Martial Arts Genius with Proficiency System Chapter 1007 - 448: So You’re the Three Gods? Today I’ll Devour You! (Part 2)

Liu Yingjiao lamented, her voice tinged with helplessness. "It seems all my words to you that day went in one ear and out the other."

Su Tu responded with a chuckle, "How could that be possible, Aunt Liu?"

"I won't forget the promise I made to you."

This recalled the time on Ancestor Star when Aunt Liu had summoned Su Tu to the academy for a clandestine discussion.

As an archbishop, second only to Chen Yuan within the Tri-Deity Cult, Aunt Liu's position set her apart from ordinary bishops.

She had been compelled into the faith of the Three Gods, undergoing a forceful baptism to become a follower.

Subsequently, her remarkable talent propelled her upwards, step by step, to her current standing. It seemed inevitable that she would be corrupted by power, much like the Gray Robe and the Red Robe.

Yet, as her influence expanded, Aunt Liu bore witness to an increasing number of tragedies, each event deeply wounding her Heart and Spirit.

Still, ensnared by the pervasive influence of the Three Gods' faith, she found herself utterly incapable of enacting any meaningful change.

This changed only when her myriad incarnations arrived upon the Ancestor Star.

Perhaps due to the mysterious and ancient, unknown power emanating from the Ancestor Star, Aunt Liu shattered the chains of her faith, her mental shackles completely liberated.

The countless tragic and horrifying scenes of the past resurfaced before her eyes, accompanied by the chilling echoes of lamentation.

Reflecting on her years within the Tri-Deity Cult, an indescribable sense of guilt overwhelmed Aunt Liu's Heart and Spirit.

Consequently, she resolved to take decisive action.

Her ultimate goal: the complete annihilation of the Tri-Deity Cult!!

She perceived a glimmer of hope within Su Tu, dedicating all her efforts to concealing his identity. Later, she vowed to aid him in confronting the Tri-Deity Cult when the time was right.

Before Su Tu could cultivate sufficient power to annihilate the Tri-Deity Cult, he was forced to bide his time. Aunt Liu, meanwhile, would maintain her watch from within the cult's structure, observing and waiting.

However, now, a mere half-year later, for Su Tu to materialize before her in such a state left Aunt Liu utterly speechless.

"Aunt Liu, please do not worry. I gave you my word that I would eradicate this cancerous Tri-Deity Cult, and I shall fulfill that promise," Su Tu declared with utmost seriousness.

Aunt Liu let out a soft sigh, her gaze fixed upon Su Tu. Her lips trembled as she uttered, "Then, Aunt Liu's life is yours to take. To fall into the hands of my own student, I can depart this world with peace."

A profound silence descended upon the hall, and Su Tu remained wordless.

During their prior negotiation on the Ancestor Star, Aunt Liu had stipulated that if Su Tu ever possessed the power to destroy the Tri-Deity Cult, he was to execute her personally.

At that time, Su Tu had skillfully deflected the topic, creating a diversion.

But now, he could no longer evade this solemn obligation.

"The blood debt I carry on my hands is no less than that of the Red Robe and the Gray Robe. A blood debt is a blood debt; it cannot be absolved by belated regret or subsequent remedies," Aunt Liu stated calmly.

"Do not claim that my actions were solely due to coercion by the faith of the Three Gods. What is done is done; irrespective of the circumstances, one must face the consequences of their deeds."

Aunt Liu spoke with a smile, her tone startlingly familiar to Su Tu, mirroring the very manner she used when imparting lessons.

Whenever Aunt Liu adopted this tone, the subject at hand was invariably of critical importance.

The principle of irreversible actions was undeniable; Su Tu understood this truth completely, but...

In the end, Su Tu offered no further words of dissuasion.

"Let us proceed. Your teacher will accompany you on this final journey," Aunt Liu said gently, reaching out to adjust Su Tu's attire and smooth his hair.

She then clasped her hands together, and threads of scarlet Power of the Three Gods began to materialize around her.

This Power of the Three Gods commenced a chant, initiating a fervent prayer.

Aunt Liu then stood resolutely beside Su Tu, stepping forward with unwavering courage.

Su Tu followed closely, aware that the ritual had commenced. Beyond the imposing doors lay an multitude of the Three Gods' followers.

Indeed, as the grand doors swung open, countless followers were already prostrated on the ground, with Chen Yuan at their forefront.

Behind him, two bishops also knelt with heads bowed, and in unison, they proclaimed:

"The deity descends for seven days, Three Gods convene, True God emerges, all the world falls silent!!"

Their voices resonated as one.

Chen Yuan then slowly rose, directing a respectful gaze towards Su Tu.

A surge of psychic energy, as deafening as thunder, erupted within his Heart and Spirit.

"We implore you, Divine Son, to face the God!!!"

"Together with us, your followers, let us forge the path to divinity!"

Rumble!!!

As this collective psychic thought reverberated, a tide of flesh and blood surged from all directions.

This grotesque and contorted mass of flesh and blood instantly engulfed numerous intermediate followers.

Yet, confronted with this horrifying spectacle, the followers did not flinch or attempt to flee. They remained kneeling, and some even exhibited a wistful envy towards those being consumed.

Deep envy arose for those who surrendered, fortunate enough to merge with the divine path, destined to be crushed beneath a god's heel.

The tide of crimson, after assimilating the flesh and blood of numerous devotees, coalesced into a bridge of living tissue. It descended from the void, settling gently at Su Tu’s feet.

Beside him, Aunt Liu had already dropped to her knees, her lips whispering the sacred verses of the Tri-Deity Cult.

As the chanting filled the air, Su Tu took a step forward, his foot landing upon that macabre bridge of flesh.

In the very next instant...

Buzz!!

A grotesque gate, perceptible only to Su Tu, materialized before him. It was fashioned from countless faces contorted in agony and despair.

The gateway of flesh parted just enough to reveal a sliver, through which myriad eyes fixed upon Su Tu. Desire, greed, and covetousness – a complex storm of emotions swirled within those gazes.

That collective stare seemed to possess an overwhelming force, distorting even the fabric of space, as spectral figures emerged, their emanations accompanied by harrowing wails.

A pallor spread across Su Tu’s face, a reflection of the overwhelming influence.

He found himself moving, drawn inexorably toward the flesh-wrought gate, his steps no longer his own.

In what felt like a fleeting moment, he stood directly before it, before he could even muster the will to push it open.

Boom!!!

With a sudden eruption, a bone-white skeletal hand shot forth, ensnaring Su Tu’s form and yanking him violently inside.

Then, the gate of flesh dissolved, and the bridge of flesh crumbled into nothingness.

One by one, the followers observed this unfolding spectacle with utter confusion; this was unlike any previous ceremony.

In times past, the Sect Leader would assume the mantle of the Divine Son, traversing the path of flesh and suffering, with apparitions of the Three Gods materializing at its end.

The Three Gods would then bestow their Divine Grace, and every follower would receive distinct divine pronouncements tailored to their individual faith.

However, this time, no decree manifested. Instead, the Divine Son had vanished under mysterious circumstances.

This baffling turn of events left the assembled followers profoundly perplexed.

It was then that Chen Yuan spoke, his voice imbued with solemnity and authority: "Do not be alarmed, remain still, and devoutly chant your prayers, worshiping our Divine Grace!!"

"The Divine Son has descended, the Three Gods beckon, and our Divine Son has departed to seek his Father and Mother. Upon his return, the Three Gods shall fully manifest!"

"And now, your faith shall become the very bridge that summons the Three Gods!!"

"Everyone!! Burn yourselves, sacrifice yourselves, and let the Three Gods descend!!"

Chen Yuan's words resonated with fervor, igniting a fire within the hearts and spirits of the followers.

To pave the way for their Divine Grace, to summon the gods – this was the pinnacle of glory!!!

Instantly, a profoundly pure wave of faith surged forth. Some devotees, in their zeal, even set ablaze their own Hearts and Spirits, utterly annihilating their physical forms.

Their faith, amplified by ultimate anguish, forged the path for their deities.

Within moments, the resulting Power of Faith surged, dwarfing the amount Su Tu had previously absorbed by several magnitudes.

Chen Yuan, sensing this profound spiritual energy, allowed himself a smile for the first time.

He cast a discreet glance towards an unseen point, murmuring inwardly, "My sustenance is now prepared. I wonder, who shall be my... meal??"

A subtle glint flickered in his eyes. Had anyone possessed the ability to perceive faith, they would have noticed that the Power of Faith invoked this time was not under the control of the Three Gods, nor was it directed by Chen Yuan himself.

Rather... it originated entirely from Chen Yuan!!!

...

Gululu~

A chilling gurgle echoed like a mournful dirge. Perched atop a quagmire of flesh, the Blood Mother sat upon the Bone Father.

Their gazes fell upon Su Tu, held within their grasp, and a greedy smile spread across their visages.

"Muddy World, we shall consume you once more."

At that very moment, the spectral pallor vanished instantly from Su Tu’s eyes. He regarded the bizarre pair before him and let out a soft, amused laugh.

"The Three Gods, you say? Well, today, it is I who shall devour you!"