Chapter23-Hell’s Scythe

"20 divine points?"

Seeing the message from the goddess Mary, Owen fell into brief contemplation.

He currently had 150 divine points, which was not a huge amount.

Spending 20 divine points was still a considerable expense for him.

Since Mary had set the price at 20 divine points, she had likely already offered it to several deities, but none had agreed to the trade.

For the deities who were just starting out, 20 divine points was a significant decision.

A few months from now, the price of these medicinal seeds would likely drop considerably.

Thus, even those who had enough divine points were probably hesitant, choosing to wait and observe.

After all, the territories surrounding various deities were dangerous, and if their divine points ran too low, they might even face eradication.

"How many seeds of Prismatic Succulent do you have?"

After thinking for a moment, Owen typed back.

If the quantity was high enough, he would consider purchasing them, even if it meant spending a large amount of divine points.

Most deities likely didn't have as many awakeners under their command as he did, so their demand for medicinal seeds was not as pressing.

However, Owen had more than forty awakeners under him.

If he could successfully cultivate these seeds, it would bring tremendous improvements to his forces!

When the Divine War eventually broke out, this advantage would be invaluable!

"I have around one thousand seeds."

Mary quickly replied.

"One thousand seeds..."

Owen carefully calculated. If spaced out properly, this amount should be enough to fully cultivate his enhanced farmland.

Currently, he only had one Enhanced Farmland Scroll, but for now, that was sufficient.

Although many deities were selling Enhanced Farmland Scrolls in the Trading Channel, the prices were ridiculously high—as much as 150 divine points.

These sellers were basically extorting others like pigs for slaughter.

At that price, he was probably the only one who could afford it, but it was far too expensive to be worth the purchase.

"Alright! I'll buy them!"

Owen did not hesitate for long before agreeing to the trade.

Most deities were still accumulating their foundation to become 1-Star Ancient Gods.

Their divine points were still limited, but as time passed, divine points would likely decrease in value.

It was best to acquire these seeds now rather than wait indefinitely for another opportunity.

Since the transaction was done through the system, all details were transparent and secure, eliminating any risk of fraud or deception.

Shortly after—

As 20 divine points disappeared from Owen's reserves, a large earth-colored box appeared before him.

Inside, tiny tooth-sized Prismatic Succulent seeds were beginning to sprout and grow.

Though they had just started germinating, Owen could already sense the rich elemental energy contained within them.

While Prismatic Succulent was not a high-grade spiritual herb, its moderate quality made it perfectly suited for ordinary people and beginner awakeners.

Even elderly villagers with frail bodies could gradually awaken after consuming multiple doses of Prismatic Succulent.

"Now that I have the seeds, it's time to establish an appropriate 'Rich Soil' area."

Owen glanced outside the temple, recalling that Thomas and his group had already left the village.

Perhaps it was not the right time to rush into using the Enhanced Farmland Scroll.

Activating a Level-2 Rich Soil enhancement would cause a major disturbance in the surroundings.

It would be better to wait until Thomas and the new villagers arrived, allowing him to use the farmland scroll in their presence—thus converting many new arrivals into devoted believers!

With this in mind, Owen suppressed his excitement, knowing that waiting a bit longer wouldn't hurt while the Prismatic Succulent seeds continued germinating.

"I still don't have enough divine points. Relying solely on devotee-generated spice points is too slow—I need another way to acquire divine points faster."

Owen muttered to himself.

For deities, divine points were everything—they were of utmost importance.

Taking a deep breath, he began concentrating his divine energy, channeling his divine points into a solid form.

Gradually, a long, pitch-black scythe started materializing in his hands.

Three hours later.

The originally ethereal outline of the scythe had fully solidified into a tangible artifact.

It exuded a chilling, sinister aura, akin to the open maw of a ferocious beast.

A frigid mist, resembling white smoke, seeped from its edges, faintly freezing the surrounding air.

"Hell's Scythe!"

Owen gazed at the beginner-tier Hellish Artifact he had forged, spending ten divine points, and revealed a satisfied smile.

He had devised a way to earn divine points—

Selling Hellish Artifacts!

Ghosts equipped with Hellish Artifacts would no longer be rankless—they would immediately ascend to at least F-rank.

This was a massive power boost, making them far stronger than ordinary ghosts!

Furthermore, F-rank ghosts wielding a Hellish Artifact could advance to E-rank, a significant level-up.

This ability—to create Hellish Artifacts by consuming divine points—was exclusive to Ancient Gods.

At the moment, Owen was likely the only deity who had reached this stage.

Even if there were other Ancient Gods, it was highly unlikely that any existed in his region.

This meant that his Hellish Artifacts would have zero competition, making them a monopolized commodity!

Surely, many deities had ghost followers under their command.

For those who had Infernal Envoys, these artifacts would be an immense power boost.

For many deities, this would be an irresistible temptation!

"There's definitely a market for this item. Now for the pricing..."

After brief consideration, Owen decided not to set the price too high—at least not for now.

He wanted to ensure many deities could afford it.

With his decision made, Owen listed the Hell's Scythe in the Trading Channel.

"20 divine points. Most deities should be able to afford this."

"Three hours of effort… for some honest profit. That's fair, right?"

Owen murmured to himself, feeling rather generous.

After listing the Hell's Scythe, he reviewed its description:

[Hell's Scythe — A beginner-tier Hellish Artifact. It elevates rankless ghosts to at least F-rank and boosts F-rank ghosts to E-rank…]

In Owen's eyes, the artifact's benefits were highly appealing.

After all, an E-rank ghost was comparable to a tier-2 awakener!

For many nameless gods, this was an incredible advantage.

Most deities had few tier-2 awakeners, if any.

Furthermore, the Path to Godhood missions required them to explore beyond their territory and eliminate spellbeasts.

Thus, these Hellish Artifacts held tremendous value.

"Once I have more divine points, I should upgrade Mia and Ethan. Right now, their roles are still limited."

Owen thought to himself before resuming his mental simulation of Fireball, improving his proficiency.

"Hellish Artifacts?"

It didn't take long for Owen's Hell's Scythe to attract significant attention in the Trading Channel.

In a ruined temple, the Night Goddess Medusa narrowed her eyes.

She had strengthened many ghosts, but their combat ability was too weak—most were merely tier-1 awakener level.

If she could obtain an E-rank ghost, comparable to a tier-2 awakener, she could seize a hidden treasure vault beyond her territory!

Just as she was about to purchase the artifact, she realized—

It was already sold!

"What?! Who bought it so fast?!"

Medusa was dumbfounded.

She regretted hesitating too long, missing a golden opportunity.

"I hope another deity sells Hellish Artifacts soon..."