[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-worlds-apocalypse-online":3,"chapter-worlds-apocalypse-online-worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-1779":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Worlds' Apocalypse Online",{"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},1792593,2388,"Chapter 1780","worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-1779",1779,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1780: Tree of Holy Wishes\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they continued their chant, various supernatural phenomena were being manifested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, it was a towering steeple that stood among the clouds, then it was hundreds of thousands of gloomy beings, both humanoid and monstrous in shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——some of them were monsters that Gu Qing Shan hadn’t even seen before!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, all the supernatural phenomena vanished together with the world around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gigantic tree with ashen grey bark appeared in front of Gu Qing Shan’s vision, so grand that it eclipsed the sky while continuously radiating a miraculous power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from this tree, there was nothing else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Gu Qing Shan looked at the tree, lines of bloody red text manifested in front of his vision:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Tree of Holy Wishes]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Basic Corruption-type Holy Artifact]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It will sign a certain kind of covenant of an undetermined level with you, after which it will help you become more powerful]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[But first...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It wants to estimate your strength]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan’s vision briefly blurred right as the scenery in front of him vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very next moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world had been reduced to ruins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lines of bloody red text continuously appeared to give him an explanation:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Corruption Quest: Prove your worth]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The greater the talent you display, the higher the Tree of Holy Wishes will regard you]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Attention: If your evaluation is too low, it will forcefully convert you into a low-level corrupted creature]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[There is nothing else worthy of note, let yourself loose and put your worth on display]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan felt speechless, then suddenly asked: “So at the moment, it isn’t just Samsara and you, but the corrupted holy tree is also observing me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Correct, the only difference is that the corrupted holy tree doesn’t know that we are here observing everything] the Sequence replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What exactly is this test about?” Gu Qing Shan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Most likely it’ll have you fight some sort of Sequence, from the level of innate talents you’ve displayed so far, it will most likely be an Apocalypse Sequence] the Sequence answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Having me fight an Apocalypse? These things are quite boorish” Gu Qing Shan sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[No, it will most likely grant you a certain power of Corruption, using that to lure you into the path of Corruption] the Sequence added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Power of Corruption? What’s what?” Gu Qing Shan asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[An advice: don’t immerse in it] the Sequence replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It then went quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scenery around him gradually became clearer and clearer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sea of fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A city in ruins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan looked down at himself——- still the body of a 12-year-old boy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that case, the only thing I can reveal is my post-evolution mental strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking through the devastated streets, Gu Qing Shan saw mostly corpses, some locust-like monsters that were around 2-3 meters in length were openly feasting over the bloodied corpses that were strewn across the ground, splashing themselves red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan simply stood and observed from one side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——while these monsters looked like locusts, they were a lot smarter than normal insects, as they were using a unique language to communicate between one another, and their actions also suggested a sense of order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a large yellow locust noticed Gu Qing Shan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its wings rapidly vibrated as it lightly leapt towards Gu Qing Shan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The large locust raised its razor-sharp forearms——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pi—shu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its head suddenly exploded, its body swiftly collapsing to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan retracted his mental force and muttered: “Doing this would waste too much energy, I need to come up with something else”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More locusts started noticing the commotion that had occurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They gradually stopped eating and began leaping at Gu Qing Shan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan turned his gaze towards one of the burning buildings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, pieces of burning debris began to fly and crash against the locusts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The large locusts didn’t expect something like that to happen at all, so they immediately went chaotic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shrill insect noise suddenly echoed from the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——-a more powerful insect is coming!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Gu Qing Shan began to fly backwards and swiftly left the battle zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clusters of gloomy light suddenly started to manifest around his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice whispered into his ears:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「 Such immense mental strength, how rare, let the forces of Corruption aid you... 」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clusters of gloomy light gradually manifested a proper form, transforming into armored female knights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female knights all knelt in front of Gu Qing Shan and spoke in a harrowing voice: 『 Following the summons of your power, we have come to be your venerable one’s servant and fight by your side 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan took a glance at the female knights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of them were wearing grey suits of armor, their faces fixated with an expression mixed between dejection and madness along with eyes filled with desires.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murderous, insanity, death, as well as——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most exceptional among the female knights approached Gu Qing Shan and whispered: 『 A-ny-thing you wish 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan felt a sense of realization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So it was this kind of script.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder the Sequence told me not to immerse myself in it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened his eyes wide, then naively asked the female knight: “Big sister, what are you talking about?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female knight observed him from top to bottom and chuckled: 『 So you were still a child, but this sister can teach you how to fight——- any form of combat you wish, do you want to learn?” 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Insect noises began to resound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large number of locusts had already arrived at the street where Gu Qing Shan was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan pointed behind himself: “Time to fight, everyone”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female knight stood up and brandished the sword in her hand——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A grey warhorse manifested out of thin air, which the female knight mounted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 READY——- ATTACK——– 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female knights uttered a chaotic battle cry as they charged towards the horde of large locusts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They each transformed into a grey cluster of fog that nimbly weaved back and forth between the large locusts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The locusts couldn’t even touch them, but each time they attacked, a locust would die without exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without taking too much time, all the locusts had already been slain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leading female knight dismounted her horse and slowly approached Gu Qing Shan while carrying a sharp black insect forearm in her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Among all these insects, the strongest article is this forearm, I will help you convert it into a corrupted item 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying so, the female knight began to recite a prayer as she squeezed the sharp forearm with considerable force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The forearm was immediately turned into a puff of grey fog that entered Gu Qing Shan’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lines of bloody red text swiftly appeared in front of his vision:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You’ve obtained power of Corruption: sharp insect forearm]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You can utilize it in conjunction with one of your abilities]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reading the description, Gu Qing Shan felt a bit surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female knight smiled at him, then knelt down so that her gaze was levelled with his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female knight then said: 『 Young brother, try to display your excellence as much as you can during the upcoming battle, only then would you be worthy of obtaining even more power 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the knights then vanished with a puff of smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bam——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A giant beetle then arrived from the distant sky, crushing an entire building as it landed on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a beetle with a considerably colorful shell whose entire body was covered in sharp spikes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It stared closely at Gu Qing Shan, its compound eyes continuously shifting as if trying to estimate his strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan looked up to face the beetle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without waiting for the beetle to act, he took the initiative——-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immense mental strength manifested into an ethereal sharp insect forearm, which struck at the beetle’s back with full force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single dull noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only faint cracks appeared on the beetle’s hard shell, but the insect forearm manifested from mental power had shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s tough as expected, but how about this?” Gu Qing Shan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He mobilized his mental strength again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several sharp insect forearms were manifested from thin air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang clang clang clang clang clang———\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of continuous strikes resounded throughout the air, followed by a furious insect buzz.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling pain, the beetle leapt at him with rapidly vibrating wings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan just looked straight at it indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over 10 sharp insect forearms appeared at the same time as they swung downwards at full force!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beetle was instantly sliced into several pieces, which fell all over the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a step forward, Gu Qing Shan crushed the beetle’s head beneath his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lines of bloody red text immediately popped up:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You are exceptional, both your combat instincts and mental strength]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Thanks to this battle, your insect forearm will obtain even more profound power of Corruption]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, several insect forearms appeared from behind Gu Qing Shan and scattered themselves to both sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These insect forearms had become jet-black, grown considerably sharper, as well as appeared much heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan felt a sense of understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——-the more enemies he killed, the stronger the enemy, the stronger the insect forearms would evolve to be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned towards the inner city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are countless insects there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seemingly receiving news of the beetle’s death, more insects started to rush towards Gu Qing Shan like a tidal wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then let’s kill them all” Gu Qing Shan muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also approached the tide of insects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The distance between both sides was growing increasingly shorter——–\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over 10 black insect forearms suddenly manifested around Gu Qing Shan as they began slicing their way into the tide of insect like flying blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like that, he continuously moved deeper and deeper into the tide of insects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the killing spree continued, the insect forearms gradually took a more radiant color while also growing in number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued to walk straight through the tide of insects until he suddenly noticed that his surroundings had become silent and empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan trembled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——-so all the insects have already been killed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This kind of killing...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan stood still and slightly controlled his mental strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, numerous insect forearms manifested out of thin air, continuously slashing like a layered carapace, causing the air to sound like it was being ripped apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see, this type of killing would indeed cause people to easily feel immersed in it”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan commented with a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being able to directly obtain the enemy’s most powerful ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the more you kill, the more powerful you become.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——-until eventually your rationale is completely overtaken by murderous desires and you become corrupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground broke apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beetle that was a few dozen meters in length was lying at his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beetle spoke in human language:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「 With your unparalleled desire to kill, I shall act as you wish and eliminate all of your enemies 」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan looked at the beetle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lines of bloody red text silently appeared:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[This Apocalyptic beetle has recognized you, attracted by your power of Corruption, it is willingly offering to become your steed]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan chuckled and shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is already considered unparalleled desire to kill? This Sequence sure knows how to stimulate the emotions of living beings...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——-conscripting Apocalyptic creatures for itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—–as well as tempting living beings of the Samsara to convert them into corrupted beings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Sequence truly is extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If left to its own devices, the ultimate weapon of living beings – the Samsara – will eventually be converted into a weapon of Corruption.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s why the Samsara wanted me to eliminate the Corruption Sequence that is attached to the living beings of this era.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan slowly understood the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyebrows twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds, thousands of sharp insect forearms flickered in and out of existence behind him, a terrifying sight to behold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the insect forearms moved forward together and sliced the kneeling beetle on the ground into numerous pieces with just a single slash.\u003C\u002Fp>",2032,"2026-06-09T03:06:15.124Z",1,"novelbin.me","eaa15684564938640860ad2604a86916b47404ec366d5e2a085ad06f1b970b29","worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-1819","worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-1818",1850,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fworlds-apocalypse-online-cover.jpg"]