Calamity Dragon, Starting with the Cultivation of Knight Families

Chapter 157 Faith-based ascension to godhood is unacceptable; the dragon race are outsiders.
The troll fleet is still moving forward.

During this process, Lin Ke was at an altitude of nearly 20,000 meters.

I had heard about the secrets of the gods before.

At this moment, as he gazed at the gradually darkening starry sky, now dotted with twinkling stars, a strange sense of curiosity arose within him.

I'm at least at level eight now.

Even without the power of space, his own strength is comparable to that of a Saint-level being.

So, is it possible for me to travel through space beyond this planet?
Just as Lin Ke felt this curiosity and impulse, a long-unseen system notification suddenly appeared!
【warn! ! ! 】

[WARNING: Players with cheating privileges are advised not to recklessly enter the Astral Realm before ascending to godhood! In a world inhabited by demons, the Astral Realm is the domain of the gods. Mortal beings who enter or leave planets before ascending to godhood will be detected by the gods, and their actions constitute blasphemy against the divine realm, making them more likely to be punished by the gods!]

Lin Ke was taken aback by the information flooding his mind.

He fell into a moment of contemplation.

A world with demons.

Whether it's trolls or real games, the emphasis is on the uniqueness of the world with demons.

Therefore, in a world with demons and gods, entering or leaving a world will attract the attention of the gods.

Therefore, if I were to enter space in the world of Calter at this moment, would I be immediately sensed by the troll deity who currently controls the world of Calter?
interesting.

According to the trolls, no new god has yet ascended to godhood in this world among these troll deities.

The world rules, the vacancy of the divine position, and the backlash of the local gods during the ascension to godhood.

Why do trolls conquer different worlds? Is it merely to rule more planets, to increase the number of lives, and to strengthen their own civilization?

Perhaps there is a reason, but the main reason is probably to create more gods.

To give more powerful people and important figures within civilization the opportunity to ascend to godhood and achieve immortality.

Only in this way can the entire civilization possess greater vitality and dynamism.

Possessing the courage and passion to move forward.

Lin Ke seemed to be deep in thought, and at the same time, he opened his own permissions and took a look at the extent to which the real game was eroding the rules of the continent of Calter.

"Wow, it's gone up by 2 points?"

"38% rule erosion rate. If godhood is related to rule erosion, does that mean that if a player wants to become a god, there are nearly 40% of the godhood positions available for players to choose from on the continent of Calter?"

"Of course, this may also face the backlash of the gods' divinity, which has already been integrated into the world's rules."

"But it must be said that with the mysterious existence of such a behemoth as Real Game backing them up, players may have a greater chance of ascending to godhood, just like with promotion. There is even a possibility that Real Game can prevent the backlash of the gods' divinity from ascending to godhood."

Lin Ke felt that this possibility was very high!

Just like in the Auckland continent, Linko obtained the artifact fragment of the God of Truth simply by watching a CG.

Therefore, it might be easier for players in the current Auckland continent to ascend to godhood.

After all, the rules of the Auckland continent have already been 100% eroded.

However, Lin Ke also had doubts when he thought about the erosion of rules.

The continent of Calter has been conquered by trolls for over 150 years, and all the gods have perished. Logically, the gods of the troll empire should also be exerting great efforts to control or erode the rules of this world, right?

So, is this kind of "picking the fruits" behavior in real games really okay?

The troll gods still haven't discovered the real game's "mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind" tactic?
Or is it because no great figure from the Troll Empire has yet successfully ascended to godhood in this world, so their influence on the rules of this world is minimal?
If that's the case, then the way real games can directly erode the rules of the continent of Calter is quite terrifying!

No wonder, the actual game defines the continent of Calter as a suitable world for combat civilizations.

The world of real games is getting more and more interesting!
Although Lin Ke felt a great sense of crisis, he was also filled with a greater desire to explore the infinitely unknown world.

The astral realm of the demon world.

No, to be precise, what is the actual situation in space?

Lin Ke's curiosity was completely aroused at this moment.

However, Lin Ke wasn't stupid; the astral planes of the Calter continent were definitely not something he could currently control.

But don't forget.

The real game also includes a world where players train as new recruits.

Auckland mainland.

Therefore, without hesitation, while ordering the Shadowwind Giant Eagle to continue tracking the troll fleet at a safe distance, Lin Ke immediately used the power of space travel to return to the Auckland continent.

They reappeared inside the Demon God's Temple.

Instead of rushing to explore the astral plane of the Auckland continent, Linko chose to summon Quentin, the Saint-rank magical beast forest giant elephant who had stayed behind.

Outside the Demon God Temple, Lin Ke stood in the icy, snowy plaza.

The Saint-level magical beast Quentin hurriedly emerged from the temple.

At this moment, Lin Ke gazed at the snowy sky, as if deep in thought.

Quentin, the giant elephant of the forest, immediately bowed in curiosity and said:

"Your Highness, is there any other instruction you have given me upon your sudden return?"

At this moment, the forest behemoth had completely submitted to Lin Ke's methods.

His facial expressions and body language all conveyed one word: loyalty, absolute loyalty.

Upon hearing the sound, the dragon retracted its head that had been gazing at the sky, and looked down at the giant elephant in the forest below.

Looking at the cautious forest elephants, Lin Ke spoke with a calm tone.

"Quentin, now that the gods have fallen, do you think mortal life has a chance to take their place?"

The giant elephant in the forest was startled when it heard Lin Ke's words!
Are you kidding me?

To replace the gods?
Although the forest giant was aware of the current situation of the gods, he had never dared to have such a thought.

But since Lin Ke asked that question...

Therefore, they certainly don't want to hear vague answers.

The forest giant was pondering the purpose of the forestry, and at the same time, it was carefully considering this question.

Ultimately, the forest giant gave a direct affirmative answer based on the current reality.

“Your Highness, although Quentin does not know why you have this question.”

"But I think, as far as our continent of Auckland is concerned, mortals can absolutely never replace the gods."

Lin Ke was satisfied with the forest giant's direct answer, but continued:

"What's the reason?"

The forest giant elephant looked distressed. Behind it was the Demon God Temple, and inside the temple were seven statues of demon gods.

Is it really okay for me to talk about the realm of the gods like this right now?

If the resurrected demons knew everything, one wonders if they would want to blow their own heads off. But facing Lin Ke, he could only continue:
"Your Highness, you should know this."

"In the present day on the continent of Auckland, all living beings are no longer able to advance to the Saint rank on their own. This alone directly interrupts any blasphemous act by any earthly being that could replace the gods."

Lin Ke was naturally aware of this as well.

At the same time, he also made the connection that the disappearance of elemental life on the continent of Auckland might be related to the gods.

They blocked all possibilities for earthly life on the Auckland continent to continue climbing upwards on its own.

Although this directly eliminates any possibility of earthly life threatening them.

However, on the other hand, this also means directly and personally extinguishing the possibility of continued prosperity of the magical civilization on the continent of Auckland.

However, elemental life is indeed gone, but what about the other path?
Therefore, Lin Ke immediately added:

Indeed, the earthly beings of the Auckland continent no longer have the possibility of rising upwards on their own.

"But what if it means seizing the faith of the gods? Can't the path of faith lead earthly beings to godhood?"

To seize faith?

The forest elephant stared wide-eyed at Lin Ke in disbelief.

It was as if to say, Your Highness, are you kidding me? How could a mere mortal possibly have the right to pursue faith?

Did His Highness never mention this matter when he was guided by the dragon clan?
However, considering that dragons don't need faith, the forest giant understood.

So, the giant forest elephant said with a bitter face:

"Your Highness, faith is not something that mortals can touch."

"There is one thing Your Highness needs to know: in our world, gods came first, and faith came later!"

"Among them, there are rumors in ancient times that gods died and were resurrected through faith, but I, Old Elephant, have always been skeptical of this."

"However, I only became convinced of this after hearing His Highness say that the gods had fallen and were even being resurrected."

"The most distinctive feature and necessity of faith is perhaps that it is needed by the gods to revive themselves who may perish in the future."

"In short, according to ancient records and legends, the world was originally without gods. All the gods were the path paved by great heroes and people of great perseverance. Faith was a concept established after the gods ascended to godhood, supposedly to educate the mortal people, and even the so-called religion was established based on it."

"A mortal being can ascend to godhood through faith? This is unprecedented, but I think Your Highness's idea may also be a path to godhood."

"But no one has walked this road before, so Old Elephant doesn't know either. But he imagines that the pioneers who will successfully embark on this road must face great dangers and crises."

"Otherwise, even with the suppression of the gods over so many years, someone should have already found this path."

"If no one comes out, it means that this road is blocked."

The giant elephant pondered and then revealed everything it knew.

Lin Ke was taken aback.

Is faith-based ascension to godhood actually a dead end with the conditions for ascension reversed?
First came the gods, then came faith.

The path of having faith first and then deities is not feasible.
Online literature is harmful.
Indeed, if the path to godhood through faith could be found, the gods of the Auckland continent have not appeared for three thousand years. The mortal powerhouses of this world are not fools; wouldn't they try it themselves?
A group of Saint-level beings are all old and dying; if they really had the chance, they should have tried it long ago.

No one succeeded, so this path was destined to be a dead end.

So, how do the saint-level beings in the troll world ascend the path to godhood?

Will he rely on the help of other gods? Or will he rely solely on himself?

Thinking about this, Lin Ke also felt quite curious.

There are more and more unknowns.

However, putting aside the trolls for the moment, Lin Ke suddenly became curious about how much a veteran Saint-level magical beast like the Forest Giant Mammoth really knew about the dragon race.

Therefore, Lin Ke immediately smiled and said:

"I see. It seems that replacing the gods is not a simple matter. At least, mortal life on the continent of Auckland cannot take this path."

"Let's leave this matter aside for now. I just had a sudden feeling, so I asked. I don't really want to persecute these already pitiful gods of the land."

Are the gods pitiful?
It does seem a bit pitiful that they all died, but only Lin Ke would dare to say something like that.

The giant elephant in the forest was filled with resentment.

But on the surface, he still maintained that "Your Highness is benevolent."

Lin Ke had no idea what the forest giant was thinking, and immediately got to the point.

"Merciful? Perhaps."

"Well then, Quentin, since I happen to have some free time, I'd like to know too."

"You're referring to ancient times, not the distant past. So, what was the situation with the dragon race in ancient times?"

"For example, their background and strength?"

You're asking me this?

The forest troll's eyes widened.

But they quickly realized that this dragon prince's situation was somewhat special.

As for knowledge about dragons, it seems that only Saint-level magical beasts and elves know the most about them in this world.

After all, both magical beasts and elves are long-lived species, and it is not uncommon for old-fashioned holy-level magical beasts to live for tens of thousands of years.

Coincidentally, Quentin the giant elephant was old enough, like the Aurora Bird, to be at least 20,000 to 30,000 years old.

Therefore, upon thinking of this, the forest giant immediately fell into reminiscence, and then hesitated before saying:
"The situation of the Dragon Clan? Your Highness, I don't know if what I said is correct or not. If I said anything wrong or offended you, please forgive me."

Lin Ke nodded in agreement, and seeing this, the forest giant elephant slowly spoke.

"The dragon race, as the strongest race on the continent of Auckland, was undoubtedly the overlord in ancient times."

"But in ancient times, I heard a prince mention, in a veiled way, that when the dragon race appeared on the continent of Auckland, there was no such thing as gods on the continent at that time."

"In the ancient world, all life had only recently been born in chaos and ignorance. It was the dragons who spread the light of wisdom, and only after that did the various races and gods of the continent appear."

At this point, the giant elephant of the forest added:
"Of course, this was just something one of the demon gods casually mentioned. It may just be a joke, but it does have some credibility."

"After all, although the elves don't say it that way, they themselves have said that in ancient times they were the first wise beings on the entire continent and the rulers of the entire continent."

"It was the dragons, as newcomers, who haphazardly educated the various races on the continent, which is why the elves gradually lost their status as the rulers of the continent."

"Therefore, it is conceivable that in ancient times, the dragon race was an existence that the elves dared not offend."

"Moreover, interestingly enough, the Elf race still believes that dragons are not native to the Auckland continent, and that all dragons are outsiders and rule-breakers."

"The Elven Empire has even denied the dragons' status as world guardians to this day. In short, it's no wonder they lost their ancient status. It's already a good thing that these arrogant elves haven't been wiped out after offending the dragons."

The claim of a giant forest elephant left Lin Ke speechless.

What the hell is this?

Dragons aren't native to the Auckland continent? Why does the situation on the Auckland continent seem so complicated?
(End of this chapter)