20demayo Chapter 21 Xiao Wu arrives, and Wuhun City is shaken!
Chapter 21 Xiao Wu arrives, and Wuhun City is shaken!
"System, are you mistaken? I'm going to self-destruct! I'm not going to become a charlatan!"
Ouyang roared inwardly.
To display miracles in two great empires and gain millions of believers?
This mission sounds completely contrary to his original intention of "courting suicide and self-destruction"!
Isn't this pushing him even deeper into the fire pit of "true god"?
[Ding! The host's understanding of "courting death" is too superficial.]
The system's voice carried a hint of cold disdain.
What is courting death? Courting death is dancing on the edge of a knife, testing the limits of a cliff. Its essence lies in "contrast" and "subversion"!
[The host's current predicament lies in the fact that your "divinity" within the Spirit Hall is too firmly established. Whatever you do will be interpreted through the lens of "divine" logic.]
Therefore, you need to step out of the Spirit Hall's circle and into a completely new environment where you know nothing about yourself!
Imagine yourself as a "true god" in the two great empires of Tiandou and Xingluo, displaying miracles, gaining millions of believers, and pushing your prestige to an unprecedented peak...
Then you suddenly announce in public: "Actually, I am a soul beast!"
What kind of upheaval will this cause? What kind of stark contrast will it create?
The higher you elevate your "divinity," the louder and more shattered it will be when it falls!
At that time, you will reap not only the wrath of the two great empires, but also the earth-shattering resentment of millions of believers born from the collapse of their faith!
This is the true, ultimate act of courting death!
The system's "profound" remarks left Ouyang stunned.
Upon closer examination, he discovered... that there actually seemed to be some truth to it.
The higher you're lifted up, the harder you'll fall!
This logic makes perfect sense!
I'm currently in the Spirit Hall because my "divine status" isn't high enough, so they always manage to make up for it.
But what if I became a universally recognized "god" across the entire continent, with millions, or even tens of millions, of believers?
I'll reveal my identity then.
The chain reaction that would cause would be absolutely nuclear-level!
At that time, the Spirit Hall won't even need to lift a finger; the millions of believers could drown me with just a spit from each of them!
"Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!"
Ouyang couldn't help but give the system a mental thumbs up.
It truly lives up to its reputation as a professional system for courting death.
That's a much broader perspective than mine, an amateur player!
"Okay! Let's do it this way!"
In Ouyang's eyes, a fierce fire of recklessness reignited!
He decided to accept this "indirect approach"!
Become a god first, then self-destruct!
"Isn't it just becoming a charlatan? I'm good at that!"
After this period of "training" at the Spirit Hall.
He has quite a knack for playing the role of a mysterious and enigmatic charlatan.
……
The atmosphere in the Papal Palace was somewhat somber at this moment.
Bibi Dong sat on the throne.
Below them were Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo, along with a group of high-ranking members of the Spirit Hall.
They have just returned from the "Kingdom of God".
The shock and fervor that had not yet faded were still visible on everyone's face.
"Tell me your thoughts on what you saw and heard in the 'Divine Kingdom' just now."
Bibi Dong's voice carried a hint of barely suppressed excitement.
"Your Majesty, I hereby report!"
A cardinal was the first to step forward and spoke excitedly.
"The power of the Divine Lord is beyond imagination! Our Spirit Hall's favor with the Divine Lord is a matter of destiny! I suggest that we immediately proclaim this to the world, erect a statue of the Divine Lord, and let the world sing his praises!"
"That's right! Since the God Lord has chosen our Spirit Hall, it means he has recognized us! We should immediately launch 'Operation Soul Extermination' to wipe out those sects that disobey the divine decree and bring the entire continent under the God Lord's glory!"
Another elder echoed this sentiment.
For a moment, the crowd inside the hall was filled with excitement.
After witnessing Ouyang's terrifying "divine kingdom," everyone's ambitions swelled to an extreme degree.
They felt that with the support of the "God Lord," unifying the continent would be a piece of cake!
However, Bibi Dong slowly shook her head.
"No."
Her voice instantly calmed the excited crowd down.
"You're all wrong."
Bibi Dong's gaze swept over everyone present, her eyes deep and unfathomable.
"Did the God Lord summon us into the Divine Kingdom truly just to show off his military might and support our plan to unify the continent?"
The group looked at each other, puzzled.
"Would a being like the divine lord care about the conflicts of our mortal world?"
Bibi Dong countered with a question.
"In his eyes, the entire Douluo Continent is probably just an insignificant speck of dust."
"His descent and his choice of us must have a deeper purpose!"
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo immediately understood Bibi Dong's meaning.
"The Lord's actions are surely a test for us! To see if we will become arrogant and lose our true selves just because we have gained a sliver of divine power!"
"That's right!"
Bibi Dong nodded.
"Therefore, until we receive a clear 'divine decree' from the Lord, all our previous plans are suspended!"
"All we need to do now is to decipher God's will, serve Him well, and await His next instructions!"
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On the official road leading to Wuhun City, two figures were moving quickly forward.
"Xiao Wu, are we really going to Spirit City? That's the Spirit Hall's stronghold, it's too dangerous."
Tang San followed beside the girl, his face showing undisguised worry.
These past few days, he accompanied Xiaowu all the way from Nottingham City.
The closer he got to Wuhun City, the stronger his unease became.
For those of ordinary origin, the Spirit Hall, an unknown place, was like a dragon's den or a tiger's lair.
"We have to go!"
Xiao Wu's answer was resolute.
She wore a long scorpion braid, her small face was taut, and her bright, expressive eyes were filled with a determination that others couldn't understand.
"Tang San, don't worry about me. I'm just going to check something. If anything goes wrong, I'll run away immediately. They won't be able to catch me."
Tang San could only sigh helplessly at her stubborn appearance.
He knew he couldn't persuade his roommate otherwise.
Ever since that day in the woods.
After receiving that mysterious message, she changed completely, as if a huge stone was weighing on her heart.
As a friend, all he could do was stay by her side.
As they got closer to their destination, the number of pedestrians on the road increased.
Most of these people are Soul Masters.
They gathered in small groups, their faces displaying an almost fanatical expression, muttering incantations.
They were discussing something called "divine preaching" and "the Great Sleep Divine Method".
"Have you heard? His Highness's lesson was nothing short of miraculous! I went back and tried out that 'Cave Finding' technique, and my soul power control precision immediately improved by ten percent!"
"That's nothing! Our academy's Teacher Wang was stuck at the Soul Emperor bottleneck for ten years! After attending the lecture, he went into seclusion for three days and broke through to Soul Saint yesterday! He said he grasped the true meaning of 'peeing'!"
"His Highness the Divine Child is truly magnificent! He is a true god descended to earth!"
Tang San and Xiao Wu looked at each other in bewilderment as they listened to these absurd conversations.
"Divine Child? The true meaning of urination?"
Tang San's brows furrowed even more.
He sensed an evil aura emanating from this Martial Soul City.
What a mess this is!
Xiao Wu's heart started beating faster and faster after hearing these words.
Divine Child... Ouyang...
No way?
That guy who's been portrayed as some kind of supernatural being, even his sermons are so nonsensical.
Could it really be her brother?
Filled with doubt and unease, they finally arrived at the magnificent Wuhun City.
However, the moment they stepped through the city gate, both of them were stunned by the sight before them.
The wide streets were bustling with people.
But what's most eye-catching isn't the magnificent buildings, nor the powerful Soul Masters.
Instead... a statue.
Statues are everywhere!
On both sides of the street, in the center of the square.
Even at the entrance of the shops, there are identical white marble statues, each about the height of a person.
The statue depicts a boy who looks to be only six or seven years old.
The boy was exquisitely handsome, his face showing a hint of laziness and impatience. He was standing on one leg, leaning forward, one hand on his hip, the other hand supporting himself...
Tang San's eyes widened.
He rubbed his eyes to make sure he wasn't seeing things.
The statue that the whole city worshipped like a god was actually... a little boy peeing!
"puff……"
Tang San almost couldn't catch his breath.
Are all the people from the Spirit Hall mentally unstable?
Sculpting a child urinating into a statue and displaying it everywhere for worship?
What is this called? A baptism of God?
He felt that his worldview had been impacted like never before.
However, Xiao Wu, who was standing next to him, was struck dumb the moment she saw the statue, and froze on the spot.
She stared intently at the statue, at that familiar little face that held a hint of smugness and laziness.
Look at that iconic, extremely flamboyant pose...
Her eyes immediately turned red.
Yes!
it's him!
It's definitely Brother Ouyang!
Besides him, there is no one else in the world who could do such an outrageous thing!
To erect statues of himself urinating all over the city and make everyone worship him... This is so typical of her brother!
"Brother Ouyang..."
Xiao Wu murmured to herself, her voice trembling with tears.
At that moment, all her doubts, anxieties, and confusion vanished.
Instead, a complex emotion, difficult to describe, a mix of exasperation, amusement, and a touch of heartache, arose.
Her unreliable brother is actually in the Spirit Hall, and it seems he's even become a very important figure.
"Xiao Wu, do you know him?"
Tang San noticed her unusual behavior and asked in surprise.
"Um……"
Xiao Wu nodded heavily, wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and her gaze became firm again.
"That's my brother!"
Tang San was completely dumbfounded.
Is Xiao Wu's brother the "Divine Child" of the entire Spirit City?
What on earth is all this?!
"I must see him!"
Xiao Wu pulled Tang San along.
Without further ado, they headed towards the city center, towards the most magnificent papal palace.
She could sense a familiar yet powerful aura emanating from the deepest part of that palace.
That was Ouyang's aura. No matter how strong he became, this original aura would not change.
The two soon arrived at the huge square in front of the Papal Palace.
The place is heavily guarded, with Templar Knights in full armor everywhere, making it impossible for ordinary people to get close.
"Xiao Wu, don't be impulsive! There are too many guards here!"
Tang San grabbed her.
"I can't wait any longer!"
Xiao Wu was extremely anxious at this moment.
She surveyed the surrounding terrain, and her keen intuition as a 100,000-year-old soul beast quickly led her to a weak point in the defense.
"Tang San, wait for me here! I'll be right back!"
Before she finished speaking, Xiao Wu's figure had already transformed into a pink lightning bolt.
They silently bypassed several patrolling knights and stealthily made their way to the side of the Papal Palace.
Her speed was astonishing, and her movements were like those of a ghost, weaving through the shadows of various buildings without making a sound.
Tang San watched in horror, and could only hide in the shadows, sweating for her.
Xiao Wu's infiltration went very smoothly.
She dodged one guard after another and soon approached the main building of the Papal Palace.
She could sense Ouyang's presence on the highest level.
She took a deep breath, preparing to use the reliefs on the wall to climb up the high wall in one go.
Just then, a voice with a touch of eeriness and languor rang out behind her without warning.
"Hehehe... Where did this little rabbit come from? Quite bold, daring to trespass on His Highness the Divine Child's sacred ground?"
Xiao Wu's hair stood on end instantly!
She turned around abruptly and saw a man in a long golden robe with an eerie face standing not far behind her, smiling.
He was standing right there, but Xiao Wu hadn't noticed his presence at all!
Title Douluo!
Xiao Wu's heart sank to the bottom in an instant.
"We've been discovered!"
That was the only thought left in her mind.
Without the slightest hesitation, Xiao Wu unleashed her soul power and turned to run away.
However, she was fast, but her opponent was even faster!
The man simply raised his hand, and a giant chrysanthemum made of golden soul power appeared out of thin air.
In an instant, all her escape routes were blocked.
"Little rabbit, you think you can run away from me, Yue Guan?"
Ju Douluo Yueguan laughed even more happily.
He looked at the beautiful, delicate girl in front of him, whose face was full of panic, and a hint of curiosity flashed in his eyes.
There seems to be a very special aura about this little girl.
"Speak! Who sent you? Sneaking around like this, what are you trying to do to our Prince?"
As Yue Guan drew closer, the terrifying pressure emanating from a Title Douluo pressed down on Xiao Wu like a mountain!
Xiao Wu was so overwhelmed that she could hardly breathe, and her face turned deathly pale.
She knew that she probably couldn't escape today.
Just as Yue Guan's calloused hand was about to grasp Xiao Wu's shoulder.
A lazy, yet somewhat impatient voice came from the palace gate not far away.
"Hey old man, how can you be so shameless, bullying a young girl like this so early in the morning?"