Chapter 415: The Beginning of Godhood

Chapter 415: The Path to Divinity Opens

Fu Yanqi saw that Shen Que's expression was off, a clear sign that he was about to lose control.

"Stay calm. Perhaps Wuyue has already thought of a way to deal with it."

Shen Que shook his head. "I know her well. If she had a solution, she would have said it outright. When she doesn't speak, it means even she isn't sure."

Jiang Cheng, "Once the power manifests, Wuyue will naturally understand how to use it and will call a halt at the critical moment."

Jiang Huazhi, "Even if the process of becoming a deity is halted midway, Auntie will remain emotionally distant for a long time. If not for Uncle's unwavering support, they would have parted ways long ago."

Fu Yixue, "Speaking of which, Luling and Jiang Cheng once lost their memories due to a calamity. It was truly heart-wrenching. Two people who were deeply in love forgot each other entirely. After finally recovering their memories, Luling became emotionally detached and unable to empathize with human emotions. It took great effort for their feelings to be restored, and they had Yueyue, but less than three years later, they were separated by life and death."

Jiang Cheng, "...Have you said enough? You don't need to use these words to provoke this young man; it's not that serious. They can control their emotions. Even if they become emotionally distant, with perseverance, they can recover."

Shen Que's eyes narrowed dangerously, and he suddenly sneered. "So when you told me before to prepare to be a lifelong spiritual partner, you actually didn't want children and wanted to spend your whole life with Wuyue's mother."

Jiang Cheng firmly denied, "Don't try to sow discord between Yueyue and me to retaliate against me."

Shen Que, "Dad, you know, right? Actually, Mother-in-law has been helping Yueyue from behind the scenes, and she has entered Yueyue's consciousness several times to encourage her at crucial moments."

"Do you tap stars for your mother-in-law every day? Has she ever entered your consciousness to communicate with you?

To save Yue Yue, she has already sent out all her ghostly spirits, exhausted all resources, and is about to be thrown into the Eight Cold Hells.

If you don’t go to rescue her in time, she will die."

Everyone present wanted to applaud Shen Que. This kid has got some nerve—daring to directly confront his father-in-law!!

Jiang Cheng’s eyes burned with rising anger. "Shen Que, even if you’re trying to provoke me like this, I won’t let you interfere with what Wu Yue intends to do."

Surprised glances swept back and forth between Shen Que and Jiang Cheng.

Fu Yanqi asked, puzzled, "What’s going on here?"

Shen Que said outright, "Wu Yue and I have established Mental Power Sharing, but she always hides a portion of her mental power from me.

Previously, everyone thought Wu Yue’s father had gone berserk, but when he reappeared, he was clearly sane—Wu Yue had him pretend.

At that time, all three people facing Chu Cixie had vulnerabilities: my weakness was Wu Yue, and Master Fu’s was the Daoist sect."

He couldn’t cultivate the Path of Emotionlessness, but now it’s his wife who’s about to cultivate it.

The hopeless romantic is finally using his head at the critical moment!!

Jiang Huaizhi added, "Little Uncle’s weakness is Little Aunt. Only by pretending to be mad could he make Chu Cixie switch targets—otherwise, that weakness would have been an easy target."

Shen Que had felt since earlier that Jiang Cheng had been subtly hindering him from leaving.

Chu Cixie is dead. Now, the only one who could wreck the entire plan is him!

Damn, he really became the fucking main villain in Chu Cixie's script.

Shen Que looked at Fu Yanqi, "Team up with me, and we'll take down all three of them."

Before Fu Yanqi could respond, Fu Yiyang, latched onto the broken sword, started cheering them on,

"Fight! Fight! Hesitating isn't how we do things in our sect!"

Fu Yixue put on a serious act, "Yanqi, we must consider the bigger picture and— damn! You really dare to attack me?!"

Fu Yanqi didn't even move, while Fu Yixue looked apologetic,

"I'd help if I could, but I'm no match for him either."

Jiang Cheng, "...." Couldn't you at least pull out your sword and make it look good?!

Jiang Huaizhi suddenly coughed, "Uncle, I was severely injured in the recent battle and doubt I'll be much help to you."

Jiang Cheng watched as Jiang Huaizhi walked over to Shen Que's side, "....So you can't help me, but you can help Shen Que, is that it?"

Jiang Huaizhi, "Uncle, the fact that you didn't lose your temper when Shen Que told you Aunt was in danger made me realize you already knew everything.

This must be the story Wu Yue sold you—she told you that as long as the godhood ritual begins, Aunt can be saved.

She knew that since you witnessed Aunt giving up godhood for you, you’d believe nothing could go wrong."

The more Shen Que listened to Jiang Huaizhi's analysis, the more he gritted his teeth. Jiang Cheng had always claimed Wu Yue could control her emotions.

Control my foot!! She can't control anything!!

If she knew how to control it, would she have done that to him in the prep room before the engagement ceremony?

Talking about biding our time, saying not now—she obviously wanted to use his obsession and love for her to pull her back at the last moment!!

Shen Que declared to everyone present:

"Wu Yue cannot control her emotions. What Master Fu said is likely true.

Once malice pours in, she will completely lose all emotion and cut off love."

Jiang Cheng's eyes widened slowly, then he frowned sharply, "Shit! We need to move!"

With that, he rushed toward the banquet hall where the ritual had begun.

....

As the formation activated, Wu Yue, at the center of the array, rose into the air. Lu Li watched as her eyes emitted a chilling, icy red light.

That light was completely beyond human—without consciousness or desire, detached from emotion, severed from love. It was a god... he was actually seeing a god!!

A miracle!! He was truly seeing the miracle of creating a god!!

As if reading his mind, Wu Yue said,

"No, Lu Li. The miracle I meant for you to see was never this."

Lu Li was surprised, "What?"

Wu Yue, "Go. Go to Central Avenue downtown. That is the true miracle I wanted you to see—the miracle that truly belongs to humanity."

Before Lu Li could react, Wu Yue raised her hand, and he was astonished to find himself already on Central Avenue, blocks away from the banquet hall.

The once solemn and silent Central Avenue was now bustling with activity.

A massive stage was set up on the broad, flat Central Avenue, with countless spotlights blazing down on it, making the entire stage dazzling and radiant even in broad daylight.

Running the final checks and adjustments for the entire venue were Wu Xiuli leading the Desert Rose and Chen Ou leading the Blaze Folk Orchestra.

Following the crowd, Xiya waved happily, "Xiuli~"

She immediately called Su Mo and Zhang Fanxi, "Come, you've been drafted by the team."

Seeing the sound technician, Zhang Fanxi understood that the alliance intended to use sound control to stabilize the crowd's nerves and immediately stepped forward to prepare alongside the master.

Zhang Fanxi apologetically looked at Zhang Mo, "Master, I was at fault during Blaze's recruitment drive; I didn't consider your feelings."

Uncle Drum gave Zhang Fanxi a firm pat on the shoulder, "Quit apologizing, kid—hurry up and help with the preparations!"

Zhang Fanxi nodded emphatically, "Yes!"

Su Mo pointed at herself in surprise, "Me?"

Xiya hung a staff badge around her own neck, handed Su Mo a performer's badge, and gave her the setlist.

"Momo, babe, it's time for you to truly shine.

Your voice is so beautiful—using it on guys is a total waste. Later, you'll cooperate with the sound control team to go on stage and sing to soothe everyone. Your singing will be broadcast across the entire alliance, reaching everywhere the signal can go.

The bad guys want to exploit your ability? Use your own ability to fight back!"

Su Mo looked at Xiya in disbelief, her eyes reddening, her nose stinging, and her whole body trembling.

She whispered hesitantly, "I don't know if I can do it well."

Shen Qingci placed hands on her shoulders, "You can. You've always done very well."

Xiya immediately took over Wu Xiuli's work. When Wu Xiuli came over with Wu Chong, she noticed Li Yiran's gaze fixed on Xiya.

Wu Xiuli raised an eyebrow at Jiang Yuhua, "What's going on?"

Jiang Yuhua, "Li Yiran pulled a last-minute switch. Xiya was his handler and unexpectedly helped him save his father at a critical moment.

They kissed—it was especially passionate. Now Li Yiran is totally gone over her."

Wu Xiuli, "...Kissing at a time like this? You all are pretty chill."

Jiang Yuhua, "We focus on no drama and living in the moment."

Li Yiran watched as Wu Xiuli and Jiang Yuhua were about to leave, "You're just leaving her here with the Desert Rose? It's too dangerous."

Wu Xiuli looked puzzled, "Xiya has always handled missions on her own. She's strong."

Li Yiran, "She can't defeat those bone monsters."

Wu Xiuli shrugged, "If she can't win, she'll just run. Not a huge deal."

Li Yiran's expression went still, and his recently calmed heartbeat suddenly quickened again.

Right... if she can't win, she'll run. Though she may lack strength, she's quick and agile.

She might not be able to push through, but she isn't incapable of escaping.

She didn't run—she wanted to help him. She likes him.

When Li Yiran looked at Xiya again, his eyes were clearly completely smitten.

And he had the nerve to call others a lovesick fool—he had even managed to talk himself into it with just his imagination.