Martial Arts Genius with Proficiency System Chapter 997 - 443: How Do We... Consume ‘God’? (2)

In a flash, droplets of blood coated Chen Yuan’s form, obliterating his eyes. The crimson fluid then dispersed, coalescing on Chen Yuan’s vacant shoulders, swirling briefly before morphing into a pair of arms.

These newly formed limbs displayed intricate patterns, hinting at a dormant power residing within.

"When we first arrived in this realm, you were the very first soul we encountered. Because of us, you survived. And because of you, we have reached this present moment."

"You shall forever remain the most trusted child in our eyes."

The Blood Mother's gentle words offered solace.

Hearing this, Chen Yuan’s eyes flickered, a hint of remembrance surfacing, bringing forth a few stray tears.

"Muddy World, that individual, was supposed to be the most powerful among us, holding the greatest hope for our collective destiny. Yet, he harbored his own absurd notions!!" the Blood Mother lamented softly.

"Unforgivable!! Utterly unforgivable!!" the Bone Father bellowed in rage.

"Child, now that you have come to us, you must have already devised a plan for how to proceed. You understand that we are not complete, capable only of existing within the sanctuary you have meticulously established in this world."

"So, what is your intention?"

The Blood Mother gazed at Chen Yuan, her question hanging in the air.

It appeared they harbored an intense aversion to anything connected to the Divine Son of Muddy World remaining in this existence.

"Reporting to the Blood Mother, as dictated by the scripture, on the seventh day following the Holy Son’s birth, he is meant to convene with the Blood Mother and the Bone Father."

"Through countless generations, no Holy Son has ever witnessed their seventh day, perishing before it. Thus, I have assumed this role. However, this time, with the Holy Son awakened to awareness, a personal audience with you is imperative."

"And his object of devotion will undoubtedly not be your effigies, but rather..."

Chen Yuan left his statement unfinished, yet its implication was crystal clear.

There was no need for idol worship when the True God stood before them!

Upon this revelation, the Bone Father and Blood Mother exchanged a look, and the Bone Father emitted a chilling laugh. "I have nearly forgotten his essence. Even if it is but a minuscule fragment of flesh connected to him, I desire to consume it entirely..."

The Blood Mother then turned her attention back to Chen Yuan.

"Child, your meticulous planning is unparalleled. We entrust this crucial task to you. Never have we forgotten the vows we made to you, and I have borne witness to all your tireless endeavors these past years."

"Your physical form has now been reshaped by me to seventy percent of its potential. Once the final stage is complete, you will be recognized as our true offspring..."

A look of exhilaration spread across Chen Yuan’s face. He clenched his fists, marveling at his newly reformed arms, feeling an even greater reservoir of power coursing through them than before.

"Everything is for you!!" he declared, his voice trembling with profound emotion.

"You may go now," the Blood Mother stated serenely.

Chen Yuan offered another bow, and a multitude of eyeballs reappeared, enveloping him once more, the oppressive sensation returning.

When his vision cleared again, he found himself standing on the bridge constructed from eyeballs.

It was as if all that had transpired moments before was merely an ephemeral vision.

Only the strange, twisted markings on his arms served as a testament to his own enigmatic existence.

Chen Yuan turned and departed with swift, determined steps.

As he exited the shadowy expanse, the excited fervor on his face gradually hardened into a cold, unyielding mask. His eyes were consumed by an unfathomable gloom, a void so profound it seemed capable of swallowing all darkness.

"The space I meticulously crafted, was it?"

"Haha... how utterly laughable. That sanctuary was built upon the remnants of countless versions of 'myself'..."

Chen Yuan lowered his head, his voice utterly devoid of emotion.

Yet, had anyone been present to witness his countenance, they would have seen a face marred by decay, contorted by a malevolence far exceeding that of any specter or demon.

However, as he raised his head once more, his expression reverted to its habitual composure.

He cast a glance towards the entryway of the dark domain, then shifted his gaze to the temple dedicated to the Divine Son, his eyes holding an unfathomable depth.

"Can you truly not perceive his presence...?"

"If that is the case... my stratagem... must undergo revision."

"Father... Mother... your reign as deities has endured for an epoch..."

Chen Yuan murmured silently to himself.

He then strode away with purpose.

A day later, an edict was disseminated, sparking ecstatic jubilation among the leading devotees assembled at the headquarters.

Within seven days, the Divine Son would personally encounter the Blood Mother and the Bone Father. A convergence of three deities, the unveiling of the divine!

All followers were sent into a frenzy by this momentous announcement.

Only the Doomsday Believers, spearheaded by Hua Yun and Hua Yu, sensed an underlying discord.

They keenly detected an anomaly in the atmosphere permeating the headquarters but refrained from voicing their concerns to Su Tu.

In their eyes, their God was omniscient, omnipotent, and all-encompassing.

All endeavors of false gods were deemed futile, mere trifles in the grand scheme of their God's will.

Nevertheless, their conviction did not preclude them from taking action.

Hua Yun and his companions had long since formulated contingency plans; should any adverse event unfold, they were prepared to stand resolutely in defense of Su Tu.

Though the divine may not require it, and perhaps even less so, they do care; as long as existence prevails, neither the adherents of false deities nor the false deities themselves shall possess the right to lay a hand on the True God!!!

Without this tome, time is fleeting; with it, time stretches boundlessly.

In the blink of an eye, the sixth day had passed, leaving only one day until the Holy Son's seventh day, the appointed time to confront the Bone Father and Blood Mother.

The entirety of the Tri-Deity Cult was in a state of fervent preparation.

Yet, upon receiving this information, Su Tu remained entirely unperturbed; rather, a sense of anticipation stirred within him.

In the preceding days, he had personally met with five followers each day, facilitating their transformation, while Hua Yun and the others diligently worked to expand their own circles of followers in secret.

Due to Su Tu's close association with them, their Power of Faith experienced a significant surge, thereby accelerating the conversion of followers at an astonishing rate, swelling their numbers by hundreds within mere days.

Nevertheless, the majority of these new adherents belonged to the lower and intermediate tiers. The faith of advanced followers proved adamantly steadfast, making them difficult to sway, though Su Tu found their conversion to be an arduous undertaking.

The concurrent increase in followers had also profoundly boosted the skill level of the Heaven's Inference, and with each instance of Little Xue Yue absorbing energy within the Subspace, the Heaven's Inference skill level would invariably ascend.

Consequently, the skill level of Heaven's Inference had now reached a staggering magnitude.

[Heaven's Inference: 350,000/1,000,000]

Three hundred and fifty thousand skill points – a figure Su Tu had once deemed utterly unimaginable; this advancement also served to further amplify the capabilities of Heaven's Inference once more.

At this juncture, Su Tu's physical form had matured to approximately seventeen or eighteen years of age, bearing a close resemblance to his previous appearance, albeit with subtle alterations designed to evade identification and any potential entanglements.

He artfully modified his features, bestowing upon his original visage a delicate, androgynous allure.

Coupled with the aura of transcendence emanating from his divine nature, Su Tu, ensconced upon his throne, presented an image akin to a celestial being overseeing the mortal plane.

"The height of Heart and Spirit is still insufficient to pinpoint the exact location of Celestial Extremes."

Su Tu mused, recognizing that locating Celestial Extremes was intrinsically linked to discovering Old Zhou's whereabouts; thus, he had not relinquished his pursuit.

He found himself in a rather precarious predicament.

Severed from his primary physical body, his spirit and flesh remained unintegrated, preventing him from entering the Sacred Realm or advancing to the subsequent Heart and Spirit Realm.

Considering the current altitude of his Heart and Spirit, reaching the Other Shore would scarcely be a surprise; yet, he remained tethered to this place. The height of his Heart and Spirit could not be fully harnessed, akin to channeling Super Nuclear Energy into an antiquated generator.

"I must resolve the matters here with haste and then endeavor to reclaim my physical form."

"Presently, with the augmented power of Little Xue Yue, I possess the capability to instantaneously transform all advanced followers should I so choose; Chen Yuan and the other high-ranking individuals would also fall under this influence. At this moment, the most significant targets are those two presences, or rather... that single, dominant presence."

The presence perceived within the Tri-Deity Cult could manifest as one or two entities; these were distinct yet inextricably intertwined.

"I require an opportune moment, a chance to... 'devour' them."

Su Tu contemplated, resting his head against the ornate throne, appearing to await a specific event.

Suddenly, his eyes flickered subtly, as if registering an impending occurrence.

"The opportunity has arrived..."

Within the grand hall, a shadowy miasma materialized, exuding an aura of decay, and a figure slowly emerged from the floor.

This figure was none other than Chen Yuan.

Gazing upon Su Tu, who apparently anticipated his arrival, Chen Yuan betrayed no astonishment and addressed him directly, "You are not Muddy World, are you?"

Upon hearing these words, Su Tu offered an indifferent smile, making no attempt to conceal the truth, and uttered a chilling phrase: "I am, and then? How shall we proceed to... consume a god?"