Chapter 34 The Champion of Wisdom – Oracán
Ophelia cleared her throat and continued, "The second topic is about how to prevent the conflict between the gods from escalating further."
She glanced around at the assembled gods, her tone becoming serious:
"In recent years, friction between the gods has been constant, with struggles over faith, resources, and ideologies... all sorts of conflicts have emerged one after another. Although a large-scale war between the gods has not yet broken out, the consequences would be unimaginable if this continues."
Ophelia's words resonated with the gods present.
Indeed, in recent years, the relationship between the gods has become increasingly tense, and conflicts have become more frequent.
Although everyone is trying their best to restrain themselves, no one can guarantee how long this restraint will last.
If a conflict escalates out of control, it could trigger a chain reaction, ultimately plunging the entire world of gods into war.
"To avoid this situation from happening, I have a suggestion."
Ophelia's voice rang out again, drawing the attention of all the gods.
"We can introduce our own agents to limit the conflict between the gods to a certain extent."
"agent?"
What does this mean?
"Are we to have human believers fight for us?"
...
The gods discussed the matter amongst themselves, somewhat puzzled by Ophelia's proposal.
Ophelia continued in a deep voice, "Not believers, but we can create 'heroes' on earth who follow our own path through a special'synchronization' ritual."
"These 'heroes' will possess power and wisdom far exceeding that of ordinary people. They will become our representatives on earth, carrying out our will, fighting for faith, and expanding our power."
"We can limit the struggle between the gods to the level of 'heroes' and secular nations, while the gods themselves no longer directly participate in it."
"In this way, we can avoid direct conflict between the gods and allow believers on earth to better understand our path and beliefs."
"We can treat these 'heroes' as our pawns, and use them to achieve our goals."
"And the 'heroes' can also use our power to realize their own ambitions and aspirations."
"This will be a win-win situation."
Ophelia's words caused all the gods present to fall into deep thought.
This proposal does sound quite feasible.
By creating "heroes," the battles between the gods can be transferred to the human world. This can both prevent the outbreak of divine wars and allow the gods to better demonstrate their power and ideals through heroes, thereby attracting more believers.
"A synchronization ritual? How do you do that?"
Poseidon raised his own question.
"I can confirm that this ritual can be carried out, but I still need to study the specific details further," Ophelia said. "But I believe that with our wisdom and strength, we should be able to come up with a complete plan in a short time."
Just then, a gentle and wise voice suddenly rang out:
"I have had a practical experience with the'synchronization ceremony' before."
The one speaking was Cauchinus, the god of wisdom.
With a gentle wave of his hand, a screen of light appeared before the gods.
Within the light screen, the figure of a young man gradually emerged.
He wore a simple long robe, had a handsome face, deep eyes, and exuded a wise and calm aura.
"This is my 'hero,' Olakhan," the god of wisdom introduced. "He is my most outstanding follower and a practitioner of my 'wisdom' path."
"For the past ten years or so, Olakhan has been under my guidance, exploring the mysteries of knowledge and pursuing the truth."
"He has achieved many extraordinary accomplishments."
As the words of the god of wisdom faded, the images on the light screen began to change.
In the scene, Orakan appears in a dark and damp dungeon.
Countless phantoms floated around him, twisted and deformed, with hideous faces, emitting mournful howls.
"These are the dead souls," the God of Wisdom explained. "They are innocent people whose lives were taken by war and disaster, and their souls are trapped here, unable to find peace."
"Orakan ventures deep into this dungeon, attempting to unravel the confusion of the dead souls and liberate them from their endless torment."
In the scene, Orakan sits cross-legged with his eyes closed, his spiritual power surging out like a tide, intertwining with the consciousness of those dead souls.
He listened to their stories, felt their pain, and pondered their questions about youth, aging, suffering, death, the meaning of life, and the essence of existence.
As time went on, Olakhan's brow furrowed more and more, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
The doubts and resentments of those dead souls, like countless knots, entangled his heart, making him feel incredibly heavy and oppressed.
However, Olakán did not give up.
With unwavering will and extraordinary wisdom, he untied the knots little by little, finding answers for the dead souls.
Finally, the phantoms of those dead souls gradually dissipated, turning into specks of light that rose into the sky.
As a result, Olakan achieved spiritual elevation and gained a deeper understanding of the path of "wisdom".
The scene shifts again, and Olakhan appears atop a towering mountain peak.
He stood atop the mountain, looking down at the sea of clouds below, his eyes filled with a thirst for knowledge and exploration.
"This is the pinnacle of language," said the god of wisdom. "Orakan climbed this mountain to explore the mysteries of language, trying to find the silent truth at the end of language."
In the video, Orakan continues to climb, overcoming numerous difficulties and enduring countless trials, finally reaching the summit.
At the summit, he saw a huge stone tablet covered with all sorts of characters and symbols.
These characters and symbols are all languages that have appeared in human history, representing human wisdom and civilization.
From knotted ropes to hieroglyphs, Olakhan carefully observed these writing systems and symbols, attempting to find the essence and rules of language.
He discovered that all languages, no matter how complex or profound, can ultimately be reduced to a few basic elements.
These elements are the cornerstones of the path to "wisdom".
At the pinnacle of language, Olakan grasped the true essence of language and found the path to silent truth.
The scene shifts again, and Orakan reappears in a dark, deep sea.
This deep sea is not the ocean of the material world, but the ocean of human dreams.
"Dreams are the deep realm of the human spirit and another important component of the path of 'wisdom'," the god of wisdom explained. "Orakan ventures into the abyss of dreams, attempting to rediscover forgotten knowledge and wisdom."
In the scene, Orakan dives deeper and deeper into the Sea of Dreams, encountering all sorts of dream creatures and experiencing various fantastical adventures.
Finally, in the deepest part of his dream, he found a jewel that shone with starlight.
This precious jewel is what the god of wisdom called "a tiny spark of truth."
Although it is small, it contains infinite wisdom and power.
Orakan retrieved the jewel and incorporated it into his spirit.
The scenes constantly shift, showcasing the various achievements of Oracan.
He incorporated the brilliance of the sun and moon into his eyes, using light to discern every fork in the road ahead;
Using ancient magic as his vessel, he crossed the vast ocean where illusion and reality intersected, and reached the other side of truth.
Those unsolvable problems and perplexing doubts were as clear as stars in the sky to him. He solved them one by one and kept the answers in his bag for future use.
Ultimately, the spiritual river of Orakan flowed into the source of all laws. He closed his eyes in meditation, and all the laws of the world were contained in his single thought.
Heaven and earth would bear witness to him; in a trance, all the gods seemed to hear the triumphant song of wind and thunder from the heavens above.
Cross the river of confusion, and don the crown of stars.
Slumbering in the sea of dreams, climbing the mountain of language
Wielding spells and runes, weaving the pulse of strategy
In the silence of the stars, such a revelation should be passed down.
From then on, he became known as wisdom, and all living beings revered him as their teacher.
For those who yearn for answers that defy explanation, they may appear in dreams to meet the champion of wisdom—Oracan!
The images on the light screen gradually disappeared, and Olakhan's figure vanished as well.
The gods remained silent.
The entire magnificent hall fell into silence.
"I agree with this plan."
After a long silence, the God of War spoke.
I agree.
"I second that."
...
More and more deities are expressing their approval.
Ultimately, with the exception of a few deities who remained silent, the vast majority of gods agreed to Ophelia's "hero" plan.
"Very good." Ophelia nodded in satisfaction. "Since everyone agrees, let's begin preparations."
"I will finalize the details of the'synchronization' ceremony as soon as possible and announce it to you all."
"I hope that in the near future, I will be able to see your 'heroes' shining brightly in the world."
Bai Zhe silently watched them, pondering the feasibility of the Hero Plan.
It must be said that this plan is indeed very tempting.
What follows may be an era full of competition and opportunities, an epic era of magnificent waves belonging to "heroes".
These gods, on the other hand, can sit high above the clouds, overlooking the changing fortunes of the human world, manipulating the "hero" as a chess piece, and engaging in fierce battles on the chessboard.
What a game that belongs to the gods!
Furthermore, if he could create a powerful "hero," it would greatly aid his conquest of the other world.
"However, this'synchronization' ritual seems to be more complicated than it appears..."
Bai Zhe stroked his chin, thinking to himself.
"It seems I'll have to do some research on this too."
If a sufficiently powerful hero can be created, he will return to the stage of the world of gods and engage in exciting battles with other deities.
"A hero..."
Bai Zhe muttered to himself.
"I wonder what my 'hero' will look like?"