Chapter 466: Chapter 466

[Analyzing the opponent's intention......◇]

The system was rapidly moving before the Absolute Being’s eyes.

Starting with understanding the intention, whether it is a question that can be answered.

It was also analyzing the assumption that the opponent might use this information for wrongful purposes.

[Opponent's intention: It seems that the 'Player' is trying to grasp the scope of the system's influence.]

[Expected damage: The more the 'Player' moves out of the system's influence, the more we lose the power to counter his abilities.]

“So what am I supposed to do?”

To the Absolute Being’s brusque question, the system provided another answer.

The Absolute Being followed the system’s suggestion. The system’s judgment was essentially his own thought.

“I will tell you directly. The place you see before you now is the scope of the system’s influence.”

The map of the Central Plains appeared before Seol-Hwi’s eyes.

And that point consisted of the expected four-stage range.

The Demonic Cult’s main base was the First Stage.

It was the darkest in color, covered with unknown terms and a membrane like an eyelid.

From the second stage onward, it was merely marked by a line.

It was the point where he saw the boundary between this world and another world beyond the Demonic Cult’s mountains.

Then the third stage extended eastward with dotted lines, which were Sichuan and Qinghai.

The fourth stage was the entire Central Plains, marked only by text.

“How considerate…… to this extent then?”

Seol-Hwi’s reaction prompted the Absolute Being to fold his arms and speak.

“Because I hope you will kindly answer my question.”

“Oh, good. Ask away.”

“Players usually cannot reach the level of the Demon God of Profound Demon. Especially not with Cheon Wol-seong. So how did you manage it?”

“That’s because I am not Cheon Wol-seong.”

The system had already figured that much out.

Seeing the customization and ability change at will earlier, it determined that the one in front of him was not Cheon Wol-seong.

“…I don’t think I should tell you that.”

“You could eliminate me.”

“The system’s power should have that capability.”

Seol-Hwi’s words caused his expression to change subtly.

The calculations of the system in front of the Absolute Being’s eyes were speeding up. Dıscover more novels at novｅlfire.net

[The opponent knows about the 'elimination' ability among the system's powers.]

“You’re quite a cunning one. I can hear the gears turning in your head from here.”

Seol-Hwi sighed as he watched the Absolute Being’s reaction.

It was a rough guess, but it was also a judgment based on his previous reactions.

When Seol-Hwi realized that they had already figured out he wasn’t Cheon Wol-seong, he thought that within the improved system’s powers now, there might also be the abilities of the ‘gods’ he fought before.

In other words, a few exchanged words could have led to a dire situation.

“Even if it’s a ridiculous question, a question is a question. Now it’s my turn to ask.”

“Siming Star. What kind of being is he?”

The Absolute Being was silent for a moment.

He must be waiting for the system’s permission.

Gazing at somewhere in the void, he opened his mouth.

“He is one of the three gods that form this world, alongside the North Star and South Star. The Siming Star or Destiny or Fate can be considered the foundation of this world. It is involved in the revival of all life. This applies to the player as well.”

‘Even to the player?’

As Seol-Hwi showed a puzzled expression, he continued to speak.

“It is his ability that makes it possible to continue.”

Only then did Seol-Hwi feel like his questions about the three gods were answered.

Elimination, infinite life, resurrection—These abilities were literally the system itself that approached him.

Gaining life, continuing in that form.

Sometimes customizing unnecessary things, or the story changing upon death.

All of these were things that were directly or indirectly involved in the worldview of the Heavenly Demon Cultivation Simulation.

‘Then if I kill the Siming Star, this system will collapse.’

Naturally, the Creator would reveal himself directly.

If this system collapses, there would be no need to fight beyond the boundaries.

Detach from the system and engage in a proper battle.

“Then I will ask another question.”

At the words of the Absolute Being, Seol-Hwi braced himself.

If he answered incorrectly, he would attack using that weakness.

The reason he revealed advanced information was likely because he had a strategy in mind.

“What is it that you desire? What is your intention in coming here?”

Perhaps because he judged that he had the ability to neutralize the system, he was curious about the intention.

This would likely be reported to the Creator with high probability.

“I don’t like any of it.”

“What you all are doing. You toy with people like puppets, mocking them.”

“I came to eliminate—To dismantle this system and get rid of the one who created it.”

[Beep! The opponent is skillfully mixing truth with lies. More conversation can reveal the truth and falsehood.]

The Absolute Being did not pay much attention to the information of this system.

In fact, such things were not important.

It was because the awaited signal that the answer had finally arrived was received.

[You have waited a long time. Analysis successful!]

This was the answer to the Absolute Being’s earlier question, ‘How can I kill that guy?’

To be precise, it was an answer to his own question.

The system, which had said it would take quite a long time, finally found the answer.

[The entity before you is an unconfirmed player.]

[We have the ability to 'designate the entity before you as a player.']

[You can eliminate the designated 'player.' Execution will proceed immediately.]

All of this was a mere stalling tactic.

With the system having found the answer, fighting him was now meaningless.

The Absolute Being expressed his emotions by raising the corners of his mouth.

“It’s time to leave now.”

“Unconfirmed player, you have shown us quite a lot until now. Along with abilities I cannot grasp, you have the ability to deceive our eyes. Not only this, but various points beyond the norm as well. However!”

The Absolute Being continued with a resolute expression.

“It is now meaningless. Your existence will be completely erased from this moment.”

The Absolute Being seemed to convey some intention to the system.

And the result appeared as system information before Seol-Hwi’s eyes.

[Ding! You have been designated as 'Player Cheon Wol-seong!']

‘Is this what they were aiming for?!’

Seol-Hwi instinctively realized it upon seeing it.

The system had chosen him as ‘Player Cheon Wol-seong.’

Meaning some harm would follow.

[ The system has targeted you for elimination.]

[You will be eliminated in 5 seconds.]

A sense of crisis he had never felt before.

He instinctively sensed it.

As the time in front of him was counting down, he rapidly increased the density of time.

He had the ability to slow down time moving in those minute units at will.

But he wasn’t confident in eliminating the opponent in front of him.

It wasn’t his usual state beyond the limits, but an artificially altered ability situation.

‘I might really die at this rate… Ah!’

At that moment, a person suddenly came to mind.

And as soon as that thought arose, he didn’t hesitate.

After further increasing the density of time, he touched something above his field of vision.

[Would you like to open the toolkit?]

‘It’s a gamble, but it’s the only way!’

Seol-Hwi hurriedly touched one item inside.

Then, perhaps because of the time density, the system window began to appear very slowly before his eyes.

[Would you like to draw out Cheon · Wol · Seong—’s spear—?]

As soon as Seol-Hwi took out the item, the reaction was immediate.

In an instant, a spear shaft appeared in his hand.

And when he checked the time.

And the final phrase appeared not only before Seol-Hwi but also in front of the Absolute Being.

The Absolute Being’s hearty laughter spread in all directions. It was the kind of laughter that came from being certain of victory.

The Absolute’s personality was also customized, so his reaction was very straightforward.

But his laughter didn’t last long.

The being in front of him surprisingly did not disappear.

Moreover, a strange spear he had never seen before was gripped in the man’s hand.

[Ding! Error! Error! Cannot remove Cheon Wol-seong. There are two existences of Cheon Wol-seong.]

[Two Cheon Wol-seong’s exist. Cannot designate a player.]

[Cannot proceed. Incorrect information value.]

Continuous errors. The system window’s contents were completely incomprehensible, and the Absolute Being’s gaze returned to Seol-Hwi.

“Haha. It seems like something isn’t working properly.”

Seol-Hwi swung the spear as he continued to speak.

“It can’t be helped. You can’t tell who the real Cheon Wol-seong is. According to the system’s logic, there can’t be two Cheon Wol-seong’s, right? Am I right?”

The Absolute Being paused for a moment.

He couldn’t properly interpret the system’s response.

Then he pointed to the spear and spoke.

“Could it be, that spear is…”

“Yeah. This guy is Cheon Wol-seong.”

The system was also indicating that another Cheon Wol-seong was the spear.

“And incidentally, by observing your actions closely, a pretty good idea came to mind. If the real Cheon Wol-seong disappears, what will happen to you, who is the system itself?”

“Think about it. You guys were created due to Cheon Wol-seong’s rejection in the first place. If that target disappears… wouldn’t you all become unable to exist?”

“What, this is ridiculous…”

“You’ll know if it’s ridiculous once you try.”

Seol-Hwi tilted the spear shaft flatly and grasped it with both hands.

“Shall we give it a try?”

The Absolute Being hurriedly waved his hand to stop him, but it was no use.

The spear shaft broke mercilessly and fell helplessly to the ground.

[...Error! Cheon Wol-seong has already been removed. Error! Error! Cannot execute. Removal is already complete. Incorrect data value.]

[Cannot be verified.]

And when Seol-Hwi slowly raised his head again to look at him.

Suddenly, lines were drawn on the Absolute Being’s body, and it was splitting apart.

In shock, the Absolute Being.

With an echoing voice, he slowly disappeared.

As if showing the end of the system.