[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-divine-path-system":3,"chapter-divine-path-system-divine-path-system-chapter-1496":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},1564818,2028,"Chapter 1496 One Step Closer","divine-path-system-chapter-1496",1496,"\u003Cp>When Varian came to his senses, he was back in the town square. A sense of lightness overwhelmed him for a moment before he adapted to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the shackles binding him down, he felt so strong that he could crush this small town into pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Status'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[All Rank 8\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paragon Body: 0\u002F25,000\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignis: 0\u002F25,000\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Death Giant: 0\u002F25,000\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Order: 0\u002F25,000\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chaos: 0\u002F25,000\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Space: 0\u002F25,000\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time: 0\u002F25,000\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PS:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just one more step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Host, you're about to hit a stage of singularity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are people who will come after you, whether you like it or not. The only choices are killing or getting killed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you do survive this onslaught…what should happen will happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is nothing that can be done to stop it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's been decided before you or even human civilization was born.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So…when the time comes, please do not despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is a reason this system chose you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is a chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You are the chance.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian silently read the entire message and walked to a pinkish water fountain. He sat there rubbing his forehead, a heavy sigh leaving his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You made it out alive?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the sounds of heavy footsteps, a heavy, six-meter humanoid sat next to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pink water fountain was at least five times larger than a typical one found back at home but it still looked small for this large being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The world of Demon Lord and Hero is notorious for its cunning princess and relentless demon lord. Those who heard a first timer tried it all thought you're gonna die. But my hunch was right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ingrid laughed, his deep, hoarse voice scaring away the passerbys.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But it looks like you're not in a good mood.\" He narrowed his large eyes. \"A close death encounter perhaps?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian gave the over enthusiastic captain of the town's army a look like he's looking at a fool. Then, he said in a tired tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's say you have a friend who can foresee the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's bullsh—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let us…just…say!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A powerful aura erupted from Varian, quietly locking onto the giant man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ingrid's body froze and his pupils widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Wait, what? Rank 8? But this fear is something I only face in front of a rank 9. As I suspected, this man is indeed different from the rest. If it's him, maybe he can…'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, okay. I have a friend who can see the future.\" Ingrid nodded with an eager face, unwilling to risk his life over trivial things like logic and common sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then that friend keeps whining on how you're gonna face a big bad event one day.?And it hints that your entire life is set up for this big battle—which you might win or most likely lose.\" Varian said with a smile but it was a smile borne out of anger and frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I would b-be…pissed?\" Ingrid said after carefully observing the man's expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right?\" Varian exhaled deeply, a fleeting pressure swept over the entire town as he did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, everyone in the town stopped what they were doing and looked around in fear, a chill shooting down their spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's like…it's like an apex predator breathed down their neck a moment ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you can't get rid of this friend. She's not gonna leave. You can't make her leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…So it's a love problem? The one advice I always followed is having a baby with her solves a lot of issues.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veins popped up on Varian's forehead and his chest heaved up and down. \"Never mind, I need to get out of this stupid place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He headed to the town center to pick a world once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Paradise System kept blinking in the corner of his vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Wohoo!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Congratulations, oh brave warrior!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An ending never seen before!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tale that might never come after!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You have achieved:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SSS: 50 Million\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unique Ending: 250 Million\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There have been sufficient cases where the participants enslave both the demon and humankind. But there has never been a case where the entire world gets obliterated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unprecedented Ending: 500 Million\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is recognized that you did something impossible for any person. No one has ever broken the divine chains in a celestial rank, if only for a fleeting moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You did it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The paradise system believes you are the only person who can do it, other than Immortal himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Total Merit Points: 1 Billion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can choose to shop precious items, buy slaves, helpers, pets and more with your points. Or you can save up to 10 Billion and leave the Paradise. But a word of caution, Paradise is one of the safest places from external threats.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the not so subtle persuasion to stay, Varian picked his next world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Isadora won the rock, paper and scissors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll pick him up and return soon. Take care of this place.\" Waving her hand cooly, she walked out of the gardens in a pitch-black dress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait! Wait!\" Sarah grabbed her hand and looked at her with a reluctant gaze. \"One more?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\" Isadora said without hesitation. \"This is the third. And third is the last.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fourth is also fine.\" Sarah said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isadora paused in her steps and gave her a sharp look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing how it must've sounded, Sarah coughed lightly before looking to the two fading phantoms for help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sia, dressed in a pink princess dress, waved her goodbye. \"Sorry dear, I have to go find my prince.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enigma, in a purple dress that was more formal than elegant, whistled while looking away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Traitors! Go! Go find him!\" Sarah slapped her hand and a powerful wind threw them out of the garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isadora and her sisters crashed outside. Thankfully, the two maids weren't working in this area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking left and right, Isadora dusted off her dress, once again appearing dignified and noble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a petty girl,\" Shaking her head, she looked to the side and her eyes widened into a disbelieving gaze. \"You two are in soul forms. Why the hell are you dusting your dresses for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sia and Enigma froze, the former's jaw dropping and the latter's face blushing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's probably, no, he's definitely stuck somewhere. This isn't a vacation, girls. So, until we return, please don't turn this into a honeymoon with your husband.\" Adjusting her black gloves, the princess warned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words caused their excitement to fade and with a sigh, their phantom forms dissipated.\u003C\u002Fp>",1068,"2026-06-06T07:58:52.436Z",1,"novelbin.me","1e91f6f272ea3b00cc5721c7ca32564366fa6033172d8d1517a8cc603a32d1fc","divine-path-system-chapter-1497","divine-path-system-chapter-1495",1773,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdivine-path-system-cover.jpg"]