The Book God Pillar

Ma Feifei was speechless; Hong Tong was definitely up to something!

If his level were high, perhaps anyone in the world could become an excellent author.

This guy might have overdone it a bit...

Ma Feifei glanced around nonchalantly, mentally planning an escape route. He needed to get out of the main hall, because the teleportation arrays between the Azure Dragon Continent and the Book Battle Continent were fixed-point teleportation arrays. So if Ma Feifei didn't find a way to leave the main hall, the teleportation array would still be there the next time he wanted to come back.

By then, Ma Feifei would probably be slapped to death the moment he ran out, without even a chance to escape.

"Sir?" Chairman Hong Tong reminded Ma Feifei when he saw that Ma Feifei did not speak.

"Oh... bring it up." Ma Feifei said, waving his hand instinctively.

It's just the Book God Pillar! What's so special about it? Ma Feifei has even seen Mysterious System; how could he be fooled by a mere pillar?

Upon hearing this, Hong Tong couldn't help but smile and explained, "Sir, the Book God Pillar is quite special; it's placed separately within a formation, so we'll need to trouble you to continue walking with us for a while longer."

This is just the main hall, generally used for receiving guests and measuring the level of lower-quality authors. Inside, there are also VIP reception areas, special reception areas, and many other rooms.

Hearing this, Ma Feifei's heart sank even further. There was still a chance to escape from here, but if they went any further in, it would probably be their last.

However, he had no choice at the moment. The guild leader of the Author Assessment Guild next to him, who kept talking about people, was Half-step Emperor Realm expert. Trying to be cunning would be too dangerous.

At that moment, Ma Feifei nodded, put his hands behind his back, and with a calm expression, gestured for Hong Tong to lead the way.

Since things have come to this, we might as well make this show of force as convincing and thorough as possible, so that at least we can intimidate Hong Tong and his group for a short period of time.

In fact, Ma Feifei's expression did increase Hong Tong's respect for him, because Hong Tong couldn't Detect Ma Feifei's cultivation level at all. He relied entirely on Ma Feifei's expression, attitude, words and deeds, and the information conveyed by the Steward Elder to understand Ma Feifei.

Hong Tong only knew that the Steward Elder told him that Ma Feifei was very powerful and could write books of Mythic-grade quality. He had written tens of thousands of books, breaking the record for the most books written by a single author since the beginning of the era.

These two things alone were enough to make Hong Tong extremely respectful to Ma Feifei, so the more Ma Feifei this way, the more Hong Tong felt that Ma Feifei had real talent.

"This way, sir." Hong Tong bowed slightly to show respect and slowly led Ma Feifei deeper into the area.

"Oh dear! It seems the evaluation isn't being conducted outside anymore!" The authors gathered outside the main hall looked disappointed upon seeing this, lamenting that they couldn't witness a high-quality author appear.

"They should probably invite the Book God Pillar. After all, judging from that person's level, it can't be too low. The evaluation pillar in the main hall might not be able to accurately detect the person's true writing ability." Many people witnessed Ma Feifei's simultaneous creation of ten thousand books. To be able to write tens of thousands of books, including a Mythic-grade one, how could his level be low?

"It's a pity we can't see it with our own eyes," someone shook their head and sighed, expressing deep regret.

Regardless of everyone's amazement, no one questioned whether Ma Feifei could truly pass the test of the Book God Pillar.

This is a situation where everyone in the world thinks you're capable, but deep down you actually know whether you're capable or not.

Ma Feifei walked this path with a heavy heart, even feeling as if he were walking a path of life and death, as if the end of the road was the end Ma Feifei him.

"Hippo Emperor! Since Myriad Worlds are stories written by you, then I, Ma Feifei, should be the protagonist, right? Why don't you bless me?" Ma Feifei couldn't help but start muttering to himself, even teasing the Hippo Emperor.

Of course, whether it will work or not, only God knows.

As they made their way through the winding roads, Ma Feifei noticed that fewer and fewer guild members were following behind, until finally only Hong Tong and the Steward Elder remained.

The atmosphere was somewhat strange. A penetrating aura rushed towards him, causing Ma Feifei's heart to tremble involuntarily. Especially since he was already weak, this aura made Ma Feifei even more uneasy.

"My lord, this is where the Book God Pillar is located." Upon arriving at the gate of a grand hall, Hong Tong pointed to a pitch-black door in front of him and said.

Ma Feifei looked up and saw two large, black doors tightly closed, with golden tiger-head pull rings. There were ninety-nine bronze seals on the left, right, top, and bottom of the doors, and above the doors was a plaque with the three characters "Book God" written on it.

This is the Book God, the most mysterious and powerful place in the Author Assessment Guild. Very few book masters in the entire Yong'an Prefecture can reach this place. Even the prefect of Yong'an Prefecture cannot enter without permission under normal circumstances, which is enough to prove the strictness of the Book God.

Ma Feifei looked around, then at Hong Tong, and asked, "Should I go in by myself?"

Because he saw that Hong Tong and the Steward Elder remained motionless in the same spot.

"Yes, only you can enter the Book God. Rest assured, sir, once you enter, the Book God Pillar will guide you through everything and help you complete the Book Master level assessment," Hong Tong said respectfully.

Ma Feifei was a little confused but still felt inexplicably relieved. Since no one was going in with her, things would be easier. Even if things were exposed, she would have time to escape.

"Sir, please!" Hong Tong suddenly said in a deep voice.

"Boom!"

The pitch-black gate opened by itself, and a plume of Mist Spit Up from the crack, obscuring the open Book God. Ma Feifei subconsciously used his Thousand-Mile Eyes supernatural ability to investigate, but found that he could not Detect the situation inside.

"That's pretty impressive." Ma Feifei was slightly startled, and subconsciously lifted her feet as she walked towards the Book God.

Hong Tong and the Steward Elder watched Ma Feifei's retreating figure silently, their faces filled with piety and solemnity.

"Boom!"

After Ma Feifei went inside, the dark door closed again, and everything returned to calm, as if nothing had happened, except that the three people who came in had become two people.

"President, what rank of author do you think the master will become after passing the evaluation?" the Steward Elder suddenly asked President Hong Tong in front of him.

President Hong Tong silently gazed at the dark gate before him and said, "Since the beginning of time, although there have been at least some authors who have reached the Imperial-grade, it has been a rare occurrence, perhaps only once every million years. Currently, among the three caves and seven prefectures of the Book Battle Continent, the highest-ranking author is only the Dragon Dance Prefecture Lord of Yong'an Prefecture, who is only at the half-step Emperor rank."

At this point, Hong Tong hesitated for a moment before continuing, "Although we can't discern this person's exact cultivation level, his extraordinary and aloof demeanor suggests he has lived for a very long time. Furthermore, the tens of thousands of books he possesses are unprecedented in history. It's estimated that once the Book God Pillar's evaluation is complete, a new Imperial-grade- level author will emerge on our Book Battle Continent."

Hearing Hong Tong's high praise for Ma Feifei, the Steward Elder did not show any surprise. Instead, he nodded in agreement, because not only did Hong Tong believe that Ma Feifei would become a master author of Imperial-grade- level books, but he himself also thought so.

This is the first time since the beginning of time that Ten Thousand Books Flying Together.

If even such a powerful figure cannot reach the level of Imperial-grade- grade author, then the Imperial-grade- grade authorship might just be a joke.

"Just wait and see. If this lord can truly step into the realm of Imperial-grade- grade Writers, then we, the Three Prefectures Seven Caves, will have a much greater chance of winning the upcoming battle between good and evil," said Hong Tong, the president of the Author Assessment Guild, with anticipation.

"Hmm." The Steward Elder nodded in agreement, and the two of them both turned their gaze to the closed, pitch-black door.

On the other side of the dark gate, Ma Feifei, who had been waiting expectantly, Zhengyi bewildered.

"Is this the legendary Book God Pillar?" Ma Feifei squatted on the ground, looking at a small bamboo shoot about three-tenths of a meter long, and even flicked it with his hand.

"Whoosh whoosh"

The little bamboo shoot was flicked and swayed twice by Ma Feifei, before slowly returning to its original position.

Three words are written on the small bamboo shoot: Book God Pillar.

"This is fucking too hasty! Is the production team short of funds?" Ma Feifei found it hard to accept this and prepared to get up and go out to protest to Hong Tong and the others. He was afraid the outcome would be the same, but he felt that his dignity was more important.

"Buzz"

"Ding ding ding"

Just as Ma Feifei was about to get up, the three characters "Book God Pillar" on the little bamboo shoot suddenly emitted a golden light, which then transformed into several new characters.

Ma Feifei froze, staring at the words on the bamboo shoot. "I am the Book God Pillar, please give me a drop of blood."

Ma Feifei: "..."

Ma Feifei remained silent for a while, looked around, and felt that this was a prank, as if someone was playing a trick on him.

However, the Book God was quite small, roughly square, about a hundred square meters, and completely empty except for the small bamboo shoot statue in the very center. Ma Feifei didn't sense any other presence inside, so it was clear that there was indeed no one in the Book God.

"This is really too hasty." Ma Feifei still couldn't accept the fact that such a grand thing was just a small bamboo shoot. He kept muttering to himself, but he still did as he was told and stretched out his index finger to squeeze out a drop of blood onto the small bamboo shoot.

Golden blood dripped onto the top of the bamboo shoot, slowly decomposing and spreading downwards.

A single drop of blood was small, but it seemed endless, spreading downwards until it covered the entire bamboo shoot.

This small bamboo shoot turned blood red.

"Ding ding ding"

A golden light flashed from the top of the bamboo shoot to the bottom, and at the same time, a piece of text appeared.

"Without discovering the Heart of the Book, the evaluation result indicates you cannot become a writer; a waste of time. (Implied meaning: Useless, you're Paralysis!)"

"???" Ma Feifei looked at the words on it, unable to bear it any longer, and slapped it.

"Smack!"

The little bamboo shoot swayed after being slapped, the bloodstains on its body slowly disappeared, and it finally returned to its original state.

"Damn it! Explain Laozi, who's useless?" Ma Feifei was a little unconvinced, grabbing the bamboo shoot with both hands and pulling it upwards.

"Whoosh"

The bamboo shoot was pulled out directly, Ma Feifei instantly lost her balance and fell backward.

"Smack!"

Ma Feifei plopped down on the ground, holding the small bamboo shoot in her hand, looking a little dazed.

"What does this mean?" Ma Feifei asked incredulously, looking at the small bamboo shoot in her hand.

"Buzz"

The bamboo shoot flashed with golden light again, and words appeared.

"Humble mortal, quickly release this god back."

"Wow! It's got a spirit!" Ma Feifei became interested, looking at the Book God Pillar in his hand, and asked, "Can you understand me?"

"Buzz"

A golden light flashed, and words appeared.

"Trash is not worthy to speak to me, let me go back." These words appeared on the little bamboo shoot.

"Holy shit!" Ma Feifei slapped him across the face without thinking.

"Smack!"

The little bamboo shoot swayed and then suddenly flashed, striking directly at Ma Feifei's head.

"Whoosh"

Ma Feifei nimbly dodged, grabbed the small bamboo shoot with both hands, pressed it to the ground, and said fiercely, "You dare call Laozi trash? Get up if you dare!"

"Buzz"

Suddenly, the Book God trembled. Ma Feifei was startled and before he could react, he felt a strong force pushing him away.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh"

Countless vines shot out from below the Book God, reaching straight to the roof. Dozens of vines flew towards Ma Feifei, each one covered with countless characters radiating golden light. Every time a vine struck Ma Feifei, he felt a powerful force binding him, which he could not resist no matter how hard he tried.

"Bang"

Ma Feifei slammed hard against a wall, his body covered in vines that held him immobile.

"Buzz"

The small bamboo shoot in his hand emitted golden light again, and a message appeared. "Humble mortal, if you do not release this god, you will die."

"Screw you!" Ma Feifei felt the vines binding him, and the excruciating pain almost made him bite his gums raw. This Book God Pillar wasn't threatening him; it was practically trying to kill him!

"Ding! The system has detected that the host is in mortal danger. Please be prepared at any time. The system will Sheer Force send the host back to the Mysterious Bookstore as needed." The system's notification sounded in Ma Feifei's mind, warning Ma Feifei.

So, if they had actually listened to Little Bamboo Shoot, they probably would have really died.

With a determined look, Ma Feifei put the bamboo shoot directly into her mouth and bit into it.

Anyway, he has the protection of the Mysterious System, which can quickly teleport him back to the Mysterious Bookstore before a crisis. Once he's back in the Mysterious Bookstore, Ma Feifei is invincible and fears no one.

"Click"

The bamboo shoot didn't respond at all, and with Ma Feifei's current dental strength, he bit it off in one go. However, Ma Feifei was surprised to find that after biting the bamboo shoot, a liquid flowed out directly from it.

It tasted sweet and sour, Ma Feifei subconsciously took a sip.

"Slurp"

All the liquid inside the bamboo shoots was absorbed.

"Boom!"

Suddenly, the Book God trembled violently, the top of the main hall cracked open, and began to fall as rubble.

"Oh no! The Book God is about to collapse!"