In her delicate hands, she listlessly held a golden apple, tossing it up and down from time to time, her movements carrying childish irritation.
Her neck leaned back powerlessly against the throne's armrest, exposing her slender, pale jade neck. Combined with the bright spring scenery revealed due to her disheveled clothing, she appeared especially enchanting.
Her emerald green eyes now seemed somewhat lifeless, staring vacantly at the temple's dome. Her eyes were now full of weariness—helplessness, powerlessness, deep sorrow and resentment.
She had maintained this state for quite some time.
Until she keenly sensed the familiar divine power fluctuations of her children and perceived them approaching the hall, she quickly started and straightened her posture.
She swiftly threw the golden apple behind her divine seat, then with utmost speed resumed her dignified, serious sitting posture, calmly waiting for her children to enter.
This elegant, noble, dignified appearance was completely different from her earlier dejection—like two different gods!
She naturally knew why these children had come. She really didn't want to go to Olympus—she truly didn't want to see Zeus right now.
'Zeus, as much of a bastard as his father god!' she cursed silently.
Though she had calmed down over this period, her sulking hadn't subsided yet!
But when the many Primordial Titans entered the hall together, each calling her "Mother Goddess" with affection and respect, their faces bearing incomparably sincere smiles as they earnestly invited her—
Even if she didn't want to go, she had no choice now.
Faced with the joint invitation of all her remaining children, even though she didn't want to go to Olympus, she could only depart surrounded by the gods.
'Detestable boy Zeus!'
She could only curse him silently in her heart while maintaining a satisfied, pleased expression on her face.
The great Mother Goddess compromised yet again.
When Gaia arrived, Zeus was already leading the gods waiting in front of the hall.
Upon seeing Gaia, his face immediately bloomed with the most brilliant sunny smile as he enthusiastically stepped forward to welcome her, giving her absolutely sufficient face.
'Didn't want to come, but still had to come anyway.'
Zeus felt triumphant. An old mother full of soft spots had too many ways to handle her!
I have nine hundred methods to deal with Gaia! Nine hundred!
Zeus was all smiles, incomparably sunny. He strode forward, opened his arms, and quickly and forcefully embraced Gaia.
This sudden embrace even made the Mother of All Things somewhat uncomfortable.
Flattering words flowed from his silver tongue: "Respected, great, illustrious Mother Goddess! The establishment of cosmic order—such a great matter concerning all things' survival—how could it lack your guidance and witness? You are the foundation of all things, the source of all things!"
Faced with Zeus's such passionate enthusiasm and seemingly sincere respect, Gaia's originally gloomy heart truly felt much more comfortable.
She even began considering Zeus's difficulties: 'Come to think of it, this child isn't having it easy either, bearing such heavy burdens. Many things are unavoidable—he's also beyond his control.'
Zeus was giving such face, being so humble—she couldn't keep a cold expression either.
Her dignified, aloof pretty face finally showed the first genuine smile since the war: "Noble son of Kronos, with you and the gods here, you'll surely govern the universe well. I believe the world will become more beautiful too—why should I interfere unnecessarily?"
Zeus gently shook his head with a humble attitude, saying warmly: "Great Mother Goddess, we're all still too young with shallow experience. You are the world's foundation, the gods' ancestor, the source of everything in the universe."
"All major cosmic processes cannot be separated from your precious experienced teachings and selfless guidance! Your very existence is the foundation of cosmic reproduction!"
Zeus was unstinting with flattering words, showing utmost respect.
After all, he'd be cutting Gaia's authority again soon—better to say more nice things now to avoid an ugly scene.
Gaia, this type of great mother goddess, always responded to gentleness rather than force.
Nice words cost nothing—what's the big deal? Just coax her a bit.
Zeus's attitude was quite effective. At least the Mother of All Things' sulking had indeed subsided considerably, and she was remembering Zeus's good points again.
With Zeus's displayed divine character, saying he'd release her children in the future might not necessarily be false.
This child Zeus's divine character was indeed fine.
So harmoniously, the gods surrounded Gaia as she entered the hall.
Everything went smoothly!
When the Mother of All Things entered the main council hall surrounded by Zeus and the gods, silent eye contact between Rhea and Zeus conveyed perfect understanding in just an instant.
Mother Goddess Rhea, with her consistent elegance and wisdom, naturally and smoothly guided the Mother of All Things, warmly inviting her to take the divine seat Rhea had originally occupied.
The Mother of All Things had no objections either. Though her seniority and reverence were high, she absolutely couldn't sit in Zeus's main seat—if she did that, today's divine assembly wouldn't proceed and they'd immediately start fighting again.
Sitting alongside the God King wouldn't be appropriate either—what would that look like?
Now, sitting in the first position below Zeus's right side was sufficient to demonstrate status and reverence—this was the most appropriate arrangement.
Moreover, if Zeus had arranged this himself, it would have been inappropriate since Zeus wasn't yet God King. Mother Goddess Rhea's initiative truly considered both sides.
With Gaia seated, the other gods tacitly moved back one position each. Mother Goddess Rhea was now only below Gaia.
At this moment, all supreme deities in the universe were finally completely assembled.
The gods' divine forms were extended, each divine seat reflecting immortal radiance. The entire temple was permeated with the magnificent aura of laws and power. The gods were incomparably solemn, and the entire temple's atmosphere fell into absolute solemnity and seriousness.
Zeus's profound golden eyes slowly swept over every solemn deity in the hall.
Within the hall, there was now complete silence, only the faint light of divine power flowing among the great gods gently dancing in the air. All great gods' gazes focused on Zeus, waiting for the proclamation that would open a new era.
Zeus, with his magnificent voice filled with thunder's power and absolute solemn majesty, broke the temple's silence: "The universe's future order must absorb all wrong lessons from past orders. Those paths that led to chaos and destruction—we absolutely cannot walk again!"
Zeus's voice became increasingly resounding, echoing throughout Mount Olympus:
"From this moment forward, the universe's new foundational order will be built on justice as its cornerstone, fairness as its standard, righteousness as its guide, integrity as its bond, harmony as its goal, balance as its principle, benevolence as its nourishment, and life as its core!"
"These eight points are the new order's supreme program, aimed at completely purging old chaos and cruelty, forging the universe's eternal harmony and prosperity!"
"This is my, Zeus's, solemn promise to all gods, beings, and spirits in the universe, and also the supreme mission of all gods!"
Zeus paused slightly, letting this enlightening proclamation echo in the gods' hearts.
Then his eyes sharpened as he said gravely: "Now I will formally establish the basic principles of the new order. Any god with objections may raise precious opinions to jointly perfect this immortal foundation of cosmic order, making it reach ultimate goodness, eternally immortal!"
The gods' expressions became even more solemn, listening to Zeus's words with utmost seriousness. No god dared show the slightest negligence at this moment.
Zeus's lofty, majestic words slowly rang out in the magnificent sacred temple:
"First, all gods equally possess the right to enjoy cosmic glory. The universe's abundance and magnificence shall be the gods' common wealth and eternal paradise. This is the new order's immortal foundation, aimed at eliminating old tyrannical deadness and establishing the foundation of prosperity through joint divine rule."
"Second, the universe is the gods' common precious home, maintained by the gods' power for its vitality and integrity. Therefore, gods cannot arbitrarily destroy the universe and world. Damage must be repaired, and depending on circumstances, punishment will be accepted."
"Third, every deity enjoys supreme honor and exclusive authority—this is bestowed by laws, sacred and inviolable. Other deities may not seize by any means, nor maliciously violate or usurp other gods' authority. This law aims to guarantee each god's independence, dignity, and essence, eliminating old bloody violence of devouring laws and plundering power, ensuring gods' long-term stability and cosmic harmony."
"Fourth, gods are allowed to freely conceive new laws and enjoy corresponding honor in the world. However, this conception is only permitted within one's own authority or without conflicting with other gods' authority. Absolutely no destruction or devouring of existing laws is permitted, nor any form of erosion of other gods' laws. This law aims to eliminate sources of usurpation and chaos, ensuring the cosmic law system's soundness and continued development."
"Fifth, gods enjoy honor and power corresponding to their authority, but must also resolutely fulfill the sacred duties their authority bestows. The universe is the gods' eternal wealth and common home. Gods must actively build the universe, promote evolution of all things, contribute their abilities, and create infinite vitality and prosperity. Glory and responsibility go hand in hand, complementing each other—this is the sacred way and eternal principle."
"Sixth, gods possess their own authority—all honor is sacred and inviolable! However, regarding the universe jointly created by gods, without harming each god's respective authority, gods should generously share its endless beauty and abundance. This is the principle of harmonious joint governance, aimed at promoting cooperation and sharing rather than isolation and opposition. Only when gods unite and advance together can we create a more brilliant future."
"Seventh, gods may freely use their authority within their rights, but this use must prioritize maintaining the universe's stability, balance, and welfare of all things. No form of affecting the universe's normal operation or causing harm to the universe is allowed. Any behavior that might cause law disorder or life withering will be strictly scrutinized and stopped. This is power's sacred constraint to ensure the gods' homeland eternally prospers and all things flourish endlessly."
"Eighth, warfare between gods is prohibited—extreme force cannot resolve disputes. If gods have any disputes, they must be judged under the God King's arbitration and witnessed by gods in the sacred divine assembly to maintain sacred justice's harmonious order and supreme dignity. Violators will suffer severe punishment from the God King without mercy!"
"Ninth, gods should take cosmic harmony and balance as their responsibility, jointly maintaining coordination of all laws between heaven and earth. Any behavior disturbing balance and endangering the universe's foundation will be considered the greatest offense against sacred order—desecration and betrayal of the universe's origin. Gods must unite as one, using supreme power and pure wisdom to ensure the universe's eternal harmonious prosperity."
"Tenth, continuation of sacred bloodlines is fundamental to the universe's survival and foundation of worldly prosperity. Gods should actively reproduce sacred bloodlines, continue transmission of sacred laws, and further strengthen the universe's law completeness and prosperity. This is the fundamental root of worldly immortal prosperity. Gods please remember carefully and put into action."
"Eleventh, gods should promote wisdom and knowledge's radiance, encourage exploration of laws and revelation of mysteries to enhance divinity and expand the universe. Any obstruction of knowledge dissemination or obscuring of truth contradicts the new order's spirit. The God King will protect the path of seeking knowledge, hoping the universe's myriad phenomena reach perfect completion and universal wholeness, achieving the ultimate realm."
"Twelfth, gods should be based on truth, acting openly and honestly, absolutely not permitted to use falsehood, deception, or schemes to disturb cosmic order. Sacred contracts and covenants established between gods are all witnessed and constrained by the God King and universal divine laws—sacred and inviolable. Any betrayal of oaths or breaking of covenants is considered open provocation against sacred order and will suffer severe and irreversible punishment. Integrity and covenants are the foundation of divine relations in the new era!"
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