mtl008 Chapter 113 The Path of Defying Gods 5
Chapter 113 The Path of Defying Gods 5
However, as time went by, Shen Ying saw that the innocence in people's eyes was gradually being replaced by desire.
Disputes began to erupt in the town as people grew suspicious and hateful of each other in their struggle for more wealth and power.
The smoke of war once again filled the air, blood stained the earth, forests were cut down to make weapons of war, rivers were polluted, and the world became riddled with holes.
The once vibrant village has been reduced to ruins, and people are struggling in misery.
Instead of reflecting on their actions, they prayed even more frantically to the temple, begging the gods to grant them more power and wealth to satisfy their endless desires.
The scene gradually faded, and Shen Ying returned to the temple in reality.
She gazed at the deity before her, her eyes filled with shock, sorrow, and understanding. She finally understood why the deity had unleashed divine punishment—a helpless yet heartbreaking decision, a final warning to this fallen world.
The god's voice was calm: "I was once their salvation, but now they see my existence as a tool to satisfy their selfish desires, only knowing how to pray without ever taking responsibility for their actions."
Divine punishment is not of my own will, but rather the world's final warning to humanity, meant to help humanity rediscover reverence and understand that destiny is in the hands of one's own heart, not in the pursuit of illusory and unattainable powers.
After conversing with the deity, Shen Ying's heart was like a surging sea, unable to calm down for a long time.
That night, she sat alone by the window, the moonlight shining on her like a layer of silver gauze.
The ancient scenes described by the gods played repeatedly in her mind: humanity's past suffering, present depravity, and impending divine punishment. These images struck her heart like heavy hammer blows.
As dawn broke, she finally pieced together a plan that might change the fate of humanity and gradually became clear in her mind.
The next day, Shen Ying came before the deity with a determined look on her face.
She looked up at the deity, her gaze piercing: "My lord, please give me some time. I want to change all of this. I hope humanity can recognize its own problems. When that time comes, I hope you will not punish us, okay?"
The god gazed at her, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes, before nodding in agreement: "Yes, but I will accompany you, and you must not leave my sight."
Shen Ying automatically assumed that the gods were by her side to monitor her every move, and also to see firsthand how humanity would react in the face of crisis.
In her mind, the gods were testing her and examining whether humanity deserved forgiveness. She had to do everything in her power to prove to the gods that humanity was capable of change, and then complete her mission to save her life.
In an instant, dazzling light surrounded him, and the god's appearance changed completely.
He whispered to Shen Ying that she could call him Sai En in the human world.
Sainn stood tall and straight, his white hair as white as snow, reflecting a cool radiance in the sunlight. His blue eyes were deep and mysterious, like a tranquil deep sea.
His appearance was ordinary and unremarkable; he would have been lost in a crowd. But his innate charisma could not be concealed.
Sai was like a silent shadow, standing quietly beside Shen Ying, not communicating with anyone, just silently watching over her.
After Shen Ying and Sai En stepped into the human world, they quickly found the red-haired, blue-eyed Alice on the bustling streets.
Alice's red hair, cascading down like a waterfall, resembled a blazing flame, dazzling and radiant in the sunlight.
Her emerald green eyes were like clear, sparkling lake water, lively and captivating.
Saien stood quietly behind Shen Ying, like a silent mountain, without uttering a word.
His gaze was deep and focused as he quietly watched Shen Ying vividly recount the ancient and mysterious story to Alice.
Shen Ying's expression shifted between tension and relaxation, her hands gesturing incessantly as if she wanted to clearly present every detail of the story to Alice.
Alice listened intently, her eyes never blinking, her facial expressions constantly changing with the ups and downs of the story.
Shen Ying's voice trembled slightly, yet was full of strength: "Alice, this world is facing a huge crisis."
In ancient times, the world was corrupted by an evil force from the depths of the universe—a nightmarish catastrophe that devastated all living beings and left everything in ruins.
She paused, then continued, "At that time, a great being appeared. He fought a fierce battle against the evil forces, eventually driving them out of the universe, and built a temple and barrier atop the clouds, which has protected us to this day."
But now, driven by desire, humanity has fallen into depravity: war, plunder, destruction… These evils have angered that great being, who is preparing to unleash divine punishment.
Alice frowned, her eyes full of suspicion: "This sounds like an absurd legend. What evidence do you have?"
Shen Ying was speechless for a moment. At this moment, Sai En silently handed her an ancient stone slab. The slab was engraved with some mysterious symbols and patterns, which were related to that ancient story.
Shen Ying took the stone slab and showed it to Alice: "This is one of the pieces of evidence we found, and there are many other signs that indicate that all of this is true."
If we do not stop divine punishment, humanity will face annihilation.
Alice stared intently at the stone slab, her gaze lingering on the mysterious symbols and patterns before she looked up at Shen Ying and Sai En.
The deep suspicion in her eyes gradually dissipated like morning mist under the sunlight, but her brows remained slightly furrowed, and a trace of hesitation lingered in her eyes.
"Even if it's true, what can we do? And why are you targeting me? I'm just an ordinary person, we don't even know each other."
Her voice carried a hint of helplessness, confusion, and deep doubt.
Shen Ying took a deep breath, her expression becoming even more solemn. She said, "We need to find wise men, those authorities who possess the knowledge of ancient legends."
They are like keys to a treasure trove hidden deep within the ages; from them we can obtain many more valuable insights.
Shen Ying stepped forward and looked at Alice with sincere eyes, "We are looking for you because I have special channels."
I know you possess a unique charisma and influence, an invisible yet powerful force.
You may not realize it yourself, but in our upcoming actions, whether facing wise men, kings, or other leaders, these qualities could be key factors in opening up new possibilities.
Said stood to the side, his blue eyes looking at Alice, as if confirming Shen Ying's statement. He remained silent, simply standing there, giving off a mysterious and unpredictable feeling.
Alice pursed her lips, biting her lower lip lightly with her pearly teeth, and fell into a brief moment of contemplation.
Her gaze darted between Shen Ying and Sai En, trying to glean more information from their expressions.
Finally, as if she had made up her mind, she nodded slightly: "Okay, I'll go with you."
Her words, though soft, carried an undeniable firmness, as if in that instant she had bound herself tightly to this seemingly insurmountable mission.