Godslayer: I, the agent of the God of Drama, am here to begin the show.

Is it really that simple?

Yang Jian could hardly believe it.

After all, it took even himself hundreds of years to see the truth behind the Mountain and River Map.

Even with the blessing of the Heavenly Eye, this was still achieved.

Countless people are so engrossed in the "landscape painting" that they fail to recognize themselves or reality.

Even if they are gods, so what?

If you cannot have a clear understanding of this world, you will still become nourishment for it.

To maintain the operation of its internal world.

That's why Yang Jian told Lin Ze that if they failed this time, they would lose everything.

Yang Jian wasn't bluffing him; it was true!

Even so, Lin Ze still resolutely went inside.

Yang Jian initially thought that he was overestimating himself, thinking that he had achieved some success in the mortal world and therefore believed that other things in the world were just as simple.

Yang Jian had originally planned to teach Lin Ze a lesson through this incident.

But now it seems like I've been taught a lesson!

"Is it really that simple?"

"Was it your deity secretly helping you? Is that why you were able to decipher the world of the Mountain and River Map so quickly?"

At this moment, Yang Jian finally found a reason that he could accept.

It's definitely not enough to rely on Lin Ze, a mere mortal.

If you add the deity behind him, then it's hard to say.

Thinking about it this way, Yang Jian felt much better.

Because in this way, he lost to an unknown god, not a mortal.

If it were someone else, Yang Jian might not have this kind of mentality.

But this person is Lin Ze!

Yang Jian still needed to find some psychological comfort for himself.

Otherwise, it would be somewhat embarrassing for a god to be inferior to a mortal.

Within the circle of deities, he was at least a person of some standing.

We can't afford to lose face like that.

Lin Ze scratched his head. To be honest, he didn't know if the God of Drama had gotten involved in this matter.

If things are really as Yang Jian said, then it's quite possible that the God of Drama intervened to help him.

Why didn't Lin Ze feel anything at all?

Could this be... my true strength?!

That's right!

That's it!

I, Lin Ze, am just that strong!

Just then, Yuanshi Tianzun saw through Yang Jian's thoughts.

Although he really wanted to help Yang Jian, he still had to tell them the truth.

Even if what he said next might make Yang Jian lose face.

But he still had to say it.

We can't keep him in the dark.

Yuanshi Tianzun chuckled and said, "Yang Jian, I know you can't accept this fact right now."

"But you've seen the situation for yourself; that's just how it is."

"Even with divine assistance in secret, Lin Ze could not possibly pass the test of the Mountain and River Map so quickly."

Upon hearing this, Yang Jian became somewhat anxious.

"Heavenly Venerable One, but Lin Ze is just a..."

Before he could finish speaking, Yuanshi Tianzun raised his hand to interrupt him.

"Stop, stop, stop. I know what you're trying to say."

"You're just an ordinary person, how could you possibly pass the test of the Mountain and River Map? Is that what you're going to say?"

Yang Jian, whose thoughts had been guessed, was momentarily speechless with embarrassment.

He can no longer speak.

If I continue talking, I'll only make myself look petty and lacking in magnanimity.

Jealous of the abilities of a mortal.

Therefore, Yang Jian could not say anything else under any circumstances.

Yuanshi Tianzun continued, "Sometimes, we shouldn't set the threshold between gods and mortals too high."

"What does it matter if you're just a mortal? What does it matter if you're a god?"

"Weren't we gods once mortals too?"

"And don't forget, quite a few gods have fallen within the Mountain and River Map."

"They can't even get through their own problems, so how much can the deity behind Lin Ze help him?"

"Perhaps he did help Lin Ze, but overall, Lin Ze was the decisive factor in this matter."

It took Yang Jian a long time to process all this information.

Upon closer reflection, it does seem to be true.

Even gods aren't entirely confident, so how much help can the god behind Lin Ze provide?

That's just like what Yuanshi Tianzun said.

This whole thing is basically all thanks to Lin Ze.

Thinking about this made Yang Jian even more depressed.

This makes even less sense.

How could Lin Ze possibly have such a strong will?

If you say he's thinking about Lin Qiye, isn't there also a Lin Qiye in the Mountain and River Map?

How is he able to tell the difference?

Another point is the attitude of the Mountain and River Map towards Lin Ze.

He had never seen the Shanhe Sheji Tu (a map of mountains and rivers) look like this since it first appeared.

He did not approve of the map of mountains and rivers even after others had viewed it.

It just means they won't attack him anymore.

Do you still want to use the power within the Mountain and River Map?

Don't even think about it!

It's already good enough that I didn't hurt you, yet you still wanted to use the Mountain and River Map?

Of all these people, only Yang Jian was recognized by the Mountain and River Map.

Yang Jian can use the power of the Mountain and River Map.

Therefore, this item became Yang Jian's private property.

After all, this thing is very difficult to do. Besides the fact that you can easily lose your life if you're not careful, it also has a fatal flaw.

That means even if you successfully pass the test, he won't approve of you.

You also cannot use his power.

Then why bother going through the thankless test of the Mountain and River Map?

Yang Jian always believed that he was the most suitable person for the "Map of Mountains and Rivers".

Although it's not enough to make him submit yet.

But it's already quite good to have his approval.

Yang Jian didn't dare to hope for too much.

However, he also tried to make the "Map of Mountains and Rivers" submit.

However, when the Map of Mountains and Rivers discovered Yang Jian's intentions, it immediately became unhappy.

It's like an angry girlfriend.

It took Yang Jian a long time to coax him back then.

From then on, Yang Jian gave up on that idea.

He felt that the "Map of Mountains and Rivers" might be such a concept.

They will absolutely not yield.

He always thought this way before he met Lin Ze.

But all of this changed after he met Lin Ze.

He saw with his own eyes the image of mountains, rivers, and the state running up to Lin Ze like a lively little dog!

This was a significant blow to Yang Jian.

It feels like the goddess you cherish is just a simp in other people's eyes.

This was the thing Yang Jian could least accept.

At this moment, Yang Jian, still somewhat unwilling, asked, "Lin Ze, I have a question for you now. Answer truthfully!"

"When did you develop self-awareness?!"

When did you begin to have self-awareness?

This is indeed a difficult question to answer.

Lin Ze thought for a moment, "Let me think, if I remember correctly, I should have been three years old at that time."

"From that time on, it already possessed self-awareness."

"But I was just a baby then, so I don't remember much."

Yang Jian hesitated, as if he wanted to speak.

He was talking about the world depicted in the "Map of Mountains and Rivers," but Lin Ze was actually talking to him about the real world!

I don't know if he really didn't know, or if he was just pretending not to know!

Regardless of the answer, he needs to know what he wants today.

Otherwise, Lin Ze won't be leaving today!

"I'm referring to when you began to have self-awareness after entering the 'Map of Mountains and Rivers'."

"That is, you begin to realize that this world is not real, but fictional."

Yang Jian asked the question again with a serious expression.

Upon hearing this, Lin Ze realized that he was referring to the world depicted in the "Map of Mountains and Rivers".

Lin Ze suddenly realized, "Oh, so that's what you meant. I thought it was something else."

"I knew this world was fake the moment I stepped inside."

"What's there to ask?"

"?!"

Yang Jian asked incredulously, "Wait a minute! You mean you knew this world was fake from the moment you entered it?"

Lin Ze nodded nonchalantly, "Okay."

At this moment, Yang Jian recalled what Lin Ze had said before.

He said he didn't come out because he thought it was fun.

Thinking of this, Yang Jian broke out in a cold sweat.

He quickly asked for confirmation, "So, you can leave that world from the very beginning?"

"The reason you don't come out is because you think this world is fun and strange?"

Lin Ze said, "Yeah, don't you feel curious after going to a strange world?"

"The world I was in back then was somewhat like ancient times in history; there were emperors back then too."

"However, unlike in ancient times, that world actually had all sorts of demons and monsters."

"If you think about it that way, I feel that world is quite similar to our world, except that it was in ancient times."

At this moment, Yuanshi Tianzun and Yang Jian exchanged a glance.

They already had a sufficient understanding of the "Map of Mountains and Rivers".

Since he appeared, no one has ever heard of anyone traveling to that world.

However, Lin Ze's appearance shattered previous views.

This map of the land and grain can even travel to the past!

However, judging from the current situation, he probably doesn't have the ability to change history.

It's just a rehash of the real world from before.

Otherwise, they might not exist now.

Why are you two staring at me like that?

"Is something wrong?"

"What I'm saying is all true. If you don't believe me, you can check the surveillance footage."

"Such a high-level artifact should have this function, right?"

Lin Ze also noticed something was wrong at this moment.

Yang Jian and Yuanshi Tianzun looked at him as if he were a strange person.

That kind of gaze really made him uncomfortable.

However, at this moment, Yuanshi Tianzun smiled and said softly, "We believe everything you say."

"But I have to tell you something, which may be completely different from the worldview you learned before."

Lin Ze frowned. Was this someone trying to tell him some secret he didn't know?

Could it be that they are only now forced to tell me because I have stumbled upon some unspeakable secrets?

Lin Ze took a deep breath. "Don't worry, I can accept it."

Without any hesitation, Yuanshi Tianzun said, "Actually, the world you just experienced really exists."

"It happened five hundred years ago."

"?!"

"It really exists? Then why isn't what I learned in my history textbooks like this?"

Lin Ze asked almost subconsciously.

When people acquire new knowledge, they tend to refute it immediately, firmly believing in their own deeply held worldview.

When Lin Ze was in school, he memorized all that knowledge.

It's normal to feel rejection.

Yuanshi Tianzun continued, "This is normal."

"No matter the dynasty, it's impossible for most people to know the truth about this world."

"These are things that won't be recorded in textbooks."

"Just like ordinary people, they still won't know the truth about this world."

"Even those lucky enough to see the truth will have their memories erased afterward."

"They won't remember the war of gods; they'll only remember that a natural disaster turned Cangnan City into this state."

Lin Ze countered, "With so many people here, aren't you afraid of missing one or two?"

"So, does that mean your classified planning department's project is doomed?"

The Primordial Celestial Venerable smiled slightly. "Have you ever encountered a lunatic in your life?"

"Is he saying something you've never heard before?"

Even if you heard the truth about the world, you wouldn't believe it; you'd just think he was crazy.

People only believe what they want to believe.

"Now you understand, right?"

Lin Ze nodded quietly, "Mm..."

Actually, his reaction was just subconscious.

If you think about it carefully, many details don't stand up to scrutiny.

For example, does mystery appear suddenly?

It didn't exist in other dynasties, but suddenly it appeared in this era?

is it possible?

It's obvious that this is impossible.

Therefore, it is quite reasonable to prove that mystery has existed for a long time, but we just didn't know it.

In addition, there is another thing that can prove this point.

Those were the first generation of Night's Watchmen. Back then, they weren't called Night's Watchmen; they were called the Demon Suppression Division.

It has the same name as the faction Lin Qiye controlled in the previous world.

It was from that time that formal official organizations were established.

But can you say that mystery began in that era?

No, because you don't know what happened before that.

So, upon closer examination, this wasn't entirely unexpected for Lin Ze.

However, at this moment, Yuanshi Tianzun spoke up, "I can understand how you feel right now."

"Shocking, isn't it?"

Lin Ze: "..."

"No, you wouldn't understand why I pretend to be shocked when I'm not."

Therefore, Lin Ze could only pretend to be shocked.

Just then, Yuanshi Tianzun suddenly spoke up, "Alright, that's all for now."

Before I leave, let me give you one last gift.

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