Hyperdimensional Player

Chapter 278 Flip the Table! Let's Fight!
The world trembled!

Suddenly, it seemed as if a piece of the sun was missing from the sky. Darkness enveloped the earth, and the missing part of the sun grew larger and larger. Countless people were gripped by panic, terrified by the sight before them, and frantically searched for priests to perform a grand ritual for the gods.

Tengu eats the sun.

An unusual phenomenon that should not have occurred occurred, and the world gradually fell into darkness. After an unknown period of time, the sun's light reappeared, and the eclipse slowly disappeared.

Blood dripped from the tip of Duncan's gun, and behind him, the once mighty Imperial Legion was now almost wiped out.

The enemy was more powerful than he had imagined.

Behind Duncan on both sides were mountains of corpses, including the immortals who had become heroic spirits, creatures with angelic outlines, otherworldly servants resembling those of other sects, and even some creatures that should not have appeared here, similar to those in Indian mythology.

Mithra has too many faces.

As a very ancient primordial god, He is ever-changing, and even has some vague features, which made Duncan frown.

His holy realm was devoured by all spirits.

As Mithra's phantom let out a soft sigh, it seemed that it no longer had any intention of competing with all spirits, but instead gazed at Duncan in the distance and slowly said, "Your Majesty."

"Cause and effect, cycle of reincarnation."

"Looking forward to our next meeting."

Rumble!
Cracks appeared on the statues of the Mithraic sect. In the deepest part of the sacred realm, the many faces of Mithra—belonging to the ancient covenant god, the Persian god of light, and the creator god of the Roman Mithraic religion—dissipated one after another.

finally.

After many faces, only one face remains, which is the face of the Hindu deity Mithra, the god of day, and was eventually absorbed by Buddhism, which spread eastward.

Mithras of the old era was cut off, but He never truly perished.

The final divine face made Duncan stop in his tracks. He reached out to stop the restless spirits and said slowly, "We have already won here."

"There's no need to continue fighting."

All spirits gradually calmed down.

They gathered around Duncan, releasing him from the state of 'the wrath of the heavens'. After the 4th century AD in the Root World, the Mithraic faith gradually disappeared in the Roman Empire. The last person Duncan saw with the mark of Mithra was Aetius, the protector of the kingdom, who possessed the military might of Mithra, because the Mithraic religion originally developed within the Roman army.

Another branch of the Mithraic faith was incorporated into the Eurasian subcontinent and became one of the deities of India. After the Aryans conquered India, a new deity image emerged.

As for the last facial feature, it's hard to say whether it can be considered Mithra anymore, since the two are too different.

Just like past and present lives, they no longer belong to the same existence.

Dimensional space.

Duncan closed his eyes wearily. This battle had been extremely difficult, and All Souls had paid a heavy price.

At this moment, several special marks have appeared on the human body: contract, sun (light), and war. Duncan has fulfilled all the elements to become a god, but the timing of becoming a god still needs to be carefully considered.

Even though we live in a mythological age, gods are still subject to many world laws. Once Duncan chooses to undergo the ascension ceremony, he will no longer be able to freely roam the mortal realm.

Who was the last face of Mithra?

"Why does it feel so different?"

Duncan had a slight suspicion, but couldn't confirm it.

At the moment when the embodiment of this world perishes, Mithra speaks of karma and reincarnation, and reveals the face of the Indian branch of Mithra, seemingly waiting for his next encounter.

Mitra and Duncan actually started getting to know each other very early on.

The earliest traces can be traced back to when the first human host had just awakened. At that time, the law of causality gave two branches: one was to follow Catus to join the Aetius family and become a member of the Imperial Legion, and the other was to follow the Raven Queen Triss and become a legendary figure in Britain.

If he had followed the Aetius family at the time, he would most likely have been introduced into the Mithraic sect, which was secretly spreading within the army.

After the Milan Edict, the Mithraic sect declined significantly, with only a small number of soldiers secretly practicing it. Strictly speaking, Mithra was one of the two branches of the divine lineage that Duncan could access at the time: one was the ancient Greek gods hidden on the surface, and the other was the god Mithra hidden within the imperial army.

As for the Isis sect that emerged from Egypt, it was already in dire straits during the time when the first human host was active, and its lineage had almost been severed.

"If I really have some kind of connection with that person, I'll probably have some fun when I enter the Eastern dimension in the future."

It's not really a grudge.

The winner is the king and the loser is the bandit.

In the Root world, the All Spirits were brutally beaten by Duncan. Even Attila the Scourge of God, who was protected by the All Spirits, was killed by him after his golden body was broken. However, after entering this world, Duncan did not cooperate with the will of the All Spirits.

Duncan didn't bother to speculate. If Mithra had indeed integrated a part of himself into the Buddhist system, then the other version of Him might naturally recognize him.

The existence of gods is very special. Two gods can merge into one god, and one god can also divide into many gods. The concept of self is not so important to gods. When the Goddess of Cat merges with the god of the Beast Worship Cult, as long as a part of the essence flows in the new god's body, then He is considered another extension, and He can even be resurrected.

Deities cannot be judged by human standards.

Moreover, the fusion of gods is not a one-time thing. For example, the gods of Eurasia merged with the local gods after they went to the west. For example, the Hellenized Mithra-Helios, a sun god, merged with the Hindu gods after he spread to India and became Mithra-Mithara.

If it were to merge further, it would become Mitral, a fusion of Buddhist features. If it were to go eastward, it would also become a Buddhist feature, further merging with the native features of the East.

This is a nesting doll within a nesting doll.

Finally, with the changing times, it can only be said that Mithra has some characteristics of Mithra, but it is hard to say whether he is still Mithra, and he is very different from the Mithra worshipped in the Roman Empire.

Mithras was ultimately defeated by Duncan and the Will of All Spirits.

However, the words He spoke before His foundation in reality was severed and His incarnation dissipated did seem to be a slight gesture of goodwill towards Duncan.

Duncan is a top-tier enforcer!
Mithra suddenly appeared in the guise of a Hindu branch and was looking forward to meeting him again. He couldn't figure out why, but it must be something extremely difficult.

He might just run into one of the big shots who truly make him wary.

"In the Root World."

"There are only a few spots on my head, and I'll probably be one of them."

Duncan's consciousness returned to his human form.

After this battle, the Eastern nomads also suffered heavy losses, and it was probably impossible for them to continue their expeditions in the short term. They would need at least a year and a half to recuperate.

Duncan conquered such a large territory; even if he doesn't rule it, he still has to digest a portion of it.

Moreover, the domain he governs is gradually reaching the threshold, requiring him to further transform into the rank of a war god. He is unsure whether he can become a true god walking among mortals. If he is rejected by the laws of the world after ascending to godhood, he will probably have to slowly fade into the background of the real world, just like other gods.

He doesn't want to be forced to ascend just yet.

Despite the wrathful gods constantly frolicking around, they actually incarnate and roam the mortal realm very rarely, at most displaying a divine miracle.

to be honest.

Gods are still more precious. Even if they lose one or two battles, they still have billions of dollars to squander. Unless someone comes knocking on their door and tries to sever their real foundation, even gods may not have the courage to fight back.

Of course, Wanling is an exception; they always guarantee a loss but not a win.

This time, unlike in the past, Duncan did not interfere much with secular royal power. Instead, he enfeoffed princes, forming a rule similar to the Golden Horde.

As for himself, he secretly went to the Storm Islands to speak with the face of the goddess Sulis, seeking the secrets to becoming a god, and began to gradually integrate with the laws of the world, ascending to become one of the war gods of this world.

If this step can be achieved, this human host will be essentially the same as Kratos, who replaced Ares, the God of War.

The next step is to consider whether to convert to a faith in the gods.

One must first become a god before one can be transformed.

Duncan could no longer face the gods of the Gold Coast and the raging gods of the North as a mortal. When he led the nomadic army on another expedition, he had to confront them as a god.

Dimensional space.

After dealing with the realities of his human form, Duncan's will in the Root world traveled to Asgard, the land of the Norse pantheon.

Asgard, Valhalla.

Odin's phantom still sat on the throne of the gods of Asgard, but this time when Duncan visited, Odin's will opened its eyes and took the initiative to welcome him.

"I encountered Tyr's followers in another world."

Surrounded by Valkyries, Duncan sat in the highest seat in Valhalla, raising his cup in homage to the phantom of Odin.

Odin gazed at him and slowly said, "Tyr?" "He did indeed go to another world."

The concept of another world is very broad, because the Danu gods came from another world.

In the Root World, Tyr's faith has become very weak, with Odin and Thor being the dominant faiths. Tyr's existence has gradually faded, and although there are still small sects, very few sanctuaries have been built.

This is somewhat like the second son in ancient times leaving home to fend for himself.

Odin's will is extremely strong.

Duncan didn't mince words, downing the mead in one gulp. His human form slowly rose and said, "I have an idea. I wonder if you'd be interested in considering it?"

Odin's phantom raised a cup in acknowledgment and gestured, saying, "Please speak."

Duncan said in a deep voice, "I want you to connect Asgard, the Golden Palace, with other world kingdoms."

"The Garden of Joseph in the Realm of Heroes".

"A kingdom of heroes and warriors from many myths."

"Valhalla can also be integrated into that kingdom."

If Duncan were to fight the Furious Gods in the future, he would most likely need a faith to replace them. All Spirits is clearly not an option, and the barbarians are unlikely to convert to All Spirits.

But while the Norse gods might be a good fit, Valhalla would be even more appealing to the barbarians.

This is a deeper alliance at the divine level.

If Odin joins the plan, to some extent, the mythological systems of the Root World and the derived alternate worlds will gradually merge and form a unique mythological realm.

There was silence.

Odin's phantom slowly said, "Where are the Celtic gods? Where are the sons of Danu?"

These are two branches of the same legend.

The origin of Druids is Celtic beliefs, but the Sons of Danu are limited to the area around Britain. The Guardian Fairies of Avalon are a different branch, belonging to the remnants of the ancient matriarchal society, which has been merged countless times.

Duncan managed to transform them from old gods into new gods.

Duncan put down his glass, and the Valkyrie beside him immediately poured him some golden mead, which he drank in one gulp, saying, "I'll go ask them."

"However, ever since the last time I fought against Guevara."

“I rarely encounter the sons of Danu anymore.”

It is highly likely that the Danu gods entered some other world that he has not yet discovered. The gods are, to some extent, dimensional beings. As long as their myths and legends do not completely perish, they will continue to extend. Even if the faith in the original world is severed, other other worlds still retain their foundation, and they can rise again.

For example, Tyr, in the Root world, might be a member of the Norse pantheon, with a lower status than Thor and possibly weaker strength.

However, in other worlds, Tyr might be a powerful god, holding a position in a pantheon comparable to Odin.

Tyr had no idea where the expedition had gone, and Duncan couldn't find Him either.

The Root World only has Tyr's blurry phantom, making communication impossible. It's as if they've gradually abandoned their foundation in the Root World, a decision that Duncan greatly admires.

In Valhalla.

Odin's phantom remained silent for a long time before finally nodding slowly.

The Garden of Joseph in the Realm of Heroes.

Based on Odin's Golden Palace and Valhalla in Asgard, build a mythical kingdom where warriors can be resurrected and fight continuously.

At this point, the connection between the Root World and the Other World will be established.

Everything was successfully achieved.

Duncan's avatar left Asgard and turned its attention to distant Fusang, where plans were underway. Meanwhile, with the development of the New World, Europeans came into contact with the beliefs of the Native Americans, and the feathered serpent god appeared in the eyes of others for the first time.

However, Quetzalcoatl's faith in the Root world is very weak, and Duncan has no intention of reviving it.

Why resurrect Him?
Are they supposed to be pulled out of their coffins, beaten up by a monotheistic cult, and then have the coffins nailed shut again?
That's not necessary.

There are very few beings in the Root World who can compete with monotheism for faith.

What Duncan needs to do now is to withstand the great decline of the mythology. At first, he only had one human host, but if Quinn's human host can also become the God of War, coupled with everything he has planned, the future of the Root World may deviate significantly, and it will most likely enter a modern society with supernatural powers.

"All phenomena unite as one."

"This should be the key to my transcendence of the laws."

It would be very difficult for Duncan to break through the limits of godhood with just one human incarnation. Even powerful beings like Odin and Zeus were trapped in their positions as chief gods. However, if Duncan had enough human incarnations, and they eventually merged into one with divine appearances, becoming part of his own will, he would have the possibility of transcending dimensional space.

Dimensional Space, Temple of War.

Duncan's true nature is designing his own Temple of War, drawing inspiration from Asgard in the Norse pantheon, but primarily from the pantheon of ancient Greece and Rome.

He needs a kingdom of war gods that is convenient for legend.

temporary.

He named it 'Warrior's Sleep', meaning the place where warriors rest in peace.

One day, even soldiers need rest.

Time passed silently.

one year later.

After the Eastern nomads had initially absorbed the conquered territory, Duncan once again assembled a large army. The mighty nomads split into two routes: one advanced from the Golden Desert, heading straight for the land of the gods on the Golden Coast; the other marched south from the Eurasian Plain, aiming for the upper reaches of the Thebit River.

It's time to settle some old scores with them!
It's also this day.

In the distant Storm Islands, Amazon warriors, led by Queen Oretia, began to conquer other native tribes. Meanwhile, in some remote areas, temples and sanctuaries were built, and the image of Odin, the chief god of Norse mythology, entered this world.

The Norse gods did not take any large-scale action; only one of Odin's faces descended, and he seemed to be quite fond of these fanatical and warlike barbarians.

Thus, through Duncan's matchmaking, the three faiths originating from the Root World—Athena of the ancient Greek pantheon, the corrupted Sulis, the will of the heavens condensed by the faith of all souls, and Odin, the chief god of Norse mythology—were brought together.

The connections mobilized this time are terrifying. Duncan wouldn't be able to provide enough resources to feed this massive pie of combined forces unless he overturned the tables of the gods.

And he also had to cut off a large piece of cake himself!
The undercurrent is surging.

While the raging gods were busy transforming into gods of faith, a destitute figure had already wandered back to the vicinity of the Storm Islands.

In the end, Haijal did not go to find Duncan.

Since he doesn't know the direction of his life yet, it would be meaningless for him to go to Duncan at this time. He would rush over to help if Duncan were to go to war with the Gold Coast Gods.

"Odin?"

"Where did this indigenous god come from?"

Hyjal looked puzzled. He had heard of many gods recently, such as the goddess Sulis, whom he had never heard of before, and Odin, who had only recently appeared and was said to be revered by many warriors.

"Valhalla?"

"interesting!"

What interests Hyjal most is the Hall of Heroes, a place where one can constantly resurrect in battle and enjoy a feast. This mythical realm is exactly what the barbarians crave.

"what?"

"Odin is Tyr's father?"

Hyjal, having met the warriors of Tyr, frowned and muttered, "Has the entire family of the otherworldly gods come?"

No matter how.

He planned to first learn about the Odin faith.

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(End of this chapter)