I, with my frail and sickly body, simultaneously traverse hundreds of worlds.

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“I do, Stheno.”

"Sweetie, remember to call me 'big sister'~"

So, they exchanged Medusa's eyes and accepted Stheno's kiss and blood.

Bai Zhi became the fourth brother among the three Gorgon sisters.

He truly became the son of the Greek gods, as the son of the second generation of the Greek Titans.

"Things have turned out pretty surreal... especially you, Kraken. I thought our meeting would be a matter of life and death."

Rubbing her eyes, Bai Zhi lowered her gaze. Besides its petrifying effect, the Petrifying Demon Eye, transformed from the Perfect Goddess Eye, retained some of its former divine abilities, such as seeing through disguises and even understanding life and death.

"It's just the Sea God's order, just this once."

Kraken grew increasingly disgusted with Angelica dahurica. Next time, even without Poseidon's orders, it would risk its life to make Angelica dahurica pay a terrible price.

"Well, it's still up to us whose life Lord Poseidon saved."

Bai Zhi's tone was subtle. The three rings on her right hand, which had been soaked in seawater overnight, still maintained their shimmering luster.

Although the three mechanical dolls gifted by Lord Hephaestus were unwilling to become Bai Zhi's maids, they accepted him as their master.

Bai Zhi's usual disdainful expression stemmed from her personality and past experiences, but when she truly faced mortal danger...

The three divine geniuses, Iroha, Yaya, and Komurasaki, will make those who offend Baizhi realize the greatness of Hephaestus's creations.

Before long, the shadow of the mainland appeared before them. Before Bai Zhi could react, Kraken swung its tentacles violently, throwing her toward the mainland. The force was so great that the moment Bai Zhi was thrown, a sonic boom cloud caused by breaking the sound speed exploded, causing the ferocious beasts near the sea to tuck their tails between their legs and turn to flee.

"Hey, even though we're mortal enemies, at least say goodbye before you part ways."

Without losing her composure, Bai Zhi calmly spun around in mid-air to dissipate the force, and stood steadily on the edge of the beach. She turned back and waved goodbye to Kraken.

However, his gaze was directed toward the Island of No Return.

Having Stheno's bloodline, Bai Zhi could vaguely sense Stheno's condition: he was exhausted but not in danger, in a bad mood but still had his wicked senses; overall, he was still alive and well.

The other party must have also used their bloodline perception to know that Bai Zhi was safe and sound, which is why they remained so calm.

Otherwise, what appears to be a guy whose strength and mental energy are exhausted would be swept away by the tsunami waves.

Not everyone's system is as inhuman as Durandal's.

That said, after inheriting the immortal body, Paimon took the initiative to challenge Durandal, hoping to please him, which backfired.

Shaking her head and sighing, Bai Zhi used the compass to guide her, preparing to first deal with the hundred-eyed giant Argo and complete Hermes's request. It would be even better if she could obtain His divine blessing through this.

Bai Zhi thought to herself without any expectation.

If we say that Zeus's divine blessing is the most difficult to obtain among the twelve Olympian gods, then Hermes and Poseidon's divine blessings are arguably the second most difficult to acquire.

After all, one is the god of lies, so how could it not have undergone a dozen or twenty trials? And the other is so arrogant that he sees humans as objects to be taken at will, so how could he be willing to give him divinity?

In the age of the Greek gods, the vegetation was lush and green. Herbs and potion ingredients, which are now treasured, were readily available at that time, so abundant that they were like weeds.

However, Bai Zhi is not picky, and the hamster's hoarding nature is instantly triggered when it has an almost infinitely large 'storage space'.

He carefully dug the medicinal herbs out of the soil and put them into the shared space to make up for the loss he had incurred from wasting a lot of hamburgers on fishing.

"Hmm? This feeling..." Bai Zhi stopped digging for potions and gripped the ice block he had summoned using his ice elemental power. The power of the sun melted the ice block into water, which cleansed his hands of filth. After all, he couldn't afford to be disrespectful to the god who was about to appear.

"Lady Hera, Lady Athena, your arrival has brought great honor to this place. I regret that I cannot treat you as equals. Please forgive my rudeness."

With her right hand on her chest, Bai Zhi bowed her head and bent over, receiving the two goddesses who appeared before her with the most standard aristocratic etiquette.

Adorned with a laurel wreath, a long white robe, and holding a shield and scepter, the peerless beauty—Athena, the goddess of victory.

Wearing a fitted crimson gown, her posture was elegant, and every movement of her hands and feet exuded nobility, a nobility that surpassed all others—the goddess Hera.

The Book of the Sons of the Greek Gods: Chapter 134 The Winds of Change

The gods can be the cure for the world's ailments, or they can be the poison that destroys everything.

A god with approving eyes desires more.

"Congratulations on embarking on your own path. Heroes are never destined to be heroes, but rather people who, through their own will, yearn to change and witness an unjust world, and to accomplish the impossible epic. Only then can they be called heroes."

Athena gazed at Bai Zhi as if she were looking at a precious jade being polished, dazzling and captivating, yet still with greater potential for development. She had to give it more, stronger, and more cruel trials to polish the jade to an even more radiant state.

The God who was always critical was filled with remorse.

“You’re wrong, you’re all wrong, Jason. You’ve strayed from your destiny. Why, why, my child (believer)? Wouldn’t it be better to follow the guidance of destiny, heed the instructions of the gods, and walk the path destined for you, with their approval and blessing? Why choose this path that leads to certain death?”

Hera's eyes showed compassion and sorrow. This disobedient child had been completely led astray by the evil god in a corner she hadn't noticed, to the point that even she, the queen of the gods, couldn't reverse it.

"My child, would you like to tell your mother (the deity) about the grievances you have suffered?" Hera touched Bai Zhi's face, her gentle touch filled with love and care for her child (believer), and that maternal instinct was no illusion.

The title of Goddess is well-deserved.

"I'm sorry, Lady Hera. I will always remember your kindness. If it weren't for your help, I would probably have died at my uncle's hands long ago. Without you, I wouldn't be who I am today," Bai Zhi said sincerely, holding Hera's hand.

If we were to say that among the Greek gods, there are only three goddesses whom Bai Zhi does not dislike but highly reveres.

Hephaestus is a yandere mother whose love stems from her betrayal of her 'wife,' transferring that love to her 'children.' The origin and progression of this relationship are both morbidly twisted.

Hestia is a gentle mother, but a gentle god is gentle to everyone. If one mistakenly believes that she is only gentle to oneself, and then becomes complacent and arrogant, it will end in a bitter breakup, and nothing will be left unrecoverable.

Hera was a loving mother, but she only gave her love to a few people who recognized her, and Bai Zhi happened to be one of them. Just like a real mother, she wanted to give him the best help, make the best plans, and guide him to a bright future.

“But, Lady Hera, people grow. The people they meet, the things they encounter, the choices they make, and the consequences they bear—all these things together make up the individual Jason. Lady Hera, you mean well, but I want to try and see if I can reach the end of this crumbling situation on my own.”

Hera was stunned, and the way she looked at Bai Zhi changed. If Bai Zhi was a child (a believer) in her eyes before, then now, perhaps she was truly regarded as a child by Hera.

“Since it is your decision, how could I, as your mother, stop you? Jason, go and do it. Show everyone the future you desire, let your story spread throughout Greece, and prove to the gods that you are my child and I am proud of you.”

Hera's only flaw was her anger and jealousy over Zeus's infidelity.

But this was not Hera's doing. As a wife, she could not keep her husband's love. Zeus's reputation for being philandering was known to all the Greeks and gods. They praised the lord of the gods for his amorousness, but no one understood the pain of Hera, the queen of the gods.

As the goddess representing marriage and chastity, Hera's very existence is the biggest joke of her divine role.

She's said to be jealous, but ultimately, Hera just wanted to protect her marriage. Is that wrong?

Yes, Hera is right, Bai Zhi is right too, so is the one who is wrong, the king of the gods who created everything, Zeus?

No, Zeus was right. The king of the gods never makes mistakes, because when the king of the gods makes a mistake, it means the countdown to the end of the contemporary Greek mythological lineage has begun...

Hera fell silent for a moment, her gaze sweeping over Jason, who had just come of age. She had also heard of the rumors of a cosmological revolution, but she had taken it as a joke. After all, a human from the Iron Age dared to claim to be the new king of the gods.

Is there a more absurd joke than this?

"I thought it was a prank by the gods, but I never imagined that the source of the winds of change was the children of the gods (believers)."

But when the truth was finally laid bare before her, Hera realized that reality was far more bizarre and dramatic than any story.

“Child, you have taken the wrong path, and Zeus will not let you off the hook… Tsk, the ending is set in stone. Hephaestus did something foolish, but in the end, he received the divine blessing of unconditional obedience, which no god can take away.”

Hera, as the Queen of the Gods, saw far more than any of the other gods. As she carefully examined Bai Zhi, many things from the past came to mind.

Apart from the occasional unintentional changes, all the pieces that the gods secretly placed, whether Bai Zhi knew them or not, were revealed before her eyes.

It was only then that Hera realized that the gods, who appeared carefree and frivolous on the surface, had secretly worked so efficiently that they had wrapped Bai Zhi into an unsolvable ball of yarn at the level of fate.

“Take my advice, my child. The simplest and clearest path for you right now is to find Chiron, learn the skills necessary to become a hero, and then follow the guidance of fate to embark on a journey to find the Golden Fleece.”

Hera no longer intended to hide anything and openly recounted the adventures of Jason on the Argo.

Even Hera couldn't unravel the many pieces laid out by the gods. It would be better to follow fate and cleverly decipher the gods' hidden plans within the framework of a mythological universe.

Furthermore, once he has passed his destiny and is no longer considered a chosen one, without the correction of heaven and earth, his position as the king of gods will begin to waver. With her persuasion, Zeus will at most keep a close eye on Bai Zhi's later life until her lifespan naturally comes to an end.

Immortality is not the same as immortality.

Zeus will not spare the living, but he will not care about the dead.

"I can give you the divine blessing you lack, the divine body you desire to complete, provided you pass the graduation exam of the centaur sage Chiron."

Unable to coerce Hera into giving up, they resorted to bribery.

Upon hearing this, Bai Zhi's instinct to make amends compelled him to agree. He had just opened his mouth when reason returned to his brain, and he froze, but he still agreed in the end.

“I understand, Lady Hera. I promise you I will go and learn from Chiron... after I have completed Lady Athena’s request.”

Bai Zhi turned her gaze and saw the goddess waiting smilingly to the side, waving and greeting her.

Having barely managed to overcome the Hera problem, the next challenge was Athena, the Greek goddess of victory who was both the most intelligent and the most difficult to deal with.

The Book of the Greek Gods and Their Sons: Chapter 135 The Legend of Hades

Fate is like two uninterrupted threads.

The unpredictable nature of the gods can lead to drastically different outcomes.

Hera wished Bai Zhi a happy life, while Athena wished for her to live a passionate one.

"Athena, I have completed your mission, obtained Medusa's Eye of Enchantment, and perfectly fulfilled your requirements. Please give me your next instructions."

Bai Zhi left Hera's embrace, a calm ripple flickering in his clear eyes. He would follow the gods' instructions, no matter what. His body, still awaiting repair, destined him to be unable to escape or go far away.

Athena didn't speak, but looked Bai Zhi up and down, especially lingering on her right eye for a moment.

"You've done very well. You've not only met my requirements but also successfully completed Uncle Poseidon's trial. The legend of the hero receiving three beautiful women from the gods has already spread among the bards. You've taken the first step towards becoming a hero."

"Thank you for the compliment, Lady Athena."

Bai Zhi did not inquire how those troublesome bards in the sea somehow knew the past of the invisible island in the ocean.

"Forget about those three sisters. Monsters should not be near a hero. This is the goddess's warning to you."

"My early life was not happy. My father and mother were separated from me for long periods of time when I was very young because of my uncle. I could only look forward to family affection but never reach it. Only Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa made me feel what family is."

His dark and violet pupils shone with a warm light. Bai Zhi looked directly at Athena, his sincere and pure smile a rare expression of his true feelings before the gods. He said:

"The initial bond began with a misunderstanding, and everything that followed was merely a continuation of that initial bond, and also the future I chose. Therefore, no matter how many hardships and dangers lie on my path forward, I will overcome them and fulfill the promise I made to the three Sthenes sisters, personally preparing a sumptuous feast to entertain them."

To confront Zeus, the king of the gods, because of a casually agreed-upon promise was an incredibly crazy and mindless choice, yet Bai Zhi willingly accepted it.

Humanity's yearning for freedom is invincible. It is a "desire," a "madness."

But it is also the instinct of life, the persistence and reason that has led humanity from complete ignorance to the present day.

Athena clapped her hands in admiration; the kind of hero she hoped to see was someone like Bai Zhi, with the will to push the impossible forward.

Therefore, she wanted to completely eliminate any possibility of Bai Zhi turning back.

"Have you heard the legend of Persephone, the goddess of seeds?" Athena's fingers twirled, and a magnificent human face appeared in the void.

Beneath the brown, wavy hair was a weary, tearful face. The sorrow of crying did not obscure the goddess's beauty; instead, it added a broken beauty that made one feel pity for her.

"I apologize, Athena. My knowledge of the gods comes entirely from reading and learning in the royal library of the Kingdom of Iolcas."

In her previous life, Bai Zhi's knowledge of various myths was limited to knowing some common knowledge, but when it came to details, she was completely clueless, just like an ordinary person.

The Kingdom of Aeolus is a nation that worships Hera. Being familiar with all twelve Olympian gods is the limit for them. The seed goddess Persephone is too niche, and Bai Zhi has absolutely no recollection of her.

Hera, however, clearly realized Athena's intentions. Her sorrowful expression suddenly changed, and she exclaimed excitedly, "Athena, are you insane? Are you trying to completely destroy this child's future?!"

“No, no, no.” Shaking her head in denial, Athena spoke quite seriously: “How can this be considered ruining Jason? I just intend for him to let go of his unrealistic fantasies and embrace the future he is destined to have, the future he is destined to have as a hero.”

"Shut up!"

Hera had no intention of listening to Athena's nonsensical ramblings. She took Bai Zhi's hand and planned to take him directly to find Chiron.

Athena remained unmoved, her gaze fixed on Bai Zhi, and said, word by word, "Little Jason, have you ever heard the legend of the monster Gorgon? It is said that the fallen goddess devoured her two sisters, becoming a petrified monster in a state of utter depravity. Coincidentally, my Athena's Shield is missing the head of a monster. Gorgon is a good choice. What do you think?"

Bai Zhi stopped in his tracks. He could disregard the others, but not Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa.

Stheno, who risked offending the Greek pantheon by performing a blood transfusion ceremony, was even more unwilling to give up.

"Please tell me about Persephone."

Hera was present; Persephone could not possibly be Zeus's lover again.

Bai Zhi thought to herself, "But the information Athena gave was no less terrible than helping Zeus find a lover."

because......

"Persephone is the Queen of the Underworld whom Hades personally snatched back from the real world, and she is also the daughter of Demeter."

Athena's idea of ​​giving Bai Zhi was not complicated.

“You brought Persephone back to the real world from the underworld and sent her back to Demeter’s side, stopping the madness of this goddess of harvest. The earth has lost its divine power of harvest, and I’m afraid many people will die this winter.”

To be honest, Bai Zhi would be quite shocked to hear that many people would starve to death, and she would do everything she could to save them.