[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-divine-path-system":3,"chapter-divine-path-system-divine-path-system-chapter-255":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},1563527,2028,"Chapter 255: Almost There","divine-path-system-chapter-255",255,"\u003Cp>[Body. Enhanced Path L5: 500\u002F2000 (+90)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Space Path L4: 65\u002F1000 (+5)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning Path L4: 465\u002F1000 (+0)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morpher Path L3: 380\u002F400 (+20)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mind Path L3: 300\u002F400 (+170)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian sighed lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, the biggest improvement was not in Body but in Mind Path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nalp never stopped his mental attacks. Of course, his physical attacks were more frequent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it was a comparison between Level 5 vs Level 5 Body and Level 4 vs Level 3 Mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since his mind path fought a far stronger enemy, of course, it gained more Xp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the late match, he was seriously injured but Morpher Path kept him going. It was a form of extreme practice. Thus, it was up by 20 Xp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I can advance in both Mind and Morpher Paths soon.' Varian's breathing quickened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beep!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few bots came for him, with a comfortable chair and took him to a rest room. It was filled with dense aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intention was to let the geniuses to regain their aura quickly and continue dueling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian didn't particularly bother. Even with his half-hearted effort, his aura was being quickly replenished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps because of his Celestial-grade talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Body Path…this is the most important one for me now. According to Sarah, the rewards of the competition later can help me advance one or two sub-levels, regardless of the path.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian clenched his fist and took a deep breath. 'So I must win the reward.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the bots cleaned his clothes and tidied up his appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian shook his head and simply changed into his camouflages. Before the banquet, Sarah feared whether he'd attend the banquet in uniform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was right to be scared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'100 Xp per duel. That's 10 duels. Even before that, I can advance in Mind and Morpher Paths.' Varian returned to the banquet hall and walked around, looking for the second target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike earlier, this time, the gazes at him didn't have any contempt. They were filled with a lot of curiosity, a shade of anxiety and a trace of caution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The high and mid Level 6s were curious about his strength—the strength he showed in the last match was of High Level 5.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the intel only showed as him as a low Level 5.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disparity in their strengths couldn't be more clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then there were the low level 6s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The abnormal resilience and vitality Varian showed near the end made them speculate he could be a level 6.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That meant one more strong competitor in the competition and no one was happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were even anxious that with his talent, he'd surpass them in a few months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, all level 5s were cautious. The high and peak level 5s didn't fear him. But they now looked at him as a rival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Varian browsed through the level 5s, he soon found his next target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he walked through, waves of comments followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Is really a first year?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He'a second year, I think. Thee earthlings…argh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"B-Beast\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-You!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though they spoke in small voices, Varian perceived and understood each of their words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he just them be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Revenge could wait. But advancing to new paths wouldn't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian reached the weakest section. Mercury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike others, there were only a few level 6s in Mercury. Most of them were peak level 5.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With each step he took, the rage in their eyes rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Varian pointed to a young woman and lightly. \"Please advice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You…are you looking down on us?\" The young man next to the woman growled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was third year cadet. Yet he was only peak Level 5.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't one of those that were invited to 'experience' the banquet early on. No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He's one of the participants. Yet, he failed to reach even level 6. Not just him, Mercury had the least number of Level 6s. Even in ratio!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So they instantly assumed Varian's posture as belittling Mercurians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look down?\" Varian looked at the enraged young man and said \"I treat everyone on I don't know the same. I just want to fight. If you just want to chicken out, try better excuses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The temperature suddenly dropped. The eyes of the young woman flashed blue. With a chilling glare, she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bing vs Varian, Duel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaked her aura. It was a perfect opportunity to estimate her strength precisely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[High Level 5 Water. Level 4 Mind.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Varian vs Bing, Duel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The transparent barrier covered their fight like always.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unlike last time, a lot of gazes focused towards the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gazes of Mercury groups were hostile whilst those from Earth were full of pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The war mongers of Neptune gazed with a fanatic thirst to fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each party had their own interests as they collected the intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though his level 5 strength won't help much in today's competition, next year, this information would become crucial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person in question didn't even bother look at the audience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently trapped in a world of snow, he dodged the rain of ice arrows and slew of mental attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his physical strength coupled with space armor, Varian defended himself against the ice spears that pierced him multiple times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he was still quickly injured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But looking at the woman in white that floated a hundred meter above the ground, he had an urge to face palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I can just cover solidified space around me to block her attacks. It's not noticeable. Everyone will think that I'm a high level 5 from my defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the current me cannot hit her while she's floating. My speed is significantly lower than hers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I even attempt and fail, people can get suspicious. I need to do something...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young woman looked down at Varian with a cold gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the beginning, he was just defending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he dodged most of the attacks, some hit him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he defended himself against many of those some, few penetrated his defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time went on, the injuries were piling up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like it was only a matter of time before he collapsed. But…he still stood strong and his movements didn't seem to be affected in the slightest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph!\" The young woman snorted and continued her mental attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was strange. He was surely taking damage, but he didn't seem to be affected that much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did he have a high mental resistance or something?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she was thinking, he called.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With an arrogant voice, he said. \"Hey girl, you're right. If this is all you have, I really look down on mercury's geniuses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veins popped up on her head and the next moment, she conjured a huge ice spear and thrust it at Varian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, it split into two. four. Eight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the by time they reached him, Varian found himself targeted by hundred ice spears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no way out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Serves you right!' The young woman's lips curled up and she sighed from exhaustion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the next moment, the ground shook, ice creaked and a silhouette appeared in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having just used a big move, the young woman helplessly watched as Varian's fist punched her armor and sent her flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three ice spears pierced Varian in his shoulders, abdomen and arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, that didn't stop him from pursuing and finishing her off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the utter shock of the audience, Varian finished his second duel with an abnormally big smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>",1243,"2026-06-06T07:58:11.288Z",1,"novelbin.me","8f1c9d1e2859ff38770b619b66ad831074b239bad9f8755afac63d82df127b5c","divine-path-system-chapter-256","divine-path-system-chapter-254",1773,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdivine-path-system-cover.jpg"]