The calamities continued without end, and golden light began to show through Human Ancestor's skeleton.
The calamities grew ever more violent, scorching Human Ancestor's skeleton without cease until it shone with dazzling golden radiance.
Human Ancestor began to straighten his back, lift his head, and puff out his chest. Enduring countless torments, the bones throughout his body seemed cast from gold as he stood ramrod straight amid the calamities. This was the Myriad Tribulations Golden Skeleton.
A crown gradually grew atop Human Ancestor's skull as well—the Heaven-Piercing Bone Crown.
The disasters people endured would become the crowns they wore in days to come.
Although the calamities still continued, Human Ancestor finally gained the ability to speak. "I know that fate surely has its arrangements, and calamities are its arrangements for people! But I can endure them. No matter how unbearable a calamity may seem, I can bear it."
Strong Gu was uncertain and alarmed.
Self Gu suddenly understood. "I see. Human, you are someone who walked out of the Abyss of the Ordinary. That is why you can endure calamities that cannot be endured."
Seeing that even the calamities could not deal with Human Ancestor, Strong Gu could only force himself to remain calm. "Human, don't play dirty. You have Hope Gu, so the calamities will continue forever. Are you going to drag out our wager like this? I don't care! Let's count the calamities as something you've overcome. Now it's our turn to eat you."
"What do you want to eat from me?" Human Ancestor sighed.
Strong Gu burst into laughter and pointed at Human Ancestor's breastbone. "Next, I will eat your heart!"
Human Ancestor trembled slightly. Strong Gu's choice was too deadly. How could a person live without a heart?
"Quick, take out all your hearts and let