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"Why do you think mortals would betray their gods?"

He asked a question in Chen Guan's mind.

"Is it because the gods no longer answer their prayers? Or because the gods have sent down calamity?"

The coffin provided ample emotional value.

He snorted coldly.

"Those are just appearances used to deceive people."

"There is only one reason why He was betrayed and abandoned by the believers He created."

Barr stated a harsh truth in this solemn tone.

"Because He is guiding that civilization, along with everything that exists in that world, toward ultimate nothingness, which is also the origin of the Lord of Nothingness."

He paused briefly to give the coffin time to process the matter.

"His influence is extremely subtle. By the time the most brilliant minds finally realize that the world is irreversibly heading towards destruction, it is almost too late."

"Those who do not resist will inevitably perish."

Barr gave his final summary.

"So they had no choice but to use the most drastic method to personally send this Lord who had given them everything to his doom."

The complex information conveyed by Baal swirled repeatedly in Chen Guan's mind.

If the Lord of Nothingness were alive, the world would perish.

That's why believers kill gods so that the world can continue, but they still love their gods, which is why those souls of the dead experience all sorts of emotions.

Seeing that there was nothing interesting here, Baal didn't say anything more and resumed his role as an observer.

Chen Guan's attention returned to reality, and he quickly gathered up all his complicated thoughts.

Su Yuehe still looked at him with that worried gaze, which made Chen Guan feel a little embarrassed, which was rare for him.

"I'm really fine, I'm just thinking about some things."

"Thinking about something?"

Yin Chen followed slowly beside him, her beautiful eyes revealing an obvious sense of inquiry.

"Are you trying to explain to us what kind of big scene you encountered after you went in?"

The young man crossed his arms and resumed his usual composed demeanor, but his curiosity was clearly evident in his words.

"That's right, that's right!"

Hong Yuan, carrying a giant axe, strode over, her loud voice echoing through the empty passage.

"Tell me quickly, was that guy difficult to deal with? Did you defeat him or just send him to the afterlife?"

In Hong Yuan's opinion, such a terrifying atmosphere must mean there is a super powerful big boss inside.

She bombarded him with a barrage of questions, her energetic demeanor leaving Chen Guan no time to think.

An Changqing did not press for answers; he kept his gaze fixed on the coffin with a calm expression.

"Chen Guan, we don't care what you've gained."

"We only care whether that presence still poses a threat, and whether it has caused you any irreversible damage?"

This inquiry was tactful enough; everyone was worried that Chen Guan would be consumed by that immense negative emotion, fearing that some kind of hidden danger had been forcibly left deep within his mind.

Having strong mental strength and keen perception is not always a good thing.

As for what Yin Chen said about gods and gods, no one cared anymore. After all, it was too absurd, and no one dared to believe that their classmate had suddenly ascended to godhood.

Su Yuehe nodded repeatedly, looking ahead with concern.

"Yes, Chen Guan, you don't need to rush to explain. Just tell us how you are now."

Long Ao maintained his habit of silence, but he quietly adjusted his position and walked side by side with Chen Guan to express his firm stance.

Seeing the concerned expressions on his companions' faces, Chen Guan's previously chaotic thoughts gradually calmed down.

The truth revealed by Barr is far too complex.

The ancient entity that led the entire civilization to its demise cannot be explained in a few words, and there is absolutely no need to reveal such a thing.

Some secrets are best kept to him alone.

Chen Guan made a quick decision in his mind, then looked up and scanned everyone in front of him.

"Your previous guesses were basically correct."

"That was indeed a god betrayed by his believers and abandoned by the entire civilization."

Upon hearing this opening remark, Hong Yuan immediately displayed an expression of "I didn't expect this."

Chen Guan continued his story without pausing.

"Endless years have eroded its original form, leaving only resentment and an obsession with revenge that remain here, forming that black river."

This brief description perfectly corresponds to what everyone had seen and heard before.

"That voice is a trap He has set for choosing a successor."

"Although I don't know what kind of connection I have with Him, I defeated His lingering resentment and freed the countless vengeful spirits that lingered here. This is how it should have been; I simply restored it to its former state."

The atmosphere around them lightened considerably after Chen Guan gave this half-true, half-false explanation.

"I knew it!"

Hong Yuan hoisted the heavy giant axe onto her shoulder, her face beaming with undisguised excitement and admiration.

"I knew that guy was no match for you!"

She waved her empty hand forcefully.

"Defeat the lingering resentment and liberate the vengeful spirits—that sounds pretty cool!"

The process didn't matter to her; as long as Chen Guan resolved the problem cleanly and efficiently, that was enough.

Su Yuehe let out a long sigh of relief, her tense shoulders relaxing. Her eyes, looking at Chen Guan, were filled with lingering fear and relief.

"That's wonderful, those souls can finally rest in peace."

She said softly that she had the deepest sympathy for those souls trapped for eternity.

Now, hearing that they have been relieved of their sorrow, she felt a sense of relief. After all, she had deeply resonated with those emotions, knew their pain, and naturally hoped that they would be relieved soon.

"Are you alright?"

Su Yuehe took a step forward and carefully examined the hem and cuffs of Chen Guan's clothes.

Hmm, the hem of my clothes isn't dirty.

"That kind of resentful power must be very difficult to deal with."

"fine."

Chen Guan shook his head, offering a reassuring response.

An Changqing had been listening quietly until this moment, when he finally spoke, his voice as steady and reliable as ever.

"Thank you for your hard work. Now that the threat here has been eliminated, let's leave as soon as possible. Obviously, this place is still too dangerous, and besides, I'm afraid there's nothing else you want, Yuehe."

He looked around at his surroundings.

"The results of this exploration have far exceeded expectations, and there is no need to create any further complications."

An Changqing's suggestion was immediately approved by everyone.

No one wanted to linger in this empty and gloomy ruin.

The previous ordeal had already exhausted the team, and now that the crisis was over, the desire to return to the ground as soon as possible was growing stronger in everyone's minds.

Even Su Yuehe agreed; it was enough to learn about a lost piece of history.