What is the key to transcending Heaven?
It is to first reach Heaven.
According to Dio's theory, human spirit also evolves, growing step by step until it is finally complete, and the ultimate realm of spiritual evolution is Heaven.
At the same time, Dio believed that the total amount of souls in this world is finite, and the power of souls is incredibly strong, especially those of sinners. Through enough souls and enough spirit, he could achieve anything.
Therefore, he wanted to use souls as fuel and bloodlines as a bond to overcome fate and embark on the path of transcending Heaven.
Under the endless flow of time, he would arrive at a new world, where everything would be fixed, everyone would be able to see their future, everything would be unbreakable, and Dio would also fulfill his dream in the new world.
As long as one steps into Heaven, one can truly awaken. Those who step into Heaven are the true winners, gaining eternal happiness and endless power.
To become a god.
This is the path of evolution derived from Dio's research and worldview, using the world as the direction for human evolution to lock in a fixed outcome.
This is Dio's Heaven theory.
As Jotaro expounded on Dio's theory, Koichi Hirose, Nijimura Okuyasu, and Higashikata Josuke, though they didn't fully understand, were greatly shocked.
"So, that guy wants to become a god? Do gods really exist?"
Higashikata Josuke asked Jotaro with a hopeful expression, his face tight, but a flicker of excitement appeared in his eyes—the excitement of someone in despair grasping at a last straw.
"Jotaro, gods must exist, they must exist, right? Then can my mother be revived? The power of a god must be able to revive my mother and father, right?"
Okuyasu's expression was also very excited. He didn't say anything, but his face had already flushed red, his fists clenched, and the possibility of healing his father appeared in his eyes.
As for Koichi Hirose, he was merely shocked and showed no other emotion. His family was quite happy, without any great desires, only hoping to live a peaceful and happy life with his family.
Jotaro adjusted his hat, pulled out a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, took a deep drag, and exhaled, regaining his composure. His gaze deepened as he looked at the three solemnly.
"Yes, gods do exist. In these years, as an oceanographer, I have traveled to many places in the world, pursued Dio's remnants, and seen many incredible things.
I can tell you clearly that both gods and evil spirits exist. They are hidden in the corners of this world, especially gods. Those beings possess infinite and immense power. Reviving the dead and healing the sick are effortless for them."
Looking at the two whose eyes gradually lit up with hope upon hearing this, Jotaro paused, then still chose to tell the cruel truth. Otherwise, this hope would only make them suffer more. He slowly put down his cigarette, his fingers gently tapping on his leg.
"But these so-called gods are all high and mighty. They cannot possibly help mortals. Only those who pass the gods' trials can receive their blessings, but those blessings are actually restraints and curses.
They never care about the mortals. Firstly, those who receive a god's blessing will eventually meet a tragic end. Everything they gain, whether revived loved ones or endless wealth, will ultimately be lost again.
All of this is merely a god's game. A god sets the rules, and you can only be amused by Him within those rules. This is also why Dio chose to become a god himself."
Hearing this, the flame in Higashikata Josuke's eyes gradually extinguished, but he still held a glimmer of hope as he looked at Jotaro, "But Jotaro, you can also become a god according to that Heaven Plan, right? Then after you become a god..."
"Yeah, Jotaro, will you be able to turn my father back to normal then? And revive my brother? My brother committed countless sins, but I'm willing to find a way to help him atone for them."
Okuyasu also became incredibly excited, because even if gods were unreliable, what if Jotaro became a god according to that so-called Heaven Plan?
Wouldn't he also possess that infinite power? Wouldn't they then truly achieve happiness?
Even Koichi Hirose's expression was no longer fearful or worried; even his rebellious thoughts were suppressed, because ultimately, he didn't want to betray them.
He was just worried about his family, feeling that he was bound to fail. If he could succeed and make his family happy, then why should he betray and hurt his friends?
"That's right, Jotaro. Since there's a direction, why don't we just follow it?"
Jotaro was silent for a moment, then nodded, "Yes, my Star Platinum is a Stand of the same type as The World, possessing similar abilities, and can also be considered a direction for human evolution.
Theoretically, my Star Platinum could also grow to that level, but my worldview is different from his. I will not become a god. Evolution is determined by a person's spirit, and it will probably become something akin to happiness."
At this point, Jotaro raised his hand to stop the others who still wanted to speak, and instead turned to look out the window, quietly watching the changing clouds outside.
They were currently on an airplane, flying towards Egypt, which would be the starting point of their journey of trials.
"Koichi, Okuyasu, I have already had the SPW Foundation pick up your families. They are now in a safe place. Now begins the journey of trials.
I'll ask you one last time, do you truly want to undertake this trial with me? This trial is very dangerous, and you might die. Once you embark, there's no turning back. Are you sure?"
Both nodded without hesitation. They did not fear death. Since they had come this far, there was no turning back.
Moreover, they had already put their lives on the table as stakes. Their previous departure to the airport was even part of a fishing scheme, the true starting point of this path.
Using themselves as bait to distract Kishibe Rohan, thereby creating an opportunity for the Foundation to pick up their families and ensure their rear was safe. From that moment on, they had already embarked on this path.
"Very good. If that's the case, then let's head to our first stop, the gathering place of Dio's remnants.
According to my worldview, my growth should be to completely sever the century-long entanglement of fate between Dio and the Joestar family, breaking all destiny and shackles, and completing the path with the spirit of the Joestar family. This will be the first stop."
Saying this, Jotaro pressed the cigarette in his hand into the ashtray, extinguishing it directly. Looking at the rising smoke, he pondered something in his heart.