Zeus extended and manifested his thunder divine body. His mighty divine form instantly reached the outer starspace. He raised high this sphere of light, continuously infusing the power of great thunder into it.
Instantly, blinding lightning illuminated the entire universe. The universe had no darkness at this moment, becoming a purely luminous universe.
The next moment, thunderous roars echoed through the starspace, deafening, and the entire universe trembled for it. The universe responded to the God-King's supreme power with submission!
Under Zeus's mighty power, this divine artifact unleashed unimaginably powerful force.
Seeing this terrifying might, all the gods felt their hearts tremble.
The invincible God-King had become even more invincible.
But it didn't matter anyway.
He was invincible either way.
The gods had grown accustomed to this and completely accepted it.
Zeus tested it briefly, extremely satisfied in his heart, then withdrew his divine body and returned to the Olympus council hall.
With a thought, he transformed it into a long scepter.
The staff body was carved with intricate and powerful lightning emblems, as well as the universe's most fundamental law symbol patterns, and the sacred order inscriptions he had established. Each line contained endless mysteries and the universe's essence.
At the very top of the scepter was a azure sky crystal core, eternally shining, with never-ceasing thunderstorms and lightning within.
Slightly below this crystal core were three crystal cores respectively symbolizing earth, dark night, and ocean, constantly revolving around the topmost sky crystal core.
Moreover, originally this divine artifact was too "spacious" inside, but after his great thunder infusion, its might and mass became more powerful and substantial.
Originally, although Briareus struggled to hold it, he could still lift it. Now, he absolutely could not lift it, and without his authorization, no one could possibly use it.
Zeus's majestic face radiated with smiles as he looked toward the Cyclopes, his voice full of praise and gratitude: "My dear friends, thank you for this heartfelt gift. I love it very much—it perfectly matches my power!"
"From this day forward, this divine artifact shall be named after you, symbolizing our eternal friendship and my supreme authority!"
Zeus's resounding voice echoed through the hall, officially naming the divine artifact: "Its name shall be—Thunder! Lightning! Thunderbolt!"
The three Cyclopes, hearing this, were overjoyed in their hearts. This glory left them unable to contain themselves, and they quickly shouted in unison: "Thank you, great Zeus! Eternal and immortal sacred God-King! Your benevolence, we will remember for all our lives!"
Zeus was in great spirits. He lightly waved his scepter to indicate the giants should rise, smiling warmly: "My dear friends, please rise quickly. No need for such formality."
"Your skill and wisdom are truly unmatched in the universe, beyond any god's ability. I am very satisfied with your gift."
"By the way, I'm also quite curious about the gifts you prepared for Hades and Poseidon. I wonder what precious divine artifacts they might be?"
Zeus was quite expectant: "Please bring them out so I and the gods can broaden our horizons."
Thunder Brontes's rough face showed respectful expression as he replied in a deep voice: "Following your will, great Your Majesty the God-King!"
Lightning Steropes and Thunderbolt Arges then left the divine hall and retrieved two more divine artifacts from the Hundred-Handed Giants' hands.
Steropes held up an exquisitely dark and profound helmet, introducing it to Zeus and the gods: "This is a gift for His Majesty Hades. This was carefully crafted by us using the void core, combined with the eternal night silk threads granted by Lady Night."
"Wearing it, one can exist independently within and outside the world, and also independently within the void, simultaneously in the world and in the void."
"Therefore, wearing it can shield all gazes and perception. Unless one can simultaneously shake both existence and void, it can also provide immunity to all methods and influences, allowing the wearer to truly come and go without trace, formless and shapeless."
Zeus nodded, a flash of approval in his eyes.
This divine artifact, except for being useless against himself, was deadly against any other god.
After Steropes finished introducing the helmet, Arges raised high a magnificent and powerful trident with both hands, continuing: "Respected Zeus, this trident was crafted by the Hecatoncheires using pure ocean water, which we combined with material essence."
"When water law gods do not intervene, it can control all water elements in the universe and can shake all matter."
"This is our gift to the ocean earth-shaking god His Majesty Poseidon. We believe this is most suitable for him and the supreme divine artifact that can best unleash his power."
Zeus nodded in approval, smiling: "Exactly right. My dear friends, I can clearly feel your sincere intentions. I deeply know the difficulty of the hardships you endured to forge these supreme divine artifacts. The gifts you've presented are all most suitable for us and supreme treasures that can best unleash our power."
"Here, I express my most sincere thanks to you. Thank you, my friends. This friendship, I will forever remember in my heart."
Thunder Giant quickly said: "Respected Zeus, great Your Majesty the God-King! It was you and the two Majesties who, risking enormous danger, ventured deep into Tartarus and saved us from that incredibly terrible endless torment, giving us new life!"
"Your grace and mercy, we forever cherish in our hearts, never forgetting for all eternity! Doing anything for you, even sacrificing everything, is our supreme glory and mission!"
Zeus nodded with a smile, looking toward Hades and Poseidon: "My dear brothers, please go accept your precious gifts—those are valuable divine artifacts the giant gods have presented to you."
Hades stepped forward, smiled rarely in thanks, then took his gift.
Though still taciturn and sparing with words, this was already an extremely honored gesture.
Poseidon pretended to be elated as he stepped forward, enthusiastically accepting the trident, looking intently at the three Cyclopes with burning eyes, nodding repeatedly in praise: "Cyclopes, you truly are the most skillful and clever gods. No god in the universe can create divine artifacts more powerful than yours."
Thunder Brontes's rough face showed an honest smile as he politely replied: "Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty Poseidon. We're honored that you like this gift."
Poseidon said loudly: "Like it? Of course I like it! How could I not like such a suitable divine artifact for me?"
Actually, he was so envious and jealous of Zeus's divine artifact he wanted to cry!
This less reckless fool was now forcibly suppressing his inner envy and jealousy, looking toward the Hecatoncheires outside the hall, shouting loudly: "My dear friends, thank you and the Cyclopes for the gift you gave me. I love it very much!"
"From this day forward, you are also my close friends! I will treat you equally and sincerely, just as Zeus treats you!"
The three Hundred-Handed Giants only showed polite smiles, nodded lightly, simply expressing some thanks, but were actually quite speechless inside.
Do you really think big size means not smart?
We're big, but we're not stupid!
Look how big our heads are, then look how big your head is!
Look how many heads we have, then look how many heads you have!
One could only say, stereotypes were not good.
Zeus was too lazy to bother with this self-clever stupid brother. He looked toward Helios, Selene, and Eos, continuing the appointments.
"Bright children of Hyperion, my dear comrades, in those days of old oppression, I promised you the honor you deserved. Today, upon this sacred Olympus hall, I shall solemnly fulfill this honor!"
"My promises never fail, never fall through!"
"From this day forward, you shall be the supreme brilliant masters and sacred radiance masters of this universe!"
"The world shall henceforth be equally divided into day and night. You will possess your deserved, supreme glory, eternally illuminating heaven and earth!"
"Helios, you are the world's light guardian, bringing light and warmth to the world, dispelling all evil darkness and cold!"
"Selene, you are the world's radiance protector, with your gentle light bringing peace and rest to all spirits, guarding night's tranquility."
"From this day forward, where the bright sun emerges shall be day, where the bright moon reflects shall be night."
Zeus established the most fundamental time laws:
"I am the incarnation of heaven above, master of the sky. All spirits and things in the world are under my wings. You shall be the foundation of my time's passage."
"From this day forward, when Helios's golden light fades and Selene's radiance rises, each complete cycle of your alternation, each alternation of sun and moon, shall be one complete concept of 'day.' From now on, one day and one night shall be one day's eternal rotation!"
Zeus's majestic face now became gentle as he looked toward Lady Night Nyx, saying softly: "Respected Lady Night, the underworld is not your shackle or cage. It is only part of your power. The world still forever opens its embrace to you. You can forever freely enjoy the world's beauty and vastness."
"From this day forward, half the universe's time—that vast and mysterious night—shall all be your sacred domain. You can fully enjoy this beautiful world, no longer restricted to outside the world."
Nyx now felt completely melted throughout her being. All her divinity surged with endless joy and sweetness. In her profound eyes, only Zeus's figure was reflected at this moment. Now she truly wanted to throw herself into Zeus's broad embrace regardless of everything.
The excited Lady Night barely restrained her nearly improper emotions. She parted her dark, sensual lips, her voice becoming incredibly gentle and full of enchantment, like night wind caressing harp strings:
"Dear Zeus, mighty Your Majesty the God-King, thank you for your generosity and grace. The honor you bestow makes Night wholeheartedly convinced. Everything of Night eternally belongs to you, exists for you, flows for you."
As soon as Lady Night spoke, she attracted too many gods' attention.
Because Lady Night's usual cool and indifferent tone had now become infinitely charming and tender, carrying soul-stirring allure, completely unlike the usual majestic and mysterious Night Goddess.
Now the gods were completely certain—this Lady Night was trying to seduce the God-King!
(End of Chapter)
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