Myth: The Ruler of Spirituality-Chapter 706 - 250: Stealing the Name

Chapter 706: Chapter 250: Stealing the Name

“Whew—”

“Finally…”

Letting out a long breath, Anran sat upright on the Great Sun Orb.

At this moment, even though Ra was left with only two lonely subordinates by his side, the expression beneath his mask was noticeably more relaxed.

Previously, as the game progressed, although Ra was not entirely confident about the final outcome, he had made some preparations.

The ever-flowing strength from the World Power was one of his sources of confidence, but the lack of significant progress in the Mortal Realm remained an issue, because from start to finish, the Outer Gods and the rhythm of the Alien Realm remained unchanged.

One by one the Pillar Gods fell, and the unending World Power from the Alien Realm surged without ceasing. In such circumstances, no change was the worst change.

Thankfully, that was before; now things finally differed… Ra slightly raised his gaze. From the moment he discovered that mortal was able to exert power increasingly akin to a Deity in the Mortal Realm, he stopped hoping to use any natural disaster to conclude this battle.

All Gods were in the sky, while that mortal was on the ground, separated by a layer. Even if the disaster he summoned could bring destruction to the Hebrews, Messe would certainly emerge unscathed.

So he finally chose to personally kill the mortal who drew such intense attention from both the Alien Realm and the Outer Gods. This way, regardless of whether Messe had any special traits, the Mortal Realm would no longer possess this greatest variable.

In the end, it was he who had to step in to retrieve the situation… So what change awaited him next?

As his beliefs fluctuated, before he could make any guesses, the vast and boundless Sea of Origin slightly trembled in Ra’s perception.

The originally intertwined black-gold sea surface suddenly subsided, and within the distinct “‘seawater,’” the black side seemed to lose vigor, transforming from its former activity and corrosiveness to a state of calm and silence.

And facing it, appearing aware of its opponent’s changes, the originally barely resistant golden “‘seawater’” immediately calmed down as well.

In the Void, a sense of repulsion suddenly arose, and the chessboard in front of Ra swiftly dimmed.

All transformations occurred in an instant; as everything fell into Ra’s perception, the change announced its conclusion. However, the impact it brought was by no means just a simple change.

“Is this… the World Power of the Alien Realm? It’s actually starting to retreat?”

Above the Sea of Origin, looking at the still-rolling “‘tides’” beneath his feet, Ra’s surprise was simply irrepressible.

The collision of forces between worlds had clearly altered, but saying it retreated would not be entirely accurate. Strictly speaking, it was just no longer as violent and reckless as before.

The collisions between the two worlds became more gentle, although to this day, with the successive falls of the Pillar Gods, the cycle’s breach in Hemenu remained severe, yet even so, it was enough to astonish Ra.

The “‘seawater’” of the Sea of Origin wasn’t water; it originally had no color. The Nine Pillars Spirit all understood that this so-called “‘black’” and “‘gold’” were essentially perceptual illusions.

He was the deity of Hemenu, so the power of the Alien Realm appeared in “‘black,’” while gold represented the ally.

Colors essentially signified stances, and at this moment, the changes between black and gold unmistakably reflected the power shifts between the two worlds.

Because of a mortal, the Law of the Otherworld dared to retreat!

“Could it really be like this… With the diminishing power of the Otherworld, even the constraints of this chessboard weakened simultaneously.”

“The Sea of Origin’s restriction on All Gods also relaxed, so I… can still do more!”

Stepping out, for the first time since coming here, Ra walked down from the Great Sun Orb.

The vast Divine Power flowed outward from his being, and the solar disk rose behind his head. Above the Void, the power from the Outer God descended from the infinite heights, and Ra knew that at this moment, the opponent also made its choice.

It did not change; it still decided to attack the God instead of sheltering those mortals!

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“Hahaha—good!”

“Come, I will wait for you in the Mortal Realm!”

Bursting into laughter, in Ra’s recollection, the last time he was this fervently excited was during his battle with Atum.

Back then, even though he was not as powerful as he later became, he knew that failing meant death, so he feared not death.

And now, once more, he was unafraid of death.

Not looking at the remaining two Pillar Gods, the Great Sun Orb collided downward, breaking the barrier between the Sea of Origin and the Mortal Realm.

The illusory Sun and the real Sun in the Mortal Realm merged into one, and following closely, an indescribable force struck Ra’s body.

He paid a cost for forcibly breaking the covenant and detaching from the Sea of Origin; however, with the withdrawal of the Alien Realm’s power, Hemenu regained some advantage on its native ground. The damage that would have nearly brought Ra to destruction was not as terrifying now.

Although the Origin was still harmed, Ra was indifferent.

Gazing at the Void, he knew well that with only the Divine Authority of the Sun, even unharmed, he likely would not be able to rival the Outer God, and now, wounded anew, his defeat was almost inevitable.

“But so what? If death comes, it comes. Death will bring ultimate Victory.

“I await the acceptance of the world’s power, await becoming the ‘Savior’ of Their choice. And you, what are you waiting for?”

A fleeting guilt passed through his heart, soon wiped away.

Ra knew he could have brought Nephthys and Thoth down. Although changes happened in an instant, he still had that capability, yet in the end, he didn’t.

Because he understood that only the complete downfall of the Nine Pillars Spirit could bring the strongest possible strength to himself in the Celestial Sphere.

Although this God of the Otherworld was far from the greatness of the Eight Primordial Spirits, a tiny increase in victory chance would not be forsaken.

Moreover… every ounce of strength gained now might become his reliance in the future.

“I spared not even myself; you ought to accept it too.”

“The world teeters on the brink of destruction; this is a necessary Sacrifice.”

Above the Primordial Water, Amon-Ra remained silent. However, the ever-swelling strength hidden behind the layers of Space seemed to have spoken for him.

The strength of the Eight Primordial Spirits essentially came from the world. Could it not stand against an entity from the Alien Realm?

You may have the upper hand in World Power, but when it comes to the power of Gods… it is my turn.

In the endless Void, Hemenu’s world encased in four layers of barriers continued to emit Light.

Yet its Life had now entered a countdown.

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Crack—

In the Mortal Realm, a clap of thunder boomed, but the sky was cloudless for miles.

Outside the city of Heliopolis, Isis’s perfect smile subtly shifted.

This was not the first time; similar fluctuations she had sensed nine times, but this one was especially intense.

The Son of God from the Otherworld, the Prophet endowed with power by the Outer Gods, faced his tenth death in Hemenu.

Ten rebirths, ten deaths. Would he live again, or had the Outer Gods achieved their purpose…

Isis could not know, yet she had witnessed with her own eyes how, after Messe received the Divine Revelation, the Egyptian Gods were forced to distance from the Mortal Realm.

The onslaught from the Alien Realm escalated suddenly, nearly annihilating eighty percent at the cost of thirty. If Messe were truly dead, would this aggression persist?

Isis did not know, but she realized that the opportunity she awaited had arrived.

“Isis, what are you thinking again?”

With a slight frown, Thoth seemed to have noticed Isis’s unfocused thoughts. Yet such a frowning action on his ibis-like head appeared somewhat comical instead.

“It’s nothing. But you, have you made up your mind?”

“What’s the rush? For such matters, let me consider again… Hmm?!!”

Dodging the question once more, it would be ideal for Thoth if God Ra secured the final Victory.

He already knew the ritual track’s content, only lacking the aid of Life Divine Power. But if Ra could succeed, he would have ample time to reconsider and reinterpret the ritual using the strength of Wisdom and Magic, and on the other hand, he could try to seek Life Force from God Ra.

Compared to Isis, he still trusted himself more. Yet in that moment, all of Thoth’s previous plans were suddenly overturned.

Amidst growing tension at his side, abruptly Hemenu’s Sea of Origin surged into chaos. Before Thoth even had a moment to react, God Ra unexpectedly burst through the portal between the Sea of Origin and the Mortal Realm, leaving the place that resembled the tomb of All Gods.

Instantly, Thoth found himself exposed to the Outer God’s view while he was still engaged in minor maneuvers. The threat of Death loomed over him, leaving him scarcely time to respond.

“——But Isis, I’ve thought it through. If there’s no issue, shall we begin now?”

Abruptly shifting the tone, the earlier composure and Wisdom seemed abandoned. At this moment, Thoth only hoped that Isis had not noticed his precarious situation, and wouldn’t delay at this critical juncture.

Perhaps his prayers bore fruit, or perhaps she truly hadn’t noticed. In any case, Isis seemed indifferent to the change in Thoth’s demeanor.

“Well then… since you’ve finally come to a decision, let’s start now.”

“You complete the ritual track yourself; I suppose you don’t trust me fully. My role is only to provide the force of Life, which is also the key to obtaining a complete soul.”

Still smiling, Isis gently pointed with her fair fingers.

Before her, the verdant Life Divine Power emerged around them, causing the surrounding plants to sprout. The moment Thoth received her consent, he dared not delay.

At this instant, he was truly grateful for the time-space flow shift resulting from the world’s tumult. The entire world’s pace slowed, and the flow over the Sea of Origin was even slower than the Mortal Realm.

Without the time discrepancy, he feared he might not complete the Ritual.

Raising his right hand slightly, the Divine Artifact book opened, and the previously recorded Ritual content unfurled from it.

Thoth last tested the ritual with the scrutiny of the authority of Wisdom—harmless, flawless, with no risk of being controlled or backstabbed midway.

The sole function of the entire ritual was to utilize his manifested Ba as the foundation to complete the remaining part of the soul, severing connections with other parts. By then, he would be a new life, a being entirely unconnected to the past Thoth, just like Isis, with even Destiny following suit.

“Whew—let’s begin.”

Exhaling deeply, Thoth pressed his palm on the book.

Complex runes and the Ritual Track unfolded, one by one, line by line, spreading across the space around him in a blink.

Meanwhile, a defensive barrier accompanied it, with the Divine Artifact as its core. The one he truly guarded against was implicit.

Finally, as the Ritual’s main structure neared completion, Thoth’s ibis head turned to Isis, or rather, to her Life Divine Power.

“Now instill it. You know well, I can’t ensure you won’t retract midway.”

“And once the Ritual concludes, you needn’t worry I’ll betray you. We’ll be as one, bound together.”

“Hmm… all right.”

Displaying a hint of hesitation, then seeming persuaded, Isis finally relinquished her loose fist.

In the surrounding space, the unbound Life Divine Power surged toward Thoth’s position upon losing its constraint.

With the infusion of the Life Divine Power, the ritual seemingly completed its final link, radiating brilliance, shimmering with mystical force.

“The Ritual has no flaws.”

“Even if Isis has schemes, they likely don’t involve me.”

Still a bit uneasy, Thoth reviewed past actions but found no issues.

Typically, he wouldn’t act so recklessly, but he had no choice; he had no time.

“Let’s do this, Ritual… Ψ!”

With a low utterance, the ritual immediately activated.

Thoth’s form became engulfed within the Ritual Track.

…

Above the Sea of Origin, as Thoth’s ritual commenced, one of the remaining sky pillars began to tremble.

Cracks emerged upon it, corresponding fissures appearing on Thoth’s body. Yet, he displayed no alarm, understanding the cause.

The essence of Isis’s ritual involved leveraging the innate healing capacity of all things, first condemning part of oneself to discard the old, then magnifying this recovery a millionfold using potent Life Divine Power.

A being losing half of itself could compensate for the loss, thereby remolding the soul.

On this basis, Thoth’s initial task was naturally to sever the connection between ‘Ka’ and ‘Ba,’ then transfer the consciousness and thought to the part mainly inclined toward sustaining ‘instinct’ and ‘desire.’

The portion in the Mortal Realm, benefiting from the healing of Life Divine Power, could naturally maintain life, even ultimately recover, but the part in the heavens could not. Thus, for that half, extinction was imminent.

This posed no problem, as it mirrored Isis’s process. Her proxy perished under Ra’s will, merely surviving slightly longer due to the authority of Life.

Hence, perceiving his gradually disintegrating body and the departing authority, Thoth merely felt a slight regret.

Without ‘Ka,’ his authority could not be retained.

Fortunately, unlike Isis, he still possessed a Divine Artifact, offering some solace.