The villainous young master just wants to live a Buddhist-like life.

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　On the stage, the young couple's interaction did not cause any changes to the program. When Principal Arte announced the successful conclusion of the World Cup, and the audience erupted in applause, the "gift from the gods" finally descended.

　First came the first "Gift of the Gods." The sudden arrival of that pillar of light was extremely eye-catching.

　At the same time, the projection of "Queen of the Gods" Hera lit up slightly, and a similar phantom appeared faintly in the pillar of light of "Gift of the Gods".

　The already thick beam of light expanded even further in that instant, almost enveloping everyone on the stage.

　But Professor Pavajohns was the only one to receive a gift from Hera, the "Queen of the Gods".

　Professor Jones, bathed in the light, looked astonished, then her face lit up with joy. This "gift from God" had exceeded her expectations, even greatly enhancing her own abilities.

　Moreover, she vaguely sensed the goodwill from "Queen of the Gods" Hera, which was naturally not a bad thing.

　After all, although Zeus, the "god" of this world, is also unreliable, his frivolous appearance hides the fact that he is henpecked.

　As the "Queen of the Gods," Hera would naturally not become suspicious or jealous because of Pao's philandering.

　Hera is the goddess of marriage and childbirth, and a staunch defender of monogamy.

　Compared to Aphrodite, the goddess of love who wields similar power, they are at completely opposite extremes.

　Therefore, Hera is almost entirely free of scandals in mythology and is a goddess who gives people a very good impression.

　In the projection, Hera sits on a golden throne, her appearance noble and beautiful, with a pair of bright and all-seeing eyes, her arms as white as lilies, and a head of beautiful curly hair cascading from under her crown, revealing a majestic and serene expression.

　It makes one yearn for it.

Chapter 1639 Darkdemon's Gift from the Gods (4k)

　Just as Professor Jones was bathed in divine light, a second beam of light descended.

　Professor Kazel stood in the center of the pillar of light, turning his head in surprise to look at one of the divine projections. He felt as if his whole body was being immersed in a warm current, and every corner of his body was being revitalized.

　—Either die in the flames or be reborn in the flames!

　This "gift from the gods" not only further developed the mysteries of his body, but also reactivated his vitality, as if he had been forged in fire and reborn. His limbs and tissues, which had become rusty and sluggish due to aging, were all restored to their peak condition.

　"Truly a gift from the gods!"

　What fell into his eyes was Hephaestus, the god of fire, the god of forging and smelting, the god of sculpture and art!

　In the mythology of this world, Hephaestus was born from a volcano and was initially just a god of fire. However, due to his skill in building temples and crafting various weapons and metalwork, he gradually became known as the progenitor of craftsmen and the patron god of forging.

　Furthermore, he was also one of the inventors of the "golem." Hephaestus's presence appears in the history of alchemy, but only to that extent; he himself had no direct connection to alchemy.

　Professor Kazel's transformation attracted the attention of countless people.

　Although the beam of light enveloping him wasn't as thick as Professor Jones's, his body visibly became younger, something that would make countless people envious.

　Those in positions of power, like Pope Sith, looked at him as if they wanted to devour him.

　No one had ever said that the top sixteen teams in this World Cup would have a chance to receive a direct gift from the twelve gods of Poropus.

　No one has ever said that Hephaestus, the "God of Fire," could so easily make people young again.

　Even though his own life force was nearly exhausted, Pope Sith couldn't help but have unrealistic fantasies when he saw Professor Cazell rejuvenate.

　In contrast, the "Bloody Saintess," who still had a glimmer of hope, looked at Professor Cazell with even greater fervor, wishing she could immediately become Hephaestus's disciple.

　—This is truly an irresistible miracle!

　Countless humans who witnessed this miracle firsthand have come to the certainty that the twelve divine projections are real deities.

　This may be one of the reasons why the twelve gods wanted to interfere in the "gift of the gods" ceremony.

　The mere appearance of radiation and the manifestation of one's true form are still too ethereal and unrealistic. The so-called "manifestation before the people" is simply a display of one's authority and a demonstration of one's miracles.

　This "gift from the gods" was given at the perfect time, and they themselves are the foundation of the "divine ritual." It was by integrating themselves into the ritual that this ritual, capable of evolving into [Magical Shinto], came into being.

　The "gifts of God" that have the intervention of the likes of Chi should be the true "gifts of God".

　This instantly elevated the prestige of the World Cup by countless levels. Those who didn't need the previous "gift from the gods" felt a little regretful for not participating.

　The third place went to Professor Steven Harvey.

　As a necromancer, Professor Harvey should rightfully receive the favor of the "God of the Underworld".

　However, although Hades, the "King of the Underworld," is known as the "hidden thirteenth god," he did not participate in this "team building" and had no direct connection with the "divine ritual," so he could not be involved in the ritual gifts at all.

　Without Hades, Professor Harvey doesn't seem as popular.

　But he was in the top three after all. If none of the top three received the "God's" favor, wouldn't that make the "God" seem inexplicably stingy? Therefore, as the third pillar of light descended, the faint flames that had been enveloping Professor Kazel, after a slight delay, quietly spread over and began to burn his body.

　—As expected, the honest god bore the burden of everything.

　Among the twelve Poirot gods, Hephaestus was probably the only honest one.

　Seeing that both professors looked rejuvenated, Dak couldn't help but feel a sense of blessing.

　Lifespan is a constraint on human progress, and the ability to return to one's youthful peak is arguably the greatest gift of the world for these two professors. Unfortunately, "rejuvenation" isn't cosmetic surgery; Professor Harvey's youthful appearance is still quite handsome. However, Professor Kazel, being of goblin-blooded descent, ultimately cannot escape the characteristics of a goblin and shows signs of premature aging.

　"If only Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, were to bestow her favor upon him," Dark thought greedily.

　Almost at the same time.

　As the fourth beam of light descended, he was bathed in divine light and felt an incomparably pure aura of light!

　Apollo, the God of Light!

　Apollo, the "God of Light," is the god of light, prophecy, music and medicine, and the god who relieves suffering and difficulties.

　In the ancient Greek work Theogony, Apollo is the god of art, not the god of the sun.

　However, in this world, "the sun god" is still the name Apollo cannot escape. Chi wields a great deal of power, and even has expertise in medicine, navigation, animal husbandry, law, archery, and swordsmanship.

　Furthermore, he is also a very famous "guardian deity of mankind." In this respect, he subtly aligns with the concept of "Saint." It is evident that the creation of "Saint" drew upon the mythological accounts of Apollo to some extent. Apollo possesses an exceptional image and temperament, being the most handsome of all the male gods. He is cheerful, intelligent, and possesses a sunny disposition, making him the subject of praise for many artists in their poems and paintings.

　Therefore, there is a legend that people like to put the most handsome robes together with the most beautiful Aphrodite, forcing them to be a couple.

　However, myths and legends often embellish these deities who are close to humans.

　The truth about Apollo can only be known by witnessing it firsthand. Dark had a premonition that he would receive Apollo's "divine gift."

　Therefore, he was somewhat nervous.

　But he soon discovered that this "gift from God" was exceptionally pure.

　God of medicine, God of disaster relief.

　In the ancient Greek work Theogony, Apollo is the god of art, not the god of the sun.

　However, in this world, "the sun god" is still the name Apollo cannot escape. Chi wields a great deal of power, and even has expertise in medicine, navigation, animal husbandry, law, archery, and swordsmanship.

　Furthermore, he is also a very famous "guardian deity of mankind." In this respect, he subtly aligns with the concept of "Saint." It is evident that the creation of "Saint" drew upon the mythological accounts of Apollo to some extent. Apollo possesses an exceptional image and temperament, being the most handsome of all the male gods. He is cheerful, intelligent, and possesses a sunny disposition, making him the subject of praise for many artists in their poems and paintings.

　Therefore, there is a legend that people like to put the most handsome robes together with the most beautiful Aphrodite, forcing them to be a couple.

　However, myths and legends often embellish these deities who are close to humans.

　The truth about Apollo can only be known by witnessing it firsthand. Dark had a premonition that he would receive Apollo's "divine gift."

　Therefore, he was somewhat nervous.

　But he soon discovered that this "gift from God" was exceptionally pure.

　Its essence is still triggered by rituals, which is a feedback from "divine rituals" and does not involve much of the individual will of the gods.

　The twelve celestial beings merely played a supporting role. This is quite reasonable.

　After all, they had only just awakened and were far from being resurrected, so they shouldn't have such vast divine power.

　Having determined that his secrets would not be discovered, Darke wholeheartedly accepted Apollo's "divine gift."

　He could clearly feel his physical abilities improving, a feeling far stronger than during the academy championship.

　The most obvious change is his rapidly increasing affinity for "light." His own "pride" is increasingly leaning towards "light." He has gained more of the foundation to comprehend the light aspect of "pride." If he were to use the "Advanced Transformation Charm" to transform into "BlackGatomon," he should be able to transform it into "Knightmon" much more easily. This is quite gratifying for him.

　As for other, more comprehensive and detailed changes, we'll leave that aside for now. He'll need a considerable amount of time to digest and absorb today's gains. Finally.

　When he examined himself, he was slightly surprised to find that his appearance and temperament had changed slightly, and he had a bit of the "Little Apollo" vibe.

　His overall transformation was very natural, as if he were the very embodiment of Apollo, and there was nothing abrupt about it.

　This is probably why Apollo favored him. You see...

　Among these sixteen contestants, there are also those like Harpagon and Molière, pure believers in the light.

　Then came the descent of the fifth beam of light.

　Pandora Dragon also possesses maximum affinity for light. However, she was not favored by Apollo, the "god of light." The one who bestowed upon her the "gift of the gods" was Aphrodite, the "goddess of love and beauty."

　Pandora expressed her deep regret over this.

　This is different from when the "God of Love" ordained a romantic relationship; it is a crucial moment that allows one to become stronger.

　Apollo's image is clearly far stronger than Aphrodite's. She can't even imagine what Aphrodite possesses besides "love" and "beauty" as her other powers.

　But simply becoming more beautiful... well, it's hard not to be delighted.

　After all, she was a girl who already had someone in her heart, and she couldn't possibly be opposed to making herself appear more perfect in her lover's eyes.

　Within the sixth beam of light, the phantom of Hermes, the "messenger of the gods," finally emerged.

　Professor Lily unsurprisingly gained Hermes' favor. If the two of them were to get together, they would surely have endless topics to discuss and countless amusing anecdotes to share.

　They are a human and a god who are perfectly matched in terms of personality and ability.

　Next up are Quintina and Mephisto, ranked seventh and eighth respectively.

　Quintina undoubtedly received the favor of Zeus, the "god". Moreover, when she received the "gift from the gods", she experienced a vision that was even more pronounced and powerful than that of Professor Jones, who was the first to receive it.

　Thunderclouds appeared in the sky above her head, lightning flashed and struck, illuminating the surrounding contestants.

　She herself floated up in the pillar of light, with an exceptionally clear phantom of Zeus appearing behind her.

　At this moment, the fragment of Zeus's consciousness located within her body completely merged with Zeus's main consciousness.

　She was no longer just a "temporary worker"; this time she truly had a "permanent position" and became a "chosen one" belonging to the "god" Zeus!

　Zeus, the "god of the sky," also gained an advantage by taking advantage of her and recovered some of his divine power ahead of time.

　Quintina is Zeus's chosen one, so it's only natural that she receives such a gift.

　The old king, who had placed heavy bets on him from the sidelines, finally breathed a sigh of relief; almost all his bets had been wiped out. But if even one of them succeeded, all the effort would have been worthwhile.

　Now that Quintina has become the true chosen one of Zeus, the royal family has something to rely on, and at least they don't have to worry about being swallowed up by others in a short time.

　However, the support for the North and the conferment of titles upon the Duke of the North should also be followed as soon as possible.

　Now that things are stable on their side, it's only natural to check on their old friends.

　King Austin couldn't help but glance at Pope Sith, and seeing his stiff face and fiery eyes, he felt a surge of pleasure.

　He knew the Pope must be regretting not participating. But how things had unfolded was truly unpredictable.

　Who would have thought that Hermes, the "messenger of the gods," would be so "selfless"?

　It should be noted that Hermes is known as the god of thieves, famous for his cunning and deceit. His fundamental impression on earth is that he monopolizes all the benefits.

　However, despite how things have developed, the Holy Church is not yet truly in despair.

　Firstly, they also had the opportunity to receive the favor of the "God of Light," fundamentally changing their doctrine, turning from death to life, directly abandoning their faith in the "Holy," and turning to Apollo, the "God of Light."

　—This is no different from destroying a religion.

　Secondly, they also bet on Ares, the "God of War".

　Although the "Saint" Audrey Joan of Arc was not on stage, the spirit of the God of War within her was undeniable.

　Then it depends on whether she can gain the approval of the "God of War" herself. Austin certainly wished Joan of Arc would fail on the spot, but according to intelligence analysis, the possibility of Audrey Joan of Arc gaining the "God of War's" approval is actually very high.

　If they could obtain the temporary protection of Ares, the "God of War," the Holy Church could at least continue for some time.

　On the hosting stage.

　The eighth beam of light then descended.

　But this time, no phantom appeared within the pillar of light.

　Mephisgram, who was "reincarnated as a beast god," naturally had no chance of receiving the favor of the twelve gods.

　However, the "Shinto Ritual" also had a notarized ritual procedure, which granted him a normal "divine gift" that enhanced his power.

　Then came the ninth beam of light.

　This time, the one chosen by the pillar of light is the "Bloody Saintess" Haley Saint Meredith!