Volume 5 Chapter 0133 The End of the Dragon Song, the Eternal Dragon! - I, The Dragon Overlord

Gazing at the three figures, the gods displayed a hint of surprise. Some of the gods, diligent in their observation of the Prime Material Plane, even recognized their identities. One was Andrea Abel Subila, the former Empress of the Subila Empire. Recently, she had abdicated in favor of her daughter, a demigod born from her union with the Dragon God, while she herself remained as a regent operating behind the scenes. Another was Sisna, the Elven Ranger who had long served the Dragon God and conquered lands for the great empire. This demigod was also the adopted daughter of Selune and had once come close to becoming a vessel for Selune's resurrection. These secrets of mortals were difficult to hide from the gods. In addition to these two ladies, there was a humble, stooped old man. Unlike Andrea and Sisna, who were legends in the Prime Material Plane with names etched in epic tales, this old man seemed quite ordinary. Apart from a few gods who held domains over 'knowledge', and thus possessed limited omniscience, the other gods were ignorant of this humble mage's identity, merely recognizing him as a legendary spellcaster. Louie, not waiting for the gods to ponder further, raised his hand gently once more. Floating above his palm was the Tablet of Destiny, its countless divine inscriptions sparkling. As these inscriptions intertwined, a divine radiance emerged from the Tablet, entering the bodies of the three individuals before him. In an instant, the expressions of the gods changed dramatically, as the Prime Material Plane shifted from day to night. Under the gaze of the stars, three new celestial bodies rose slowly into the sky, settling at the lowest point among the stars. Meanwhile, in the Pantheon, Sisna, Andrea, and the elder named Marches began to emanate the divine aura! "Praise be to you, thank you, great Lord Louie!" The three newly ascended deities knelt on the ground, spiritually compelled, facing the highest throne to express their admiration and submission. Sisna maintained a calm demeanor, though a glint of joy sparkled in her eyes. Achieving godhood without any risk was a cause for elation for anyone. Andrea's expression was outright joyful. Were it not for the inappropriate setting, she might have already leaped into Louie’s embrace, allowing him to revel in her divine form. Marches, on the other hand, appeared shocked, even panicked and at a loss, having never imagined he would be able to attain godhood! "Deification!" Some gods, with trembling lips, uttered the celestial phrase that countless mortals yearned to achieve. Other gods remained silent, for this was no ordinary deification—this was an outright bestowment of godhood! Though gods above gods wielded unparalleled power, they hadn't anticipated that a god above gods could bestow divinity and divine roles upon mortals, elevating them to godhood directly! Nonetheless, this ability alone was enough to affirm Louie's rightful claim to kingship! Some of the more insightful gods, pondering deeply, surmised that this was not merely an ability of a god above gods, but rather a result of Lord Louie’s mastery of one of the world’s polarities—order—and perhaps also the capabilities of the Tablet of Destiny. It was known that the Tablet encapsulated the essences and roles of various deities, which meant Louie could potentially use it to forge new divine roles and essences. The gods looked on with varied expressions, showing no surprise at Sisna’s deification, since this demigod ranger already harbored significant potential for godhood. The path had been paved for her by Selune, awaiting her to seamlessly integrate into the divine order upon achieving godhood. The divine roles bestowed upon Sisna were anticipated: Goddess of Forests and Rangers. These roles held great potential, and with centuries of cultivation and evangelism, the newly ascended goddess held considerable promise of rising to intermediate divine power. Andrea, who had once accompanied Louie to the 'Supreme Throne' to witness the death of the Prince of Lies, was left with the role of 'Lies' following his demise. Whether Andrea could succeed in her deification was uncertain, and no one could predict if she would triumph in the divine ceremony. Yet, the supreme god of order, Lord Louie, forcibly ensured her successful ascendancy, negating any chance of failure. Wisely, she had herself named Goddess of Nobility and Lies, aligning perfectly with the noble and imperial image she had left in the mortal realm. But the final individual— The gods focused their gaze on the humble elder kneeling, overwhelmed with emotion. His rapid ascent from an ordinary legendary mage to true godhood was a story outstripping even the most fantastical legends. This could easily become the subject of a legendary tale; indeed, even tales dared not stretch plausibility so far. Despite Louie's rank as Emperor, the gods maintained their pride and dignity, offering at most a half-kneel in His presence. However, this elder, even after being ennobled into godhood, acted subserviently, prostrating wholly like a slave. Yet no deity dared deride Him, for Louie's gaze still lingered upon the Pantheon. The gods thus reflected, understanding the significance of the elder being named ‘God of Guardianship.’ It seemed Louie intended to appoint Him as a vassal within the divine realm, as His envoy among gods. Simultaneously, this represented Louie’s adherence to His promise of staying sequestered, refraining from excessive interference in divine decisions or affairs, maintaining the stance of a reclusive emperor overseeing all, with the universal law under His scrutiny. This realization brought both solace and sorrow to the gods. Comfort came from Louie not enforcing servitude, granting the deities the greatest autonomy. The sorrow was in knowing this freedom was inevitably constrained, with the understanding that when crises arose in San Soliel, this Emperor would decisively intervene, guiding the world in His will. The gods cannot oppose Him, nor defy Him, for He is the King of the Gods, the Supreme Emperor! "Lords and Ladies, I trust you comprehend my intention. When San Soliel faces crises again, when gods cannot decide, I shall be the one to judge, bringing both order and chaos to all!" Louie stood at the pinnacle of the divine throne, His gaze sweeping through the Pantheon. All gods who met His eyes bowed their heads, conveying their reverence and humility. With a satisfied nod, Louie’s form faded from the Pantheon. Simultaneously, the gods sensed the planes shifting, as the divine realm of Dragonblight vanished into the void. In millennia, perhaps Louie's greatness would become legend—a ‘Creator God’ above all deities who monitored the world’s fate. He would only descend or bestow blessings or unleash His wrath when significant events transpired in San Soliel, leading to the demise of gods. Standing at the zenith of the boundless astral realm, Louie surveyed the overlapping planes of the world in His gaze. He had promised Sisna and Selune to provide her a future, a promise He fulfilled. He vowed to assist Andrea in reaching godhood, ensuring her ascent into true divinity, a vow fulfilled. Marches had faithfully served as a slave and dedicated his later years to Him and the Dragon's nation, and His reward was to grant him godhood. Moreover, as Louie’s vassal, Marches could represent His will, acting as a thorn among gods to be their constant reminder of His majesty. Whenever they saw Marches, they would recall His greatness. Marches possessed no free will, no freedom like other gods; he solely represented Louie. Louie’s gaze focused upon several locations. His third daughter was rallying within the Abyss, aiming to reclaim ground and ascend once more as an Abyssal Lord through the support of the Succubus Queen. His second daughter was seated on the throne of the Subila Kingdom, diligently ruling. In the Underworld, a lich prepared diligently for ascendancy, while an egg imbued with Louie’s draconic lineage pulsed with vigorous life force, and in His divine realm, an angel tended to another dragon egg, awaiting its new life. Lastly, Louie's gaze fell upon the Dragon's nation. His most cherished eldest daughter sat idly upon her throne, governing the vast empire as queen. "There is no eternal kingdom, and outside of Myself, no eternal entity exists; every fraction of eternity bears a colossal price... Alexia, my dearest daughter, when the empire crumbles, I shall bestow upon you the divine role of 'Dragon God'!" Louie chuckled softly, His presence gradually disappearing into the astral realm. Suddenly sensing something, Alexia, seated within the palace of Draconic Song City, witnessed a mysterious rune form in the void and merge into her being, lying dormant within her soul. As a demigod, Alexia recognized it as the divine role of ‘Dragon God’, understanding that her ascent to the divine summit awaited the finale of the Draconic Song. “Father…” The young elven-dragoness, who had matured gracefully, smiled enchantingly, her radiant eyes both captivating and mystical. Her alluring and bewitching form was a depiction of beauty inviting adoration. Upon learning of the future Louie had given her, Alexia lazily slumped into her throne, stretching without concern for her image. “Ah, finally, I can have a good night's sleep.” As a dragon, she yearned to mimic other dragons who slumber for centuries. However, given the importance of the Dragon's nation to Louie, she continuously suppressed her draconian instincts, dedicating herself to governance. Only with a prosperous Dragon's nation could Louie, as the Dragon God, become even more powerful and stable. But now that Louie had ascended to a god above gods, this nation held little importance to Him. Alexia no longer needed to remain on high alert and could relax to pursue her own desires. This nation was a gift Louie had left for Alexia. With diligent management and the divine role of the Dragon God, she could become a deity of formidable power. ... In the Earth plane's universe, Louie's figure appeared on the home planet of the Terran civilization. He entered a virtual space, seated on a throne made of gold. With the master of civilization now seated, all the galaxy systems under the Terran civilization's rule began to operate. The spark of civilization burned, its warmth roaring, as a fresh cosmic era was ignited. In the world of San Soliel, the only thing left unconsumed was the Serpent of Chaos. Everything else in that world lost significance to Louie. Yet, He wouldn’t abandon it. Compared to the Earth plane, the world of San Soliel felt more like His home planet, a place to retreat and heal should He ever encounter setbacks. Thus, He needed to conceal it, a secret abode only He knew. “A man's journey is among the stars and the sea. For a supreme deity like me, my path is the endless multiverse!” “I am Louie Galakrond of the Terrans!” “I am the Supreme God of San Soliel!” “I am the Emperor of the Terran Civilization!” “...” With a single breath from Louie, the universe of the Earth plane seemed to come alive. The power of order began to swell, with the entire dark cosmos breathing alongside Him. To completely infuse this universe with the forces of order and chaos, to claim it as His own, might be swift, or it might take millions or even tens of millions of years. But for Louie, who now commanded the river of time, the passage of time was inconsequential. For He was the Eternal Dragon! [End of Book]