The old gods fell, the new gods ascended

"?"

Cheng Shi was taken aback. "Atony" is not a good word; it often implies that a "sin" has been committed.

Coupled with the chilling aura of Despair emanating from the other person, Cheng Shi's heart tightened. "What happened?"

Zhang Jizu did not respond, but carefully examined Cheng Shi. After a moment, he smiled brightly:

"Unimportant.

The important thing is that you are still alive.

I have inherited the Divine Authority of [Death], and I can save your life. As long as you cross the barriers of time and space and come to my world, your life will be safe until my world completely collapses.

As for how to transcend time and space, it's simple: just hold my hand.

As he spoke, Zhang Jizu extended an arm, which was nothing but a skeleton, from his robe. The white bones shone brightly, and a dazzling Divine Power flowed across them.

"We Proxy Divine Authority over one another, and the legacy of [Time] allows me to take you away."

So, are you interested?

"!!??"

Cheng Shi's pupils constricted as he stared at the skeletal arm, exclaiming in disbelief, "Inheritance? That the Great One has fallen!?"

Zhang Jizu's outstretched arm stiffened, clearly unwilling to recall these events, but seeing the fleeting fear in Cheng Shi's eyes, he still sighed and said:

"Not just Him, they all perished."

On the 365th day after the [Faith Game] descended, the salvation plan was unanimously passed by the [Covenant]. The Old Gods stepped down from their Divine Throne and relinquished their Divine Authority, perishing one by one beside the sea of Sea of Desire.

New God has seized Divine Authority and ascended the throne, and the whole world rejoices, with everyone believing that we have found the answer.

However, the next day, the world began to collapse; reality collapsed on the outside, Void collapsed on the inside.

Our answer is wrong; the world is irreversibly heading towards destruction.

But don't worry, I didn't call you here to harm you. At least compared to those worlds that are 'still struggling,' our world is collapsing fast enough for a Mortals to live out their lifetime.

But that's only enough for one adult to live out their life; as for their children, their descendants, their future...

"Ha, the world is destroyed, what future is there?"

"!!!"

The gods destroyed themselves to save the world!?

They actually gave up their Divine Throne to create new life for a group of Mortals?

Who could have come up with such a plan?

Cheng Shi suddenly looked up and met a pair of narrow, squinting eyes. Zhang Jizu noticed his confusion, pointed at him, and chuckled:

"You.

The Clown traveled through the True Universe, claiming to have found the so-called answer to the Creator's Experiment. Upon his return, he was full of confidence and wanted to persuade the entire world to agree to his plan for the Transition divine power.

He first persuaded us, and then defeated them one by one, leading us to persuade the gods.

We told them that as long as we infinitely extend the length of the Void Era and reenact the stories that happened in previous eras in the Void Era, the world will be eternally 'stagnant,' neither becoming the answer to the Creator's Experiment nor becoming a discarded item as the era comes to an end.

And as eras unfold, they will inevitably return—this is the answer the Clown found in the True Universe.

Without the departure of the Old Gods, it is difficult for New God to be born. Only when they are willing to give up everything can they find themselves again in the long Nothingness.

We persuaded [Destiny], we persuaded [Existence], we persuaded [Life], we persuaded all the gods, and even [Folly] was pleased with our Foolish Deed.

Besides [Deception].

However, under the restrictions of the [Covenant], a vote for [Deception] is no longer relevant.

Before He perished in the Sea of Desire, He mocked the world, saying, "The world is beyond saving. You are all wrong, and I am wrong too."

At that time, we still didn't believe it.

Until the next day... alas, the consequences arrived.

We have driven the gods to their deaths, and the creator of the gods, [the Origin], is crushing us.

"!!!"

Cheng Shi was jolted, his scalp tingling.

With just a few words, he could feel the shock and grandeur of the scene of the gods' self-destruction.

I wonder what that world must have become so that Mortals, with their insignificant bodies, could persuade the high and mighty gods!

It's predictable that [Deception] will oppose it, but what about [Destiny]!?

Predestination His established principles were not about cyclical survival, how could He agree to a plan that seemed absurd to Him?

Zhang Jizu from that world didn't understand. They thought they could persuade [Deception], since even the Clown's exploration of the True Universe was "funded" by [Deception]. But unexpectedly, it was [Destiny] who first agreed to their plan.

But no matter who it is, this path is a dead end.

Cheng Shi sighed silently, both impressed by the boundless imagination of the Cheng Shi in the Another World and troubled by the problems he was facing.

How is he different now compared to that world?

Both are counting down the days to their Apocalypse, but one is still a long way off, while the other is just around the corner.

However, his experiences in that world still inspired him; at least, the belief in Predestination Destiny until death could potentially be on humanity's side, while Deception...

Well, all hope must be placed on [Destiny]!

Cheng Shi nodded firmly, then shook his head at Zhang Jizu in front of him and said:

"I do want to live, even if it's just to eke out a living.

But... I can't live in a world without him.

Zhang Jizu naturally understood who Cheng Shi was referring to Cheng Shi "he." He remained silent for a moment, then tried to persuade him, "There are also Old Jia in this world."

Cheng Shi shook his head again. "No, that was his Old Jia, not my father."

My only connection to that Starry Sky is Old Jia; he was born and raised there, and so was I.

And now he's dead there... My only wish is that, if I must die, I want to die there too.

Thank you for showing up. I think I know what to do now.

Seeing that the other party was determined, Zhang Jizu did not try to persuade him further. He withdrew his hand, sighed, and looked away, saying quietly, "Good luck."

It was clearly a blessing, but Cheng Shi felt that Zhang Jizu was implying something.

However, he didn't dwell on these things. Every world has its own misfortunes, and everyone needs time to heal their wounds.

Cheng Shi left. Watching his departing figure, Zhang Jizu softened, and he said with considerable pleasure:

"Atoning is complete; you may rest in peace."

On the other side.

Realizing that the longer they dragged on, the more likely Cheng Shi would guess everything, the trio abandoned the idea of going back to Cheng Shi to pry out information about the True Universe. Instead, they opted for an alternative: finding Big Cat!

Zhen Xin knew that Hong Lin had embarked on the journey to the True Universe with Cheng Shi, so finding her was far more feasible than finding Cheng Shi.

Finding people was Hu Wei's forte. Not long after he returned to the Nothingness, this Grand Marshal had connections all over the world, brought another Druid connections all over the world from another Trials.

Hong Lin initially had no idea what the three of them were doing, thinking it was just another scheme orchestrated by the Grand Marshal. It wasn't until Wei Mu revealed the secret and Zhen Xin mentioned the meaning of the Trials that she realized the [Deception] was actually about to be exposed to Cheng Shi?

I knew He had ulterior motives!

Otherwise, how could the way back have disappeared!?

The Big Cat was furious, but still managed to remain composed as it said, "No wonder, so He wanted to use this method to cut us off from this world, and then take us to another identical world?"

Thankfully, we encountered Space-Time Storm and managed to find our way home from the Pig Bridge!

With his perfect plan about to fall apart, he probably doesn't want to keep up the act anymore. Wouldn't that Cheng Shi in danger?

No, I have to go find him!

With that, Hong Lin leaped into the form of Spotted Leopard and ran towards the Void.

Wei Mu, Zhen Xin, and Hu Wei used all their skills to barely stop her. Seeing that Hong Lin was stronger than a Mortals, Zhen Xin had no choice but to shout:

How can you possibly save him now?

The Big Cat didn't even turn its head. "We have to save them, even if we can't!"

"If you go, at worst you'll die and he'll leave, or you'll both die."

Hong Lin, believe me, I'm not trying to harm the Fate Weaver. I have a way to save him!

"!"

Hong Lin turned around abruptly, her face lighting up with surprise. "Do you have a solution?"

Zhen Xin was silent for a moment, then looked into the distance, as if she had made a firm decision, and said firmly, "Morning Cheer needs a Clown, but the Clown doesn't necessarily have to be Dusk Play's Lake..."

"!!!"