Imprisoned for a Trillion Years, I Was Worshipped by All Gods!

Only such a conclusion, and nothing else, could make sense of everything.

Daniel nodded and asked,

"So, the God Realm's Apocalypse refers to the Devils of Chaos, which will reappear outside the God Realm at some point in the future to resume their attack on it?"

Audrey nodded.

"That is our current hypothesis, and it is also the most likely explanation."

At this point, La added,

"The destruction of the Divine Dynasty, the disappearance of the Dark Gods, and even the vanishing of the sacred beasts that once existed—there are still many unanswered questions surrounding these events!"

Daniel turned to the Beast God and asked,

"You're the Beast God here. Surely you know many secrets, right?"

Hearing Daniel's question, the others froze for a moment, then burst into laughter.

The Beast God's face turned visibly pale, mixed with embarrassment.

"Haha, the Beast God? He's merely the current Beast God. Every ruler emerging from the beast clan inherits the title of Beast God. So no, he doesn't know much about the past."

"Oh, so it's just a title…"

"In truth, the current God Realm is indeed on the brink of collapse. We haven't lied about that. Compared to its past glory, the God Realm is now far weaker than ever before…"

There was no other way to describe it.

During the era of the Divine Dynasty, the God Realm was at its most expansive and powerful, ruling over countless worlds.

Even the special material required to create rulers was exhausted during that time.

That period could be described as a golden age, where countless geniuses emerged.

Otherwise, such rare resources couldn't have been consumed to such an extent.

However, at the height of its prosperity, the Divine Dynasty abruptly disappeared—likely due to the emergence of the chaotic gods and demons.

After that cataclysmic battle, the God Realm seemed to have withered, and even now, it has yet to recover.

Today…

Only four rulers exist, those who ascended through normal means.

Even a fifth ruler cannot appear because the God Realm cannot sustain so many.

Daniel, an anomaly, reached his rank through extraordinary circumstances, not through the normal system.

Although the exact number of rulers during the Divine Dynasty remains unclear, it was undoubtedly far more than the current four.

This means…

The strength of the God Realm has been reduced to an alarming degree.

"That's why we have no choice but to unite. Only by standing together can we hope to survive this Apocalypse," La said again.

"So, your solution was to start a war and let the two races exhaust their forces first?"

This was the part Daniel found most baffling.

He had originally assumed the Apocalypse would involve some natural selection process, where survival became harder as populations increased.

But he never imagined it would come in the form of an external invasion from "beyond the sky."

Even more absurdly, these people chose to engage in infighting instead of preserving their forces, fighting among themselves to the death.

Daniel could hardly fathom their reasoning.

"These sacrifices were necessary. We needed to ensure that only the best from each race survived the Apocalypse," La explained.

"Such battles had to happen."

La wasn't entirely wrong.

Indeed, the top factions in the Sun and Lunar God Realms had been purged of corruption, leaving only their elite members.

"Now that we've identified the true talents, the battles can end. At this point, it's just minor skirmishes."

"What happened today was to discuss these matters with you."

"So, what's next? What's your plan?"

Daniel asked, looking at the group.

Having filtered out the truly outstanding individuals, what came next? Was it time to board some metaphorical "Noah's Ark"?

"In the time ahead, we aim to create the most ideal and prosperous environment for cultivation," La explained.

"We want every living being to have the chance to fully realize their potential until the Apocalypse finally arrives."

Hearing this, Daniel nodded in agreement.

After such extreme and brutal wars, the resulting peace would indeed feel hard-won.

Moreover, in the eyes of many, the beast clan's threat wasn't entirely neutralized.

The ongoing negotiations meant the beast clan would remain in the Sun and Lunar God Realms.

When would the next war break out?

In such an environment, a form of competition might emerge—a rivalry between humans and the beast clan.

"You've advanced? Then I must advance too!"

A fear of being outgunned could develop.

Both sides would likely think similarly:

If the number of strong individuals on their side is too low, how can they prevent another attack?

"Very well. If that's the case, I have no objections. I assume peace in the God Realm will arrive once I return," Daniel said.

After a moment's thought, he continued,

"By the way, I have another question. When I was told not to interfere in the God Realm, someone mentioned that during the Apocalypse, there would be something called the Gold Board. What is that about?"

Previously, the Greenwood God King had informed Daniel that the Gold Board would select peerless talents under a hundred years old and give them the method to save the God Realm.

Daniel remained skeptical of this claim.

He suspected it was due to the Greenwood God King's limited knowledge and inability to access higher-level information.

The four before him, being the most powerful in the God Realm, would surely know the truth.

"The Gold Board… It might indeed hold the power to resist the Apocalypse," La replied.

"But whether it can succeed, we don't know. The Gold Board is a creation of the Divine Dynasty."

In truth, the Gold Board was formed from the original essence of the nine most powerful rulers of the Divine Dynasty.

They left behind their most precious essences within the Gold Board.

When the Apocalypse comes, those who reach the Gold Board—specifically the top nine—can absorb these essences and ascend to ruler-level strength. Stay tuned for updates on My Virtual Library Empire

This was La and the others' most significant preparation against the Apocalypse.

When the Apocalypse arrives, they would use the Gold Board to create nine powerful rulers to fend off the threat.

"What are the rules of the Gold Board? Or how are the inheritors chosen?"

"We don't know."

La shook his head.

"The specific rules are unclear, but what we can confirm is that those who ascend the Gold Board will almost certainly be under a hundred years old."

A hundred years old—a reasonable age.

In the God Realm, that age represents youth.

To achieve great power at that age is itself a sign of exceptional talent.

The Gold Board was likely designed to find such individuals.

Of course, raw talent without character might not suffice either…

But these were Daniel's own speculations.

"The Gold Board will consist of nine pieces during the Apocalypse, each representing the legacy of one of the nine rulers," La explained.

Nine pieces…

Daniel pondered. Perhaps these nine Gold Boards could be an opportunity for Rose and the others to compete.

If they succeeded, they could ascend directly to ruler-level status, becoming the pinnacles of the God Realm.

Moreover…

Being recognized by the Gold Board was itself a testament to one's strength.

This would be…

A contest of the God Realm's brightest talents on a level playing field.

Battling against such talents would also be a form of training.

How could one become the strongest without defeating their peers and claiming the Gold Board?

La glanced at Daniel with a complicated expression.

He hadn't expected Daniel to lack such fundamental knowledge about the God Realm.

Then again, considering Daniel's ascent from the Mortal Realm, it was understandable.

"If you have any further questions, feel free to ask," La said.