Is That Her?

Whether Zhen Xin got what she was waiting for is still uncertain, but Cheng Shi certainly did.

He was met with an unexpected shock!

He thought that by joining Cheng Dashi's scheme, he could be an observer and see what kind of trap his future self was setting up in the present. However, he did not expect that shortly after the arrival of "Prosperity", everything went black and he completely lost consciousness.

When he opened his eyes again, he was no longer in the newly formed rainforest underground, but standing on a boundless sea of tree canopies. Facing the brilliant sunrise, he saw a giant tree piercing the starry sky standing before him.

The giant tree was lush and thick, its branches almost filling the entire field of vision, and its height was enough to make one's neck snap when looking up.

But that wasn't the most shocking thing. What made Cheng Shi's pupils shrink and freeze on the spot was that this giant tree was not a simple plant at all. The outer walls of the trunk and branches that were breathing and pulsating at first glance did not seem to be tree bark but more like the skin of some kind of animal. But upon closer inspection, one would find that the slightly contracting outer walls were clearly flesh and blood wrapped only in a thin layer of fascia!

The giant tree in front of us was actually a mixture of flesh and trees!

Cheng Shi's breath hitched. He seemed to have guessed who was in front of him, but the guess was so absurd that it made his mind vibrate and buzz.

How could it be Him?

It should be Him, but the Trials aren't over yet, so how did we get to the part about paying homage to God?!

What's going on? Could this be what Cheng Dashi was planning?

Does he want to have an audience with Prosperity himself, or is he preparing to have an audience with Prosperity himself?

Thinking of this, Cheng Shi nervously swallowed and looked down at his own shadow.

But he failed because there was no shadow there.

This was not because the shadows had Change, but because the canopy of the sea was bathed in the glow of the rising sun, and under the intense rays of countless suns, there was no shadow here.

Cheng Shi's heart skipped a beat, and he suddenly realized that he wasn't facing the one rumored to appear in the [Prosperity's Divine Shade] as a tree god, but rather...

He revealed His true form above the [Prosperity's Divine Shade]!?

He looked down at the tree canopy beneath his feet and suddenly realized that what lay beneath it was the so-called "Prosperity's Divine Shade," the pilgrimage site longed for by countless Believer in "Prosperity," while above the canopy...

Only one monster, a fusion of flesh and wood... [True God]!

Hiss--

Fortunately, the car was stopped in time, otherwise I would have been accused of blasphemy again.

Just Cheng Shi's mind was in turmoil, unsure of what he was thinking or how to begin, the giant tree in front of him, brimming with terrifying Vitality, spoke first.

This was the first time Cheng Shi had not uttered his praises when he worshipped God. Surprisingly, Prosperity seemed unconcerned about his "disrespect." His voice was like a gentle breeze, blowing endless prosperity upon Cheng Shi's face, making him clear-headed and at An Ning.

"Lift your head up and let me see you."

Her voice was neutral, clear, pleasant, and very infectious, making listeners feel their blood pump and their spirits soar. It was completely different from the kind and gentle female voice of the "Mother of Prosperity" that Cheng Shi had envisioned in his mind.

Cheng Shi nervously raised his head to look at the towering tree again, but as soon as his gaze swept over the thick trunk, his pupils contracted sharply and his back tensed up. Even his hands clenched into fists instinctively, and he dared not look up again.

Because he clearly saw that the tree trunk, which had just been mixed with flesh and trees, had opened up one after another like a tree hole, and from the mouths covered by rough bark, bright red tongues of different lengths and sizes were sticking out.

This terrifying scene terrified Cheng Shi. He immediately recalled the [Birth Divine Pillar] he had once been fortunate enough to see, but compared to the various motionless mouth "fossils" on the [Divine Pillar], the many giant mouths in front of him now were obviously much more vivid.

"..."

So, this is what "prosperity" is?

Is this the second god of the Path of Fate of life?

No, why do all of you "life forms" have such a monstrous appearance?

So, the Great One on the Bone Throne is actually the one with the most normal appearance?

Ha, a skull that's the most handsome of the three [He]? What a hellish joke!

But since He has a mouth, then it's possible that...

Cheng Shi swallowed hard, suppressing his fear as he looked up. Then he saw the nose, Ear, and eyes that hadn't appeared before, but whose Change were now expected.

However, its breathing nose was attached to the junction of countless branches like a new bud, its twitching Ear were like leaves adorning every branch, making a "rustling" sound, and its eyes were like strings of large fruits adorning the branches, blinking in a disorderly manner, all looking at him when he raised his head.

Cheng Shi realized he was wrong; the one he was meeting should not be "Prosperity," but rather... "Chaos."

It's so chaotic that Cheng Shi's rationality has completely collapsed.

Ababa aba aba...

"..."

Seeing Cheng Shi standing there stunned in shock, Ju Mu spoke again:

"You're very clever; no wonder [Deception] has listed you as a treasure."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Shi finally came to his senses. He quickly lowered his head and offered his "praise" with utmost "devoutness":

"Praise be to prosperity, may the breath of life endure forever, and may there be no more decline in the Cosmos."

"You seem afraid, is it because my appearance has triggered your fear?"

"Interesting. I deliberately Change my form to get close to humans. At this moment, my appearance is most similar to that of a human. You are not even afraid of death, so you should not be afraid of me."

"..."

Its physical form is most similar to that of humans...

Ah?

No, I would like to ask, from what perspective did you arrive at this conclusion?

Are they Ear made of densely packed leaves or those large, grape-like eyes?

If I may be blunt, even the "Divine Pillar" that Birth you looks more like a person than you, doesn't it?

"..."

But Cheng Shi definitely couldn't say such things; he could only keep his head down, suppressing his discomfort as he echoed:

"I was not afraid, but I was awestruck by the magnificence of the prosperity and felt a sense of awe that left me at a loss."

"You are lying. Your Vitality is in disarray, becoming like your lying Lord of Grace, fluctuating in strength and weakness."

However, it doesn't matter. I don't value hierarchy like they do, so you don't need to be too reserved in front of me.

I summoned you here only because I felt that your actions were quite in line with my will. It would be a pity if you followed me so closely and walked the path of "Nothingness".

So, humanity, are you willing to step out of the Nothingness, cease your Deception, rewrite your Destiny, embrace prosperity, and then... coexist with me?

Countless tree-hole-like giant mouths uttered such shocking words that Cheng Shi's mind went blank after hearing them.

He realized that the invitation from [Prosperity] was different from that from [Memory] and [Chaos]. It didn't seem to be simply looking for Believer who could practice the will of [Prosperity], but rather it seemed to be extending an invitation to him to "become one".

He seemed to want to embrace the great cause of "prosperity," to completely integrate into this greatest "prosperity," to become a part of the giant tree before him that pierces the starry sky and breaks through the Cosmos, and to share the glory of "prosperity" with Him.

A deity is inviting me to share in His Divine Authority!?

Is this possible?

Is this true?

Can't humans and gods share Divine Authority?

Could this be an illusion created by Zhen Yi?

Cheng Shi was stunned. His heart tightened, and he instinctively began to look around. But after feeling the endless Vitality around him, he was certain that what was in front of him was not an illusion, but the real [prosperity]!

He is inviting me to coexist with Him!