Myth: The Spiritual Dominator

Transforming into an invisible airflow, the God of Wind created a violent storm in the sky.

He will appear before the young man in a manner befitting a deity, and then arrange for him to suffer and be tested.

Zeus didn't care much about what the previous content was. He allowed Zephyrus to arrange it on his own, as long as it could train Hercules' wisdom and military strength.

After all, in this world, strength is indispensable, while wisdom is the tool to defeat the strong with the weak.

On earth, Zeus was not worried about Hercules' safety, but everything he wanted him to do in the future would not only happen on earth.

“Three.”

"The abyss, the underworld, and the legendary depths of the spirit world."

"Find out what I want for me, Hercules...I hope you won't let me down."

A few years ago, before entrusting Hercules with such expectations, Zeus once again went to Mount Nyssa to ask the three goddesses of fate.

Although the three goddesses were unwilling to reveal the trajectory of their fate, they finally compromised slightly in response to the questions from the God King.

They tried to peek into the river of fate and cautiously gave Zeus a chance to ask questions, but fate would only give a 'yes' or 'no' answer.

Thus, Zeus got what he wanted - in the next thirty years, the most powerful demigod in the world would accomplish great things that would shock gods and men, and even at the end of everything, he would win the eternal crown.

The most powerful demigod... After witnessing the power of Hercules with his own eyes, Zeus didn't think there would be a second mortal who could match him, so his confidence became even stronger.

After all, he had personally experienced how terrible it was to be favored by fate, and the gods of all generations knew this very well.

Even the primitive gods are no match for this power.

So looking at the sad and painful young man in the distance looking up at the gods descending from the sky, and looking at Zephyrus speaking righteously, Zeus smiled again.

I think the God of West Wind will handle things well here. Since he pledged his loyalty to me, he has never let me down.

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The sun rises in the east, illuminating the earth.

In early autumn, Athens welcomed a new king, and changes also took place in Thebes because of Zeus.

The gears of fate seemed to be turning again, and the evil roots that had been buried since the Banquet of the Golden Apple were about to be ignited.

Far away on Mount Olympus, the shattered incarnation of Ares felt the surge of the divine power of "War".

Even though he was seriously injured, this discovery still made him very excited.

Ares knew that his chance had come. Even in the next ten thousand years, there would not be such a good opportunity again.

As the true god who controls war, his presence in the field of [War] has never been as strong as Athena's.

Because just as Phoebe, the goddess of light, never ruled the sun and the moon, Ares is also a god of war who cannot rule victory.

However, all this is not unchangeable. If he can defeat Athena in a war involving humans and gods, just as the goddess of light can suppress the sun god and the moon god, they can both increase their own power in this way and establish their authority within their sphere of power.

Of course, at least the [war] at this time is far inferior to the sun, moon and stars.

Just as Athena was supposed to be born at the beginning of the Third Age, because the victory of the ten-year Titan War shaped her divine duties, and Ares was born after her, he was born because of the tyranny and unjust war between humans and gods.

Compared to the celestial bodies that were born in the First Era, the concept of war is still too young.

"So... Teacher, according to what you said, the God of War is not actually invincible, and the Goddess of Beauty is not the most beautiful in the world?"

In the southeast of the continent, on the shore of Falling Star Lake outside Silver Moon City.

A tall, handsome young man was walking by the lake, holding a spear in his hand. Beside him, a centaur, several times his size, was walking with him.

A longbow hung on the centaur's body, and his eyes occasionally flashed with the wisdom of the years.

Maybe it was a coincidence, or maybe fate always liked to make some important things happen on the same day. Thinking about the news he had just received, the Centaur continued to listen to his student's questions.

"If this is the case, then what do the gods rely on to exercise their authority? If they cannot exercise divine authority to the utmost, then what right do they have to have eternal life?"

"Because they are gods, and gods are born noble."

Chiron responded calmly, his tone neither hurried nor slow.

"This is not some empty talk, nor is it some stubborn and decadent thought, nor is it blind worship - Achilles, this is reality."

"The reality is that God is born to be God, just like you are born to be able to roam the world. No one will question such things, because it is not only meaningless, but also can't change anything."

"Really? Then this world is really unfair."

"And I remember that the church of Silvermoon City said that there is only one God in this world. If that's the case, they are not born noble gods."

Shaking his head, the young man knew that what his teacher said was right, but he still didn't want to accept these 'right' contents.

The capable ones will be promoted and the mediocre ones will be demoted. The capable ones should have more things. If the God of War cannot win every battle, it is better for him to abdicate as soon as possible and let others do the rest.

"Haha, Achilles, you know very well that it's just a name."

"Whether you want to call them angels or gods, it doesn't change their nature. Besides, I remember that you don't seem to believe in their teachings."

With a chuckle, Chiron knew why his student suddenly brought up this today.

According to the news from Athens, a great war broke out in Eleusis last night. The Olympian gods descended in their incarnations to fight the King of Athens.

And the result... despite outnumbering the enemy and conspiracy, the incarnation of the God of War was still shattered.

He didn't know that Hermes also contributed to this. Achilles only knew that the Athenian king he admired died in disgrace, and the gods showed such mediocre abilities.

For a moment, he was inevitably a little unbalanced.

"But now that we're talking about this, Achilles, what do you think is fair?"

Chiron asked with a slight smile.

"Naturally, status is determined by ability. Those with outstanding abilities should hold power and authority, while those with average abilities should not sit in such positions."

Without hesitation, the young man said.

"Really? But abilities are actually innate, just like the authority of the gods. Sorting them by ability also proves that the superiority and inferiority of all things are determined at birth, right?"

"intrinsic?"

The young man was somewhat surprised and puzzled: "My ability is acquired through training and learning, how can it be innate?"

"Of course abilities are innate, Achilles. I wonder if you have ever observed where a person's abilities come from."

Pointing to the distance, there was only dense jungle. But the young man knew that his teacher was referring to Silver Moon City.

"Talent, character, and the environment in which one grows up are the foundations of a person's abilities."

"People with high talents are born to learn quickly, like you. For those who are less talented than you, it will be useless even if they work ten or a hundred times harder. So do you admit this?"

"But some people are determined, while others are lazy. Even if they have the same talents, their achievements will not be the same."

Shaking his head in rebuttal, the young man did not agree with this.

"Yes, but this is the difference caused by personality. But Achilles, do you think personality is not innate? I don't think so."

"From my observations over the years, a person's personality is often made up of two parts: innate blood and acquired influences."

"Blood inheritance will affect you, and acquired education will also affect you. When they are added together, they can create the so-called 'diligent', 'relaxed', 'firm', and 'lazy'. Do you think I am right?"

"..."

He opened his mouth slightly, then closed it again. The young man wanted to continue to refute, after all, the influence of the environment is not innate.

But the next moment, he understood what Chiron meant.

To put it simply, the influence of the environment is the parents and the environment in which one grows up. Although this may not seem innate, it is actually determined at the moment of birth.

Just like he can stand here now, worship Chiron as his teacher, and all the education he has received since childhood, he had it when he was born, and if he didn't have it, he would never have it.

"If that's the case... then are you telling me that everything is fate? From the moment I was born, I was destined to become a certain kind of person, how I would live, and how I would die?"

Taking a deep breath, the young man finally asked.

"If so, would you believe it?"

"I will believe it, but I won't accept it."

Holding the spear tightly in his hand, Achilles spoke word by word: "Everything I have experienced in the past is true, and the efforts I have made are by no means false. No matter who wants to blame all this on 'fate', I will never accept it!"

"So now can you tell me what you are going to say to me?"

"Hahahahaha... Of course, Achilles. I just hope you can put aside your arrogance and not get hung up on so-called 'fairness'."

The Centaur's loud laughter startled a flock of birds in the woods.

"There is nothing fair in this world. Or rather, everything is fair. The innate power of the gods belongs to them, just like your talent. So don't look down on them, or you will definitely pay the price."

"Also, I want to inform you today that you have graduated."

"Ok?"

With a look of surprise, the young man looked at his teacher, and Chiron looked back at him.

He saw affirmation and encouragement in his teacher's eyes. Could he become a master?

But it's true, after so many years, his martial arts skills have long surpassed Chiron.

But considering the current time, Achilles couldn't help but ask: "Should I go to Athens? I heard that Her Majesty Artemis has a temple there. Do you want me to protect it and replace King Theseus?"

"No, you can go anywhere. Now that you have graduated, you can do whatever you want."

Chiron smiled and shook his head: "It's just that it's indeed a good place for you to make a name for yourself."

"Then I'll go take a look."

Nodding, Achilles said: "Take my indestructible body and go see the gods of Olympus."

He knew his origins and destiny. In fact, neither his mother nor his teacher had concealed this from Achilles.

At the Banquet of the Golden Apple, Zeus arranged this ridiculous wedding banquet and married the daughter of Nereus, god of the sea, to a mortal man because he was afraid of the fate of his mother, the sea nymph Thetis, who would give birth to a son more powerful than his father.

Although the birth of Achilles later did confirm this prophecy, Thetis was still upset about it and even stopped staying at sea and came to Silvermoon City.

However, in this legendary city, the sea nymph who bears the fate once again received a prophecy, that is, Achilles will die in the war.

So Thetis, who didn't want to stay in the ancient sea god lineage anymore, chose to find her aunt, the eldest sister of her mother goddess Doris, the ocean goddess, and the ancient lord of the Styx.

She sought help from this ancient and mysterious deity, and she unexpectedly received a response.

Styx allowed Achilles to soak in the essence of the Styx, but what he received was not the favor of the power of "Oath" devolved by the world, but the other side of the Styx.

【Hate】, few people remember that Styx is not only a god who witnessed the oath of the gods, but also a river of hatred. It symbolizes the world's original anger towards those who violate the order, and it is based on this that it has the ability to restrain the gods with 【Oath】.

When he was young, Achilles was picked up by his mother and swam in the river of "Hate". What he got was an indestructible body that even the gods could not harm.

In the original myth, Achilles also had such an experience, and even defeated the true body of the god with it. However, he also had a fatal weakness, that is, his ankle that was once held by his mother was not soaked in the river water.

He died from Apollo's arrow, leaving behind the legend of Achilles' heel.

However, if someone observed Achilles at this time, they would probably be surprised to find that there was no weakness on his body.

I don't know what method Thetis used this time to make Achilles avoid this flaw.

"The prophecy says that I will die in war. Although I don't think this refers to Ares, I still want to experience the power of this god of war."

The young man who was called the God of War by later generations spoke calmly. He also wanted to know what in this world could destroy his indestructible body.

Maybe the God King can do it, or maybe there is some kind of weapon in the world that can target him? Achilles doesn't know.

Whether it is true or not, he will find out by trying it himself.