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Chapter 176: Challenging the Sword Saint 3

  The reason why the Divine Law Energy is hailed by numerous players as the most formidable energy setting indeed has its underlying causes. This aspect holds great significance as it is intricately linked to the pivotal plot that follows.

  The explanation traces back to the creation of the world by the Mother Goddess. At the inception of the universe, there existed only two forms of energy: light and darkness. These energies intertwined and commingled, yet the world remained as two parallel lines, utterly disconnected from one another.

  At that very juncture, amidst these two energies, a mysterious luminous speck came into being, the cause of its emergence remaining shrouded in mystery. As this speck grew, it absorbed both the energies of light and darkness, gradually transforming into an enormous egg.

  The Mother Goddess awoke from within the egg, emerging as the shell cracked. Subsequently, ensued the nine nights of creation by the Mother Goddess. With each passing night, a new hue was added to the world, until finally, the Aude Continent was fully formed. The Church of Light enshrined this account in the Holy Scriptures, titled as the first chapter:"The Creation of the World by the Mother Goddess".

  From that moment forth, two distinct forces came into existence in the world: the power of elements and the power of laws. In principle, the power of laws is the "divine power" that surpasses the power of elements. Mortal beings are inherently incapable of possessing or acquiring such power.(Note: The inability to acquire here implies that a mortal body cannot withstand this overwhelming might; otherwise, it would lead to a catastrophic explosion of the body.)

  However, the Mother Goddess cherished all things, considering them as her own offspring. The gods possessed immense power, yet a portion of them exploited mortals wantonly, treating them as mere cattle and insignificant beings. When mortals placed their faith in a particular god, the power of that god would augment. Consequently, in their quest for greater faith power, the gods initiated ceaseless faith wars.

  This historical period is known as the War of Creation. According to the records in the church's documents, the War of Creation occurred three times in total. Each instance was a cataclysmic event, causing the heavens to shatter and the earth to convulse, leading to the withering of all things. The land was engulfed in the flames of war, rivers dried up, famine spread across the wilderness, and curses gnawed at all living beings.

  Moved to tears by this state of affairs, the Mother Goddess shed twenty-seven tears. Subsequently, she resolved to employ a novel approach to balance the world. In order to endow mortals with the power to vanquish the gods, she ground the eggshell from which she was born into powder and scattered it across the land. Thus, the Divine Law Energy was born, representing the third power that transcended both the power of elements and the power of laws.

  The gods are unable to wield the Divine Law Energy. From then on, heroes emerged in great numbers among humanity. In the 4824th year of the Old Era, humans launched their first war against the gods, aiming to liberate the beings enslaved by the "evil gods". This event is historically known as the "War of the Beginning of the Era".

  With the assistance of the Sun God, the Saint of Mortal Souls triumphed over the "evil gods", ultimately restoring peace to the world. The Sun God, embodying the love and light of the Mother Goddess, earned the recognition of all living beings, giving rise to the establishment of the Church of Light. The year of the church's founding was re-designated as the New Era!

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  Once one attains the rank of Sword Saint or Grand Magus, it signifies that mortal beings can also possess the power to defeat the gods. This is precisely the origin of the formidable reputation of the Divine Law Energy, which is also referred to as the God-Slaying Energy by players.

  However, the Mother Goddess, having lost her eggshell, was severely weakened and fell into an eternal slumber. At this time, the cursed spirit of the evil god had not been completely eradicated. Seeking revenge for the Mother Goddess's actions, it expended its life essence and divine power to unleash the most potent sealing forbidden curse, imprisoning the Mother Goddess within the [Heart of the World· Golden Forbidden Court].

  Based on official data and inferences, some players speculate that the final boss on the 180th floor of the Golden Forbidden Court might very well be that evil god...

  The power of the curse was so formidable due to the deep-seated obsession of the evil god. Even the Sun God, when intervening personally, was unable to break the curse of the Golden Forbidden Court. However, to intensify the suffering and remorse of the mortal beings, the evil god proclaimed to all mortals in the world: If you can pass the trials on the 180th floor of the Golden Forbidden Court, the Mother Goddess will return to the embrace of the world once more.

  Shortly after, some individuals attempted the challenge. Indeed, mortal beings were able to enter and exit the Golden Forbidden Court freely. However, the creatures within the Golden Forbidden Court were incredibly powerful, instilling a sense of terror. Even the most powerful Sword Saint among humans only managed to reach the 142nd floor at most and could not progress any further.

  Over the course of three eras, numerous heroes took up the challenge one by one, yet none were able to surpass the achievement of that Sword Saint. Thus, the mortal beings finally understood the words of the evil god: I shall make everyone endure endless torment in pain and remorse.

  Witnessing the Mother Goddess imprisoned with no one capable of rescuing her was indeed a source of great anguish.

  Yet, at this critical moment, an exceptionally powerful astrologer, through divination, sacrificed his own life to pen a crucial prophecy: Only the one who brings a tempest to this world can put an end to the suffering inflicted by the distorted gold.

  For Kenley to defeat the gods, the Divine Law Energy is a crucial threshold. Acquiring the Divine Law Energy implies that Kenley will possess the power to slay the gods.

  In the game, prior to Kenley's time travel, no player had ever become a Sword Saint, and thus, the attributes of the Divine Law Energy remained unknown. However, underestimating the players on this account would be a grave error.

  Players could explore the attributes of the Divine Law Energy by repeatedly challenging the Sword Saint and testing the Divine Law Energy. As a result, several studios had prepared detailed reports on the testing of the Divine Law Energy. As a professional player, Kenley, of course, had studied each of these reports thoroughly.

  Kenley stepped forward, closed his eyes, and meticulously recalled every piece of information regarding the Divine Law Energy. Then, he suddenly opened his eyes and declared,"Teacher Roland, I am ready."

  "I can sense your confidence, Kenley," Roland said, a smile of admiration playing on her lips. Regardless of the outcome of this battle, Kenley's strength and confidence inexplicably held a firm grip on her attention.

  So handsome...

  "Ah, what was I just thinking?" Roland quickly shook her head internally, dispelling her errant thoughts. No, she could not be swayed by his charm.

  Roland took a deep breath and then smiled."Kenley, although I am unaware of the source of your confidence, I admire your courage."

  "Teacher, please do not hold back because of my lower rank. I wish to engage in a sincere duel with you. I want to experience every emotion of yours. I want to sense your feelings through your sword. I desire to earn your recognition in this duel of swordsmanship!" Kenley's expression was solemn, and each word carried great weight.

  However, these words of Kenley struck a different chord with Roland. Given their high level of affinity, his words seemed more like lovers exchanging affectionate words. Roland's heart began to race involuntarily. What an alluring man.

  Roland's eyes first softened, and then gradually, a fighting spirit emerged."Certainly, my sword will never dishonor any valiant warrior."

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