Game of Thrones: The Road to Pirate King

Chapter 421 The God-Slayer Becomes a God! — The Path to Godhood

The Pharos people worshipped the Pharos Stone Bull as their main god.

This ancient deity symbolizes unparalleled "power," steadfast "protection," and the "abundance" of the land in the heart of the city-state. Its statue stands in the heart of the city, silently watching the changes of generations.

Now that he had taken control of the area, Euron naturally wanted to personally visit this deity who held a significant place in the spiritual world of the local inhabitants.

The Pharos Stone Bull is carved entirely from obsidian. This black, glassy rock, born from volcanic flames, shimmers with an eerie blue and deep purple luster under sunlight, imbued with an ancient mystery and inviolable majesty. The stone's surface has been only roughly polished, deliberately preserving its natural texture and sharp edges to simulate the primal power of a wild, towering rock.

This colossal sculpture, nearly five meters tall and over seven meters long, perfectly recreates the powerful posture of a bull. With its hind hooves planted firmly on the ground and its front hooves slightly apart, it stands upright with its head held high, its forward-leaning horns conveying the immense tension of a charge.

Its limbs, thick as stone pillars, its bulging muscle lines, and its rounded yet powerful abdomen together form a creature that seems poised to burst forth from the stone at any moment.

The bronze-forged horns, entwined with wave patterns, not only signify the maritime lineage of this estuary city but also embody the ancient wish for calming the storms. Between the engravings on the chest, plump grains and sailing ships intertwine, expressing an eternal yearning for agricultural abundance and prosperous trade.

The stone bull's face is a marvelous blend of divine majesty and guardian compassion. Its eyes are round pupils cast in bronze, inlaid with blood-red glass from Essos, which glow with a faint red light in the dark.

His broad nose bridge was prominent, and the wave patterns engraved inside his nostrils seemed to flow with his breath. Two rows of smooth, bronze-serrated teeth were revealed between his slightly parted lips, and his black, stone-like eyebrows, shaped like the Chinese character "八" (eight), added to his imposing and majestic aura.

The bronze necklace hanging around the neck features three Persian Gulf pearls, symbolizing wealth and eternal protection of the past, present, and future.

Beneath its forehooves, a rectangular bronze plaque bears the coat of arms of Pharos. On its back, inlaid in bronze, the ancient Gith script—"Protect Pharos, Guard Trade"—flows with a golden glow in the sunlight. At the end of its short, thick tail is tied a red trade silk from Qarth, its vibrant crimson like the city's undying vitality and passion, fluttering ceaselessly in the sea breeze.

Standing before the ancient Pharos stone bull statue, Euron slowly raised his hand and gently stroked the weathered stone surface, seemingly casually.

The instant his fingertips touched the stone, a long-dormant, vast and boundless divine power was suddenly awakened from the depths of the stone statue, transforming into a scorching torrent that was forcibly swallowed and drawn out, surging wildly into his body along his arm.

That was not a gentle gift, but an irresistible plunder. The power originating from Euron Grey's bloodline—

Divine power devoured.

Bloodline: Gray Sea King Bloodline 1. Extended Ocean Perception: Consciousness can spread outwards like a jellyfish, allowing the user to perceive subtle changes in ocean currents, the movement of fish schools, and even the approach of large creatures (such as seals and sharks) within a few miles without visual observation. This is especially pronounced during stormy weather, enabling the user to "read" the anger and rhythm of the waves. 2.

Large marine creatures will instinctively feel awe or curiosity towards you, rather than actively attacking you; you can even command legendary sea beasts. 3. Deep-Sea Body: Strength and endurance are significantly amplified in water, and swimming speed rivals that of the fastest dolphins. The body is better able to withstand water pressure and cold, allowing you to dive to depths far exceeding that of ordinary people and maintain core body temperature and mobility in frigid seawater. 4. Bloodline Majesty: Ironborn who believe in the Drowned God will experience a deep-seated awe and obedience. 5. Divine Power Absorption: You can absorb divine power and transform it into your own.

6. Unknown. ————

As the surging tide subsided, a few lines of cold text shone brightly in the depths of Euron's consciousness:

[You have absorbed a portion of the divine power of the Pharos Stone Bull, gaining +1 to Strength, +1 to Stamina, and +1 to Spirit.]

His flesh and bones seemed to have been tempered once more, and his five senses were clearer than ever before. Before Euron could fully appreciate this improvement, another line of text descended with the force of a thunderbolt:

[You have absorbed enough divine power; now you shall begin the Path to Godhood!]

A surge of emotion originating from the depths of his bloodline awakened with a thunderous roar, ancient knowledge flooding in like a tidal wave—his bloodline power had ascended to a completely new realm. The mystery of this sixth tier was none other than the path to godhood! Its path was clear yet brutal: gather the power of faith, ignite the divine fire, slay a god, and ultimately become a god!

Become a god!

These two words stirred up a tidal wave in Euron's heart.

He had no idea what it would be like to truly become a god; his thoughts instantly drifted to distant Westeros, a land steeped in legends of countless demigod heroes. Such were Garth, the "Blue Hand" who bestowed bountiful harvests; Brandon, the "Builder" who erected the Wall; Durran, the "Godslayer" who defied the gods; and Semine, the "Star-Eye" who gazed upon the stars—

Euron couldn't help but wonder what form he would take if he could set foot in the realm of the gods, and what kind of divine abilities and powers he would possess that mortals could not even imagine.

The road ahead is unknown, yet it is already captivating enough.

After absorbing a portion of the divine power of the Pharos Stone Bull, the dark light flowing around the obsidian colossus seemed to dim slightly. The blood-red glass eyes set between its brows grew even more crimson, as if filled with a blasphemous rage, staring intently at Euron.

Faced with this silent rebuke, Euron merely chuckled and casually brushed his hand across the stone bull's cool forehead.

"Why be angry?" Euron whispered, his voice filled with an undeniable promise and absolute confidence: "From this day forward, this land, and all its people, shall be protected by me, Euron Greyjoy. I will share this responsibility with you."

Euron paused slightly, as if making a fair deal with Pharos the Stone Bull: "Give me this bit of divine power to help me achieve great things—it's not a loss for either you or Pharos."

As soon as the words fell, the restless divine power in the stone ox's eyes seemed to understand them, and it actually calmed down slightly, no longer surging so intensely. The blood color remained, but the anger in its gaze gradually subsided, as if it had tacitly accepted Eulen's promise.

Euron strolled around Farros, pondering the future.

The Gray Sea King's bloodline has ascended to the sixth tier: the path to godhood!

This path clearly points to one ultimate goal: godhood. The cornerstone of the path to godhood is the power of faith.

Euron was very curious about how to perceive and obtain this ethereal power of faith.

Just as his mind was focused on this, his vision suddenly changed. He "saw"—countless rays of light, some bright and some dim, like the threads of fate, winding their way from a distant direction, intimately connected to his existence.

The source of these lights came from the Iron People who followed him, revered him, and tied their fate to him;

From the continent of Westeros, those who have heard his terrifying legends;

From the Iron Islands, the homeland that revered him as a myth;

Even from the more distant Summer Islands, his name has quietly spread;

In that instant, he realized that these threads of faith were the invisible channels through which the power of faith was transmitted.

Euron could clearly feel a faint but real power of faith slowly flowing into his body through these threads.

Although this accumulation was extremely slow, like a trickle of water, it finally allowed Euron to clearly understand its source and flow.

The starting point of the long road to godhood has already been laid out beneath Euron's feet.