I ascend to the throne of God with arcane magic.

Chapter 497: Position and Power in Gaia's World

The Land of Elves,

Li Si looked at Adela in surprise. At that moment he thought he had heard it wrong.

Ascend the throne and become a god?
Is this what a believer who serves God should say?

For many believers, the status of gods is supreme. Wanting to become gods and stand at the same height as their gods is a blasphemy to gods for devout believers.

But why would the great elven sage say this?
Li Si's mind was full of thoughts and he didn't know how to answer for a moment.

However, Adela did not seem to be in a hurry. She stood beside Li Si and stared quietly at the statues of the elven gods in front of her, as if waiting for Li Si's answer.

"Of course I do!"

After a moment's silence, Li Si spoke softly to Adela.

"But you should be able to see that I am already an arcanist."

Adela in front of him was a legendary wizard at the same level as Teacher Stephens, so it was easy for her to tell that he was an arcanist.

However, because Adela's breath hiding skills are far better than Li Si's, Li Si naturally has no way to distinguish Adela's breath, and he doesn't know whether this big guy's profession is an arcane master.

But no matter what, Adela should be clear that any arcanist who wants to continue on this path, as Teacher Stephens said, the ultimate goal is to analyze and master the cornerstone rules of the world, and at the same time change or create new rules.

If one wants to become a god, one will undoubtedly have to give up the path of controlling the rules of the world.

Teacher Stephens once told Li Si that the power of the gods comes from the faith of the believers, but on a deeper level it is actually from abiding by the rules of the Gaia world.

Only by obeying the rules of Gaia's world can they master the corresponding priesthood.

The so-called priesthood actually corresponds to a specific world rule in the Gaia world, and controls the power in the field corresponding to this world rule.

In Li Si's view, this is equivalent to all gods being employees of Gaia World, and they are striving to master different positions in a company called [Gaia World].

Different positions represent different powers, some are strong and some are weak.

Only by holding the corresponding [positions] and possessing the corresponding [powers] can they have a greater voice in the [Gaia World] company.

It is for this reason that for the gods, mastering the [priestly domain] is the most important thing and is the source of their great power.

Arcanists are different. They are equivalent to being part of the Gaia World.

The goal of the arcanists is to understand the reasons for the formation of different [positions] in the [Gaia World], understand the mysteries contained therein, and try to transcend [positions] to master the corresponding [power].

Because different [positions] have different requirements for the people who hold the [positions].

For example, when to go to work and what to do when at work.

The deity who holds this [position] can only adapt to the requirements of this [position] in order to better approach and control this [position].

Just like the god who holds the ministry of [light] and [hope], He needs to drive away darkness and bring light and hope to the believers.

As for the gods who possess the ministry of [War] and [Killing], they need to constantly stir up wars in the Gaia world to lead to the emergence of war and chaos.

Only in this way can they consolidate their [priestly domain].

In comparison, arcanists are more like relying on their own knowledge and wisdom to master the [power] represented by the [position], without being restricted by the requirements of this [profession].

But having said so much, this is ultimately just a distant hope for the arcanists.

Starting with the magical empires represented by Netheril, arcanists have been constantly exploring this possibility.

But countless years have passed, and no arcanist has truly achieved the ultimate goal they envisioned.

At best, it would only reach Stephens' level and then it would be impossible to go on.

Many legendary arcanists are exploring different possibilities, but ultimately there is no successful precedent.

Of course, there are arcanists who have become gods.

There are indeed arcanists who gave up exploring further and chose to become gods through the path to deification.

This is documented, but the approach is not without cost.

Arcanists who become gods through this method have lost the special abilities of legendary arcanists to control, change and create the rules of the world.

This ability of the arcanist seems to be incompatible with the priesthood of the gods.

This is also the reason why Teacher Stephens did not choose to embark on the path to becoming a god.

For legendary arcanists, the desire to explore and master the rules of the world is something they are absolutely unwilling to give up.

By becoming a god through the path to deification, one will be bound by the rules corresponding to the [priestly domain] and will be constantly assimilated and changed by the power of the [priestly domain].

This change is no different from the gradual loss of wisdom as a lich.

Of course, Li Si now has another way.

That is the [Sphinx Ascension] obtained from the legendary arcane master Sphinx!
Although this special arcane art has not yet been perfected, the Sphinx has only completed the stage of condensing the power of faith to purify the divine power and constructing a virtual elemental godhood. Li Si has no idea how to ignite the divine fire and ascend to the throne.

But we have to say that the Sphinx is truly amazing, and this method is quite feasible.

At least Li Si is ready. After being promoted to Legend, he will start trying the [Sphinx Ascension Technique].

However, Li Si would definitely not tell Adela about the Sphinx's divine magic.

This was his biggest secret, and even Teacher Stephens didn't know how much benefit Li Si had gained from the ruins in Xueling Town.

When Li Si didn't understand why Adela asked him why he wanted to become a god, he used this reason to test her first.

"Of course I know."

Adela looked at Li Si with a peaceful smile on her face.

"I am also an arcanist, so I naturally understand why you made this choice."

"But your teacher should have told you that this path has not been walked by anyone so far."

Li Si remained silent, agreeing with what Adela said.

Adela didn't care about Li Si's silence and said to herself:
"In fact, I once wanted to try to do this through my own efforts, but after so many years, I still have no idea."

"I even doubted whether there is really an arcanist who can walk this path and master the power of the gods."

Li Si looked at Adela. Although the great sage was smiling, there was a hint of regret in his eyes.

"Of course, I'm not advising you to give up now."

"No matter which arcanist can break through to the legendary level, who would doubt their own wisdom?"

Adela pointed at Li Si, and then at herself.

"Like you, like me."

"I'm just here to tell you another way."

"Since you know the goal that arcanists have been hoping for for countless years, then you also know the secret of the path to godhood, right?"

"Ah."

Li Si nodded slightly. In fact, the name of the Road to Godhood was circulated among the extraordinary professionals, but most people did not know the secret. "Then do you know why I told you this?"

Adela turned and smiled at Li Si, then slowly walked towards the altar in front of her.

"do not know."

Li Si was indeed very confused. From Adela's tone, it seemed that she was very confident that he could walk the path to godhood and become a god.

But he himself was not sure about this matter, let alone Adela, whom he had only met a few times?

“Over the years, countless people have embarked on this path, but how many have succeeded in the end?”

Adela walked forward slowly, her tone quite calm, as if she was telling a story from history.

“No one dares to say that they will succeed, but over the years we can see certain patterns.”

"Like now"

"Now?"

Li Si followed behind Adela and asked with some confusion.

"Correct."

"In fact, the vast majority of people who succeed in becoming gods did so during the wave of chaos that swept across the Gaia world."

"Only during times of change will old gods fall and die, and new gods ascend to the throne."

"Otherwise, why would the gods be so cautious during this period?"

"Because they don't want to fall in this wave of chaos, become victims, and become stepping stones for the new god to ascend to the throne."

Li Si listened quietly to Adela telling these secret things. Although he had some knowledge of this information before, he had never thought of this.

"Has this happened many times in Gaia's world?"

Li Si looked at the great sage in front of him and asked softly.

"Of course, the gods of your human race rose from the previous era, especially the three powerful gods."

Adela smiled and said that these things were not a secret to the elves with a long tradition.

"The epochal wave that has descended upon Gaia's world this time has caused far more chaos and uncertainty than any of the previous ones."

"This is an oracle from the gods. I didn't quite understand it at first."

Adela sighed and continued:

“It was not until the Elven Royal Court was destroyed by the Demon Prince that I realized what this really meant.”

"After all, in the chaos and wars caused by the previous waves of the times, the Elf Kingdom was not greatly affected."

“Not to mention the Elf King’s City of Tingzhuonor, which has the longest heritage. Who would have thought that it would be completely destroyed after the arrival of the tide of the times?”

Li Si nodded, saying that was true.

After all, the elves have a very long history, and the elven gods are the first group of religious gods to rise. Ordinary wars and chaos can hardly affect the Elf Forest.

“The greater the chaos, the greater the opportunities and possibilities that lie within it.”

"No one knows what will happen in the future, but as a great sage of the elves, I have to consider the entire elf race."

"Like, finding allies wherever possible."

"And now, you are one of my choices."

"I?"

Li Si looked at Adela, who was already standing on the steps of the altar, with some confusion, and asked uncertainly.

"Why did you choose me?"

Li Si was a little puzzled. To be honest, although he was confident that he could become a legend and even keep going on, he was still just a gold-level arcanist now.

Why was Adela so sure, even according to her previous meaning, she wanted him to be an ally of the entire elf race?
You know, ordinary legendary strongmen are nothing to the elves.

Not to mention him now.

"What do you think is the reason?"

Adela looked at Li Si with a smile on her face. Under the shining light of the statue, this moon elf seemed to have a sacred meaning.

Li Si's brain was working rapidly. What was so special about him?
[Sphinx's magic]?
Adela probably doesn't know this.
A disciple of Mr. Stephens?
If Mr. Stephens is indeed qualified, but he is just a disciple, wouldn't it be more appropriate to find a teacher?

My talent?

When it comes to talent, who knows whether it will materialize.

Could it be?
"Because I am the one favored by the World Tree?"

Li Si looked at Adela and said, after thinking about it, only this identity is special for the elves.

Shouldn't it?

You know, as a person favored by the World Tree, the Elf Kingdom has already given him considerable attention.

Regardless of his identity as an elven sage or his support for him to form [Wrath of Nature].

No matter how you look at it, there doesn't seem to be any necessary connection, right?
Moreover, even now, if the Elf Kingdom really needs it, Li Si will take the initiative to provide help, but his current strength may not be strong.

"Other elves may not know, but in the land of elves serving the gods, we have recorded many secrets related to the gods for countless years."

"Among them is the one related to the World Tree Sage."

Adela looked at Li Si and said slowly:

"Li Si, do you know how many World Tree Blessed Ones there have been?"

"do not know."

Li Si shook his head slightly. He had heard that the powerful Mother Earth might be the one favored by the World Tree, but there was no way to confirm the authenticity of this rumor, and the Church of the Earth had never mentioned any relevant information to the outside world.

Adela nodded and continued:
"According to the records of the Elves' Land, there have been three World Tree Blessed Ones."

"The first one is [Father of Oak] Sylvanus."

"However, this great being is one of the few remaining original gods in the Gaia world. He was already a god-level being long before the appearance of the World Tree Master Yggdrasil. He was recognized by the World Tree Master and became a World Tree Favorite, helping to spread life in the then desolate Gaia world."

"The second is my Lord [the creator, guardian and ruler of the elves], Lord Corellon. My Lord is the first elf born on the World Tree and also became the World Tree's Blessed One."

"The third one is [Mother Goddess of the Earth] Shangtiya. She was the last World Tree Blessed One to appear, and she also achieved great deeds and ascended to the throne of God not long after."

"And you are the fourth!"

Adela looked at Li Si and said very seriously.

(End of this chapter)