Most of the pyro elemental creatures halted before reaching the grand shrine nestled deep within the trench, displaying evident fear at the sight of the dark and imposing structure.0

Only the guardian proceeded slowly into the grand shrine.0

Anridar the Venom Flame Demon King, a Rank Five creature, had invested considerable effort into the creation of this dark shrine in the depths of the lava sea.0

It was common for many Rank Four and above creatures from lesser worlds to label themselves as gods.0

In fact, some worlds under the governance of the Magus Alliance adhered to a well-defined and rigid belief system in godly powers, though the Viridian Venom Flame World lacked a clear path to divinity.0

Anridar’s ascent...5