[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-divine-path-system":3,"chapter-divine-path-system-divine-path-system-chapter-701":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},1564123,2028,"Chapter 701 The First Impostor","divine-path-system-chapter-701",701,"\u003Cp>Chapter 701 The First Impostor\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was unexpected.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one expected the silent fool, Var to make the first move.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even more, they didn't expect him to pick Angus of all people.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stadium fell silent in a heartbeat and Varian shot the second punch.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Angus was already pissed off since he got punched out of the blue, so, he tightened his waist, pulled his right leg a step back, and kicked out.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arena of the seventh group shook wildly as Angus' leg reached Varian's head in an instant.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air between Angus' leg and Varian's head was compressed and exerted tremendous pressure on him.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air exploded and a shockwave swept the arena, blasting away the eight members to the corners.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though they were also prince candidates, none of them were even a high level 7.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, Varian who subtly used his macro kinetic power in addition to superhuman strength was able to just block the kick.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Varian's hand blocking his leg from kicking down his head, Angus' eyes first widened in surprise before turning red from war intent.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Raa!\"\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thick killing intent exploded and he rained a flurry of punches on Varian.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite being weaker on the body side, Varian took all his punches.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[+50 XP]\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[+50 XP]\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[+50 XP]\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Abyssal Var was only a body awakener. So, Varian couldn't openly use other abilities.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he used his space powers and microkinetic powers to create defensive barriers under his skin, preventing the injuries he would've suffered if he took the attacks head-on.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, it appeared to everyone that Varian was also a peak level 7 and even stronger than Angus since he didn't get even a single injury.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for some reason, he was going easy on Angus since he wasn't attacking with full strength.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd believed the reason to be Angus' father, the duke.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The audience turned their gazes to the duke, their expressions openly displaying disapproval and contempt.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The duke's face contorted, not from the audience's stare, but from Varian's actions.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Warrior Var, not showing your full strength on your opponent is a crime! Go ahead and beat my son.\" The Duke roared.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't need your pity! Come at me with full strength.\" Angus said with bloodshot eyes.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'W-What?' Varian was taken aback.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Duke's son or Whore's son, strength is the only qualification.\" Angus continued the attacks as he spat.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Abyssals…' Varian blocked a punch to his chest and kicked back.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Angus sidestepped and dodged before lashing out a kick to the neck. His shirt was completely soaked and he was panting heavily, yet he continued the attacks with the same intensity.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…He was giving his best.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Kacha!\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian's punch swiftly shifted at the last moment and struck Angus in the abdomen.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spraying out a mouthful of green blood, the abyssal wiped his mouth and glanced at Var with a complicated gaze.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Knock me out or I'm not going down!\" Kicking the ground, he reached Varian in an instant.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Varian who sneakily used his Plantae skills to reduce his fatigue, Angus was already exhausted. So, he was easily kicked by Varian in the chest and flew out in a parabola before crashing to the ground.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ur-Kuh!\" Disregarding the broken chest bones, he tried to get up.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Varian's follow-up kick knocked him out.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Var!\"\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kuruk! Kuruk! Kuruk!\"\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The audience burst into cheers as they chanted his name.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the reactions despite being surprised by them, Varian turned his gaze to the remaining participants.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six were knocked out and only two were left.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a kick to the ground, he closed the distance and knocked out the first one with a punch, and the second one with a hand knife.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes! You're the warrior of our city! Become a prince and make us proud!\" The duke slapped his chair and laughed.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian looked at the duke with a complicated gaze. Despite him beating down his son, the duke was brightly smiling at Varian.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'…Abyssals are a bit different from us. A bit too different.' Varian finally realized.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because if the same thing happened in human society, then…\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*** *** ***\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are the healing potions sufficient?\"\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nod.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Weapons? You use a spear, right? I got a good spear, here take it.\"\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bow. \",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A light bow indicating gratitude.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I got you the best accommodation that can be bought in the city.\"\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another light bow.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here is the information regarding the opponents you'll face in the capital. Even though we have quite a few vacant positions, there are always a lot more competitors. So, do your best, okay?\"\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nod. Nod.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha. I really want to hear you speak for once. But don't mind me, go Var! For the Emperor!\"\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imitating the man in front of him, Varian also placed his hand on his heart with a lowered head.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My son will accompany you to the capital. I'm counting on you.\" Patting his shoulder twice, the duke finally left the room.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Didn't get found~' Varian's tense shoulders drooped and he sat on a couch as if he lost all his energy.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Abrax's mask could disguise him perfectly, Varian wasn't 100% sure if he did it right.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in the ruins, his first disguise as a merman failed. It only worked the second time.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't much of a deal there, but if it happened now, then it'd be over.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'From what I can tell, abyssals don't even have recognition tools. They aren't worried about humans infiltrating and posing as one of them.'\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why so much confidence?\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For one, perfectly disguising as an abyssal was close to impossible.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, if a proper treasure could be accessed, it could be done.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But finding a proper treasure was too hard.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And second…\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Abyss Will.'\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian looked at the red sky out of the window and clicked his tongue.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Humans, no matter level 1 or level 9 or even Sovereign, would be affected by the abyss will.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they could bear it, they wouldn't be able to brush it off.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the abyssals, it'd become painfully obvious why an abyssal was behaving so strangely.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enigma was capable of hiding from the Abyss' will and even shielding herself from its effects altogether.\",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, she didn't have a perfect disguise treasure that allowed her to change into another race altogether. \",\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, he was the first imposter.\",\u003C\u002Fp>",1073,"2026-06-06T07:58:30.121Z",1,"novelbin.me","c2d5120e5157e6b80fce76dd8ef07c1a580ca830f171f87d29c3f6966ebab883","divine-path-system-chapter-702","divine-path-system-chapter-900",1773,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdivine-path-system-cover.jpg"]