Martial Arts Genius with Proficiency System Chapter 1004 - 447: The ‘Subspace Evil God’ Imitating the Dao Gods and Demons

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The old man of the mountain and Xi He affirm their loyalty to Su Tu. Su Tu requests the old man's help in locating his physical body using his control over causality. The old man channels Su Tu's power to observe a cosmic tree where Su Tu's body is located. Su Tu witnesses his physical body open its eyes and then sees the Eternal Venerable God, who has gained consciousness and pledges to bring eternity and obliterate the Star River.

Within this crimson-hued dimension, Su Tu observed myriad entities engaged in fervent worship and supplication.

The Eternal Venerable God, positioned in a half-kneeling posture, grew increasingly majestic.

As Su Tu gazed down from above, an inexplicable, profound 'unknown feeling' settled in his heart.

From the moment of its inception, Su Tu had placed the Eternal Venerable God within the Subspace, its designated purpose to mature within the origins and eventually explore the Subspace on his behalf.

The gestation of an Evil God within the origins is a protracted affair. While the Eternal Venerable God remained in a state of dormancy, Su Tu found himself occupied by a multitude of unfolding events.

Consequently, his interactions and communications with the Eternal Venerable God had been virtually nonexistent.

Yet, this lack of direct contact did not foster a sense of unfamiliarity. The Eternal Venerable God was, in essence, an extension of Su Tu himself, an entity formed by the amalgamation of the Power of Three Gods, the power of Xue Yue, and Su Tu's own inherent strength.

One could even consider the Eternal Venerable God a minor appendage of Su Tu, akin to easily overlooked components such as hair, eyelashes, or pores.

Still, its existence was tangible, its presence perceptible.

Now, the sensation emanating from the Eternal Venerable God was as though one of his own minor organs had spontaneously achieved independent sentience.

While novel, the development was profoundly unsettling.

The entity regarded Su Tu, its gaze filled with adoration and unwavering faith, proclaiming itself as the Eternal Venerable God, the Subspace Evil God, the unoriginated origin.

And this God was now contemplating its own progenitor, its 'God.'

Su Tu felt absolute certainty in the Eternal Venerable God's unwavering loyalty; a single command from him would prompt the God to self-destruct without the slightest hesitation.

"You have gained sentience? Was it a consequence of that incident?"

Despite having already perceived the Eternal Venerable God's current state, Su Tu couldn't resist posing the question.

The Eternal Venerable God inclined its head solemnly, understanding that Su Tu was referring to the moment the World Light sought to expunge Su Tu's very concept of humanity.

"My Lord is indeed omniscient."

The Eternal Venerable God elaborated, "You instructed me to nurture myself within the origins, thus I remained dormant. However, on that day, a formidable force intruded upon the Subspace, aiming to annihilate me. This force could not fully breach the Subspace, was instead fractured by it, and in the process, it awakened me. I sensed you were in peril.

Your directive was for me to perfect myself within the origins, but my very existence stems from you. My primary mission is inherently tied to your safety.

Therefore, I acted autonomously, tracing the path of that eradicating force and locating your physical form."

Upon hearing this account, Su Tu offered a slight nod.

The Eternal Venerable God's narrative aligned almost perfectly with the conclusions Su Tu had previously reached through the use of Inference of Heaven.

"Your body was intricately entwined with a strange piece of wood. To preserve your physical form, I entered your body myself."

"Initially, my sole intent was to impede external forces from entering your body, but due to certain energies, I developed spirituality and self-awareness."

"I undertook all of this of my own volition, without your explicit permission, and therefore I humbly ask, my Lord, if I should extinguish this newfound spirituality."

As the Eternal Venerable God articulated these words, devoid of any discernible emotion, its gaze remained fixed upon Su Tu, resembling a machine awaiting further instructions. A single word from Su Tu would compel it to relinquish its sentience without question.

To revert to its former state as a mere instrument.

Even with the advent of self-awareness, even with the newfound understanding of the world's nuances, it would never defy its Lord. At the slightest command, it was prepared to dissolve into nothingness.

Observing the earnestness of the Eternal Venerable God, Su Tu's gaze deepened slightly before he spoke.

"Now that you have attained spirituality, you ought to bear a name. 'Eternal Venerable God' was merely an designation adopted for the purpose of devouring the Three Gods; it does not truly constitute a name."

"You emerged because of me, and therefore, you should bear my surname. Heaven and earth are like a fleeting river, and you are a boat crossing over; from this moment forth, you shall be known as Su Zhou."

Su Tu declared with warmth.

At these words, the Eternal Venerable God – no, Su Zhou – trembled involuntarily, his eyes alight with an emotion too profound for words.

"Yes!!!"

"My Lord..."

"There is no need for such a title. You came into being because of me, and in turn, you protected my physical form. Without your intervention, I would be unaware of my body's whereabouts."

"From this point onward, you and I are brothers. You may address me as 'Brother'; there shall be no issue with that," Su Tu stated with a smile, his demeanor radiating kindness.

Su Zhou appeared momentarily stunned by his words, lost in thought as if in a trance.

After a brief pause, he tentatively inquired, "Brother?"

"Mm."

Su Tu spoke with a smile, intending to help Su Zhou to his feet, but his current form was merely a projection born from cause and effect, lacking physical substance and thus unable to interact with Su Zhou. "It appears I still cannot physically touch you." Su Tu offered a helpless shrug. "Brother, do not worry, I will safeguard your physical body." Su Zhou understood the deeper implication behind Su Tu's words. "Very good~" Su Tu softly chuckled, his outward expression serene, yet a chill permeated his inner being. Although the Eternal Venerable God was utterly devoted to him, a sentient entity could not be treated as a mere tool, especially not an Evil God. While it would undoubtedly exert all its might to protect Su Tu's body, the addition of emotional attachment could potentially unlock even greater power.