Chapter 130: Sun And Moon As Heaven
Zeus extended and manifested his thunderous divine body. His majestic divine body instantly appeared outside the heavens, in the starry sky. He raised this light sphere and continuously poured the power of Great Thunder into it.
In an instant, dazzling electric light illuminated the entire universe. At this moment, the universe was no longer dark, becoming a universe of pure light.
The next moment, a roaring sound echoed through the starry sky, deafening. The entire universe trembled, and the universe responded with submission to the God King’s supreme power!
Under Zeus’s immense power, this divine artifact displayed unimaginable and formidable strength.
Seeing this terrifying might, all the gods trembled in their hearts.
The invincible God King became even more invincible.
But it didn’t matter.
It was invincible no matter what.
The gods were already accustomed to this and had completely accepted it.
Zeus tested it briefly, extremely satisfied, then withdrew his divine body and returned to the Council Temple of Olympus.
With a thought, he transformed it into a long scepter.
The scepter was carved with intricate and powerful lightning emblems, symbols of the universe’s most fundamental laws, and inscriptions of the sacred order he established. Every pattern contained endless mysteries and the origin of the universe.
At the very top of the scepter was a cyan Sky Crystal Core, shining eternally, containing ceaseless thunderstorms and lightning.
Slightly below this crystal core were three crystal cores, symbolizing the Earth, Dark Night, and Ocean, respectively. They continuously orbited the Sky Crystal Core above.
Furthermore, the interior of this divine artifact was originally too “empty.” After his Great Thunder was infused, its power and quality became more formidable and substantial.
Originally, Briareus could still lift it with effort, but now he absolutely could not, and without his authorization, no one else could use it.
A smile spread across Zeus’s majestic face. He looked at the Cyclopes and said with his voice full of admiration and gratitude, “My dear friends, thank you for this thoughtful gift. I like it very much; it perfectly matches my power!”
“From this day forward, this divine artifact will be named after you, symbolizing our eternal friendship and my supreme authority!”
Zeus’s resonant voice echoed through the hall as he officially named the divine artifact: “Its name shall be – Thunder! Lightning! Thunderbolt!”
Upon hearing this, the three Cyclopes were overjoyed. This honor made them unable to contain themselves, and they quickly shouted in unison, “Thank you, Great Zeus! Eternal and immortal Sacred God King! We will forever remember your kindness!”
Zeus was in a great mood. He lightly waved his scepter to signal the giants to rise and said with a kind smile, “My dear friends, please rise quickly. There is no need for such formality.”
“Your skill and wisdom are truly unparalleled in the universe; no god can match you. I am very pleased with your gift.”
“By the way, I am also very curious about the gifts you prepared for Hades and Poseidon. I wonder what precious divine artifacts they will be?”
Zeus said with great expectation, “Please bring them out and let me and the gods broaden our horizons.”
A respectful expression appeared on the rugged face of Brontes the Thunderer. He replied in a deep voice, “We obey your will, Great God King Your Majesty!”
Steropes the Lightning and Arges the Thunderbolt then left the divine palace and retrieved two more divine artifacts from the Hundred-armed Giants.
Steropes held up an exquisitely dark and profound helmet and introduced it to Zeus and the gods: “This is a gift for His Excellency Hades. We painstakingly crafted it using the Void Core combined with the Evernight Veil threads bestowed by the Lady of Night.”
“Wearing it allows one to exist independently of the world and beyond it, and also independently within the void, existing in both the world and the void simultaneously.”
“Therefore, wearing it can conceal all gazes and perceptions. Unless one can simultaneously shake existence and the void, it can also immunize against all means and influences, allowing the wearer to truly come and go without a trace, formless and intangible.”
Zeus nodded, a hint of praise flashing in his eyes.
This divine artifact, apart from being useless to himself, was a deadly item against any other god.
After Steropes finished introducing the helmet, Arges raised a magnificent and powerful trident with both hands and continued, “Respected Zeus, this is a trident forged by the Hecatoncheires using Ocean Pure Water, combined with the Primordial Matter by us.”
“Under the condition that the gods of water laws do not intervene, it can control all water elements in the universe and shake all matter.”
“This is the gift we present to His Excellency Poseidon, the Earth-shaker of the Ocean. We believe this is the most suitable and supreme divine artifact to unleash his power.”
Zeus nodded in approval and smiled, “Indeed. My dear friends, I can clearly feel your sincere intentions. I am well aware of the hardships you endured to forge these supreme divine artifacts. The gifts you have given are the most suitable supreme treasures for us and can best unleash our power.”
“Here, I express my most sincere gratitude to you. Thank you, my dear friends. I will forever cherish this friendship in my heart.”
The Thunder Giants quickly said, “Respected Zeus, Great God King Your Majesty! It was you and the two Excellencies who, at great risk, ventured deep into Tartarus and rescued us from that incomparably terrifying and endless torment, giving us rebirth!”
“We will forever be grateful for your kindness and mercy, and will never forget it! Doing anything for you, even sacrificing everything, is our supreme glory and mission!”
Zeus smiled and nodded, looking at Hades and Poseidon, “My dear brothers, please go and receive your precious gifts. They are valuable divine artifacts offered to you by the Giant Gods.”
Hades stepped forward, offered a rare smile of thanks, and then took his gift.
Although he remained taciturn and spoke only when necessary, this was already an act that greatly flattered the gods.
Poseidon, on the other hand, feigned great excitement as he stepped forward, eagerly accepted the trident, looked intently at the three Cyclopes, and nodded repeatedly in praise, “Cyclopes, you truly are the most skillful and intelligent gods. No god in the universe can create more powerful divine artifacts than you.”
A simple and honest smile appeared on the rugged face of Brontes the Thunderer. He replied politely, “Thank you for your praise, His Excellency Poseidon. We are honored that you like this gift.”
Poseidon said loudly, “Like it? Of course, I like it! How could I not like a divine artifact so suited to me?”
In reality, he was so envious and jealous of Zeus’s divine artifact that he was almost crying!
This less rash and foolish brother, suppressing his inner envy and jealousy, looked at the Hecatoncheires outside the hall and shouted, “My dear friends, thank you and the Cyclopes for the gifts you have given me. I like them very much!”
“From this day forward, you are also my dear friends! I will treat you equally and sincerely, just as Zeus treats you!”
The three Hundred-armed Giants merely offered polite smiles, nodded gently, and expressed their thanks simply, but in reality, they were utterly speechless.
Did they really think that being big meant they weren’t smart?
We are big, but we are not stupid!
Look at how big our heads are, and then look at how big yours is?!
Look at how many heads we have, and then look at how many heads you have?!
All I can say is, stereotypes are not to be taken lightly.
Zeus couldn’t be bothered with this self-important, foolish younger brother anymore. He looked at Helios, Selene, and Eos and continued with the investitures.
“Children of Hyperion, my dear comrades in arms, in the oppression of the old days, I promised you the honor you deserved. Today, here in the sacred temple of Olympus, I solemnly fulfill this promise!”
“My promises never expire and never fall through!”
“From this day forward, you shall be the Supreme Lords of Radiance and the Sacred Mistress of Radiance in this universe!”
“The world shall henceforth be equally divided into day and night. You shall possess the supreme glory you deserve, eternally illuminating the heavens and earth!”
“Helios, you are the world’s guardian of light, bringing light and warmth to the world, dispelling all evil and cold!”
“Selene, you are the world’s guardian of gentle light. With your soft radiance, bring peace and rest to all spirits, guarding the tranquility of the night.”
“Henceforth, when the sun’s light appears, it will be daylight, and when the moon’s glow reflects, it will be night.”
Zeus established the most basic law of time:
“I am the incarnation of the Upper Heaven, the Master of the Sky. All beings and things in the world are under my wings; you shall be the basic timekeeping for the passage of my time.”
“From this day forward, when Helios’s golden light recedes and Selene’s gentle radiance rises, each cycle you complete, each alternation of sun and moon, shall be a complete concept of ‘day.’ From now on, one day and one night shall be an eternal rotation of a day!”
Zeus’s majestic face softened at this moment. He looked at Nyx, the Lady of Night, and said softly, “Respected Lady of Night, the Netherworld is not your restraint or cage; it is merely a part of your power. The world will always remain open to you, and you can always freely enjoy the beauty and vastness of the world.”
“Henceforth, half of the universe’s time, that vast and mysterious night, shall be your sacred domain. You can fully enjoy this beautiful world, no longer confined beyond the world.”
Nyx’s entire being melted. All her divinity surged with infinite joy and sweetness. Her deep eyes now only reflected Zeus’s figure. She truly wished to throw herself into Zeus’s broad embrace without any reservation.
The excited Lady of Night finally managed to control her near loss of composure. She gently parted her dark, alluring lips, her voice becoming incredibly soft and full of charm, like a night breeze caressing lute strings.
“Dear Zeus, majestic God King Your Majesty, thank you for your generosity and bounty. The honor you bestowed has left the night utterly convinced. All that belongs to the night is forever yours, existing for you, flowing for you.”
As soon as the Lady of Night spoke, many gods turned their heads.
This was because the Lady of Night’s usually cool and indifferent tone had become infinitely charming and gentle, possessing a captivating allure, completely unlike her usual majestic and mysterious demeanor as the Goddess of Night.
The gods were now absolutely certain that this Lady of Night intended to seduce the God King!
