CHAPTER 431: CHAPTER 341: PROMOTION TO ANGEL_2

’Cosmic Pillar’ is the threshold unit occupying the singular symbol of ’51%’. Once this boundary is surpassed, it transitions to ’Above the Pillar’...

This raises a question,

when the ’Lord of Blasphemy’ ruled the Old Earth, to what extent did He incorporate the symbol of ’Destiny’? And how did He manage to avoid the contamination of ’Divine Curse’ after ascending to ’Above the Pillar’?

"Forget it, these questions will unravel sooner or later. There’s no point in obsessing over them now. The immediate priority is to refresh the game text and guide the game character to leave the confines of ’Asgard’, thus escaping the gaze of the many pillars."

Yang Qizhou quickly set aside the dilemma, waiting for the expected ’Spiritual Fall’.

But at this very moment,

an indescribable sensation surged in his heart, guided by an unseen force. Yang Qizhou instinctively shifted his gaze to another Star Domain, where radiance erupted—more than half of the stars were illuminated, while the remaining fraction hovered in a peculiar state, neither fully dim nor brightly lit, a paradoxical in-between.

Suddenly,

a chilling whisper swept across: "Hurry... Time... Is running out."

Immediately, Yang Qizhou felt his spirituality plummeting at a speed beyond conceptual comprehension. In the Real World, his physical body jolted awake, drenched in sweat without knowing when it had happened.

Yang Qizhou gasped heavily for breath, struggling to regain his composure for a while.

The terrifying ravings emanating from the Star Domain embodying the symbol of ’Nature’ left him feeling as though his spirituality was on the brink of collapse.

"That is... Divine Curse."

"The terror that all ’Deities’ must ultimately face—it hasn’t dispersed despite the ’King of Nature’ being re-pastured, but continues to dwell within the remaining unclaimed symbols."

"As time passes, this ’Divine Curse’ may fade, but the window of reprieve is assuredly not short."

"In other words,"

"anyone declaring their intent to claim the symbol of ’Nature’, aiming to become the deity of the ’Natural Domain’, will inevitably be polluted by the ’Divine Curse’."

"This lingering issue is the hidden consequence of the ’King of Nature’ failing to break through to ’Above the Pillar’."

Thoughts surfaced within his mind as Yang Qizhou’s brow furrowed, contemplating the terrifying ravings invoked by the ’Divine Curse’.

Hurry, time, is running out.

What does this sentence mean?

Yang Qizhou couldn’t make sense of it but shrugged it off easily. His game character was still within ’Asgard’, under the gaze of the many pillars—a pivotal moment. Shifting his focus back to his phone screen,

meanwhile,

’Hmm.’ The lamp holder’s mannerisms were the same as moments before—expression frozen, eyes devoid of life. Could it be that he was once again intervening in the external world using some incomprehensible methods? Had another terrifying disaster occurred somewhere?

’Mr. Death’ harbored countless questions, yearning for answers but restrained by an oppressive force on his psyche, leaving him deeply aggrieved.

Then,

he saw the lamp holder’s eyes regain their vitality, returning his focus to the phone screen with an undisturbed expression.

It seems the situation was resolved successfully, Mr. Death mused, recalling the intense luminosity that dulled even the sun, along with the lamp holder’s previous remarks. Suddenly, he gained insight; as the Old Earth and the Real World intersect, ominous events involving ’Deities’ will become increasingly frequent.

In such an era of upheaval,

clinging firmly to the lamp holder’s coat-tails might be the only way to survive.

With this realization in mind, Mr. Death redirected his attention to the phone in front of him, determined to seize this opportunity and demonstrate his value, hoping to elevate his stature in the lamp holder’s estimation.

Soon enough,

as the text refreshed, Mr. Death’s brow furrowed instinctively.

Yang Qizhou remained oblivious to Mr. Death’s inner thoughts; even if he knew, he’d have been glad—it suited him perfectly. At present, he focused intently on the text before him, as the ongoing plot featured the game character being observed by ’Pillar Gods’—multiple ones at that—his expression solemn.

...

"You skillfully ignite the corresponding ’Destiny’ stars and smoothly return to the Real World."

"Reflecting on the terrifying ravings of the ’Divine Curse’, emerging from the unlit stars within the ’Nature’ symbol, trembling uncontrollably, doubts flooded your mind."

"What does that sentence mean...? Furthermore, during your attempt to accommodate the ’King of Nature’, the ’Divine Curse’ not only abstained from harming you but inexplicably displayed a hint of favor... What face lies behind this ultimate terror that all ’Deities’ must confront?"

"These complex dilemmas clearly pertain to higher planes, unlikely to be resolved swiftly. Though you couldn’t ignore them, you forced yourself to set these thoughts aside."

"You then redirected your focus to the benefits brought about by this advancement to the ’Angel Level’."

"You..."

Examining the current text, Yang Qizhou slapped his forehead hard.

The ravings of ’Divine Curse’ had been a major distraction—he almost forgot the influx of information resulting from his Angel ascension, which remained unprocessed until now.

No telling what advantages might await.

Yang Qizhou mulled it over and proceeded to refresh the game text while digesting the newfound knowledge in his mind.

"Your conscious thought delves into the newly emerged knowledge."

"Soon, you absorb the information fully, and a sly smile tugs at your lips."

"It must be said, ’Destiny’—the symbol once wielded by the ’Lord of Blasphemy’—brings benefits beyond imagination with just this Angel ascension..."

"Upon achieving Angel status, the God of Victory gains three additional authorities: ’Reverse Destiny,’ ’Fate’s Ring,’ and ’Hand of Destiny.’

"Reverse Destiny: A phenomenon born of destiny ripples, allowing one’s own fate to pause in the current moment, neither advancing nor retreating, with specific effects dependent on one’s level."

"Fate’s Ring: You can designate a particular destiny for an individual; no matter how they struggle to escape, they will inexorably move toward the defined outcome."

"Hand of Destiny: From the vast river of fate, you can pluck a thread to rewrite the predetermined fate of a given target."

"These are the authorities tied to the God of Victory’s Angel status. Their powers rival, if not surpass, prior abilities like ’Miracle,’ ’Unyielding,’ and ’Reverse Flow,’ leaving you deeply satisfied."

"The benefits don’t stop here."

"With ascension to the Angel Level, the corresponding Divine Attributes are also elevated—prior traits now reaching ’Angel’ intensity, alongside the newfound ability to create a ’Divine Kingdom.’

"And still, these are not all."

"What excites you most... is this: as the God of Victory ascends to the rank of Angel, your own standing as the ’Blasphemous Wizard’ has risen accordingly, enabling even deeper utilization of the powers associated with the ’King of Nature,’ the ’Spiritual Dragon,’ and the ’Power of Royal Authority.’

"You..."

...

Reverse Destiny, Fate’s Ring, Hand of Destiny, Divine Kingdom creation, greater mastery over the powers of the ’King of Nature,’ ’Spiritual Dragon,’ and ’Power of Royal Authority’—yes, although the risks were significant, the payoff was indeed gratifying amidst this era where the Old Earth intertwines with Reality.

Yang Qizhou’s thoughts surged, satisfied with the rewards. He felt an urge to experiment with the new authorities handed down by the God of Victory. Unfortunately, the current plot remained critical, leaving him no room to indulge. He resolved to retain focus on his phone screen, continuing to refresh the text.

But just then,

the frantic voice of ’Mr. Death’ broke the silence: "’Lamp holder,’ my game character managed to discern more of the conversation between the ’Deception Lord’ and the ’Master of Millions.’ They’re waiting for the ’Divine Curse’ to fade—and then, and then..."