Spellcasting Gods

"Huh?!!" Lavern was undoubtedly shocked that someone had actually called out the name he had abandoned for hundreds of years. He took off his hood, revealing an extremely dignified face.

Especially his two eyes, which constantly flashed with silver lightning.

It goes without saying that he has successfully refined his own divinity, officially breaking free from the shackles of mortals and becoming a Thor who gains power through faith.

"It really is you! Long time no see, my dear old friend." Zhang Cheng also removed his invisibility spell, opening his arms with a smile.

I have to say, after wandering in Earth's orbit for so long, seeing familiar faces from the past brings a little bit of comfort.

As for how Lavern obtained enough divinity and divine power, he didn't care at all.

No matter how many followers the other side develops, they will never be able to surpass those ancient gods born from the beginning, nor can they pose a threat to a Titan that is so powerful as to be almost invincible.

Unfortunately, Lavern was unaware of this. He stared at Zhang Cheng with disbelief for a full minute before finally speaking, "Incredible! I knew you weren't dead! But I never imagined you'd also possess power comparable to a god. Tell me, what's going on with your body and soul? They give me such a strong sense of oppression?"

“Titan! I’m a Titan now.” Zhang Cheng gave a straightforward explanation.

For a newly promoted god like Lafern, there's no need to be secretive or hide anything.

Because if he wanted to, he could crush someone with a single finger at any time, just like crushing a bug.

"Titans? The Titans from Greek mythology?" Lavern's face showed shock.

Zhang Cheng smiled and shook his head: "No, it's a different kind of Titan. Simply put, my existence is equivalent to the entire energy of a planet. Remember the terrible disaster that destroyed human civilization hundreds of years ago? I was the one who did it! Those monsters and invaders from other worlds were also my doing."

"What?! It's you!" Lavern's pupils suddenly contracted, and his entire body released astonishing silver electric snakes.

As one of the few people who have preserved their memories intact, he knows all too well how devastating those asteroids that fell from the sky were to this planet and human civilization, so devastating that the term "extinction" would not be an exaggeration.

The violent impact of the asteroid wiped out at least two-thirds of life on Earth, and permanently altered the terrain and landforms.

As a typical conspiracy theorist, he had always believed that this was a super magic released by demons from hell to invade Earth, but now the truth has finally come out.

"That's right! Don't you think that humans in the past were far too arrogant? They had no sense of awe whatsoever! They were completely driven by endless instincts and desires! Look at them now, they've learned what awe is. Most importantly, I reshaped the entire world according to my own ideas, permanently integrating magic and supernatural powers into the human genome. Maybe in a few hundred years, maybe in a few thousand years, one day these mortals, who are currently still in a primitive and backward state, will slowly build a magnificent and great hybrid civilization." Zhang Cheng grinned, revealing a devilish smile.

That's right!

A devil's smile!

He showed no sympathy or pity whatsoever for those who died in the disaster.

The reason is very simple: he has completely abandoned his human identity and no longer considers ordinary people who struggle to survive as his kind.

On the contrary, in Zhang Cheng's eyes, humans have long become something very similar to ants in the eyes of humans, and he would not feel any guilt or regret even if he killed hundreds of millions of them.

“You’re a madman! The craziest, most morbid madman I’ve ever seen in my life! Do you know what you’ve done?” Lavern’s hands were trembling uncontrollably, whether from anger or some other reason, it was hard to tell.

"Hahahaha! No, my friend, it's not me who's gone mad, it's the world. You might not believe it, but I was originally just an ordinary person, living a mundane and boring life. But suddenly one day, my life changed, becoming fraught with danger and rife with deceit. To survive, I lied, cheated, killed, destroyed, and annihilated—I've done almost every despicable thing you can imagine. So, my current state is inextricably linked to many people, including you." Zhang Cheng laughed wildly and retorted mercilessly.

Environment shapes character, and character shapes destiny.

This isn't just a casual remark; it truly has an impact on a person.

“You mean, we made you who you are?” Lavern narrowed his eyes, a hint of sarcasm in his voice. “Don’t be ridiculous! From the first time we met, I could feel the burgeoning ambition and desire within you. It wasn’t anyone else who drove you mad, it was yourself.”

"Alright, alright, I don't want to argue with you endlessly about this pointless issue. Because what's done is done, and nothing we do can undo it. Let's change the subject and talk about how you ascended to become a god. And what about Faust, who's always been by your side? Don't tell me he's dead! It would be so interesting if he, the spokesperson for death, also died."

"Faust has found the kingdom of death, which is waging a protracted war, intending to conquer it and become a true god of death."

"Wow! Looks like you two really got up to something while I was gone..."

Chapter 0971 The Sea Emperor's Trident

Some say that reuniting with an old friend is a cause for celebration, but for Zhang Cheng and Lavern, it was the opposite, filled with suspicion, tension, and hostility.

Lavern, in particular, always felt that the other party was the kind of extremely crazy, dangerous, and ambitious guy.

The indifferent Zhang Cheng felt that everyone except himself was an NPC. They were born for him, died for him, and even the whole world was just a game. Those seemingly powerful enemies were like BOSSes in the game, destined to become experience points for the legendary protagonist.

In fact, he was already tired of the game and couldn't wait to end it all.

Unfortunately, skill is not everything in this game.

To be precise, the problem he urgently needs to solve now is more about solving a puzzle than about crushing the enemy with overwhelming force.

After all, he can't just destroy the Earth and then wander aimlessly in the vast universe.

After a long silence, Lavern finally spoke again, tentatively asking, "You didn't come here just to find me, did you?"

“Looking for you? No, you overestimate yourself.” Zhang Cheng chuckled and shook his head. “A god like you, corrupted by the beliefs of mortals, was destined from the start to never reach the pinnacle of power. What I’m looking for are the ancient gods who draw their power from this planet itself.”

"You're looking for an ancient god?!" Lafern's eyes widened in surprise.

“That’s right! I believe you, with the blood of the gods flowing through your veins, should know best that many ancient gods haven’t truly died; they were simply forced into a slumber of thousands of years. They only need a trigger to awaken and reappear before the world. How about it, are you interested in digging them out one by one with me?” Zhang Cheng extended a meaningful invitation.

Lavern's eyes darted around, as if he were weighing the risks and potential gains, before he quickly smiled and asked, "What can I get out of this?"

“Lots! To be precise, aside from some important information, everything else is yours.” Zhang Cheng gave the other party a condition they couldn’t refuse.

"make a deal!"

Lavern agreed without hesitation, without even asking what he could offer to guarantee that he would keep his promise.

The reason was very simple: he had sensed that the young man in front of him, who had once been weak, had grown to a level far beyond his imagination, and there was no need for him to lie or deceive.

"You made a wise choice! Believe me, you'll be glad you made this decision in the future. Here, this is a magical communication device. If you have any messages, just write them down and throw them in here to burn. Finally, it's good to see you're still alive. If you're from Fang Bin's Lake, please give my regards to Faust. Goodbye, dear old friend..."

As the last word escaped his lips, Zhang Cheng turned and disappeared into the darkness at the end of the air-raid shelter.

Watching his receding figure, Lavern stroked his chin and muttered to himself in a voice only he could hear, "Searching for the ancient god who has fallen into slumber? It seems he must be plotting something. I need to inform Faust."

……

Having figured out who the secret order's master was, Zhang Cheng once again lost his clues and goals, and began to wander aimlessly around the world as a traveler, searching for organizations he considered suspicious.

In the end, without exception, none of them had anything to do with ancient gods; most of them were the work of schemers and ambitious individuals.

Just as he was wondering if it was a mistake to summon the asteroid to destroy order, Adam sent him a trident forged from an unknown metal and divine power.

"Don't tell me this is the legendary weapon of Poseidon, the sea god!" Zhang Cheng asked as he gripped the trident in his hand, feeling the immense power contained within it.

Without a doubt, this is a divine artifact. Whoever possesses it can control the seawater and easily unleash enough waves to destroy all the cities and villages along the coast of any continent.

"Yes, Master. It is not only Poseidon's weapon, but also the key to unlocking one of the seals. And this seal is on the seabed of the Atlantic Ocean, which is also the remnant of the ancient Atlantis's destruction," Adam replied calmly.

"So, my next stop is the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean?" Zhang Cheng's lips twitched slightly.

Only now did he understand the true meaning of the saying, "Heaven's sins may be forgiven, but self-inflicted sins are unforgivable."

Because of the Dark Portal, the deep waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans are now teeming with terrifying behemoths hundreds of meters long, making them completely off-limits to humankind.

Although these creatures don't pose much of a threat to Titan, they greatly reduce the efficiency of exploration. What used to take only a few days will now take several months to a year or two.

"Master, this is the sea area where the ancient Atlantis civilization was located, which I analyzed based on the data. You can use it as a reference." Adam took out the data he had prepared and placed it on the table.

As an artificial life form, he looked no different from when he was born, still so young and focused, only his eyes held a hint of vicissitude.

“Okay, I understand. Continue searching for the key to unlock the seal. Once we unlock another one, the sleeping gods will awaken, and I will be able to find out what happened billions of years ago.”

After saying that, Zhang Cheng, carrying the trident, leaped off the cliff and plunged into the icy seawater, traversing the seabed at an extremely fast speed.

For a full week, he traversed the Arctic region and finally entered the Atlantic region to begin his search for the legendary ruins of Atlantis, which were said to have sunk to the bottom of the sea.

Of course, this was not easy, especially with the harassment of the giant sea monsters from another world. If one was not careful, one would easily deviate from the original position. In addition, there were few fish and marine life at the bottom of the deep sea, so it was impossible to use the fish to explore the surrounding area over a large area. Therefore, they searched for two or three months without any results.

Moreover, the legend of Atlantis dates back thousands of years, and a large amount of silt and sediment has long since covered the city's original appearance.

But as the saying goes, hard work pays off.

In the fourth month, Zhang Cheng finally discovered a pyramid-shaped building about 150 kilometers away from a small island.

However, like most ancient ruins, its main body is completely buried under silt, and there are many rusted bronzes and pottery jars around it.

“Interesting! It seems this is the Atlantis mentioned by Plato, the legendary city blessed by Poseidon, the sea god…” Zhang Cheng slightly curled the corners of his mouth, revealing a delighted smile.

Chapter 0972 Charybdis

"First, I need to bring this city back to light..."

In most cases, Zhang Cheng never hesitated to use unconventional methods.

So after confirming that this was likely the place he was looking for, he immediately unleashed a powerful spell that tore apart the earth's crust over a radius of thousands of kilometers, causing the seabed to rise directly above the sea level.

Whether this approach would cause a terrifying tsunami or a significant rise in sea level that would directly submerge numerous coastal cities and villages was not his concern.

He then summoned tens of thousands of elemental beings, composed entirely of silt and gravel, to clean up and absorb the filth covering the buildings and streets.

The whole process lasted three or four days.

Finally, a city full of exotic charm appeared before his eyes.

A colossal temple, an amphitheater, an arena, public baths, military camps, statues, stone pillars, relief murals...

Everything was so dreamlike, as if I had been transported back to the distant era of ancient Greek mythology overnight.

The statue of Poseidon, the sea god, located in the very center of the city, is particularly lifelike, with its two sapphire-encrusted eyes radiating a captivating brilliance.

Interestingly, the statue's hands are empty; it is not holding Poseidon's iconic trident.

moment!

Zhang Cheng seemed to realize something, stepped forward to the statue, and inserted the trident into the Sea Emperor's right hand.

boom!

A loud bang was heard!

The ground, which was originally paved with strips of stone, suddenly cracked open and then slowly split apart in the middle, revealing a tunnel leading deeper underground.

"Looks like this is the seal! I wonder what kind of monsters are waiting for me inside." Zhang Cheng shrugged and casually walked up the steps.

Soon, he saw a huge creature coiled up in the pool.

Despite the dim light, he could still make out the other's appearance: a giant sea monster with countless heads like sea dragons, only one of which retained a woman's face, and an incredible divine aura flowing within it.

Without a doubt, this is a freak born from the union of two gods.

If I'm not mistaken, her name should be Charybdis, daughter of Poseidon, the god of the sea, and Gaia, the goddess of the earth, and one of the enemies who caused trouble for the hero Heracles in the Odyssey.

However, perhaps because she had been in the seal for too long, her body and mind had clearly entered a dormant state, and she was unaware that someone had broken in, still fast asleep.

Thousands of years have not made her weak or vulnerable; on the contrary, they have accumulated astonishing power.

"Good evening, ma'am." Zhang Cheng clearly didn't intend to take advantage of the situation and greeted her proactively.