Martial Arts Genius with Proficiency System Chapter 994 - 442: The Three Gods Revealed? They’re Just Food!
Previously on Martial Arts Genius with Proficiency System...
Currently situated within the Three Deceits Cult premises, Su Tu finds himself in a location that offers proximity to his followers, granting him the ability to sense their thoughts and worries as if they were laid bare before him.
However, the sheer volume and chaotic nature of these thoughts overwhelm him, leading Su Tu to block nearly all of them, permitting only those matters directly concerning him to seep into his consciousness.
One such matter that has surfaced is the disappearance of Zhou Wuliang at Moonwatching Star.
This news struck Su Tu’s mind with the force of a thunderous gong.
In that precise moment, Su Tu entered a state that defies description.
Zhou Wuliang occupies a position of paramount importance to Su Tu, having been his guide into the profound Martial Arts Dao and the one who set him upon this extraordinary path.
Within Su Tu’s heart, Zhou Wuliang is held in the same regard as his own parents.
Under ordinary circumstances, upon receiving such news, Su Tu would be consumed by overwhelming anxiety, relentlessly pursuing any means to discover Zhou Wuliang’s whereabouts.
He would be driven by an urgent desire to ascertain the condition of the elder who had guided him without reservation.
Yet, the Su Tu of the present moment experiences only an unfathomable… serenity…
Yes, a profound calm.
It resembles witnessing an impending storm, with thunderclouds gathering on the horizon, yet his inner being remains utterly tranquil, undisturbed by any emotional turbulence.
A multitude of thoughts immediately flooded his mind.
The Celestial Extremes should now be in Zhou Wuliang’s possession; with its presence, it’s inconceivable that his teacher would face grave danger.
Furthermore, the old man's current strength is astonishingly potent, formidable, and terrifying, to such an extent that Su Tu cannot fully ascertain Zhou Wuliang’s cultivation realm. Such a powerful being would not easily fall victim to unexpected perils, even when confronting experts from the Thirteen Clans.
This would only be possible if World Light or some entity beyond imagination were involved.
But if such a force were indeed acting, the logical question arises: why?
Su Tu’s thoughts raced, penetrating and comprehensive, yet entirely devoid of apprehension or concern.
And he was acutely aware of this detachment.
Consequently, all the thoughts swirling within his mind came to an abrupt halt, akin to two incompatible programs colliding and crashing.
Su Tu remained frozen upon his throne, his words seeming to be directed either inward or toward an unseen entity.
"Am I still… human…"
He voiced this question softly.
Previously, he had dismissed the fading of his seven emotions and six desires as a minor consequence, a small price to pay for wielding his all-encompassing power.
Now, however, he grasped the profound gravity of the situation.
The ascendance of his divine nature signified a gradual erosion of his human potential.
Despite his earnest efforts to recall Zhou Wuliang’s significance, a deep-seated coldness and an awareness of endless possibilities permeated his being.
If he could remain indifferent to his teacher now, what about his senior disciples?
What about his parents?
How would he perceive this world once all fundamental aspects were transformed? Would he still be Su Tu…
Or merely a ‘god’ retaining Su Tu’s memories?
This notion, once conceived, ignited like a wildfire, spreading with uncontrollable ferocity.
In his current state, he could flawlessly execute the Inference of Heaven, achieving perfect simulations of both future and past events, bringing him to the precipice of mastering the very fabric of causality.
However, in such a state, who was he truly…
Su Tu lapsed into a prolonged silence, seated immovably on his throne, his gaze distant and devoid of warmth, for he had recognized a starkly absurd truth.
At this very moment, he did not even care about his own identity…
Because it held no meaning, such trivial matters… The present Su Tu could not be bothered.
Even if he attempted to feign concern, the truth that resided deep within him would not be falsified.
"Hoo~"
After a significant pause, Su Tu released a long, slow breath.
He softly declared, "I am myself. I am Su Tu."
Without the slightest hesitation, without a shadow of doubt, he instantly extinguished all thoughts emanating from the depths of his heart.
This was not a manifestation of genuine understanding, but rather an absolute rationality that forcibly suppressed all dissenting notions.
Subsequently, a singular thought arose in his mind, rapidly traversing the currents of faith.
Soon, an individual exuding profound reverence materialized within the hall, standing with utmost respect at the entrance. Unlike other followers of the Three Gods, this particular believer did not perform a bow.
Instead, he extended a hand, placed it over his heart, his lips quivering, though no sound escaped them.
Yet, for those observing his mouth, it was clear he was silently uttering… ‘Kneeling unto the ultimate end.’
The visitor was none other than Hua Yun.
Having been summoned by Su Tu, he had arrived with utmost promptness to meet his divine being.
"Approach,"
Su Tu commanded in a low tone.
Hua Yun reacted as if bestowed with an immense favor, moving towards Su Tu with extreme caution and solemnity. Each step was measured, as if a single misstep would incur the displeasure of his deity.
"Divine Son, above…"
Hua Yun began, aware that Su Tu had manifested as the Divine Son. He perceived the god was engaging in a playful jest, toying with a devout believer of a false deity, and thus, he refrained from exposing the charade.
"There is no need for such formalities. All that transpires here remains veiled in obscurity from the outside world."
Su Tu stated impassively.
Through the manipulation of faith, he had enveloped the entire hall in concealment, rendering it imperceptible even to Chen Yuan and the three bishops.
The pronouncement elicited no surprise from Hua Yun, for within his heart, deities were believed to possess absolute power. He promptly dropped to his knees, his hands shielding his brow, and uttered in a hushed tone, "My salutations to you, my god, the ultimate end of all things!"