His voice rang out clearly in the hall, like a stabilizing needle thrown into turbulent waves, miraculously penetrating the interference of divine power and spreading steadily.
The three beams of light from the wills rippled slightly in response, then flowed into the three seats like water. The light solidified slightly, but remained in a non-physical state.
This is the usual caution of the gods; even here, they will not easily reveal their core essence.
Linde walked to his seat but did not sit down immediately.
His gaze calmly swept over the three orbs of light and shadow that represented the ultimate power in the world.
"Thank you all for coming. Before we begin discussing the details of the new order, I have a small gift that may make our communication more... convenient."
He raised his hand and waved it seemingly casually.
On the platform in the center of the round table, the space rippled slightly, and three meticulously crafted [Divine Descent Crystal Remains] silently appeared.
Their appearance instantly attracted the full attention of the three supreme beings.
The crystalline skeleton, resembling a wild beast, seemed to embody all the wildness and power in the world. The roars emanating from within resonated with the will of Urano, causing the surrounding crimson light to intensify.
The crystalline skeleton in the form of a tree-man stretched out its branches, which seemed to be made of life veins, and resonated harmoniously with the natural rhythm emanating from Alessia. The illusory, shimmering white flowers around the platform bloomed even more profusely.
The ancient dragon-shaped crystal skeleton sat there, its heavy texture seemingly bearing the weight of countless ages. The faint light shimmering from its reverse scales mingled with the dark golden radiance of Amazelak's will, amplifying the sense of "stagnation" in the space.
The will of the gods simultaneously revealed clear surprise, scrutiny, and a hint of barely concealed...interest.
With their discerning eyes, they immediately recognized the extraordinary nature of these crystalline shells. The exquisite structure, the unique materials, and especially the "fuse" within that subtly resonated with their own essence, made them instantly understand the purpose of these things.
“…An interesting creation.” Alessia’s will came through, with a clear sense of surprise and appreciation. “To be able to combine the life force with the cold crystal to such an extent, and to have reserved a ‘nursery’ to carry the divine breath of nature.”
"Hmph, capable of bearing my wild divine power? Kid, you certainly dare to dream and do!" Urano's will roared with a hint of eager anticipation; the beast's crystalline remains were clearly very much to his liking.
Amarselak's will was even more profound; he seemed to be focused on the "eternity" and "anchoring" properties within the crystalline remains. After a moment of silence, a stream of information flowed forth:
"...This item can save us nearly 90% of the energy we consume upon arrival. Although its power is limited, it is sufficient for navigating the world. It is a masterpiece of craftsmanship."
Lind explained calmly:
"These are crystal skeletons I created using crystal skeleton technology combined with the laws of light and darkness, and are called [Divine Descent Crystal Skeletons]. They can resonate perfectly with the divine essence of you all. With just a trace of divine thought and a small amount of divine power, they can condense a body with power at least at the demigod level, capable of moving freely in the mortal world. Apart from the fact that the power is somewhat inferior to the original body, there are no other costs. Moreover, the known powers of the mortal world can hardly directly harm the essence of the crystal skeleton driven by divine power."
He paused, then emphasized:
"This means that you can observe and guide the faith and development of the mortal world more directly and at a lower cost, and deal with possible crises, without worrying about excessive rejection by the rules of the mortal world and huge consumption of your essence."
The value of this gift is self-evident.
It solves a core dilemma faced by the gods in the new era: how to maintain influence more effectively after the rules have changed? A direct descent of their true forms is too costly, while relying solely on divine pronouncements and spells feels inadequate. This [Divine Descent Crystal Remains] offers a near-perfect compromise!
A brief silence fell over the room.
All three beings were carefully sensing and deducing the feasibility and potential risks of this crystalline shell.
Finally, Urano was the first to react. A crimson divine light split off from his suspended shadow and poured into the beast's crystalline remains.
Buzz!
The crystalline shell was instantly activated, its crimson-gold patterns lit up, and a powerful, savage aura spread out. Although it was far inferior to Urano's true form, it still reached the level of weak divine power, enough to crush the vast majority of beings in the world.
It stretched its "limbs" and let out a low, satisfied roar.
Immediately afterwards, Alessia's soft green light and Amatherak's dark gold light were also injected into the corresponding crystal skeletons.
The treant crystalline skeleton seemed to come alive instantly, its branches and leaves unfurling, exuding a refreshing life force; the dragon-shaped crystalline skeleton raised its head, its ancient dragon eyes opening, carrying a sense of worldly wisdom and majesty.
Three bodies, each possessing a portion of the will and power of a god, have officially descended upon this place.
“Excellent!” Urano (Crystal Corpse)’s voice was metallic and resonant, yet filled with exhilaration. “With this, many things become much more convenient!”
Alessia (Crystal Corpse) nodded slightly, her voice gentle:
"This gift truly reflects Lord Linde's sincerity and wisdom. It shows us a good start to cooperation."
Amaserac (Crystal Corpse) simply nodded slowly, but in his ancient dragon eyes, his regard for Lind had clearly increased to another level.
Linde looked at the three gods who had descended in their crystalline forms and knew that the foundation for the meeting had been firmly laid.
He walked to his seat, sat down slowly, crossed his hands on the table, and glanced at the three "participants".
“Now that you are all here in person,” Lind’s voice was calm yet powerful, echoing in the enclosed room, “may we begin to formally discuss the ‘rules’ that should govern this wild new era?”
At the round table, a god descends to earth in mortal form to discuss the future with the god-slayer.
A meeting that would determine the fate of countless beings on the continent of Tiel quietly began at the Starfire Base, located on the edge of the world.
Linde, with his prepared "gift" and his own strength, has already secured an important seat at this meeting.
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