Martial Arts Genius with Proficiency System Chapter 987 - 438: The Beginning of Star River’s Chaos, Kneeling to the Eternal Venerable God!

Among the advanced civilizations, mutual destruction and relentless slaughter commenced.

The era of profound peace imploded overnight, transforming the entirety of the Star River into a treacherous quagmire fueled by avarice and covetousness.

Perhaps the Star River was eternally destined for such a fate, but this time, the facade of civility would be completely stripped away.

Notably, despite their prior animosity, the Human Race Federation and the Seven Great Alliances reaffirmed their pact following a pivotal meeting, standing united once more.

Though these two major powers had engaged in ceaseless conflict, each harboring ulterior motives, their shared history and deep understanding of one another’s capabilities facilitated this renewed cooperation.

This particular meeting, however, was fraught with unforeseen treachery. It bore the appearance of a grand assembly of advanced civilizations, yet beneath the surface, the unmistakable fangs of a supreme, dominant civilization were revealed.

Consequently, former adversaries turned united front, and certain ancient, formidable advanced civilizations likewise consolidated their forces, forming clandestine alliances and patiently lying in wait.

They awaited the complete and utter eruption of these submerged, malevolent undercurrents.

With a final, agonizing roar and a mournful wail, all the powerful individuals on the planet were eradicated. Ordinary beings, however, were forced to their knees, effectively enslaved and branded with the indelible mark of subjugation.

"Colluding with Void Spirits is an act of unforgivable transgression; your ignorance demands that you be enslaved by us, a penance for your sins."

The voice from the airship declared with chilling indifference.

A slave, prostrate on the ground, retaliated with a furious glare, his voice ringing out, "Slander!! This is utter slander!!"

"My people have never associated with these so-called Void Spirits, nor have we ever offered them sanctuary!!"

"You are merely satisfying your own predatory desires through this massacre..."

The man's defiant roar was cut short before he could finish his impassioned plea...

Bang~

A casual streak of light descended, annihilating his form. The terrified survivors, still kneeling, trembled uncontrollably, too petrified to even flinch.

"Insects, what right do you possess to comprehend such matters? You are nothing more than insignificant pawns manipulated by a greater power."

The leader's voice was a soft, dismissive whisper.

His expression was one of utter detachment, as if he were a deity observing mortals from above.

This grim tableau was being replicated across countless worlds within the Star River.

Chaos, carnage, pillage, and conquest became the prevailing order, shattering centuries, even millennia, of peace and plunging the galaxy back into a state of primal barbarism with shocking swiftness.

All in the span of a single night.

Unbeknownst to anyone amidst the widespread slaughter, a mysterious power was coalescing in the boundless void, channeling itself into a specialized dimension.

This energy was absorbed by a peculiarly twisted and grotesque arboreal entity.

Three Deceits Cult Headquarters.

Deep within the hallowed chambers of the Supreme Divine Hall, inside a magnificent palace, a child, no older than seven or eight years, occupied the grand throne. Before him, Chen Yuan and three esteemed bishops prostrated themselves on the floor.

"Lord Divine Son, we are truly humbled that you would personally grace us with your presence this time."

Chen Yuan's voice was laced with reverence, his eyes briefly, almost involuntarily, falling upon the child.

"Indeed, it is quite peculiar. To attain such a developed form, resembling a child of seven or eight, in such a remarkably short period. Typically, this Divine Son would have long since faded into nothingness, dissipating back into the void."

Chen Yuan mused inwardly.

Generally, summoned spirits invoked through faith represent mere vestiges of the Divine Son, brought forth via sacred rites. Their existence is fleeting, destined to vanish into the void as their spiritual remnant is extinguished.

It is at this juncture that the remaining faith is harnessed to forge Divine Grace, thereby facilitating further ascendance.

However, this occasion presented an unexpected deviation; the Divine Son, manifested as Su Tu, showed no inclination towards dissolution. Instead, he rapidly matured, transforming within an astonishingly brief timeframe.

From an infant’s nascent form to the present child-like appearance.

"Oh? Does my personal appearance here cause you considerable disappointment?"

"Perhaps it is because I have claimed the faith that rightfully belongs to you?"

Su Tu, seated upon the throne, inquired with a relaxed, almost playful intonation, mimicking the carefree speech of a child.

Yet, his words, spoken lightly, sent a palpable wave of disquiet through those present, causing them to visibly tremble.

Chen Yuan hastily interjected, "No, no, absolutely not!!! O Divine Son, you jest! We are but humble servants of the Divine; all faith belongs to you. We would never harbor such audacious thoughts!!"

As he spoke, Chen Yuan dropped to his knees, bowing deeply in profound deference to Su Tu. The Red Robe, Black Robe, and White Robe bishops promptly followed his lead, mirroring his every gesture.

An entity transcending the rank of Daoist Master stood before three peak Daoist Masters, who were now bowing supplicantly before a child of seven or eight.

Should any outsider witness this scene, they would undoubtedly be paralyzed with shock and awe.

Yet, beholding this spectacle offered Su Tu no particular stirring in his heart. From the outset, he had perceived a profound change within himself: a apparent loss of emotional capacity.

His original True Spirit had been extinguished, and the current True Spirit was undergoing a resurrection, intertwining with the fabric of existence and returning through the anchors of faith.

Absent of any extraneous emotions or personal desires, driven solely by pure objectives and their execution, a feeling that unsettled Su Tu nonetheless couldn't be denied; in this state, he possessed extraordinarily clear aims for the events about to unfold.

This condition bore a resemblance to what is termed divinity, yet the present moment was not the appropriate time for contemplation on such matters.

"Is that so? I had thought you found my presence an eyesore."

Su Tu inquired playfully, descending from his throne and slowly advancing towards Chen Yuan, his words delivered with an apparent casualness that, paradoxically, carried an inexplicable chill.

Strange, terrifying, unknowable, unviewable.

This was the sensation Su Tu imparted to Chen Yuan and the others. Conspicuously, there was no discernible power emanating from the Divine Son; only the accumulation of faith was present, yet he exuded an aura that felt untouchable.

"Oh, Divine Son, my faith is purely without parallel. Should you harbor doubts, my life, my spirit, my very Heart and Soul, are all yours for the taking!!"

Chen Yuan bowed deeply once more before Su Tu.

Su Tu's eyes flickered subtly, after which his fair hand slowly extended outwards, and within the void, it was as if some impossibly formidable entity revealed its menacing fangs.

Crack crack crack~

The compressed space emitted peculiar sounds, yet Chen Yuan remained unmoved, allowing himself to be subjected to this pressure without the slightest ripple of power.

Finally, Su Tu's palm gently settled upon his shoulder.

"I naturally believe you."

"For many years, we have not made our descent, and today we have awakened to the human world; you have indeed labored diligently. From this day forward, you may bring five individuals whom you deem most devout to visit me daily."

Su Tu proclaimed, his voice youthful, yet imbued with an unspeakable sanctity and an ethereal quality.

Despite its proximity, the voice seemed to resonate from an entirely different dimension.

"Thank you, Divine Son!! Thank you, Divine Son!!"

"Grateful for your trust, we are prepared to dedicate everything to the Three Gods!!"

"All is illusion, all things are fleeting, only suffering is real and true!!"

Chen Yuan's face trembled with excitement, tears welling in his eyes, as if he had received profound affirmation.

"I am weary."

Su Tu softly uttered, then gracefully returned to his throne. During this movement, his previously short hair had already grown past his ears, and his height appeared to have increased slightly as well.

"We shall take our leave now."

Chen Yuan and the others bowed and slowly withdrew, proceeding until they were outside the grand hall.

The moment they exited, the expression of ecstatic tears on Chen Yuan's face vanished instantly, his gaze becoming somewhat inscrutable.

He cast a deep look back at the entrance, remained silent, lowered his eyes, left an instruction, and then turned away.

"Arrange for five senior devotees to meet the Divine Son. Instruct them to conduct themselves appropriately."

Within the hall.

Su Tu reclined against the throne, the corners of his mouth upturned slightly, seemingly perceiving everything that transpired beyond the entryway.

Su Tu could ascertain that those senior devotees indeed harbored an insane level of faith towards the Three Gods. However, Chen Yuan and the others' faith in the Three Gods... existed... but not to a significant degree...

"Faith, divinity, are indeed merely tools."

"Whether you choose to worship the gods or indulge your own desires, that is for you alone to know, but it is of no concern to me."

"My only concern is whether this dessert is palatable..."

Su Tu spoke softly.

Upon his shoulder, a faint apparition of an exquisite and charming doll materialized.

Shortly thereafter, a knock sounded upon the door of the Divine Hall. Five devotees, trembling with anticipation and unable to contain their excitement, entered kneeling. Upon beholding Su Tu, they could not suppress their intense exhilaration.