Prosperity's Past and Eupusca

Cheng Shi looked at the room full of silent thugs and sneered inwardly.

Okay, okay, so this is how you play? If this is how you play, I'll show you what a real slacker is like.

He looked around again and, seeing that no one was speaking, lay down on the spot and fell asleep. Within a second, thunderous snoring filled the air.

"Whoosh—whoosh—whoosh—"

His feigned sleep was so convincing that everyone in the room was speechless for a moment.

Seeing this ridiculous scene, Hong Lin's expression finally warmed up, and she shook her head and chuckled.

The tour guides have clearly gone on strike due to excessive work pressure.

However, given how things have developed, everyone basically knows what to do next.

The goal of this Trials is either to protect the Fungus-Footed People are out hunting in the Sighing Forest, or to maintain the Fungus-Footed People's hope for forgiveness. But in any case, if we can kill Eupusca, who is out hunting Fungus-Footed People, the difficulty of the entire Trials will be greatly reduced.

The disappearance of the threat signifies a surge in hope.

So after pondering for a moment, Hong Lin looked up at the Historian and asked a question:

"Have you ever heard of this 'Decay' monster called Eupusca, brother?"

Finally, the moment for the History School to shine had arrived. Zuo Qiu smiled slightly, straightened his chest, and said earnestly:

"I happen to know some of it."

You might not be familiar with the name Eupusca, but if I mention another name, you'll probably have heard of it, at least you, Baldy, definitely know it.

That is...

Dizer.

!!

Hong Lin's pupils contracted, and she exclaimed in disbelief:

"[The Crown of Unobscured Brilliance], the Emissary [Prosperity]!?"

[Prosperity] Emissary?

Hearing this, the Hunter and Assassin became interested again. Cheng Shi was lying on the ground sleeping, even quieted down his snoring and pricked up his Ear, waiting to hear some stories about them.

Zuo Qiu noticed Cheng Shi's appearance and laughed twice, saying:

"That's right, it was once the prosperous Emissary."

As everyone knows, the Mother of Prosperity has four children...

"Wait, this is anecdotes about the gods, where did this become common knowledge?" Hong Lin suddenly interrupted him with a strange expression, and asked suspiciously, "Aren't you Historian who studies underground changes?"

How come you're so familiar with things related to "prosperity"?

"Well, there are many colleagues in the History School who study the history of the gods. We often have history sharing sessions, but these sessions are not open to the public and are only for a select group of invited special members."

And I, by chance, have been invited a few times.

Besides, the history I'm describing is related to underground changes. Chosen of God One, do you have any further questions?

Hong Lin's gaze became somewhat strange at the mention of "Chosen of God one." She looked Zuo Qiu up and down for a long time before nodding.

"It's my fault, you can continue."

"The Mother of Prosperity has four children. The two eldest are not well-known, and we have not collected enough information about them. The latter two have left more traces on the Isle of Hope, so they are mentioned by many people."

His third son was named Dizer, who was once the Emissary of prosperity and was given the Divine Name "Crown of Unobscured Brilliance" by Him.

This Subgod of [Life] was, in everyone's eyes, the most suitable one to inherit the Divine Name of [Prosperity]. But something happened to Him that caused Subgod to betray [Prosperity], to abandon His own mother, and to throw Him into the embrace of [Decay]...

"Ah?"

Cheng Shi was stunned.

No, Lele'er is also a child of the Mother of Prosperity. He betrayed Prosperity and embraced Filth and Decay, and yet he has a brother who directly joined Decay?

Good heavens, so the entire [Prosperity] family is full of traitors?

This is big news!

Once he got interested, Cheng Shi stopped pretending and sat up abruptly, asking eagerly, "And then? And then?"

His gossipy expression was exactly the same as when everyone wanted to hear his gossip at the start of the Trials.

"The complex relationships between the gods are beyond the comprehension of Mortals. No one knows exactly what happened in between. In any case, Decay accepted Dizer and made him the Emissary of Decay."

However, not long after, He died, killed by the hands of [Decay].

The deity who personally accepted Dizer also personally killed him. Dizer's Divinity was split in two: his body became Upska, Eupusca "Desolate Walker" who wandered the Sighing Forest, while his soul was sealed in a Daggers.

This Daggers, called "The Gift of Scars," is still lost. It is Demigod Artifact coveted by all "Decay" Assassin, and indeed by all Assassin.

So as you all know, before the separation of body and soul, this Eupusca was also a member of the [Prosperity] family, and even the son of the [Mother of Prosperity].

So I was thinking, could that dying spark... possibly be it?

If it is, then our goal changes from protecting the Fungus-Footed People to killing Eupusca to helping Eupusca... kill the Fungus-Footed People.

It's important to understand that the 'Everlasting Desolate Lamp' in the hands of the Fungus-Footed People is a treasure bestowed by [Prosperity]. Perhaps we should consider this further: even if it were to punish the Fungus-Footed People, why would He exile them to the territory of [Decay]?

Furthermore, why would He use the power of "Decay" to protect the sinners He had exiled?

Is there some unspeakable filth hidden in this? Is it possible that Prosperity is feeding His Son with His people in order to awaken Eupusca's lost soul?

That's why the lamp attracted it to hunt these Fungus-Footed People, isn't it?

Of course, this is just my personal conspiracy theory, not meant to disrespect [Prosperity]. Chosen of God One; my physique can't withstand a punch from you.

"..."

Upon hearing this conclusion, everyone in the room fell silent.

Hong Lin frowned slightly, seemingly lost in thought, and surprisingly did not offer any defense or rebuttal for her Lord of Grace.

Cheng Shi raised an eyebrow, feeling that Zuo Qiu's words made sense.

Igniting a prairie fire—who knows whether this "prairie fire" refers to quality or quantity?

Let a renegade Emissary to [Prosperity], and it will spread like wildfire!

"Since you already knew that Eupusca was just a soulless shell of Dizer, why didn't you stop me?"

Even a wink would have sufficed, and I probably wouldn't have rushed to impersonate this damn "Prosperity" Divine Envoy back then.

Zuo Qiu laughed heartily and gave Cheng Shi a thumbs up, saying, "Because I'm not sure either. The goal of this Trials is too vague, so I dare not gamble, nor would I gamble. That's why I didn't stop you."

Because I think you're right. Even if it's just for safety, we can't just look at one side. And having absolute say in the Fungus-Footed People tribe is entirely beneficial to our situation.

Oh no, it's also harmful.

But if the Chosen of God one can endure this grievance, then there will truly be no harm done."

Hong Lin snorted coldly, "You've got a good tongue, I hope you can keep an eye on it."

"..." In just that moment, Zuo Qiu had been so passionate and eloquent, suddenly backed down.

"So, our top priority right now is to find that Eupusca and see what's going on with it, right?"

The usually stern-faced Hunter rarely shared his thoughts, and the others exchanged glances, all seeing agreement in each other's eyes.

So the plan was finally finalized: to find out Eupusca's condition as soon as possible tomorrow.

As for why tomorrow, it's because...

Night fell.

When the dark moon rises, all the Decay monsters in the Sighing Forest come to life, turning this An Jing forest into a Decay paradise.

Sighing Tide surged in layers, enveloping the entire tribe completely. Within the thick, impenetrable fog, thick, long, rotting pythons slithered past, their roars and screams echoing throughout.

The Decay night has begun.