[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-divine-path-system":3,"chapter-divine-path-system-divine-path-system-chapter-146":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},1563847,2028,"Chapter 146 - Ranking Match","divine-path-system-chapter-146",146,"\u003Cp>The other contestants fell silent after Michael's words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if what he did was unfair, they had no say. Stepping onto his toes would warant endless trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, the rival butlers glanced at each other before turning to the head butler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaito let out a soft chuckle. \"We'll have a ranking battle with the selected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The butlers were satisfied. If the candidate of their choice defeated Micheal's pick, then that'd show their vision was better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All these little things add up when a head butler would be selected. Besides, in the long run, after ten or twenty years, these candidates would rise and become the pillars of their faction..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can recover and start fighting.\" Kaito waved his frail hand and green vials appeared in front of every candidate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'High Space Awakener.' Varian noted and gulped down the green liquid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A warmth originated from his abdomen and spread towards his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a healing liquid. Varian didn't have many injuries to begin with, but took it for the sake of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few minutes, his injuries were healed. But before he could wake up, the prana in his body flowed towards the warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian felt the life force in his body slowly rise. His prana was increasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'System, keep my Morpher Aura at the same level.' He said and went into meditation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Yes, host. No one can sense any change in your aura change.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few minutes, he opened his eyes and a blue screen greeted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[+5 Xp]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Morpher Path Level 3: 65\u002F400]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian got up under the weird gazes of the judging panel. He looked around and realized the knock out battles were already nearing completion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Micheal now had a frown as he glanced at Varian. While everyone thought Varian was too injured due to his performance in the test earlier, Micheal had another feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'He's definitely not injured. He didn't do drugs. A morpher also heals faster than anyone else. Then did he just meditate because the matches are boring? Regardless, he just gives a weird feeling.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian ignored the varying gazes and put a drop of the healing liquid on his ghost ship disguised as a ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Boo, find the source and ingredients of this liquid?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Increasing Xp with healing liquid was a strange experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It never happened when he took the healing potions after the hideout slaughters in the past few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So what was really special about this particular liquid?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Master, there is a special 4 star plant, Isteslia, used.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I see.' Varian verified his conjecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like the plant he was somehow related to the planet entity his morpher path would transform him into.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So consuming it gave enabled the prana in his body to increase the connection with the 'entity' he'd morph into.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such cases were common in both plant and beast morphers. It was their unique little advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the push it gave would only be till Level 3. From Level 4, Morphers could partially transform and it'd no longer help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian decided to pick a few of those plants soon, but for now, he glanced at the duel rings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he expected, the final battles were fought between Level 3s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the surprising thing was the three corpses that were thrown out of the ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian glanced at the contestants that were immersed in the fight and the butlers that didn't give a fuck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't feel any pity for them. They knew what they were getting themselves into.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least they died pursuing their goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'But I—I want to live and fulfil my goals.' He clenched his fists. 'I need to win Micheal's trust as soon as possible, then I can poison and take him away.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Micheal nodded at Varian and Varian nodded back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'He's a peak Level 6. It might take a little longer, but once he's poisoned, he'd a fish on the chopping board.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Varian simulated on the ways to poison Micheal, the battles ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can now rest before we have a one-on-one match.\" Kaito announced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will take on them all.\" Varian raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?!\" The four candidates glared daggers at Varian, but he didn't care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the strongest among them was a mid-Level 3.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, these people weren't exactly the genius level figures of Imperial Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian repeated his words, looking at the head butler. \"I'll fight them all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Micheal's chest puffed out. 'Yes. A good seed. The stronger you are, the better.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure. I'm also curious.\" Kaito nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other butlers sent the messages to their chosen ones. The air turned heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thirty minutes, the four applicants jumped into Varian's ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old rules. Knock out your opponent or immobilize them. The first one to be knocked out is 5th and the last one standing is 1st.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Start.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Kaito's voice trailed off, the four participants turned to Varian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite themselves, they decided to unite and knock him down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk.\" Varian clicked his tongue as the space around him solidified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, a fireball shot at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Body Awakener and a Beast Morpher, both at Level 3, lunged at him with great speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian used his own space power and punched back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fist crashed into the chest of the Level 3 Space Awakener that teleported behind him for a surprise attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Space Awakener crashed into the ground in disbelief as he coughed out blood. He couldn't bear the pain any longer and passed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian teleported the next moment and the fireball, Body Awakener and Beast Morpher destroyed the location he was previously standing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stage shook as gravel rose into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian appeared behind the Fire Awakener and punched through the wall of fire his opponent hastily set up in the final moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Similar to Space Awakener, Fire Awakener also had a weak body. So a strong punch was enough to knock him down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his shield helped him out and absorbed a lot of damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the fire awakener could escape, Varian blocked the space and kicked him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was too fast and this time, even the defensive fire wall was affected by space block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fire Awakener was kicked out of the ring and collapsed on the ground. Soon, he too passed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Son of a bitch!\" The Body Awakener and the Beast Morpher cursed at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian's gaze instinctively shifted to the smiling Micheal and his gaze darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sword appeared in his hand and Varian teleported in front of the final two contestants. The sword was still sheathed, and Varian didn't intend to kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beast awakener had a stronger speed and explosive strength. His body glowed in red and his fist reached Varian's neck in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were sure Varian couldn't teleport out in time since his Space path was only Level 2.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, the Body Awakener kick was closing in on at Varian's groin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The angle he picked was perfect—even if Varian dodges the Beast Morpher's punch, he would take a kick in the groin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this battle, such a kick meant death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two were cooperating to kill him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian's gaze cooled down, and he unsheathed his sword. He was indeed only a Level 2 Space Awakener, but the experience in Space layers honed his expertise in space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Booom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The punch of the Beast Morpher blasted empty air as Varian vanished into thin air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Body Awakener, still in kicking posture, suddenly turned around, and raised his arms in guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shuaa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cold metal plunged into his neck and—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The butler who selected him was about to use his power, but Kaito glanced at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The butler clenched his fist and sat with his head down under Micheal's mocking gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beast morpher's eyes were bloodshot, and he stepped on the corpse of Body Awakener and jumped at Varian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'If that Space Awakener was still standing, he'd have helped you out. But too bad.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian exploited his advantage and teleported away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though the speed of Beast Morpher was significantly higher than his own, he couldn't stop Varian from teleporting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each of his punches only hit empty air and the beast morpher was slowly losing control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Losing control was in a battle was asking for death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beast morpher roared and shot at Varian with his greatest speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shuaa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian teleported right above the beast morpher and his sword light flashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A headless corpse rolled on the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I killed three humans till now. The fat man and these two.' Varian wiped the red blood off his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'To save humanity as a whole, the green blood of Abyssals must be shed.' He sheathed his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'But also the red blood of traitors.' After cleaning his face, he looked at the judge panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They glanced at him. His eyes didn't show any remorse or pity for killing. It was like a normal and even a just thing to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian's greeted with a calm and steady smile. 'But for my personal grudges, I will kill. Be it Micheal or be it Narcis.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Micheal glanced up and down at Varian and applauded. \"Wonderful. I will personally train you for a week. You'll be appointed as third class butler and as soon as you advance to Level 5, you'll be a second class butler.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian, no, Nova Reeves bowed to Micheal. \"I will not disappoint.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seven days was more than enough to find a suitable opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Hope your answer will not disappoint or you'd be facing hell.'\u003C\u002Fp>",1606,"2026-06-06T07:58:11.287Z",1,"novelbin.me","8347c99b2858f1004acee6258283d9452b7aced607502afe9a7f34b82cb07fa1","divine-path-system-chapter-180","divine-path-system-chapter-145",1773,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdivine-path-system-cover.jpg"]