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When third-tier gods wore their divine armors, they could rival the amplification of six-character god armors. The maximum amplification reached the peak of second-tier gods.
Thus, Ye Wen's newly developed divine armors started from the second-tier level, with a standard amplification of 10 levels.
Ye Wen's concept was as follows: first-tier gods would use first-tier divine armors, second-tier gods would use second-tier divine armors, and God Kings would use third-tier or special divine armors—since it was unclear whether there were realms beyond the God King level.
The Nine-Colored Goddess and the Food God were thrilled to receive their first-tier divine armors. They were also highly satisfied with the accompanying divine weapons. The Nine-Colored Goddess couldn't help but praise Ye Wen:
"Never would I have imagined that the Sea God possesses such exquisite craftsmanship. It's been many years since the god realm has seen a master craftsman like you. Calling you the 'Craftsman God' wouldn't be an exaggeration."
Ye Wen chuckled and replied, "You flatter me, Sister Nine-Colored. But may I ask if these two divine artifacts are enough to exchange for your divine positions?"
The Nine-Colored Goddess and the Food God exchanged glances and nodded in agreement. The Food God responded,
"Of course. To be honest, the value of these divine artifacts crafted by the Sea God for us far exceeds the worth of our divine positions.
If we had any valuable treasures on hand, we'd even consider adding more to sweeten the deal for you."
True to their nature as gods who ascended through kindness, even after countless eons, their thoughtfulness, gentleness, and amiability remained genuine. Ye Wen humbly replied,
"It's enough that you're satisfied. Please don't mention adding more. We can consider ourselves friends, and this transaction is entirely voluntary. Don't make me feel unworthy."
After exchanging pleasantries for a while longer, Ye Wen successfully obtained the divine positions he desired.
Since these divine positions were intended for his own people, the two gods didn't plan to remain in the god realm any longer. Their divine positions weren't particularly significant, so there was nothing to hand over. Everything was left to Ye Wen to handle.
However, word of Ye Wen's ability to craft divine artifacts somehow leaked out.
Most gods achieved enlightenment through martial prowess, so naturally, they already possessed their own signature weapons. Weapon-type divine artifacts were unnecessary for them.
But the vast number of second-tier gods needed the first-tier divine armors Ye Wen crafted.
After all, the initial divine armors they formed upon ascending to godhood could only amplify their strength to the peak of the second-tier level. For these second-tier gods, those armors were now somewhat inadequate. What they sought was the power of a first-tier god, and Ye Wen's first-tier divine armors perfectly met their needs.
With one party willing to pay and the other willing to craft, Ye Wen soon received a flood of orders.
At this level, everyone understood the importance of power in the universe.
While second-tier gods might seem terrifying to ordinary mortals, in the vast cosmos, where powerful beings could appear at any moment, second-tier gods were little more than larger ants.
Thus, most gods preferred to stay within the god realm, avoiding unnecessary travel—after all, their lives were precious.
Only those who were extremely confident in their strength or those who were utterly bored and wanted to escape the monotony of the god realm dared venture into the depths of the universe.
Of course, there were also gods seeking opportunities for breakthroughs in the vastness of space.
But Ye Wen wasn't about to engage in unprofitable deals. Crafting divine armors required the use of divine energy.
Thus, Ye Wen demanded divine cores or divine positions as equivalent exchange items. This left many weaker gods sighing in frustration—they simply didn't possess such treasures.
In no time, Ye Wen amassed a fortune.
After all, divine cores were hard currency among the gods, akin to gold in the mortal world.
Aside from cultivating new gods, divine cores could also serve as emergency reserves of divine energy—though few gods actually used them this way.
After all, generating a divine core required an immense amount of faith energy. If the core's essence was damaged, the divine core would degrade, making it a complete loss.
The commotion caused by Ye Wen's activities naturally caught the attention of the four idle God Kings.
The usually taciturn Evil God King Ji Dong jokingly remarked,
"Looks like this young man isn't someone who likes to sit still. He's already stirred up quite a bit of trouble in less than a year since arriving in the god realm."
The Destruction God King sat indifferently on his throne, casting a casual glance at the movements in the god realm.
"What's so strange about it? He just arrived in the god realm without any foundation, so naturally, he'd form alliances and stir things up. However, he truly is talented—he managed to craft divine armors that enhance second-tier gods to first-tier levels, indirectly restoring much of the god realm's strength."
"A little noise isn't necessarily a bad thing. The god realm has been lifeless for too long—it's no wonder the previous two God Kings reincarnated into the mortal realm to find some entertainment," the Life God King added with a light laugh.
The royal-like Good God King Lie Yan commented nonchalantly,
"At least this youngster follows the rules. The previous Asura God was always causing trouble—it was infuriating. If not for his decent strength, we would've stripped him of his Law Enforcer position long ago."
Mentioning the previous Asura God, none of the four God Kings held him in high regard. This sparked a lively discussion as they collectively criticized the former Asura God.
Meanwhile, Ye Wen had no time to care about what others thought.
Having accepted payment, he naturally had to deliver the goods. Now, Ye Wen was both pained and delighted as he worked tirelessly crafting divine armors for the second-tier gods.
However, these gods would never know that the cost of divine energy and materials Ye Wen expended was far lower than the value of the divine cores he received.
So, indeed, technology was the primary driver of productivity.
Idling around and wasting time would only allow someone like Ye Wen to reap the benefits.
As time passed, Ye Wen's cultivation gradually increased.
It was strange—once the hardest barrier was broken in this world, subsequent levels could be slowly ground out over time.
Thus, most first- and second-tier gods in the god realm were at their peak states.
Unbeknownst to him, three years had already passed in the god realm, while a millennium had elapsed on Douluo.
Time had wrought great changes; many things were no longer the same.
The Douluo Continent had completed its transformation, evolving into a modern society.
However, the name "Douluo Continent" had been replaced with "Holy Spirit Continent." Only scholars and top-tier experts remembered the continent's original name.
The people Ye Wen was familiar with hadn't perished. Those who were meant to ascend received divine positions, while others were temporarily sealed away, awaiting future deployment.
During this millennium, Ye Wen ensured that the concept of "Douluo Planet" was popularized across the Holy Spirit Continent, ensuring that the name "Douluo" didn't fade entirely.
With the development of the times, the Holy Spirit Continent advanced its maritime capabilities and achieved the unification of the entire Douluo Star.
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