was practically impossible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Dixon finally understood why Daniel had confidently said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't need to prepare at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a talent like him—no, for a monstrous genius like him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asking him to \"prepare\" for something like this was no different from insulting his talent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the Thousand Suns Hall official rushed to Daniel, his face filled with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daniel, would you be willing to join Thousand Suns Hall?\" Stay updated via My Virtual Library Empire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The official immediately extended an invitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other contestants looked at Daniel with envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They dreamed of an opportunity like this!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daniel, however, simply smiled and said—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well… I can't make that decision alone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the Thousand Suns Hall official was completely stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What does that mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn't he just one person?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How can he not make the decision himself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before inviting him, the official had already looked into Daniel's background.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daniel…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn't even a core disciple of Blue Jade Guild!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was merely a master craftsman at Velen Forging Workshop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was basically the same as a guest elder—free to leave at any time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Velen Forging Workshop didn't place any restrictions on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So why was Daniel acting as if he needed permission?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A loud burst of laughter echoed through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha! My apologies, but I'm afraid you'll be disappointed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morris laughed heartily as he strode forward, Kara following behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daniel belongs to Artisan's Sanctuary!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morris' face was full of triumph.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Daniel's vague response had practically confirmed it—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was already part of Artisan's Sanctuary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if that was the case…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he possibly join Thousand Suns Hall?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absolutely impossible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Morris?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Thousand Suns Hall official's expression darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't you think this is a bit shameless?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is OUR competition! What is Artisan's Sanctuary doing here stealing talent?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you even have the right to speak here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, as if delivering the final blow, he added—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, don't forget—Blue Jade Guild is also watching this competition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Apologies,\" Morris replied with a smug smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Daniel was already part of Artisan's Sanctuary. He only participated in the Enlightenment Competition because of a minor assessment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You never stated that contestants must join Thousand Suns Hall, did you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Is that true?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Thousand Suns Hall official looked at Daniel, his face dark with frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daniel remained calm and simply said—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I belong to Velen Forging Workshop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am neither part of Thousand Suns Hall nor Artisan's Sanctuary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morris' smile froze instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did he just say?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, I need to follow the decisions of Master Dixon from Velen Forging Workshop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Daniel turned to Dixon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, Master Dixon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dixon sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, Daniel was completely free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This had nothing to do with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the fact that Daniel deliberately mentioned his name meant only one thing—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daniel…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was using this opportunity to raise Velen Forging Workshop's status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't a particularly sophisticated move—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was very effective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, both Morris and the Thousand Suns Hall official had shifted their attention to Dixon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dixon walked forward and said—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I'll let them handle it. You three can discuss among yourselves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Daniel simply walked away, leaving the three of them to deal with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the three men stood in a tense triangle formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Dixon,\" Morris spoke first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should understand that I have already acknowledged Daniel's talent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've been part of Artisan's Sanctuary for a long time—so naturally, you'll make the wise decision, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Thousand Suns Hall official immediately seized the opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Velen Forging Workshop and Artisan's Sanctuary are partners, right? Since when did it become your subordinate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morris had let his emotions slip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been so flustered by Daniel's unexpected response that he had spoken too forcefully—and now the Thousand Suns Hall official used it against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Dixon,\" the official continued, \"you can't deny it—Daniel has incredible talent in both magic and swordsmanship!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget Thousand Suns Hall—even Blue Jade Guild would accept him without hesitation!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only here can he fully unleash his potential!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dixon nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had wanted Daniel to join Artisan's Sanctuary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after everything that happened today…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was starting to think—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe Artisan's Sanctuary wasn't the best choice after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given Daniel's insane talent…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magic might be a far better path for him than forging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breaking through realms like it was nothing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was far more shocking than his forging skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Dixon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morris was getting desperate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I admit, I made a mistake earlier. I was impatient!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you yourself said—Daniel's forging talent is unmatched!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And for that… Artisan's Sanctuary is the only place where he can truly thrive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for magic… we would never hold back a talent like him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah!\" The Thousand Suns Hall official sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Blue Jade Guild also has forging masters. Do you really think Artisan's Sanctuary knows more about magic than Blue Jade Guild?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forging is just support—real power comes from strength!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dammit! Are you insulting Artisan's Sanctuary?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn't say that—you did!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the two men bickering like children, Dixon felt an overwhelming sense of absurdity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did he—just a humble blacksmith—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>End up in a situation like this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the root cause of all this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daniel.\u003C\u002Fp>",1190,"2026-06-06T15:56:16.256Z",1,"novelbin.me","4cd6e5b9fcfec31d63d5df78371602656bca2b35a640cf1ff6ba66cb50e5f6de","imprisoned-for-a-trillion-years-i-was-worshipped-chapter-399","imprisoned-for-a-trillion-years-i-was-worshipped-chapter-397",734,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimprisoned-for-a-trillion-years-i-was-worshipped-cover.jpg"]