The Gentleman at the End

Not just the imbalance of the world, the spread of evil permeates the style of this city,

The rainy season is always a frequent visitor to the Body City, with rain falling almost nine out of ten days,

The edges surrounding this city are filled with portals connecting various worlds, and currently, a door decorated with plant motifs opens outward,

The Purple Lung Venerable leads two newcomers to this city, which was once a place only the gods were privileged to visit. It is the city closest to the Divine Rank Plane and the most important central hub on the Main Material Plane, the bearing of the plane.

The gods monitor, manage, and quickly travel to various associated worlds using this city as the central axis.

Yi Chen originally thought that a bunch of self-proclaimed gods would immediately arrive here, bind him and Lorrian, and take them to a so-called testing site.

In reality, there were neither Gatekeepers nor any gods present; only the rain welcomed them.

The old Purple Lung pointed towards the deep parts of the city, "Let's go~ Follow me to the registration office, where you will undergo a detailed soul inspection and receive a clear individual report. Your subsequent journey will be arranged based on this report."

Yi Chen gazed out at the rain-drenched city, like a jungle of steel, its size possibly larger than a conventional nation, "Is there no car to get us there?"

"The people who can arrive here are either elites from various worlds with a Rating of [S] or higher existences who have already obtained Divine Status like us. Vehicles would only take up space here; walking is the best way to move around."

"Let's go."

For the most part, it was Yi Chen chatting with the Purple Lung Avatar along the way, with Lorrian staying quiet, or rather, observing and Sensing more often.

He was observing a world he had never seen, observing the moon that existed in this world, and Sensing the Moon Transformation Disease on William's body.

Unfortunately, there was no trace of William here at all.

『What is this William guy scheming…』

By now, Lorrian had mostly merged with chaos. He wanted to meet William in person, to measure up against him. However, when he finally had the chance to come to the outside world, he was told that William had never appeared here and had completely disappeared two years ago.

『No one can remain unexposed by Moonlight forever…When I dominate the moons of all worlds, I will surely illuminate your whereabouts, William, and reveal your true conspiracy.』

Following the old Purple Lung as they moved swiftly, they marveled at the city's enormity, never having seen such a vast and densely packed city before.

Yi Chen asked again, "Isn't it said that only you gods could initially set foot here, and that foreign talent was only introduced recently? How come the building density is so high?"

"Only a few special or sufficiently high-level gods need no offerings from disciples or followers. Most gods, even those like me, the Heavenly Venerates, need 'incense'."

"You must have noticed that most buildings merge theological architecture. These people seem to 'go to work and come back', but they're actually engaging in efficient faith management and the daily maintenance of 'Carriers', ensuring that our divine descents go smoothly without any mistakes, saving us a lot of trouble.

They are only temporarily residing here and will return to their original worlds for vacation or resignation.

Of course, a few outstanding ones might be selected by the gods they serve, ascending to a higher Divine Rank Plane to become a true disciple, later gaining the opportunity to touch Divine Status."

"The Carrier… are those the guys I fought on the stone platform before?"

"Yes.

This is currently the pinnacle work of technology and theology and is the source of the city's name. Gods who achieve ascension through Divine Status cannot reside in the Middle Level Plane.

Our original forms and most avatars can only operate in the Divine Rank Plane. To intervene in matters below, we used to rely on performing certain miracles or descending through the flesh of a disciple or believer.

But the former doesn't work very well,

The latter increases the physical burden on the believer, possibly ruining them for life, and relying on a mortal body cannot fully exert all powers, making it difficult to handle troublesome matters.

Eventually, through the fusion of technology and theology, a 'Perfect Carrier' was created, resembling a puppet structure, which needs to be stored in corresponding temples or sanctuaries for long periods, constantly accepting incense, offerings, kneeling, etc., and continuously drawing on power supply.

Such carriers can easily host our avatars or even the descent of our original forms, unleashing most powers with few limitations."

"Unleashing most powers, that's not much then."

"What you defeated was just an Avatar Carrier, not the original form! However, Yi Chen, you truly are impressive, as even this old man here is quite apprehensive of what lies behind you.

Your level has already reached the threshold of godhood, though there's still quite a road ahead…If your mouth could be a little cleaner, I wouldn't mind lending you a hand or two."

"Old geezer… When I go to that so-called testing site, wouldn't you people confine me suddenly upon discovering the Evil God behind me?"

"How dare you speak like that! No matter how vile this old man may be, I wouldn't stoop so low to engage in such underhanded acts. Rest assured~ The Evil God behind you may indeed oppose us gods, even having had numerous conflicts.

But with a common enemy at hand, as long as your personal Heart is up to standard, there won't be any issues."

During the idle chatter, the group arrived at a unique building in the city center.

Before the pitch-black towering building, neon lights somehow projected the symbol of the Eye of Horus mid-air.

Moreover, the eye formed by the lights seemed alive, able to move with Yi Chen and the others.

The entire building showed no signs of door structures,

As the Purple Lung Avatar of the Heavenly Venerate prepared to test the two, a beam of moonlight revealed a hidden door embedded within the walls.

Such trickery was nothing to Lorrian.

"I'll lead the way, and you two follow behind. This testing building isn't managed by the divine rank plane of my presence but by another group that loves residing in the Sand Plane.

However, I must admit that their crafted eyes are very clear and beautiful, skilled at Observation.

Before the test begins, let me handle all communications."

Just as the three entered the hallway, the symbol of the Eye of Horus reemerged on the walls, followed by a human in Egyptian garb emerging from the walls in a sandy form, with the symbol right on his forehead.

Although not from the same Divine Domain, this staff member still bowed deeply to the Heavenly Venerate.

"According to the information above, Golden Lung Venerable, you should have brought eleven new recruits from the Sick Focus, so why is it only two arrived, and not brought by your original form?"

"The situation is like this…"

After a simple explanation, the person took a closer look at Yi Chen and Lorrian. To his surprise, despite being just a staff member, he was granted temporary use of the Eye of Horus.

From entering to now, no matter how he observed, he could not see through the two 'new recruits' before him.

One emitted an intense aura of Moonlight, while the other was Concealed beneath seawater, even inducing a feeling of Death dragging one into the Deep Sea after prolonged peeping.

"Alright, follow me! Since this is a special recommendation by the Heavenly Venerate, I suppose the two new recruits are extraordinary. Please head to the testing room first.

To ensure the validity of the test and respect the Heavenly Venerate's visit, I will summon a hero, Pharaoh, or true god who once held the Eye of Horus in history to conduct a one-on-two inspection on the new recruits as an Avatar Carrier."

Unexpectedly,

The staff member didn't even need to head to the temple.

As the group walked down the hallway, a lightning bolt struck directly at the top of the building.

Deep within the building, a temple of ancient Egyptian style awoke a highly respected Pharaoh from history. The Third Eye on his forehead opened in an Instant, penetrating layers of barriers to fall upon Yi Chen.

Penetrating the mist of Death, reaching the deep, dark ocean, infiltrating the seawater where no living thing can exist, and seeing the god who died at the deepest point.

"…The legend is true; this Supreme God indeed recruited a Disciple in the lower planes…"