"Peep!"
Cangyue's small face was solemn as she floated to the White Door, gently stroking the illusory aura. She solemnly said, "The names of the Old Gods are merely names bestowed by humans. They are ineffable God, simply beings who observe the entire universe as it continues its cycle of destruction and rebirth."
"The planet you inhabit is the only pure land created by combining the Authority Power. When your father knew his days were numbered, he used the Rule Authority to protect you within the realm of rules he created."
"As a reincarnated being, if it weren't for your birth, this planet might have already been annihilated. So you can think that without you, all of humanity should have been wiped out long ago."
Cangyue paused for a second in her serious tone, then continued, "As for why Eerie Monsters are still being born, you can think of it as the Forbidden being indelible. The gaze of those from the past not only destroyed this universe, but even the Reincarnation Authority only reborn the world; the Forbidden still remains."
"So I can tell you definitively that your planet is the only pure land in this universe, because the outside world may have already been taken over by strange and evil Eerie Monsters."
"The day you ascend to godhood will be the day your father's rules and barriers completely disintegrate, and your human barriers will be attacked by all Eerie Monsters, not just Eerie Monsters on your planet, but also those in the unknown Starry Sky."
"Your fate is tied to the seven great Authority, and to the lives of all humanity."
"If you don't ascend to godhood, you will be forever imprisoned within this realm of rules, which is also a form of protection for you."
For a moment Li Chen was speechless.
So this is the truth?
She survived in this world because of Li Chen.
Beyond the Starry Sky, there exists something even more terrifying.
Gods merely the starting point?
It turns out that Li Chen had already foreseen his path...
Li Chen seemed to see the world being swallowed up, and himself being merged into those unknown beings, becoming nothing more than nourishment. He asked, "Then, do I still have a chance?"
"The chance to become Forbidden God..."
The enemy was too powerful... so powerful that he felt suffocated. Even a god like Li Chen was forced to use the power of authority to cower in place by those old gods.
How many chances does he have?
Belief is useful, but when the enemy is too powerful, it all becomes laughable.
Cangyue suddenly appeared in front of Li Chen, her scarlet eyes fixed on his, and her red lips parted slightly as she said, "An opportunity... of course there is."
"I told you you couldn't wield Forbidden Authority; we would all die."
"But this isn't the first time it's happened; it's happened countless times."
"Your father has also fallen into the clutches of the Eldritch God. In countless timelines, he has been devoured by the Forbidden power. Now, no one can help you. You must break free from the prison of this restricted world on your own."
Li Chen's tone showed a clear hesitation.
Forbidden Authority... something ethereal and elusive, how could he obtain it?
Can I rely on my imagination?
It's easier said than done.
It's like letting a baby figure out what one plus one equals on their own.
Moreover, he couldn't understand the concept of reincarnation.
Cangyue's words directly indicated that she seemed to be trapped in a cycle of reincarnation.
He failed every single time he tried to reincarnate.
One can imagine...
Seeing the confusion in Li Chen's eyes, Cangyue sighed and said, "Reincarnation is indeed reincarnation, but each reincarnation is not just your reincarnation, but also the reincarnation of all mankind."
"You are consuming a great deal of the power of the Reincarnation Authority."
This should be the last time.
"This is your last chance."
"My father once told me that Forbidden Authority immortal, but it is precisely this Forbidden that creates the dark side of the world."
"The Rule Authority your father used are almost etched into your body so that you can master the Forbidden. The day you ascend to godhood, the Authority Power will gather all their strength into you, making you the Lord of Taboo."
"But once the seven Authority are exposed, this universe will be under the watchful eyes of all extra-cosmic God, as well as the arrival of the Old Gods."
Li Chen closed his eyes and said, "So, 'If it's not Forbidden, it's death,' is that right?"
"That's right." Unlike Li Chen, Cangyue didn't try to hide the truth, because this was something Li Chen needed to accept. If he didn't accept this fact, it would be tantamount to giving up on this world.
After a long silence...
Li Chen opened his arms, his gaze fixed on the darkness, his voice calm, yet seemingly laced with a mix of emotions.
"Freedom... why is the freedom I want so hard to find!"
"The cage, I can no longer distinguish the truth... I really can't..."
"Which step should we take..."
"And what kind of life will we ultimately face..."
"I can't see clearly..."
Why choose me? Why am I the only choice? Do I even have the ability?
"Li Chen, tell me!"
"Is my path beneath my feet, or above the clouds?!"
No one responded to him. Cangyue sat on the White Door, quietly watching the man venting his emotions in the darkness. No one was under more pressure than Li Chen, and no one dared to take his place.
People don't understand, don't comprehend, and remain silent.
Perhaps people his age are still indulging in pleasure and extravagance, or perhaps they are still striving for love and romance in the future.
But Li Chen couldn't do that; he only had two paths to choose from.
Life and death.
We are born to contend with all of humanity and with God.
Death takes all of humanity with it.
Does he even have a choice?
The Forbidden path is not recognized by the universe; it is the source of pollution. Humans fear it, and even the Gods dare not touch it.
Li Chen is now nothing more than a lump of mud.
No one paid him any attention, but he had to slowly move toward the broken hole to fill it.
Will Li Chen get tired?
Of course he was tired. Along the way, he even missed the time before he became Sequence User. Back then, he only thought about making money to support himself. Although it was tough, at least he didn't have to face this helpless reality.
Do we still have a choice now?
He didn't want to die; he wanted to break free from this Forbidden cage and seek a free life, a free direction.
He'd accept dying on this road.
Even if reality is too cruel, he can only face the challenge head-on. He never did it for human civilization, nor for any grand cause, but simply for the free will he sought within his heart!
Break free from this abyss.
Break free from this Forbidden.
Rise up from this helpless life.
The truth is no longer important...
Li Chen slowly walked into the depths of darkness, paused for a second without turning back, and said coldly, "Are you going to leave, or stay in here?"
Cangyue nodded, and her figure quickly disappeared.