The galaxy was infinite.
The boundless sea of stars shrouded everything. There was no time or space here.
There was no substance. Everything he saw was here and not here at the same time.
Everything was gathered here, including all the worlds, all the time, and all the existences.
Here, the spirit determined the matter, and the will determined the existence.
This was the astral plane, where all things converged.
So for Jenn, he wasn't surprised that the Ancient Deities would hide in this godforsaken place. There was no time in the astral plane.
Ordinary people could easily achieve eternal immortality here. In the astral plane, one didn't need to eat or drink.
Even if one did so, it wasn't out of physical needs. It was more of a psychological guarantee and comfort.
However, this kind of immortality only worked in the astral plane. When one left this world, the time that one lacked would find one again.
At that time, whether one would become a mummy or a mummy would depend on the will of God.
Of course, this was for ordinary creatures with limited lifespans. For the Gods who had an almost eternal life, the vast and boundless astral plane was also the best hiding place for them.
This was much bigger than the universe. Unless one followed a fixed route and found a suitable door, even God wouldn't be able to find their hiding place.
It was the same for Jenn. If it weren't for the Lady Of The Night leading the way, he wouldn't have been able to enter this mysterious area.
But … looking at the scene in front of him, Jenn couldn't help but twitch his eyes.
The place where he was in was none other than an enlarged version of a subway carriage … By the way, Your Majesty Goddess, how much do you like that thing?
Sitting on the chair of the subway carriage, Jenn was completely speechless.
He could see that this carriage was simply enlarged according to the scale of the one he made in Baishi City. However, the Lady Of The Night knew that this was a meeting and not a tram, so she made a circle of tables in the middle … This made Jenn even more dumbfounded.
But it was obvious that the Ancient Deities didn't intend to talk to Jenn face to face. In fact, at this moment, Jenn was sitting in the middle of the carriage. Only the lights here were on. The other places were dark.
In the darkness, Jenn could feel several different gazes looking at him. Obviously, these were the Ancient Deities. As for why they didn't come out to meet Jenn, Jenn was too lazy to care.
After all, what he was going to say next was the main point.
"Everyone …"
Zayen stood up and almost said, "Respected leaders, distinguished guests, comrades …" according to his habit of giving a report in his previous life. But in the end, he forced himself to stop and only said, "Everyone." Then, he continued speaking.
"I have learned the truth about the fate ritual from Her Majesty the Goddess. I believe that after this period of development, you should be very clear that what I have adopted is a way that is different from the original development direction of the Klein Continent.
And I believe that this is the best answer I can give to your questions. "
Hearing Jenn's words, there was a fluctuation in the darkness in the distance. After a while, an old voice sounded.
"We have indeed seen everything you have done, the new Son of God.
We have to admit that what you have done is a path that we have never taken before.
However, how can you guarantee that you will be able to continue down this path? "
"I can't guarantee it at all."
Facing the question of the Ancient Deities, Jenn gave a decisive answer.
Then, he stood up, swept a glance at the invisible existence in the darkness, and continued speaking.
"There is no development method that can guarantee eternal prosperity. What we have to do is to continue to improve and explore.
However, the Klein Continent is currently suffering from serious internal strife.
The gods are busy spreading their beliefs, and the kings only hope that their rule can last for generations. Apart from considering going against the gods, the demon lords are fighting civil wars in the underworld.
There is no future for such a world. This is also the reason why the Klein Continent hasn't made any progress for thousands of years. Instead, it has regressed. "
"In other words, the magical technology that you advocate can change everything?"
"What's important isn't the means, but the perspective of thinking."
Jenn was speechless about the thinking of the antiques who had lived since the creation of the Klein Continent. But it was to be expected … Old people were always stubborn and conservative.
"What the Magic Empire adopted is similar to what I did. However, the level of civilization in the Magic Empire isn't much better than Seth's.
What's the reason?
Some of the magic they mastered is even more exquisite than ours in the underworld, but they haven't used it on a large scale. Of course, the lack of magic materials is one reason.
Another reason is that their thinking is still stuck in ancient times, the Creation War, and the War of the Holy Saints.
Their requirement for mages is to learn the basics, study and master all kinds of spells, and discuss how to explore and invent them.
But it's too much of a waste of time, and the study of some spells is a complete waste of time.
Can you imagine that mages just want to complete missions and not study ways to improve the 'Light Spell'?
And in fact, this method has already been completed by those mages?
If they could share this simple knowledge that had almost no meaning to study, then most mages could spend more time exploring and seeking for new things instead of following the old path of their predecessors over and over again.
If they continue to follow the old path of their predecessors, it's almost time for them to die unless they become a lich. How can they hope to continue innovating and developing? "
"… So, this is what you mean by 'everyone has their own duties'?"
He had to admit that the Ancient Deities had a rather deep understanding of this small world that Jenn had created. It seemed like the Lady Of The Night didn't just take the subway every day …
"That's right. No matter if it's magic or divine power, they all need to be used.
So, we just need to use them as ordinary tools.
If there are people who like to study magic, let them do it. We can specially train these talents.
But for others, there's no need at all. For example, a farmer only needs a magical tool that can cast the 'Light Spell' to illuminate his room. Do you think he needs to become a mage apprentice and study for five to ten years before he becomes a qualified mage apprentice to use the Light Spell? Just because he wants something that can illuminate his room at night?
Do you think there's any meaning to it? "
Of course there's no meaning to it.
The Ancient Deities were just rigid, not fools. After hearing Jenn's words, they understood what he meant.
But …
"This requires a lot of resources, and … what's the benefit of this?"
In this regard, Jenn naturally had an answer.
"If a person can only care about his own land every day, then he can only be a farmer for the rest of his life.
Only when they could live an easy life and live a good life would they have other pursuits and thoughts.
Upgrade magical engineering technology and liberate production, and we will have more manpower to do other things.
The reason why the Klein Continent hasn't developed and is even regressing is that it's hard enough for everyone to ensure their own survival. To them, their future, the future of their country, or even the entire continent has nothing to do with them.
Be it beggars, farmers, nobles, or kings.
Even powerful mages and clergies are the same.
Isn't that the case?
Mages are only concerned about whether they can obtain more power and study more spells.
As for clergies, apart from thinking about pleasing the gods, they don't care about anything else.
Perhaps there are one or two who care about the future and development of the continent, but what's the point of them? "
"…"
Facing Jenn's answer, this time, there was a long silence in the darkness. Only the Lady Of The Night who sat opposite Jenn sent him a "o (* ≧ ▽ ∀) 0" emoji. It was apparent that the Lady Of The Night agreed with Jenn's opinion. However, Jenn suspected that the reason why she agreed was because she hoped that the entire Klein Continent would have a subway system …
"… Your opinion is indeed interesting."
After a long pause, a gentle female voice sounded.
"But … This requires a lot of resources. And I think you should be aware that even if we take out all the resources in the Inner Continent, it won't be enough to satisfy the needs of the entire continent …"
"So, what we need is to expand outwards."
Jenn gave his answer.
The accumulation of primitive capital was pure plunder and robbery. Plundering from outside and developing colonies were the best elements to accumulate primitive capital.
"First, we must let people live the good life that they have always dreamed of. Then, we must tell them that to maintain this beautiful life, we need them to put in more effort.
Our world also needs to expand outwards. Just like what the Ancient Deities have thought, we need to occupy more worlds, more planes, and plunder more resources to maintain the life and development of our world.
And along with the evolution and development of civilization, the resources we need will increase further … As for the final extent … "
At that, Jenn shrugged.
"That's not something I can predict."
Hearing that, the darkness fell into silence once more.
But shortly after, another voice sounded.
"We know what you want to do. And your actions will definitely cause dissatisfaction among many gods …"
"Hehe."
Facing the question, Jenn only chuckled.
Of course, he understood that his thoughts would definitely be a threat to some gods, but he didn't care.
In fact, the Ancient Deities didn't have to care either. In fact, the Rule Gods didn't have to care either … If it weren't for their desire to expand their forces.
"So, I need your help in this regard …"
At this point, Zayen paused for a moment.
"But before that, I have another matter that I hope to receive your approval for …"