I am a god-slayer, not your hero.

Athena stared intently at Mingxian, gritting her teeth as she said, "The Bull-Headed Heavenly King, the Comet Demon Dragon, the Steel God who shot down the Heavenly Emperor—these are all His powers."

“Despite being a goddess from the west, she seems to know quite a bit about the Lord of War,” Mingxian said.

Athena's power as the goddess of wisdom allowed her to see through the true nature of the "Thousand-Body Scorching Star," and her expression gradually turned cold.

"Chi You is unique, even in mythology."

Mingxian became interested: "Is it special?"

Athena said wisely, "In the evolution of mythology, after the gods defeated us, the Earth Mother Goddesses, they would begin to fight among themselves to become the sole God-King."

"The God of Comets is merely a trivial footnote in the glorious record of the Four-Faced Thunder God."

"But then, the comet god of the East fell to earth, transformed into a dragon-serpent that spewed white mist and coiled in the swamp, and actually grasped a steel sword."

"He transformed from the God of Comets into the God of Steel."

"The once invincible Four-Faced Thunder God suffered eight defeats in eight battles and was driven to the brink of despair by Chi You."

"If nothing unexpected happens, Chi You will become the new king of the gods, just like Marduk of Mesopotamia."

Upon hearing this, Mingxian nodded slightly and said, "It seems there has been an accident."

Athena explained, "Similar to the case of Bartholomew, both failed due to the changing versions of the myth."

"Bartholomew was suppressed by Yahweh in mythology because of the rise of Christianity, and the mythology became part of saints and angels."

"Chi You, on the other hand, is based on the concept of 'yin and yang.' The heavenly god and the earth mother god reached an agreement and formed an alliance. The heavenly god must have a spouse, as a symbol of yin and yang."

"Even the gods have acquired the 'dragon body'."

"The masculine dragon body and the feminine snake body constitute the mythology of China."

After Athena said that, Mingxian realized that the development of Chinese mythology, whether folk, Taoist, or Buddhist, seemed to be keen on finding a spouse for the gods.

Even in temples, the main hall is dedicated to a deity, while the side halls and rear halls are dedicated to the deity's consort.

According to Athena.

The development of Western mythology progressed from a pluralistic to a monistic one, with the supreme god overriding all and being omnipotent and omniscient.

Just like the mighty Zeus, who suppressed everything and defeated all the gods, gradually evolving from the king of gods to the supreme god, only to be defeated by Christianity in the middle.

Although the development of Chinese mythology also saw the emergence of powerful figures like the Yellow Emperor, he was nearly driven to despair by Chi You, who emerged from the losers' bracket, and had no choice but to seek help from the Earth Mother Goddess.

The heavenly gods and the earth goddess formed an alliance.

The world is divided into yin and yang.

The celestial deity, who governs the Yang aspect, will also invite a goddess to govern the corresponding Yin aspect.

Athena said, "Chi You is the strangest god. He was clearly the god of comets, but he fell to earth and became a demonic dragon in the swamp and white mist."

"He became the master of the weapon again, wielding a sword and leading the children of the Earth Mother Goddess to launch a counterattack against the heavens. He almost drove the four Thunder Gods off the throne of the Heavenly Emperor, but was defeated by the alliance of the Heavenly Gods and the Earth Mother Goddess."

"His power is that of the sovereign of all weapons, the 'serpent' that devours me, and you have obtained that 'sword'..."

"That's absolutely unfair!"

Mingxian, however, didn't take it seriously. "It's nothing. If it were the power of the True Martial Emperor, it would probably be a similar situation."

"The hero transforms the defeated dragon into weapons, like pulling out the dragon's tendons, drawing the sword from its tail, and embedding its head into the shield..."

"These are all very common things."

"The snake turned into steel."

"The heroes of China are simply those who eliminate the middlemen and transform directly from dragon gods into steel gods."

The dragon and snake of the comet transformed into Chi You, the warlord.

The Black Tortoise of the North transformed into the True Martial Emperor.

The stone monkey born from the earth transformed into the Great Sage Equal to Heaven.

Everyone just doesn't want the middleman to take a cut!

"In short, you lost." Mingxian concluded.

Athena bit her lip slightly, somewhat unconvinced, but her lips moved slightly: "Although I am unconvinced, that's how the battlefield is. If we lose because of poor preparation before the battle, there's nothing more to say."

Mingxian nodded. "Then I'll be going."

"Why don't you want to kill me? If you kill me, you can seize new power and become an even more powerful god-slayer. Why give up such a good opportunity?"

"Can I reveal my powers?"

"……no."

Athena spoke indignantly.

Mingxian chuckled softly, not at all surprised.

If the god-slayer wants to increase his power, he must fight a fair battle when both sides are fully prepared.

Although, unexpected things can happen.

However, it is not among them now.

Athena is clearly not at her full potential, and there is no reward for killing her.

"There's no need to do something that harms others without benefiting yourself. Besides, I've already obtained the [Black Hole Trigger], so it's not like I've gained nothing. Therefore, I'll let you go, and you've escaped with your life."

Mingxian turned around, waved his hand, and transformed into a gust of wind, leaving World 235.

Athena's expression turned cold, and she uttered, "I will not let you go."

Not a Dragon Rider: Chapter 84 - They've Taken a Taste for Each Other

The inner world.

In the arena at the center of the six-pointed star.

Clad in golden bird-feather armor, Ziwei Star stood on the ground. He raised his head and said casually, "The power of destiny is increasing, and the value of human history in this world is rising."

A deep, resonant voice echoed through the air.

“Enemies, outsiders, and a wider world—these are enough to wake humanity from the game of economics.”

That voice was neither the Purple Star nor the Nine Heavens Mysterious Lady.

As the words were spoken, a bolt of lightning flashed across the sky of the inner world.

Ziwei Star said, "Humans believe that private property is sacred and inviolable, but in reality, it can be destroyed by violence and plundered by the powerful. The people of this world believe that wealth equals power, but they do not know that the truth is quite the opposite."

A bolt of lightning streaked across the sky.

"Do you still crave change? Are you tired of the status quo?"

"I am the Lord of the Stars, and I will never descend to the heavens. People should ascend to come and pay homage to me."

"He's clearly just a defeated opponent, yet he dares to refer to himself as 'I, the Emperor' in front of me. How utterly ridiculous."

"Success or failure is only temporary. Don't forget that you were ultimately defeated by the 'loser' who you looked down on. He didn't even deserve to be degraded to your descendants."

"Hmph! The Lord of War still lost in the end."

As soon as the words fell, Ziwei Star stopped speaking and raised its head, as if it were seeing the starry sky of the other world.

"The King of Heroes has returned."

A series of lightning bolts streaked across the sky, and a grand and steady voice echoed between heaven and earth, "Just a little more, and the Imperial Tutor will complete the 'Profound' realm. No matter what abilities the Godslayer possesses, he will die at the hands of the Imperial Tutor."

Ziwei Star raised its hand, pointed to the sky, and gently moved it.

The stars suddenly changed, transforming into a wondrous symbol, resembling an upright "∞", a double helix, or two intertwined snakes.

At the same time, that was also a single word.

An incredibly ancient Chinese character.

It is ————

"mysterious."

……

real world.

Mingxian didn't appear beside Claudia or Ophelia, but rather in an unexpected place.

Surrounded by winding corridors, layer upon layer, like a giant dragon spiraling upwards, the central courtyard appears as a tranquil and sacred paradise.

However, this courtyard was unusual; it was not planted with any flowers, trees, or shrubs. Instead, it resembled a parched, cracked pond, sunken and exuding an unusual desolation.

Inside the courtyard, rows of round pillars stand tall, surrounding the central pavilion.

Inside the pavilion, an ancient stone table stands quietly, with a young girl sitting beside it. Her figure is elongated in the morning light, appearing exceptionally slender and fragile.

Her long, jet-black hair was lightly tied into a round bun, like a butterfly fluttering in the forest, light yet dignified.

She wore a classic-style uniform with a dragon pattern, covered by a pure white and extremely luxurious outer garment, making her look like a fairy who had stepped out of an ancient legend. Light feathers fluttered around her, adding to her otherworldly aura.

Despite her adorable appearance, her overly youthful looks make one feel as if she were a little girl secretly dressed in adult clothes, trying to participate in the games of the adult world, her innocence tinged with a maturity and composure beyond her years.

Fan Xinglu slowly raised her eyes, her eyes sparkling with wisdom and amazement.

"What incredible power! I only called your name softly, and you suddenly appeared before me."

A gentle breeze blows, carrying the fragrance of flowers and whispers from afar.

Mingxian suddenly appeared, his figure upright, like a sharp sword being drawn from its sheath.

"So many people are calling out to me with such emotion that it seems I've come to the wrong place."

There are quite a few people in World 608 who have strong feelings for him, especially after he used [Void Chasing the Mist] and [Mysterious Maiden War Drum] to command the whole world to remain silent. His name has probably spread throughout the upper echelons of this world.

Many people will shout out their own names with great enthusiasm.

Too many people.

Another journey through multiple worlds has begun, and yet another slight deviation has occurred.

Mingxian looked at Fan Xinglu, scrutinized her curiously for a while, and then said, "Hatred, fear, awe, worship... these are all very intense feelings, but your feelings are just too strong."

It was even stronger than her longing for Claudia and Ophelia.