Divine Fortune

When one side possessed two God Chosen, the outcome of history seemed predetermined.

The Sun Empire, overthrown in a single day!

This day was destined to be written into human history books, becoming a milestone for the entire species.

The colossus that once reigned supreme, dictating the ebb and flow of this continent, finally crumbled and collapsed under the might of the eagle cavalry.

As Hu'erlun and Kubana led their armies into Sun Main City, a sudden gust of wind swept through, the heavens and earth lost their color, and azure lightning streaked across the dim, yellow sky.

Howls of beasts echoed from all directions in the wilderness, and the howling wind sounded like ghostly wails. For a moment, it felt as if civilization was in decline and the world was about to end.

It was as if the heavens themselves were lamenting the downfall of this former colossus.

But this did not stop Hu'erlun. He firmly believed that the deities were on his side!

Why should he fear mere atmospheric anomalies?

What he wanted was to become the sole Human Emperor of this continent, to have his name eternally etched on the first page of human history, to have time permanently commemorate his existence, and even the deities would be pleased to have a believer like him, who could make the light of power and defense shine through the eternal heavens!

The imperial city had fallen.

The defeat was like a mountain collapsing.

The last few Feral Beasts that had pledged allegiance to the Sun Empire finally realized that the tide had turned and fled in all directions.

While his subordinates pursued the vanquished, Kubana and Hu'erlun led the elite eagle warriors straight into the enemy's imperial palace.

The first emperor of the Sun Empire was decapitated by Hu'erlun's sword before he could even finish his plea for mercy, his blood staining the earth.

"The struggle of faith, advance or retreat. There's no need to analyze right or wrong. You just need to lop off the heads of everyone who thinks you're wrong, to honor my lord Panshen."

This was what Sage Kubana had told him, and Hu'erlun wholeheartedly agreed.

Furthermore, in his heart, the mere puppet was not worth another moment of his attention, not even for an instant.

The true leader of the Sun Empire, in the end, was Loserius. This heretic leader, who had spun a colossal lie and orchestrated a grand spectacle of heaven and earth with his Beast Taming skills, was Hu'erlun's only target.

That's right, even now, Hu'erlun still believed that the deities had chosen only him!

Loserius was simply the greatest liar in human history!

Beast Taming was a gift from the deities?

Then how did Sage Kubana tame those Supernatural Beasts?

Was Sage Kubana also a God Chosen?

Don't be ridiculous!

Fighting his way to the deepest part of the imperial palace, bodies lay piled up along the way, and rivers of blood flowed. None of Hu'erlun's men left any survivors.

In the deepest part of the imperial court, with an invincible divine power, he annihilated the remaining Supernatural Beasts that were still resisting, crushing them with his iron fist.

Hu'erlun finally met the lifelong nemesis.

Loserius's face was ashen, but his eyes held a trace of stubborn piety.

He knelt on the ground, but it was not out of submission.

He raised his hands, tears streaming down his face, and looked at the surging winds and the changing colors of the sky, still holding absolute devotion to his faith.

"Sun God, my lord, Loserius, has failed your expectations!"

"You saw it, didn't you? Those heretics are slaughtering your followers!"

"The Sun Empire was a gift I offered to you, but it was defeated by this heretic before me!"

"If you have a spirit in heaven, save your followers. Only a deity like you can reverse the current situation. Humanity should sing your epic!"

Hu'erlun watched this scene coldly, unmoved in his heart.

He flicked his hand, scattering drops of crimson blood on the ground, forming a dazzling pattern.

Hu'erlun strode forward, looking down with contempt at this opponent he had never met face-to-face, yet knew so well and yet so strangely. He said, "Loserius, is this your dying declaration? Your so-called deities are so absurd and ridiculous. This continent, no, including the endless oceans, only power and defense are supreme!"

Crack!

At this moment, a lightning bolt as dazzling as the scorching sun pierced the sky.

Everyone closed their eyes under such brilliant light.

When they opened them again, the night sky had returned to its unchanging darkness, but the majestic figure, seemingly ethereal and illusory, struck everyone like lightning.

Hu'erlun retreated three steps, his eyes wide with disbelief.

The deity, formed of Blazing Flame and light, looked down at these insignificant insects and said indifferently, "Loserius, you have failed my expectations."

But when Loserius saw this being, whom he had yearned for and silently prayed to even in his sleep, he was overjoyed and wept.

Without any blame for the deity's reprimand, he raised his hands, bathed in the deity's gaze, and repented, begging, "Incarnation of Blazing Flame and light, Sun God, Dabolo, you have finally descended to the mortal realm again!

Loserius, I have failed your trust, but I implore you, with my own life, to save the followers I dedicated to you!"

Tang Chuan's majestic voice echoed, "Yes, but failure means dereliction of duty by a God Chosen. Loserius, you have failed the deity, and only death awaits. However, considering your efforts to spread my glory to a corner of this land, I can bestow upon you four words to honor your meager contributions, as humble as you are."

Upon hearing this, Loserius showed no fear of impending death. Instead, his face was filled with fervent, extreme piety, and he said, "Please bestow your decree upon me, divine being!"

Tang Chuan slowly said, "Died in Glory."

Bang!

Loserius slammed onto the ground, his head bleeding. Yet, with unspeakable fervor, he declared, "Thank the divine for their grace! Loserius has no regrets, dedicating eternity to praising Your true name!"

Tang Chuan offered no further reply. Instead, he cast a cold glance at Hu'erlun and Kubana, causing them to retreat repeatedly. They felt as if thorns were pricking their backs, unable to control themselves.

Rumble!

Blazing flames engulfed the sky. The imperial court was bathed in daylight, with waves of heat so intense they could incinerate all things.

However, this magnificent divine power did not descend upon the mortal realm.

When everyone opened their eyes again, the deity, along with the sea of fire, had vanished from existence.

After a long while, Hu'erlun clutched his chest, gasping for breath. Cold sweat soaked his back, and the "fear" attribute embedded in his genes swept through his mind, impossible to shake.

On this day, he once again witnessed the insignificance of humanity before the divine.

On this day, he was supposed to expose Loserius's lie, but instead, the lie became reality.

On this day, the fear of being watched by a deity sowed the seeds of reverence anew in everyone's hearts.

Gods are holy and inviolable.

Gods are to be worshipped and believed in, not slandered!

At this moment, Hu'erlun looked at Kubana, whose expression was equally stiff, standing beside him. He opened his mouth but couldn't utter a word, instead pointing at Loserius, who remained prostrate on the ground.

The unspoken question was: How should they handle him? Should they kill him?

Kubana didn't answer directly. He seemed to muse to himself, "Only by remaining loyal to the divine and not failing their high expectations can one eventually witness their magnificent form..."

His words were cryptic.

They didn't seem to be an answer to Hu'erlun at all, merely an expression of his own shock and awe.

However, having worked with the Sage for many years, Hu'erlun had developed a tacit understanding and grasped the hidden meaning.

If you are loyal, be loyal to the very end!

Do not falter just because another deity appears!

The Sun God himself acknowledged Loserius's death, so why are you still hesitating!

To prove your loyalty to Panshen, our Lord, do not be timid and hesitant!

Hu'erlun closed his eyes, gritted his teeth, and walked up to Loserius.

With a single punch, he shattered Loserius's heart meridian. However, unlike his usual fierce style, he left Loserius's body intact.

Meanwhile, Kubana gazed at the sky, as if transmitting some emotion to the Sun God through the starry expanse of the descending night.

You saw it, didn't you? I didn't kill him!

It has nothing to do with me!

Later historical records would state: Loserius, one of the original three God Chosen, and an early pioneer of the Sun Church, died a martyr at the end of the 17th Sun Calendar year. He was buried in the river of history alongside the glorious Sun Empire. The divine bestowed upon him the epitaph: Died in Glory.

Blessed by Divine Fortune, his name was vindicated in the historical records, and he died without regret.