[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-divine-path-system":3,"chapter-divine-path-system-divine-path-system-chapter-42":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},1563514,2028,"Chapter 42 - Ostracized","divine-path-system-chapter-42",42,"\u003Cp>Varian felt the tearing pain from within. The broken bones, torn muscles, ruptured vessels didn't stop him from standing back up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charles turned around and raised an eyebrow. Sarah and the crowd were surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I\" Varian felt the burning pain from his throat as he struggled to speak \"I-I-wi-ll ta-ke your th-ron-e.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd was eerily silent as they listened to the most preposterous declaration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First position was also referred as Throne. There was no sharing a throne. So Varian essentially said he'd defeat Charles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charles was already a third year. So if Varian really meant what he was saying, he would defeat Charles within a year before his graduation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The students previously admired Varian's courage to resist Charles. But now his words only aroused disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Sarah turned silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charles was the indubitable first. He was the strongest. Most talented. Most resourceful. Many Level 9s and even a few Sovereigns said on various occasions that he'd be the youngest Sovereign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a Level 4 when he joined. By the end of second year, he was in level 6. Most anticipate he'd break into Level 7 in at most two years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He'd only be 22 and a Level 7. Perhaps the youngest high leveller in history.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'He is hopeless.' Everyone thought as they looked at Varian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charles looked at Varian, then at Sarah, and shook his head. His figure blurred as he appeared 50 meters away, and in a few seconds, he disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only his voice remained, \"I hope everyone knows better than to associate with someone who challenges the Xanders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone in the crowd, including professors, shivered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was one thing about Charles. It was a different matter if the Xander Family got involved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xander Family were the uncrowned rulers of earth. Julius Xander was one of the youngest Sovereigns. Many in this generation believe he would surpass the Sovereign and reach a higher state. There were even cults who believe he'd be the saviour of humanity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not wrong to say that Julius Xander might as well be the most important human alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Xander family was brought up, the issue turned from Charles Xander's issue to Xander's prestige.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The students hurriedly left. No one was going to risk their career by associating with Varian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The professors, who initially wanted to secretly help Varian, also gave up their plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarah looked at Varian and shook her head. She left in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the boy with broken knees crawled away quickly with his awakener powers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a minute, only Varian was left standing in the vast field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ordered his comm, \"Ask for medical support.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{Your fight is a private one. You need to pay for your treatment. Currently, your mp is 0.}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian read the message and laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragging his broken body, he entered the dormitory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The doors to his room opened, and there was no one inside. His roommates apparently evacuated for obvious reasons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Thank you, I can have all this for myself.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian entered the washroom and took a shower. His luggage was arranged by a bot long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took out the medical box and applied basic treatment to his wounds. Even though not as immediate, it was better than nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adding to that, he was a level 2 Body Awakener. He'd heal in a few hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian closed the windows with a command and took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slumped on the bed and recalled today's events.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was really the worst day to start academy. Before he could sleep, a notification sounded on his comm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{You are penalized 20 merit points for your aggressive behavior. Every extra day, one merit point is added.}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's exactly what I needed to hear.\" Varian cursed and put his comm on silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the ceiling and tried to cheer himself up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was ostracized on his first day. Despite his optimism, he had to accept that he'd be isolated by both students and professors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was all by himself again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian smiled at himself. Maybe he was a bit crazy, but he regretted nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he knelt down and apologized, things wouldn't have gotten so far. But if he did that, then the Varian he knew would cease to exist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His belief in himself crumbled that night. He still dreamt of that night sometimes. He never forgot how he froze under fear and failed to save her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why he gave up trying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even now, despite growing stronger, there were instances when he just wanted to quit everything and go back to his darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be alone again. To never try anything again. To convince himself that he could never do anything great. That his dreams were merely dreams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian had all those thoughts. But… something inside him kept him going.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He initially thought it was his mother's final words. But now he could say that a large part of it was also his own desire to live a life again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words gave the push he needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to believe in himself again. That maybe all his dreams weren't just his delusions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps all the years he spent training were going to be worth it. Perhaps he would become someone he could be proud of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe he could become a saviour. Maybe bring peace. Maybe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Varian was always only one step from sinking into depression. What kept him afloat was the constant progress and victories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he failed once, he feared he'd go back again and this time, nothing could pull him out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I must stay strong.' Varian cheered himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I have come a long way. I don't want to lay in the couch wishing everything was a lie and hoping all my problems would be solved by a miracle.' Varian's breathing turned heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt a lump in his throat. He recalled the absolute despair and loneliness he felt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I believe in myself. I won't fail again. I won't… I won't freeze when someone I want to protect is under danger...I...' Varian slowly fell asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An unknown time later, Varian found himself awake. Everything was dark. He tried to open his eyes. He struggled to move his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if there were chains binding him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ha!\" Varian finally managed to open his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He found himself in a familiar hallway. It was the hallway of his elementary school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A couple of kids were surrounding someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey!\" Varian looked in astonishment as a kid passed 'through' him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at himself and realized he was transparent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You loser.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are the bottom of our class.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You spend all day in gym, and you're late for class every day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somehow, those taunts sounded familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian walked to the kids surrounding someone, and his eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw his younger self at the age of 13. He was beaten and bruised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were around 5 kids his age with varying wounds, but they teamed up and cursed him. It seemed they had a falling out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hurry up and drop out. You are a nuisance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not like you'd be anything great. Or be like your dad, join military and die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Smack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young Varian decked at the kid's chin and knocked him out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His young, immature voice was full of rage \"Don't insult my dad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene got ugly and turned into a brawl. Young Varian, despite his stronger body, took the most beating. However, all his opponents were knocked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Monster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You delinquent\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only fighting all day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kids watching the fight ran away, spewing the curses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Varian didn't bother them. They didn't curse his dad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked out of the school building and sat under a tree. He gazed at every kid his age playing with their friends, chatting and laughing happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only he had no one. He curled himself up and his eyes turned red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I only remember this vaguely but… today I'm in the same position. Guess I'm destined to be alone.' Varian followed the young Varian out and shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Varian muttered, \"I'll be alone….\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then a warmth enveloped him as he felt someone hug him from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll never leave you alone.\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Varian turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her long brown hair touched his neck, and her golden eyes stared into his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian and Young Varian both said at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sia!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1394,"2026-06-06T07:58:11.009Z",1,"novelbin.me","f93f79fbad0175ef9f2b4d915811cf0a6b0e35aa0dd1bec1b420dc62f7a407e8","divine-path-system-chapter-43","divine-path-system-chapter-41",1773,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdivine-path-system-cover.jpg"]