In both Norse and Greek mythology, there are gods of thunder.
In Norse mythology, Thor is the god of thunder responsible for war and agriculture. His duty is to protect the realm of the gods and oversee farming on Earth. The Norse people believed that whenever there was a thunderstorm, it was Thor riding his chariot to patrol, hence he was called the "God of Thunder."
Additionally, Thor's bravery and combat skills are well-known among the gods. His strength is immense, almost unmatched among the gods, making him an incredibly powerful deity.
In Greek mythology, Zeus is the god of thunder and the king of the gods, the chief of the twelve Olympian gods, and the supreme ruler of the universe. People often refer to him as the "Father of gods and men" or the "King of the gods," making him the greatest god in Greek mythology.
He uses thunder and lightning as his weapons to maintain order in the world.
Although the two thunder gods are somewhat different, Chen Mo embodies almost all their characteristics.
Chen Mo led them to victory in wars, promoted new farming tools and methods that resulted in bountiful harvests, and possessed immense strength and powerful combat abilities. Most importantly, they witnessed Chen Mo emitting lightning from his hands, proving his control over thunder and lightning.
They had long suspected Chen Mo's identity, and at this moment, all the knights were convinced that Chen Mo was indeed the god of thunder.
Whether it was Andrew, Amelia, or Victor, their gazes towards Chen Mo were filled with excitement and fervor. At this moment, they had no doubts or hesitations. What could prove the existence of a god more than witnessing a miracle with their own eyes?
Their lord was the powerful and noble god of thunder, which made them the knights of a god. A sense of indescribable excitement and honor surged in their hearts, and everyone dismounted from their horses, disregarding their post-battle fatigue, and knelt reverently before Chen Mo.
Seeing the knights kneeling before him, Chen Mo felt a bit helpless.
Am I destined to be a charlatan?
In the world of "Captain America," it was because "Red Skull" Schmidt had already portrayed himself as the "god" of Hydra, firmly controlling Hydra. Chen Mo, who took over Schmidt's identity, naturally became a charlatan.
In the world of "Underworld," he didn't intend to do it again. After all, he had inherited an existing "god position" before, and he had no experience in this area.
Moreover, he didn't need it. His absolute strength and two years of planning allowed him to fully control his forces without worrying about rebellion. Therefore, there was no need to use religious means to control their thoughts and strengthen their loyalty.
Chen Mo's current power was already sufficient to complete his plans. What he needed to do now was wait and search.
Using the energy pistols this time was just to avoid losing half of his elite forces. Unexpectedly, the beams from the energy weapons were mistaken for lightning by these medieval knights. However, the blue beams that could instantly turn objects into ashes did indeed resemble lightning.
Naturally, Chen Mo, who could control lightning, was regarded as the god of thunder from mythology.
Even if Chen Mo denied it now, the knights wouldn't believe him.
By a twist of fate, Chen Mo once again walked the path of a charlatan.
After the knights set off again in a solemn atmosphere, the forest that had hidden the werewolves became active once more.
A tall figure, wrapped in a black robe, slowly emerged from the forest. He glanced at the dozen werewolf corpses and the thin layer of ashes on the ground, his eyes filled with shock.
He had been tracking these werewolves and discovered they were ambushing a powerful knight order.
Although this heavily armored knight order appeared well-equipped, well-trained, and highly capable, he knew very well that these knights were in grave danger.
Who would have thought that the following scene would completely overturn his understanding? He had believed that he was the most unique being in the world, even considering himself a god.
As a result, just now, he witnessed the immense power of a god with his own eyes. The thunderbolts emitted from his hands could easily turn werewolves into ashes. He believed that under such powerful force, even he would meet the same fate.
This is a true god!
Thinking of this, his eyes hidden under the black robe flickered continuously. After a long time, he seemed to have finally made up his mind. He looked up at the gradually disappearing knight squad in the distance and quietly followed them.
In the front of the squad, Chen Mo rode on his warhorse, listening to the faint footsteps quietly following from a distance behind him, a smile appearing on his lips.
Has he finally appeared?
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As the knight order returned to Blackstone Castle, Chen Mo's legendary deeds began to spread rapidly within his territory and even beyond. His legend started to circulate.
His mystery, his strength, his bringing of bountiful harvests to the land, his bringing of peace to the people, his sword that could cut through sturdy city gates, and his hands that could control lightning to burn all werewolves to ashes!
The ferocious and terrifying werewolves had almost disappeared from his territory, and the scenes of werewolves rampaging were gone. He was the hero in the hearts of all his subjects, the long-awaited savior, and their devoutly worshipped god! The tragic past would be completely ended by him!
Leading his powerful temple knight order, he would spread the glory of the god across the continent, allowing everyone to receive his protection! The development of events was completely beyond Chen Mo's expectations. The spread of faith was too fast and too intense.
Many of his subjects had already regarded him as a god. This time, with the entire knight order as witnesses, the occurrence of miracles was confirmed without a doubt. The faith within his territory was quickly established and was extremely devout.
Since faith had already been established, Chen Mo naturally saw no need to suppress it. Although he didn't need it, it did no harm to him. In some ways, it even strengthened the cohesion within his territory, which was beneficial to his rule and development.
Of course, necessary supervision and guidance were still needed. He didn't want his subjects to be exploited by some ill-intentioned individuals.
At this time, Europe was in the chaotic and dark Middle Ages. Lords were divided, royal power was declining, and the Catholic Church was rising, spreading faith widely. The Pope's power gradually began to surpass royal power, even being able to intervene in the succession of some kingdoms.
As the military guarantee for the Roman Church's theocratic rule, the Inquisition and the Crusaders were renowned throughout Europe. Countless heretics were tortured and executed by the Inquisition, and many heretical territories were destroyed under the iron hooves of the Crusaders. Their power surpassed that of many kingdom armies.
Of course, their main forces were concentrated in the Roman Church and the capitals of various kingdoms. Chen Mo's territory, although vast, was actually a remote area. Not to mention the high and mighty Inquisition and Crusaders, there were not even many churches.
Inspired by Chen Mo's deeds, most of the priests converted their faith. After all, compared to the elusive God, the miracles that existed around them were more convincing.
Chen Mo did not deliberately establish any church or formulate clear religious rules, as he did not intend to rely on faith to achieve his rule.
He thought that the way faith was practiced in ancient China was very good. There was no need to brainwash believers every day, making them fanatical and willing to sacrifice themselves for the god. It was enough to give them spiritual support and instill a sense of reverence in their hearts.
For Chen Mo, faith was just an interlude. He didn't spend much effort dealing with it because his goal was not to rule the world but to obtain what he wanted. Whether it was forming a knight order or expanding his territory, the ultimate goal was to get it.
So, after weighing the situation and ensuring that it wouldn't affect his plans, he didn't interfere much.
Three days after Chen Mo returned to Blackstone Castle with Amelia and others, the person he had been waiting for finally arrived.
Looking at the tall man standing in front of him, Chen Mo sat in the main seat and softly uttered three words.
"Marcus."
The tall, handsome young man standing below was Marcus, the first vampire in this world.
Time had left no marks on his face. Although he was of an unknown age, he still looked like a young man in his twenties. However, the sharp divine light in his eyes spoke of his extraordinary nature.
Hearing Chen Mo call out his name, Marcus was shocked. Besides his father, no one in this world should know his name.
How did this mysterious lord know? Could he really be an omniscient god?
Over the past few days, Marcus had learned a lot about Chen Mo from the people in the territory. The more he learned, the more he couldn't see through Chen Mo. However, deep down, he was still unwilling to believe that Chen Mo was a god. Perhaps he was someone with special abilities like himself?
Regardless, he decided to seek out Chen Mo.
Marcus had always been searching for his twin brother, William, who had turned into a werewolf.
After becoming a werewolf, William completely lost his sanity and bit people everywhere. Those bitten by him also turned into werewolves, causing great chaos in the world.
As a vampire, Marcus feared sunlight and couldn't act during the day. Additionally, William was always surrounded by many werewolves, making it impossible for Marcus to successfully find him.
Chen Mo's appearance gave him hope. He wanted to use Chen Mo's help to find his brother, the progenitor of werewolves, William.