The So-Called Choice

Meanwhile, on the other side...

Zhao Qian and Gao Yu stood before the Void Rift, their faces solemn.

When the two of them woke up, they found only each other and no one else.

After searching for a long time, they finally confirmed:

In this space, only the Void Rift in front of us can be considered an exit; the rest is endless Void.

The difficult choice faced not only Cheng Shi and Su Yida, but also Zhao Qian and Gao Yu.

Zhao Qian appeared to be deep in thought, but in reality, he was glancing at Gao Yu out of the corner of his eye.

Erudite Scholar with a score of 1700, he is young and weak, not shrewd, and not opposed to the [Faith Game], even somewhat fond of it, just like the internet-addicted teenager before the [Gods] descended.

There are many players like this, but no matter how many there are, it doesn't change anything.

Similarly, if one or two are missing, it won't affect the overall situation.

"..."

Zhao Qian clenched his fist, still undecided.

Gao Yu, of course, was unaware of all this; he was still researching how to use what was at hand to withstand the pull of the Void Rift.

Having lost his own tools, the most reliable method now is, of course, to rely on Zhao Qian's Fire Bow.

If the flames could spread out in a circle within the crack to resist the erosion of the Void, perhaps it would be possible to try and squeeze through.

But this is still an Experiment that requires human lives to be tested.

He thought to himself: If Zhao Qian provided fire, then he would probably have to pay for the lives lost himself.

As for other possibilities...

He does indeed have several special materials embedded in his body, but these materials are embedded in his body to protect his heart meridian and save his life in critical moments.

Without Priest present or adequate medical care, it's difficult to guarantee his life after the procedure.

Therefore, it's a gamble with your life either way.

Gao Yu pursed his lips silently, trying to cheer himself up.

He began to convince himself:

Based on the premise that Trials has an answer, the exit from the Void must be in the rift. Therefore, what we see before us may be an illusion. As long as we have the courage to step out, we will see another world beyond the rift.

Believer in the Truth will not be blinded even in times of panic; they will analyze all favorable conditions and then deduce the most suitable conclusion for the present moment.

Gao Yu thought about it a lot and came to a conclusion.

But just as he was about to speak with Zhao Qian to discuss it, he received not Zhao Qian's affirmation, but a chop to the neck.

This Hunter of "war" would suddenly appear behind Gao Yu and deliver a heavy blow to his neck.

The technique was so skillful that Gao Yu didn't even have time to react before he lost consciousness.

"I'm sorry, Gao Yu, I have to live."

There was no sorrow or regret in Zhao Qian's eyes, only determination, a determination that never looked back.

He took two steps back and drew back the Fire Bow, its crimson flames swirling around him, and shot it toward the Void Rift, just as Gao Yu had intended.

The blazing white arrows exploded on the crack, forming a ring that used the power of the flames to resist the erosion for a moment.

Then, he grabbed Gao Yu and threw him in.

Gao Yu's body was violently pulled by the Void as he passed through the ring of fire, and his body was instantly covered in bloody wounds. Even though the flesh was torn so deep that bone was visible, he still did not die.

It can survive.

That's enough.

When Zhao Qian saw Gao Yu roll steadily to the other side like a bloodied man, he let out a deep breath.

He drew the bow again.

When Cui Ding Tian woke up, the pink-haired girl was still lying in the Void, her eyes still closed.

She exhausted her Divine Power to protect Cheng Shi, and now she is covered in wounds and extremely weak.

The old man did not wake her, but instead explored the entire Void space by himself.

After discovering that almost all paths were blocked by Void Rift, he returned to Tao Yi's side and looked at the girl in front of him with a complicated expression.

Just now, he received the decree from [Decay]:

Let Believer in "prosperity" embrace Decay.

Completing the decree will grant additional rewards, which may be extra points on the Ladder of Audience or physical items.

In short, the fact that He looked here means that even if He only had five days left to live, He would theoretically not let His Believer die as long as He fulfilled His command.

And now is the best opportunity.

Tao Yi lay there quietly, breathing weakly, motionless.

With his power, one punch would be all it takes for this star, who has been in a coma ever since, to have no chance of survival.

But...

"She's only the same age as Qiu Shi."

Cui Ding Tian sighed, took off the only piece of cloth he had left and covered Tao Yi with it, then turned and walked towards the crevice.

"If someone must be Decay, then let's choose the old man."

One should be upright and honest; this is what my father taught me, and what I also teach Qiushi.

I've lived my whole life by these words. Now that I'm this old, I can't bring shame to the Cui family, nor can I bring shame to Qiu Shi.

He muttered to himself and resolutely stepped into the crevice.

Admittedly, his skin was protected by the blessing of Decay, and his flesh was cursed by the curse of prosperity, so he was not afraid of the torment from the Void.

But at this moment, the power of [Decay] faded away, and the pull of the Void pierced through his skin, leaving streaks of blood on his body.

And the power of [prosperity]...

Not yet born.

He will not look upon an Oathbreaker.

This has nothing to do with good or evil, it's all about Faith.

Even so, this "Decay stone body" cursed by [Prosperity] still protected him from the Void's erosion, which was beyond the resistance of ordinary people, allowing him to successfully cross the rift.

However, the moment Cui Ding Tian discovered the hidden world within the crack, he gritted his teeth and retreated, enduring a deep wound that exposed bone, back to his original side.

"Huff—huff—I can't go. If I go, the little girl will be doomed."

He knelt on the ground, covered in wounds, panting heavily, when he soon found a pair of delicate little feet standing in front of him.

Cui Ding Tian looked up and saw Tao Yi looking at him with a complicated expression, unable to speak for a long time.

"You're awake... Don't panic, I've figured it out, you can get out of the rift... You can get out."

"Yes, thank you."

Tao Yi spoke sincerely; she had never felt so sincere since the descent of the "gods."

Because she had awakened from the very beginning, and along with her consciousness returned, so too did His decree:

Kill that Oathbreaker!

Tao Yi has come this far because she has a backup plan. She possesses a powerful tool that originally belonged to Assassin, which can easily take someone's life.

Now, should we use this prop?

Tao Yi has killed people, quite a few, but she has never killed anyone she considered a good person.

She thought Cui Ding Tian was a good person, but good people are often selective in terms of circumstances and places.

She couldn't decide whether to kill or not.

So she left the decision to the old man.

Then...

He really is a good person, a truly upright and good person.

"Old Cui, can you still move?"

"Don't worry... I'm tough, I won't die."

"Okay, let's go."

Let's turn our attention back to Cheng Shi.

When Cheng Shi saw Su Yida rushing into the rift without hesitation, he knew that he had underestimated his colleague's desire to become a god.

Becoming them and ascending to the Divine Throne may have become the entire meaning of his life.

This madness was Cheng Shi, who just wanted to live a good life, could understand, but couldn't truly empathize with.

After all, the world is already over; everyone should just be happy.

He held his breath and watched Su Yida's every move intently, silently recording his posture, path, and reactions.

The goal is to perfectly replicate all of this in subsequent actions.

However, something strange happened.

Just as Su Yida rushed into the crevice, he suddenly turned around and rushed out again.

Cheng Shi didn't see the middle turn at all!

It was as if in the blink of an eye, the other person had already turned around and strode out.

However, the Su Yida who came out was clearly in a different state than before.

His eyes no longer held the fanaticism and confusion, but rather a firm and confident gaze as cold as an abyss.

"Cheng Shi, it's been a long time."

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