Chapter 18: Sacrificing Oneself (2nd Update)_1
"Yunyun has meritoriously spread the Dao and conducted the ritual sacrifice. She is hereby granted the Post of Envoy of the World God, a Cultivation Level increase of one hundred thousand years, and a set of Divine Artifacts."
Like thunderous booming, a voice suddenly resonated from above the vault of heaven, each syllable transforming into a dazzling golden character.
One after another, golden characters descended from the heavens, landing upon a decree inscribed with an infinite array of Rules and Dao rhythm interwoven together.
Immediately thereafter, an endless surge of divine light coalesced, forming a set of awe-inspiring Divine Artifacts.
The Divine Artifacts, along with the Golden Command, descended into Yunyun's outstretched hands.
The command settled into her grasp, feeling delicate and smooth, cool and pliable.
Streaks of golden light flew out from the Golden Command, merging into Yunyun's body as a noble Divine Spirit Mark appeared on her brow.
A sacred and pure, glorious radiance surged around her, and her Cultivation Level skyrocketed.
Sect Dou.
Lord Dou.
Sage Dou.
Dou Emperor.
A terrifying imperial might emanated, shaking the very heavens.
Gu Yuan, the Soul Heavenly Emperor, and other powerhouses were dumbfounded. Was advancing to Dou Emperor really this simple?
Following that, their eyes turned red with envy, wishing they could take her place.
Not just them; the breathing of everyone present grew rapid, their eyes filled with envy and jealousy.
"For the others who have also contributed to spreading the Dao and offering sacrifices," the voice declared, "there shall be rewards."
Hongmeng gazed down upon the congregation of the Doupo World. As his words fell, endless divine light rained down from the sky, with the largest clusters entering the bodies of individuals like Yun Shan and Jia Xint Tian.
The remaining radiance bathed all the devout followers.
At that moment, every follower experienced a frenzied growth in their aura, their Cultivation Levels increasing by at least one stage.
Under the envious gaze of all, Yun Shan and Jia Xint Tian even broke through directly to the Sage Dou realm.
It was a level they had never dreamed of reaching in their entire lives.
They've become Sage Dou?
Sage Dou powerhouses like Gu Yuan and the Soul Heavenly Emperor looked on with complex emotions, filled with envy and jealousy.
They had spent so much time and effort striving to become Sage Dou.
Yet Yun Shan and the others… they had ascended from Sect Dou to Sage Dou right before their eyes. It was just too easy. Could this be the correct way to practice cultivation?
Is this the might of a Divine Spirit? Gu Xun'er watched as, one after another, the cultivators' cultivation levels skyrocketed. Her eyes glittered even more intensely, her heart filled with anticipation. Such a magnificent Divine Spirit could surely help her deal with the System within her body. But the Divine Spirit overlooks all beings, high and mighty. Why would they help me? My identity as the young lady of the Ancient Clan means no more to the Divine Spirit than any ordinary person.
Thinking this, Gu Xun'er's eyes hardened. She had made up her mind.
"Thank you, my God, for this divine grace!"
Feeling the unprecedented power within them, Yunyun, Yun Shan, and the others bowed in ecstatic gratitude, their hearts growing more devout, their gazes more reverent.
WHOOSH.
Suddenly, Gu Xun'er's figure appeared beside the altar.
"Xun'er!" Gu Yuan exclaimed in alarm, his eyes filled with concern. He quickly shouted, "Xun'er, what are you doing? Come back here!"
If she offends that terrifying presence, even I wouldn't be able to protect Gu Xun'er, he thought.
"Is this your daughter?" The Soul Heavenly Emperor watched Gu Xun'er rush towards the altar, his eyes filled with mockery. If Gu Xun'er offends that fearsome existence above, she'll surely die without any chance of survival. It might even spell doom for the entire Ancient Clan. Seeing my mortal enemy suffer is the greatest joy in life!
The expressions of Yunyun and the others changed drastically. High above, Yue Lingshan and Yu Chuchu also knitted their brows, but just as they were about to intervene, Gu Xun'er suddenly knelt to the ground and devoutly proclaimed, "Upper God above, I, Gu Xun'er, willingly offer myself as a sacrifice. I beg for the Upper God's mercy!"
Hearing Gu Xun'er's words, the Soul Heavenly Emperor's heart jolted; a premonition of impending trouble surged through him. Those Divine Beasts and Goddesses on the altar—if I haven't guessed wrong—were sacrificed by Yunyun. Afterward, she received divine grace and ascended to become an existence beyond a Dou Emperor. If Gu Xun'er succeeds, won't she rise to great heights in a single step? Won't that be disastrous for our Soul Clan? But I don't dare to intervene. Under the gaze of that terrifying existence above, if I make any move, it would lead to certain death. I wouldn't even need to wait for Gu Xun'er's sacrifice to succeed. All I can do is pray that Gu Xun'er doesn't succeed.
"This…" Hearing Gu Xun'er's words, Gu Yuan was stunned. His gaze was complex; he didn't know what to say.
Behind him, the powerhouses of the Ancient Clan, after their initial shock and fear, found their eyes lighting up, their gazes burning brightly, full of expectation. If Gu Xun'er's sacrifice succeeds, our Ancient Clan will surely rise in power dramatically! We could even establish a connection with this great existence. The benefits are self-evident!
Gu Xun'er? What is she trying to do? Hongmeng was somewhat puzzled to see Gu Xun'er approach the altar. He was even more stunned when he heard her words. Sacrifice herself? She's a ruthless one. Still, with Medusa and the others having transformed before, it's not entirely incomprehensible.
However, what surprised Hongmeng was the prompt that suddenly appeared in his mind. His heart stirred, his gaze turning playful.
"DING! Your devout follower and the Child of Destiny, Gu Xun'er, offers herself as a sacrifice, bringing with her one hundred threads of Qi Luck Power."
"This time, you have received a two billion-fold amplification."
"You have obtained the legendary hero: Green Lotus Empress, Gu Xun'er."
[Green Lotus Empress, Gu Xun'er]
Cultivation: Peak Master God. Possesses the Green Lotus Bloodline and the companion Divine Fire, Golden Emperor Burnt Sky Flame. Capable of growing to Peak God-King. Accompanied by the phenomenon 'Chaos Sows Golden Lotus'; when unleashed, she can battle above her rank.
"You have gained two hundred billion threads of Origin Power."
"You have acquired the Lord God Level Green Lotus Path."
"You have acquired the Lord God Level Flame Path."
What a pleasant surprise, Hongmeng thought with a chuckle. I thought this sacrificial ritual was over, but it turns out I've also received a legendary hero. Now both of the Doupo World's Children of Destiny have sacrificed themselves.
"DING! You have gained a strand of Hongmeng Purple Qi."
"Hmm?" Hongmeng's gaze instantly sharpened. The last time Hongmeng Purple Qi appeared was when Xiong Ba sacrificed the System host, Ye Xuan. Could it be... Gu Xun'er is a System host?
His gaze fell upon Gu Xun'er. Time seemed to flow backward. He saw all of Gu Xun'er's experiences, and understanding dawned on him. It really is a System.
At this moment, Gu Xun'er, due to the sacrifice, was being dramatically amplified and was transforming. Her Qinglian Sacred Body continuously strengthened, and her cultivation level rapidly ascended.
Lord Dou.
Sage Dou.
Dou Emperor…
In the blink of an eye, she surpassed the Dou Emperor. Divine light revolved around her body, and a Chaos World materialized behind her.
Vast Chaos surged, Chaos Qi roared, and a green lotus swayed, rising from the Chaos as if it held up the entire world, its Dao rhythm naturally formed and uniquely profound.
"DING! Host, please stop your current action immediately, or else you will be era—"
An ice-cold voice from the System resounded in Gu Xun'er's mind, sending a tremble through her body; fear filled her heart.
However, just when she thought she was about to die, the System's voice cut off abruptly.
My heart, which had been in my throat, skipped a beat, she thought. Then she quickly realized—the Upper God must have intervened and dealt with the System inside me! The Upper God is truly powerful! The System had no power to resist at all.
As the System disappeared, the guillotine hanging above her head metaphorically fell. Gu Xun'er's body immediately relaxed, and she smiled sweetly, her perfect and flawless face beaming with a radiant smile, like a Divine Lotus blooming for the first time, outshining the heavens and the earth with unparalleled beauty.
「In a distant, mysterious dimension.」
A figure in green robes opened his eyes, which were filled with a deadly aura.
In a space where previously nothing had existed, tumultuous waves were now churning. Chains of Order emerged from the void, majestic and vast.
"Who is it? Who dares to oppose me?" the green-robed figure spoke, his voice laced with anger. The disappearance of just one System Origin could be considered a coincidence. But for two System Origins to disappear in such a short time... Someone must be opposing me. My System Origins are scattered across the myriad realms! Even if a host dies, after some time, it will find a new one. If someone wasn't deliberately targeting me, how could two System Origins disappear in such a short time? Of course, I can't rule out accidents or coincidences. But I'm more inclined to believe someone is deliberately targeting me.
"Whoever you are, just you wait!" the green-robed figure roared. The Myriad of Realms are incomparably vast. Even if someone is targeting me, it's impossible for them to destroy all my System Origins. Therefore, although he was furious, he wasn't overly worried.
「In the chat group.」
Seeing Gu Xun'er offer herself as a sacrifice, all the group members were in an uproar.
The Upper God's Dog Son: "There's this kind of move too? Just climb onto the altar and sacrifice yourself!"
Tushan's Second Master: "It makes me really want to climb onto the altar and sacrifice myself too!"
The Descendant of the Great Yan Royal Family: "Another fierce one!"
Huashan Sect Master: "To be honest, I've thought about it too."
Dominator of The World Association: "You can stop dreaming. All of you just think about taking shortcuts and using backdoors. Isn't it good enough to earnestly spread the teachings for the Upper God?"
Soul Hall Saint Girl: "Leader Xiong's enlightenment is indeed profound."
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My goodness, this is terrifying! Jiraiya, who was lurking and watching, was thoroughly shocked. Although I've watched many sacrifice videos, watching a video doesn't compare to the immersive shock of a live broadcast. At this moment, I truly believe that the God of Hongmeng actually exists! This is a Supreme True God!
「Doupo World.」
"Xun'er... has succeeded!"
"She has succeeded!"
Gu Yuan and the other powerful members of the Ancient Clan watched Gu Xun'er's transformation, their old faces flushed, trembling with excitement.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!!
They then felt their bloodlines changing, their cultivation levels skyrocketing.
Gu Yuan, as Gu Xun'er's father, gained the most benefit; his cultivation leaped to the peak of Nine Star Dousheng.
After a brief pause, he broke through his shackles, achieving the Dou Emperor realm he had long dreamed of.
"No! This can't be real! How could this be?" Seeing Gu Xun'er's transformation and Gu Yuan's ascension to Dou Emperor, the Soul Heavenly Emperor's eyes turned completely red.
The other powerhouses of the Soul Clan were dumbfounded. Disbelief, bordering on madness, filled their eyes; or rather, they refused to believe it.
Their hearts filled with fear. Our Soul Clan… is finished!
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