The Medallion

"That's exactly why I don't want to be this Godly Genius. That kind of life doesn't interest me in the slightest. I would be unhappy," Rocky stated. He harbored strong feelings about being a god.

"But there are many types of gods that each have different responsibilities in the worlds. For example, the Holy Lord that is in charge of time records things that he observes but he can never interfere. We are not like him. We are in charge of the world's balance, and we can interfere and adjust things in the world as we see fit. Our only downfall is that our power is too strong and we can't directly interfere with the mortal world. That's why we need to select some Godly Geniuses and grant them divine power. In that way, we can adjust the balance of the world through their hands," the goddess explained.

"Some Godly Geniuses? How many Godly Geniuses are there on this continent?" Rocky asked, tilting his head to the side.

"There are many. Nine Godly Geniuses are selected every ten years, and this continent has been around for over a thousand years. Think about it for a minute and I'm sure you can do the math."

"Well... that's quite a lot."

"Exactly. The problem is that most of them perished during previous battles of Godly Geniuses. There are only a handful left now," the goddess added in a flat voice.

"Battles of Godly Geniuses?" Rocky repeated, frowning. It seemed that things were not as simple as he had once thought.

"That's right. Every time we choose new Godly Geniuses, they must fight. Only the ones who win and survive become true gods," the goddess explained.

"Well, that sounds exhilarating. A long time ago, I would have agreed without hesitation. But now I would rather stay in the Ghost Palace than get involved in the world's disputes," Rocky replied, wearing a calm, apologetic smile. He looked like a man that had lost all his vigor.

"But don't you want to return to your original world?" the goddess asked.

open the door again. The power of the Star Beast Ring had been exhausted and it couldn't just replenish over time. If he wanted to open the

back to that world," the goddess offered. His eyes shot up to her face.

potential. Plus, he knew that the members of the Shura Race were usually more powerful than the human race and the spiritual race.

than the Shura Race in terms of talent and potential. If you were from the spiritual race, there would be a chance. However, I think it would be interesting to see a human compete. That's why I selected you,"

what I crave, you must have assumed by now that I will agree to your terms," Rocky said. What the goddess had offered him was too tempting. She had left

to accept the

supposed to know if you are tricking me or not?" Rocky asked, holding up

am, you will just have to accept it!" the goddess said, rendering Rocky speechless.

on his lips. He didn't want to take the risk but it seemed

your strength and intelligence. Make it stronger, and when you reach a certain level of cultivation, it will be of use to you. Your divine power will be measured in the form of the pillar of divine power. The height of the

understand. I'm ready. Give it to me!" Rocky planted his two feet on the ground and

white light. Then, he closed his eyes and felt a very gentle, warm energy flowing into his body. It traveled to all his extremities before it finally gathered in the center of his chest. When he came to his senses again, he was back in the square and many envious eyes were looking

of a smile had appeared on his normally serious face. Obviously,

you, sir. I'll do my best,"

you mind telling me your name?" Gilbert

Rocky hesitated, wondering what

Odin. He is a new disciple of mine. I'm surprised that he was selected as the Godly

signal, Rocky nodded and