Greek Mythology: The Spiritual Dominator

There was only a moment of hesitation, and then the thought was eliminated from Helios' mind.

Although the intuition of the innate gods is indeed keen, it is not surprising that the sun god would feel this way when he asked himself.

He is now more or less a member of the Olympian pantheon, and the conflict between Gaia and Zeus is well known.

Strictly speaking, the two sides are still enemies now. Perhaps this is the source of the warning sign... Pressing down the uneasiness in his heart, Helios took a step forward into the reddish-brown circle of light.

In a flash of light, his figure disappeared.

…

With a feeling of space transformation, his eyes darkened and then returned to light, and Helios found that he had arrived in a giant underground cave.

The ground is a little slippery and it feels uncomfortable to step on it. Although he did not know his specific location, Helios could still tell that he was no longer in Hades through the subtle changes in the laws of the environment.

He was probably back on the ground—or somewhere close to it. However, what surprised him was that he never remembered that Gaia had been in charge of the divine power in the space field.

Except for the previous god-king Cronus, no known god has ever wielded similar authority, so even the divine arts created by the gods do not have similar abilities at all.

'No matter what, she is still a primitive god. Even if she loses her face in front of Zeus, she will always have some hidden tricks. ’

Thoughts flashed through his mind, and Helios looked towards the center of the cave.

There, Earth Mother was facing him sideways.

The brown dress is dotted with a few red spots, and the wrinkles at the corners of the eyes are clearly visible. But what surprised the Sun God was that compared to the Gaia he had seen outside Mount Olympus, the one in front of him seemed to be in much better condition.

At least the exposed skin is more shiny, and even the hair is no longer so dry and yellow. If this was not a state that Earth Mother deliberately pretended to be, then the other party's strength might have greatly improved.

"Greetings, Dear Mother of the Gods."

There was a slight tremor in his heart, and the unexpected scene in front of him made Helios a little worried.

His previous thoughts were based on Gaia's deep hatred for Zeus, but his own strength was far insufficient... But thinking about it, the Sun God did not stop. He took a few steps forward, then touched his chest and bowed.

"You look much better, which is great to see."

"Say hello...it's not like something a god from Olympus would do to me."

Turning around slightly and looking at the Sun God in front of him, Gaia's voice was not enthusiastic.

"But I have never regarded myself as an Olympus god. I miss the era of the Titans more than now. Everyone knows that the new divine court is a divine system composed of Zeus and his family. And I, just They are not the same family."

Helios expressed his meaning very straightforwardly without hiding it, and he believed that Mother Earth could also see this.

And this is also true. The reason why Gaia called the Sun God here was not only interested in his experience in the abyss, but also because the other party was looking for her, and it didn't seem to be under the instructions of Zeus.

The enemy of Olympus came to her alone. Even with Gaia's judgment, she could guess that the opponent might not be so obedient.

"What did you find in the abyss?"

Instead of mentioning the God King immediately, Gaia mentioned the existence of Tartarus.

Although Mother Earth no longer needs Him, she is still bitter about Abyss's previous rejection. Something must have happened in the body of his irrational brother, and the embarrassment when the Sun God left was the best evidence.

"Then it's a long story... It may be hard to believe, but in fact, I saw the native life of the abyss there."

With twinkling eyes, Helios said truthfully:

"They were numerous and hostile to outsiders. I didn't want to cause conflict with them there, so I just withdrew."

"life?"

After repeating the sentence, Gaia seemed to understand Abyss's previous reaction.

If He had come to life through some unknown means, He would indeed have no need of Himself any more... and it would not be surprising if He refused to enter.

Perhaps He saw Gaia as a threat and therefore shut her out. However, since there was someone who knew the relevant details right in front of her, Earth Mother still ordered unceremoniously.

"To be more specific, what did you see inside, and did you see Cleos?"

"As you wish, I will tell you the truth."

Nodding slightly, Helios immediately told what he had seen.

There are many levels, strange lives existing in those interfaces, and various manifestations that are completely different from the outside world. Everything does not seem to be describing an abyss, but another material interface. Of course, in the end, Helios regretfully stated that he had not seen the existence of the God of Weather.

After all, the abyss is too vast, and it is difficult to find a specific god without guidance, and he did not go there to find the other person. Gaia had no doubts about this, she just asked casually.

Now the conflict between her and Zeus is no longer about Cleos, or the golden apple tree whose mastermind is someone else. Compared to them, Zeus himself is the existence that she can't tolerate the most.

He used his dignity to establish the authority of the God King, so as long as he was still the Lord of the Gods, Gaia would have trouble sleeping and eating. So at the end of Helios's narrative, Gaia looks at this child of Hyperion.

Compared to his father, Helios was far less violent and fiery, like a stone with smooth edges that anyone could hold in his hand.

But now that he came to the door on his own initiative, maybe this proves that he also has some thoughts of his own? But before that, Gaia had to figure out what the conflict was between him and Zeus, and why he still wanted to resist each other after seeing the power of the God King.

It was impossible for him to notice his recent changes, after all, even Gaia herself was surprised by it. Therefore, in the eyes of Helios, he is inferior to Zeus.

She had doubts in her heart, and then Gaia asked, and in front of her, the Sun God also gave an answer that no need to question.

"Because the person driving the sun car now is not me...Mother Earth, this is the first time this has happened, and I hope this is the last time."

"So, you are about to be replaced by the son of Zeus, so you come to seek my help?"

She hadn't realized it before, but it wasn't until the other party reminded her that Gaia suddenly realized that although Helios was right in front of her, the sun's movement was still going on as usual.

For gods, the violation of authority is the most unbearable thing. It is not surprising that the other party would make such a choice... But in front of Helios, Gaia just sneered.

"Light and the sun often accompany each other. So, it is indeed possible to be replaced by the son of Zeus, but you may have found the wrong person. I am not Zeus's opponent, so naturally I can't help you, and you want my help, Is there anything that can impress me?"

"I……"

He was speechless for a moment, but Helios immediately said:

"I can do things for you. After all, there are always things that are inconvenient for you to deal with by yourself. With the current relationship between you and Olympus, it may be difficult to find other helpers."

"Just like the goddess of the moon in the underworld and the goddess of life who joined Olympus, they are the mediators of the other two primitive gods in this world, and I can also be your -"

"I don't need a subordinate who betrayed my father and two monarchs. And although there is no possibility of reconciliation between Olympus and I, I don't need a 'messenger' like you who has other thoughts."

Interrupting coldly, Gaia refused again without mercy. She really meant this sentence, and in front of her, Helios wanted to defend himself several times, but in the end he didn't say anything.

He himself knew that there were actually reasons for his three betrayals. Hyperion locked him in the sun, fearing that the child would compete with him for the ownership of the sun; although Cronus did not do anything to him later, in order to prevent the birth of another starry sky lord, he He forced Helios to agree to build the chariot of the sun.

As for Zeus, he now directly threatens Helios' authority, but the Sun God knows that even if he makes an explanation, Gaia will probably ignore him.

Because as Earth Mother said, the most critical problem is that he is of no use to Gaia.

Helios originally thought that even if it was just to cause trouble for Zeus, this willful Earth Mother would agree to help him, but now it is obviously different from what he thought... His heart was a little heavy, but the Sun God still forced a smile, Say goodbye to Gaia.

"In this case, dear Earth Mother, please allow me to retire."

Turning around and walking towards where he came from, Helios was already thinking of other ways. No matter what, he couldn't sit still and wait for death... However, one foot had already stepped through the reddish-brown circle of light, and at this moment, the voice of Mother Earth came from behind again.

"etc."

"Um?"

Turning around in confusion, Helios didn't know what else Gaia wanted to say. Facing the puzzled gaze of the Sun God, Gaia said calmly:

"I'm not going to help you... Helios, but maybe you can help yourself."

"I have my own things to do now, and I have no time to pay attention to things on earth. Zeus will pay the price for his arrogance, but not today. But if you have the power to make Zeus jealous, then his son will not be a threat your status.”

"But I don't have this power."

He said slowly, but after listening to Gaia's words, a sense of expectation arose in Helios's heart. Earth Mother would not say such words without reason. Now that she has said it...

"You can have it."

Not disappointing Helios, Gaia just smiled. The next moment some covering power was removed from her.

In an instant, everything in front of the Sun God changed drastically. What he was in was no longer a cave, but a cocoon of flesh and blood; the slippery ground under his feet was not a stone, but an egg full of vitality.

Through the transparent membrane, Helios could see a life with hundreds of heads swimming in it. Everything seemed so strange... But after experiencing the abyss, his acceptance of these things had already increased. One level. Amid all these changes, only Gaia itself has remained unchanged.

She was still wearing the brown dress, but the few red spots turned into crystal branches that penetrated inside. They shimmered and pulsed like blood vessels, as if they were sending something continuously into Mother Earth's body. Whenever they enter a part, Gaia feels a little thicker.

"Not now, but you can, if you're willing to accept it."

In front of the Sun God, Gaia broke off a red crystal-like branch from her body and threw it in the direction of Helios.

Even after leaving her body, these branches still seemed to be alive. A pair of tiny beards hang down from it, swaying in the air, as if looking for something.

"It is poison for mortals, but for gods it is only a tonic."

No lie, Gaia really thinks so.

The power from the outer gods is indeed powerfully polluting and corrosive, and even affects the owner's spirit. But under the protection of the laws of this world, it did not affect Gaia's reason at all.

Regardless, she is the cornerstone of the present world, the original primordial deity. As long as nothing happens to her in this world, she will be fine too - I guess the same is true for Helios.

"Plant it into you, using yourself as the medium, and let its power strengthen the sun."

"Hyperion is the original sun, but you are not, because the sun was born with him, but you were born because of the sun. But if you can give the sun a new concept, then maybe you can gain the same authority as him …At that point, no one can replace you.”

"..."

After a moment of silence, Helios' expression changed somewhat.

"Then what will I pay? If I take the initiative to be parasitized by this thing on my divine body, I'm afraid I won't be able to get rid of it anymore."

"Yes, but your promise is not guaranteed."

It was the first time that Gaia had this kind of experience of instructing others instead of being instigated. Gaia felt pretty good, so she talked more.

"There is only one thing I ask you to do...when the day my heir attacks Olympus, you must join him and make Zeus pay the price."

"And when that day comes, maybe after he loses the throne, you can also try to become the God King, just like your father once wanted to do."

In Gaia's heart, she is now the partner of the [Mother Tree of Flesh and Blood], and the other party's intelligence is obviously not high, and is even restricted, so she will naturally be in charge of everything in this world.

She has had enough of all this with three generations of god-kings. It would not be bad if a god-king under her control could be born.