Mystery Paradise: Wishing Power Demon
Chapter 409 - 408: Witnessing

Chapter 409: Chapter 408: Witnessing

Chaoyang extended his hand to her, but it wasn’t to bid her farewell.

"I have a suggestion. Stay, and keep Kokomoqi company. Although everyone can’t remember the name of the Mist God, the residents surely remember you after all these years of spreading the teachings of the Paradise Sect, so there is really no need for you to live alone as you did in the past."

"What, you want me to serve the Paradise Sect for a lifetime?" The Shadow’s face showed a smile that wasn’t quite a smile, "As for a solitary life, I have grown accustomed to it. These past few days have indeed been unusually lively for me. While enjoyable, I can’t neglect my responsibilities."

Mere pleasure or hobbies couldn’t hold her back, Chaoyang realized, she was not the same kind of person as Kokomoqi.

If she were to be compared to a person, she would be more like a willful ascetic.

If not for this, she probably wouldn’t have persisted for over a thousand years.

He decisively played his trump card, "What I mean is, your staying would be better for the human world."

"Are you saying that I am no longer important to the people of today?"

"No, no, no, you’ve misunderstood me. What is the purpose of the mist? It’s to eliminate the influence of the Evil God... After all, the Latter Divine can’t confront the Primordial Gods directly. The Envoy of Mist also has limited influence on the mundane world, so at the most critical moment, summoning the mist is the only choice." Chaoyang spoke eloquently, "But now it’s different. The Paradise Sect has a large following, strong strength, and even controls three cities, with a significant intervention in the secular world. As for me... you’ve seen it yourself, one victory and one draw against the incursions of the Evil God, a record-breaking achievement. So, if you stay, it doesn’t mean giving up your duty, but instead forming a powerful alliance. Do you understand what I’m saying?"

The Shadow was stunned.

She clearly hadn’t expected him to have such an argument.

"Let me put it more simply," he said. "The Sect of Hidden Mist’s method was to identify the signs, send people, call upon the mist, and cover up the evil... a reluctant choice, because while the mist could protect the human psyche, it also brought a great deal of unnecessary casualties. And the Paradise Sect, in order to eradicate the evil here, had to add two more steps: disperse the mist and solve the problem."

Chaoyang let go of her hand and smiled slightly, "But what if we combine forces? The procedure could be simplified to identifying the signs, summoning Paradise, and resolving the issue. Wouldn’t that be much more efficient?"

"This..." The Mist God didn’t know how to respond for a moment.

From what she had seen so far, the Paradise Sect indeed had such strength.

The Envoy of Mist was more like a scout sentinel, incapable of truly stopping evil acts. But the Paradise Sect was different. Leisk had told her that back in Magnificent Castle, the sect had seized control of the city by force and had brought all the nobles who had committed serious crimes to justice.

The paths the two sides had taken were different from the start.

"Or are you worried about the issue of wishing power?" Chaoyang struck while the iron was hot, "I was indeed curious before. The Mist God had been categorized as an Evil God, supposedly unable to garner more wishing power, yet you’ve survived for over a thousand years, with strength far exceeding Kokomoqi’s. Could it be that these patches of mist are the true source of your wishing power?"

The calm expression on the Shadow’s face finally broke.

But she wasn’t angry; instead, she laughed lightly, "You really... act very much like a human. Provocation won’t work on me. Although the Misty Zone indeed impacts my wishing power, I’ve already said that the duty of divinities has an end. If sunlight could reach every corner of the world, I would have no objections even if I perished."

Uh... had he overplayed his hand?

Before Chaoyang could speak, she continued, "However, I accept your proposal."

"Huh?"

"If problems can be solved without summoning the mist, there is no reason for me to refuse," the Mist God said wistfully, "In fact, every Envoy of Mist makes the utmost effort to prevent tragedy before sounding the horn. Among my children... some, due to the heavy burden of their hearts, ultimately failed to fulfill their duties and chose suicide instead. If the Paradise Sect can eliminate the evil on my behalf, it would undoubtedly be exhilarating news for Leisk and the others."

"I guess Kokomoqi will be very happy to hear this news," Chaoyang was relieved, "Then... let’s sign a contract."

"Contract?"

"Yes. Even if you lose all the mist, with the support of the Paradise Sect, you will never see the day when your wishing power runs out," the demon promised.

...

City of Defense welcomed another evening. As the sun set, it bathed the entire beach in a golden-red hue.

Chaoyang, accompanied by Ailuodi, headed up the cliffs above the beach cave.

This spot offered a panoramic view of the sea at dusk and was considered a great viewing point on Earth; however, for generations of fishermen who lived by the sea, the capricious ocean was not a place to linger and reminisce.

"It’s truly beautiful..." Ailuodi walked to the edge of the cliff, admiring the afterglow on the horizon, "It’s true that no matter when, seeing the sea always brings joy to one’s heart."

"It would be even better with a bottle of apple-flavored soda right now," Chaoyang agreed.

"Why apple-flavored?"

"Because the fresh scent of apples goes well with the sea."

Ailuodi smacked her lips, seemingly imagining the combination, "I prefer cola. You didn’t bring me here just to see the sea, did you?"

"Well, that’s right... I’ve met all the conditions for ascension to godhood, so I wanted you to be a witness to it."

"Wait, what do you mean by ascension to godhood?" the Angel showed surprise, "Aren’t you a demon? Won’t you stop being human after becoming a god?"

"Uh... it’s not really like that," Chaoyang scratched his head, "These so-called divinities, it’s just a term used in this world. Think of it like a job change in a game. It can enhance abilities, make the health bar thicker, and so on... Of course, it still falls within the range of humanity, and the appearance won’t change much either."

"I thought you’d turn into an invisible man or a giant..." she let out a sigh of relief, "To be honest, those divinities don’t look much like humans."

"Shall I start then?"

"Wait a second, let me mentally prepare myself..." Ailuodi took a deep breath, "Is there anything I need to do?"

"No need, just watching is fine."

"Then... why choose me to witness it?" her voice grew softer, and her eyes drifted to the side.

"Because we have a contract, and I trust you the most," Chaoyang smiled.

"Is, is that so?" Ailuodi replied with mixed emotions.

And at that moment, he entered a state of deep contemplation.

The Divine Country was already in his possession, and now all he had to do was to determine what the Divine Fire was to complete all the steps of ascension. According to Shi Yin, Unfathomed would not abandon or cede authority, which meant that when he ceased to exist, his authority would revert back to Unfathomed without leaving any relics. This outcome was actually more desirable for Chaoyang. The Divine Fire was thus determined. He had delayed for a week mainly to let Shi Yin thoroughly check the Polyhedral Cone for any traps left by the Primordial Gods.

"What will I encounter next?" he queried inwardly, "Will I face inner demons, or do I need the approval of some ancient being?"

"Ha... You think it’s like transcending a calamity?" Shi Yin replied, not without sarcasm, "Ascending to godhood is like climbing stairs. When you step onto the top floor, everything will fall into place naturally. However, it’s also a one-way journey. Once you become a divinity, you can only die as a god; you will not suffer birth, aging, sickness, death. Only wishing power will measure everything, and this force will be with you for life."

"That’s it? So how will I know where I’ve gotten stronger?"

"It’s an innate instinct. You don’t need any learning to grasp it. But considering your lower level, it will be hard to enhance everything all at once, so it’s best to decide on a primary direction for improvement at the moment of ascension," Shi Yin’s tone was full of ’I’ve really put my heart into this for you, remember to repay me well later’), "Perhaps one of the demon abilities, I think it’s much more useful than the little girl’s magic. Besides, since you won’t leave behind any Divine Fire after death, you don’t need to worry about someone else misusing whatever power you choose to amplify."