324: Akatosh, God of Time and Space

After touring the outside of the Divine Realm, Elebella brought Qin Yang into the Platinum Holy Temple.

The Holy Temple was spacious and bright; its decorations weren't extravagant, but they exuded an indescribable sense of sophistication.

Simple, peaceful, serene.

While inside, Qin Yang actually felt a strange 'sense of dependence'.

It was as if living here meant he wouldn't have to think about anything, and even his desires had weakened considerably.

This should be the ultimate goal humanity pursues: no worries, no desires, just peacefully lying flat.

However, the owner of the Holy Temple has never 'lain flat'.

Above the main hall's dome, a profound night sky was displayed.

In the night sky, stars twinkled, sometimes bright, sometimes dim.

Holy Light Goddess Elebella responds to every Holy Light Professional through this starry sky.

That's right, those 'stars' are individual Holy Light Professionals.

"When a star shines brightly, it means someone is using the power of Holy Light. When I sense their prayer, I respond to them," Elebella explained.

"You're truly dedicated. With so many stars, can you really manage them all?" Qin Yang felt a headache coming on, thinking of the countless stars, each representing a Professional.

It seems being a God isn't so easy.

"Caring for believers isn't difficult, but caring for you is very difficult," Elebella glared at Qin Yang lightly.

Qin Yang's two public displays of power had overwhelmed her.

"We'll take care of each other," Qin Yang smiled.

At this moment, he also grew curious.

Why would this God care for him so much?

Even if he could help her resolve the crisis of humanity's demise, she shouldn't be so 'doting', right?

Perhaps 'ordering around' isn't the right phrase, but Elebella truly grants his every wish, doting on him to the extreme.

She even disregards his 'blasphemous' actions.

Could it be because she has developed mortal feelings?

Qin Yang wasn't some sentimental scholar writing 'Cowherd and Weaver Girl' stories.

He clearly knew that the foundation of falling in love was equality.

Leaving aside whether Elebella had human-like desires, just considering their statuses, it was incredibly unbelievable.

In this world, the gap between Gods and humans is absolute.

Even if Elebella didn't view humans as ants, they should at least be like mayflies.

She simply pities and protects those mayflies.

In terms of strength, the current Qin Yang is merely a slightly stronger 'mayfly'.

And Elebella only knows that his power comes from an 'otherworldly God', but she doesn't know that he is, in fact, the 'otherworldly God'.

Why would she treat him as an equal, even with a hint of reverence?

Thinking of this, Qin Yang couldn't help but ask, "Why do you care for Us so much? In the eyes of you Gods, We shouldn't even count as an infant, should We?"

At these words, Elebella was indeed stumped.

She pondered for a moment, seemingly hesitating whether to speak.

Seeing Qin Yang consistently awaiting an answer, she finally countered, "If you met your future wife when she was still an infant, would you care for her?"

"My future wife, still an infant?" Qin Yang was startled, beginning to understand.

He asked Elebella, "You've seen the future?"

Elebella shook her head, "I haven't seen it, but someone told me."

Qin Yang: "Who?"

Just as Elebella was about to answer, her expression suddenly changed, and then she smiled, saying, "He's here."

Qin Yang was taken aback, and the Divine Power within him suddenly surged.

It wasn't Holy Light Divine Power.

It was Time and Space Divine Power.

"God of Time and Space?" Qin Yang was a little surprised.

He hadn't expected there to be a God acting as a matchmaker between him and Elebella.

"Time and Space, you can come in now," Elebella called out towards the outside of the Platinum Holy Temple.

"Hehehe, I won't go in."

"I'm a digital watch, not a third wheel."

A somewhat comical voice came through.

It sounded like a slightly mischievous old man.

"Ahem, let me introduce myself. I am Akatosh, the God of Time and Space, also known as the Time and Space Dragon God."

"Hello, We are the Supreme Emperor." Qin Yang nodded in the direction of the voice.

He had a good impression of the God of Time and Space.

"I know, I know, we're actually old acquaintances."

"But do you know why I wanted to meet you in person?" The God of Time and Space's cheerful tone suddenly turned serious.

The words 'meet in person' were emphasized heavily.

Qin Yang shook his head.

He could tell that the God of Time and Space had a bit of emotion in his voice.

"Actually, it's nothing much. I just wanted you to pass a message to your maternal grandfather."

"This guy, if he keeps showing off, he'll get struck by lightning."

"He's already called the 'King of Showing Off', shouldn't he retire gracefully?"

"He's always severing space with his sword, and when he cuts, it's a huge area!"

"And that Sword Severing the Long River! Every time I mend time, I'm so exhausted I almost pass out."

"What, does he want to slaughter Gods?"

"I'm really fed up!"

"If he really doesn't like walking, can we get him some shoes?"

"I'm begging him!"

"Huh?" The God of Time and Space babbled on and on.

Qin Yang was momentarily speechless.

When he mentioned severing space with a sword, Qin Yang remembered Elebella saying before that after he and Lin Xuan crossed space, the God of Time and Space would always mend the space behind them.

So that means... the God of Time and Space gave him authority just to do less work!

Acceptable!

As a God, to be so open-minded, he's someone to get along with!

Qin Yang chuckled, "Then We shall thank the God of Time and Space on behalf of Our maternal grandfather. Is that Divine-Grade equipment delivered or picked up?"

"What equipment?" The God of Time and Space was somewhat surprised.

Qin Yang said, "Didn't you say you wanted to get Our maternal grandfather some shoes?"

At these words, there was a long silence.

But very quickly, the chatterbox God spoke up again.

"No, buddy."

"How presumptuous of you!"

"I just said that offhand!"

"Why are you so familiar?"

"Is this really a high emotional intelligence response?"

"I've been working for you for so long and haven't even asked for a salary!"

"People need to look for reasons within themselves!"

"I'm dedicated, but I don't owe you money."

"You rotten guys, both you and your grandfather are rotten!"

The more the God of Time and Space spoke, the angrier he got, his little mouth chattering incessantly.

Even Elebella was secretly laughing beside him.

This God's personality was too much of a contrast.

His true form was an incredibly massive Dragon, yet he was like a garrulous old man.

At this moment, Qin Yang was heard saying, "We bestow upon you the title of Head of the Eight Main Gods."

"What shoe size does your maternal grandfather wear?"

"Pfft! Hahaha! You two are enough!" The God of Time and Space instantly reversed his stance, without a hint of hesitation.

Elebella, hearing this from the side, couldn't hold back her laughter.

As a God, she actually began to shake with laughter.

Qin Yang was also smug.

He had already guessed some clues from Elebella's words just now.

This God of Time and Space saw things more clearly than Zhang Lingxiao.

He clearly knew that he would one day become an existence above Gods... [Retired Emperors: The inspiration for the God of Time and Space comes from The Elder Scrolls V: Akatosh, who is called the Time and Space Dragon God in the game. I originally wanted to avoid it, but Feathered Serpent God wasn't suitable, so I'll just use the original setting.]