Carlotta quickly left, using shrinking magic whenever she encountered a gap. After spending some time, she successfully escaped from the ruins of this Supreme God City.

Outside, Carlotta swept her gaze around and didn't see Amelia's figure. Her heart immediately sank.

"I'm here."

Before Carlotta could do anything, a voice came from afar.

Carlotta perked up and hurried toward the direction the voice came from, quickly swimming over and finding Amelia in a corner.

Amelia was unharmed. Seeing Carlotta, she said, "Earlier, I saw a strange person approaching from a distance. My instinct told me something was off about that person, so I hid myself."

She described the person's appearance, it matched exactly the remnant soul of the God of Eternal Darkness.

Carlotta didn't know what this thing truly was, so she could only temporarily refer to it as the remnant soul of the God of Eternal Darkness.

"You were right to hide."

Carlotta's expression turned grim. She briefly explained, pointing out just how terrifying that entity was.

Although she still didn't know exactly what it was, back in the Fourth World, that thing had relentlessly pursued even a High Priestess, forcing her to flee, this alone shows how terrifying it truly was.

After Carlotta finished explaining, Amelia's face was filled with shock.

She had merely sensed that this area shouldn't be freely entered by just anyone, so out of caution, she had hidden herself. But the story Carlotta told astonished her deeply.

She never expected that thing to be a strange entity from the Fourth World.

"In any case, that creature is in this city. We should keep our distance."

Carlotta said solemnly.

Although she was confident in her own strength, even capable of fighting an Exalted, encountering such a bizarre entity meant it was better to keep her distance. Reckless risks were not worth taking.

This was the first time Amelia had seen Carlotta look so serious. Without another word, she quickly followed Carlotta away.

The two retreated a great distance, passing several underwater cities, before finally feeling slightly more at ease.

By then, another dawn had already arrived.

Carlotta eagerly opened her intelligence panel and began reading.

[ 1: The method of mastering the Central Continent language is as follows...]

The first piece of intelligence told Carlotta how to master the Central Continent language. This was truly useful information, and Carlotta immediately became alert.

Once she mastered the necessary knowledge, she could finally decipher the content inscribed on those eighteen stone tablets.

She continued reading the next pieces of intelligence.

[ 2: The application method of telepathic communication, try the following steps to master it...]

The second piece of intelligence made Carlotta pause. It was an unexpected bonus.

Back in the temple, she had sensed from the statue a method of communication that required no words, only mental transmission, and had understood its meaning. She had found that method quite intriguing.

This wasn't a technique exclusive to any particular path of transcendence. It was a skill anyone could learn.

Of course, although it was a skill anyone could theorise master, it wasn't something one could simply pick up. It was somewhat complicated.

Once she had free time, she absolutely had to master this technique.

[ 3: In a divine war from the distant past, a small fragment of the God of Eternal Darkness's soul was torn away. This fragment was obtained by a Demigod of Destruction, who consumed it and gained a lifespan far longer than his original. However, a god's soul is clearly not easily absorbed. His condition deteriorated severely, and most of the time he could only remain in deep slumber. When he occasionally awoke, he was dazed and distracted, acting only on instinct.]

Carlotta's eyes broadened. So that eerie entity was called the Demigod of Destruction?

"Demigod of Destruction? Consumed a fragment of the God of Eternal Darkness's soul?"

Carlotta muttered softly.

This explained why the entity bore the appearance of the God of Eternal Darkness, it had clearly been influenced by the god's soul. Even if it was only a tiny fragment, a god's soul was clearly not something easily digested.

Furthermore, the title "Demigod of Destruction" made Carlotta uneasy. The suffix "demigod" sounded terrifying.

Who was stronger, demigods or Exalted? Or was it merely a matter of naming? Were Exalted from opposing factions simply called demigods?

Regardless, this Demigod of Destruction clearly couldn't be compared to ordinary Exalted. After all, he had consumed a fragment of a god's soul. Even if it caused him great harm and instability, he was still not easy to deal with.

Carlotta had no intention of risking a confrontation with such a being. She never fought battles she couldn't win.

'Why is intelligence so scarce at such a critical moment?'

Seeing only three pieces of intelligence, Carlotta felt a hint of helplessness deep inside.

She decided to reexamine the first two pieces of intelligence. After some thought, she decided to learn the technique of mentally transmitting her thoughts first, as it seemed easier and wouldn't take too much time.

This technique has a name: the Thought-Sense Method.

Carlotta began attempting to learn it. According to the explanation in the intelligence, mastering this method was truly not difficult, simply project the meaning one wishes to convey onto the mental plane, then radiate one's mental waves toward outward the target, allowing the recipient to understand the intended message.

Not only did Carlotta learn it herself, but she also taught it to Amelia.

"This is a technique I learned earlier in the temple ruins. It's very useful."

Carlotta had already prepared a plausible backstory.

After hearing Carlotta's description of the Thought-Sense Method, Amelia immediately became deeply interested, as this skill was truly practical.

The two began learning together.

As it turned out, this small technique wasn't overly difficult to master.

After several hours, both Carlotta and Amelia had successfully learned the method.

From then on, they no longer needed to speak aloud. Simply using the Thought-Sense Method, they can convey their thoughts through the mental plane.

What makes this technique interesting is that, when wishing to communicate actively with someone, it wasn't necessary for both parties to know the Thought-Sense Method. As long as one person knew it and initiated the connection, they could understand the other's intended meaning.

After quickly mastering the Thought-Sense Method and testing it a few times to confirm there were no issues, Carlotta redirected her attention to mastering the Central Continent language.

Mastering the Central Continent language was essential to deciphering the content on those eighteen stone tablets. Carlotta could only hope that the inscriptions wouldn't disappoint her.

This was a rather ordinary city, not large, not small, scattered with several temples, though now all lay in ruins.

Within this city, Carlotta remained for several days.

The seawater in the deep sea was far calmer than imagined, though perhaps it was simply calm recently.

Water covered the vast city, seeping into every tiny crevice, blanketing this underwater metropolis with green moss.

Carlotta told Amelia they would rest here for a while, waiting for the High Priestess to catch up.

If the High Priestess emerges from the alternate space, she will inevitably head toward the City of the Supreme God. And along the straight path to that city, this submerged metropolis lay directly in her way.

By waiting here, they could detect the High Priestess in time and prevent her from reaching the City of the Supreme God.

The existence of the Demigod of Destruction troubled Carlotta deeply. She knew even if she went with the High Priestess, she'd be powerless against this being. Rather than recklessly provoking conflict, it was better to wait and avoid confrontation for now.

During the wait, Carlotta naturally began studying the language from the Central Continent.

In mastering languages, Carlotta felt she possessed at least a little talent. The languages of other worlds, from initial exposure to full understanding, hadn't taken her very long to learn.

Otherworldly languages had systems entirely different from her own world's, making them far more difficult to learn. Yet even so, she could still grasp them quickly.

Therefore, the Central Continent's language, being native to this world, must have some similarities. Mastering it shouldn't be excessively difficult.

After several days, Carlotta had already grasped about seventy to eighty percent of the language. Not perfectly fluent, but reading and recognizing characters poses no major problem.

Even if she encountered unfamiliar characters, her Intelligence could function as a dictionary, helping her resolve any confusion instantly.

Her progress in language acquisition satisfied Carlotta greatly. Unfortunately, the Intelligence had provided little valuable information these past few days.

"Let me see..."

Carlotta retrieved the first stone tablet.

The tablet was black, its inscriptions barely visible, requiring careful scrutiny to make out.

Carlotta's expression turned serious. Relying on her recent studies, she quickly completed the translation.

[Am I dreaming, or am I in reality? I can no longer distinguish. To ensure my eternal existence, I accepted the arrangements and preparations from the god. My state has become strange, neither fully divine nor fully human. Yet I will never forget what I had to do. As the Child of God, I must fulfill the god's arrangements...]

The content of the first stone tablet was explosive!

The one who left this inscription was naturally the Supreme God of the Central Continent. Yet within the tablet, he referred to himself as the Child of God, a being created through divine arrangements.

Others called him the Supreme God, but that was merely a title given by others. For a long time, his condition had seemed peculiar, making it difficult for him to handle everything personally. Thus, even with misunderstandings, he couldn't resolve them.

As for why the Child of God's state was so strange, it was remarkably similar to the Demigod of Destruction.

The Demigod of Destruction became this way after devouring a god's soul. The Child of God's condition wasn't quite as severe, because he hadn't forcibly consumed a god's soul. Instead, with a god's help, he acquired, through special means, an ability similar to that of devouring a divine soul.

Yes, the Child of God was an extremely ancient being, perhaps even known to the High Priestess. He was preserved for future generations through the collective arrangements of many gods.

'Incredible.'

Carlotta thought silently.

The first stone tablet described the origins of the Child of God.

After finishing it, Carlotta took out the second stone tablet.

[My purpose is to resist foreign enemies. These invaders come from the depths of the stars. No one knows their exact origins. We collectively call them Outer Gods. Among these Outer Gods are many powerful beings comparable to our gods. We've clashed with them numerous times in the cosmos, even some battles occurred within our world, shattering it completely. The world I once belonged to was destroyed for this very reason...]

The second stone tablet recounted events from a distant past, and mentioned the enemy's origins for the first time.

Outer Gods...

Carlotta's eyes grew complex, her thoughts drifting.

Beings from the depths of the stars, of unknown origin, yet filled with aggression, seeking to occupy the worlds ruled by the myriad gods. Thus, a great war became unavoidable.

This was a necessary war, because these Outer Gods were neither human nor any other race from the myriad worlds, but a special form of life.

The tablet didn't elaborate further, but it was obvious: such fundamental differences in species left no room for coexistence.

After finishing the second tablet, Carlotta picked up the third.

[These foreign creatures have strange physical characteristics, and seem composed of special energy forms from the stars. We equate them with divine beings, calling them Outer Gods. Their Exalted existences are Demigods, and the rest are Outer Devils...]

The third tablet details the enemy's nature.

Carlotta had long known of the foreign enemies' existence, but this was the first time she learned such specifics. After all, the High Priestess' memories were flawed, and he himself was still seeking answers.

Then Carlotta moved to the fourth stone tablet.

[The gods have fallen...]

The fourth tablet spoke of the gods' demise. The first to fall in this battle was the God of Berserk.

Of course, on the Outer Devil side, one Outer God also perished. This was the most brutal divine war both sides had experienced since their conflicts began.

After the terrifying battle, the Outer Devils' situation remained unknown to the Child of God's side. But they knew they needed to prepare.

Carlotta retrieved the fifth stone tablet.

[Regarding this divine war, the gods in our world have no confidence in victory. They can only attempt to leave behind backup plans. There are many methods for such backup plans, and I have been entrusted with great expectations. I participated in one such contingency...]

The fifth tablet mentioned the Child of God's involvement in the backup plan. During this process, many things occurred, such as when a god split off a fragment of its soul and merged it with the Child of God. This process tormented the Child of God to the point of near death, causing immense suffering.

Carlotta then took out the sixth stone tablet.

[I shall now seal myself away. I will sleep as a backup, no longer participating in future affairs. I do not know what will happen, but... I hope it won't be something terrible. Ideally, when I awaken, it will be a god who greets me, telling me everything has ended and we have achieved final victory... I hope... it will be like that...]

The sixth tablet's content was brief, merely a farewell from the Child of God, who himself had no idea what the outcome would be.

Thus, these six tablets were clearly prepared by the Child of God before his slumber. But... There were still twelve more remaining.