THE DESCENT OF EVIL GODS

Su Chen walked through the dimly lit alley, his mind racing with calculations. The city was as lively as ever, but he knew the peace was fleeting. In two months, the gods would descend, bringing devastation beyond human comprehension. He had no time to waste.

His first priority was testing his true limits. He already knew he had unlimited mana, but how far could he push it? In his past life, even the most advanced magic users had strict constraints on their abilities. Forbidden spells required weeks of cooldown before they could be used again. Now? He had no such restriction.

Stepping into an abandoned warehouse, Su Chen extended his hand. Mana surged through his veins, responding instantly. He spoke a single incantation, one that had once required complex rituals and vast reserves of power.

"Inferno Cascade."

A towering pillar of fire erupted from his palm, roaring into the air. The warehouse walls trembled as waves of heat distorted the space around him. Yet, he felt no strain. Not even a flicker of exhaustion.

"Again."

This time, he layered the spell. Five infernos appeared, twisting and converging into a devastating maelstrom of flames. The sheer power in his hands sent a shiver down his spine.

This wasn't just an advantage.

It was absolute domination.

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A Meeting with the Higher-Ups

Testing his magic was one thing. Convincing the world's leaders of an imminent apocalypse was another. No one would believe him without proof.

That's why he needed a public demonstration.

The press conference was the perfect opportunity. In his past life, the government had ignored the early warnings, treating the gods' arrival as a myth—until it was too late. This time, he would force them to listen.

With a calm expression, he pulled out his phone and dialed a number. A high-ranking official in the military—one of the few people who might actually take him seriously.

After a few rings, a deep voice answered.

"Who is this?"

"Su Chen."

A pause. "What do you want?"

"I have information about an upcoming disaster. One that will wipe out humanity if we don't prepare now."

A scoff. "You expect me to believe that?"

"I'll prove it at the press conference tomorrow." Su Chen's voice was steady, unwavering. "Bring your strongest men. You'll see for yourself."

Silence. Then—

"…I'll be there."

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Enemies in the Shadows

Unknown to Su Chen, not everyone wanted humanity to prepare. Deep beneath the city, a secret organization was already aware of the gods' impending arrival.

The Cult of Divine Ascension had existed for centuries, worshipping the gods and awaiting their return. To them, humans were meant to be servants, not equals. They had worked in the shadows, sabotaging humanity's progress, ensuring that when the gods arrived, there would be no resistance.

Now, they had received an alarming report.

"Su Chen… he's different." A hooded figure spoke in a hushed voice. "He knows too much."

The leader, an old man with piercing golden eyes, frowned. "Kill him before he becomes a threat."

Little did they know, Su Chen was already prepared for them.

Tomorrow, the world would witness the true power of the reborn magician.