[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-becoming-a-god-through-horror":3,"chapter-becoming-a-god-through-horror-becoming-a-god-through-horror-chapter-143":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Becoming a God Through Horror",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2273686,4441,"Chapter 143: The Moth God of Maya!","becoming-a-god-through-horror-chapter-143",143,"\u003Cp>Louis and Maria burst into the inner room, their faces filled with shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before them stood a massive monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its body resembled a large gray insect, with a female upper torso, its face obscured by a fleshy membrane that concealed any distinct features, while two sharp fingers, like insect antennae, caressed Carrie’s neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its lower half was a broad, flat, fleshy mass resembling a moth’s body, faintly patterned with markings, ending in a pair of thick, massive legs that supported its frame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Altogether, it looked like a fusion of human and moth—strange and grotesque.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, its tentacle-like arms encircled Carrie’s neck, its gaping mouth between them licking its lips greedily, while Carrie lay unconscious on the table, her brow furrowed as if trapped in some inner turmoil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Carrie! Carrie!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the corner, Madison, bound by iron chains, screamed incessantly, trying to wake her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madison didn’t understand why simply visiting someone’s home had led to this—what kind of monster was this?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it planning to eat Carrie? And after Carrie, would it turn to me? Where were Su and Maria? What should I do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fear, dread, rage—emotions tangled together—drove her to scream aloud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t know if it would help, but she needed to scream now!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, it seemed to work—Carrie’s reaction intensified noticeably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the monster paused. It sensed something, lifting its membrane-covered head toward the doorway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Louis and Maria stood there, staring in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, the room fell into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Torrents of flame surged upward, engulfing the monster’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fire Manipulation technique, infused with magic power, was devastating—the monster let out a hoarse roar and released its grip on Carrie’s neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But barely a second later, the flames vanished as if drowned in seawater, the burns healing completely in a single breath; the monster twisted its neck, as if weighing its next move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Louis faced it, his eyes sharp—he could see clearly: this monster was unnatural; the half-black, half-white aura emanated from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This monster was no easy foe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Louis studied it closely and noticed its bloated flesh connected to a complex-patterned stone box behind it—clearly, the creature had emerged from within. If a fight broke out, perhaps targeting that box would be the key.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the monster seemed to make its decision and let out a hoarse roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Louis’s eyes turned icy—flames erupted again, roaring skyward!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster made no move to dodge or retreat, allowing the flames to burn across its body, its gaze fixed solely on Carrie, as if doing something incomprehensible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of what it was doing, Louis unleashed his full strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beads of blood on his wrists snapped simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom! Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blood beads exploded, an unknown force pulling the monster’s own blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was confirmed—the monster had blood. Its body erupted in tiny wounds, spurting blood everywhere, yet it still refused to release Carrie, its wounds healing rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it—is it charging up some massive attack?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Louis grew anxious, glancing at Ailan—but found Ailan had already charged forward with a baseball bat, launching a physical assault!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRASH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The solid bat struck the tentacle squarely—but the next second, the monster’s thick arm flung Ailan aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gray skin showed not a single scratch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, this thing had formidable defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You… cannot… stop me, Heretic Wizard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A guttural, halting voice echoed through the room—the monster was speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Louis understood: it was addressing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But… “Heretic Wizard”?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did this thing mistake me for a Heretic Wizard?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget it—first, stop it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scanning his abilities, he realized none could directly dismember it. If a fight came, he’d have to rely solely on his magic-enhanced Fire and Concealment techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ailan! Take Madison and get out!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ailan, lying on the floor, froze—then without hesitation, hoisted Madison onto her shoulder and bolted for the exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obviously!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This monster looked terrifyingly strong—she couldn’t hurt it at all. Staying here would only be a liability. What else was there to do but run?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Carrie? May she fend for herself!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Louis and the monster remained, locked in mutual gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Round two began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark green flames erupted across its body—the Poison Fire Technique, a divine art that burned the soul’s sins. This time, it finally worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“ROAR!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster reared upright, frantically slapping at the flames—but to no avail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seizing the moment, Louis slid his foot, leapt, snapped the thin iron chains binding Carrie, and hoisted her onto his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Poison Fire had limited fuel, and this monster’s nature remained unknown—running was the wisest choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why force a fight?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Louis’s physical condition was truly extraordinary: first enhanced by witchcraft elixirs, then trained in Qi Gong and martial arts, and now having broken through to the Yin Spirit realm, his internal Qi had transformed into magic power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though magic power offered little direct physical enhancement, the cumulative effects meant that even though Louis was still underage, his bodily strength was undeniably formidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least, carrying one person and sprinting was no problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud! Thud! Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To save time, Louis even sat on the ladder’s long handrail and slid down in a single swift motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a movie stunt—but Louis had no second takes, no rehearsals. He had only one chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five floors—he reached the first floor in twenty seconds, movements fluid and precise, each motion perfectly timed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Louis didn’t dare pause—he sprinted straight for the front door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because behind him, the monster was already chasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Louis ran fast—the monster chased faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Carrie, the monster abandoned the room entirely, its thick leg-arms dragging its body down the stairs in a furious charge; Louis caught a glimpse at a corner of the monster’s back attempting to unfurl moth-like wings—thankfully, none succeeded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, its wild, chaotic charge was terrifyingly swift, clinging tightly to Louis’s heels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Louis hurled Carrie away, spun on his heel, and with a thought, orange-yellow and dark green flames erupted simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>White light flashed in his hand—the orange-yellow flames instantly surged like fuel poured on fire, transforming into a blazing dragon that coiled, devoured, and burned!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It filled the entire first-floor lobby, igniting walls, curtains, floor tiles—and continued spreading!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames swirled around him, wild and triumphant; Louis stood at the heart of the inferno, untouched by the fire, as if he were the master of flame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a flick of his fingers, orbs of orange-yellow fire, each the size of a soccer ball, coalesced from the surrounding flames and launched like artillery shells—such power should have killed even a tiger, an elephant, or a Flesh-Eating Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Louis felt no relief—he kept retreating. He saw clearly: the monster in the fire was not dead. Instead… it had unfurled its wings!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was becoming more and more like a giant, flapping moth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gale swept through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the wild flames flickered and dimmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster fully extended its wings, and a piercing cry rang through the apartment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For Maya! The Heretic—die!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice was no longer hoarse; though still grotesque, it now carried an eerie, divine resonance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its wings beat—and the monstrous creature soared into the air, charging straight at Louis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Louis instantly activated his Concealment Technique, leaping backward and vanishing into the labyrinth of flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiding behind a wall, Louis’s face darkened. This thing… was too strange—not merely a monster. And its words: “For Maya”? “Heretic”?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did it come from Maya?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it—how did this suddenly tie into Maya and gods?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I just broke through—shouldn’t this be my invincible period? Why did I run into an unbeatable boss the moment I stepped out?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What should I say?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reality makes no sense!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget it—Carrie and the others should be gone by now. I’ll use my Concealment Technique to slip away. If it’s too strong, let the U.S. government deal with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Louis thought this—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the door, the explosion of a car plunged Louis’s heart to the bottom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He peered cautiously outward—his car was a smoldering wreck; the driver and Yulencar lay battered on the ground, while Madison stared in terror at the figure before her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s… Jiali?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Jiali floated in midair, her eyes hazy; with a gesture, she crushed and twisted the car wreckage like a model into scrap metal, then hurled it violently toward Madison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fuck!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Louis immediately moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madison, whose legs were injured by the explosion and unable to move, stared at the black, flame-engulfed iron ball, unable to breathe—fear, rage, resentment, confusion…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to live! She didn’t want to die!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her pupils dilated, her heart pounded rapidly, and some power began to awaken within her blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very moment the iron ball descended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gust of wind swept past; Louis, who had concealed himself using the Concealment Technique, used his footwork to pull Madison out of the death zone in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The iron ball struck the ground, cracking the earth with deep fissures, sending shards flying—its power was truly terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Louis gasped for breath; just now, he had reacted swiftly and activated the Divine Step Talisman, unleashing the full power of the Divine Horse Speed Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his arms, Madison’s face was blackened, seemingly still dazed, but held close, a sense of safety welled up within her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power that had begun to awaken in her blood due to intense emotion also slightly subsided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to say something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Louis had no time to attend to Madison now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he frowned, staring at Jiali, who floated in midair as if lost to self-awareness, and the giant moth emerging from the burning apartment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fuck!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1614,"2026-06-19T23:34:28.869Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","c177655eb524db1d8fd8a26d8cd4a8e20b5c1606625d62fc512e6646d3e3a32e","becoming-a-god-through-horror-chapter-144","becoming-a-god-through-horror-chapter-142",253,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbecoming-a-god-through-horror-cover.jpg"]