More and more players stood up, clasped their hands together, and gazed steadfastly at Lu Shi in the live stream, praying devoutly for him.
They were all willing to give their spiritual energy to Lu Shi.
This is the power of faith.
The space within the instance suddenly began to shake. Ye Bugui opened his eyes again, unsure of what had happened. Yet, he was undoubtedly looking forward to this anomaly.
Perhaps, this is the key to breaking the deadlock!
Han Ran was already unconscious, and Modi could only move his fingers to indicate that he was still alive.
Lu Shi, who was pinned under the giant hand, stared in astonishment as he saw a crack appear in the sky.
What emerged from the crack was no longer the evil god that oppressed them, but a pure light.
That is the hope of all players, the power they pray for and believe in, their spiritual energy.
This energy, born from the brink of death, actually broke through the limitations of the instance and descended upon this ravaged land.
"Light is hope."
The light fell upon Lu Shi, like a spring breeze, like a gentle rain, like a mother's admonition, like a father's shoulder; it was all the beauty in the world.
It is hope, it is courage.
Lu Shi knew that it wasn't that he had become a god, but rather that he had condensed a divine spark by carrying the beliefs of everyone.
If there must be a god on Earth, it can only be the god of courage and hope that blossoms on this land.
Lu Shi simply followed everyone's wishes and ascended to the throne.
In an instant, a powerful force erupted from Lu Shi's body.
He is like the most brilliant hero in Chinese mythology. He is not afraid of the laws of heaven. He was reborn from under the giant hand. He wants the sky and the earth to obey his command!
A new god is born!
Before the power of the god, the giant hand, which was not its true form, was nothing to fear; it was almost instantly destroyed by that powerful force.
Lu Shi ascended into the air, grabbed the evil god's arm, and with a little force, detached the entire arm.
He coldly gazed at the hole left by the evil god's appearance and said authoritatively:
"This is Earth, the Earth I protect, get out!"
The evil god failed.
However, before leaving, it didn't forget to say something to make its presence known:
"I never thought you actually became a god."
"Alright, I won't invade Earth anymore. A planet protected by a god isn't worth invading."
"Unfortunately, you don't yet know the price you have to pay to become a guardian deity."
"From now on, you will no longer be able to hold hands with your loved one and enjoy life, nor will you be able to freely walk around the earth."
"You will be imprisoned in the skies above Earth for all eternity, guarding your planet."
"So when the day comes that you get tired of it, you finally succumb to temptation and split yourself in two. At that time, you will no longer be a guardian deity, but will become an evil god like me."
"The evil gods are very happy. We can walk freely in the starry sky, play with creatures that have no guardian gods, and pass the time endlessly."
"What you've been given is nothing more than a curse called immortality."
Only Lu Shi heard these words, but he did not regret them.
He would be willing to watch Ye Bugui from afar in the air in the future.
At least everyone survived, and the Earth is intact.
By the way, after the evil god left, not only did the curse on Earth disappear, but the players in the dungeon also returned to Earth.
Even those who died in the instance were resurrected.
Everything returned to normal, the only price being that everyone forgot this memory.
Lu Shi, this forgotten guardian, silently transformed himself into the brightest star in the sky, protecting the Earth and his beloved.
...
One week later.
"President Ye..." Wei Jin hesitated, wanting to say something but stopping herself.
"What's wrong?" Ye Bugui snapped out of his reverie; he'd been spacing out a lot lately. And when he did, he'd have strange dreams. "What did you just say? Didn't I hear you?"
"No." Wei Jin shook her head. "The board of directors all think you've been working too hard lately. I bought you a concert ticket tonight. It's Yin Hong's farewell concert!"
"Yin Hong..." Ye Bugui said "Oh," and added, "I don't really like her. By the way, what were the names of the two interns who came for the interview today?"
"Cao Ran and Han Baobao, what's wrong, President Ye?" Wei Jin asked in confusion.
"It's nothing, just approve it. I want to look at the stars."
Wei Jin tactfully withdrew, but he was very worried about his boss's mental state.
Why are you looking at stars in broad daylight!
...
Aren't you leaving yet?
Above the starry sky, Lu Shi casually crossed his legs, looking like an unemployed bum: "If you don't leave now, I'm going to change my mind."
"You..." Lu Shi didn't know how to thank the other person: "Are you really sure?"
"Of course. Don't you already have someone you like? Then go live your own little life!" Lu Shi rolled her eyes.
"Why?"
When Lu Shi saw Lu Shi, he was stunned.
When Lu Shi offered to be his guardian, Lu Shi was even more astonished.
"It's nothing," Lu Shi said lazily. "Just get lost. Once you're gone, you'll be just an ordinary person. I want to see you far inferior to me, okay?"
Lu Shi nodded; he still couldn't bear to part with Ye Bugui.
Living an ordinary life, reaching his seventies or eighties, has always been his ideal.
"Thank you."
"Get out!"
Lu Shi sat down in Lu Shi's seat and found himself unable to move.
But he didn't regret it. Instead, he grinned and said, "How stupid. I just went back to where I was before."
There is an ancient legend about a god who was both righteous and evil, who protected all living beings on earth. His name was the Heavenly Demon God.
A meteorite struck the Earth, causing widespread devastation. The Heavenly Demon God fell to the ground, his bones transforming into mountains, his blood flowing into rivers, and his soul dispersing among humanity, becoming known as the Heavenly Demon Holy Body.
...
"Mr. Ye, someone has come to visit..."
Wei Jin knocked on the door again, only to find it ajar.
The room was empty; Ye Bugui had already run out sometime earlier!
"Sigh," Wei Jin sighed, "I hope President Ye stays clear-headed and doesn't run around recklessly!"
When he returned downstairs, he heard that the visitor had already left.
"strangeness!"
"That one." Ye Bugui ran all the way and walked up to the figure in the white shirt.
My heart was racing, but I still mustered up the courage to say, "Hello."
The man turned his head, revealing long hair and eyes as bright as stars, resembling a celestial being from a painting.
“Hello,” Lu Shi smiled slightly, he liked this way of meeting: “My name is Lu Shi, nice to meet you, please take care of me.”