[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-divine-path-system":3,"chapter-divine-path-system-divine-path-system-chapter-142":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Divine Path System",{"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},1563840,2028,"Chapter 142 - Shadow Order Vs Shadow Guardians","divine-path-system-chapter-142",142,"\u003Cp>Shadow Guardians were the most secretive organization. Even more so than the Shadow Order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two organizations only had a word in common but they were polars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just in their ideologies, but even in their inception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the establishment of human alliance in 020 YAB, peace ensued for a few decades before a long-lasting war with intelligent sea creatures—Murlocs, broke out in 80 YAB.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Humans used their treachery and used the internal strifes to defeat the militarily superior Murloc race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the classic 'Divide and Rule'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But applying it subtly and carefully building up their own strength, humans took almost 120 years to exterminate the Murclos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, a few inferior unintelligent branches of Murlocs exist to this day. They were kept in separate islands and used for hunting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When everyone thought peace could finally last, the consequences of the prolonged war finally caught up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It happened by 200 YAB.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some of the stronger awakeners termed themselves as the Omegas. The rest were Alphas—usable pawns and Betas—leeches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their underlying motive was the refusal to sacrifice themselves in wars. The stronger awakeners wanted to send everyone else to the front lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Why should we, the strongest, go out there and sacrifice ourselves for these bugs?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the common feeling amongst every self-proclaimed Omega.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, such a feeling was always present in a small group of people since Blink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, 120 years of a costly war was the perfect catalyst to spread like an epidemic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they say, ideas are the most contagious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the war progressed, these extremists increased. Soon, the concept of Shadow Nation was conceived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadow Nation was a society where strength was honored, and weakness was punished. To the extreme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The popularity of Shadow Nation skyrocketed in no time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the leaders of humanity were focused on the ongoing war in the front lines, Shadow Nation grew rapidly in the rear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after Shadow Nation was brought into official meetings, no solutions were found. There wasn't really a way of prevention since any strong awakener could join Shadow Nation and act like a normal person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, bringing Shadow Nation to lime light only increased distrust among humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the war with murlocs ended in late 200 YAB, human alliance prepared itself for a fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But nothing happened. Shadow Nation strengthened itself and in 260 YAB, it launched a surprise attack on Human Alliance\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a thunderous blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Basing itself on sleeper cells and the unexpected timing, Shadow Nation snatched 30% of clusters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was an increasing demand for Shadow Nation under their targeted propaganda to strong awakeners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every human joining Shadow Nation not only weakened Human Alliance but also strengthened the Shadow Nation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A prolonged war seemed inevitable. Historians at the time lamented the coming millennia would be one of the unending civil war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to everyone's surprise, Shadow Nation collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't end with a bang, but with a whimper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason for its collapse… its very founding reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Why should we, the strongest, go out there and sacrifice ourselves for these bugs?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Omegas were primarily humans who were afraid of fighting in a war and losing their lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So when equally strong awakeners of Human Alliance attacked them, disregarding their own lives, they cowered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were afraid of dying. They sent the people below them and those people sent the ones below them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Infightings broke out between Omegas on who should risk their lives to hold on to the key frontline areas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somehow, they held on for a few decades, but soon, the cracks deepened and Shadow Nation, which seemed like an iron tower, collapsed like a sand castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In 300 YAB, Shadow Nation was wiped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remnant of it was Shadow Order. They declared themselves as the successor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their goal was… bombing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had no founding belief. But they went against everything the government did. Or at least that was how it was supposed to be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People didn't understand how this little organization survived for almost 2 centuries and even spread itself across the solar system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, Shadow Guardians were very young. Perhaps a year old or two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadow Guardians had a single goal—do everything in their power to sever the chains dragging down humanity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first on their lists were traitors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enigma was the in-name leader of Shadow Guardians. However, it was Blue Flash that managed everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Firstly, they were very small. Second, every cluster had their own leaders that eased the burden on Blue Flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These leaders were personally scouted by Blue Flash or her trusted aides. And these leaders personally had to scout the members for their team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The few people were dedicated to their ideal of saving humanity. Of course, they each had strength to back up their ideal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, when Enigma gave them the list of traitors who sold themselves to Abyssals for potions or aura crystals or merit points, Shadow Guardians moved swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when Enigma ruined the Martin Clan, they were shocked. Blue Flash had to deal with a mountain of messages asking why on earth?.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enigma declared it was a violation of an agreement by a certain power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some trusted her words, others trusted her track record, a few trusted their own intuition, but somehow, they didn't break apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before long, they were set for another turmoil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most precious mines of Ganbold clan were destroyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Level 7 and Level 8 high awakeners with most potential were assassinated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This happened right after Martin Clan was ruined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>News went around the solar system that Shadow Order's Enigma was rampaging and slaughtering innocents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was called as an agent of Abyssals. A true devil in human skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the members of Shadow Guardians felt she was being too excessive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'You'll be convinced in a few days.' Enigma left with those words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every Shadow Guardian wanted to meet her in person and ask what she meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But only Blue Flash had the opportunity. And she already knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blue Flashed teleported to the space under an inconspicuous home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a magnificent bunker, one of the many hideouts of Shadow Guardians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enigma was studying the information she gathered from the high awakeners she killed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blue Flash glanced at Enigma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...you are going to continue, right?\" She wanted to say the consequences of her present actions were too much, but eventually didn't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What agreement was broken for Enigma to react like this? She didn't know. However, Enigma always acted rationally with humanity's best interests in mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enigma's beautiful eyes flashed as she nodded calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know my actions are damaging our strength against Abyssals.\" She acknowledged without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blue Flash was about to comfort her but…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is necessary. If they can get away without keeping their end of the agreement, they will keep doing it.\" Enigma spoke emotionlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blue Flash was about to nod when she noticed the expression in Enigma's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not indifference…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The agreement is important. They did things they shouldn't. Even if every guardian leader opposes me, I'd still do it.\" Enigma's tone was unusually hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'She is serious about it.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So what are you going to do?\" Despite working together, Blue Flash still couldn't understand her completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enigma flashed a smile. \"Astors' are going to host a secret meeting. How can I miss my final target?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*** *** ***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian reached the Astor's residence and hoped his friends would calm down after seeing his message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't know…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyle was busy in his lab and didn't notice Varian's message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya tried to work herself out of grief. The loss of a close one and the breakup with her beloved was too much for her to bear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, she too didn't see his message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gareth entered Sea Abyss to repay a favor and was in a tough spot. His comm was broken, and he, too, didn't notice Varian's message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After so long, Seth lost hope of Varian being alive and pushed himself in the Demon Abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was training madly and, of course, his comm was long crushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarah left her comm in home. She was preparing herself to infiltrate the Astor's residence and collect the key evidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was worried her comm would be tracked by her father and she'd be stopped before doing anything reckless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus… Varian's message was never read by anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*** *** ***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A\u002FN: Seeking constructive criticism. Please give a review of what you liked and disliked. I want to improve the quality of the story. Your help is needed. Thank you.\u003C\u002Fp>",1424,"2026-06-06T07:58:11.287Z",1,"novelbin.me","83071f4bf98548f22541e1fa7d8e365d5ac37ff5d995487dd466dac40f40fa3e","divine-path-system-chapter-177","divine-path-system-chapter-176",1773,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdivine-path-system-cover.jpg"]