[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-divine-path-system":3,"chapter-divine-path-system-divine-path-system-chapter-571":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},1563943,2028,"Chapter 571 Lake Of Illusions [10]: The End","divine-path-system-chapter-571",571,"\u003Cp>\"Teleportation Talisman? The fuck!\" Varian cursed. His nerves tensed as his palms sweated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he missed this chance, then it'd be hard to get the key.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he was a peak level 7, he'd have more chances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with his current strength, his chances of getting the key at another location were next to none.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\" Varian rubbed his eyebrows and sighed. This was beyond his control now. He could only do what he could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Maybe it's a lie.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he thought about it, it was an excellent tactic to lure out the hiding peak level 7s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it could also be the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only way to find out was to go there himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haa~\" Varian took a deep breath and turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fifty mermen lowered their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were all mid-level 7.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were capable of defeating any high level 7. Varian was confident they could even defeat any peak level 7.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need high level 7s to get the job done.\" Varian's eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar!\" With a single roar, he led the mermen and advanced to the thirty-seventh mile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mermen! So many merme—\" A prince yelled in shock, but before he could finish, he was beaten unconscious and thrown out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian didn't even glance at him and continued to the thirty-eigth mile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Search!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they slowly spread out, the mermen started to encounter other mermen. Like every other place, these high level 7 mermen groups were also led by an alpha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, the mid level 7 mermen would've fled or submitted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was how it worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the rule of mermen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Varian twisted the rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fifty mid level 7 mermen attacked the five high level 7 mermen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud! Thud! Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six mid level 7 mermen died in the attack, while four suffered severe injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This one battle took away one-fifth of Varian's forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kree~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The five high level 7 mermen bowed their bloodied heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mermen wouldn't bow to a weaker merman. But the problem here was that they couldn't feel Varian's aura. He masked it completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, their instincts evaluated his strength based on his group. Since he commanded such a powerful group, he must also be powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar!\" Varian roared a victory cry and snapped his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five potions were poured down on the high level 7 mermen and their injuries began to quickly heal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking the dead mermen, the severely injured mermen dived into the lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forty mid level 7, five high level 7.\" Varian smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thirty-ninth mile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortieth mile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With each mile, his group grew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With each mile, he also encountered more powerful princes and princesses. But they were defeated faster and faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mid level 7s in his group slowly grew more injured as they couldn't bear the intensity of the stronger and stronger high level 7 attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forty-fifth mile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the final mile of high level 7s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From forty-sixth to fiftieth miles, there were only peak level 7s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The key is at the fiftieth mile.\" Varian clenched his fists and raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drawing the breath from his lungs, he gave a battle cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A resounding battle roar followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thirty-six high level 7 mermen behind him wanted a battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Onwards!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group entered the forty-sixth mile. Unlike what Varian expected, there were no princes or princesses at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They're all at the center?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the only explanation. That meant, he would only encounter the mermen until he reached the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good.\" Varian's group moved quickly and as expected, they encountered the peak level 7 mermen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah shit, here we go again,\" Varian muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom! Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kree~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything passed like a flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian's group fought the mermen, lost the high level 7s, and subjugated a few peak level 7s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This repeated itself again and again until Varian found himself at the edge of the forty-ninth mile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the lake hadn't suppressed the battle effects, he'd be able to feel the battle even at the first mile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even at forty-ninth mile, he could barely feel anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am relying on you,\" Varian said to the group behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ten peak level 7 mermen roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They shot forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Varian and the group reached the center, they were confronted with a spectacular sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A huge lightning dragon descended from the sky as a prince in his lightning form rode on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Space cracked as a woman with short hair waved her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gravity twisted violently, making a feather as heavy as a mountain and a mountain as light as a feather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water pillars shot into the air with a pressure enough to break down even the largest of mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A huge snake swept its tail and slapped with force enough to destroy a small village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground was filled with red vines that lunged at their prey without the tiniest notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Figures blurred as they moved at speeds far higher than sound. Even their afterimages were hard to follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kacha! Zap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cloud of dust filled with multiple colors rose into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The princes and princesses gave their best to the fight as they focused on defeating their opponents while simultaneously holding off everyone from reaching the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was at that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a roar everyone was familiar with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mermen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, they weren't too worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What difference can a merman make?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it wasn't a merman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the princes saw the eleven mermen, their hearts dropped and confusion rose in their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mermen didn't act like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was something wron—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Zap! Kacha!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before they could think, they were bombarded by attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they were already a bit injured and exhausted from the fighting, the twelve of them were barely able to hold it against the ten mermen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fuck! How did so many mermen come here?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do we do now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill them first! We can fight for the key later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all fought together while keeping an eye on their teammates to prevent them from trying to snatch the key.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result of this extra vigilance, they couldn't display their best and were pushed back further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another merman started attacking them from behind using lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The princes and princesses didn't care much about it since it was very weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But slowly and steadily, the merman inched closer to the key.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They still didn't worry much. The mermen didn't have anything to do with the key. It was useless to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This weak merman slowly reached the area near the key and then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking that the cue, the ten mermen launched a reckless attack, catching the humans off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The merman teleported to the key, grabbed it, and teleported to the edge of the hundred meters before running off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the princes and princesses noticed it, the merman was already gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Find it! Now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prince Mar turned into lightning and was about to chase, but a merman formed an ice wall around him and blocked him in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A princess tried to teleport, but the space around her was blocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Kacha! Roaar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like that, the princes and princesses were held back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fuck it! You're done!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anger engulfed them and they started attacking with their full strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the second minute, a merman died and the prince who killed it quickly chased after the merman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or at least, tried to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the fifth minute, every peak level 7 prince and princess were searching the lake for the special merman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the tenth minute, every person on the lake was searching for the special merman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Including Varian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh fuck this shit! I can't find the merman, maybe it went back to the lake.\" He said loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The princes and princesses standing near him heard his words and sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were on the outer edge of the lake and like most teams, searching for the merman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, by now, they already searched the storage rings of every awakener, including Varian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was disrespectful and incurred a lot of backlashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since the key was involved, they did it anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn't find anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian stored the key in the ghost ship and not the storage ring. His ghost ring appeared like a normal treasure to everyone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, no one realized that the merman they were searching for was actually a human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After nearly a day, Varian left the lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he did, the lake slightly shook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Congratulations. You have directly or indirectly killed the most mermen.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A light orb appeared on the lake's surface and shot towards him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It just so happened that it was in the visible range of some people at the edge of the lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's just a level 7! How can he…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There must be something wrong with him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Catch him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1491,"2026-06-06T07:58:24.533Z",1,"novelbin.me","bf2c68f5eb080736b4d529650879ef70a1546ae0f6a4caf40aa4c664d9ce11bb","divine-path-system-chapter-572","divine-path-system-chapter-570",1773,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdivine-path-system-cover.jpg"]