Chapter 108 Punishment

The great sun hung high.

Countless wandering extraordinary source materials revolved around this enormous sun, and the entire world was covered in boundless light. There was no darkness. Dionysus lowered his head, only to find that he could not even see his own shadow.

This was a world of light alone.

And that dazzling "sun" that was too bright to look at directly was none other than Gu Changzhi.

Upon truly seeing Gu Changzhi… Dionysus was shocked to discover that he could not even utter a single word. Enveloped in the ten thousand zhang of radiance, he was like a wisp of shadow nailed to a stone slab, in danger of being burned away at any moment.

"In the [Old World]… you spied on me once."

The man on the Light Throne spoke softly, "I thought you would learn your lesson and not dare to look again…"

"I…"

The moon-white robe began to burn in the golden divine domain.

The youth, as if stepping out of a mural, raised his hands and covered his throat in terror. He wanted to say something, but found it incredibly difficult to even squeeze out a single sound… Among the Seven Thrones, his mental power was the strongest. The Fire Seed had granted him unparalleled "infectious power." He had traveled the Five Continents, spreading doctrines, and the number of [Apostles] under his command was also the largest.

There must be gains and losses.

Dionysus had always avoided conflicts with other Thrones, because his Fire Seed power was not suitable for one-on-one divine battles… let alone being compared with the top-tier combat Fire Seed powerhouses like Gu Changzhi, who were unparalleled in the Five Continents.

However, before the divine advent, he had already prepared himself.

He knew there would be a gap.

But he never expected… the gap to be so great.

In this golden divine domain, his very spirit was about to be melted… He didn't even have the strength to look directly at the man on the Light Throne.

"Get out of Eastern Continent, and then tell them… I am still alive."

Gu Changzhi spoke, word by word.

The lofty sun emitted billions of dazzling rays, baking Dionysus into a prostrate, curled-up form, like a dehydrated shrimp.

The robe burned, revealing the scale armor underneath.

That top-tier soul-protecting gear could not withstand the scorching of the solar fire and began to melt.

The curled-up Dionysus looked pale. He felt that the scorching heat of ten thousand degrees was burning him… Before long, he would be completely incinerated.

Gu Changzhi's words were like a life-saving grace to him.

"...Okay! Okay! Okay!"

He shouted with all his strength, trying to make his voice drift to the Light Throne in the distance.

That originally innocent and harmless young face had been charred by the fire, as hideous as a monster, full of pain.

After hearing Dionysus's response.

Gu Changzhi, sitting in the highest place, nodded slowly.

Without any action from him, just a slight nod, the ten thousand zhang of radiance slowly retracted. The sun was still dazzling, but it carved out a slightly cooler twilight boundary. In this narrow area, the scorching light was no longer intense. This was still a mental heat that ordinary people could not bear, but for a "Throne," it was enough to rest and recover… Dionysus lay on the ground in a sprawling manner, the world in front of him a snow-white and brilliant expanse.

The most terrifying thing in this world is not being in infinite darkness.

But rather, being in boundless and endless light.

Darkness does not deprive a person of their sight.

But light will.

Dionysus gasped for breath, gradually feeling the return of his mental power. The power of the Fire Seed burned continuously, sending sweet rain to this withered spirit… But his expression gradually became horrified.

After resting for a moment.

The vision in front of him was still full of silver light, and had not recovered.

The burning of the Fire Seed provided him with enough mental power, and the broken scales repaired themselves piece by piece. That moon-white robe that had been burned to pieces was once again draped neatly over his body… He was still that lofty Dionysus.

But the difference was that he had lost the ability to "see."

Dionysus looked dazed and stretched out a palm, slowly wiping it in front of him.

The wind swept past.

He could feel his palm brushing past.

But… he couldn't see it.

He suddenly sat up, turning his head. All around him was a blaze of intense light. He could still feel the direction of the "sun," where Gu Changzhi's throne was located… But he couldn't see anything.

"There's no need to try anymore."

From the sun in the distance, came an extremely calm voice.

"You won't see again… even after leaving this divine domain."

Dionysus's face turned pale instantly.

"The previous time, I already warned you… but you didn't take it to heart." Gu Changzhi said slowly, "Even a god must pay the price for their mistakes… The punishment for those who look too much is to have their eyes gouged out, so they can no longer see."

The moon-white robed youth looked as if he had been struck by lightning, dazed and muddled.

"Presumably, when they see you like this… they will all understand that I am indeed still alive." Gu Changzhi said, "From today onwards, you need to get used to days when you cannot see, and accept the fact that you have become a blind man."

A bolt from the blue.

But soon… Dionysus slowly recovered from his despair.

He still had the Fire Seed.

He was still a "god" towering above all living beings!

So what if he was blind?

Mental power spread out, easily radiating hundreds or thousands of meters, every breeze and every movement, clear to his mind's eye… Then Gu Changzhi's words once again shattered his restored Dao heart.

"I hope that in the days to come, you can honestly be a blind man. I will be watching you… in every sunrise, every morning. As long as there is light, there is me."

"If you use 'divine sense,' then I will strike again…"

"Next time, it won't be as simple as 'blindness.'"

Dionysus was stunned.

Before, these words would never have been able to deter him. The first thing he would do upon returning to the Tower of Origin was to divine a way to heal his eyes, and then, in the days when he couldn't see, use the Fire Seed to supplement his senses.

He simply didn't believe that Gu Changzhi, a guy who could barely protect himself, still had the ability to keep an eye on him…

Just as he didn't believe that Gu Changzhi was still alive before his divine advent to the capital.

But now… he really didn't dare not believe it.

"Wh… why?"

Dionysus's voice trembled with anger, "Why do this to me? Why do you have the right to do this to me?"

"Six hundred years ago, our ancestors migrated from the [Old World]. They decided to split the 'Gospel Box' into seven Fire Seeds, with the intention of finding a 'savior' who could save the world… Everyone who obtained and had the ability to tame the Fire Seed should have the awareness to dedicate their lives to the future of mankind, and burn everything."

"But what did you do after you got the Fire Seed?"

The man on the throne's voice was as steady as ever.

"Among those [Apostles] under your command, who traveled the Five Continents, were they clearing more 'black spots,' or were they providing more energy by scavenging extraordinary source materials for the Tower of Origin?"

Dionysus was stunned again.

He was speechless.

"Do you still remember your grand aspirations before taming the Fire Seed? What do you look like now?"

"You have obtained the power of a 'god,' so you should fulfill the responsibilities of a 'god.' Those [Apostles] are so innocent. They are guided by God, believing that they are walking on the right path… but they do not know that their piety is being used by you."

Every word, every sentence, fell on Dionysus's heart, causing him to tremble, feel ashamed, and dare not look up.

"Now answer your question just now. You said… why do I have the right to inflict punishment on you?"

From the throne came a magnificent voice that struck people's hearts.

"Because I am Gu Changzhi."

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(ps: There is still one last day of the month, and there are 300 votes short of 2000 votes. Although the hope is slim, I still ask for monthly tickets. The second chapter tonight will probably be out in half an hour.)