[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-divine-path-system":3,"chapter-divine-path-system-divine-path-system-chapter-681":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},1564053,2028,"Chapter 681 Purple Festival [1]","divine-path-system-chapter-681",681,"\u003Cp>Chapter 681 Purple Festival [1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eos was a space city located near Earth. It held no strategic value in either commerce or defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it was one of the best tourist spots in the federation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even high awakeners would visit this city to relax and it wasn't uncommon to find level 9s in the city every year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it had not always been like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The city was initially desolate and poor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The economy was stagnating, the initial population that emigrated to this city were slowly leaving in search of better opportunities and no major businesses wanted to operate here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the city got a new mayor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He offered to build top facilities for the rich people at a cost price. It took him a while but when the initial buildings were finished, word of it spread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using it as a first step, he began to develop the city bit by bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's this city with top-notch facilities. The land there is hella cheap. You can build a resort, malls and all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the city was close to the earth, the location wasn't a problem. If the proper amenities were present, then the city's tourism would boom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With those proposals, one by one, investors flooded the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the facilities improved, so did the tourists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this virtual cycle, Eos emerged as one of the top tourist destinations in the federation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eos came a really long way. But its longest tradition, this festival is continued till date.\" Varian introduced the girls as they walked into a crowded street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Purple Festival, hm,\" Sarah muttered with a curious expression as she observed the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The buildings were decorated, floating lanterns were beautifully arranged and people were wearing exquisite clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was one thing in common.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was all purple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While there were different shades of purple, the world still seemed to paint it in that beautiful and intense color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Purple…reminds me of Purple Sky, where did I hear it?\" Sia shot a glance at Varian in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian smiled lightly and opened his mouth to respond when an announcement was made in the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The sale of the vintage items in the Memorial Complex has begun.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian's expression shifted lightly into one of eagerness and he said. \"Let's go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a wave of his hand, they smoothly teleported to the entrance of a large mall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thousands of people were entering the building through its numerous entrances. Varian held Sarah's hand and used his telekinetic power to hold Sia's as he walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each floor was filled with stalls selling the items from the old time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were many simple items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keychains. Toys. Mirrors. Clocks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Toys from the 300 YAB!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This keychain is imprinted with the names of all dungeons on Pluto!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This mirror is used by a queen of ancient earth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were also complex items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Body Armors. Old version star treasures. Early Spaceships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boast this spaceship to your friends! The very first functional model of the federation!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then there were special items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Signed Books. Autographed merchandise. Special edition products.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The autographed shirt by Sovereign Ceaser~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The first edition of the spark gun. The only piece! You won't find it anywhere else in the solar system.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trio curiously watched the endless items in the unending stalls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some of the items were only thirty years old, others were fifty years old, some went more than a century and a few were even older than Blink!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like they were witnessing the convergence of different time periods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Sarah exclaimed. \"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian and Sia stopped in their tracks and glanced at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were currently on the fortieth of the hundred floors. The higher they went, the pricier it became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it didn't really matter to Varian. But despite touring forty floors, he hadn't bought anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The items were good and piqued his curiosity, but they didn't interest him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, he was curious as to what made Sarah react like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This…it's the real deal, right?\" Sarah pointed to a worn-out book in the stall and asked the owner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, it is! The city management won't let us sell fakes, you know?\" The stall owner, an unkempt man with a pointy nose grumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"T-Then I'll take it!\" Sarah said, barely containing her excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Sarah's delight, the man narrowed his eyes and smacked his lips. Then, assuming an indifferent expression, he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"600,000 credit points.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"6,000…? ok.\" Sarah nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you deaf? I said 600,000.\" The man repeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" Sarah's eyes widened at her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>600,000 CP?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For reference, an average city earned 60,000 credit points a year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A house typically cost around 400,000 credit points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A basic spaceship was upward of 800,000 credit points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The prices they heard from the first to the current floor only ranged in thousands or tens of thousands of credit points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were certain items that'd be sold for millions and even tens of millions, but they were all sold on the uppermost floors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, the book she wanted to buy—\"A guide to teachers by Montessori\"—had a soft copy available for a couple of cp for just 12 cp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was by no means a highly sought-after book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarah wanted to buy it because her mother had this book with her. Many times, she said that this book altered her way of teaching and valued it greatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After her mother's death, this was the first time Sarah saw the physical copy of the book again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then the stall owner quoted such a price…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While she didn't mind paying, Sarah didn't want to use her father's money after the incident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem was that since she was currently in a disguise, she couldn't even use the money she earned as a cadet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, she had very little cash on hand and felt embarrassed to ask Varian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she encountered the same situation on any other occasion, Sarah would've gotten angry, especially with the recent events turning her cold side even colder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since her late mother was involved, Sarah couldn't even get angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-It's a bit too high. I only have 400,000.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarah never had to bargain in her life. So, she fucked up the negotiation thoroughly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\" The man raised his brow and made an exaggerated noise. He evaluated Sarah for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beautiful violet dress with golden flower patterns, lavender heels, and very dignified temperament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She reeked the aura of an aloof and noble lady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can you not have money? You're either lying or…\" The man's eyes shifted to Varian and Sia, who were checking out another stall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Oh?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing their expensive clothes, his eyes widened and then gave Sarah a despising gaze. \"Your customer looks like a rich man. Increase your pri—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One more wrong word and you're dead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bone-chilling voice caused the man to stop his words abruptly and he accidentally bit his tongue. \"Ehk!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the warm taste on his tongue, the man grew angry and growled at Varian. \"Who do you think you are?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Me?\" Varian lowered his head a little to meet the man's gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man felt like he was stared at by a beast and leaned backward in fear. \"I'm someone who can show you hell if I want.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chill ran down his spine and his body screamed in fear. But he was absolutely sure he could cheat 600,000 CP from Sarah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, he gritted his teeth and insisted. \"D-Don't be ridiculous! If you even raise your hand against me, you'll be challenging the authority of Eos city. The guards won't stand watching.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he said, the man's trembling figure pointed toward the guards standing on the floor in many places, like every floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the items were valuable, the security was tight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Varian even tried to coerce the man using his aura, the guards would rush to stop him and put him to trial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about outside? They won't guard you forever, can they?\" Varian said his words in a casual tone, but the man only felt more scared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…He felt like the guy in front of him had blood on his hands. He killed. Not just a few. But a lot more than he could imagine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'So what?' He shook his head and glared. \"This is just my disguise. Once I get out, you'll never find me. What if you have a big background? What if you're rich? It's all useless here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian's lips curled up even further. Then, he randomly tapped his comm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his action caused the stall owner to shiver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait, wait, what's happening?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"H-Hey, what are you doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian simply smiled in response and waited. Then, his comm lit up a second later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, a blue screen lit in front of Varian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Name: ??\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Space Path Level 4 (Low)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Let's see.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian rubbed his chin and gazed at the stall owner with a piercing gaze. \"Level 4 Space Awakener. You are also barely starting out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man's eyes widened and his breath nearly froze. \"H-How?! How do you know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1507,"2026-06-06T07:58:26.749Z",1,"novelbin.me","387a414efebb5dbb661950c8edf1960fb4e821f0a5a2d99a0b53cc0be41dc8fd","divine-path-system-chapter-682","divine-path-system-chapter-680",1773,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdivine-path-system-cover.jpg"]