"Deities, display your might to humanity," Tyche proclaimed, "Leave the choice to the mortals. The gifts you can offer humanity shall be the stakes of this contest. Let the believers choose whom they shall worship!"The gods murmured among themselves, discussing Tyche's proposal, and nodded in agreement.Zeus, who had long been weary of the disputes, gladly said, "I shall gather the Silver humans to witness this contest. Display your powers freely; each victory will earn you cheers and glory."Aphrodite and Demeter exchanged glances, silently reaching an understanding."Esteemed king of gods, the male deities can showcase their strength through competition, but this is unfair to the goddesses!" Aphrodite, still respected in Zeus's presence, looked at the confident male deities with discontent. "We are naturally at a disadvantage in terms of strength; archery, combat, and racing are not suited to us."Demeter also spoke up, "This contest does not offer us equal benefits and risks. We refuse to accept such an arrangement!"These two principal female deities, who usually did not see eye to eye, now found common ground, demonstrating that in the face of shared interests, even enemies can become allies."The goddesses may participate in weaving and cooking contests. The choice of which competition to join is a free one, not constrained by gender," Tyche, having anticipated the goddesses' weaknesses in these areas, proposed contests that emphasized dexterity and wisdom.The two principal goddesses were satisfied. Agriculture was taught to the Silver humans by Demeter, and Aphrodite also had considerable skill in weaving and tailoring. The gods each chose their areas of expertise and began to prepare.The attendants bustled about, and soon a massive arena was constructed.Led by Prometheus, the Silver humans entered the towering structure. The goddess of victory, Nike, and the god of rivalry, Zelos, stood in the center of the arena, presiding over the contest. The domains of these two deities were a perfect fit for the competition, making them the ideal referees.Tyche also made her presence known in the arena. Resolving conflicts through contests was a natural solution, allowing her to keep the disputes within certain bounds and prevent real casualties.This reminded Tyche of the Olympic Games, and she took an interest in staying to watch.The first event to commence was the highly anticipated combat, where contestants clad in armor attacked each other, with the one who knocked the opponent's weapon out of their hand declared the winner.The Silver humans, still struggling to make ends meet, were not as enthusiastic about this activity as the gods and instead focused their attention on the goddesses on the other side.Crops sprouted densely beneath Demeter's feet, with fruit trees and wheat of varying heights quickly bearing fruit under the power of fertility, eliciting gasps of astonishment from the women. The looks of awe and veneration in the eyes of the onlookers towards the goddess of fertility increased.Wheat transformed into pure white flour in Demeter's hands. Hestia, the goddess of the hearth, took the flour from her sister, mixed it with water to form a dough, and baked it by the fire. The rich aroma attracted even the men, who had initially been focused on the combat. The sense of security brought by the flame was unparalleled, and under the warm glow of the fire, Hestia's face was bathed in a sanctimonious orange-yellow light. The peaceful goddess instantly became the absolute center of attention, with the power of the household overshadowing the beautiful and charming Aphrodite and the fiercely battling male deities for a moment.Demeter and Hestia, as expected, both emerged victorious in their respective fields of agriculture and cooking, where they were unmatched.Amidst the cheers, the two goddesses exited the stage, while the combat event on the side had yet to conclude.Next, the goddesses participating in the weaving contest made their appearance. Hera, the goddess of marriage, and Aphrodite, the goddess of love, received praise from the humans as soon as they stepped forward. However, the one who truly caught Tyche's attention was the young Athena.The goddess of strategy and planning took an unconventional approach, wearing a plain linen robe that was unremarkable and dull in appearance, which was actually a clever move on Athena's part.Tyche watched with a smile in her eyes as the goddesses got to work.The spindle spun back and forth in Aphrodite's hands, with rose petals turning into silk threads in the goddess's grasp, and a fragrant, rosy-pink cloth was quickly woven. Yet, this beautiful piece of art did not receive the attention it deserved.The goddess of love was astonished and looked back at Athena behind her.Clever Athena did not start working immediately like her rivals. The goddess chopped down trees, split them into planks, and used these materials to assemble a loom. The bark was not wasted either; in Athena's skillful hands, it was divided into thin strands and then twisted into linen thread, which was fixed onto the loom. Back and forth, the dull linen cloth quickly took shape.Hera, standing nearby, seemed to have realized something and put down her spindle to examine this unfamiliar goddess.The labor-saving loom won the favor of all the women. Aphrodite's work was beautiful, but it was not suitable for the current Silver humans. Only after they had left the difficult wilderness age and had surplus labor would such intricate luxury goods have a place to thrive.Guided by Nike, Athena approached Tyche, who was standing to the right of Zeus. The king of gods inexplicably felt a sense of trust towards this goddess, with the divine connection resonating silently and stirring the god-king's paternal affection.Tyche glanced at her smiling son without changing her expression and said, "This is Athena, daughter of the goddess of wisdom Metis, the goddess of strategy and planning, and the brilliant inheritor of the Oceanid lineage."The deities who did not participate in the contest looked on with interest. Tyche's words were somewhat veiled, but they undoubtedly conveyed a deep meaning that stirred the gods' curiosity, making their gazes more eager.Under the watchful eyes of the gods, Tyche took out the divine roles of craftsmanship and weaving, "Athena, these are your rewards for winning the contest."Tyche's unreserved favoritism only deepened the gods' speculations, and Zeus also smiled at Athena, "My mother has given these two divine roles only to you; she has high expectations for you."Athena's expression remained unchanged as she accepted Tyche's gift and bowed to step back.Tyche watched this scene, feeling as if she had returned to the time when she first came to the mountain of gods to pay homage to Gaia. At that time, her gift was the most favored by Gaia, and she received the divine role of craftsmanship.The distant memory seemed vivid, with a sorrowful Rhea sitting on the throne of the queen of gods. Who could know that beneath her gentle appearance lay an extreme madness.Cheers interrupted Tyche's reminiscence; the goddesses' contest had already ended, and the results of the male deities' combat competition were also out.Aphrodite, who had not taken the loss in the weaving contest to heart, looked towards Hera; the god of courage, Menoetius, was now facing off against the god of strength, Atlas. The two brothers warily watched each other, their shields and weapons poised, both searching for the other's vulnerability.
Hera couldn't help but focus on the final match. It was no surprise that Atlas, stuck at medium divine power without a chance to ascend, had made it to the finals; what was astonishing was the appearance of Menoetius. The god of courage, though valiant, was only a minor deity. His ability to break through the ranks and join his brother in the final was truly unexpected.Aphrodite leaned thoughtfully against her chair, her fingers caressing the rose-pink fabric as she let out a soft, amused laugh.The final had to conclude before the next round could begin, and both deities and humans were eagerly awaiting the outcome.As the god of strength and the god of courage fiercely clashed, Tyche suddenly felt a sense of unease, as if something ominous was about to happen.The prompting of the Principle arrived just in time, and Tyche's expression changed abruptly as she immediately rose to leave."Mother?" Zeus, seated beside Tyche, looked astonished and turned to her, questioning her sudden behavior.Tyche's expression was grave, and she had no time to answer her son's query. The long-silent Creator God Chaos was unwilling to sit idly by and had gathered all his strength to begin his counterattack.The earth trembled and wailed, and the crystal walls of the sky creaked with a crisp sound. A giant deity, several times larger than the Titans, stretched the heavens and earth and charged towards Mount Olympus.This colossal deity had a hundred dragon heads and two hundred hands. Each head's eyes overflowed with flames, and each mouth flicked out dark red, serpentine tongues. Some heads spoke human words, while others roared like beasts. The sound he made was louder than the thunder's roar, and every corner of the world echoed with his bellow.His upper body maintained a human form like the other deities, but below the waist was a massive serpentine tail. His heads touched the crystal walls of the sky, and his palms could embrace the entire world. His body was covered in scales, feathers, and hair, and the saliva dripping from his mouth was like venom, corroding everything it touched. This was Typhon! A monster born from the resentment and unwillingness of the Creator God Chaos!The Silver humans screamed and scattered in all directions. Atlas and Menoetius, who were in the middle of their contest, immediately separated and turned to face the enormous Typhon.Tyche subtly exerted her power, turning the rocks beneath Typhon's feet into a quagmire that swallowed his body.But in the next moment, Typhon tore the earth apart, and a horde of hideous and terrifying monsters poured out from the rift in the ground!The gods were thrown into chaos, and it took Zeus's repeated reprimands to calm them down.Accompanying Typhon was the dying struggle of Chaos. The Principle needed the original deities to come and assist; Tyche only had time to warn her sons to be careful, leaving the Lake Woman's Shield with Zeus before immediately heading to the depths of the world's essence to help the Principle suppress the rebellious Creator God.The original god of love, Eros, was the first to arrive. By the time Tyche got there, he was already on the verge of defeat and could hardly hold on.Tyche's arrival alleviated the pressure on Eros. She shouted, "Why haven't the goddess of night and the god of darkness arrived yet?"The original god of love fluttered his wings, and a few drops of brilliant divine blood seeped from them. "Tartarus is too deeply influenced by the chaotic god; his condition is not right! Nyx and Erebus are trying hard to soothe him! It's up to the two of us now!"Chaos's counterattack had been long in the making. Among the five original deities, Tartarus, the only one who inherited the chaotic attribute, was in an unclear state. Perhaps the chaotic god had planted a seed in the abyss long ago, and after so much patience, he decided to explode all at once, trying to turn the tables in one fell swoop!The chaotic god's counterattack was so fierce that it was clearly a desperate move! After exerting all his strength, the weakening would accelerate his demise. The days of being bled and flayed like a pig were already unbearable for him. This counterattack was a last-ditch effort, with no way to retreat!The Creator God's body, which had been sealed, was gradually breaking free from the Principle's constraints. Tyche keenly noticed a movement in Chaos's eyes and immediately warned the Principle and Eros to be vigilant!The Principle immediately drew more power from the world to form a seal, but the chaotic god's struggle was unprecedentedly fierce! The Creator God's divinity burned frantically, and the power he unleashed scattered the Principle's consciousness. Although the Principle's consciousness reformed in the next moment, this unprecedented situation still made Tyche and Eros feel a chill down their spines!Tyche no longer bothered to hide and summoned the half-finished Eternity Spear with a wave of her hand, stabbing it into the chaotic god Chaos's forehead in one motion!The Eternity Spear, which had been bathed in the Creator God's divine blood, let out a joyful hum. The final condition for completing this weapon—divinity—was fulfilled, and this unprecedented artifact was accidentally forged.The faint consciousness that the Eternity Spear had developed instinctively craved Chaos's powerful divinity. The part that had penetrated the chaotic god's body continued to delve deeper, and the originally dull spear body burst into brilliant golden light!Before Tyche had time to rejoice, she was met with a pair of enormous eyes!The threat of death further stimulated Chaos, and the chaotic god let out a silent roar at the goddess in front of him. In the next moment, Tyche also followed the Principle's fate and was knocked back by Chaos!The Eternity Spear, without the support of its master, did not last long and was repelled along with Tyche.The Principle exerted all its strength to bind the chaotic god, and the pressure once again fell on the original god of love, Eros.Eros, unable to bear the burden alone, let out a mournful cry. The pair of wings on his back broke simultaneously, and he was already on the verge of collapse!Tyche struggled to stand up, but before she could steady herself, she spat out a pool of blood! Typhon, who was rampaging on the earth, was wantonly destroying the world. The damage to the sky and the earth was now being reflected on their owners. Tyche felt as if her body was being torn apart, and the long-lost pain returned to her senses.At the foot of Mount Olympus, the gods, under Zeus's command, were locked in battle with Typhon.Typhon's hundred heads swayed, and the celestial deities of the stars were disoriented by his agitation. The trajectories of the stars began to shift from orderly to chaotic disorder. The North Star's light dispersed, losing its direction.Although Typhon possessed the power to rend the earth, he was not a mindless beast! On the contrary, Typhon possessed unparalleled cunning intelligence.He and the female monster Echidna, a she-demon in the abyss, had given birth to tens of thousands of monsters in the abyss! These monsters were born in the heat of the underground magma. The three-headed dog Cerberus, the nine-headed serpent Hydra, the chimeric creature Chimera with the head of a ram, the body of a lion, and the tail of a serpent, and other ferocious magical beasts were among them.The cracks in the earth gradually widened, and more and more monsters poured out from the abyss.Zeus swung his thunderbolt and chopped off Typhon's head. The foul-smelling black blood gushed out from the wound like a waterfall! Zeus quickly raised the Lake Woman's Shield in front of him. The king of gods' chariot, blessed by Tyche and the sea deities, was immune to Typhon's corrosive blood, but the black eagles pulling the chariot were not so fortunate. These industrious birds didn't even have time to let out a cry before they turned into a puff of blue smoke and vanished!