Just as gods' power core is divine authority, Star Gods' power also has its core.
That is an existence like divine authority. Whoever obtains the corresponding divine authority can become the corresponding Star God.
"You really dare to say that!"
Hearing Ryuga's words, a gleam flashed through Herta's eyes.
Don't misunderstand—this wasn't her being attracted to Ryuga, nor having romantic feelings for him.
For a genius of her level, such basic physiological needs had long become indifferent. No matter how good-looking Ryuga was, she would never fall into a lovebrain state or anything.
Herta's gaze came entirely from recognition. This was the first time she'd seen someone with even more audacity than herself.
According to Ryuga's words, the Harmony Star God wasn't necessarily Xipe, the Preservation Star God wasn't necessarily Qlipoth, the Elation Star God wasn't necessarily Aha...
If these words got out, aside from the Masked Fools of the Elation faction who might not care too much, other forces loyal to Star Gods would definitely come cause trouble for Ryuga.
Even knowing Ryuga's pure theoretical hypothesis was very likely correct, it would still be so.
As a fellow traveler who also frequently made shocking statements, Herta greatly appreciated Ryuga's attitude.
This was what doing academics should look like!
Like the Interastral Peace Corporation where this wasn't allowed and that wasn't allowed, completely lacking a realistic spirit—how could research be conducted this way?
"On this point, are you qualified to criticize me?"
Ryuga looked at Herta with a slightly odd expression.
He was just talking to Herta, but Herta had even investigated people's backgrounds right in front of the Interastral Peace Corporation. If she weren't Nous's Emanator and had numerous cooperations with the Corporation, her investigation of the Preservation Star God wouldn't have been so easily smoothed over.
"Can't help it. There are always many people making trouble over nothing. Anyway, your strength is sufficient. Even if those people target you, it'll at most be troublesome. They don't dare make a move against you."
Herta shrugged, completely unconcerned.
"Compared to this, I'm more concerned about your research."
"Star Gods' power comes from Paths. Star Gods themselves hold absolute control over Paths. If you want to research the root of Star God positions, you must inevitably research the root of Path power."
Just then, Ryuga gazed at the puppet girl before him and asked faintly.
"Why can't Star Gods and planetary indigenous gods be the same species?"
"Huh?"
Hearing this, both Herta and Ruan Mei were simultaneously astonished.
Herta was directly dazed for over ten seconds, then looked at Ryuga with a suspicious expression, confirming.
"You're really not joking?"
Does this kind of common-sense question even need asking?
"The gap between Star Gods and planetary indigenous gods is even greater than the gap between humans and insects. Whether in existence structure, existence form, power source, or power scale, there's a difference like heaven and earth. How could they possibly be the same species?"
With a matter-of-fact mindset, Herta posed this question.
Star Gods were definitely not large-scale versions of planetary indigenous gods. This point had been verified countless times in civilization's early stages, with no room for doubt.
Regarding this statement, Ryuga merely asked lightly in return.
"Heaven and earth's difference? Essential distinction? No similarity whatsoever in structure? Isn't this precisely the typical characteristic of the transmutation phenomenon?"
"—!"
Hearing the word "transmutation," Herta's eyes suddenly widened as she stood up directly.
Recalling the previously discussed content, she finally understood what Ryuga wanted to express.
To be continued…