I ascend to the throne of God with arcane magic.

Chapter 496 Do you want to become a god?
Li Si's gaze did not stay on the elf village above his head for too long, and soon shifted to the direction he was heading.

He could feel that as he continued to go deeper into the dense forest before him, the aura of divine power in the air became increasingly dense.

There was no trace of the elf village around, but animals could be seen from time to time in the forest, including squirrels, forest deer, wild boars and even leopards.

However, they did not show any hostility towards Li Si and Daphne, but just looked at them a few more times out of curiosity.

The two were walking on a forest path with bluestone paved on the ground. Over the years, the edges and corners of the stone slabs had been completely worn away, becoming round and smooth.

A quiet atmosphere permeated the forest. Although Li Si was curious about where Daphne was going, he did not take the initiative to approach her.

It felt pretty good to stroll along the path in the woods. The rich breath of life in the forest made Li Si feel a lot more relaxed.

Not long after, the dense forest of Li Si parted in front of Li Si, and he suddenly felt a sense of sudden enlightenment.

Deep in this dense forest, stands a stunning gray rock palace.

The walls of the palace are made of huge gray rocks, and you can still vaguely see the rough grinding marks, as if telling its long history and vicissitudes of the past. These rocks are not simply piled up, but carefully carved and spliced, forming a rough and unique beauty.

On the walls of the palace, the rough patterns faintly reveal the shadows of various elves' patterns today, which are intertwined to form a mysterious and ancient pattern.

When the sun shines through the treetops and shines on the gray rock palace, the entire palace exudes a faint white glow. This glow is not dazzling, but gives people a warm and sacred feeling, with a faint sense of sublimity like a god.

The forest surrounding the palace adds a touch of solemnity and majesty to this mysterious palace.

Giant trees surround the palace from afar, with tall and thick trunks and lush branches and leaves, as if they are the guardians of the palace.

The giant trees on the edge of the forest are slightly tilted, and their branches and leaves are swaying gently, as if they are respectfully saluting the palace and paying high respects to this mysterious palace.

Li Si looked at the sacred palace in front of him. The sacred feeling surrounded every corner of the palace, making people feel awe involuntarily.

This place gave Li Si a much more sacred and solemn feeling than any temple he had seen before.

Including the Elf Temple in the Emerald City and the Dawn Cathedral in the Brilliant City.

"This is it."

Daphne said softly, and then walked towards the gray palace.

Li Si paused for a moment, then followed Daphne.

The closer Li Si got to the palace, the more he felt as if he was facing the power of the gods. It was as if he was looking up at the gods sitting high in the sky, and he felt more and more insignificant.

Could it be that this palace was built by the elves countless years ago as a place to worship the elven gods?
Li Si pondered silently in his heart, if this is true, then the time that this palace has experienced may be measured in tens of thousands of years.

It can be seen that this should be the most core and critical place in Tyrion, the hometown of elves.

Although Tyrion, the hometown of elves, also belongs to the elven kingdom, he is more like a direct subordinate of the elven gods who is independent and outside.

The moon elves living here worship the elven gods, inherit, guide and maintain the faith of the elven gods.

For the elven gods, the importance of the Elf Land is no less than that of the Elf Kingdom.

Why did you bring him here?
Li Si was a little curious. Even if he trusted him, he shouldn't have brought him to such an important place when he first came to the Land of Elves, right?
Is it because of that great elven sage?

Li Si thought of a person in his mind. The great sage Adela showed her affection to him when they first met, and also gave him considerable help in the subsequent formation of [Nature's Wrath].

This is even more than goodwill.

The only request from the other party was that he come to the land of elves.
It seems that we will soon know why?

Li Si looked at the sacred palace in front of him again, and walked forward behind Daphne.

It was not until he arrived in front of the palace that Li Si realized that he had made a mistake.

Perhaps it was because the distance was too far, or perhaps it was because of the surrounding giant trees as a backdrop, but it was not until Li Si stood on the steps of the palace that he realized that this palace was much larger than he had imagined!
It was like a giant's palace. Standing in front of the closed door of the palace that was more than 20 meters high, Li Si truly felt his own insignificance.

Kakaka~
In front of Daphne and Li Si, the huge stone door slowly opened inward, and a dull and low sound sounded like a welcome horn.

"Li Si, just go in."

"Sage Adela is waiting for you inside."

Daphne turned around and said solemnly, returning to her dignified look.

However, her lively eyes flashed with the joy of a young girl, and she whispered:
"When it's over, come find me!"

"There are many interesting places in the Land of Elves. I'll take you to see them!"

"Ok."

Li Si smiled and nodded to Daphne, then strode into the palace.

As Li Si entered the palace, the heavy door slowly closed, but the sunlight from above made the interior of the palace not dark.

As soon as you step into the interior of this gray rock palace, you can feel an ancient and profound power permeating the air.

The walls on both sides of the palace are carved with complex and exquisite patterns, which tell the myths and legends of the elves. These patterns seem to have life and sway gently under the faint light, leading people's eyes to go deep into every corner of the palace, making people seem to travel through time and space and return to the glorious history of the elves.

In the palace, numerous statues stand quietly in the scattered sunlight. Although their faces are hazy, their postures are majestic, kind, or heroic. Each statue is lifelike, as if it will wake up from its slumber at any time.

There is a divine light shining on these statues. It is the divine power of the elven gods, and also the protection and blessing bestowed by the gods.

Under this glorious illumination, every inch of space in the palace appears exceptionally sacred and solemn.

In the center of the palace, in front of the statues of the elven gods, there is an altar carved from white jade. It is tall and solemn, as if it is the heart of the palace.

The altar is covered with ancient elf characters, which are twisted and mysterious, carrying the wisdom and secrets of the elves. These characters seem to have magic, attracting people's attention and making people want to decipher the mysteries in them.

A faint fragrance permeates the palace, making people feel relaxed and happy, as if all their worries have disappeared at this moment. Mixed with the sacred feeling brought by the power of faith, it makes people feel awe of the elves and gods from the bottom of their hearts and feel the sacredness and solemnity of the gods.

In this palace, time seems to become slow and solemn, and the mood becomes pure and peaceful.

Li Si slowed down his pace a little and walked towards the center of the palace.

He could see a figure standing on the altar in the center of the palace.

It was the great elf sage Adela in a white robe!

At this moment, she was standing on the altar with her hands folded, silently praying to the statues of the elven gods in front of her.

When Li Si came closer, she put down her hands, turned around and looked at Li Si with a smile, and said softly:
"Welcome to the land of elves, Sage Li Si!"

"It's nice to see you again, Your Excellency the Great Sage!"

Li Si spoke to Adela in a respectful tone.

Adela slowly walked down the altar, and Li Si felt that this great sage seemed to have a more divine charm in this temple.

"What do you think of this place?" Adela asked Li Si softly, and her pleasant voice echoed in the temple.

"Holy, awe, are these the spirits and gods in front of me?"

Li Si nodded slightly and asked as he looked at the many tall statues in front of him.

"Is such that."

Adela walked up to Li Si and said softly:

"This temple was built by the elves for Lord Corellon after he ascended to the throne."

"It is also the first temple of the elves, the Great Temple of Tyrion!"

"After that, many elves became gods under the guidance of Lord Corellon, and the number of statues here increased."

Although Adela's tone was flat, Li Si could still feel the admiration and pride hidden in it.

"Can you spot anything different here?"

Adela looked at Li Si and asked with a smile,

"Different places?"

Li Si was a little confused. Was he referring to the statues in front of him?

For some reason, Li Si felt that although this great elf sage believed in these gods, he did not give Li Si a sense of firmness like a fanatic.

It is more like a pure belief under the control of reason.

Li Si looked at the many statues in front of him. Because he was not sure whether he would violate taboos, he did not observe the statues carefully. Instead, he took a quick glance and looked away.

Now, under Adela's guidance, he quickly discovered something was wrong.

Among the many statues behind the altar, most of them are radiant with divine light, which is the embodiment of the power of the gods.

But at the same time, there are also several statues that completely lack this sacred glow. After losing their luster, the statues look like weathered old men, showing the mottled traces of time.

It seemed to have lost its vitality and turned completely into a dead object.

Why is this happening?

Li Si's attention was focused on the statues, and soon he realized something.

"Do those statues represent the fallen gods?"

Li Si asked Adela in a low voice.

"Ah."

Adela nodded slightly, sighed and said:

“Although as long as the faith and believers are still there, the gods may still be resurrected, but these gods have passed away for countless years and may never wake up again.”

"Is this so"

Li Si also felt quite emotional.

Although becoming a god means having eternal life, it does not mean that gods will not die.

Over the countless years in the Gaia world, countless gods have disappeared. The declining kingdom of God and the damaged artifacts represent that even powerful gods may face death.

Even beings with great divine powers may fall, let alone those relatively weak gods?
There are still countless mountains waiting for him to climb. How far has he reached now?
Never be proud and complacent!

The falling elven gods in front of him sounded the alarm for Li Si!
Although Li Si has reached the pinnacle of the Golden Rank after experiencing the events in the Elf King's Court, he is still far from becoming a god!
Take it one step at a time!

Li Si shook his head, and then felt a little surprised as to why Adela said this to him.

Shouldn't this be one of the most important secrets of the elves?
Even if he is the one favored by the World Tree, there is absolutely no need to tell him these things, right?
As if noticing Li Si's somewhat puzzled look, Adela said slowly:
"In the long years from the birth of the World Tree to the present, we have witnessed many major events in the Gaia world."

"The disappearance of the original gods, the rise of the gods of faith, the invasion of the demons of the abyss, the panic of Ragnarok, and so on."

"Although many records have disappeared, we know very well that the arrival of each new era will be accompanied by endless killings and dangers."

"You should already know that the Gaia world is ushering in a new era."

Adela looked at Li Si and said word by word:
"And the tide of this era may be more turbulent and dangerous than anything we have experienced before. Even the gods cannot foresee what the future will be like."

Li Si didn't say much, but listened quietly to Adela's words.

No one knows these things better than him, and how many dangers and difficulties there will be in the future!
"Even with the protection of the gods, the elves cannot survive this crisis unscathed."

"The destruction of the Elven King's Court and the pollution of the World Tree give me a feeling that this time we may face more severe dangers and disasters than before."

"We offer our faith to the gods and pray for their protection."

"At the same time, we ourselves must also work hard to make changes and protect our homeland."

"So, what do you mean?"

Li Si looked at Adela with a hint of surprise.

Is he worthy of being called the great sage of the elves?

Although Adela realized the coming danger from Li Si's previous reminder, as a wise woman, she did not put all her hopes on the gods.

This is very different from those believers who only know how to pray to gods.

She understood very well that the gods also had their limitations, and no race in the Gaia world could survive solely relying on the protection of the gods.

What’s more important is to master the power to protect yourself!

"Of course it is to master stronger power and have the ability to protect the entire elf race!"

There was a hint of determination in Adela's expression.

"For this, I will seize any possible opportunity!"

Adela looked at Li Si and said softly:

"So, Li Si"

"Do you want to ascend the throne and become a god?"

(End of this chapter)