"Explain!!!"
Bibi Dong's voice was so cold it could drop ice crystals.
It felt like a cold wind blowing through your bones, freezing your very soul.
The hand on her neck tightened even more.
It felt like the oxygen in my lungs was instantly sucked out.
Chen An's vision blurred intermittently, but his mindset had completely changed.
[System Daddy! You've finally arrived!]
He almost burst out laughing.
That cold, mechanical voice.
Hearing this now, it sounds better than any heavenly music.
"Ding! 'The System of Becoming Stronger Through Deception' has been activated!"
"The goal of this system is to transform the host into an all-around powerhouse across all realms."
"As long as you successfully deceive others and make them believe what you say, you will receive corresponding system rewards based on the status and strength of the person who believes you and the degree of their belief."
"The newbie gift pack has been issued. Please check it yourself."
A blue light screen, visible only to him, suddenly unfolded before his eyes.
The interface design is cool and exudes a high-tech feel.
Right in the middle, a golden gift bag was spinning around.
Too flashy.
"Activate! Quickly!"
Chen An roared inwardly.
His face turned a deep liver color from holding it in.
If he doesn't get something soon, he'll become the first unlucky transmigrator to be strangled the moment he sees the system.
The thought had barely formed when the golden gift pack exploded with a "bang".
The countless points of light "whooshed" together and coalesced into three cards.
[Congratulations, host, you have obtained: Best Actor-Level Acting Card (Consumable) x1]
[Introduction: After using this, you'll be an Oscar-winning actor within ten minutes. Emotions, expressions, and body language will all look incredibly realistic. Friendly reminder: Acting is fine, but don't get too caught up in it, okay!]
[Congratulations, host, you have obtained: Divine Aura Simulator (Trial Version) x1]
[Description: After use, it simulates an ancient divine aura, causing mental crushing to beings below the god level. Friendly reminder: This product only provides special effects, not life or death. We are not responsible for any consequences from excessive showing off.]
[Congratulations, host, you have obtained: Unspeakable Divine Shadow Effect Card (Consumable) x1]
[Description: After use, a gigantic divine shadow, purely of light and shadow, will be projected behind you, making your B-level appearance incredibly powerful. Friendly reminder: This effect consumes a lot of power; please make sure there are no other light sources nearby to steal your spotlight before showing off.]
After scanning the descriptions of the three cards, Chen An felt numb.
My mind went blank for a moment.
It felt like a million alpacas were galloping through my mind.
What the hell?!
[what the hell? ! ]
[Acting skills card? Simulator? Special effects card?]
[Is this all the newbie gift pack? All fancy stuff? Not even a basic sword?!]
Chen An was internally trembling with rage.
[Is this lousy system trying to make me verbally kill a level 99 Limit Douluo?]
[Other people's systems start with either a god-level martial soul or an overpowered cultivation technique; at the very least, they have a stat allocation panel!]
[So, all that's left for me is the PowerPoint presentation and stage lighting?]
[Was I sent to Douluo Continent to participate in "An Actor Prepares"?]
"I'm giving you one last chance."
Bibi Dong's voice interrupted his inner monologue.
The murderous intent exploded without any attempt to conceal it, and the knuckles of the fingers gripping his throat turned white.
She lost her patience.
This child is behaving very strangely and knows too many secrets.
How could a six-year-old child possibly know those secrets?
Or perhaps someone told him.
Or perhaps someone used some kind of peculiar soul skill to speak through his body.
But regardless of the possibility, simply crushing it is the easiest way.
The scent of death was palpable.
The murderous aura that seemed capable of crushing souls instantly cleared the mental barrage from Chen An's mind.
He had no way out.
This is a gamble.
On one side of the gambling table was his life, and on the other side was this unreliable charlatan system.
[Damn it, let's do it!]
[So what if I die! It's better than being used as a guinea pig for dissection and research!]
[It's just acting! I even faked a terminal illness back in the day to skip class! Today I'll show you what it's like!]
In the blink of an eye.
Chen An made up his mind.
"System! Immediately activate the [Actor-Level Acting Card]!"
"Ding! [Actor-level Acting Card] has been used, lasting for ten minutes. Enjoy your performance!"
The card transformed into a stream of light and entered Chen An's brow.
In an instant, his mind was flooded with a massive amount of information.
Performance experience, emotional engagement, and facial expression management.
We have them all.
One second his face was contorted with fear and suffocation, the next second it relaxed instantly.
"well--"
A soft sigh escaped his lips.
That voice was not at all like that of a six-year-old child; it carried a sense of profound wisdom and compassion that seemed to have seen through the ages.
His eyes, wide with fear, slowly closed.
When I open my eyes again...
There was no trace of panic left inside, only an empty indifference.
It was as if an ancient being, which had been asleep for hundreds of millions of years, had awakened in the body of a mortal.
Bibi Dong's pupils suddenly contracted.
She could clearly feel that the child in her arms had changed its "aura".
Everything has changed completely.
One second it was a trembling ant.
In that instant, it became a divine abode overlooking all living beings.
He, the Pope, had become like an ant that could be crushed at will.
This drastic contrast gave her a sudden shock, and the hand gripping his neck unconsciously loosened its pressure slightly.
"I?"
Chen An spoke, a smile playing on his lips—a smile that was three parts self-mockery, three parts sorrow, and four parts helplessness, enough to form a perfect arc (｡・́ㅿ・̀｡).
"I am the son of a god from the divine realm. I perished here while trying to repair the flaws in this plane."
His gaze passed over Bibi Dong and looked at the magnificent golden dome of the Papal Palace. His eyes seemed to wander into another world.
"Today, I am merely using this mortal body to awaken a wisp of my broken divine consciousness."
He spoke slowly, each word seemingly carrying a strange rhythm, striking Bibi Dong's heart.
'The Son of God, who repaired the plane, perished and his divine consciousness awakened.'
These phrases, taken together, have a powerful impact.
Bibi Dong was completely dumbfounded (⊙x⊙;).
[Son of God? ]
That should only exist in the realm of gods, how could it possibly appear here...?
But if not, how would he know about Qian Xunji's death and the Rakshasa God's Trial?
Could it be... that it's all true?
Is there really a so-called "loophole" in Douluo Continent?
Countless thoughts churned within her, and even her resolute heart began to crack.
But Bibi Dong is still Bibi Dong.
She was the first female pope to emerge from a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood.
After a brief moment of shock, doubt took over again.
A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, but more than that, disbelief.
She parted her red lips slightly, a cold smile curving her lips.
"Son of God?"
A cold laugh echoed through the hall, filled with mockery.
"The story was so well-crafted that I almost believed it myself."
Bibi Dong took a step forward, her fair and flawless face once again drawing close to Chen An's.
The terrifying pressure of soul power once again crashed down on Chen An like a tsunami.
"Since you claim to be the son of God, then let me witness your divine power."
Her voice instantly turned cold, revealing a murderous intent.
"Otherwise, I wouldn't mind crushing a bragging ant with my own hands!"
Under terrifying pressure, Chen An's small, thin body swayed back and forth, feeling as if it would be torn apart at any moment.
But the expression on his face remained that of a compassionate indifference, as steady as an old dog.
However, he was already in a state of utter chaos inside.
Holy crap! Holy crap! Holy crap!
This woman isn't falling for it!
[System! Hurry! Think of a solution! I'm waiting online, it's urgent!!!]
[If you don't bring out the real deal soon, your host won't be able to keep up the act!]
(End of chapter)