Step after step, Li Wei led the team with pretended unwavering determination, marching toward Pangu in the ancient, primeval landscape. The air smelled an odd scent, the surroundings were unlike anything they had ever seen. Primal, overgrown plants engulfed the land, and everything felt distinctly different from Li Wei's time. It felt alien, at most similar to the landscape of Jurassic Park Li Wei watched in his youth. Despite everything, he continued to lead the way. He held his flashlight tight, monitoring every inch of land they stepped upon. It was an unknown realm, god knows what lurked there, Li Wei paid full attention to any dangers, there wasn't even time for him to enjoy the scenery.As they progressed, an intimidating presence grew violently. A sense of inferiority loomed over them, they couldn't help but feel the vast gap in their status compared to the god. The pressure constantly reminded them of their upcoming audience with a god.Sweat now flooded Li Wei's face, both from the immense heat and from the pressure of the god's presence the his leadership. Noticing the anxious mood of everyone, he knew he needed to boost morale, he raised his voice. "Do you not remember the arduous training we underwent over the past two weeks?" he called out to his companions. "Even though we stand before a literal god, Do not falter, recall what Director Shi Ming Hao said!"his motivating words resonated with the team, their spirits slightly lifted. "Li Wei is right! Calm your selves! We're gonna do this together ok?" Ji Mei inspired. With determination, they picked up the pace and marched on, no longer terrified by the environment.Eventually, they arrived before the god Pangu, the creator of land. Pangu was taken aback by their presence and questioned, "Who dares to bestow upon my land?"Li Wei sucked in an enormous breath, so much his face nearly paled, he calmed himself, and spoke with a sense of reverence, addressing the god. "Almighty God Pangu, creator of all the land, we mortals venture from the distant future.""You've got this!" A small cheer came from Ji Mei and Hui Ming, the prettiest ladies among the Divine Vanguard whom Li Wei already had a slight crush on over the two weeks together. The two were like mascots for the team, two boys among them glared at Li Wei with envy and warning, the stare clearly meant," Don't you dare claim the girls!". With the imposing danger merely in front of them, not in the slightest did Li Wei notice their glares.He continued, "We seek your blessing and wish to borrow a fraction of your magnificent power for the greater good."Pangu, in his arrogance, replied with scepticism, "Creatures... I know not what wicked purpose you bring, but I suggest you leave. I will not lend even a droplet of my power to a stranger."The tension in the air was palpable, they faced the formidable challenge of convincing the ancient god to grant them his divine power for their noble cause. "Oh no." Ming Cong murmured, sensing the rejection. "Believe in Li Wei" Wu Tao whispered to him, which Li Wei was too focused to hear.Despite the backlash, Li Wei did not give up, he couldn't, with his family and his country on the line. He made one more heartfelt attempt to persuade the ancient god. He implored Pangu with sincerity, "Pangu, please, listen once more." Pangu reluctantly turned his head back as he prepared to walk away, if he annoyed him for another time, they would face the brink of annihilation."We've come from a distant future, millions of years beyond your time. In that distant era, your daughter Nuwa created us humans from the very earth. We multiplied and flourished, and our numbers now reach into the billions.""But alas, our world, born of your great creation, faces the brink of chaos and war. We implore you, great Pangu, to bestow upon us your divine power, for it is the key to saving the world you so wondrously created."Upon hearing Li Wei's persuading speech, Pangu went silent for a moment, his calculating eyes shut to focus.Not long after, he reopened his eyes. They were wide and sincere, unlike the hostile glare before. Within his eyes, Li Wei saw a sense of compassion and empathy. He could somewhat relate to his feeling right now; it was like caring for a puzzle he just put together, eager to fix whatever was broken of it.Pangu beckoned, "Touch my hand, and I shall lend you a slight fraction of my power. With it, you will gain the ability to shape the heavens and the earth. I trust that you will be sensible of such power."One by one, they approached Pangu and received the divine power by touching his palm. It was a moment of triumph, of success, one which Li Wei would beg to continue, even for just a second. This power, it meant that they have completed the initial stage of Project Mythos, it meant that their project wasn't merely a dream- it was practical, the future of the Divine Vanguard fighting side-by-side in war would likely happen very soon. It was a moment of profound significance as they obtained the blessing of a god who had shaped the world with his own hands.As they prepared to leave the ancient realm, Pangu called out, "Mortal, come back. I am amazed by your persuasive skills, and I have more to bestow upon you." He held out a replica of his divine axe and declared, "With this divine axe, you shall have the power to slice through the heavens and the earth."They halted in their departure, and Li Wei stepped forward to accept the divine axe from Pangu. His companions went silent, their envious eyes paying respect and recognition. The axe was a remarkable gift, and with this newfound power, they went for the portal to leave the realm."Thank you, Pangu" Li Wei bowed. "Come back someday if you can, we could have a tea party."