A god cannot betray their own concept. This was the reason Su Mo trusted Nous and was willing to form an alliance with him.
And for the same reason, this logic was equally effective for Nous.
"This is such a complex and unified organic concept, containing the grand information of almost an entire world..."
Seeing such a complete cosmology for the first time, Nous was instantly and deeply captivated by it.
The concepts of ordinary gods were generally quite simple. Even if they contained very complex factors, they still had a clear and distinct core. This was true for both ordinary gods and Aeons.
Therefore, this was the first time Nous had seen a principle so complex that it could govern an entire universe.
If all the Aeons were just corners of the cosmic law, then the concept Su Mo displayed was the complete cosmic law itself, transcending all Aeons.
"Is this the concept of a One True God, capable of dominating a world?"
Following the evidence of the Suniaster, Nous once again confirmed Su Mo's identity as a One True God.
"This is a law called cosmology, sufficient to dominate a multiverse," Su Mo said, not directly answering his question.
"The cosmology of a One True God... To reveal even this so frankly, I can truly feel your sincerity," Nous said earnestly.
For a god, revealing the nature of their Divine Core was the best way to eliminate misunderstandings and build trust.
No god can betray their own concept. As long as what Su Mo was showing was not a false concept, it was enough for Nous to let down his guard.
And no matter how you looked at it, something on the scale of a cosmology could not be faked.
"It's just a basic measure to gain trust," Su Mo said, shaking his head indifferently.
He wasn't being humble. There was a slight discrepancy between the attitude he was showing and the sincerity Nous perceived.
It was true that he was displaying a cosmology he genuinely mastered, with no falsehood in it.
However, Nous probably could never have imagined that Su Mo had mastered more than one such cosmology capable of ruling an entire universe, or even an entire multiverse.
He also could never have imagined that for Su Mo, the identity of the One True God was really just a part-time job.
Therefore, this unique cosmology he was displaying was not enough to represent Su Mo's true essence.
Su Mo hadn't told a single lie, but based on their different cognitions, the conclusion Nous reached had clearly deviated from reality.
And among the many cosmologies, Su Mo had his reasons for choosing the Yggdrasil system from Norse mythology.
"In this cosmology, I sense the aura of destruction and finality," Nous said, stating his discovery.
The half-withered world tree was clearly being consumed by flames, its inevitable end to be burned to ashes.
"Master of another universe, is the cosmology you command also being hindered by finality and nihility?"
"All things will inevitably meet their fated destruction. This is an irreversible destiny." Su Mo nodded, as the half-withered world tree in his palm was burned to ashes bit by bit. "Even if the God of War rides his steed, wields his invincible spear, and leads his handpicked warriors, waiting day after day for the fated battlefield, he ultimately cannot change the outcome of destiny."
As Su Mo spoke, phantoms appeared within the world tree.
Odin, the Allfather, rode his eight-legged steed Sleipnir, wielded the spear Gungnir, and led the thousands of warriors accumulated in Valhalla, along with all the gods, to the fated battlefield.
But no matter how bravely the gods fought, they could not change the outcome of destruction in the end.
The black dragon Nidhogg flew by with wings covered in corpses. On the fields where the gods died, the flames of Laevateinn completely burned the withered branches of the world tree.
In the end, the old world was completely destroyed.
"The doom is indeed an insurmountable disaster for this cosmology. However, nihility itself is not a particularly big problem," Su Mo added.
And in his palm, in the void where the old world tree had turned to ash, the sprout of a new world tree was born from the corpse of the old world.
"After destruction comes rebirth. The world will never stand still because of a single doomsday."
Norse mythology possessed a very primitive concept of reincarnation.
Ragnarok was both an end and a new beginning.
"I see."
Although he couldn't yet understand the details of this cosmology, under Su Mo's demonstration, Nous had already grasped its key theory.
Therefore, he believed he had also grasped Su Mo's essence.
"With the cosmology you command, nihility and finality are indeed your obstacles as well. On this point, we are on the same side."
After Su Mo's demonstration, he had, through logical judgment, completely established trust.
"Destruction breeds new life... Possessing such an enterprising cosmology, no wonder you would attempt to interfere with the establishment of an interstellar mythology. If you can successfully overcome the finality, it will also be a great leap forward for the cosmology you command."
Understanding Su Mo's essence, he connected all of Su Mo's thoughts and completely understood his purpose.
Fear stems from the unknown. When he was unclear about Su Mo's background, he didn't dare to form an alliance. But when he believed he could determine Su Mo's inclinations, he made his decision immediately.
"Master of another universe, I am willing to accept your invitation to form an alliance to fight against finality and nihility together."
Since Su Mo's essence was trustworthy, his previous statement, "If you don't do it, there are plenty of others who will," was not an empty threat.
In that case, there was no need for much hesitation.
The blind old man took the initiative to extend his hand, expressing his desire for an alliance.
"Pleasure working with you."
Su Mo also extended his hand, signing a contract with the Aeon before him.
The prototype of the Aeon Alliance was officially born at this moment.
After confirming the alliance, Nous was no longer as passive as before. He immediately took the initiative and said, "Ally, regarding the matter of fighting against finality and nihility, what is your plan now?"
An alliance was not for forming factions, but for mutual benefit. On this point, Nous was very pragmatic.
Coincidentally, Su Mo was also a very pragmatic and decisive type.
"As for fighting nihility, it is still too early. Compared to IX, who never acts on its own, the doom that will one day surely come is a more urgent and realistic enemy."
Su Mo quickly sorted out the primary and secondary conflicts.
"Reasonable."
Nous nodded immediately.
For him, doom was also the obstacle most relevant to his interests, as it would directly hinder his calculation of the universe's truth.
If the universe was gone, what was there to calculate the truth from?
"And to overcome the doom, the first thing we need to deal with is the embodiment of doom, Nanook, the Aeon of Destruction."
In the next sentence, Su Mo pointed the spear at an Aeon.
Nanook, the Aeon of Destruction, could be said to be the greatest disaster in the current universe, following the cosmic-scale calamities like the Swarm Disaster, the Intellitron Crisis, and the Plague of Abundance.
Nanook's purpose was to destroy all civilizations. He was called the embodiment of the annihilation of all things, so many people regarded him as the doomsday that would inevitably end the universe.
But in reality, this view was flawed.
All universes and civilizations will inevitably face destruction. This was a predetermined outcome, true.
But this outcome itself had little to do with Nanook.
In fact, long before the young Nanook was born, there were already Aeons who had foreseen the existence of doom.
Whether it was Fuli, the Aeon of Remembrance, who collected all memories and awaited the rebirth of the universe after its destruction, or Terminus, the Aeon of Finality, who traveled against time, they had both long since confirmed the concept of doom.
Therefore, the concept Nanook represented as an Aeon was not doom itself, but the achievement of doom through the means of destruction.
As the Demon of Entropy, his Path's tendency was to hasten the arrival of doom in his own way. He was the executor of doom, the god who tolled the funeral bell.
At this point, Su Mo paused for two seconds before speaking.
"So, our first-stage goal is to accelerate the process of fate, delay the arrival of doom, and achieve a simple objective…"
"To slay an Aeon."
Perhaps it was the inertia of his Campione persona, but aside from the Nasuverse, every time Su Mo arrived in a new world, he seemed to begin with slaying a god.
"Agreed."
Faced with Su Mo's proposal, which would surely be shocking if it got out, Nous accepted with exceptional calm.
It was just a war of the gods. Tayzzyronth, the Aeon of Propagation, who had once wreaked havoc on the universe, had been ganged up on. Given Nanook's actions, it was normal for him to be targeted.
However, achieving this was no simple matter.
"The immortality of an Aeon is extremely strong. To kill an Aeon that has not strayed from its Path is extremely difficult," Nous reminded him.
Even though Nanook was the youngest of the Aeons, his strength was not to be underestimated. At least, Nous himself had no confidence in soloing him.
In fact, even the Aeon of Propagation, who had once strayed from their Path and was targeted by all the other Aeons, was not completely dead and could possibly be revived.
"I know." Su Mo nodded.
The power of the Suniaster was limited to the world of No Game No Life. At most, it could cover his own body, providing universe-level defense, but it couldn't be used for offense.
With Su Mo's current strength, even with Nous's full assistance, he couldn't be certain of killing Nanook.
"So, before that, we need to strengthen the alliance's power. For example... by creating a new Aeon or something."
As he said this, Su Mo looked at the blind old man and said bluntly, "For this, my ally, shouldn't you make a small contribution to the plan?"
"It doesn't have to be anything too precious. Just bring out the self-iterating algorithm you used when you ascended to Aeonhood. That should be enough. Leave the rest to me."
"..."
Nous fell silent once more.
He hadn't expected to be rendered speechless again after they had become allies.
The self-iterating algorithm he used to ascend to Aeonhood... Although such a thing was meaningless to him now, and others couldn't use the same algorithm to become an Aeon...
But no matter what, even as someone driven by reason with little emotional color, he had to question Su Mo's words.
An algorithm used to ascend to Aeonhood... is that really not considered precious?