I ascend to the throne of God with arcane magic.

Chapter 538: Mateus's Treasure

After thinking about it, Li Si got up and left the camp, coming to a tall sand dune in the distance.

The people in the caravan here cannot observe what is happening here with Li Si.

Li Si rubbed the brass ring on his hand, and his figure disappeared from the spot in an instant.

A familiar feeling of dizziness came over him, as if he had experienced a space teleportation, and Li Si appeared in the room he had just observed.

"I never thought that Mateus could fix such a space in a ring. It's really amazing."

"Is this the ability of a master craftsman?"

Li Si felt a little emotional as he walked into this study room designed specifically for dwarves and immediately felt the unique atmosphere.

The layout of the room is compact and practical, and every detail reveals consideration for the dwarf's stature.

The height of the desks and bookshelves is significantly lower than the normal size. For dwarfs, this design allows them to easily access books and work comfortably.

But for the tall Li Si, this seemed a bit cramped. He had to bend down slightly to conveniently flip through the books on the shelf or write on the table.

The furniture in the study was made quite sturdily, using hard, wear-resistant wood, which was obviously specially selected to withstand the powerful strength of the dwarves.

Every piece of furniture exudes a calm and solid atmosphere. Even if the heaviest books are stacked on it, there is no shaking at all. It is obvious that Mateus has put a lot of thought into this.

Li Si walked to the desk, looked at it for a few seconds, and then reached out and touched it.

Unlike the books and drawings that were placed randomly and somewhat messily around, this brown-yellow scroll was placed upright in the center of the desk.

He even cleared the clutter on his desk and placed the scroll there alone, making it the most conspicuous.

Did Mateus place the scroll here on purpose?
Is it left for those who come after?
Li Si did not sense any supernatural power from this scroll.

However, he was still cautious and prepared to exit this space at any time.

After all, the one who left these things behind was the top legend Matthäus, so it's always better to be careful.

When Li Si's hand grasped the scroll, nothing happened.

Only then did he breathe a sigh of relief and picked up the scroll from the table.

Feeling the rough touch on his hand, Li Si spread out the scroll in his hand.

What appeared before Li Si's eyes was a parchment scroll filled with dwarven block characters.

[Welcome to my workshop, junior!
I am Mateus Hammer. Perhaps you have not heard of my name, but as this ring has recognized, your talent in forging is quite good!

If you get this ring, it is equivalent to getting my inheritance]
Li Si carefully looked at the records on the scroll.

The scroll left by Mateus records his instructions to his descendants.

However, perhaps because he felt that the person who received the ring was a dwarf, many of the instructions were about the affairs of the dwarf kingdom.

But these didn't mean much to Li Si.

Most of the information left by Mateus was about memories and nostalgia of his past life, and he did not make any special requests to the person who received the ring.

Therefore, these records are not of much value except for letting Li Si know some gossips inside the Dwarf Kingdom.

However, some records at the back of the scroll still aroused Li Si's interest.

First, the cause of Mateus' death.

In Li Si's experience in the Dwarf Kingdom in his previous life, there was no introduction about the reason for the death of this dwarf forging master.

Some people speculate that after Mateus's lifespan ran out, he entered the kingdom of the dwarven gods.

However, this is not something that deserves special attention. Many legends disappear quietly like this.

Today Li Si got the answer.

Mateus did not die of old age, but died of failure in his journey to godhood.

Although he still had time to leave his last words, his soul was broken and he didn't even have the chance to enter the kingdom of God.

Even though Mateus was one of the leaders of the Dwarf Kingdom, a top legend, and the son of the god Samekhar, he was unable to reach the end of the road to godhood and successfully ignite the divine fire to establish the kingdom of God.

You can imagine how difficult the road to becoming a god is!

In this scroll, Mateus did not describe in detail the details of his journey to godhood, but he did provide some suggestions for later generations.

First, carefully choose the field of priesthood that will lead you to the path of godhood!

Each priesthood area corresponds to a certain aspect of the world rules of Gaia and represents forces in different directions.

Some priests are strong, some are weak, and it varies from person to person, but it does not mean that the stronger the priesthood you choose, the better.

Because this may cause you great trouble.

After all, many gods have appeared in the Gaia world over countless years.

Most of the priesthood areas are also controlled by a certain god.

Perhaps because of his own resentment, Mateus recorded this aspect in great detail. His knowledge of the priesthood should have come from the dwarven gods, so it is quite reliable.

The priesthood corresponds to the different world rules of Gaia's world and can be jointly controlled by multiple gods.

But there are exceptions.

If a certain god can fully comprehend and master the world rules corresponding to the priesthood, then unless he himself is willing, no one else can interfere with this priesthood.

It’s like gaining the exclusive agency rights to Gaia World.

If it is a weak priesthood field, it is relatively easy to fully master it, but the stronger the corresponding world rules, the more difficult it is to fully master it.

Likewise, if one could master a high-level clerical field, that would be a symbol of absolute power.

For example, the priesthood of [Light] controlled by the Lord of Dawn, Losander, and the priesthood of [Earth] controlled by the Mother Goddess of the Earth, Changtiya.

But most gods cannot do this, so they cannot stop others from concentrating on the corresponding areas of divine duties.

The power of the Gaia world corresponding to the priesthood is limited, just like a glass of water. If some of it is taken away by others, the power you possess will be reduced.

This is something the gods cannot tolerate.

If it is impossible to stop others from consolidating their priesthood, wouldn't it be better to eliminate them in the "germination" stage?

This is inevitable.

When there are first comers, it will be more difficult for latecomers to advance.

After all, the process of igniting the divine fire and ascending the throne will receive a response from the Gaia world.

Once the ascension ceremony begins, one can no longer hide one's existence. At the same time, the priesthood domain that one has condensed will be exposed to the entire world and the gods.

At this moment, it becomes clear who is the enemy and who is the friend.

Although it is difficult for the gods to take action within the Gaia world, there are many ways to attack the enemy.

After becoming a god, you can't always stay in the kingdom of God without coming out. Giving up on believers would be equivalent to slow death.

But the situation of Matthäus is different.

Perhaps because he was a prominent figure in the Dwarf Kingdom and the son of Samaikhar, the god of lava, fire, and forging, he came into the sight of the gods very early on.

Before he could complete the path to becoming a god and begin the ascension ceremony, a god secretly attacked him.

Mateus failed in his mission and felt extremely regretful, and he never got over it until his death.

That is why this reminder was emphasized in this scroll.

Li Si was not worried about the choice in the priesthood.

He must have chosen [Wisdom] as his core area and relied on the Sphinx's magic.

[Wisdom] In the field of priesthood, he is definitely a unique existence. There is no forerunner, and no one has the ability to compete with him.

But it also made Li Si realize one thing.

That is, if he really became a god through the Sphinx's magic, then the fact that he mastered the priesthood of [Wisdom] would be known to all gods.

Such a powerful and unique priesthood would definitely attract the covetousness and greed of many gods.

It's quite troublesome.
Li Si shook his head slightly.

The second point to note on the road to becoming a god is to cultivate believers in advance.

If priesthood is the foundation of divine power and the most dazzling gem in a magnificent house, then the power of faith is the earth and wood that builds this house.

For many legends, relying on the poems and rumors that circulated in the world of Gaia was enough for them to embark on the road to godhood, but they were only barely qualified.

In the scroll, Mateus warned that if there is not enough support from the power of faith, it is easy for the foundation to become unstable and a backlash will occur, and the path to becoming a god will collapse.

It is very important to cultivate your own believers, the more believers the better.

Mateus reminded his juniors that if there was no other way, they could ask for help from the Dwarf Kingdom.

The most solid and reliable source of belief is racial belief.

This is also the reason why there are the most ethnic gods.

However, Li Si was not very worried about this. First, these things were still quite far away from him. He could only reach this level after he broke through the legendary level.

Second, he has also made preparations. His duchy and [Wrath of Nature] are the foundation of his future beliefs.

This is also something that Teacher Stephens and Uncle Joyce once mentioned.

The third thing that Mateus needed to pay attention to was that on the way to becoming a god, and even after becoming a god and igniting the divine fire, he must maintain his true self and not get lost in the powerful force.

Compared to Mateus, there is not much explanation, perhaps he is also a little unclear, and it is a revelation from the dwarf gods.

However, Li Si vaguely understood what this meant.

Just like the lich that Li Si met before, although it has a long and almost infinite lifespan, its own consciousness will also be eroded by the power of the undead, and eventually it will lose its true self and completely turn into a crazy and evil undead creature.

Compared with the power of the undead, the power of gods is more powerful and also more corrosive.

There have been many cases in the history of Gaia World where gods have shifted their alignments due to the influence of the power of their own priesthood.

From good to evil,
From law to chaos.

It is difficult to tell whether this is a choice of the gods' own will or a passive change.

But it was hard for Li Si to imagine that one day, he would be influenced by divine power and become a being like the demon prince who despised life and would do anything to achieve his goal.

Maybe we really need to pay attention!
Li Si reminded himself silently in his heart and then put the scroll away.

The last part of this scroll records the relevant information about the [Mathias's Ring].

But what Li Si didn't expect was that Mateus placed the magic ring in the place where he was born.

In the lava river at the core of the Sotiga volcano in the dwarf kingdom.

That was Mateus's last and most powerful work. He placed it there to absorb the power of the volcano, but before he could take it out, Mateus was gone.

The ring in Li Si's hand can open the magic circle that protects the magic ring, but the difficulty lies in how to enter the Sotiga volcano.

That is the sacred mountain of the dwarves. Li Si once looked at the black and red volcano from the dwarf capital, but no one except the dwarves was allowed to enter there.

We have to think of a solution!
Li Si frowned slightly, then relaxed.

do not care!
The harvest this time is quite good. I will try the matter of the Lord of the Rings when I leave the desert!
After leaving the study and stepping into the foundry workshop, Li Si seemed to have entered a completely different world.

Compared with the exquisiteness and compactness of the study, this place seems spacious and open, and the air here seems to be filled with the unique cold and hot breath of metal.

In a corner of the workshop, mountains of materials come into view. They sparkle with an alluring luster, revealing their extraordinary value.

Mithril, a metal that is rare and mysterious in the eyes of the world, is now neatly stacked in the corner. The refined gold, which is the raw material for forging top-level weapons and armor due to its toughness and durability, is also piled aside.

In addition, there are various colorful and precious materials and gems of different properties lying quietly in the workshop, as if waiting to be given new life by the hands of craftsmen.

As expected of a dwarf legend, these precious materials are as good as free!

Li Si sighed, then turned his gaze to the other side.

The casting tools and furnaces in the workshop are also special. Not only are there many types, but each one reveals an extraordinary level of craftsmanship. Pliers, hammers, molds...

Most of these tools were made of precious alloys or special metals, and some were even inlaid with magic runes to enhance their durability and precision. Li Si could imagine how Mateus created exquisite works here with the help of such tools.

It's all mine now!
The walls of the workshop are hung with various weapons and armor, some of which are extremely sharp, and some are extremely sturdy. Each one is the result of Mateus's hard work.

These are not finished products, but rather unfinished works and failures of Mateus, but they were retained because of their experimental significance.

What a treasure trove!

Li Si stroked everything in the workshop and thought silently in his heart.

I didn’t expect that there would be such a strange space in the ring I got. There are still many secrets of the Gaia world waiting for me to explore!
While sighing, Li Si stuffed the precious metals in the workshop into his storage ring.

The most important thing is to secure the profits!

(End of this chapter)