"Show me your divine power, or die!"
There was not a trace of warmth in Bibi Dong's voice.
Every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth.
The killing intent solidified into countless ice needles, which stabbed wildly at Chen An.
Chen An's heart pounded wildly.
[Given His Holiness the Pope's ruthless methods, he would absolutely not hesitate in the slightest (except for Yu Xiaogang)! (¬‿¬)]
Her patience was probably running out.
[System! You damn idiot!]
Chen An was cursing the heavens in his heart, but his face still wore that compassionate, charlatan-like expression, his acting skills were top-notch.
The newbie gift pack only gave these three lousy cards, not a single one of them is even worth fighting!
Now that the boasting has been made, how are we going to clean up the mess?!
[If I were slapped to death by this love-struck fool, wouldn't I become a disgrace to transmigrators!]
[Even after death, he wouldn't deserve a "History of Time Travelers" (if such a thing exists); he'd only be a negative example, nailed to the pillar of historical shame!]
["How a host can kill themselves within three minutes of activating the system!"]
Despite his complaints, he has no way out now.
Whether we live or die, whether we rise above others or fall into oblivion, it all depends on this wave.
I'm taking the gamble!
Isn't it just about showcasing divine power (special effects)?
If it's real enough, even a fake can be real!
"system!"
Chen An roared inwardly.
"Use both the [Divine Aura Simulator] and the [Unspeakable Divine Shadow Effect Card]!"
"Maximize all special effects! Burn the entire budget! Give her a good shock!"
"Our lives or our deaths depend on this!"
[Ding! The Divine Aura Simulator (Trial Version) has been used!]
[Ding! The [Unspeakable Divine Shadow Effect Card] has been used!]
The system notification tone had just finished.
Inside the Papal Palace, astonishing changes are taking place.
Buzz~~~
A deep, resonant hum echoed directly in everyone's soul, ancient and distant.
The light in the entire Papal Palace dimmed instantly.
It's not black.
It's a deeper, heavier gray.
The whole world seemed to have been drained of all color, leaving only a deathly silence and gloom that made people feel uneasy.
A terrifying pressure exploded from Chen An's thin body, instantly shattering the entire hall!
That wasn't a pressure from soul power!
Bibi Dong's pupils suddenly shrank to pinpoints!
As one of the ninety-nine level Limit Douluos who has already stood at the pinnacle of the world, her understanding of soul power is unmatched.
But the oppressive aura before her was completely beyond her comprehension.
Ancient, vast, boundless, supreme.
It carries an indifferent view of all living beings, regarding everything as mere ants.
Under this oppressive force, Bibi Dong's soul power was like a stream crashing into the ocean, becoming stagnant, obscure, and its circulation speed slowed down tenfold.
Her hardened heart, forged through countless trials, trembled uncontrollably.
This is a tremor from the soul.
It is the most instinctive fear when life is absolutely crushed.
"This is..."
Bibi Dong's red lips parted slightly, and for the first time, her composure vanished.
But she didn't finish her sentence.
An even more terrifying scene unfolded.
"Swish! Swish!"
Two shadows appeared out of thin air, one on the left and one on the right, protecting Bibi Dong.
The guardians of the Spirit Hall are Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan and Ghost Douluo Gui Mei.
They have always remained hidden in the shadows, the Pope's shadow.
When the oppressive aura erupted, they sensed extreme danger and immediately appeared to protect him.
"Your Majesty, be careful!"
"What kind of thing dares to act so presumptuously here!"
Yue Guan's voice was sharp, and Gui Mei's voice was hoarse. The two of them unleashed the aura of Title Douluo, trying to block the oppressive force.
But their soul power was crushed by that vast pressure as soon as it began to emerge, without even a ripple.
"puff!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo's alluring face turned pale instantly, and she spat out a mouthful of blood.
The ghost was in an even worse state; the black mist covering its body was violently blown about, flickering and twisting, emitting mournful cries.
"What... what kind of power is this?!"
Yue Guan's eyes were filled with terror.
When he joined forces with Ghost, he dared to challenge even the level 99 Qian Daoliu (although he was defeated in one touch (≧∇≦)ﾉ).
But now, faced with this mysterious pressure, they are as insignificant as two ants.
Rebellion?
The idea itself is a joke.
Chen An raised his eyelids.
Kneel down!
The sound wasn't loud.
But it was a divine decree.
Bang!
Bang!
Two muffled thuds.
Apart from Bibi Dong, who was undergoing the Rakshasa God Trial, everyone present, including the two powerful Title Douluo who were renowned throughout the continent, regardless of their soul power, had their knees buckle and uncontrollably kneel on the floor.
Kiku and Oni trembled violently, trying with all their might to stand up.
But that oppressive aura was like a million mountains, pressing down on their souls.
He can't even move a finger, let alone stand up.
The only option was to kneel before a six-year-old child in the most humiliating way.
As for the others, they immediately bowed deeply and gave up resistance the moment the pressure descended!
...
Dead silence.
The Papal Palace fell into absolute silence.
Bibi Dong's mind went blank.
Chrysanthemum Douluo: "..."
Ghost Douluo: "..."
[They knelt down because of something that child said?]
[This... how is this possible?]
But this is not the end.
The real shock is just beginning.
To the utter horror of Bibi Dong, Yue Guan, and Gui Mei, a glimmer of light appeared in the dark void behind Chen An.
The light rapidly expanded, extended, and outlined itself.
A colossal, unimaginable silhouette, woven from pure light and shadow, emerged.
A divine figure that cannot be described in any language.
He is not like the universe, He is the universe.
Countless stars are born and die around Him.
Behind Him are countless chaotic wings of light, each wing representing the cycle of life and death in a world.
His face was shrouded in a misty light, making it difficult to see clearly; only a pair of indifferent eyes could be discerned.
The moment those eyes fell, time stood still, and space froze.
All who saw Him had only one thought in their minds.
god.
This is God.
They are true gods, beyond the limits of mortal imagination.
"Thump!"
Bibi Dong's legs went weak.
She could no longer stand, her body went limp, and she collapsed awkwardly onto the papal throne behind her.
Her once cold and aloof, stunningly beautiful face was now only pale and dejected.
She stared intently at the divine figure behind Chen An, her body trembling uncontrollably, her purple eyes churning with turmoil, and she muttered to herself.
"God...it really is...the aura of God..."
"Son of the God-King... Repairing the plane... Divine consciousness awakens..."
"So... everything he said... was true..."
At that moment, all of Chen An's previous words exploded in her mind.
Doubt, disbelief, and testing.
Before this majestic divine figure, everything else becomes a joke.
She believed it.
She believed it completely.
The six-year-old child before me is truly a fallen deity who has awakened a wisp of divine consciousness by borrowing a mortal body.
Otherwise, there's no way to explain everything that's happening right in front of her, enough to shatter her worldview.
[Hoo...]
Chen An looked at the three people who were completely terrified, and remained calm on the surface, but inwardly he breathed a long sigh of relief.
[Oh my god, that scared me to death!]
[These special effects... Holy crap, they're absolutely amazing!!! I almost believed it myself!]
[This money was well spent! It was absolutely worth it!]
[With this move, it would be a real shame if the Oscars didn't give me a Lifetime Achievement Award!]
He was overjoyed inside, but outwardly he withdrew his gaze and focused on the distraught Bibi Dong.
He sighed softly, speaking slowly and deliberately in a tone that was both melancholic and sorrowful.
"Bibi Dong, now, do you believe me?"
The words fell.
A voice that only he could hear finally exploded in his mind.
[Ding!]
[Detected: Level 99 Limit Douluo Bibi Dong and two Title Douluos are deeply shocked and now believe in the host's identity as the "Child of God"!]
[Congratulations, host! You have successfully fooled one of the world's top powerhouses (Bibi Dong)!]
[Congratulations, host! You have successfully tricked two Title Douluo powerhouses (Chrysanthemum and Demon)!]
[Congratulations, host! You have successfully fooled several minor characters at the Martial Soul Awakening event!]
[Because this is the host's first time successfully deceiving someone of an extremely high level, making it incredibly difficult, an extra-large critical hit reward has been triggered!]
[Reward: Innate Level 20 Soul Power (God-level)!]
[Reward: Significantly improved physical fitness (Level 30)!]
[Reward: Best Actor-Level Acting Skills (Permanent Version)!]
boom!
As soon as the system finished speaking, a warm and vast energy appeared out of thin air in Chen An's body.
It was a sense of fulfillment I had never experienced before.
A power called soul force is growing wildly and rapidly within his body, starting from nothing.
LV.1~~~LV.10~~~LV.15~~~
Finally, it steadily stopped at the peak of LV.20!
Innate level 20 soul power!
It's done!
(End of chapter)