Gu Yan gazed at the divine core taking shape in his hand and slowly placed it into his divine sea.
The next second—
Boom!
A surge of immense power erupted from Gu Yan’s body in an instant.
Not only was there a pink halo, but also the dark luster of the Power of Night.
The pink radiance and the black glow intertwined, forming a perfect equilibrium within Gu Yan’s divine sea in the blink of an eye.
The Heretic Scripture watched this scene, its emotions surging uncontrollably.
Had Gu Yan... truly mastered both the Power of Night and the Power of Love simultaneously?!
With these two forces combined... had Gu Yan... gained a trace of the power of the Heavenly Dao?!
It had to be understood—the Heretic Scripture and Little Love were originally one, a twin force of the Heavenly Dao, born alongside the current Heavenly Dao. They had only been split apart by an even greater Heavenly Dao in the past.
The overwhelming aura gradually faded as time passed.
Gu Yan extended his hand, and a swirling vortex of pink and black light pulsed in his palm.
Divine-rank realm... broken through!
And what he now held was indeed a sliver of... the Heavenly Dao’s power, fused from the Heretic Scripture and Little Love.
Even if it was just a trace, it was enough to stand against the gods!
With this power, he would no longer fear those so-called deities.
"Gu Yan, you’ve truly done it."
The Heretic Scripture’s voice trembled with excitement. Unbelievable... absolutely unbelievable!
This guy had actually reached the divine rank on his own?!
Gu Yan’s expression remained unchanged as he clenched his fist around the divine core of the God of Death floating in the air.
The power of the Heavenly Dao activated—Boom!
In an instant, the divine core was refined, replaced by a black scythe that materialized in his grasp.
Swish!
He swung the scythe, and waves of deathly intent radiated outward.
The Power of Death... now fully mastered!
"It’s time."
Gu Yan spoke softly as he descended gently to the ground.
"Young Master."
Old Gao smiled and said, "Congratulations on your ascension to godhood."
"......"
Gu Yan shook his head in response. "Just a slightly stronger existence, nothing more."
He could sense it now—those who called themselves gods beyond the divine rank were not truly divine.
They were merely beings whose power was an overwhelming force against ordinary humans, hence the title of "god."
With a calm tone, he continued, "One month from now... we begin the [Cataclysm] plan."
Old Gao nodded. "Understood, Young Master."
Then, hesitating slightly, he asked, "Now that you’ve become a god... are you still not a match for the hidden enemy?"
Old Gao knew the purpose of the Cataclysm plan—to plunge the world into crisis, forcing humanity to grow stronger in the face of adversity.
As the masses advanced, Gu Yan’s own cultivation would be nourished in return.
But... with Gu Yan now a god, who could possibly stand against him?
"Not enough."
Gu Yan’s reply was icy and detached.
Far from enough.
Because everything he had experienced so far... was still within the prophecies of the Heretic Scripture’s first life.
Though this lifetime held a glimmer of hope... his current strength was still insufficient.
"I understand, Young Master."
Old Gao pressed no further, simply nodding in acknowledgment.
Then, Gu Yan’s figure vanished. When he reappeared, he stood before a vast black celestial pool within the Forbidden Zone of Monsters.
The churning waters of the pool were composed entirely of the Power of Night.
Within those waters... were countless giant cocoons, on the verge of hatching.
That’s right.
What Gu Yan intended to do was... to initiate the invasion of monsters himself!
To drag the entire world into the era of Cataclysm.
Everyone would become warriors. Everyone... would grow amidst the crisis.
And in the end, he would reap the fruits of their struggles... and face the servants of the Heavenly Dao.
Once everything was settled... all who perished would be revived.
But before that, he would first give the world’s inhabitants... a chance to catch their breath.
With this thought, an idea struck him—a rather fitting method.
......
......
That very night.
Every human across the world jolted awake from their slumber.
Compelled by some divine force, they turned their gaze toward the sky.
Some stumbled out in their pajamas, stepping onto balconies to look up.
And then... everyone froze.
For in the sky... a colossal panel had materialized out of nowhere.
Displayed upon it was a countdown—one month.
[719:59:59]
"Huh? What’s going on?"
"What is this?"
The Alliance urgently mobilized all forces, heightening their defenses.
Leng Qingqiu stood atop the highest floor, her expression grave as she stared at the sky.
There, she sensed an overwhelming aura—one that had forged this massive panel.
Time?
A countdown?
Just as the world drowned in confusion—
A voice, cold and detached, echoed in the minds of every single person.
[I am... the Night King.]
[This world is plagued by endless war. Nature lies in ruins. Homes are shattered. The planet is scarred beyond recognition.]
[I have come to realize... the fault does not lie with you. The fault... lies with this world itself.]
[Thus... this world of despair has no right to exist.]
[Only by creating a new world—one of peace and harmony—can order be restored.]
[One month from now, when night falls... this world shall be reset.]
[We of the Night... shall cleanse this land.]
Swish!
The voice faded, leaving only the hovering countdown as proof—
This... was no illusion.
"The Night King...?"
"One month..."
"Oh god... how could this happen?"
"The Night King... just declared war on the entire world?"
"Can we win?"
"Of course! We still have the Martial Alliance! We still have Chief Leng!"
......
......
At the Alliance headquarters, Leng Qingqiu stood in silence.
So this... was the Cataclysm Gu Yan had spoken of?
If she wasn’t mistaken, the monsters that had vanished from the cities would likely return in full force a month later—reborn and more terrifying than ever.
Now, she understood. Gu Yan was dead serious.
"It’s begun."
"The most critical phase of the plan."
At that moment, another figure emerged from the shadows—one bearing a striking resemblance to Leng Qingqiu.
It was Leng Bingning.
She had already revealed her identity to Leng Qingqiu, who had sensed the familiar aura—proof that this was indeed the sister who had vanished years ago.
Who would have thought that the name she had once casually used to conceal her own identity... actually belonged to a real person? No wonder it had come so naturally.
Even more surprising was that Leng Bingning also knew of Gu Yan’s plans—though not as thoroughly as Xiao Leng.
The two women looked up at the sky together.
Leng Qingqiu clenched her fists, resolve burning in her eyes.
"I will defeat him... and bring him back."
"If I become stronger than him, I can stop him... and demand the truth!"
That’s right, Gu Yan.
I swear... I will drag you back and make you explain everything!
And then... I’ll stand by your side against those formidable enemies you refuse to name!
ine. During your journey, you save an abandoned baby girl and become her elder brother】 【You rely on each other, becoming each other's support】 【At the end of the simulation, you shield the now-grown girl with your life, sacrificing yourself to block numerous demonic cultivators. You die, and the light in the girl's eyes fades】 …… 【Second Simulation: You are transported to a world where steam and magic coexist】 【You immerse yourself in the study of magic, obsessed with its research. One day, while out, you encounter a half-blooded demon girl wandering the streets. You take her in as your student】 【You teach the demoness what it means to be human, show her the beauty of the world, and nurture her into a miracle that surpasses even the gods】 【At the end of the simulation, you die of old age in front of the nearly immortal demoness due to your mortal lifespan】 …… One simulation after another, one encounter after another. Xu Xi suddenly felt something was off: "Wait, you said you're coming to the real world to find me?"
ap a wealthy young lady? Or else I'll be eliminated by the system? Ye Feng, who awakened the Kidnapper System, originally wanted to live a peaceful life but never imagined he would become a kidnapper of young women. However, after some time, he discovered that all the girls the system ordered him to kidnap were far from ordinary. "Big brother Ye Feng~ You've kidnapped my heart, and now you're not allowed to leave me ever again~" "Ye Feng~ You kidnapped me back then, now it's my turn to capture you♡" "Little Feng, you're mine! You can only be mine!" "Ye Feng, none of them deserve you. Only I love you the most♡" ... This is madness, they've all gone mad! Wait, what? Why are all the girls I kidnapped yanderes?!
young master of the Shen family—a figure of immense power and wealth beyond measure—and awakened the "Destined Ultimate Villain System"! His starting scenario? Running into his icy fiancée who shows up with a mountain-descending divine doctor to break off their engagement. The divine doctor arrogantly taunts: "What does your Shen family have besides a bit of stinking money? You're not even worthy of tying Qingxue's shoelaces!" Shen Fei just smiled. He completely defied the usual script: "Fine, I agree to break off the engagement. Also, notify the finance department to withdraw all investments from the Su family." Minutes later, with its capital chain severed, the Su Group teetered on the brink of bankruptcy! The once aloof and proud ice queen CEO was thrown into utter panic. That very night, she went to Shen Fei's villa, casting aside all dignity to beg and plead desperately... From then on, in this world teeming with Sons of Destiny, Shen Fei embarked on a path of extreme dimensional suppression! A mountain-descending divine doctor? Peerless medical skills? Shen Fei: "Reporting you for practicing medicine without a license! I'll gladly take your ancient medicinal cauldron and twin sister assassins." The Crooked-Smiling Dragon King? Commanding a hundred thousand soldiers with a single order? Shen Fei: "Illegal assembly and suspected treason! Let a fleet of attack helicopters sanitize the area and teach you what the state apparatus really means!" A reborn tycoon? Knows all the golden opportunities of the next decade? Shen Fei: "A trillion in capital to reverse and pump the stock market, making you blow your margin and jump on the very first day of your rebirth!" What Chosen Ones? What bearers of Heavenly Fortune? In Shen Fei's eyes, they're all just chives (i.e., suckers/marks) waiting to be harvested! Shen Fei: "Sorry, but as the Destined Ultimate Villain, I don't play by the rules of honor. I only play the game of dimensional suppression."
with countless casualties. As a top-tier gamer, Liu Xuan volunteered to join the fight, intending to dominate with his skills, but instead he obtained the hidden class: [Pacifist]. Unable to attack. Unable to use active skills. Fortunately, with each level gained, he acquired a new passive skill. And so, armed with a body full of passives, Liu Xuan slaughtered his way through the battlefield of ten thousand races! [You attacked Liu Xuan] [You gained the debuffs: 'Poison', 'Fear', 'Burning', 'Bleeding', 'Freeze', 'Silence', etc.] [Your attack speed has been reduced by 99%] [Your armor and magic resistance have been reduced by 99%] Warriors of the Ten Thousand Races: How the hell am I supposed to fight this?!
