Chapter 280
Because the myriad realms had appeared on the star network and could enhance the mental strength of people in reality, the divine realm had also evolved automatically for an unknown period. Thus, Ye Bai had always speculated about the game in profound ways, thinking it might involve some form of consciousness imprinting, never realizing that the myriad realms before her were the very ones she had created.
As a result, despite contemplating the Great Annihilation several times, she had never grasped that crucial spark of inspiration.
Only now, upon discovering the truth, did everything become clear.
The data auto-cleaning program would activate when memory reached its limit, prioritizing the clearing of data with the largest information volume.
In this data world, it was undeniable that stronger individuals occupied more data space.
Normally, Ye Bai, as the God King, would be the first target for such a program. However, her identity as a player and administrator meant that her data was the most critical part of the game and would naturally not be the target of the "data auto-cleaning program."
The top-tier powerhouses under Ye Bai, however, were the primary targets for the program's cleanup.
At that time, Nao, Ottofis, Ainoluxia, Kraken, and even Walsh... had been following Ye Bai in the divine realm for over a thousand years. She certainly couldn't bear to watch them be deleted.
Moreover, as the beings of the divine realm continued to expand and develop, the program's targets would also radiate from the top down to the entire race.
Over the millennium, Ye Bai had tried to express the truth of the world to her subordinates, but it seemed that there was some barrier due to their data-constructed nature. They couldn't see the "information source" of the world as she did and would automatically filter out her mentions of the "data auto-cleaning program." Thus, Ye Bai had to use alternative expressions.
For instance, the Great Annihilation, the need for various races in the divine realm to contract, and reincarnation...
"Are you saying... reincarnation?"
"Yes, I should be back soon. Ainoluxia needs to guard the Tree of Life, and Kraken's mind is still that of a child. While I'm away, Walsh and the two duchies might stir up some trouble. Nao, you and Ottofis need to keep our home safe!"
At that moment, Ye Bai had made arrangements for the future, binding the hidden class line to her account in the control backend. She didn't feel heavy-hearted; instead, she was filled with a sense of eager anticipation.
Indeed, facing the already activated "data auto-cleaning program," trying to contract the various races at that point would have little effect. The most effective solution Ye Bai could think of was to clear her current character data and start from scratch.
After all, if we were to talk about data volume, Ye Bai undoubtedly occupied the most memory in the entire game world. If she deleted her level 150 divine character and returned to level 0, it would surely lower the data threshold, allowing her to take targeted measures to resolve the issue later.
"Then, see you next time, Nao."
When she said goodbye, it was for Ye Bai a well-prepared new beginning.
Little did she expect that upon returning here, she would already be awakened in reality, and with the passage of countless years, the myriad realms had gone online on the star network. The memories she once held in the divine realm, along with the clearing of her character data, were lost.
Similarly, in the divine realm, Ye Bai, who had actively deleted her character data, was forgotten by the world, with only a few divine-level powerhouses retaining memories of her.
All other related records and statues were deleted, and the painting that Lori had seen existed only in a parable form. Even the items associated with Ye Bai—at that moment, the fishing gear set in her backpack—were deemed to have no "historical clues" by the system simply because they once belonged to her.
The contradictions regarding the God King stemmed from this.
Because after Ye Bai deleted her character, there was only one person left in the history of the divine realm who held the title of God King.
...
"Nao—!"
Outside the treasure vault, the Lich King, who was gradually gaining the upper hand in battle against Ottofis, suddenly trembled. The curse that had nearly fused with him was broken as the true name of the curse caster was called out.
In his mind, the unforgettable blood-red eyes reappeared, echoing that phrase.
"Until... the day my name is spoken again."
Waves of necromantic energy peeled away from the Lich King. His decayed body underwent a violent transformation, the withered flesh rejuvenated, restoring vitality. The bloodline of light revived within this cursed undead, and in the blink of an eye, the Lich King transformed back into the imposing figure of the once-great Chancellor clad in armor.
Is it broken? The curse is lifted?
Lori looked in disbelief at his hands, now restored to the vibrant flesh of a human.
When he had seen the lines dancing in the light, he recognized them as Nao's. For so many years, he had been calling out Nao's name but could never truly voice it, for she had cast upon him the most terrifying curse. Only he knew who the curse breaker was.
In the next moment, amidst Lori's momentary confusion, the space dragon across from him suddenly raised its head and spread its wings.
"Roar..."
The dragon let out a joyful roar, and from Lori, as the curse dissipated, a wisp of black smoke emerged, transforming into a black line that rushed swiftly into the treasure vault behind him.
...
The black line entered the treasure vault, lifting off the ground, breaking through the two-dimensional screen for the first time, and appearing in three-dimensional space.
The line quickly extended, ultimately outlining a refined male silhouette.
The contradictions regarding the "God King," once the truth was revealed, were no longer contradictions at all.
Because in the history of the divine realm, there had always been two individuals who held the title of God King.
With Ye Bai's prolonged absence, the world data continued to expand, the Great Annihilation began to reappear, and the two major human duchies, already embroiled in power struggles, descended into chaos. The rebellious war-mad nature of the Inferno was a powder keg waiting to explode. Nao, who had been waiting, began to move around, deciding to initiate the "contracting of races" plan she had mentioned.
To preserve the existence of the "God King" identity from being forgotten, Nao obtained the authority of the throne and became the God King.
Nao first cursed her own race, the Phantoms, who feared knowledge, rendering them weak yet able to endure.
Each individual of the ancient dragon race was powerful, and their pride prevented them from weakening themselves. One by one, they fought against the coming Great Annihilation and perished, while only Ottofis chose to wait for Ye Bai, accepting Nao's proposal, sealing most of his power, and willingly being cursed to become a weak donkey.
The Sea God Kraken, with a simple mind, regarded her master Ye Bai as the God King, while later, when Nao instructed her to move the deep sea to the Inferno, she also held the title of God King.
The demons of the Inferno believed the rumors of the humans, thinking Nao was a traitor who had stabbed the God King in the back to ascend the throne.
The Elven Queen referred to the God King who later helped her build the Emerald Dream as "God King," while Ainoluxia, who held the most core memories, only called the God King "King."
Lori was cursed to become an undead because he refused to disperse the bloodline of light to complete the contraction of the race, so Nao in turn permanently bound the bloodline of light within him.
In the end, after completing everything, Nao cursed herself, forgetting everything except for Ottofis's true name and the goal of the God King's treasure vault, becoming a "paper person" that could only exist in extraordinary texts.
After revealing her true form from the two-dimensional world, Nao immediately knelt on one knee before the familiar figure ahead.
At that moment, this King of Phantoms, the strongest curse master, and the second God King recorded in the history of the divine realm, who had opened the "Era of Seals," finally awaited the return she had promised long ago.
"Thank you for returning to the throne..."
She said, her silver hair cascading forward as she bowed, like a gentle snowfall.
"My eternal king."
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Chapter 193
"Nao!! Ahhh—!"
The Lich King Lori... no, now within the realm of light, Lori, in the moment the curse was lifted, was no longer a lich but had transformed back into the former highest chancellor of the Gawa Kingdom.
Without the curse of undeath, he was reborn in the corridors of history, regaining the light power he once possessed. In this realm of light, cleaved by the Sword of Damocles, he felt his strength bolstered like never before.
In the next moment, realizing what had happened, Lori immediately turned to the space dragon ahead.
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