CHAPTER 485: CHAPTER 409 DESTINY OF THE GODS: ATROPOS

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The focus returned to Lin Suo’s side.

Regardless of what the Snow Demoness and Aslan had in mind, Lin Suo’s plan was still in progress. Although the root of the World Tree’s main trunk could be directly observed from the outside of the Divine Star,

the same could not be done on the Divine Star itself.

Because of the cautionary tale of the Ancient Padolon Titan God System’s destruction, the Titans of the Pantheon placed great importance on the World Tree, ensuring the scenario from ancient times would not repeat.

Wizards were able to defeat Titans; although they had strong hard power, they were generally the weaker party. It was the Fire Transmitter Wizard Ancestor who, through precise strikes, destroyed the enemy’s World Tree on the eve of the final battle.

This led to a significant reduction in the strength of the Titans, who were ultimately outnumbered and wiped out. This was the result of their carelessness.

The Titans of the Pantheon, who knew of this affair,

would naturally learn from history’s lesson. Thus, they established numerous rules, and designated the Three Sisters of Fate to care for the World Tree, arranged Divine Arts, and concealed the specific location of its roots.

Unfortunately,

neither secret techniques nor Divine Arts pose too great a challenge for Lin Suo because the World Tree is his "Bloodline Kin", and is of the especially naive kind.

At this moment,

the Shadow of Horror Army signaled that they were ready.

Lin Suo instructed them to hold their positions and not be hasty.

On the list obtained from the Prison Warden, some Titans with special abilities were recorded, and their origins were very delicate, belonging to the sort that need to be eradicated.

Though the Shadows of Horror lack intelligence, Lin Suo could control them with Star Realm Witchcraft·Dreamwalking, and engage in conversation with one Demigod Titan after another.

Multitasking was very simple for him, not a problem at all.

Dual-line operation.

On his main body side, Lin Suo exerted a bit of force, and a green branch with leaves sprouted from his fingertips, with a glowing green light revealing the unmistakable aura of life from the World Tree.

Above the Heavenly Vault, a green leaf as if penetrating an unseen ripple, floated precisely to Lin Suo’s side in its descent, playfully shaking its foliage.

The World Tree, though appearing plant-like, is akin to a mother, possessing some of a creature’s instincts, but is definitely not high in wisdom.

Like a child, it was easily affectionate towards an existence similar to itself. Of course, only Lin Suo could manipulate it this way; it was very difficult for other outsiders, including Titans, to gain favor from the World Tree.

"Indeed!"

As expected, it invited him to come over on its own initiative.

Without any hesitation, Lin Suo, still disguised in Uruer’s skin, leapt onto the leaf and set sail again, flying above the Heavenly Vault.

The secret techniques set up by the Titans to prevent outsiders also prevented their own, but would not hinder the object of protection.

This oversight under the lamp was something not even the Titan God King·Uranos, no matter how astute, would anticipate.

After a moment,

Lin Suo felt as if he had penetrated through a bubble-like membrane, and his vision suddenly cleared. Positioned on the God Star—Adonis, this World Tree was twice the size of his Magic Ring·World Tree.

Its rich Elemental Power, was like being submerged in water, the whole body so comfortable it was almost hard to breathe. If one were to meditate here for a long time,

a wizard’s affinity for elements would greatly increase, and the efficiency of meditation would be several times higher than in the outside world, ridiculously so, no wonder wizards had been researching this knowledge all along.

Once successful, the effects were irresistible.

Especially when it comes to nurturing talent, the impact was enormous!

There were also Three Holy Pools beneath the World Tree.

[Pantheon]There are a total of three World Trees, and their canopies have a superficial fusion reaction, meaning that there are also three sets of the Three Holy Pools. Thus, it seems not so strange that from them derived the three Goddesses of Fate.

Right beside the Pool of Destiny.

A wooden loft stands nearby, the abode of one of the three Goddesses of Fate, "Destiny of the Gods" – Atropos!

The Goddess, dressed in a long gown, is graceful and full of charm, with her clothes fitting in an elegant, disordered fashion, particularly the ancient Greek-style voluminous robes that are depicted soft and gauzy, with smooth and light garment folds, revealing the Goddess’s grace, fullness, and lively physique.

Holding weaving tools, she sits by the Pool of Destiny, pulling out strands of crystal-clear threads from the water, constantly weaving.

And she mutters to herself.

"Why is it always me who has to weave the most time-consuming part, damn it, next time it has to be Clotho, Order of Destiny or whatever, isn’t that just divine favor from the Divine King... Hmph!"

The sourness is strong; even from such a distance, Lin Suo can smell it.

From this, he can infer a piece of information: although the three Goddesses of Fate are nominally sisters, their relationship is not good. The king of the Titan gods in the star system of Order seems to be above all others in status, thus slightly higher.

The difference in power, even if their Divine Offices are equal, creates a variance in status between each other.

This situation is probably not unique to the three Fates; other Titan gods might also face the same problem.

From the glimpses, the entirety can be discerned.

The relationships between the three Titan God Systems are not as harmonious and affectionate as Lin Suo expected; strife exists among the gods, and that is the downside of wisdom.

But Lin Suo’s target is the water from the Pool of Destiny.

The highest standard, of course, would be to collect the water from all three Pools of Destiny, which, when synthesized, would ensure the highest degree of completeness of the resulting Pool of Destiny, and it might also catalyze the growth of his World Tree Magic Ring.

Under the guise of Ura, Lin Suo descends from the heavens, quietly landing behind "Destiny of the Gods" Atropos, and softly clears his throat.

The Goddess, caught in a brainstorm, immediately awakens.

With a gasp, she covers her mouth, and in the instant she turns around, her pale little face turns to slightly reddened anger, much like a startled deer realizing that the source of the rustling grass is not a hunter but a mouse!

"Ura!"

Lin Suo nods.

"By the order of the Divine King, I am here to fetch the water from the Pool of Destiny."

Atropos shows a doubtful expression, questioning.

"The Divine King’s order? Impossible, I always personally deliver it, there has never been a messenger come to the base of the World Tree to take it."

"And how did you get in?"

"Why didn’t I get any message from the guards, and... did you hear everything I just said?"

Disguised as Ura, Lin Suo lowers his posture and speaks in a low voice.

"This is for the interrogation of human wizards; the Destiny Pool Water can materialize the true story that occurred while he is recounting the information, to verify the truthfulness of it."

"This is top-secret information, Goddess, please don’t mislead yourself."

"As for how I got in, the Divine King naturally has his ways to deceive everyone."

Lin Suo did not answer the last question, leaving Atropos even more uneasy. He was too assertive; though submissive in action, his tone was not.

According to Ura’s past behavior, he would certainly be fawning over her, but now he is so bold, somewhat bluffing. Confront the Divine King? She dares not.

The two remained in a stalemate, with neither making a move.

Lin Suo decides to take the initiative, picking up a Star Realm Bottle condensed from dreamlike power, directly reaches into the pool, and frantically absorbs the Destiny Pool Water.

The Goddess watches, dumbfounded...