Martial Arts Genius with Proficiency System Chapter 1013 - 451: The Changed Doctrine, Chen Yuan—Closest to Apotheosis! (2)

The Tri-Deity Cult, though it spoke of suffering, was not initially deemed an unholy sect, for their trials were turned inward, akin to ascetic monks.

Yet, as ages turned, the Tri-Deity Cult's perspective on suffering warped. What began as self-inflicted pain transformed into the extraction of suffering from others, birthing the Star River's most infamous evil cult under the guise of 'Divine Grace.'

The grand civilizations remained ignorant of the true events, dismissing the early practices as mere pretense by the Tri-Deity Cult.

Unbeknownst to them, an unseen hand guided these developments from the shadows.

"Seeking suffering within, forging oneself... what ludicrous dogma is this? If it were truly so, what meaning do our torments hold?"

Chen Yuan's voice dripped with a hint of madness.

"Thus, you engineered the doctrine's shift to its current form: inflicting torment externally, corrupting all. This very concept sprang from you, granting you dominion over faith.

And through faith, you subtly molded the Tri-Deity Cult, swaying every believer who now perceives this twisted path as the True Intent of the Tri-Deity, a deity that craves human suffering. Your deeds amplify Their might, ensuring Their non-interference."

"Furthermore, They are incapable of experiencing this world firsthand, and thus, you triumphed."

Liu Yingjiao's measured words unveiled the profound secret Chen Yuan had harbored for years.

"Indeed, precisely so. I merely did not anticipate your ability to shatter my control over faith and awaken from its grip. But this is acceptable; you shall serve as the perfect witness.

My desire is for the living you, not a soulless puppet," Chen Yuan declared with a light chuckle.

Then, with a casual gesture, he raised his hand.

The distorted Power of Flesh and Blood surged and erupted, releasing a bizarre, terrifying, obsidian aura from the void.

"As a witness, you must comprehend the entirety of my design."

"Therefore, partial knowledge of the plan is insufficient."

Chen Yuan's gaze fixed upon the dark aura, as if beholding a priceless artifact.

"Initially, my actions were solely for self-preservation. The Tri-Deity are capricious beings; we mortals are but ants, insignificant specks easily crushed beneath Their notice.

Just as They once saved us, only to capriciously obliterate Chen Village."

The mention of 'Chen Village' caused Liu Yingjiao's previously impassive eyes to flicker for the first time.

"To avoid being scattered like dust in the wind, I had no alternative but to orchestrate these events. However, subsequent developments altered my resolve.

It transpires that the Tri-Deity are not a unified entity. The Blood Mother and Bone Father consumed the Divine Son, necessitating our century-long rituals. Ostensibly for the Divine Son's summoning, they were, in truth, intended to eradicate the Divine Son's very concept.

And this became my opportunity. Each summoning of the Divine Son's corporeal form concealed a sliver of His weakened concept. By devouring this fragment, my own nascent concept began to flourish.

Now, having absorbed all the lingering concepts of the Divine Son, I stand on the precipice of being called a demigod."

As he spoke, he raised his hand, revealing a wheel of flesh and blood radiating an unsettling aura behind his head.

Emitting an aura of despair and terror, the surrounding void was warped by this radiant wheel, transforming into a grotesque tapestry of flesh and blood.

"Over the years, the Bone Father and Blood Mother have been replacing my very organs. My body is no longer solely Human, allowing me to better wield this power, mastering a Divine Ability beyond mortal comprehension!

Yet, I understand their ultimate goal: to possess my body in the near future. And why should I not, in turn, use this vessel to devour Them?

But this endeavor is fraught with difficulty. Despite a millennium of planning, compared to the Bone Father and Blood Mother, hope seemed distant. But now... that hope has finally dawned!!"

Chen Yuan suddenly unfurled his arms, crimson blood seeping into everything, twisted flesh consuming the void, engulfing the area around the dark aura.

The layers of flesh ascended, coalescing into a voracious maw, poised to swallow the essence within the next instant.

"And that hope is your disciple~"

Chen Yuan's gaze shifted to Liu Yingjiao, his tone laced with amusement.

Observing the ever-changing expression on Liu Yingjiao's face, he stepped forward, grasping her chin with his outstretched hand and forcefully turning her head.

He spoke each word with deliberate emphasis: "The moment you broke free from faith and regained your own consciousness, I sensed it. Yet, as long as faith persisted, it left traces. Your Heart and Spirit are exceptionally sensitive, compelling me to approach cautiously, only discerning fragments."

"Until the Divine Son descended, your emotional turmoil transcended all reason, granting me a fleeting glimpse into your memories."

"Your student from Ancestor Star and that Divine Son... they are identical."

"How fascinating this is; the concept I had completely devoured usually only spawns a hollow child, yet this produced an independent existence."

"Moreover, possessing power beyond my wildest imagination, that day, he truly astonished me."

"But then, recalling your memories, how could a child from Ancestor Star master such power? Unless he is some ancient being's ultimate trump card?"

"This is my hope. The Bone Father and Blood Mother's hatred for the Muddy World surpasses all reason. Your student, bearing Divine Power and arriving here, can only be after the Tri-Deity."

"To contend with gods leads only to death, but when gods contend, I shall be the fisherman!!"

Chen Yuan's voice trembled slightly, filled with an unspeakable excitement.

"I just hadn't anticipated that your student would actually possess the Power of Great Destruction. Oh, right, you probably don't know what Great Destruction is."

"The Tri-Deity are merely beings that sprouted from the remnants of Great Destruction. It is the most unknowable, invisible, inaudible existence in Subspace, a walking natural disaster, the Primordial of world destruction."

"In the records of the current Human Race, there has never been a mention of Its name. If not for sensing Their memories within the faith, I would not have known of Its existence either."

The existence of Great Destruction is the utmost secret. The world only knows that Subspace has five Primordials dominating everything, yet the existence of this sixth Primordial remains unknown to all.

Yet, for this monumental secret, Liu Yingjiao seemed completely unfazed, continuing to gaze indifferently at Chen Yuan.

And Chen Yuan, appearing unconcerned, continued to speak to himself.

"This is truly a grand surprise. I originally just intended to let Them compete like the sandpiper and the clam. When the Tri-Deity became embroiled in a fierce fight, they would have no time to control faith, and I could seize it all."

"And now, everything is unfolding just as I envisioned."

Chen Yuan spoke slowly, looking at the flesh and blood suspended in his hand.

"But I never expected the Power of Great Destruction could completely suppress the Tri-Deity. Although I need the Tri-Deity to perish so I can inherit everything within the faith and achieve godhood, I do not wish to see a being mastering the Power of Great Destruction emerge."

"So, I'm sorry, Yingjiao. I can only let Him become fodder for the Tri-Deity. He is a unique existence; once the Tri-Deity devours Him, They will inevitably suffer severe blows."

"And at that time..."

Rumble~

The flesh transformed into a large maw, emitting a bone-chilling sound.

As if that black aura represented some unparalleled delicacy.

"At that time, I can devour the Tri-Deity, along with your student, making them my sustenance."

"However, you probably won't be too saddened. After all, it's just a student. Compared to him, you and I, who grew up together and accompanied each other for a millennium, should possess deeper bonds."

Chen Yuan said with a tone of gleeful anticipation.

And for the first time, Liu Yingjiao, who always maintained an indifferent expression, showed a somber face. Her eyes trembled, and she squeezed out a sentence from her lips.

"You are not worthy to be compared with him!!"

"You are not worthy!!!"

Liu Yingjiao uttered each word with utmost seriousness.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yuan completely lost control. His veins bulged, his visage turning sinister like a demon's. He abruptly raised his hand, preparing to strike down.

Yet, before his palm could fall, a cold voice echoed as if from the netherworld.

"I say, what do you think you are doing to my homeroom teacher?"

"Insect?"