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Chapter 269 There's a reason he can become the Demon King.

"Another bit more wish power. Could it really be transmitted from the 'real world'? But that's a bit far-fetched, isn't it? Or is this game world itself very close to that real world, like the old-school god-building genre? The protagonist uses a cheat code to create a world and then pulls the players in?"

Looking at the inexplicably increased willpower, Feng Xue felt that something was wrong. Although having more willpower was a good thing, his intuition told him that there was some huge risk behind it.

"If we trust our intuition, where does the risk come from? The 'company' that created this game?"

Feng Xue muttered to herself, then simply left Hidden Village and flew eastward. As for Bigeley, who had once again failed to catch up, that was another matter.

……

The wonder of the spirit teleportation technique lies in the fact that once you've been to a place, you can leave its coordinates. As long as the distance doesn't exceed your perception range, you can quickly arrive there using near-instantaneous teleportation.

Feng Xue's soul perception range was only a few kilometers, but he could leap forward by constantly setting up nodes along the way. Although the mana consumption was a bit high, with his free mana pool supplying him, he soon arrived at the easternmost part of this world—before the boundless sea.

"Mr. Ghidorah, you've arrived?" As if sensing Feng Xue's arrival, the siren Melo, dressed in a classic mermaid outfit, floated out of the sea. Compared to other demon lords who frequently returned to the Demon King's Castle, Melo spent most of his time busy at the seaside, except for exchanging information and resources with other demon lords at the Demon King's Castle.

"Hmm, I heard from Bigre that your profession is a Sea God Priestess?" Having learned some about Merlo's personality from Bigre, Feng Xue didn't waste any words and went straight to the point. Merlo nodded, then shook her head and said:

"If we're talking about professions, I'd say I'm an ocean songstress. I have been trying to use the power of the sea god's priest, but progress is very slow. The marine creatures in this world aren't just mindless clones like those monsters, but their souls are of very poor quality, so I can't collect any faith. My abilities have also been sealed, and the power to consecrate followers has become a status-based ability that can't be sustained..."

Once Melo started talking about this, she began to recount the troubles she had encountered. Feng Xue showed no impatience, but simply listened quietly to her story, comparing the attempts Melo had made with the abilities of the shamanic system she herself had mastered, and then translating them into a system she could understand.

However, Feng Xue was happy to listen, but Melo quickly realized her rudeness and immediately stopped, saying somewhat embarrassedly:

“I’m sorry, Mr. Ghidorah, I just haven’t spoken to anyone in a long time, so I’m a little… well, you know…”

"It's alright, I came here specifically to ask you about this, and your explanation has solved many of my problems." Feng Xue gave a kind look before continuing:
"I'd like to ask you a question, but if it's intrusive, you don't have to say it."

"Ah, please ask. If I can answer, I will answer to the best of my knowledge." Melo said reservedly, looking so dazed that it was hard to believe she could be called the Demon King.

"Could it be a demon king from a world like the Street Corner Demon, the Torture Princess, or even Gabriel?"

Feng Xue thought to herself, but didn't actually ask. Instead, she voiced the question she had already prepared:

"I want to know what exactly your 'Sea God' is? Is it some powerful life form? Or a general concept referring to the ocean? Or something else?" "Well, there's nothing really wrong with that." Surprisingly, Merlo didn't react much to Feng Xue's question, which in some extreme sects would be punishable by burning at the stake. He calmly explained:
"The sea god that our people worship is actually called a group consciousness in the language of our people. It is generated by one or more groups with the same or similar culture, customs, and beliefs. I was once the queen of the sea tribe and the agent of the sea god. However, there are no sea tribes here, so naturally, the sea god cannot be formed."

"Is it also a phantom god? Or perhaps something closer to the human spirit?" Feng Xue wondered to herself, then reached out and summoned Su'e Kaguya-hime.
"In our land, deities can be worshipped by individuals. For example, mine is a moon goddess. You can see how different I am from the deities in your land..."

Before Feng Xue could finish speaking, Melo's eyes had already become unfocused. After a long pause, he shook his head vigorously and said:
"It's very similar, it feels a lot like it, but it's not quite the same. It feels empty, it doesn't have that sea god vibe... Ah, I'm not saying your god is stupid, I just..."

“It’s alright, it’s just the truth.” Feng Xue shook her head and directly proposed a trade:

“I am researching the world’s sealing of power. If you are willing to provide me with some assistance, I can share with you the methods I use to worship the gods.”

"Oh, that would be great! But can I ask what exactly I need to do for you?" Melo looked very excited, but still asked a follow-up question.

"It's very simple. First, help me build a ship big enough, and then cooperate with me to conduct some magical experiments."

As Feng Xue spoke, she told Melo about the spellcasting process that she and Bigeley had tested. Upon hearing this, Melo showed a thoughtful expression before nodding.
"It's possible, but my spells all rely on 'divine power' to be cast. Under the special rules of this world, even if I cast them, they will turn into another kind of spell. Is that alright?"

"That depends on the specific situation. If all else fails, I can share some of the 'divine power' I possess with you."

After confirming that the spell Melo used was actually a faith spell, Feng Xue immediately perked up and began to perform the ritual without any regard for the consequences.

As Melo watched Feng Xue's movements, his eyes grew brighter and brighter. Although the specific materials and props were different, if one only considered their symbolic meaning, there were actually quite a few similarities.

"Mr. Ghidorah can actually set up a divine descent ritual. Does that mean he really has the ability to descend into this world?"

Melo, who understood the true nature of gods, naturally had no piety towards them. Therefore, she was quite indifferent to the little bell's possession. In fact, she even considered simply taking the little bell away, but considering the difference in their strength, she obediently went ahead with the experiment. However…

"Wait, what's going on with this spell?" Feng Xue looked at the spell incantation generated by the little bell and suddenly felt a little doubtful.

"Say it again... Are you sure the god you believe in is a collective consciousness of a species?"

(End of this chapter)