CHAPTER 48: CHAPTER 48: BOLD MOVE! JOINING THE BLOOD BEAST BAN

After double-checking, Chen Pingchuan confirmed that he wasn’t mistaken. Not only that, but he discovered that even when his divinity made the choice, no branching options appeared, meaning the action was completely valid and had no negative repercussions.

Chen Pingchuan continued the simulation, eager to see how Xia Qingxue would tear into the divine scumbag who had possessed his body.

On the other side of the call, Xia Qingxue heard your scummy remarks but wasn’t the least bit angry. Instead, she praised you. "You’re so masculine," she said, "I like it a lot."

You scoffed at Xia Qingxue’s flattery. As if you needed her to tell you that. Hah, mortals will be mortals—utterly lacking in spiritual awareness.

"What are you doing?" Chen Pingchuan was already getting restless after just a few lines of simulation. "What in the world are you doing?"

This is completely out of character for me. His expression hardened. Eccentric and rambling? That’s not me.

"I let my divinity run the simulation." A realization dawned on him. "This is my own damn fault!"

At that moment, Chen Pingchuan was completely sober. He began to focus intently on the simulation, no longer daring to be casual.

You issued an ultimatum to Xia Qingxue, stating that you would grace her with your presence one last time, after which you would enter complete seclusion to grow stronger.

Hearing the charitable tone in your voice, Xia Qingxue stated she’d rather do without this kind of "love".

You sneered at Xia Qingxue’s attitude. An ignorant mortal. You stopped paying any mind to the woman, instead turning the cement factory into your personal training ground.

Feeling the weakness emanating from your body, you became extremely displeased and began to frantically push yourself in training. At the same time, you discovered that the game of potion-making was actually quite interesting.

You ordered Guo Yihang and Liu Yaofei to purchase a batch of experimental equipment and materials, along with a massive amount of raw ingredients. Of course, this came at a price: one of the two flawless parasite seeds was used on the useless leader of the Purple Bird Gang.

You stood on the roof of the cement factory, feeling rather bored. Beside you stood the naked Black Demon One. Having grown accustomed to the freedom of wearing clothes, it felt a little strange sunbathing in the nude.

You stood tall and proud with your hands behind your back, your gaze deep as you looked toward the sky, projecting an aura of complete control. Then, you suddenly spoke. "Since you’re here, stop hiding. Show yourself."

The air remained still, without a single ripple. You shook your head with feigned disappointment, muttering, "Why haven’t they arrived yet? What a waste of my divine performance."

Three days later, you and Black Demon One were in the same spot. You tried probing again, "Since you’re here, stop hiding. Show yourself." This time, the surrounding environment suddenly changed, no longer as tranquil as before.

Damn, this divine self is pretty awesome! It even knows how to play strategy and actually guessed right. Chen Pingchuan thought to himself. If it were me, I’d never play such a tedious game. It’s one thing if someone shows up, but if they don’t? Wouldn’t that be mortifyingly embarrassing?

A man’s voice came from behind you. "How did you discover me?"

You didn’t answer his question, nor did you even turn around. Still gazing deeply at the sky, your imposing back still turned to him, you began to test his intelligence.

[Display details of the probe?]

"Display."

"I not only discovered you, I know who you are. I not only know who you are, I know where you came from. I not only know where you came from, I know why you are here."

"As for how I know these things, I could tell you, but I doubt you would believe me."

Major General Hu was stunned by your verbal gambit. Staring at your proud and aloof back, the piercing sunlight silhouetting your form made it impossible for him to look at you directly. With a face full of suspicion and shock, Major General Hu stated that he didn’t believe a word you were saying.

You knew you had succeeded. You unhurriedly began to reveal the information you possessed, piece by piece.

[Display charismatic dialogue?]

"Display."

Why are these prompts always necessary? Can’t it just simulate directly? Chen Pingchuan was getting annoyed. What, did it think he wouldn’t read it? That damned obsessive-compulsive nature of his wouldn’t allow it.

"I am a god. I have been waiting here for you for a very, very long time."

"You are Major General Hu, a mid-level member of the Blood Beast Ban. The purpose of your visit is my Divine Beast, Black Demon."

"Am I right?"

Major General Hu found it incredible that you could guess his origin and intent. Moreover, he was deeply intrigued by your mysterious aura.

[You continue with your brainwashing rhetoric. Display?]

"Yes, yes, yes! From now on, automatically display everything!"

People who leave their sentences half-finished are the absolute worst. By the same token, simulations that constantly get interrupted by prompts are just as infuriating.

Not considering the consequences, Chen Pingchuan chose to have all simulation information displayed automatically.

"Let’s put the matter of Black Demon aside for now. Once I’ve finished speaking, I can hand it over to you."

"First, let us speak of the sin borne by humanity."

"Humans, from the day they are born, carry the seven deadly sins: pride, envy, wrath, sloth, greed, gluttony, and lust. These are inherent to humanity, an indelible sin that I call Original Sin."

"As they age, people grow increasingly selfish, believing in survival of the fittest and the law of the jungle. They begin to kill, to thirst for blood, and to cast out all who are different. I call this Acquired Sin, for it is a sin formed after birth."

"The more advanced technology becomes, the more miserably humanity lives. This suffering accompanies you from birth until death."

"Humans burn, kill, and plunder, slaughtering the creatures of nature to the brink of extinction. They exhaust the planet’s resources and energy, transforming the world to fit their desires, yet they have never once asked the will of the other creatures who share their space."

"Disaster, destruction, suffering, death... These are the sins of humanity."

"And I, as the planet’s Primordial Divine Spirit, could not bear to see living beings suffer such torment. Thus, I awakened ahead of schedule to cleanse all sin."

"However, I discovered that my Divine Power was lacking. So I prophesied your coming and decided to wait for you here."

Major General Hu was completely frozen by your prophetic, rambling demeanor. The man before him appeared weak and frail, yet he inspired a deep-seated fear. He wanted to leave this place immediately. As for the mission to bring back Black Demon, at his rank, it wouldn’t be impossible to have someone else take over.

You sensed his intention to retreat. How could you let a bird in the hand get away? You intensified your bewitching words.

"I imagine you haven’t had a good time in the Blood Beast Ban, have you? Is there always someone doubting you, causing you trouble? Always someone belittling and ostracizing you? But who are you? You are Major General Hu, the King of the Forest!"

"Listen to the voice in your heart. Think about everything you have endured over the years."

"Think of the jungles flattened by humans, of the beasts captured and thrown into metal cages. Feel your companion beast with your heart—feel its pain."

"Think back to your original reason for joining the Blood Beast Ban. What is your true purpose in life? Is it to live an ordinary existence until you turn to dust, vanishing completely from this world?"

"Or is it to live a life of glory, to make the world hear your voice, and to wash away your sins through your actions?"

Fortunately, your bewitchment was effective