Chapter 389

Chapter 389: The Choked-Up Fighting God

Su Wen listened to the God of Theater’s words and nodded slightly.

Then, suddenly coming back to his senses, a shocking thought flashed through his mind.

Could the collapse of the first eight ages really be because of this?

In the previous sub-timeline, Jiu Ying had taught him, and he had once asked about the cultivation system.

Why is there no cultivation system other than Divine Fate in the Ninth Age?

As expected, Jiu Ying said it was abolished by him.

According to Jiu Ying, it was proposed by the Star God of the Eighth Era.

In the eighth millennium, when the Star God of the Eighth Era became the overall commander of the southeastern battlefield, the Remnant Universe launched its third large-scale invasion.

It was this battle that made the Star God of the Eighth Era notice something strange.

Why do the essence and means of attack from the Remnant Universe seem so similar to ours?

Although the intensity and methods of the Remnant Universe’s attacks were masked by a decaying aura, once he instinctively sensed these clues, he threw himself entirely into investigating this.

He believed that if there was a flaw in the cultivation system, it might be the root cause of their repeated defeats!

Based on the Star God of the Eighth Era’s covert investigations and the Remnant Universe’s instinctive retreat upon being discovered, this theory was confirmed after much deliberation and the influence of the will of the cosmos.

In the end, the Shadow God of the Eighth Era, at the final moment of failure, used most of his strength to completely sever the cultivation system that had been rooted in This Universe for countless years.

In a moment of helplessness, the Eighth Era ended, and a Ninth Age full of hope yet deep despair began.

Looking back now, if the cultivation system of This Universe truly originated from the Remnant Universe, wouldn’t that be like standing within the Remnant Universe’s framework while trying to argue against them?

Especially since this opportunity had been established!

The Remnant Universe, aging to the brink of destruction!

This Universe is a newborn universe!

The two universes are close!

How could it not make one suspicious that as soon as This Universe was born, it was already targeted by the Remnant Universe?

Then, they began their plotting!

What kind of plotting could be more hidden and suitable than directly manipulating the foundation of the teaching?

“Are you thinking about the consequences of my killings?”

The God of Theater suddenly asked as she looked at the pondering Su Wen.

As Su Wen reflected on the Remnant Universe matter, he subconsciously nodded and said, “Yes.”

“The fate bearers of my generation were nearly wiped out because of me.”

The God of Theater calmly stated, “It wasn’t just in China; Merina, Britain, Gaul, Germania… globally, I tracked down everyone involved in this matter, one by one.”

“And then, I eliminated them all!”

“Other countries’ divine fate bearers all tried to stop me.”

“Even the God of Commerce from Merina conspired with other divine fate bearers, seeking to ambush me, claiming I had gone mad and that my actions would doom the entire human race.”

While speaking, the God of Theater paused and then asked, “Do you know why I have such a good relationship with the God of Magic?”

Su Wen tentatively asked, “Is it because of this matter?”

“Yes.”

The God of Theater nodded and said, “When the whole world was my enemy and I was going mad, only the God of Magic stood firmly by my side.”

“Although he didn’t do much, just personally stepping in to hold back three Emperor Level opponents for me.”

“But to me, he’s already the friend I hold dear in my heart!”

“Well… back then, the God of Magic hadn’t severed his connection to his source, so he was still at Emperor Level.”

“…”

Then, the God of Theater began to recount the details of that battle to Su Wen.

He explained the reasons behind his descent into madness and his rampage across the globe.

Public opinion!

That was just the spark!

In the end, he had found clues leading to the killers of his family and friends behind the Hidden Hand manipulating public opinion.

Some fate bearers in his country who held grudges against him, colluding with foreign fate bearers, retaliated against his family and friends while coveting the treasures he possessed.

Even some officials were involved in this.

Otherwise, after his rampage, he wouldn’t have returned to clean up the atmosphere in his country from top to bottom with such forceful measures.

Su Wen sat nearby, listening intently to the God of Theater’s story.

This might also be the first time he saw such a real side of the God of Theater.

“I just feel like I owe it all to…”

As the God of Theater spoke, his voice suddenly choked up.

The calmness he had shown when talking about his family tragedies and the disdain he had while recounting his many kills all vanished in that moment, replaced by a hint of choked emotion.

Of course!

How could he not feel pain when revisiting such memories?

All his family and friends died because of him—how could he not feel guilt?

Even if he killed all his enemies, his family was already gone!

So, this was also the deeper reason why the God of Theater was so furious when he heard about Mo Xiaosu’s enslavement, unable to maintain his usual calm.

Even after Mo Xiaosu joined the organization, he cared for her more than he did for the Wind God.

Perhaps it was because he saw a reflection of his past self in her—humble and full of despair!

“Master, why not have the God of Wealth revive your family?”

“Seeing you like this makes us feel sad too.”

Suddenly, the choked voice of the Fighting God came from the side.

As soon as those words were spoken, the God of Theater’s expression froze.

"You… weren’t you all playing mahjong?"

"It’s my fault."

The Star God said sheepishly, "I sensed you were coming and suggested we discuss letting you replace Xiao Feng and join in."

"But then…"

He didn’t finish the sentence.

But the situation was obvious.

No one had expected the God of Theater to have such a tragic past and a vulnerable side.

Or rather, they hadn’t expected the God of Theater to reveal himself in such a way on the first day of the New Year.

The God of Theater: "…"

Crying in front of so many juniors was a bit embarrassing!

But it didn’t matter; he had thick skin.

“When did you start listening?”

After a moment of exchanging glances, the God of Theater hesitantly asked.

“Since you started talking about the Matter of Resurrection…”

Before the Fighting God could finish, the Star God slapped him on the forehead to cut him off.

“No, we just started listening.”

The Star God looked at the God of Theater and said firmly.

The God of Theater sighed and then said, “God of Wealth, whether you pity me or think I’m crazy, remember my words about the Matter of Resurrection—don’t bring it up again.”

“Now is not the time.”

“When the time comes, you won’t need to mention it; I will naturally come to you, begging you to resurrect my family and friends.”

Beside him, Mo Xiaosu timidly said, “God of Wealth, I’m really sorry about what happened in the Holy Spirit realm, I…”

The God of Theater raised a hand and cut off Mo Xiaosu’s apology.

“An eight-year-old wanting their mother is never wrong, no matter how you look at it.”

“Xiao Ying, your situation and mine cannot be compared.”

“But I can only tell you, that was the first time and the last time. Do you understand?”