Chapter 150: Gana
The vast majority of Deities in the Kaya world are naturally born Deities. For them, divine authority is innate, and divine power is inherent. Worship is not that important to naturally born Deities.
Medea is one of the few Deities who achieved godhood later in life. Her mother is an extremely powerful Deity, the Goddess of Love and Desire.
Medea was born a Legendary Hero and, upon reaching adulthood, attained the pinnacle of a Legendary Hero, an Eternal Epic Hero.
The Goddess of Love and Desire gave Her a series of trials to help Her ascend to Demigod status. She eventually cooperated with Rona, the God of Frost. Through Her union with Aleias and the boost of the city-state’s Authority, She successfully ascended to Medea, the Goddess of Elegance.
“Respected Medea, Goddess of Elegance! Gana, the Titan Chief God and Lord of the Sea, is present with His son, the Demigod Pontos. Please be so kind as to open the divine realm’s crystal barrier.”
Outside the divine realm, a resonant voice echoed throughout the domain of the Goddess of Elegance. Medea, lying languidly on the divine throne, looked somewhat annoyed. She maintained her languid posture. A projection emerged from her main body and gracefully descended the high platform.
“My son, come with me to meet Gana, one of the great 12 Titan Chief Gods, the Lord of the Sea.” The Goddess’s projection gracefully said to Ronamos as She passed the small royal throne.
“Your will is my command, my Mother Goddess.” Ronamos elegantly rose and solemnly followed the Goddess’s projection. In a single step, He and She reached the border where the divine realm meets Kaya Mountain.
The Goddess of Elegance sensed the other side of the crystal barrier but did not rush to open the divine realm. She was waiting for Her mother, the Goddess of Love and Desire, to arrive.
Although the Goddess of Love and Desire is not one of the 12 Titan Chief Gods, She is extremely powerful among the Titan Deities, an ordinary Chief God. Even the Titan Chief Gods dare not underestimate Her.
She commands three Divine Authorities: Love, Desire, and Beauty. Each Authority is formidable. As one of the second batch of Deities born after the 13 Titan Chief Gods (including the one who transformed into the Underworld and whose soul was reincarnated as the Ruler Lamor), the Goddess of Love and Desire, Isia, is powerful in both origin and divine power.
Her power is not solely derived from Her Divine Authorities but also from the countless Deities and mortals She has captivated and the many Deities She has mothered. The power of Love and the power of Desire are forces that even the Deities are wary of!
The border where the Goddess of Elegance’s sub-plane meets Kaya Mountain manifests as a quaint, elegant small town.
The land where a Deity’s realm meets Kaya Mountain manifests as different geographical features, depending on the Deity’s power. Regardless of the feature, the sheer size of the land reflects the strength of the Deity’s divine power.
The stronger the Divine Authority, the stronger the divine power, and the more expansive the geographical feature.
From this perspective, the divine power of the Goddess of Elegance is not considered immense.
Waves surged fiercely beside the small town, surrounding the entire settlement. Yet, miraculously, the elegant, exquisite small town was not submerged. Standing atop the waves were two giants composed of seawater, one large and one small.
“Father God, why do you suppose Medea has not yet opened the crystal barrier?” the small giant asked eagerly.
“My youngest son, Pontos. You must remain calm at all times. She is waiting for another Deity. Once that Deity arrives, the crystal barrier will naturally open.” The large giant replied slowly. He was entirely azure blue, wielding a trident. He exuded an awe-inspiring presence without having to express anger.
Just then, a captivating fragrance drifted toward them. Beautiful music began to play. The wind carried a sweet scent. Adorable little spirits spontaneously emerged from the void. They sang praises of Love and Beauty, surrounding the two seawater giants with seductive voices.
“See? She has arrived.”
Just as the large giant finished speaking, countless petals appeared from the void, dancing on the wind. They converged into a human form: a peerlessly elegant young woman.
The innocent charm of a young girl and the worldly allure of a mature woman were miraculously unified in Her. Looking at Her once was enough to feel oneself sinking into endless beauty, sweetness, and longing.
“Respected Titan Chief God, Gana, Lord of the Sea, it is a pleasure to meet you! You are most welcome to bring your son to my daughter’s domain.” The Goddess, radiating infectious enthusiasm, smiled at the two ocean giants.
“Isia, Goddess of Love and Desire, it is a pleasure to meet you! This is my youngest son, Pontos.” Gana, the Lord of the Sea, glanced at Isia, then his gaze drifted away. Even the Titan Chief God feared becoming ensnared by Her terrifying natural charm.
The Goddess of Love and Desire covered Her mouth and chuckled. She said, “Is my charm so great that even a Titan Chief God dares not look directly at me?”
She walked from the void toward the waves, Her every step creating countless fresh flowers beneath Her bare feet. Stepping onto this path of flowers, She approached the Lord of the Sea.
A mesmerizing fragrance, laced with the allure of Love, surrounded Him. She leaned close to the Lord of the Sea’s ear and whispered gently, “Or are you afraid of falling in love with me?”
Gana’s azure blue cheeks actually blushed faintly—a rare sight. He laughed awkwardly, then spoke seriously:
“Worthy of being one of the most powerful Deities beneath the Titan Chief Gods, Isia. Let us dispense with the pleasantries. My son, Pontos, needs to forge a new Divine Pact with your daughter, Medea!”
Isia looked at the serious Lord of the Sea, smiled slightly, and walked toward the elegant, exquisite small town on Her path of flowers. She gently waved Her hand.
Medea, seeing the fluctuation in the crystal barrier, opened a passage. An invisible spatial gateway unfolded, revealing the entire domain of the Goddess of Elegance before them.
Medea’s projection gracefully stepped out, bowing elegantly: “Welcome, Respected Titan Chief God, Gana, Lord of the Sea, and His Highness Pontos, the Son of the Sea.”
She then glanced at Ronamos. Ronamos immediately rushed to Isia’s side, supporting Her. “Dear Grandmother, I have missed you so much!”
The alluring Isia looked at the robust Ronamos, gently stroking his chest. “My little grandson grows more handsome by the day. Just a century ago, you were just a crying baby. Let us go. We can discuss everything slowly.”
A sub-plane is a Deity’s realm. The creator is the Sovereign, controlling all the rules. It is their home turf. Even a Titan Chief God, unless they appear in their true form, cannot break the rules within another Deity’s sub-plane.
Medea lifted the restriction on the rules. They took a single step and arrived at the high platform where Medea’s main body resided.
Aleias had already retreated. Medea, the Goddess of Elegance’s main body, sat gracefully upon the divine throne. Her projection merged back into the main body. She rose elegantly to welcome the guests.
Three brand-new divine thrones slowly ascended around Her main throne. Ronamos stood beside the throne of the Goddess of Love and Desire. After the Deities were seated, Medea, the Goddess of Elegance, smiled and asked: “Respected Lord of the Sea, what brings you here?”
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