After being in a constant state of tension for so long,finally having some time to relax,Daniel had no desire to immediately end this state and return to the future.
After all, people are creatures of inertia.And Daniel felt that staying here with these gods was a rare chance to learn much from them.
Unknowingly, another three months passed.
In that time, Daniel’s clones had already explored the entire world.What they found was the Primordial Land in its most ancient form.
This Primordial Land had not yet undergone the Great Cataclysm.
During this time, Aurelia, with Faer’s help, successfully absorbed the power of the Fruit of Life and ascended to demigod rank.Faer himself, through conducting this ritual, also seemed to gain a profound insight into the elements.Without even going through the formal ascension ritual, he too directly became demigod rank.
Daniel had personally taken part in designing the theories and constructing the ritual site.Yet for some reason, he always felt like more of a spectator than a true participant.
During these months, Daniel had many conversations with the Luck Goddess, even dropping a few subtle hints here and there.
Meanwhile, his clones roamed across every corner of the Primordial Land.They discovered that within this ancient world lay countless terrifying places.There were many locations that even Daniel himself dared not set foot in.
He was shocked to find that in this era of the Primordial Land, demigod rank was not even considered strong.Here, demigods were as common as stray dogs, and Fake Gods roamed everywhere!
Some of Daniel’s clones had even been destroyed, though such cases were rare.They had even encountered traces of true Demigod auras—so overwhelmingly powerful and dangerous that Daniel dared not approach them.
Within the castle,most of the future gods were busy with their own matters.Only the young Moon Goddess Luna often came to find Daniel, wanting him to play games with her.
Naturally, Daniel could never refuse her requests.
He also had occasional talks with Kartora,and sometimes helped the God of Life water the plants.
Life became peaceful, almost warm.
One day, Luna tugged at Daniel’s sleeve, her voice filled with playful pleading.
"Crossbridge, Crossbridge!Please, come hunting with me! I really, really want to eat Celestial-Eyed Divine Ox steak tonight!"
Faced with such an adorably spoiled little girl, Daniel could only smile helplessly and nod in agreement.
The hunt was simple enough.The Celestial-Eyed Divine Ox was not a strong species, but its meat was incredibly tender and flavorful.
With a skilled chef’s cooking, that night’s dinner was exceptionally lavish.
After dinner, Faer and Aurelia officially began the Emperor’s Trial.Daniel paid close attention,for he had a faint feeling that his Human Emperor Trial might somehow intertwine with theirs.
Another two months passed.Another Fruit of Life ripened.
This time, the God of Life chose to eat it himself—and with it, he too ascended to demigod rank.
Not long after, Aurelia emerged from the trial space.Her aura was clearly stronger than before.
The God of Life greeted her warmly.
"Congratulations on making it out. Where’s Faer?"
Aurelia shook her head.
"I’m not sure. He should still be inside.Actually, I came out this time to say goodbye."
At those words, Luna immediately rushed forward, her face full of reluctance.
"Aurelia, you’re really leaving?"
Aurelia smiled, gently brushing Luna’s forehead.
"Yes. There are things I must do. I need to return to the Divine Realm.I’ve done all I can for my people. Once I’ve set certain matters in order, I’ll be leaving the Divine Realm as well."
Luna nodded, half-understanding, and said,
"I see... you’re very busy, aren’t you?I won’t disturb your work. But if you ever have time, you must come back and play with us!"
"Of course. I promise."
Aurelia rubbed Luna’s forehead once more, then her figure transformed into a streak of light and vanished.
Daniel said nothing—he only watched Aurelia’s departure.
In this era, the Divine Realm had not yet appeared in the skies, but instead existed within another dimension.Even Daniel could not enter it.Without a formal invitation, there was no way in.
From what he could judge, Aurelia’s strength now should be roughly equal to what he had faced during the eighth stage of the Human Emperor Trial.No—more accurate to say, she was stronger.
After all, Aurelia had now received the rewards of the trial.
After Aurelia left, Daniel continued his life in the castle for another two months.Those two months passed in tranquility.
Until, to Daniel’s surprise,the God of Life chose to give the next Fruit of Life to him.
Daniel ate it.
It was an indescribable fruit, filled with a fragrance of divinity.He could swear—never in his life had he tasted something so delicious!Just a single bite filled him with an immense sense of joy.
The God of Life then said,
"I heard that Aurelia has already left the Divine Realm.She even gave up her position as the Emperor of Angels, passing it on to another angel.If I’m not mistaken, she’s aiming for an even higher realm of power, which is why she chose to abandon the Angel of Gold and Silver clan."
Daniel nodded.This was what he had already suspected.
The God of Life continued,
"Oh, and you may not know this—Aurelia seems to have attracted the attention of a Fake God.Perhaps she feared bringing trouble to us, which is why she hasn’t returned.But with Aurelia’s abilities, she should be fine."
In the time that followed,several more demigods departed the castle.
Daniel remained an observer, never interfering.He knew well that even if he did, it would make no difference—destiny would always restore the course of events.
Unknowingly, Daniel had already lived here for a full year.By now, Luna was eight years old—and with her growth, she too had successfully ascended to demigod rank!
The castle had always been like an inn.But as more and more "guests" departed, it grew quieter with each passing day.