[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-divine-path-system":3,"chapter-divine-path-system-divine-path-system-chapter-89":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},1563447,2028,"Chapter 89 - Joy Of Slaughter","divine-path-system-chapter-89",89,"\u003Cp>Varian stood in front of what looked like the opening to an underground mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entrance was wide and high enough for a few trains to pass through side by side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Baby rats…' Varian's lips curled up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, instead of entering, he sneaked behind the boulder at the entrance and restrained his aura. Then he focused on his hearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Screech\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roarr\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Schre\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to his greater human hearing, he heard at least thirty different noises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I can take down all the little ones. But the mama rat is a problem.' Varian simulated a battle against the bigger rat and shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't clear about its exact strength, but it was at least in the late stages of Level 3.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had to compare with his metrics, it would be around Level 3 250\u002F400.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first baby rat he fought would be no more than 20\u002F400 of Level 3. And the ones he fought near the dungeon edge would be around 60\u002F400 to 100\u002F400.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't win those dozen red-scaled rats in a fair fight. He outsmarted them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'But I am strong enough to slaughter them.' Varian then spread his space sense and observed the trails at the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The foot prints of the mother rat stood out. They were the largest and made the deepest impression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, there were many such foot prints. But the fresh ones were easily distinguishable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After inspecting it, he drew two important conclusions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, the mother rat entered the cave a few hours ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second, there was no rat of size even near equal to the mother rat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'So no father rat, huh?' He chuckled and decided his plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I can't win against the big one yet. But the smaller ones...be prepared to pay the price for almost pushing me to death.' He hid himself and waited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he expected, after a few hours, the mother rat took a dozen baby rats and trot out of the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Not only are you a baby machine, but you are also training your kiddos every day.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the obstacle cleared, Varian cautiously came out of his hiding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After confirming that the group was really gone, he entered the cave with a cold smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian focused on his hearing, and tip toed without alerting his prey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tunnel widened, and the sounds of those rats increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian was now able to estimate their numbers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'At least twenty.' His smile widened, and he inched closer to the source.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tunnel ended, and a large cave came into view. Its area was easily larger than a usual mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twenty-five rats were frolicking in the cave. Some were cuddling. Others were sleeping. A few were mating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian sensed the aura of these rats and concluded they were all at the level of the ones that chased him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Even the strongest would be equivalent to Level 3 100\u002F400.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After estimating the battle's odds, Varian drew out his sword and spread his space sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm back, bitches!\" He roared and shot towards the closest rat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Screech~?\" The rats were surprised and turned in the direction of the sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shuaa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Scre—\" A rat couldn't even finish the scream as the sound of metal slicing the scales sounded, followed by a sound of metal slicing through meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its head rolled on the ground, and blood spurted out. The sheer pressure and volume of blood caused the sticky, purple liquid to shoot onto the walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian already sprinted to his next target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roaar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roarr!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rats looked around to find the culprit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One such rat hurriedly looked back and saw something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It opened its mouth to scream, but the space surrounding its neck suddenly froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shuaa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splurt!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another neck rolled down and Varian appeared on the rat's corpse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rats hurriedly turned around and finally found the intruder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roarrr!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, they rushed at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Try.\" Varian dashed to a closer rat and swung his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rat raised its paw to counter. But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shuaa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The additional space powers ensured an unfair advantage and Varian slowed down the rat's attack while executing his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The time it bought was negligible in other cases, but for a battle, it made all the difference. A five-minute battle turned into an insta kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One more head fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roarr!\" they roared in rage and confusion. However, there was also another emotion slowly brewing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their instincts screamed at them and their ears perked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, an impulsive rat already reached him and opened its mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian didn't care and used space binding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without any physical contact required, space binding's utility skyrocketed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The space around the rat's face was solidified for a moment, but due to his space path being only a Level 2, the level 3 rat was able to quickly break through the solid space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that one moment was enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword thrust into its eye and pierced its brain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The huge body of the creature collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian looked around and saw the remaining rats looking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, they didn't rush to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The survival instincts of the rats kicked in and they scurried to the cave exit instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shuaa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not so fast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian swung his sword, and another head rolled to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood in front of the only exit to the cave and squinted his eyes at the anxious beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Screech\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roarr\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps, even with their undeveloped intellect, they were able to grasp their standing and his intention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They won't be able to escape without defeating him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since there was no way out without fighting, then make the way on his corpse!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rats united and—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roarr\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roarr\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. Good.\" Varian laughed out loud and welcomed them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the rats bolted towards him and raised their paws to take him down. Even the Varian now wouldn't be able to take all those attacks without a heavy price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't have to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian bent his legs and leaned forward. The next moment, he shot towards the rats at a breakneck speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His left hand held a sword, and his right hand wore a gauntlet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment they were in close distance, Varian locked the space around his surrounding rats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, his sword and gauntlet shot out at an insane speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shuaa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two rats collapsed. One's skull was crushed and the other's neck was severed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the period when Varian attacked the two rats, the remaining rats broke the space blockage and attacked him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian twisted his body in midair and dodged most of the attacks. For the ones he couldn't dodge, he used space binding on himself and slowed their attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The paws broke through in no time and were about to smash his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian punched back, and at the same time, kicked. Right before his body came into contact with his foe's, he enforced his hands with space binding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian staggered back a few steps back and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward and raised his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rats stepped back. But their screams increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha!\" A gleeful laughter resounded in the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splurt\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splurt\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only sounds accompanying the laughter were ones of blood gushing out and bodies collapsing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Varian was the only one standing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, I'll send your brethren to you. I promise your reunion.\" He sneered and collected their beast cores.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he reached the exit, the smile on Varian's face was wiped off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roarrr!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mother rat was back!\u003C\u002Fp>",1257,"2026-06-06T07:58:11.287Z",1,"novelbin.me","cf0c1b579fc3c560ec9cad082349b9a47dbfc8b79ebbea7770365a0c8c626743","divine-path-system-chapter-437","divine-path-system-chapter-88",1773,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdivine-path-system-cover.jpg"]