Simultaneous travel: City, infinite evolution

However, our City of the Corpses excels in its excellent public services. No one gets drunk, and no one causes trouble; anyone who does so is detained by the Corpse Police.

There are no sexual transactions between men or women here, as this is prohibited by the "laws" of this capital that values ​​the virtues of the emperor.

Crimes were rare, and public order was excellent.

"Our city of corpses practices benevolent governance."

"Then what exactly are you corpses? You bear the brunt of the city's labor burden. Don't you resent it? Won't you rebel?"

Liliana looked at the expressionless, silently working corpses with some sympathy.

Prince Shotoku laughed and said, "No, a corpse is an active corpse with features such as pale skin and a blank expression."

Its body does not rot or sweat, so it is always clean.

When given a command, it will not only faithfully carry out the command, but it can also act autonomously.

Its intelligence surpasses even the most advanced artificial intelligence on Earth in the 21st century.

They're like loyal robots; they're incapable of rebelling.

As is well known, the dead have no sense of pain and do not get tired.

It is only natural for the dead to serve humanity.

It is sufficient to maintain their most basic energy needs for life activities.

Whether it's building skyscrapers or unclogging foul-smelling sewers, the corpses provide tireless and uncomplaining services.

Obeying orders is the only option for the corpse.

Upon hearing this, everyone understood why such an advanced and developed city could exist in this backward world.

So it turns out there was kindling burning without complaint.

No wonder.

"You just mentioned Earth in the 21st century? Are you a time traveler?" Erica noticed something important.

"No, that's not it. We have many transmigrators from Earth here."

Prince Shotoku smiled slightly, "They came to the Hero World from Earth in various time-space continuums."

People here call them "Earth-born people."

"Interesting, so even time travelers are commonplace now?"

"I'm actually quite interested in the history of your world. Why don't you tell me about it?" Chen Hong smiled.

"Legend has it that in ancient times, this world once angered the gods, resulting in a great flood."

Most of the land has sunk to the bottom of the sea, so Hyperberia has become a world consisting only of the sea.

From the sunken land emerged creatures such as water dragons, earth dragons, and evil spirits, which destroyed the gods and heroes.

Some of the gods who were defeated and died at that time were waiting for the time to be resurrected, and the resurrection required a worthy sacrifice for that person.

Here, with the death of the sea ox, land was born from its carcass, becoming an island, and the sacrifice became a new continent.

Hyperberbia is a world where the oldest myths of the Indo-European language family originated. If the oldest myths are altered, they will also distort later myths.

"In other words, if we distort mythology in this world, we can also influence the myths and legends of the multiverse?" Chen Hong discovered the key point.

Prince Shotoku paused for a moment, then answered hesitantly, "Theoretically, that's correct."

Athena's eyes lit up: "So, if I can vindicate the original Earth Mother Goddess Athena in this world, defeat Zeus, and reverse the previous defeat, I can correct the myth and make Zeus of every world submit to Athena?"

Prince Shotoku's face was filled with horror: "Could it be that you intend to...?"

This is absolutely insane; it will trigger a war of the gods.

"So what if it's a divine war? I, Athena, am the goddess of victory; I will win every battle!" Athena clenched her fists, exuding confidence and triumph. Prince Shotoku broke out in a cold sweat, finally realizing who this woman was.

"Tell me about the origins of the gods in this world," Chen Hong said more rationally, gathering information from Prince Shotoku.

"Legend has it that in the distant past, the gods of this land had no names. They were simply 'heaven' itself, and 'animals'."

Those immature humans, who only possessed stone weapons, worshipped the animals they hunted—buffalo and deer—as "sacred things," and these animals became the anchor of their lives.

Soon after, as time passed, the gods, who were originally just animals, were given names and human forms.

For example, Apollo was originally a wolf and also a mouse. Athena was an owl and a terrifying serpent. Many other goddesses were cows.

Here, the names of the gods are not so important. Rather than using names, gods are distinguished and worshipped by titles such as "the one who brings back the light," "the one who expands the land," "the warrior of fire," and "the king of the gods."

"Fizz!"

Just then, the earth trembled, stones bounced, and a huge shadow fell over the city of corpses.

Everyone looked up and saw a huge snake crawling across the land, heading towards the city.

The snake's head is a woman's head, and her hair is all snakes, flicking their tongues.

A giant snake's head peered over the high city wall, looking down at the densely packed ants and humans inside.

Those who met his serpentine gaze froze, turning into stone figures.

"not good!"

"It's Medusa!"

"Don't make eye contact with her!"

Someone shouted, and people panicked, lowering their heads and fleeing in haste, creating chaos in the crowd.

Athena, however, smiled excitedly and met Medusa's gaze.

It seemed as if they only had each other in their eyes.

"Haha, so this is the origin of the Medusa myth. The original Medusa was the earth goddess from northern Africa."

"The Trinity Athena, possessing the status of the Earth Mother Goddess? How is that possible?" Medusa exclaimed in astonishment, then her vertical pupils widened with excitement, veins bulging, and she opened her blood-red maw, muttering:

"I'll devour you! I'll devour you!"

"By devouring you, I can escape this degrading status and become the noble, triune Earth Mother!"

"Hmph! Overestimating yourself!" Athena sneered. "It should be me who devours you and obtains an even more powerful source!"

"kill!"

"kill!"

Athena drew her scythe and flew into the sky.

Medusa's serpentine eyes emitted a petrifying beam, which shot towards Athena.

The two goddesses couldn't wait to start fighting in the air.

With a wave of his hand, Chen Hong conjured a protective shield of azure light that enveloped the entire city, protecting countless humans from the ravages of the divine war.

She blew another breath, and the spring breeze swept by, lifting Medusa's petrification effect and restoring the petrified people to their flesh and blood, bringing them back to life.

"Thank you for saving my life, Your Majesty."

Led by Prince Shotoku, the survivors bowed to Chen Hong in gratitude.

"No need for formalities." Chen Hong gently helped everyone up, further increasing their respect for his strength. (End of Chapter)