I Reborn as a God Within a Statue, And You Ask Me to Enslave All Gods?-Chapter 73 --Millennial Eagle

"It’s time to make a trip to Lonehawk Ridge. Annasi has acted far too arrogantly, slaughtering my brother, Dark Troll—they must pay the price in blood!"

The Ice Troll took a deep breath, a glacial gleam flashing in its eyes.

No matter how strong the spellbeast hiding in Annasi was, it refused to believe that it could compare to Millennial Eagle!

From what it knew, that eagle had already lived for a thousand years, nearing the threshold of pseudo-Tier-6. Such a terrifying existence far surpassed the strongest beings in this entire region.

Even itself had to bow in submission before the Millennial Eagle—let alone whatever creature lurked in Annasi!

Thomas and Tommy were nothing more than Tier-4 Awakeners, and Annasi likely had no Tier-5 Awakeners at all. The so-called powerful entity residing in the village was most likely just a Tier-5 spellbeast—an absolute joke when compared to a pseudo-Tier-6 Millennial Eagle!

After the Ice Troll made its decision, the Fire Troll beside it quickly understood its intent and nodded seriously.

Dark Troll had been just as strong as them—yet had been easily slain. Even if they joined forces, they stood no chance against the entity in Annasi.

The best course of action was to seek external reinforcements!

Besides, such a mysterious existence—one that disrupted the natural order of spellbeasts—would not have escaped the notice of a thousand-year-old eagle that had ruled this region for centuries.

Back in Annasi

Thomas returned swiftly to Annasi.

Upon his arrival, he wasted no time. He carefully placed the remaining two scrolls on the altar before the statue of Deus Initium, then knelt in deep gratitude.

At the time, Deus Initium had granted him five scrolls.

Three had already been used—two still remained.

Now that he had returned safely, he no longer needed them for protection.

"Oh, mighty Deus Initium, Black Iron’s Lord Tom has agreed to elevate Annasi to the status of a town. Here is the official decree he has signed!"

As he spoke, Thomas respectfully placed the stamped document from Lord Tom on the altar.

Then, as if remembering something, he added with great seriousness,

"However, while we have many people in the village now, housing remains scarce. Many still have to share cramped rooms, and various essential facilities are lacking..."

"To truly become a town, we must lay a solid foundation."

Thomas was not blindly satisfied with their progress.

He had already contemplated this on the way back—

If Annasi was to become a town, it could not be in name only!

They needed to integrate the four original villages, establish a strong infrastructure, and construct key public facilities like schools and hospitals.

After reporting to Deus Initium, Thomas immediately sought out Village Chief John and began drawing up a comprehensive development plan for the town.

They divided the settlement into distinct zones:

At its heart was the Sacrificial District, a vast open area reserved for religious ceremonies and daily morning and evening prayers.Surrounding it, they connected the four former villages into a unified residential district, linked by roads, a trading hub, and an academy.They also reorganized the farmland, implementing a centralized system for planting and harvesting.

With the growing number of Awakeners in Annasi, farming had become much easier. A structured plan would greatly enhance efficiency, allowing them to optimize food production based on population needs.

Once the plan was finalized, Thomas and John publicly posted the new town layout—

And then mobilized the villagers to turn the vision into reality!

Although transforming a village into a town was a massive undertaking that required immense resources and labor, Annasi now had:

10 Tier-3 Awakeners20 Tier-2 Awakeners138 Tier-1 Awakeners

With so many Awakeners working together, the pace of construction was astonishing!

In most other villages and towns, Awakeners were regarded as elite warriors, rarely participating in menial labor.

Chopping wood? Building roads? Constructing houses?

Unthinkable.

But in Annasi, Thomas’s word was law.

Every Awakener in the village had received the blessing of Deus Initium.

At the very least, they were all E-rank Devotees—

And Devotees at this rank were extremely devout, incapable of disobeying a missionary of Deus Initium!

Thus, as Annasi’s transformation surged forward, the entire town united in tireless effort.

Everyone’s face radiated anticipation for the glorious future ahead!

A Month and a Half Later

Time flew by.

In just six weeks, Annasi had undergone a complete metamorphosis.

Inside the sacred statue, Owen loomed over Annasi like a titan, watching as it had transformed beyond recognition.

No—

It was no longer Annasi Village.

It was now Annasi Town!

The town had been built precisely according to Thomas and John’s blueprint, seamlessly uniting the four former villages into a single entity.

Its size had expanded dramatically, and its infrastructure was now highly developed—

With everything from commerce to entertainment fully established.

And now, as the final pieces fell into place—

Owen could feel it.

The time for ascension had arrived.

The requirement to upgrade to a 2-Star Ancient God had been fulfilled!

"...It’s true." Owen murmured.

A god’s true foundation is the faith of mortals.

Through their devotion, through their offerings—gods are born.

"To advance to a 2-Star Ancient God, I need 15,000 Divine Points and a fully established town under my domain."

"Both the town and its people have evolved together."

Owen’s understanding of divinity deepened, and a smile spread across his face.

He had prepared for this moment for a long time.

Now, it was finally within reach.

Once he became a 2-Star Ancient God, his power would surge once again—

Even Tier-6 spellbeasts would no longer pose a threat!

More importantly, as a 2-Star Ancient God, his Godhood Rank would ascend—

He would no longer be the deity of a mere village—

He would be the guardian god of an entire town—a qualitative leap in status!

At that moment—

Owen narrowed his eyes, turning his gaze beyond the town’s borders.

"Lurking in the shadows... Do you dare to step inside?"

He could sense them.

More and more spellbeasts were gathering outside his domain.

Many of them were Peak Tier-4 spellbeasts, attempting to spy on Annasi Town from a distance.

Clearly—

The massacre of the foxes, the death of Dark Troll—

Had left a deep psychological scar on the region’s spellbeasts.

They did not dare step inside.

But their growing numbers outside the town meant only one thing—

They were plotting something.

Yet to Owen, Tier-4 spellbeasts were nothing more than pests.

They could plot all they wanted.

Without true power, they were mere clowns putting on an act.

But the moment they dared to cross the boundary—

He would show them the true meaning of death.

"...Let them wander outside for now."

"When I ascend to 2-Star Ancient God, my divine territory will expand—"

"And they’ll all be trapped inside."

Owen smirked.

Then, he funneled all 15,000 Divine Points into the God Mark on his forehead.

He eagerly awaited the unfathomable transformation that awaited him.

Meanwhile, Outside Annasi Town...

Deep within a hidden valley, a vast assembly of spellbeasts had gathered.

One by one, they used their claws to cut open their limbs, letting their blood drip into a dark crimson pool.

The air reeked of raw blood, swirling in nauseating waves.

Standing at the edge of this bloody altar, the Ice Troll watched coldly.

Whether willingly or not, these spellbeasts had no choice—

For this was Millennial Eagle’s plan.

And the Millennial Eagle, having lived for a thousand years, wasted no time once it decided to take action. It prepared meticulously, exercising utmost caution and vigilance.

The blood pool, formed from the collected essence of numerous spellbeasts, was merely one of its preparatory measures.

"Annasi’s hidden spellbeast has indeed drawn the attention of the Millennial Eagle..."

The Ice Troll murmured to itself, eyes flickering with a mixture of awe and trepidation.