[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-divine-path-system":3,"chapter-divine-path-system-divine-path-system-chapter-576":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},1563948,2028,"Chapter 576 Charles’ Decision","divine-path-system-chapter-576",576,"\u003Cp>Chapter 576 Charles' Decision\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charles moved through the thickets bordering a great forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an area filled with wonderful vegetation. Precious herbs, psychedelic plants, resource-rich flowers—everything could be found on the outskirts of the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was all a lie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was nothing precious here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only tonnes and tonnes of rotten trees that cast illusions on every creature that entered their territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charles' senses were also affected by the illusion and he saw a beautiful forest with great flora.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't swayed by the mental hints that kept popping in his brain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Take the flowers.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Grab the herbs.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Just one sniff.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Only a single petal.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He moved steadily and swiftly. His feet were in the shape of wolf paws. With each kick to the ground, he moved several miles forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure under a robe followed him from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he did, the man couldn't help but marvel at the prowess of his young master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, even peak level 7 would be swayed by the illusions and persuaded by the mental hints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Charles was unaffected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'His morphing entity, Lykos, has a strong mental resistance.' The man nodded to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'He will be a tough opponent to psychics.' That much was certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh! Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scenery changed from a green forest to a red-sand desert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charles stood on a large sand dune and looked into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His green eyes turned red and his vision was magnified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shining blue area came into view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a huge lake. It appeared serene, with its sky blue water glistening under the sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A lot of faces Charles was familiar with were discussing things and departing from the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lake of Illusions,\" Charles muttered slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh! Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sand blew lightly as a group of ten landed behind Charles. They were sent to find Enigma but came back empty-handed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master, the tracks we found were a trap.\" One of the members said in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charles didn't speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Enigma, you kill my brother and think you can get away with it?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before knowing it, Charles was clenching his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did something happen here?\" Charles relaxed his fists and asked in a cold tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was asked to come here by the team. If it wasn't for a good reason, then they'd regret it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master, we heard this from our informants. Basically…\" A woman from the team explained the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charles' eyes narrowed and he tapped his chin quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A strange merman that can use seven divine paths and command other mermen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man in disguise in the outer area getting the prize for killing the most mermen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman nodded. \"Exactly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do they think?\" Charles asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'They' meant the most powerful princes. He wouldn't enquire about others' opinions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charles' team knew this too and that's why they talked to those princes and princesses already.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They believe the merman must be a special variety of the devas. The man himself should've found a way to control that merman and used its powers to subjugate other mermen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The explanation was logical and fit into common sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's why Charles thought it must be false.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This never happened in the history of the lake of illusions. It's a first. Right after Varian entered. And according to the messengers, the golden room's gate also showed a strange reaction yesterday.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more he thought, the more Charles was convinced that his enemy was behind the incidents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This is Dreamer we are talking about. I wouldn't be surprised if he knew how to draw out and subjugate this strange man…' Charles' eyes flashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'And no surprises if he is the merman himself.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was a far-fetched thought, even for Charles. But he couldn't strike it off completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Since he is with Enigma, maybe Varian is also an alien.' Charles saw a new possibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'An alien that can use more divine paths than what is believed to be possible.' Perhaps he was indeed an alien.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one ever verified if Varian was an alien after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'But the most important takeaway from this is that Varian had a skill, talent, or ability for a great disguise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he was the merman, he could turn into even other species.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he was the controller, he could create a perfect disguise with no loopholes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Either way, Charles' objective became clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to his team and said. \"Disguise Breakers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master?\" The team looked at each other in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We need to find treasures that can break disguise. The stronger the better. The more the better.\" He said firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The team fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know where they are, right? Go fetch them.\" He said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence filled the air...until a middle-aged woman stepped forward and said. \"We can do that, but what about your next location?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their original plan, Charles was supposed to visit two more places. In those places, he needed their assistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they go, what would he do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need to consolidate my level,\" Charles said lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The team opened their mouth in surprise and then nodded in understanding. Indeed, after advancement, typically, awakeners took a few hours to a few days to consolidate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was so different with Charles that they forgot about this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, the newest recruit to the team, Hira asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think your consolidation will be far faster, just like your advancement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charles looked at her and the woman suddenly felt nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. It will take only a day at most.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what will you do, young master? We know the places with disguise breaking treasures, but even we need at least two days to get them.\" A member said in worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And right after two days, we need to start the journey to Ruler's Abode or we won't make it.\" He added. The travel part worried him a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charles looked into the sky and took a breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We'll reach there on time and these two days, I will fight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pardon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need to fight. To get used to my powers.\" Charles said and pointed to the robed figure. \"I'll be fine. Now go do your job.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The team disappeared in a flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charles stood in the same place for a long time, his gaze fixed on the lake of illusions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I will find you.'\u003C\u002Fp>",1057,"2026-06-06T07:58:24.533Z",1,"novelbin.me","159e9187ca96f2f397b4979d3cd52faeb6cd8407c4d4c1255169269b6dc853ef","divine-path-system-chapter-577","divine-path-system-chapter-575",1773,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdivine-path-system-cover.jpg"]