Chapter 142: Heroine's World History [Skippable]
The Seven Divine Beasts: A Tale of Legendary Creatures
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In the ancient times, before the dawn of humanity's dominion over the land, the world was ruled by seven mighty creatures known as the Divine Beasts. These colossal beings, each a personification of raw elemental power, were the undisputed rulers of their respective domains, shaping the landscape and the very forces of nature according to their will.
They were feared and revered in equal measure, and their mere presence commanded respect from all who inhabited the land. For centuries, they ruled unchallenged—until the fateful day when the Saint and the White Pegasus descended from the heavens, bringing with them the promise of a new era.
1. **Zarathar the Thunderclaw**
Zarathar was a colossal griffin-like creature, with the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle. His feathers crackled with lightning, and his roar could summon storms that darkened the skies for weeks. Zarathar ruled the skies and the mountains, his domain shrouded in perpetual thunderstorms.
His mere presence turned the highest peaks into barren wastelands, as nothing could survive the constant barrage of lightning that followed him. It was said that Zarathar's heart was made of pure thunderstone, a gem that granted him control over the storms. When the Saint faced Zarathar, the battle was one of sky and lightning, a clash that split the heavens and shook the earth.
2. **Myrmidon the Earthshaker**
Myrmidon was a titanic armored behemoth, resembling a fusion of a rhinoceros and a tortoise, with a hide as tough as the hardest stone. He ruled the earth, his every step causing earthquakes that reshaped the land. Mountains rose and fell at his command, and valleys were carved by the swipes of his massive claws.
Myrmidon's domain was the vast deserts and rugged plateaus, where his power over the earth made him the undisputed lord of all beneath the sky. The Saint, with the aid of the White Pegasus, confronted Myrmidon in a battle that shook the very foundations of the world, until finally, the Earthshaker was laid to rest, his body becoming the bedrock for future civilizations.
3. **Thalassa the Abyssal Serpent**
Thalassa was a gigantic serpent, her body stretching for miles, covered in scales as dark as the deepest ocean trench. She was the queen of the seas, her coils creating whirlpools that could swallow entire fleets, and her breath freezing the waters solid. Thalassa ruled the oceans with an iron grip, and her presence ensured that no ship could safely cross her domain.
She was both feared and worshiped by those who lived by the sea, for she held the power to grant or withhold the bounty of the oceans. The Saint and the White Pegasus fought Thalassa beneath the waves, a battle so fierce it created new islands and reshaped coastlines.
4. **Ignis the Inferno Wyrm**
Ignis was a massive serpent-like wyrm, her body wreathed in flames that could melt stone and turn forests to ash. She ruled the volcanoes and the fiery depths of the earth, her breath a torrent of molten lava that could incinerate anything in its path. Ignis was the embodiment of destruction, her fiery domain a wasteland of charred earth and smoking craters.
The Saint and White Pegasus confronted her within the heart of a great volcano, a battle of fire and light that saw the skies burn red with the heat of their clash. In the end, Ignis was defeated, her flames extinguished, and the volcanoes that once raged unchecked became dormant.
5. **Sylphora the Tempest Stag**
Sylphora was a majestic stag with antlers that stretched towards the heavens, wreathed in swirling winds. She ruled the winds and the forests, her presence heralded by gales that could uproot trees and flatten entire villages. Sylphora was a guardian of the wild, her power over the winds unmatched, and her fury capable of turning serene forests into chaotic maelstroms.
The Saint and White Pegasus faced Sylphora in the heart of an ancient forest, a battle that saw the trees bend and break under the force of the winds. With Sylphora's defeat, the winds calmed, and the once untamable forests became the cradle of new civilizations.
6. **Goroth the Stonebreaker**
Goroth was a colossal golem-like creature made entirely of stone, with veins of molten lava running through his body. He ruled the mountains and caverns, his strength unmatched by any creature. Goroth could shape the earth with his hands, creating mountains or flattening them at will.
His domain was the craggy highlands and deep underground caverns, where he slumbered for centuries, waking only to reshape the land. The Saint and White Pegasus challenged Goroth in a battle that saw entire mountain ranges rise and fall. In the end, Goroth was defeated, and the mountains he once ruled became fertile ground for new settlements.
7. **Naiyara the Frost Vixen**
Naiyara was a fox-like creature of immense size, her fur as white as snow and her breath cold enough to freeze the air itself. She ruled the tundras and icy wastes, her presence turning the land into a frozen desert where nothing could grow. Naiyara was both beautiful and deadly, her icy domain a place where only the strongest could survive.
The Saint and White Pegasus faced Naiyara in the heart of a blizzard, a battle that saw the very ice crack and shatter under the force of their struggle. With Naiyara's defeat, the tundras began to thaw, and the once desolate land became a place where life could flourish.
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With the defeat of these seven Divine Beasts, the world was irrevocably changed. The once untamable regions they ruled over became hospitable lands where humans could thrive. The Saint and White Pegasus were hailed as saviors, and their deeds became the foundation of legends.
The bodies of the Divine Beasts were said to have become the very elements that now sustain life—the earth, the rivers, the forests, and the skies. Their power, though diminished, continues to influence the world, a reminder of the ancient times when they ruled as gods.