Once upon a time there was a greedy snake.

Chapter 233 The Ancient Serpent's Sacrifice

Like the locals in Tatunbto, Dui has been gazing at the stars lately.

As for the reason, it was the same as that of Tatunbhut and the others. Du Yi also hoped that the god of wisdom in the starry sky could teach him something. Although he hadn't really thought about what he wanted to learn yet, that didn't stop him from looking up and trying.

After all, in Du Yi's mind, there has always been the saying that "it's always good to have more skills." Knowing more things is definitely better than knowing fewer things.

Just like the hierarchical system he's currently using.

Although he could only see it by wearing glasses, and even the level was only one, in Du Yi's eyes, it was still a huge improvement—just like the protagonists in novels, he finally had a system. Although it seemed that he couldn't use it much, it was still better than nothing.

He also learned about this ranking system from the chosen champion Elias; it was a blessing bestowed by the god of courage who watched over everything in the boundless starry sky.

And now, in the boundless starry sky, the God of Wisdom, who also watches over everything, is about to bestow divine grace.

"From this perspective, these gods in space are actually quite nice."

As he thought this, Du Yi looked up at the starry sky.

"Give me some."

……

The stars in the night sky did not react at all.

This puzzled Du Yi. He knew that the locals in the city were just a head away from his current height, yet when they looked up at the stars, they seemed to have some kind of enlightenment, and they could even go back and come up with new ideas right away.

Why is it that when it comes to him, the gods in the starry sky ignore him?
"Could it be... that I am not sincere?"

Du Yi couldn't help but have this thought.

It seems that this is indeed the case. The most important thing about worshipping gods is sincerity. If you are not sincere, the gods will not pay attention to you.

But that's the problem. Du Yi can be absolutely certain that he is sincere.

Du Yi would not pay attention to gods who do not offer benefits, but gods who offer benefits are a different story—as long as they offer benefits, Du Yi will definitely worship them sincerely.

If the god of courage bestows favors upon him, he will respect the god of courage; if the god of wisdom also bestows favors upon him, he will also be respectful to the god of wisdom.

Simply put, he will sincerely worship whoever gives him benefits.

So, to prove his sincerity, Du Yi even roasted some beef and mutton, and then set up a simple altar to put the offerings on it.

Unfortunately, this method also didn't work.

Du Yi stared at the stars in the sky for a long time, but failed to gain any insight.

"Why can't I? Am I not a creature of this planet?"

While using his long tail to roll the beef and mutton from the altar into his mouth, Du Yi pondered.

Perhaps the gods in the universe don't like beef and mutton, just like he doesn't really like beef and mutton either. It's not that beef and mutton are bad, but after tasting the deliciousness and juiciness of the top mammoth, even the best beef and mutton can only be considered average.

"So, if mammoths were still around..."

With a sigh, Du Yi tried to look up at the starry sky once more.

However, it was during this time that Du Yi suddenly noticed something else.

He suddenly felt somewhat lost.

The stars in the sky were twinkling, as if telling a story. Though there were no words, Du Yi suddenly began to reflect, mirroring the stars' movement—his reflection naturally revolving around the past few days. The days seemed to pass by one after another, and he felt he had never truly experienced joy. Yes, it seemed that was indeed the case. For thousands of years, this was how life had been—eating and sleeping, or sleeping and eating. He felt he had never experienced any so-called happiness, much less felt any so-called joy.

"So, life just goes on day by day, and then what?"

Where is my happiness?

Where is my happiness?

What exactly is happiness? What is joy?

Du Yi couldn't help but fall into deep reflection.

Happiness in the conventional sense is probably about wealth and fame, or success and recognition? But right now he's a snake, not a human, so these things mean nothing to him.

If it's happiness in the ordinary sense, or even a simpler kind of happiness, it's probably what those chosen champions outside the city were busy with just now. To put it simply, if it were him, it would probably be finding a female snake to have some baby snakes or something—but that's the problem, his mind is filled with a human soul, and he really doesn't have any thoughts about female snakes.

A person's happiness has nothing to do with him.

The snake's happiness has nothing to do with him.

From this perspective, going home might be a way to find happiness. Everything returns to its origin, and at least he can enjoy the happiness of being human. However, after hearing Anubis's last words, Du Yi realized that even that was actually impossible.

To go home, you first have to leave your house.

The Anubis in the underworld is the same Anubis he had heard of before. He hasn't even changed planets, so how could he be talking about going home?

"so……"

Where is my happiness?

Where is my happiness?

"Where is my mammoth?"

The thought of mammoths immediately put Du Yi out of his drowsiness.

Yes, that's the root of his unhappiness. Without the mammoths, his happiness diminished considerably—life without them was so unbearable that he could only watch the days slip by.

Du Yi still remembers the taste of mammoth. He is certain that it was the ultimate happiness and joy—an exquisite taste experience that no one could resist.

When the image of a mammoth came to mind, the confusion that had been surfacing in Du Yi's heart was completely swept away.

When Du Yi came to his senses, he finally realized that his reflection just now was not accidental.

"So this is the power of the starry sky?"

Feeling the moment when all confusion vanished and his spirit was refreshed, Du Yi couldn't help but feel reverence for the gods in the starry sky.

You have to admit that these gods in the universe are kind; they really gave us something of real value.

"I will definitely get everything I've lost back! Especially the mammoth!"

At this moment, Du Yi felt an unprecedented fighting spirit burning in his chest.

This is undoubtedly more useful than any skill improvement.

(End of this chapter)