The Feeling of Becoming a God (Five Thousand Words)

"Is it over?"

Ruan Ruan was filled with worry, wanting only to retrieve the mail tray from Xiao Xiao, but she seemed hesitant to speak of it. As she followed Xiao Xiao along, she also vaguely sensed something strange. Now in City of Rest, she no longer felt the oppressive feeling she had when she first arrived; it was as if she were in a clear sea, everything around her transparent and soothing.

She glanced at the information cards she had taken from Old Man An and the nameless young knight. One had become a gym membership card, and the other a senior disco VIP membership card. She pursed her lips and tossed them aside, uninterested.

The City of Rest has changed so much that she, a stranger in this land, finds it hard to comprehend.

Having spent so much time in the mysterious and profound city of Black Gate City, and with everything constantly happening since arriving in City of Rest, Ruan Ruan felt a slight sense of unease and asked softly:

"Should we go back now?"

"..."

"Go back?"

Xiao Xiao smiled and glanced at her, then asked, "Why do you want to go back?"

"This is our place..."

"..."

Now, all seven components needed for the Noah Project have been found. The only one that still needs effort is to exchange for 300,000 points. So Xiao Xiao can be said to be very relaxed at this moment. And this relaxed state of mind just happened to be in the empty City of Rest, which he had parasitized for more than 50%.

He really liked it here, and walked slowly forward, passing through the city streets and the bewildered crowds.

Xiao Xiao couldn't quite describe the feeling, but it was probably like enjoying the joy of being a victor.

The whole city belongs to me.

Completely different from Black Gate City, although more than 50% of Black Gate City's energy was parasitized, Xiao Xiao could sense that when he was parasitizing Black Gate City, there was not only his will in Black Gate City. The feeling he got there was fullness.

City of Rest, however, was empty, desolate, and free.

Now that he had finished everything and banished the Mysterious Source that had been watching the empty city, he carefully savored the joy of being a parasite in the city. It was indescribable; he felt as if he had become one with the city, or rather, as if he could control everything within it...

You can appear wherever you want, as long as it's considered part of this city.

I can control anyone in this city.

In his perception, he could control all those who brushed past him, regardless of gender, age, social status, openness, or secrets. He could see into their minds, utilize their knowledge, glimpse their past lives, and even control their future destinies...

In this city, everyone is a puppet on a string.

The lines behind them were dense and intertwined, forming a bottomless sea.

He himself lives in this sea area and can control every line in this sea area, like plucking a string on a musical instrument.

He possessed supreme power in this city, as if he were in a game where everyone else was just an NPC, the other strangers were players, and he was a step above them all, belonging to the programmers deep within the game.

Xiao Xiao was deeply captivated by this feeling as he strolled slowly through the city.

At this moment, Ruan Ruan was asking herself what to do next. Other strangers and some people in this city were probably also thinking about what to do and what the next step would be. But in reality, Xiao Xiao didn't want to do anything at this moment. He just came to a high-rise building in the city, sat on the edge of the building, and looked down at the city.

It's as if just sitting here brings endless joy.

A person who suddenly possesses hundreds of millions in wealth probably isn't in a hurry to take out a banknote to buy a grilled sausage.

Once the emperor reaches the inner palace, he probably won't be in a hurry to dismiss those around him so he can choose a particular concubine...

... Would it?

In short, having this wealth is already enough to make me happy.

Wealth possesses the attribute of loyalty, and can inherently bring people a sense of security and happiness.

As Xiao Xiao thought about it, he couldn't help but show a happy expression. He sat on the edge of the building and slowly stretched out his hands.

It felt like embracing one's own city...

"Is it over?"

In the secret office of the highest administrative official in City of Rest, the official was still sweating profusely.

Judging from the information coming from various places, the madness and riots in City of Rest seem to be disappearing, and order is being restored in various places.

Surprisingly, the restoration of order was not achieved through the Guard Hall or the dispatched troops.

Those who had just been in the midst of the riots now seemed to have just woken up from a dream, and silently returned to their normal lives.

The woman who danced with her high heels at the busy, congested intersection slowly squatted down after the chaos subsided, slipped the red high heels onto her fair feet, stood up, wiped away her tears, touched up her makeup, and continued negotiating the business deal that had been under negotiation for a long time without success.

The men who had been watching her dance and shouting cheers retreated back into their cars, silently waiting for the traffic light to change.

Finally unable to contain himself any longer, the man rushed into a small restaurant and ate and drank to his heart's content. Then, he slowed down the way he stuffed food into his mouth.

Then, he got up and called the shop owner over to pack the food.

Luckily, I only ate the chicken's tail and head; I didn't touch the delicious neck and thighs, or even the lobster...

My wife and kids will definitely love it.

Without any prompting or instructions, they returned to their lives as if nothing had happened.

This return even brought an invisible pressure to the governor, because everything outside had begun to return to order. Even the guards who had just gone mad and run outside were now returning to their offices in rows, guns in hand. But all of this had nothing to do with him. He was the most powerful person in the city, but everyone had forgotten him, whether he was in a frenzy or in a state of lucidity.

"Yes, it's over."

On the other end of the phone, the Shepherds was still thinking of him, remarking with emotion, "Your City of Rest is truly fortunate..."

The Chief Executive couldn't believe his ears. "Lucky... lucky?"

"Certainly."

The Shepherds laughed and said, "You were the first to be saved. Isn't that lucky enough?"

"Rescued?"

City of Rest found the answer to be beyond his comprehension, "What... what does this mean?"

"It means that the things that previously controlled your fate have been driven out..."

The Shepherds's voice sounded somewhat low, and it was impossible to tell whether his words contained more excitement and anticipation or more worry.

However, it was clear that his voice had lowered.

This seemed like a genuine expression of congratulations, but the governor of Parthia was anything but happy.

He was just nervous, his voice slightly cold. "Then what should we do?"

"Now you are allies of the Black Forest, no, you should be considered subordinate units, although we have no political affiliation..."

The Shepherds chuckled softly, "Since that's the case, the Black Forest's Special Investigator have come to your territory and solved such a complicated problem for you. Shouldn't your City of Rest treat them well? The highest level of hospitality, even just one ten-thousandth of the sponsorship you just promised us..."

"Well..."

As the governor of City of Rest who had survived for so long in the cracks between being a stranger in a foreign land and reality, and even thrived in the process, his reaction was extremely quick.

Without even asking any further questions, he hurriedly asked, "Where are we going to look for him?"

This simple question made the Shepherds pause for a moment, then he said, "Theoretically speaking, you can find him anywhere."

"Therefore I hope you can sincerely call upon him."

"If he responds to you, then congratulations, City of Rest has truly escaped the clutches of evil."

"Your City of Rest will become the first city in decades to truly escape the threat of a mysterious force."

"..."

The Chief Executive was startled. "What if there's no response?"

The Shepherds was silent for a moment, then whispered, "That can only mean that you have welcomed another God..."

The highest-ranking official of City of Rest felt both panic and apprehension upon hearing the Shepherds's uncertain words.

His anger surged uncontrollably, and he suddenly lowered his voice and shouted, "Why is what you're saying different now? Didn't you say he was your Special Investigator and that he was under your command? Why, why do I feel like you don't even have a way to contact him in an emergency?"

"He does follow our orders, but not completely..."

The Shepherds could only say helplessly, "For example, before this operation, I couldn't be completely sure what he would become, but we'll find out soon enough."

The governor of City of Rest hurriedly asked, "When?"

The Shepherds laughed, "You'll understand once you've contacted him and seen how he treated you..."

The governor of City of Rest slammed down the phone, feeling a chill run down his spine.

He didn't know what had happened, only a vague sense of fear. He knew before that there was a group of madmen in the city, who worshipped something in the city and possessed superhuman powers. But now, that group of madmen had disappeared. He didn't know what the remaining one would be...

"What am I now?"

In fact, Xiao Xiao didn't know the answer to this question either; he just felt free.

This is truly a feeling of freedom.

He once experienced four painful years in his life. During those four years, he could only stay in his bedroom, feeling as if a mountain was pressing down on his head. It was as if his memories, perceptions, thoughts, actions, and language abilities had all been stripped away and controlled. His self was imprisoned in a Xiao Xiao point, unable to control itself...

But now, it's completely the opposite.

He felt utterly free, unrestrained, and even had the power to control everything.

At this moment, I can freely roam the spiritual sea of this city, and even Black Gate City can no longer restrain me.

He could sense that around him—no, around the city—there were countless mysterious and strange things. They had all become aware of his presence, rejoicing and resonating with him. They were welcoming him, and the feeling of joy was indescribable. It was as if a throne had appeared before him, and he was standing before it, surrounded by things that encouraged and welcomed him, waiting for him to sit on that throne...

And that throne exudes a mysterious allure.

To drift into a deep sleep, to devour a piece of fatty meat, to enter into the company of a beloved girl—this is the kind of decadence that is hardest for humans to resist.

Xiao Xiao's current feeling is that all three kinds of depravity have been added together and multiplied tenfold.

The throne was alluring to him, and he had no reason to refuse.

It seems that he has been living in this city for this very moment. He has driven away the city's original Mysterious Source in order to become its ultimate ruler. So when he began to experience this city, the temptations came uninvited, and the throne was unconsciously drawing him closer and closer.

60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%...

The Unquenched Heart's parasitic growth on the City of Rest is actually proceeding rapidly and actively.

Like magnetic poles, it's no longer Xiao Xiao's taking the initiative; rather, the city is rapidly approaching him.

"But..."

When this wonderful sense of indulgence comes over you, almost no one can resist it. But Xiao Xiao has the ability to Mind Burst, which gives him more time to think than others when he encounters danger. He also has more time to think during this wonderful moment. So, he subconsciously realized something.

He himself didn't quite understand why he had to refuse, but he did hesitate at this very moment.

Once the parasitism level exceeds 95%, the rate suddenly slows down, reaching 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%...

After exceeding 99%, it even approached a point of no return.

"Xiao-gege, what's wrong?"

Ruan Ruan was quickly pondering the matter of the mail tray when she suddenly looked up and felt a complex emotion.

She was Mingming looking at Xiao Xiao right in front of her, yet at other times she felt as if Xiao Xiao wasn't even there.

He seemed to be on a distant rooftop, or perhaps somewhere in the city, or maybe he was completely out of sight...

In the highest administrative hall of City of Rest, the chief administrator found it hard to understand what the Shepherds meant by calling out to the Special Investigator at will. He cautiously called out twice into the air, but received no response. Embarrassed and somewhat annoyed, he suddenly called out loudly to his secretary.

"Open the altar!"

He shouted and pushed open a hidden door in the office.

No one would have imagined that such an altar would be found in this modernly decorated room filled with technological instruments.

He knelt devoutly on the altar, as he had prayed to the god countless times before, earnestly and humbly requesting the investigator's response.

The soft, incessant sounds around him almost drowned out Xiao Xiao.

This flooding seems to be a good thing.

Once submerged, he would have completely parasitized City of Rest and ascended the throne.

But Xiao Xiao had an unnamed sense of worry in his heart, and he was still struggling to hold on.

Countless thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant, trying to find a reason for himself to keep going, but he couldn't find one. He could also feel that many people, including Ruan Ruan, were calling out to him, but in this state, he was too lazy to pay attention to anyone or respond to anyone's calls.

Should we stop him?

At this moment, City of Rest, in the Mist Sea, two people who were originally far away from the Mist Sea had arrived in front of the City of Rest.

They could only admit that everything that had happened in City of Rest was far beyond their expectations.

City of Rest did not stop Black Gate City as they had hoped, and they could only come here in person to see City of Rest was like now.

They could sense what was happening in City of Rest, but as they looked at each other, they could only see worry in each other's eyes.

"You can only rely on yourself."

Seeing the worried look on the elderly man in the platinum robe, the middle-aged man in the black suit remained remarkably calm.

"Previous people all relied on themselves to complete this test, and he could only do the same."

"..."

"What if he finishes?"

The elderly man in the platinum robe suddenly asked, "If it's completed, should we invite him into the club?"

The middle-aged man in the black suit remained silent for a long time before saying, "He even kicked the club door open, what do you think?"

Xiao Xiao was unaware of everything happening in the outside world; he was only immersed in his own feelings.

He was in a complex state at this moment. Most of his inner feelings made him want to sit on the throne and complete this last bit of parasitism, but subconsciously, he was also resisting. However, while resisting, he asked himself why he was resisting, but he couldn't give himself an answer...

This feeling was like an invisible pressure, drawing him closer to that seat.

Just as he seemed to have truly melted into this ocean of spirit, a voice suddenly rang out:

"What's wrong with you?"

"..."

The voice was very familiar; it was Yang Jia.

While she was diligently working on something in the small building left behind by the Old Chairman of Black Gate City, she vaguely sensed something through the Platinum Ring, and her voice carried a hint of worry:

Why do I feel like you're disappearing?

"..."

Am I disappearing?

Yang Jia's voice made Xiao Xiao's heart skip a beat, and he slightly broke free from that feeling.

Her next words caused Xiao Xiao's expression to change drastically, jolting him awake and leaving him drenched in sweat.

"That was close..."

He blurted out, his voice trembling with fear. "I almost..."

"... I almost became a god!"

"..."

Yang Jia was stunned for a long time before finally saying, "Are you crazy?"

"Are you done with things in City of Rest? When are you coming back?"

"..."

"Oh oh..."

Xiao Xiao hurriedly agreed, wiping away cold sweat as he did so. "I'll be back right away, I'll be back right away..."

My train of thought is flowing smoothly, so I'll post one chapter now. There will be more tonight, haha...

By the way, the Old Eagle are really inhuman!