Chapter 691 - 690: God King, One Strike

After exchanging glances with Li Jing, Athena began to speak calmly.

"Including my father all the many Olympus myths that circulated on Earth basically really happened, the parts made up or speculated by humans are very few."

"Oh?"

Li Jing raised his eyebrows, said.

"That’s rare, usually the gods only let their believers know the good side. If there isn’t any good, they just make up some or through some believers to ..."

Before he could finish, Athena shook her head.

"As a modern person, Master Li, you wouldn’t know. The Earth was extraordinarily special in the distant past, claiming it as the core of the Star Nebula Great World wouldn’t be an exaggeration. In that history, it wasn’t just our Western gods, but the focus of eastern immortals was also basically on Earth."

After saying this, she went on.

"Like what you said Master Li, this phenomenon is indeed common elsewhere. This is not only the case with us western gods, the eastern immortals also like to depict themselves in an enviable fashion and pass it on in the form of stories, thereby seeking sacrifices and obtaining life will power similar to faith power."

Hearing Athena’s explanation, Li Jing nodded silently.

As of now,

his power is indeed strong.

But he is not omniscient.

As a modern person,

he is completely blind to what the Star Nebula Great World was like in the past.

He has his own speculations.

The history of Star Nebula Great World had experienced discontinuities, and more than likely, it was not just once.

Compared to him,

there’s no doubt that Athena, who knows how long she has lived, is a witness to history.

At least,

she has witnessed part of history.

Therefore, Li Jing did not question the truth of what Athena said before him.

After a quiet moment, Li Jing asked,

"Leaving aside the other god clans, there are many negative myths about the Olympian gods on the surface of the earth. Why did you not try to change them?"

"It’s not that we didn’t try, it’s just that we couldn’t change everything."

Athena opened her lips lightly, explaining.

"Once history has true witnesses, the corresponding phenomenon is unavoidable. Even with all kinds of methods or secretly changing the history to be passed down to future generations, some of the truth will continue to be passed down."

Without waiting for Li Jing to speak, Athena said,

"By the way, I can’t agree with the ’negative’ you mentioned."

"From the perspective of humans, my father’s actions can certainly be seen as chaotic and unethical. But for us ancient gods, this is the most normal thing. Gods and humans are fundamentally different. The so-called ethical concepts of humans, we neither have nor are we allowed to have."

"Compared to humans, all gods including us Olympians are both ancient and primitive. The birth of the next generation through procreation is both our instinct and our duty."

"God clans are unlike humans, original gods are rare in themselves. If they were as particular as humans, no god civilization could go far and would inevitably be eliminated by history."

After slowly explaining, Athena said,

"In conclusion, if Master Li has determined that my father’s character is problematic because of the myths and stories circulated on Earth, I personally can’t agree. Ultimately, his actions are not only for the better continuation of the clan, but also his privilege as the strongest among Olympian gods."

After listening to Athena’s explanation, Li Jing shrugged, ambiguously said.

"If you put it that way, you do have a point, I may have made some assumptions."

Upon hearing this response, Athena chuckled.

"Master Li as a person, not truly a god, it’s understandable."

As she spoke, she raised a finger.

"By the way, although my father has tried on me, he has never succeeded. After all, I am not inferior to him in terms of power. If he force upon me, he will pay a heavy price. Also speaking personally, I quite cherish the title of virgin goddess, although it doesn’t have any real power, it has brought me a lot of unexpected faith, especially in this modern era."

Li Jing was speechless.

That Athena was a virgin goddess, indeed there was such a claim.

Not just her,

there were two other virgin goddesses in the Olympian god clan.

But this title of virgin goddess...

What can you say?

In relevant myths, it’s not so much that they are portrayed as pure and aloof, but they have an incomparable network of relationships behind them.

Nobody usually dare to offend them.

Those who have the guts should think thrice before doing so.

It was unexpected to Li Jing that the title of Virgin Goddess could bring unexpected faith to Athena.

He examined this idea more closely.

There was some truth in it.

After all, compared with being worshipped as a goddess, a famously beautiful one like Athena is more often enshrined in various comics, films, and novels and became an idealised goddess.

To believe in God...

Not necessarily must one be devout to what Her divine power represents.

You can also yearn...

In various comics, films, and novels, Athena usually has an upright image, astonishing beauty, and a certain aloof aura that easily captures the imagination of some people.

Leaving other places aside.

In modern times when faith on Earth is hard to obtain, goddesses like Athena do have great advantages.

With a smile, Li Jing looked up.

"Miss Athena, we’ve strayed from the topic. Let’s get back on track, do you think your father, as the leader of the Olympian gods, is competent?"

"Not really."

Athena shrugged and said,

"But we, the Olympian gods, need someone like him who can hold everything in his hands, who is strong and wise, but not necessarily very enlightened, to lead our god clan."

Li Jing nodded.

Just as he was about to speak, Athena smiled half-heartedly.

"Master Li, we both are sensible people, let’s not beat around the bush."

Without waiting for Li Jing to speak, Athena continued,

"I know you want me to betray my father and lead the god clan to follow your commands obediently. But you can’t think of a way to persuade me to submit for the moment, so you are trying to probe my thoughts and look for an opportunity."

Faced with her words, Li Jing didn’t deny.

"I suddenly dislike smart people."

Athena sighed slightly at his words.

"If possible, I would rather be a bit naive. After all, my life is now in your hands, Master Li. If this conversation doesn’t go smoothly, I can already foresee my end."

With that, she gave a charming smile.

"Of course, as long as I don’t resist and allow you, Master Li, to take and ask as you please, my life is still safe, right?"

"Tsk."

Li Jing smacked his lips.

I have to say.

Athena is truly difficult to deal with.

Especially after the two of them sat down.

Before that.

There was at least a bit of fear in her when she faced him.

Once a proper conversation began, she gradually got used to it.

The power of wisdom, huh?

That’s quite a convenient power indeed.

It’s a shame that the Supreme God Clan doesn’t have this power, otherwise, I could find a way to acquire it.

Lowering his head to take a sip of tea, Li Jing smiled.

"Since Miss Athena has come so far in our conversation, why don’t we both be more honest with each other?"

Athena pursed her lips and said.

"Truth be told, I personally do not wish to have honesty as a premise for formal negotiations. At this moment, my task is merely to stall you, Master Li."

Before she finished speaking, Li Jing shrugged.

"If you want to stall until your father gathers the Olympian gods, I have no objections."

Athena was silent, pouting out words like a miffed little girl.

"If I truly wanted that, I wouldn’t have paused, nor danced circles around you, Headmaster Li. I can see that you don’t care about the XiX God Clan, and you wouldn’t even mind if they were wiped out completely. The so-called opportunity is purely because you know very little about the other God Clans, and you hope to use the XiX God Clan as a starting point."

Saying this, she let out a sigh.

"Time is running out, let’s get to the point. I have three conditions. If you can promise to meet them, Headmaster Li, I am willing to lead the XiX God Clan as the new God King to serve under you. As long as you are still in the secular world, the XiX God Clan will never rebel against you."

Without waiting for Li Jing to speak, Athena quietly stated her conditions.

"Firstly, I want you to ensure the position of the XiX God Clan in the Big World in the future. Currently, in the Nine Great Divine Fields, the XiX Divine Domain isn’t the weakest but it isn’t the strongest either. I hope that in time, the XiX Divine Domain can be the first."

"Secondly, when the order of the Big World recovers, I hope you will allow the God Envoys of the XiX God Clan to walk on Earth, preaching our faith. In return, I can promise you as the future God King, that the faith of the XiX God Clan will only be spread in the western world and will not cross the boundaries or touch the red lines."

"Thirdly, in this battle, I kindly ask you, Headmaster Li, to avoid killing our clan as much as possible. If it’s possible, just grant my father God an eternal sleep."

Having put forward these three conditions, Athena turned her head and looked at him.

Seeing this, Li Jing fell silent for a bit before answering.

"I promise to meet these three conditions, but the last one depends on the performance of your XiX God Clan."

Athena nodded and then looked up at the sky.

"Father, did you hear all that?"

Before she finished speaking,

High above, the thick clouds rolled and shook, splitting open with thunder and lightning, revealing a muscular man, bare-chested, with a somber look, standing on top of the clouds.

"Athena, my daughter, you have truly disappointed me."

Coldly uttering those words, the man spoke in a low voice.

"Perhaps your Wisdom God Power tells you this is the right choice, but that doesn’t mean you can make a decision for all the gods of Olympus on their behalf. You do not have this right, let alone bow your head to a foreign god on behalf of the XiX God Clan."

Before he finished speaking, the clouds behind the man stirred, as the power of wild thunder and lightning gathered in the sky.

Accompanied by flashes of lightning,

One by one, the vague figures appeared in the flickering lightning behind the clouds surrounding the man.

At first glance, there seemed to be hundreds.

All of the well-known members of the XiX God Clan were present.

Seeing this, Athena looked downcast.

Li Jing, however, slowly stood up and looked at the man standing on top of the clouds.

"Let me confirm, are you Zeus, the God King of Olympus?"

The man didn’t respond, instead, he casually pulled out a symbolic lightning-shaped object from the cloud layers and pointed it towards the ground.

"No need for more words, you are the enemy of the XiX God Clan, today will either be your death or the end of my XiX God Clan."

As he spoke, he suddenly threw the lightning from his hand.

"Boom!"

The thunder pierced through heaven and earth.

Seeing this, Li Jing remained calm and raised his finger.

The very next second,

The lightning was frozen at his fingertips.

The following second,

"Boom!" A loud bang echoed, and an extremely violent shockwave scattered from Li Jing, shattering the cliff where he stood with Athena.

At the same time,

A huge and sacred God Power acted, protecting the temple in the background.

High above in the skies,

The man saw Li Jing holding back his God Instrument with just a finger, his face changed slightly.

"The enemy is in front of us, don’t just stand there! Move..."

Before he could finish his sentence, Li Jing disappeared from where he was standing.

The next instant,

He appeared in front of the man.

Suddenly coming face to face with Li Jing, the man’s color changed again.

Before he could react, a blue sword light tore through heaven and earth and shattered the entire sky.

In the ensuing silence,

The man’s head was thrown high into the air, his body and head separated, and fell downwards.

"Essence Source +850287529."

"Level increase, 672. Chaos Qi level +1344, Skill Points +2."

Two prompts popped up, but unlike the joy he used to feel when receiving level-up prompts, Li Jing felt an inexplicable heaviness in his heart.

He had done what he was supposed to do.

Similarly,

Zeus had done what he was supposed to do.

Clearly compared to him,

Zeus, as God King, was not even a match.

This...

Made him feel like a bully.

Also, after this encounter,

To the XiX God Clan, he was without a doubt the invader, the villain.

Certainly, this matter is not about right or wrong.

If Zeus was not killed,

The XiX God Clan would not surrender,

And it would disrupt the balance of the Star Nebula Great World.

But personally for Li Jing, it was a psychological burden.

Li Jing is not a saint.

But so far,

This was the first time he cast aside his personal beliefs and followed the macrocosmic "right".

Looking around with his sword,

What came into view were,

The fearful gazes of the Olympus gods who had not had the chance to react.

Obviously they had not expected,

The difference between Li Jing and Zeus to be so vast.

Sheathing the Flying Sword Blue Edge, Li Jing snapped his fingers.

"Crack."

A crack appeared between heaven and earth.

The entire XiX Divine Domain, cracked.

In the face of such a situation, all the Gods of Olympus were pale.

But they were not the main focus.

The focus was,

Besides the Gods of Olympus, one after another, the powerful wills that were hiding behind the scenes quietly chose to retreat upon seeing this situation.

Li Jing felt this, took a step forward and appeared next to Athena, who somehow was already standing close to the temple.

"Can you handle the rest?"

"Yes."

Athena was surprisingly calm.

Li Jing nodded, and walked slowly into the temple behind her.

Li Jing felt this, took a step forward and appeared next to Athena, who was somehow already standing close to the temple.

"Can you handle the rest?"

"Yes."

Athena was surprisingly calm.

Li Jing nodded and slowly walked into the temple behind her.