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Chapter 1683 Final Chapter: Crossing the Shore [27]: "May our journey not be in vain."

Chen Yuhang stopped struggling and, amidst the gasps of amazement and envy from the crowd, was sucked onto the whale in the sky.

Su Ming'an lowered his hand and looked at the handsome young man in front of him with a blank stare.

"We've finally met. Hello, I'm Su Ming'an." Su Ming'an extended his hand.

"Uh... ah... um." Chen Yuhang's legs trembled. He mechanically reached out his hand and realized who he had seen.

—This is the legendary Su Ming'an! The savior of Rovasa, and the number one player in Zhai Xing!

Legend has it that Su Ming'an possessed three heads and six arms, with divine power that could connect heaven and earth, and that there was nothing he could not accomplish. Some even claimed that on the day of the decisive battle with Rovasa, someone witnessed Su Ming'an drawing his sword and slaying the gods. His blood, shed in battle, blossomed on the ground; his hair displayed the seven colors of the rainbow; and his blood would transform into pearls and gems.

There are also fervent fans who confidently spread the rumor that the great god Su Ming'an actually has 3,030 avatars, existing simultaneously in all nodes. You never know if a stranger you pass by is the real Su Ming'an experiencing life. So theoretically, you may have already seen him, you just don't know it.

Chen Yuhang, of course, thought these rumors were nonsense! But they were enough to show how fanatical people were. And the fanaticism only grew stronger as time went on. The hopes and future of the whole world were pinned on this person, and coupled with his excessive charisma and various halos, the resulting gathering of faith was terrifying.

Although Chen Yuhang knew that Su Ming'an was the one using his body, his legs trembled uncontrollably as their eyes met.

“Um…I…uh…” Chen Yuhang stammered.

Su Ming'an simply grasped his wrist, gently flipped it, revealing the key imprint on his palm.

...Oh right, I'm here to hand over the keys! Chen Yuhang suddenly found his voice and said reservedly, "Master, here are the keys, my mission is complete!"

Su Ming'an smiled.

...The master's smile is so approachable.

Just as Chen Yuhang was lost in thought, Su Ming'an closed his palm and gently patted the back of his hand: "Keep it safe. From now on, you will walk with me."

The key can only be transferred after defeating its holder, and currently, during the preparation phase, combat is impossible. The original plan was to hand it over outside, but the Radiant Mother Goddess is watching too closely, and as the protagonist, Su Ming'an dares not hand it over in front of the Golden Eyes. He just didn't expect it to involve the Source Point, and that the Abyss would unfold at Chen Yuhang's location.

He will protect this boy who looks like a student.

...like protecting your former self.

Chen Yuhang rubbed his face, his cheeks burning, before realizing what Su Ming'an had said.

...Same, traveling together?
Really? With a pro?
He was overjoyed and immediately vowed, "Master, I'll try my best not to hold you back!" Then, he whispered, "Um, I didn't see Brother Wang. Did you see him, Master?"

Su Ming'an closed his eyes and sensed it for a moment, then let out a soft "Eh".

It's strange, the entire escort team came in, but Wang Xingkong wasn't there. Su Ming'an thought for a moment: "Maybe he's in a safe place."

Chen Yuhang breathed a sigh of relief, standing slightly behind and to the side of Su Ming'an, chest puffed out, looking down arrogantly at the countless heads below. He finally experienced the feeling of riding on someone else's coattails, basking in the envious and jealous gazes, as if he had truly become a companion of a powerful figure…

So this is what it's like to be a god in such a high position, revered by millions wherever he goes. The fervent, worshipful, and envious gazes, the shouts and cheers... it's truly intoxicating. It makes you feel dizzy, lightheaded, as if you're dreaming.

"Brother Wang, I've fulfilled our wish and helped the great Su Ming'an. Just wait in the safe zone, I'll come back and tell you about this amazing journey!"

"The whole world has seen me. They won't mistake me for a fake mannequin anymore!" Chen Yuhang clenched his fist and couldn't help but start fantasizing about the future.

……

"Ding dong!"

[The trial begins. Please designate one player to introduce this area to all players.]

……

Su Ming'an heard the system notification. He pondered for a moment and pointed to the road beside him.

Lu coughed lightly and looked at the people.

At this moment, under the influence of the rules, people quieted down. Just like the initial gathering of a billion people in the square at the beginning of the world game, people looked up at the white rabbit in the sky—at this moment, people looked up at Su Ming'an and Lu in the sky.

Lu introduced the situation regarding the "source point":

“Source, cosmic cell, the gap between light and darkness, the primordial land, the bottom sandbox, nothingness... whatever you call it. This is the final path for those inside the mirror to challenge the gods above it.”

"The atmosphere here, the wind here, even the black water beneath our feet are like poison to us humans. Only higher dimensions can survive here. We should not be able to adapt to this environment, unable to even breathe the air, and die the moment we fall into the abyss. However, since we happen to be 'world game players,' the mechanism of the world game has been triggered. The two cosmic organs have met, and the 'source point' has opened up to us in the form of a 'game trial,' becoming part of our main quest."

"If we pass through here, we will receive a reward. But if we fail, we will return to our original fate—annihilation."

After Lu finished speaking, a crowd gathered, and many people showed fear and worry on their faces.

At that moment, Su Ming'an stepped forward and looked at the crowd:

"I believe that you are all courageous and capable individuals who dared to come here despite the system's warnings. You are all capable of independent thinking and can make your own choices. I sincerely wish you all the best in achieving the results you desire. At the same time, please understand that humanity should help each other. We will assist others when we have the means, but please prioritize your own safety and take responsibility for yourselves."

"The land beneath our feet is a place never before set foot by humankind or by any other civilization. Thank you for choosing to enter this place despite the warning that death may be irreversible. Each of you may be seeking a chance for the survival of your loved ones, a way out for your people, or simply unwilling to turn a blind eye to the end—whatever the reason, we humans standing here, numbering in the millions, dare to reach for the highest heights and are willing to trek for the distant starlight."

"The laws of the universe are both cruel and fair. Humanity as a whole lit torches in the long night. Now, we stand side by side at the origin of all things and choose to move forward."

"If you eventually gain authority and power, may you use it to protect the world you cherish."

"If you unfortunately stop here, your courage will become the foundation for those who follow."

"There's no need to be harsh on others, no need to bind each other. We walk together because of our choices, and we are free because of respect." Su Ming'an gently pounded his chest.
"—The end of this journey may be the future, or it may be annihilation."

"May our journey be worthwhile."

His voice was steady and persuasive, his eyes firm and serene. He spoke these words as if he were simply picking up a flower and speaking lightly.

His words thanked people for coming, calmed the fear and unrest, emphasized the need to avoid moral blackmail, and made people feel respected, even feeling the honor and nobility of their trip.

I've gotten used to everything.

The online content creator who used to dislike speaking in public now calmly accepts the gaze of billions of people. His tone is not trembling at all, and his steps are as steady as a rock.

The waves crashed against the rocks again and again, but the rocks remained unmoved.

People gazed silently at Su Ming'an, as if they were seeing a guiding light shining in the darkness. His figure guided the course, his words soothed the panic, and all the ships bypassed the turbulent currents, sailing in his direction.

Su Ming'an's divine sense swept across the crowd and spotted some familiar faces... Evelyn, Perlo, Nagasha, Alger... and even Bai Chun.

Suddenly, he felt a gentle breeze by his ear. Turning his head, he saw a blue-haired man standing beside him. The blue-haired man resembled Lu somewhat, but his temperament was completely different, eerie and alluring, like a rose with poisonous thorns.

—Nagasha.

As a fallen god, He was so beautiful that it was impossible to tell whether He was male or female. He wore an ice-blue gauze dress and a peach blossom pouch at his waist. However, the dress was tattered and even had congealed bloodstains, which made people wonder how a dignified god could wear such a ragged dress.

Only those with god-like power can ascend into the air, and Nagasha climbed up.

"Nagasha, you're not dead?" Lu blocked Su Ming'an's path, holding a trident.

He had previously killed Nagasha and seized the position of the Ocean Angel, but unexpectedly Nagasha was still alive.

“Hehe...hehehe…” Nagasha let out a maniacal laugh, not looking at Lu, but at Su Ming'an, revealing a pair of cold, beautiful eyes, “I was reborn in the Crimson Rain...Su Ming'an, I never thought we would meet here.”

“Sorry, I don’t remember you,” Su Ming’an said.

Nagasha's eyes turned cold for a moment; those words seemed to have stepped on her landmine. As if to get Su Ming'an's attention, Nagasha deliberately said, "There are too many things you don't know. Stories are often like this... Perhaps the leader of the party who initially guided the hero out of the beginner village turned out to be the incarnation of the Demon King."

"What do you know, Nagasha?" Su Ming'an looked over as expected.

“Me?” The beautiful siren laughed. “I know this world is a mix of humans and ghosts, I know people have never been able to distinguish between good and evil! I know you dazzling beings have never remembered me, I cannot gain immortality in your eyes… So I came, I want to participate in your final journey, I want you to remember me…”

"He stands so high, and I'm just a pawn in a cat box... It's okay, I'll always be there for him, I'll always rush towards the stage..."

His voice held a deep resentment, like a ghost crawling up from hell. He was indeed a ghost; Lu had usurped his position as the god of the sea, and at this moment, he was a wandering spirit.

Su Ming'an and Lu exchanged a glance, conveying their feelings to each other.

Su Ming'an: Has this guy gone mad?
Lu: He has always been crazy.

“Nagasha, I thought you would stay in my mind forever. I’ve had several mental breakdowns before, all because of you,” Lu said.

“Of course, I’m still in your mind. How can you be sure that what you’re seeing isn’t your imagination?” Nagasha’s smile was sinister and eerie. “I will make sure that everyone you see is me. Even if you go to the new world, you will only see me…”

"Then I'll just have to die in this trial." Lu shook his head, his tone extremely gentle and polite, as if he were entertaining a guest, but the content of his words was extremely sharp. "As a shameful usurper, I will do everything in my power to send you away. The final victor can only be Su Ming'an."

The two looked at each other and smiled, one gentle, the other cold.

Suddenly, another person jumped up.