Chapter 48
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Chapter 48: The Whole Country Mourns
[As a newly initiated first-level God of Wealth, you have consumed a certain amount of Wealth Source to disrupt time and space.]
[The powerful force of Wealth Source ripples through time and space, causing the faint power of time and space to surge, transporting you ten years into the future.]
[You look around and see towering buildings, hurried passersby, and right across from you, a cold drink shop and a bustling snack street.]
[Seeing that life hasn’t changed much from ten years ago, a satisfied smile spreads across your face.]
[Indeed, your decision this time was the right one.]
[There are numerous Arrow Realm locations near the Imperial Capital, and usually, the Imperial Capital battlefield would have been opened by now. The fact that the Imperial Capital is so peaceful suggests a monumental change has taken place.]
[It seems your decision was correct—the Star God is truly trustworthy.]
[With a heart full of joy, you remove your mask and walk the streets like an ordinary person, eager to see what this calm and peaceful Imperial Capital looks like.]
Seeing this, Su Wen’s lips curled into a slight smile.
The Imperial Capital had finally been spared from destruction.
And this time, it seemed the Imperial Capital battlefield hadn’t even been opened—a very good sign.
It was highly likely that the Star God and his allies had reclaimed the Arrow Realm near the Imperial Capital.
If all the Arrow Realm areas near the Imperial Capital had been secured, then indeed… there was no need for further fighting.
[You haven’t walked far when you come across a grand building, its golden letters reading "Headquarters of the Martial Arts Library."]
[The grandeur of this place, so different from the Jiang City Martial Arts Library you’d seen before, makes you eager to step inside and explore.]
[As the Creator of martial arts, do you wish to enter the headquarters of the Martial Arts Library?]
[1. Enter, but your identity will be exposed upon facial recognition.]
[2. Do not enter; explore other parts of the Imperial Capital instead.]
[Cautious God of Wealth, you decide to look around the Imperial Capital first before entering the Martial Arts Library headquarters to observe the progress of martial arts.]
[As you continue walking, you pass by a wetland park, where a large crowd seems to be gathered for some event.]
[Your exceptional physical fitness grants you sharp eyesight, and from a distance, you see that the park is hosting a memorial ceremony for the heroes of China.]
[Having faced death multiple times, you sense that your own image might be present in the memorial event ahead.]
[Before, it was just you honoring them; now, with so many future people joining in, it feels like a meaningful experience.]
[So you change your course and head toward the memorial ceremony for the heroes of China.]
[As you walk, you notice the names of fallen soldiers displayed around you.]
[Liu Wei, born in ’97, enlisted at 25, served in the Eastern Theater, single-handedly stormed enemy camps to rescue comrades, causing chaos, and was awarded the title of Combat Hero.]
[Sun Qianglei, born in ’99, enlisted at 24, served in the Southern Theater, fought bravely in the Guangshen battlefield, and was awarded two First-Class Merits and four Second-Class Merits.]
[…..]
[Sun Yue, born in ’95, enlisted at 19, served in the Western Theater, conducted multiple solo missions in national defense, and was awarded the title of Combat Hero and three First-Class Merits.]
[Cao Ziyue, born in ’05, enlisted at 26, served in the Central Theater, led a small team in the Imperial Capital battlefield, completed numerous assassination missions, and was awarded a National Defense Medal, a Third-Class National Medal, and six First-Class Merits.]
[……]
[Pang Ruoxue, born in ’10, enlisted at 29, served in the Northern Theater, single-handedly covered the retreat of an entire battalion during the seventh bloody battle in the Northeast, and was awarded the title of Combat Hero.]
[Gao Ze, born in ’11, captain of the Battle Axe Special Squad, participated in the border defense battle at 30, led his team to repel six enemy assaults, and ultimately sacrificed himself along with his entire squad.]
[As you walk forward, you read the stories of the fallen soldiers one by one, not missing a single name.]
[As you continue reading, your expression grows solemn, and you fall into silence.]
[Naïve God of Wealth! War is far more brutal and frequent than you imagined. The peace of the Imperial Capital is built upon countless battles fought elsewhere.]
[Many of the heroes being honored here are younger than you, some even seeming like children in your eyes.]
[And you know that those who can be part of this memorial are only a fraction of the fallen. Many more are reduced to cold statistics, nameless souls without homes.]
[But war knows no age. When brutal conflict arises, even the youngest must take up arms to defend themselves, pouring their blood and fury against the invaders.]
[Even as you honor the fallen, grand wars still rage on distant border battlefields.]
[Melancholic God of Wealth! You console yourself with the thought that although war persists, at least the Imperial Capital remains intact, a sign that things are moving in a positive direction. You believe that under the Star God’s leadership, China’s strength will only grow.]
[You continue forward, noticing that the people paying their respects are holding flowers, lining up to place them in a small central shrine, honoring the great departed.]
[Remembering your lack of money, you consider looking around for a flower to take before joining the line.]
[But you find that the memorial flowers are not for sale—they are offered freely as a sign of respect for the heroes.]
[You pick up a flower and join the crowd, slowly moving forward in line.]
[The line inches along, and after half an hour, you finally step into the solemn memorial room.]
[The moment you enter and see the room’s interior, your face changes dramatically.]
[Inside the memorial room, personal information and a statue of the Star God are displayed.]
[Though you don’t want to admit it, the familiar feeling tells you that your trusted comrade has fallen.]
[The Star God is dead!]
[This scene is completely unexpected. In previous timelines, the Star God was alive and well. How could he have died this time?]
[Given the Star God’s contributions, his death is like the fall of a star. The entire nation mourns!]
[Powerless God of Wealth! The news of the Star God’s death leaves you stunned. The loss of your comrade leaves you unsure of what to do next.]
