[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-divine-path-system":3,"chapter-divine-path-system-divine-path-system-chapter-499":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},1563671,2028,"Chapter 499 The Final Test","divine-path-system-chapter-499",499,"\u003Cp>Varian was confident about reaching level 5 because of the host's words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Any reasonable request' shall be fulfilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, he reasonably asked for a couple of abyssals who awakened in the water path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for his reason:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am feeling the itch to beat the fucking crap out of everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards who were registering the request looked at him with a speechless gaze and nodded at themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It must be one of the many small side effects of the potion.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, they didn't know for certain. But they didn't really care enough to dig deeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, we'll give you a peak level 4 abyssal of the water path.\" The taller guard of the two nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A dozen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pardon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need at least a dozen please.\" Varian pressed on with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards' eyes widened at his words. 'This guy is crazy.' They both felt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They once again nodded at themselves. 'It must be one of the many small side effects of the potion.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing where the conversation was heading, Varian added. \"Of course, I will beat them in a safe environment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards' firm expressions loosened, but they still weren't convinced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or will you be the reason for my failure to reach level 5? I'm pretty sure the higher-ups would rather be dead than fail.\" He said with narrowed eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Y-You! We were caring about your safety!\" The guard glared at Varian and snarled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. If you want to die that much, die.\" The other guard sneered and tapped his comm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few minutes, Varian was taken to a large black room with a huge cage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cage, made of special metals inscribed with intricate carvings held a dozen abyssals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The security system is running. But you can still die.\" The guard said reluctantly before slamming the door shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I guess he is not a bad person after all.' Varian shrugged and changed the settings of the training room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surveillance in the room was turned off and the transparent glass walls of the room turned opaque.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cling!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the sound of metal clinking, the cage opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greeh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pests!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twelve abyssals surrounded him instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian looked at the eager expressions on their faces and clicked his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Someone can't wait for their death.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shuaa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pillar of water materialized and shot at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*** *** ***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hours passed and soon, it was time for the final test of the Gamma Expo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The participants arrived at the floating arenas even earlier than the audience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a bright smile on their faces—it was as if they won the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you feel it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm no longer weak. They said I can never reach level 7, haha. I'll prove them wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The participants started discussing one by one. Only Varian was an oddball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He neither smiled like them nor did he approach anyone for conversation nor entertain any conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother…did you fail?\" A level 2 girl asked after a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian simply smiled at her and she asked no more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in the following hour, the audience filled the stadium once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thin man with a white beard—the host appeared once again as he floated outside the arenas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring at the audience, he started. \"Now you all must be wondering about the results, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The audience nodded dumbly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha! Why don't we fight out through a practical test?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he said so, the ghost snapped his fingers and the hologram displaying every participant's level popped up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiss!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't believe what I'm seeing. Pinch me, someone pinc—Ouch, you bastard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't believe it. Slap me, someone slap m—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SMACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A loud thud rang throughout the stadium and a woman clutched her cheek in dumbfounded silence as she stared at the guy next to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, sorry. I really can't help myself from helping people.\" He smiled, seemingly in embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now then, please inform me if you need more.\" The guy continued and the woman nodded vigorously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"….\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Kyle, don't overdo it.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I mean, she's annoying as fuck.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guy and the girl next to him exchanged their glances before focusing back on the arenas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They came to witness what could only be described as a revolutionary breakthrough in modern science.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If their prof knew, he wouldn't be happy since they basically 'sneaked out'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Varian reconciled them last time, they were both trying to spend some time together and they ended up here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Gamma Potion…' Kyle frowned. 'Alpha, Beta, Gamma….so, is this the third version? Or the third best version?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The final test is in front of us!\" The host's words reverberated across the stadium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a snap of his fingers, a group of impoverished, poorly dressed individuals with bloodshot eyes appeared in the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked like they hadn't had a meal, a bath, or even a second of rest for weeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, just like the abyssals yesterday, these people too couldn't move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially, people thought they were heinous criminals, but the host was quick to clear that misunderstanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are the relatives of Shadow Guardians, their helpers, and even some of the Shadow Guardians we captured outside their bases recently.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'WHAT?!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian's hair stood up as his blood boiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The audience's reaction was the opposite. Any trace of sympathy they had was gone and all that was left were gazes of hatred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that the right tone was set, the host smiled and glanced at the participants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The final trial is simple. You picked one of these traitors suiting your level and kill them. You kill, you win. You are killed, then haha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the host's words, a wave of silence followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The participants were understandably nervous about facing these so-called 'terrorists'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, a major reason all of them had no problem facing abyssals was that the creatures faced Heaven's Will while on Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, when they fought them yesterday, they were actually fighting weaker abyssals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But these people…the terrorists won't have any disadvanta—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll do it! Let me be the first.\" A voice called out, drawing gazes to itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Varian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*** *** ****\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha stared at the holovid blankly as she recognized the participant's opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother…?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The brother that was missing for a year, was in a torn shirt and ragged pants. As he gazed at the participant, his chest heaved up and down as if he was burning with hatred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, he couldn't move an inch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You…you reached level 5?\" She muttered in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with his talent, it was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she wondered, the fight had already begun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was neither fancy nor expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a one-sided battle from the start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Water Path Level 5: 0\u002F2000]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each of Varian's strikes—water columns that could cut down boulders, ice arrows that could freeze lakes, or spikes that could pierce even tough metals—landed with dangerous precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His opponent, though very strong was simply not a match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Varian's upper hand was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ka!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadow guardian was blown away and rolled to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian raised his hand and clenched his fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A huge water hand appeared and slapped him to the ground. The shadow guardian coughed out blood and found that he couldn't fight back anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With each attack from Varian, the shadow guardian's injuries worsened bit by bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, he was covered in a puddle of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian looked back at the audience and as if fireworks exploded, they all cheered at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"YES!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"KILL\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"DO IT!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian walked to his opponent step by step and the shadow guardian weakly raised his head to look at Varian.\u003C\u002Fp>",1271,"2026-06-06T07:58:11.288Z",1,"novelbin.me","9f504817b42f792ae48bd134172af7a0bc65b06e479c268579ce9ac61c6c2783","divine-path-system-chapter-500","divine-path-system-chapter-498",1773,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdivine-path-system-cover.jpg"]