World version update

Chapter 268 Corrupted Memories, A Mysterious Journey

"Again?"

Lu Yan curled his lip and couldn't help but mutter a complaint under his breath.

On the version update screen, the text flashing with scarlet light suddenly went dark, seemingly completely unprepared for Lu Yan's reaction.

When Lu Yan first saw the Eternal Heavenly Venerable's invasion update interface, he was extremely fearful and uneasy.

At the time, Lu Yan believed that the version update interface was his most important trump card. The method by which the Eternal Heavenly Venerable invaded the update interface was too bizarre, making Lu Yan lose his sense of security and even shake his mind.

However, as he repeatedly evaded the schemes of the Celestial Venerable of Immortality, Lu Yan gradually became accustomed to the Celestial Venerable of Immortality's methods.

After entering the Great Collapse Realm, even the Great Collapse Heavenly Dao, which has not yet fully recovered, was able to invade the version update interface.

Lu Yan also took this opportunity to learn about some features of the version update interface from the Great Collapse Heavenly Dao.

The version update interface that appeared before Lu Yan was merely a change in the characteristics of the Unchanging Ones, presented in a way that Lu Yan could understand.

As a transmigrator, Lu Yan was most familiar with various systems in his previous life, so the characteristics of an unchanging individual were transformed into the system interface in Lu Yan's subconscious.

The true nature of the unchanging cannot be summarized by a mere system interface.

The fact that these unique beings in this world and the Heavenly Dao can interfere with the version update interface is essentially an interference with the connection between Lu Yan's subconscious and the characteristics of the Unchanging One.

What may seem like bizarre methods, once their true nature is understood, make it difficult to feel any fear.

Lu Yan stared calmly at the string of scarlet characters, still somewhat curious about how the main god had interfered.

It should be understood that with the collapse of the fragments of the main god version, the main god lost its only medium to this world and was no longer able to send down its will, let alone interfere with the version update interface.

At this moment, the version update interface in front of Lu Yan changed again, and a second version option popped up.

[Main God Version: Enter the Main God Space, and you will be the sole transcendent!]

The originally scarlet characters now possessed a divine, crimson-gold hue, subtly stirring the desires of the heart.

"When intimidation failed, they resorted to bribery?"

Once you enter the system of the Main God Space, regardless of whether you are a reincarnator or a transcendent being, you will be subject to the restrictions of the Main God.

Life and death are in the hands of the supreme god; to eliminate someone is merely a matter of a thought. Otherwise, there would be no such thing as the rule of elimination.

Therefore, no matter how much incentive or pretext is used, it cannot change the naked nature of the Main God Space.

The two consecutive defeats seemed to have angered the main god.

The version update interface in front of Lu Yan began to show strange ripples. The originally calm virtual interface suddenly twisted and deformed, as if the surface of water was being stirred by an invisible force.

A pitch-black hand slowly emerged from the frozen spacetime causality, like a primordial being born from chaos. The hand was as black as ink, yet it seemed deeper than ink, darker than night, as if it could devour all light.

The hand slowly landed in front of Lu Yan, transcending the barriers of countless dimensions, as if entering reality from a phantom plane. The hand opened, and an ancient scroll of parchment gradually unfolded in its palm. It seemed ordinary, yet it exuded an indescribable sense of oppression.

The scarlet script flowed across the parchment, writhing like a living thing, each word seemingly written with the blood of some creature, leaving an eternal mark on the paper.

[The God's Version: Life or death? It's all up to you!]

A deadly threat, causing souls to tremble, permeated the pitch-black palm, like an invisible poison gas invading every inch of Lu Yan's soul.

It was as if if Lu Yan refused, he would be completely erased by this palm, not only his physical body would be annihilated, but his soul and memories would also be erased from the myriad worlds, as if he had never existed.

Faced with the deadly threat before him, Lu Yan smiled.

He slowly extended his palm, took the parchment scroll from the black hand, and then tore it to shreds.

"Your threats are meaningless!"

The next moment, the pitch-black hand reached for Lu Yan's neck, its dark fingertips gleaming with a cold, eerie light. With each inch it approached, the surrounding space and time became increasingly distorted, as if it wanted to strangle Lu Yan right there.

Faced with a crisis that transcends reality, Lu Yan simply put his right index and middle fingers together and slowly touched the space between his eyebrows.

In an instant, everything, including the pitch-black hand, froze, and the entire space-time was completely frozen.

Then the vibrant colors of the world gradually faded, like an old photograph becoming faded and decaying, eventually turning into a memory!

That's right, everything Lu Yan just experienced was just a false memory.

As early as when the version update interface first appeared, Lu Yan had wondered what the main god was using to interfere with the version update interface.

The subsequent scenes of enticement and threats deepened Lu Yan's doubts.

It should be noted that even within the demon version, the Eternal Celestial Venerable needs to use the Gate of Mysterious Female as a medium to interfere with the version update interface.

Not to mention that the Great Transmigration version at this time is isolated from all realms, and the main god has no ability to interfere, let alone directly change the three version options.

Especially when the dark hand appeared, Lu Yan was completely powerless to resist, which was utterly illogical.

The version update has not yet started. Strictly speaking, Lu Yan is still in the Great Transmigration version and is the Lord of the Divine Court who holds the power of the Second Heaven Dao.

Even if the supreme deity were to appear in person, it wouldn't leave Lu Yan utterly powerless to resist.

There was too much eeriness in this scene, and Lu Yan realized that the scene before him was definitely an illusion.

Countless memories flowed through Lu Yan's mind, manipulating fate to lock onto each memory and search for every trace.

The next moment, Lu Yan's eyes shone with golden light, and he manipulated creation to transform into a giant hand that reached into the depths of his memory.

"Got you!"

That was a scene buried deep in my memory: the God of God, sacrificing hundreds of reincarnators, interfered with the version update interface the instant he unleashed the rule of annihilation.

Although it was later censored by the Great Collapse Heavenly Dao, that moment of memory became an indelible anchor point, creating an opportunity for the main god to modify the memory and intimidate Lu Yan later.

The golden hand, formed from the workings of creation, descended, its fingertips tracing the crimson rules of obliteration on the version update interface, instantly causing all the strange phenomena to dissipate.

Memories flashed through his mind like flowing water. Lu Yan slowly opened his eyes, and before him was still the scene of time and space frozen when the version update was launched.

When you look at the version update interface, there is no scarlet text or black hand, just three ordinary options.

[Main God Version: Do you want to understand the meaning of this version? Do you want to truly transcend?]
Mysterious Version: After the fall of the ancients and the slumber of the true gods, only madness remains on the path to transcendence!
Lord Version: This is an era where everyone can be a lord. Expand your territory, train your troops, and advance your technology. Only the ultimate victor can ascend to the Star Realm and raise their divine kingdom.

With none of the three options showing anything unusual, Lu Yan finally felt a little relieved.

My gaze fell on the first option, the God version. Without the God's interference with my memories, the text description following the God version was exactly the same as the last time I saw the God version, without any changes.

This is enough to prove that even the only one in this world is powerless to interfere in the Great Time Travel version.

After only a quick glance, Lu Yan immediately ruled out this option.

For Lu Yan now, both the God version and the Immortal version are undoubtedly dead ends.

His gaze fell on the second mysterious version option, and Lu Yan's expression showed a hint of hesitation.

Judging from the text description, the Mysterious Version is definitely a very dangerous version.

According to Lu Yan's understanding, the mysterious version contains fragments of the version within the Great Transmigration version, and the corresponding version's power is the Seven Gods Church, where Saint Sheen is located. Before destroying the various versions, Lu Yan had also actively researched these versions. The Seven Gods Church is undoubtedly the most powerful force in the Nine Heavens, and on the surface, it has seven true gods, corresponding to seven unique beings in this world.

However, according to information from various sources, there are not only seven major righteous churches within the mysterious version, but also several powerful evil gods in the shadows. However, they are not known to outsiders because they cannot control the version fragments.

Even in the legendary ancient Dark Ages, there existed an Old One that was more powerful than the true gods.

The textual descriptions of the destruction of the ancients and the slumber of the true gods also prove this point.

This version has so many unique beings in this world. If Lu Yan were to reveal his true identity after entering it, he would be hunted down by a large number of unique beings in this world and their churches.

The risks and crises involved are self-evident.

In contrast, the third option, the Lord version, the era of universal lordship, perfectly suits Lu Yan, who has just completed the forging of the Divine Court.

If Lu Yan chooses the Lord version, he can take advantage of the version's convenience to increase the foundation of the Divine Court and the Underworld, and improve his own strength.

Moreover, the Lord version is highly unlikely to have a unique individual in this world, so Lu Yan's safety can be greatly guaranteed. It can be said to be a version that can generate stable income.

The only thing that Lu Yan was worried about was that the ultimate goal of the lord was to raise the divine kingdom to the star realm. If the divine kingdom here refers to a faith-based divine kingdom or a small world, then it proves that the upper limit of the lord version is really not high.

If that's the case, the benefits of the Lord version will be extremely limited.

Lu Yan stood quietly in place, his brows furrowed as he fell into deep thought.

This is the first version of establishing a divine court of the heavens by projecting fame throughout the heavens, which Lu Yan really had to take seriously.

After a series of intense thoughts swirled in his mind, Lu Yan's gaze gradually fell on the second option.

Mysterious version!

At first glance, the third lord version does seem to fit Lu Yan, who has just established the Divine Court of the Heavens, very well, but upon closer examination, one will find that there is a trap behind it.

The starting point of the Divine Court of the Heavens is too high. Although there is no Lord version among the thousands of projections, the events that happen in the Great Collapse Realm will be reflected in the Lord version. This means that once Lu Yan enters the Lord version, he will inevitably be in a high position.

While the Lord version may not have a unique individual, it doesn't mean there aren't other powerful figures. If the high-ranking Divine Court cannot crush other superior lords, it will not only fail to gain any benefits but will also weaken its own prestige.

And most importantly, cultivating a territory is not something that can be accomplished overnight. Lu Yan can only stay in the lord version for a maximum of half a year. In terms of the territory cultivation cycle, he can't gain much benefit in such a short time.

In contrast, although the mysterious version contains many unique beings in this world, the text clearly states that the ancients have perished and the true gods are asleep. Unless something unexpected happens, Lu Yan will hardly encounter those unique beings in this world.

In the Great Collapse version, the fragments of the Church of Seven were destroyed, but the seven true gods behind them did not react at all, which is enough to say something.

The seven true gods did not interfere with the Great Collapse version, so they could not possibly know the secrets of Lu Yan.

Moreover, the overall tone of the mysterious version is mysterious and eerie, and its information is not transparent. If the Divine Court and the Underworld are hiding behind the scenes, they will be difficult to find.

Lu Yan could easily take the stage himself and use the prestige of the Divine Court and the Underworld to seek benefits in the mysterious version.

Finally, and most importantly.

The biggest reason why Lu Yan values ​​the Mysterious Version is actually because he thought of the sequence system within it.

From Sequence Nine to Sequence One, the clear system points directly to the origin.

Lu Yan has already embarked on the cultivation system, so he naturally no longer needs to rely on the sequence system.

However, the Divine Court and Underworld established by Lu Yan urgently need a genuine cultivation system to maintain the stability of the Divine Court and solidify the authority of the Divine Court of all heavens.

While the mysterious version is certainly dangerous, its sequence system is simple and clear, making it the best choice for Lu Yan to integrate the Divine Court and the Underworld and establish a cultivation system.

"Having already embarked on the path of the Divine Court of the Heavens, there is no turning back!"

Lu Yan muttered to himself, then spoke solemnly:

"Choose the Mysterious Version!"

The moment the words fell, the Great Collapse Realm before Lu Yan began to undergo mysterious changes.

The azure sky is like a shattered piece of porcelain, with cracks spreading and pieces peeling away to reveal the chilling emptiness behind it.

The pitch-black night enveloped the earth, and countless stars in the sky, like all living beings looking down, transformed into countless pairs of cold eyes, watching all the changes below.

Everything in the world seemed to be shrouded in a mysterious gray mist. This gray mist was different from ordinary clouds; it was more like something that existed between reality and illusion, like the breath of the Great Dao itself, swirling among all things in the world.

Even with Lu Yan's current cultivation level, he cannot see the truth behind the gray fog.

There seems to be a secret of countless cycles of reincarnation there, the truth of history, yet it is like looking at flowers through the fog, sometimes visible, sometimes hidden, forever just a hair's breadth away from the truth.

The desolate earth began to tremble, and countless strange patterns spread across the surface, as if the earth's veins were being awakened.

Cities of steel and stone rise from the ground, magnificent yet cold, lifeless yet filled with a strange vitality.

The railway tracks, like a spider web, spread across the land, stretching to the horizon and tightly connecting this unfamiliar world.

The roaring factory stands on the edge of the city, its towering chimneys pointing straight to the sky, spewing out black exhaust fumes and smoke that soar into the clouds. The smoke twists and turns in the gray fog, like a giant beast roaring from the depths of the mist.

Lu Yan stood in the void, his brows slightly furrowed.

He could clearly sense that at the moment the world changed, the power of the second Dao was rapidly declining, like the receding tide, quickly being drawn out of his body.

The position that once allowed him to overlook all things and create all living beings is now falling away with the changes in the version.

Even so, the Lord of the Divine Court and the authority of the Second Heaven still appeared briefly in this mysterious version.

Even if it was only for a fraction of a second, it was still deeply imprinted on this mysterious world, like an indelible mark.

On the earth, seven magnificent cathedrals stand tall, located in the centers of the seven largest cities in several countries.

They exhibit their own sacredness and solemnity through different architectural styles, yet they share a certain similarity—a worship of order and awe of the unknown.

The instant Lu Yan arrived, the holy statues in the main cathedrals of the seven major churches simultaneously emitted a brilliant light, and the dazzling holy light penetrated the thick stained glass, illuminating the city shrouded in gray fog.

The sublime sound, like heavenly music, spread throughout the world, causing countless believers to kneel on the ground and pray devoutly.

Saints, demigods, and angels who were stationed in the church exclaimed in amazement, their spiritual senses perceiving the arrival of something unprecedented.

"There is actually a true god appearing in this world?"

A saint exclaimed in surprise?
In an era where gods are hidden and faith is crumbling, such a powerful display of divine might is like a myth come to life.

On the towering bell tower, the Pope, clad in magnificent robes, looked up at the starry sky, his aged face filled with shock and awe.

He sensed that unfamiliar and powerful divinity, a power that surpassed all that he knew of, the aura of a true god.

Within the church, forbidden seals were activated in order to search for the traces of that true God.

A pendulum that sleeps with ancient souls, a precious mirror that reflects the truth of all things, and tarot cards that can divine everything.
At the end of all the answers, the high-ranking figures of the seven churches, the esoteric schools, and the cults of evil gods all arrived at the same answer.

"Fengdu!"

(End of this chapter)