Mr. A has been trapped in a dream this whole time.
Uchiha Sogetsu had quietly put everyone in the Evil God Cult, including Mr. A, into a deep hypnotic state. They were all experiencing a dream-like world that was so immersive, they couldn't escape it.
In the dream, Mr. A suddenly used the Curse Jutsu: Death Possession Blood to catch the "Jashin-sama's" attention. He cursed every cult member to die. One by one, the cult members suffered brutal deaths in their dreams and couldn't escape until they died.
Uchiha Sogetsu showed no mercy to these cult members. To him, they were just scum, and their deaths were inconsequential. If needed, he could always find more believers. So, he continued to manipulate their dreams, altering their thoughts and will from the core.
The method was working perfectly. With his current power, he could instantly control and distort the thoughts of people with weak Body of Heart and Mind.
"I am increasingly looking forward to the upcoming events," Uchiha Sogetsu thought with a smile. He was finally nearing the end of this phase.
Before reaching Sequence 4, the Spectator was more of an observer. They could influence things to a degree, but their power was limited.
Only when promoted to demigod did the Spectator gain real power. They could now manipulate and control the subconscious minds of others.
Uchiha Sogetsu had encountered the Evil God Cult in the Land of Hot Springs and left his mark. This experience reminded him that, while preparing for the promotion ceremony was crucial, not overlooking the 'anchor point' was equally important.
The Beyonder Pathway is fraught with risks. As one's sequence level rises, madness and inhuman traits become more pronounced, pushing them beyond their human nature. To stay sane, one must rely on external help to maintain balance and prevent madness.
Just like a ship at sea needs an anchor to stay steady amidst wind and waves, a person needs their own 'anchor' to avoid being overwhelmed.
In the transition from Sequence 4 to Sequence 3, the role of an anchor isn't very clear. But as one progresses to the levels of angels or even gods, an anchor becomes essential.
It helps stabilize the mind, uses the collective spirituality from the faith of all living beings to reinforce the original image, and retains the accumulated memories and thoughts over the years.
Seeing this situation, Uchiha Sogetsu decided to prepare in advance. However, he didn't plan to use the 'True Creator's image' as his anchor.
It would be more accurate to say that both the Aurora Order and the True Creator have been prepared as a backup plan to avoid any mishaps!
"Ah…"
His thoughts were interrupted by a disturbing groan.
Uchiha Sogetsu looked over and saw that Mr. A had finally awakened from his trance. He looked deranged and sneered with a grim expression.
"True Creator, I am guilty!"
As if making a confession, he grabbed a dagger from the ground and began to stab himself relentlessly.
Puff! Puff! Puff!
His body was soon covered in bloody wounds, and blood was pouring out.
He continued stabbing himself while bowing, acting as if he were mentally unstable. His face was smeared with blood, but he wore a satisfied grin.
He muttered to himself, "The ninja world today is misguided. They've forgotten the True Creator and are instead worshipping the deceitful Sage of Six Paths!"
Uchiha Sogetsu: "???"
What's going on in this guy's mind?
He was certain he hadn't said anything. How did this person come to think that the Sage of Six Paths was a 'false god' who betrayed the True Creator?
How are the True Creator and the Sage of Six Paths, which are completely unrelated, being connected in this way?
"My Lord, I will definitely fix the mistakes of the ninja world and make sure everyone hears your name again!"
Mr. A seemed like a fanatic, determined to spread the word about the great Creator!
Uchiha Sogetsu was taken aback, thinking, "Let everyone hear real rap? Even Satan would have to acknowledge you!"
"Tsk, immortality and the Hanged Man Pathways ability."
Uchiha Sogetsu rubbed his chin, believing that Mr. A would achieve great things in the future.
Of course, whether the ninja world would be troubled by a crazy "missionary" wasn't his concern.
Mr. A, after what he saw as his confession and atonement, burned the place down, including the dead members. His body was engulfed in flames, disappearing like a demon from hell.
Uchiha Sogetsu was worried and planned to follow Mr. A for a few days. The Aurora Order was still new and important for future plans, so it needed attention.
Surprisingly, Mr. A behaved quite normally. In social situations, he was calm and polite, like a nobleman.
Uchiha Sogetsu considered ending his investigation and leaving Mr. A to his own devices.
However, on this day, the Cloud Ninja's advance team arrived in the Land of Hot Springs, led by an old acquaintance—a once-elite jonin who had previously suffered a mental breakdown. The tragic death of the Third Raikage had helped him recover his spirits.
As the vanguard, their mission was to find out if Konoha had set up a battle line in the Land of Hot Springs and provide intelligence to the main forces.
Kurabi and his team disguised themselves as merchants, sneaking into the Land of Hot Springs, and took a seat in a small street shop.
Suddenly, a suspicious figure appeared in front of Kurabi. The man was dressed in a black robe and looked mysterious, catching Kurabi's attention immediately.
Ever since encountering Uchiha Sogetsu, Kurabi had developed a wariness toward anyone in a black robe, feeling that they might be a threat. It was almost a psychological trauma.
"Follow him!"
Kurabi subtly signaled to his companions to follow the man in black.
They trailed the robed figure out of the village and into a secluded area of the woods. Once they were sure they were alone, Kurabi stepped forward and blocked the man's path.
"Stop!"
Kurabi brandished his kunai and glared at the stranger. "Take off your hood and let me see your face!"
The man in black lowered his head in silence for a few seconds before slowly pulling back his hood. His face was pale and bloodless.
While his features were normal on their own, they looked strangely off together. More disturbing were his blood-red eyes that seemed to be filled with blood.
"Who are you? What are you doing in the Land of Hot Springs?"
Kurabi felt uneasy under the man's gaze, and his tone grew more aggressive. "Tell me your purpose, or I won't hold back!"
"Purpose?"
The man in black smiled creepily, his cold eyes narrowing. "As you can see, I am a missionary."
Kurabi frowned. "Missionary? What are you preaching?"
Mr. A's expression became fanatical. "Allow me to introduce you to the Aurora Order. We worship The Lord that Created Everything, The Lord who Reigns Behind the Curtain of Shadows, The Degenerate Nature of all Living Things, the Great 'True Creator'!"
"Huh? What are you talking about?"
Kulabi looked confused and then got frustrated, shouting, "Forget it, you're crazy. I don't want to waste my time with you!"
As soon as he spoke, a sudden, chilling aura swept over everyone.
The temperature around them plummeted instantly.
The air felt frozen, and a heavy, suffocating pressure surrounded everyone like being deep underwater!
"How dare you insult my Lord!"
Mr. A's expression turned icy. His previously fanatical eyes now blazed with anger and murderous intent.
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