This game encompassed the pantheon of deities, with countless gods keenly observing, eager for their followers and progeny to excel. Success in this game held significant advantages for them.
Yet, most deities valued their prestige and refrained from direct intervention. The three shameless gods of Plioya, however, broke the mold by flouting the rules and attacking a trial challenger—a singular act of disgrace.
Among the divine, the Yan Huang God System stood as one of the mightiest. But they played by the rules. Their ethical and benevolent nature set them apart from the rest. Moreover, the immortals of the Yan Huang lineage had unwavering faith in their descendants, confident of victory even without divine interference.
The Yan Huang progeny had weathered five millennia of ups and downs on Blue Star. Despite repeated declines, their civilization never ceased, always rebounding with vigor—unmatched in resilience and might, incomparable to any barbarian.
Yet, should anyone dare to harm the Yan Huang descendants, Guangcheng Zi had already demonstrated the God System's stance through his decisive actions. Minor subterfuges were tolerable, tests for the Yan Huang lineage, but outright attempts to eradicate them were out of the question.
Siva admitted, "I may not fear Guangcheng, but the Yan Huang God System has an abundance of formidable immortals. Provoking them would be unwise, like invoking the ire of the volatile Sky Sect Master—I've learned from past encounters with him and have no desire to repeat them."
Vishnu, chilled by the mention of the Sky Sect Master, concurred, "Direct action against Chen Guo is beneath us, but we can covertly empower our adherents. With our blessings, I'm certain they'll outshine Chen Guo. We're not ineffectual like Tianzhao and Xuzuo; we must invest more."
Fan Tian chuckled, "I possess some of the Goddess of Eternal River's Holy Water, a subtle yet potent aid for our followers. The initiation of Dueling Sword Mode is opportune, poised to elevate our believers and enable them to outpace Chen Guo."
Vishnu spoke, "Indeed, the holy water from the Ganges is a treasure, but what we need is a devotee with boundless potential. This devotee must possess not only strength but also wisdom. Chen Guo is no simple adversary to contend with."
Siva replied, "I have selected just such a follower. He is deeply devoted to us, brimming with limitless potential, and endowed with supreme wisdom and strength. His name is Sharmapa!"
Hearing the name, Vishnu nodded, "A noble Brahmin, no doubt... Allow me to calculate..." As he spoke, Vishnu counted on his fingers, a smile breaking across his face, "Sharmapa is indeed a man of profound fortune, deserving of our support. The task of overcoming Chen Guo falls to him."
Fan Tian also performed his calculations, chuckling, "It shall be Sharmapa. I will stealthily infuse him with the holy water of the Ganges."
The three deities quickly settled on their chosen one.
In Gu Jimira Village, the first and mightiest village of Zefraoce, Sharmapa served as the village chief. At level 45, with a combat power of 700,000, he was a formidable mid-tier master on the leaderboards.
The villagers held Sharmapa in high esteem, not only for his considerable strength but also for his noble lineage. Generation after generation, his family had served as priests, esteemed Brahmins.
Upon founding Gu Jimira Village, Sharmapa's first act was to lead the villagers in constructing a temple, within which stood a statue of the great Siva. His devotion to Siva was extraordinary, far surpassing that of the average believer.
Of all the deities, it was Siva whom Sharmapa revered above all. He offered daily prayers and performed the sacred dance in Siva's honor, sometimes fasting and enduring ascetic practices for days on end.
Siva, the god of asceticism, was pleased by such devotion. After all, no leader dislikes a loyal follower, just as no emperor spurns a faithful servant.
At that moment, as Sharmapa knelt in prayer within the temple, a soft yet potent energy surged into his being. The attributes on Sharmapa's panel began to soar dramatically.
Sharmapa was taken aback, completely bewildered. How could his strength have surged so rapidly out of the blue? It was a bizarre and inexplicable turn of events.
Just then, a voice whispered in Sharmapa's ear, "Do not fret, Sharmapa. Your arduous devotion has touched the gods. You have been bestowed a divine gift."
"With this boon from the gods, go forth and vanquish the champions of Jutrela, especially the one known as Guangcheng. Diminish his prestige and demonstrate the formidable might of the Eternal River civilization!"
In that instant, Sharmapa realized he had been granted a divine advantage by the great Siva himself. "I am eternally grateful, O mighty Siva. I shall fulfill your command and ensure the splendor of the Eternal River civilization eclipses the edge of Jutrela!"
With a solemn vow, Sharmapa's fighting capacity began to climb inexorably. It soared to one million, then two million, three million, and finally plateaued at 3.7 million, eclipsing Chen Guo.
"Haha, Guangcheng of Jutrela, your demise is imminent!"
"I, Sharmapa, am destined to be your downfall!" he declared, his laughter booming with overconfidence as his power swelled within him.
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Sharmapa's abrupt and extraordinary leap in fighting capacity, surpassing Chen Guo, sent shockwaves around the globe.
"What in the world? Sharmapa was just a top ten contender, and now he's shot to first place, even outstripping Boss Guangcheng. Could he be cheating? Or is he some kind of scientist?"
"Something's off here. Sharmapa's combat power was a mere seven hundred thousand, and now it's rocketed to three million seven hundred thousand. A three million increase in such a short span of time – is that even humanly possible? There's definitely more to this story!"
"Wow, Boss Guangcheng has been unchallenged at the top of the battle power rankings, and now Sharmapa has overtaken him. I hadn't even noticed this guy before. How did he manage that? What's the trick behind his sudden rise?"
As Sharmapa's strength skyrocketed, many trial challengers were left in doubt.
Because this was just too out of the ordinary!