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Chapter 1104, Information on Becoming a God

One day later.

The plane returned to Mexico.

Wu Heng and his wood elf sisters walked in, exhausted. Minnie immediately stepped forward, expertly taking his coat and hanging it aside. "Master, did you have a smooth journey?"

Wu Heng smiled calmly, "It went pretty smoothly. We've captured three ghosts, which should be enough for us to question properly."

Philippa heard the noise outside and pushed open the bedroom door. Her eyes sparkled as she asked, "Who wrote the words for your forum speech? It was so good! I never heard you speak so well even at Treasure Island. Everyone on the forum is discussing it right now."

"I prepared the manuscript in advance." Wu Heng walked over and rubbed her head, then rubbed the parrot's head, and then asked, "Where are Lilith and the others?"

Minnie glanced at the wall clock and said, "Chief Lilith hasn't returned yet, but it seems like it's almost time."

It's almost time for dinner.

"Then wait for them to come together and try the board game after dinner," Wu Heng said.

Several people in the family nodded in agreement and got busy.

Minnie turned and walked towards the kitchen, and Robbe helped to set the table... The atmosphere in the house was full of the warmth of life.

……

Wu Heng sat down in a corner of the sofa, took out his phone and opened the forum.

It’s only been two days since the ‘Career Scroll’ speech, but the buzz hasn’t diminished at all.

The pinned content is still his live broadcast video from that day, as well as the announcement of the progress of the selection of the first batch of professionals of Lingqi Sect.

Countless posts below are still hotly discussing this matter.

Regardless of gender, age or status, everyone seems to have an astonishing desire to become stronger. Especially after experiencing the end of the world, more and more people realize that only strength can help them survive the next crisis.

Wu Heng continued to browse the official post of Lingqi Church recruiting believers. The daily views and application numbers were still growing rapidly.

The enthusiasm of the remaining survivors was aroused.

With a slight thought, he called up the system panel.

【Faith: 46187/50000】

Just over three thousand left.

At this rate, once the new believers' faith is completely converted, breaking through the heroic stage should not be a problem.

While I was thinking, I heard familiar footsteps outside the door.

Lilith, Viola, and Sheila came in one after another, their windbreakers still covered with fallen leaves and dust.

"Are you back?" Wu Heng raised his eyes.

"We should be asking you!" Lilith took off her windbreaker and asked, "Did you catch the ghost?"

"I got it." Wu Heng continued, "Eat first, then use the chessboard."

"Okay!" They simply washed up and then sat at the dining table to eat.

While eating, we chatted about forum speeches and career scrolls.

……

As night fell, the living room was brightly lit.

Everyone sat around, and there was a silent tension in the air.

Lilith tapped the table with her fingertips, breaking the silence. "It's still the four of us participating, and we'll add one more ghost."

"Okay." Wu Heng nodded, his eyes calm.

Viola took out the chessboard with a faint glow, and the dice began to roll.

The ghost host reappeared in the main seat, his face blurred and his voice flat, "Please confirm the number of players."

Viola glanced at the four people present, and the ghost immediately responded, "Four."

Wu Heng took out the Demon Soul Pot and said in a serious tone, "This time, we want to know more about whether the gods can be killed and how to kill them."

The mouth of the pot opened, and a ferocious ghost screamed out, but was imprisoned on the fifth seat by an invisible force in the next second, becoming another 'player'.

The ghost host announced indifferently.

Welcome to the Destiny Chessboard: The Lost Temple. The game begins, and the dice of destiny begin to roll.

The dice rolled and finally settled on five.

The five figures on the chessboard move forward five spaces.

[A team of adventurers crossed the desert and found an ancient sanctuary half-hidden under the yellow sand.]

The face of the statue at the entrance has been chiseled flat, its body broken, and the inscriptions around it have been scraped away, covered with carvings of unknown meaning.

[As you watch, several 'Guardians' composed of shadows and dead branches emerge from behind the statue and attack all living things!]

[Adventurers, you engage in battle with the Twisted Guardian.]

【Strength 38 points, immunity to damage.】

[You repelled the enemy, but you also lost a companion forever. It was left in this dead desert.]

Before he finished speaking, the ghost on the fifth seat suddenly shattered and turned into wisps of gray smoke, which was completely absorbed by the ghost host.

Wu Heng glanced at it calmly. After devouring the soul, the outline of the ghost seemed to become clearer, and a barely perceptible agility flashed in his eyes.

Sure enough, it becomes stronger by absorbing ghosts.

【Intelligence -2.】

[After a brief rest, you set out again. The dice of fate begin to roll...]

The dice rolled two.

[You follow the enemy's retreat route and discover a cleverly hidden staircase leading underground.]

[Stepping into the underground secret hall, the air is cold, filled with the smell of stale spices and rust, and the walls are covered with ancient murals.]

[A strong mental wave suddenly swept through the entire team! ]

[Intelligence 47, immunity to damage.]

[The reckless wood elf sisters had their memories distorted.]

[In your 'new memories', your teammates are no longer trustworthy. Some thirst for blood, while others practice forbidden techniques to kill... Suspicion and fear erupt instantly!]

Internal strife is inevitable, and verbal clashes quickly escalate into deadly combat. Swords clash, magic erupts...

The spectators outside the field held their breath, and Wu Heng's face suddenly darkened.

There was an internal conflict in the game plot. If someone died, it meant that the hero killed the hero.

It can really kill people.

[The internal fighting subsided, but three teammates unfortunately died.]

As the host finished speaking, the three figures on the chessboard disintegrated like sand.

In front of the table, Lilith and the three wood elf sisters fell to the ground, their foreheads hitting the table, and they were silent.

"Ah!" Minnie screamed and tried to go forward to help.

But it was blocked by an invisible barrier.

"Calm down." Wu Heng said in a deep voice, "It's okay. I can revive them. The game isn't over yet!"

Now, only Viola was left, still sitting at the wooden table.

She looked at Wu Heng with confusion as if asking for help.

"Just continue according to the process, it's okay." Wu Heng comforted softly.

【Poor survivor, now all alone.】

【Intelligence -5.】

You suppress your grief and examine the mural.

【Perception 37, insight into success.】

You discover the truth hidden beneath the glorious image: the main god on the throne was assassinated by his subordinate god, his divine power devoured, and you sat on the throne.

Everyone was shocked again. God was assassinated?

Before he could think carefully, the host's voice suddenly rose.

The moment you grasp this horrifying truth, the entire secret hall shakes violently! The image of the godslayer in the mural suddenly comes to life, breaking free from the wall!

He was no holy deity, but a monstrous form of black thorns, twisted metal, and shattered wood. His body emanated from stolen, restless vitality and pure pain.

[You recognize from his sinister smile that he is the 'employer' who commissioned you to search this place!]

[The battle begins. You are injured, and your attributes are reduced.]

【Constitution 55, immunity to damage.】

[You are dead. 】

【Game End!】

Viola fell down on the table in response.

But soon, Viola sat up again and rubbed her forehead.

People killed in the game plot can still be resurrected by their heroic physique, and it does not belong to the situation where the player hero kills the hero.

Minnie, Philippa and others hurried forward to help, and carried Lilith and the wood elf sisters to the soft couch nearby.

Wu Heng and Viola exchanged a look.

After the ghost host completely dissipated, he quickly put the chessboard back into the space ring.

……

Everyone's expression was extremely solemn. Although they knew that this strange object was dangerous, they had never expected it to be dangerous to this extent.

Of the four heroes participating in the game, three died.

This includes veteran heroes like Lilith.

If Wu Heng hadn't mastered the [Resurrection Technique], this magical item really couldn't be used indiscriminately.

"It's okay!" Wu Heng spoke to comfort them and performed the [Resurrection Technique] on the fallen bodies one by one.

Lilith woke up first.

He opened his eyes, glanced around, and moved his lips slightly as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he just walked silently to the sofa at the back and sat down.

Then, the wood elf sisters also resurrected one after another, with a hint of trance still in their eyes.

After confirming that everyone was alright, Lilith took a deep breath and asked, "What happened to the plot after we died?"

Wu Heng briefly described the subsequent developments.

The truth behind the godslaying in the mural, the appearance of the monster incarnated from God, and Viola's single-handed response but ultimate death in battle.

Lilith narrowed her eyes. "So, this plot implies that the gods were betrayed and murdered by their servants, and that the godslayers can devour the gods' power and usurp the throne?"

"That's what the narrator said." Wu Heng nodded, and then continued, "The narrator is talking about a servant of the gods. This servant should also be a god, not an ordinary servant."

The living room fell silent again.

Seeing no one speaking, Wu Heng continued his analysis, "There are two key points to this 'plot'. The first is that gods can be killed, and the second is that their power can also be swallowed and inherited."

Speaking of this, I can't help but think of the characteristics that I once awakened.

It can devour the characteristics of various races and retain the advantages of each race.

I wonder if it's the same with Devouring Gods, or if it's just a superposition of power levels.

"Finally, I've gained something." Lilith took a sip from her teacup, her tone solemn. "If the divine world truly is one where the strong prey on the weak, devouring each other... then the world after becoming a god would probably be even more cruel than ours."

Wu Heng was stunned for a moment, then he understood what he meant.

Mortal professionals can steadily improve through practice, but on the gods' side, each is each other's nourishment, it really is gods eating gods.

"That sounds really scary." Wu Heng shrugged and smiled.

"Are there any ghosts available?" Lilith asked.

"Yes, but you have just been resurrected and the magic power in your body is still there. If danger occurs again, the resurrection technique will not be useful." Wu Heng said.

Xi Lagui quietly suggested, "How about we try it instead? The plot in the game has little to do with the strength of the players. Even if they die, they can still save us."

Lilith thought for a moment and looked at the others, "Sheila, Shiya, Philippa, Shannara, the four of you go into battle."

The four nodded in understanding.

Viola then asked, "What information do you want to ask for this time?"

Wu Heng pondered, "The classification of gods, the specific methods of killing gods, or directly asking how to kill the god of the Church."

Lilith shook her head: "When the time comes, tell us everything. We'll listen to whatever it offers."

"Row."

……

Xilagui and the other three sat down at the table, and a new round of games began.