Point of difference doom

Chapter 261 260: Sacrifice

Author: Geng Congxin

Chapter 261 260: Sacrifice

Lin nodded:

"You are really keen. Although you are still far away from the gods, it seems that you have begun to speculate on some of their behavioral patterns."

Zhou Baiyu did not deny it.

He is still far away from becoming a great forerunner. Above that there are saints, and above that are demigods and gods.

But Zhou Baiyu began to think about how all kinds of strange rules work very early on.

"We" help mankind, weaken mankind, hinder mankind, benefit mankind... What is the logic of this series of version updates and patches?

From the first day he became a pioneer and learned about the existence of "us", Zhou Baiyu never gave up thinking about these things.

Now, after knowing the complete ins and outs, Zhou Baiyu deduced the process——

Theros did not dare to become a god and was afraid of becoming a rule, because in the eyes of everyone, including himself, it was equal to death.

But after Theros found the person who would inherit the mantle, he took that step decisively because he was eager to fight against the strong, and also because... his strength could no longer be suppressed.

Sooner or later he will take that step.

Then, Theros completed his divine ordination and became a member of the rules.

Finally, as a forerunner, we received inspiration from "us".

The line of inheritors of the God of Dark Night has been strengthened.

Zhou Baiyu would naturally guess - "Why doesn't Theros strengthen other professions?"

Just think that the mantle has been passed to the president?

What's more, before Theros became a god, did he really ensure that the rules would benefit the president?

He is so sure that the rules he transformed can make the president stronger?

I am afraid that even God would not be so confident. After all, God and the forerunners have the same information about becoming a rule and feel that it is unknown.

Therefore, Zhou Baiyu reasonably inferred that Theros should have had verbal communication with the president.

Then the president's speech aroused Theros' desire to win.

Out of some kind of strong man's self-respect and pride - Theros decided to challenge the God of Night.

His inference is very close to the truth.

Based on this inference, Zhou Baiyu can imagine that after Theros became a god, he might have a showdown with the God of Dark Night and Hiddenness.

He successfully proved to He Guang Tongchen that he was qualified to become his "ancestor".

Zhou Baiyu expressed his views.

Sister Lin said:

"But logically speaking, rules have no thinking. What kind of rules Theros becomes should not be determined by his will."

"Even if it were up to him to decide, he shouldn't be able to influence the rules that already exist."

"So, little brother, you guess that after the gods are turned into rules, they may still retain their will."

Zhou Baiyu nodded.

Only when you still have a part of your will can you engage in a "showdown".

But Sister Lin couldn't answer this answer.

"Sorry, your guess is too...unreasonable. I can't give you an answer, because no one knows whether it will be dead or alive if it becomes a rule."

"However, based on past rules, we can draw the conclusion that every time humans are strengthened, a disaster will immediately occur."

Zhou Baiyu frowned, and Sister Lin continued:

"Because in the battle between the New Gods and the Old Gods, in the final analysis, the New Gods will prevail. Just like this world, corruption is everywhere, and there is less and less room for human survival."

"In the war between the gods, the old gods were powerful, but the number of new gods was too large."

"If you were an old god and your strength surpassed that of the other party, would you be willing to incarnate into the rules?"

"In Ragnarok, the gods are reduced to rules and withdraw from the battlefield. In essence, it is a compromise by the old gods. Or a means to force a draw."

"The stronger party will of course want to escape unscathed. But the weak party will think about whether to fight to the death or not."

"Old Gods are the strongest individually, but in terms of group strength, they are at a disadvantage."

"That's why the old gods launched a desperate plan - collective regularization."

Sister Lin's words were not actually inferences. Zhou Baiyu noticed that Sister Lin's tone was very firm and she seemed to know a lot of secrets.

"'We' may occasionally strengthen humans. As you continue to give SSS-level evaluations, these occasional moments will gradually increase. But so far, in general, 'our' attitude is still inclined to exterminate humans.

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"Because even if they are turned into rules, the rules represented by the New Gods are stronger. Judging from the corruption everywhere, it is enough to prove this."

"So once 'we' strengthen humans, 'we' may immediately suppress humans."

"The process of constant participation in recruitment is a process of constant self-improvement, a process of constantly reversing the past and future of mankind, and a process of constantly changing 'our' attitude towards mankind."

Sister Lin is a little worried:

"But this time, the Dark Night Clan has been strengthened. I am afraid that some disaster will come soon to reduce the population."

Zhou Baiyu believes that Sister Lin is not an alarmist. She must have rich experience or know something for sure to make such a judgment.

Zhou Baiyu said:

"So next... there should be something that will cause a crisis for mankind? If it is successfully overcome, then 'our' attitude will continue to tilt. If not, then Theros's efforts seem to have no effect.

significance."

"Yes."

The two quickly fell into silence.

They all guessed one thing, the third defensive mode might be about to appear.

But this time, no one knows what kind of disaster the real world will usher in.

Sometimes, even if you predict the trend of major events, it is difficult to change anything.

Zhou Baiyu said no more, but congratulated him in advance.

"President, all the mysterious treasures are full versions. In other words, this is different from your "Corruption must die". It can be brought into the real world."

"Keep it safe. Don't lose it until you can be like that god and use the power of the divine fetus without relying on the mysterious treasures."

"Of course, don't hide it so hard that you won't dare to use it when danger comes. It's not a good thing to let the artifact gather dust."

He Guang Tongchen actually already knew some things.

As the middleman Zhong Ji spied on the time, as the middleman Su Wang spied on the cause and effect, and as the middleman Mo Sangyu sorted out the context of the incident, the people in the middle have roughly found out——

The reason why Theros found He Guang Tongchen as his disciple was because of Jiang Xianwu's lies.

Although Ji Ye was once worried that he would be poached by Theros, now, he has obtained the most ideal result, which made Ji Ye have a great impression of Jiang Xianwu.

Naturally, Ji Ye also told He Guang Tongchen about this matter.

He Guang Tongchen then understood that this opportunity came from Jiang Xianwu.

He replied in the first voice:

"I've written it down. I won't say any more words of thanks. Back to reality, I'll treat you to a drink."

Zhou Baiyu smiled knowingly.

No matter what kind of disaster will happen next, no matter how terrible the disaster is, since it hasn't happened yet, we have to live well now.

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Pantheon.

Central Cathedral, Cathedral of Worship.

As one of the core buildings of the Pantheon, this is a holy place for all believers.

Legend has it that the statues of the several new gods that caused fatal damage to the nine old gods all stand in the cathedral temple at the center of the Pantheon.

The main hall alone of this church covers an area of ​​about 3,700 square meters, with huge statues standing in it, but it still looks empty.

Sometimes looking at the lamps that only giants can build will make some believers who occasionally come here to worship feel in awe.

But for Carl Lando, he had been to this place too many times.

He looked towards the front of the central cathedral hall, where the five most powerful gods stood.

God of games and entertainment, food and gluttony, repetition and cycle, seals and rituals, thunder and fire.

Corresponding to them are the five highest powers in the Pantheon.

The highest believer in the God of Games and Entertainment - Carl Lando.

The highest believer in the god of food and gluttony—Lecter.

The highest disciple of the God of Seals and Ritual - Box.

The highest disciple of the God of Thunder and Fire—Bane.

There is no highest believer in the God of repetition and cycle. Because this believer named Ackley, his head has been lifted into the hands of Box.

Box, as the highest believer in the God of Seals and Ritual, he is currently the "Bishop" in the sense of the Pantheon.

Although Lecter, Carl Lando, and Barn are all the most powerful people, Box's real power will be greater.

Because lifting the seal and performing the sacrificial ceremony require Box to do it.

Thanks to his special divine power, Box can often receive revelations.

It can be said that Box is the ear that listens to the rules.

Unlike the Forerunners, the Purity Walkers, the Pantheon's followers of the Tainted Species cannot see "version updates."

So they need some special means to get divine revelation.

Box is the one who listens to divine revelations.

"I got a revelation. It was God who asked me to do this. I'm sorry for this. The supreme believer in the god of repetition and cycle, Ackley, is a good friend of ours. But over the years, Ackley has fallen into his own...

In trouble."

"We need to help him get out, and at the same time, we also need Ackley to contribute his strength."

"Ackley's sacrifice is glorious. He will limit the growth of our enemies."

Box's voice is very old.

Although you can't see his face, you can feel his age just by his voice.

Lecter only cares about the next ritual. If only Ackley's head is needed, then whether Ackley's body can be left to him as some kind of "ingredient".

Baan did not speak, but knelt devoutly in front of the statue of the God of Thunder and Fire, silently reciting prayers.

Carl Lando said:

"What on earth are you going to do? Ackley is very powerful and is the perfect assistant. The previous strange rituals were just like picking among the Heavenly Punishment Eyes Apocalypse group. This time... you killed Ackley.

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Box coughed twice and said slowly:

"Don't worry, Carl Lando, you, Lecter, and Barn, you will not be sacrificed. The meaning of Ackley's existence is to be sacrificed. He is indeed powerful, but not powerful enough."

"God needs time. The Forerunners are growing too fast. God will also be worried."

"But we still can't break the barrier."

"Whether it is the demons or humans inside... they are all growing in that soil. On the contrary, our close relatives, the corrupt species, are not the most powerful existences."

"There are also those seeds of the Supreme Plan hidden in the corners. They also absorb nutrients and take root in the soil that has not been completely affected by corruption."

"Obviously it is the place with the least infection and corruption, but it is also the place where the most mysterious treasures are scattered. We need to collect those mysterious treasures and find something that can..."

Box didn't say the next sentence.

However, the few people with the highest authority understood what he was going to say.

"Several of the demigods we worshiped have died. Now... the only ones we can rely on are ourselves."

Recalling the death of the demigod, everyone still had lingering fears.

They had to be lucky that they were not demigods, otherwise they would all be liquidated by Theros.

"We need Ackley's sacrifice. The sacrifice of the highest believer will gain unimaginable power. Repetition and cycle will become the key to us gaining time."

"This ritual will not have an impact on this world, but it will create constraints on the other world. Such constraints will limit the growth of our opponents."

"It's just an Ackley. It's a good deal, isn't it? You know...even 'gods' are helping us this time."

It was rare for the top officials to see Box so excited. The old man would only smile when he was performing some kind of evil ritual or when he was unsealing certain taboo objects.

But they will still help the Boks because they do need time.

The sacrifice at the expense of the highest authority, the highest believer in the god of repetition and cycle, has begun.

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In the real world, time is unknown.

Zhou Baiyu woke up early.

He is going to interview for a job today. Yes, although Xing Meng Wu Chang can get a very generous reward for "saving the world" from Tian Xia Wu Er.

But Zhou Baiyu and Guang Tongchen were not willing to ask Duan Jiong for help when they ran out of money.

Looking for Ling Hansu? Ling Hansu is naturally rich, and very rich.

But obviously, the two men couldn't bear to eat soft food.

So He Guang Tongchen interviewed a fitness coach. Zhou Baiyu was preparing to go into sales.

Sales of serious products.

Zhou Baiyu had thought about finding a job before. But due to differences and the temperament of the god of chaos, it was difficult for him to pass the interview.

Now he is better, the side effects have disappeared, and he can do some business through his "speaker".

If he wasn't worried about being too exposed by selling goods through live streaming, or fearing that others would notice that his "persuasiveness" was too outstanding, he would even want to sell goods through live streaming.

In short, it seems very easy for a person with several divine attributes to do ordinary people's work.

He has prepared his resume and dressed himself up handsomely.

While waiting for the bus at the gate of Yunjin Tianjiang, Zhou Baiyu thought in his mind that with the "orator", it would be easy to win over the opponent, right?

But when this idea appeared, Zhou Baiyu had a sense of déjà vu in his mind.

It was as if the scene in front of me and the thoughts in my mind just now seemed to have happened at a certain point in time.

Many people have experienced this feeling, so Zhou Baiyu didn't pay too much attention to it. After all, this feeling doesn't last long, it usually only lasts for a moment.

Soon, the taxi app showed that he had taken a taxi.

Subconsciously, although he hadn't looked at the phone interface yet, the words "BYD Qin plus, white, license plate number, Lin A1346" appeared in Zhou Baiyu's mind.

What was displayed on the phone was indeed "BYD Qin plus, white, license plate number, Lin A1346".

"Hey, this feeling of déjà vu...has lasted too long?"

(End of chapter)