Chapter 697: The Third Dragon God

As today’s protagonist, Dobbi stood in his designated place, accepting congratulations from the gods. He offered his creations as a reward to the guests.
The first course caught the attention and interest of all the guests as soon as it was served. Since desserts and other dishes were to follow, Dobbi chose not to use the usual appetizers but instead presented a cold dish made from the leg meat of the Snow Eagle.
The snow-white slices were as thin as paper, with a mild flavor that still retained its meaty essence. Thanks to the pure natural taste of the Snow Eagle’s magical flesh, no complicated processing was needed—simply roasting the fat from the Snow Eagle’s meat and then chilling it created a uniquely rich aroma. The natural flavor of the ingredients combined perfectly with the cooking techniques, bringing this dish to its peak.
Each subsequent dish, including the beverages, reached the pinnacle of deliciousness under Dobbi’s skill as the god of cuisine, stimulating the appetites of the gods present.
Moreover, the ingredients used for these dishes were all at least at the level of sub-legendary immortal artifacts, giving each dish its unique effects, even on true gods. These effects often reminded the guests of the wonderful sensations they experienced in their mortal lives.
Originally, since it was not yet the time when the Fruits of Laws were ripe, many true gods felt disappointed despite attending the banquet. But after tasting such exquisite food, they praised it endlessly and realized that their visit had been worthwhile!
Whatever the reason, the ultimate goal of becoming a true god is to pursue eternal freedom and leisure. Thus, even the most demanding true gods enjoy luxuries beyond the imagination of mortals. Some prefer music, some adventure, while others enjoy beauty and physical and mental pleasures.
This is also why true gods skilled in certain arts are highly respected by others.
Without personal pursuits, living a monotonous life every day could turn immortality into the worst curse. Therefore, most true gods seek and cultivate hobbies outside their domains to pass the long hours.

Due to such circumstances, the God of Delicacies, Dobbi, secured the loyalty of these gods through a single banquet. For them, the need to be full was no longer important; the pleasure of taste became their true enjoyment. Moreover, the effects of these dishes caused their dormant digestive organs to resume activity after many years, bringing wonderful sensations within their bodies—a result usually only achievable by consuming divine substances of a certain rank or higher.

In addition to the delicious food, Donald, following his usual practice, arranged interesting activities for the guests present. As before, only those of limited strength were allowed to participate. This time, however, because the prizes were relatively generous, no restrictions on strength applied below the rank of higher gods. Anyone who could answer the questions posed by Donald, the ruler of the natural gods, could receive the ultimate reward.

There were three questions, all chosen by Donald from the complex realms of laws he understood. The prizes he offered were two complete demi-immortal creatures and one demi-god, the Balor Flame Demon. Donald had no good impression of immortal creatures—even demi-immortals alike. Besides, he already had plenty of powerful demi-gods at his disposal! Therefore, the immortal creatures and demons captured in previous battles against abyssal strongholds like the King of Immortals had been suppressed in the Land of Truth. At his level, he didn’t bother killing demi-gods to obtain such meager materials, unless they were rare species like divine abominations that didn’t follow conventional rankings.

Of course, there was an even more powerful demon lord suppressed in the Land of Truth, but its value was too great—enough to exchange for a powerful true divine artifact—and thus not suitable as a prize for a banquet.

In the end, one lucky demi-god and two mid-tier gods solved Donald’s questions and received the ultimate rewards. Before presenting these three prizes, Donald transformed each of these demi-god creatures into puppets through a contract, ensuring they would be utterly loyal to their master’s will. Receiving such prizes was equivalent to gaining an additional demi-god deity. Even if they didn’t suit one’s own preferences, they could play a crucial role at critical moments. If one didn’t want them, they could be traded with other true gods—truly a pleasant surprise.

The demi-god was overjoyed. With such a demi-god servant at his disposal, he could essentially be invincible among demi-gods. Most newly risen gods could challenge him.

Amidst the exciting game segments and generous prizes, the banquet reached its climax when a powerful fluctuation in the laws suddenly emerged from the northern regions of the main world continent. This phenomenon immediately caught the attention of all the guests at the banquet. After all, although they had come to the Kingdom of Azeroth in human form, they each had followers, temples, and other institutions in their own worlds, allowing them to sense such changes affecting the entire main world right away. When Donald turned his gaze toward the source of the fluctuation, a surprised smile appeared on his face. It turned out to be none other than his own territory—the most fertile lands of the Kingdom of the North, Dalaran. The other gods also noticed this and turned their inquiring looks toward Donald. Donald chuckled and announced cheerfully, “Today is a lucky day—good things keep coming one after another. Not only have we gained a rare member like Dobbi, who was one of the first to join our Pantheon of Nature Gods, but the mighty King of Eternity, Nozdormu, has just been promoted to a higher divine rank, becoming the third Dragon God after the great Prince Hamlet and Princess Thea! To celebrate this good news, I have decided to hold a trade fair in Azeroth. As the host, our Pantheon of Nature Gods will auction off precious items that will satisfy everyone. I hope all of you lords can acquire the items you desire!” Donald’s announcement shocked all the divine guests present. They were already somewhat accustomed to the continuous progress of the Pantheon of Nature Gods! All the true gods were well aware of what the title of Dragon God meant. As a legendary race with innate strength, they were already more powerful than humans of the same rank. Once they became true gods, they possessed formidable combat abilities that allowed them to challenge those above them. Along with shock, what excited them even more was the auction Donald announced next. After all, the treasures produced by the Emerald Holy Land of the Kingdom of Azeroth had already attracted widespread attention and desire from the gods of the Pantheon over the years. Even the higher gods were very interested in those rare divine artifacts that had never appeared in other multiverses.