Lord of Mysteries 2: Circle of Inevitability Chapter 1177: God Loves the World

After observing the rejuvenated blue planet for a brief moment, Klein shifted his gaze toward Amanises and spoke softly, "I’m ready."

Eternal Darkness Amanises turned her attention to the dormant Grisha Adam, withdrawing the suppression of her Darkness symbolism.

An immediate transformation occurred. The naturally expanding Chaos Sea suddenly pulled back, shrinking until only the colossal cross remained with Grisha Adam impaled upon it.

Grisha Adam was clad in a simple white robe, his limbs pierced by rusted spikes that were stained with old, dark blood.

In that instant, the holy sun, the turbulent storm, the ivory tower of knowledge, and the five-headed shadow vanished entirely, appearing to retreat into Grisha Adam’s own form.

Grisha Adam, his face framed by a light golden beard, slowly parted his eyelids to reveal golden eyes as clear as a newborn's.

He looked upon Lumian, who possessed three heads, three torsos, and six arms, noting the Sword of Destruction gripped by Lumian’s primary body.

Lumian watched Grisha Adam and the cross for several heartbeats, his gaze detached and his voice a low rumble, "Go and fight for your next chance."

As he hoisted the massive black-flame greatsword—a blade that bound together madness and chaos—Grisha Adam cast His eyes downward.

He observed the teal-blue world below: the Eastern, Northern, Southern, and Western Continents, the vast five oceans, the teeming metropolises, the quiet hamlets, and the mortals who continued to laugh, weep, and toil.

Pulling His gaze back, He looked toward Lumian once more, a gentle smile gracing His features.

Without another word, Lumian swung the titan sword downward, its black flames flickering with the essence of destruction and chaos.

At that precise moment, Lord of Mysteries Klein and Eternal Darkness Amanises each offered a respectful bow to Grisha Adam in their own fashion.

Boom!

The gargantuan cross shattered into fragments, and the physical form of Grisha Adam disintegrated instantly.

He offered no resistance and sought no defense, providing the Primordial God Almighty no window of opportunity.

His dissolving body broke down completely, transforming into streaks of radiance that descended toward the blue planet.

Among these were a miniature sun, a storm crackling with lightning, a thick shadow, an ethereal white tower of books, and a grayish-white mass that looked like a melding of brain and mind.

They formed a brilliant and surreal meteor shower across the globe, painting the sky in a multitude of hues.

This marvel caused countless humans to pause and look up in wonder. Some felt a surge of excitement, others were captivated by the sheer beauty, and many hurried to make wishes, praying for their dreams to be granted.

God loves the world.

…

Within the infinite cosmos, Klein—flanked by Lumian and Amanises—stepped into the spirit world to find the astral crystal imprisoning the Supernova Dominator.

No creatures of the spirit world dared to linger nearby, instinctively fleeing the object that was on the verge of detonating.

Amidst the thick, swirling colors, the three supreme beings simultaneously felt the Goddess of Fate depart the spirit world to return to Her divine kingdom.

Lumian looked at the astral crystal and proposed, "Shall we unseal Him now? One of us can suppress Him while the other strikes—should we try to end Him quickly?"

The audacity to believe a Great Old Dominator could be slain so swiftly was a trait unique to entities of destruction like the Origins of Disaster, Eternal Darkness, and the Monarch of Decay.

Lord of Mysteries Klein shook his head. "No. Supernova Dominator is anchored heavily in reality. Even together, you cannot kill Him in a single blow if He fights back. His retaliation would shatter the spirit world’s seal from the inside, allowing the Mother Goddess of Depravity to intervene. She won't permit us to eliminate our foes right now—that would jeopardize Her plans once She recovers from Her current state of weakness."

Indeed, while the spirit world's seal could keep the Mother Goddess of Depravity out, it would fail if a Great Old Dominator within helped tear it down.

This was the reason the Goddess of Fate could exit via the River of Fate but was unable to use it for entry.

If the Mother Goddess of Depravity were to descend again, the High-Dimensional Overseer, the Goddess of Fate, and a healed Inextinguishable Ravings would surely follow. Combined with the still-living Supernova Dominator, the peril would be extreme.

Klein continued, "My truce with the Mother Goddess of Depravity lacks any real binding power. She is likely waiting for the Supernova Dominator to rupture the seal.

"However, just because we cannot fully imprison or kill Him in time doesn't mean we are without options."

Recognizing the intent, Eternal Darkness Amanises immediately shrouded the region in concealment.

Lord of Mysteries Klein gave Her a nod and a smile.

"Let us ensure the Mother Goddess of Depravity remains ignorant of what transpires in the moments after the seal vanishes."

He then addressed Lumian. "The moment the seal breaks, I will apply the Foolishness symbolism to the Supernova Dominator and sustain it with all my might. While He is in a state of Foolishness, you must Hypnotize Him and seed a Virtual Persona to turn Him into our ally—an ally who will assist us when the time is right.

"This Virtual Persona should appear natural but must operate on the logic that the Mother Goddess of Depravity and other Great Old Dominators are His enemies. He must shun and avoid all contact with Them. This way, the Mother Goddess will realize I interfered, but she won't grasp the nature of it.

"Since this doesn't threaten His existence or cause His fall, He won't instinctively fight it while under deep Foolishness. Afterward, we will visit Him periodically to refresh His Foolishness and keep the Virtual Persona active."

Lumian weighed the plan and found it sound, particularly as a countermeasure should the Mother Goddess of Depravity turn hostile soon.

The Monarch of Decay and the Circle of Inevitability would not trouble themselves with this lingering matter, removing them from the equation.

The Mother Tree of Desire would require a significant duration to re-accommodate the Tenebrous World. Because of the merging and the impact of various Dao integrators, the Tenebrous World had birthed a fresh consciousness. Though the world and the integrators within had perished due to their own curses, the spirit of the place remained indestructible, chaotic, and volatile. Furthermore, since the Mother Tree of Desire was badly wounded, it would take decades for Her to fully absorb the Tenebrous World and heal. Thus, She was unlikely to interfere soon.

Similarly, the battered Uncertain Mist would need decades for recovery. Crucially, to avoid being hunted by other Great Old Dominators, He had vanished entirely—even the Mother Goddess of Depravity could not find Him. This ensured He wouldn't be joining any conflicts in the near future. The Mother Tree of Desire had also retreated into the shadows to heal in secret, preventing any outside assistance or interference.

Primordial Hunger was in a comparable state, though driven by raw appetite, He might still try to join a fray despite His injuries, hoping to find a way to heal afterward.

In short, if the Mother Goddess of Depravity attacked again soon, the only Great Old Dominators ready for battle would be the High-Dimensional Overseer, the Goddess of Fate, and Inextinguishable Ravings. The involvement of Primordial Hunger remained a wildcard.

If Supernova Dominator allied with the Lord of Mysteries, the Origins of Disaster, and Eternal Darkness, Earth's defenders would at least maintain a stalemate. If Primordial Hunger was also managed, the Nation of Disorder, Knowledge Moor, and the Key of Light—having had time to mend—could once again exert power nearing that of Great Old Ones.

Lumian looked at the astral crystal again and felt a sense of irony, as if he were looking at another version of the Genie—unsealed, yet still unable to act of His own volition.

"Understood," he answered Lord of Mysteries Klein.

Once Eternal Darkness Amanises signaled her readiness, Klein manifested a door shimmering with a bluish-black light upon himself.

He then retracted the door’s influence from the astral crystal.

The Abomination Beyonder characteristic had just been pushed to its limit when Klein’s robes billowed, and the bluish-black door erupted with brilliance.

Foolishness symbolism!

Supernova Dominator, who had been ready to detonate the nearby stars and incinerate the sector, suddenly froze, looking around with a vacant, dazed expression.

This time, Klein did not stop; he maintained the Foolishness symbolism, deepening its effect.

Outside the spirit world, blood-red moonlight surged, but without help from the inside, it could not pierce the seal immediately.

Taking advantage of the window, Lumian directed the face of the chaotic vortex toward the Supernova Dominator.

An eye-like aperture opened on that face, utilizing the Omniscient Eye ability to swiftly decode the Supernova Dominator’s behavior. Using this data, Lumian crafted a seamless Virtual Persona.

Following the fall of the Primordial God Almighty, He had not attempted to revive within Lumian, as adding more to Lumian’s burden would have left even the most genuine Angel of Redemption unable to save the situation.

Within a few seconds, a faint, ghostly glow pulsed across the Supernova Dominator’s stars before quickly fading away.

Seeing the success, Klein pulled Sefirah Castle back into himself and reclaimed the reformed Abomination Beyonder characteristic.

Supernova Dominator looked at them and emitted a low vibration. "Well done."

Lumian grinned, spreading all six of his arms. "Praise be to you, Ruler of Stars!"

Supernova Dominator radiated a sense of pride and contentment, avoiding the Mother Goddess of Depravity’s gaze as He exited the spirit world.

As His celestial form vanished, Eternal Darkness Amanises asked, "We have a reprieve for decades, but what follows?"

By that time, the Mother Tree of Desire, Uncertain Mist, and Primordial Hunger would be back at full strength.

Lord of Mysteries Klein considered this and said, "In a few decades, the minds within the Nation of Disorder should have unified, perhaps giving birth to a new Great Old Dominator. If not, we must find a way to bring Roselle back early, though that is a difficult path and only buys limited time.

"In the Knowledge Moor, Stiano’s quest for the Celestial Master’s bloodline is grueling. If he only takes a small portion, like your Omebella bloodline, Lumian, it is simple but only helps against mindless beasts. The previous Celestial Masters within the Moor still hold fragments of their spirit. The most effective route now is for the current Celestial Master to advance from Mystery Pryer to Hermit as fast as possible.

"We will pursue both avenues. Whichever shows more promise will take priority. We must ensure Their success, even if They might prefer to step aside for one another.

"The Key of Light is still a variable. Who among them will become a Great Old Dominator is a matter of luck and fate.

"As for the Chaos Sea, after this attempt at resurrection, the Primordial God Almighty’s will has grown much stronger. It would take centuries to thin it out enough for any of those five pathways to support a new Sequence 0, much like the Kings of Angels of the Fool, Door, and Error pathways were stuck in the Fourth Epoch."

Klein then looked toward Lumian. "In your dream world, you, Aurore, and Jenna have the chance to grow stronger. I hope you find a way to achieve a more stable equilibrium to increase your active hours each day. I will keep my word and provide you with a second form you can toggle between.

"I can even trigger your body's reset sooner if the situation demands it."

Lumian, Aurore, and Jenna shared a complicated look and nodded in unison.

Klein turned back to Eternal Darkness Amanises. "If things go well, in a few decades, we will have five Great Old Dominators plus the Supernova Dominator, making six. The Mother Goddess of Depravity’s faction will have seven at most."

He was counting the Mother Goddess of Depravity,

Mother Tree of Desire, High-Dimensional Overseer, Inextinguishable Ravings, Primordial Hunger, the Goddess of Fate, and the Uncertain Mist.

Klein smiled then. "Without the Uncertain Mist to lead them, they will be fractured, each pursuing their own ends. We can repel them or even deal them a heavy blow.

"Also, I will honor my promise to return the Magic Wishing Lamp to the cosmos. I'll use it as bait to find the hidden Uncertain Mist and influence Him from the shadows."

Eternal Darkness Amanises nodded. "It appears the apocalypse has been averted, and the old despair will not return."

Lord of Mysteries Klein looked out at the swirling colors and the infinite void beyond the spirit world, adding with a calm warmth, "But that is only if we all remain in good condition."

Lumian gazed out past the spirit world as well, the words of Klein echoing in his thoughts.

Only if we all remain in good condition…

The phrase drifted through the profound, endless spirit world, where all sense of direction was lost.