Chapter 756 - 478: Adam and Eve

Chapter 756: Chapter 478: Adam and Eve

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"Pseudo-God!"

"Shameless villain!"

"Despicable, hypocritical liar!"

In the sacred and peaceful Celestial Kingdom, there was no grief, sorrow, or pain—only happiness, comfort, peace, and joy. Yet at this moment, countless believers clad in pure white robes were furiously cursing at the image projected in the sky. The entire city was shrouded in an indescribable sense of oppression and rage.

The projected image was of Zhou Chen, bathed in Holy Light, like a god descending to save the world. With every gesture, he delivered salvation, rescuing all, as if he were omnipotent.

To the believers of the Celestial Kingdom, this was a grave insult. That Holy Light was a sinful blasphemy, the work of a heretic among heretics. They believed in the omniscient and omnipotent "God," and in their eyes, Zhou Chen’s display was nothing but a complete and utter impersonation—a vile imitation!

Atop the rebuilt Holy Hall, the "Pope," wearing a crown and holding a scepter, calmly watched the projection in the sky. After a long moment, he let out a soft laugh. "Heh, the Lord of Prayer..."

This was the title now bestowed upon Zhou Chen, one that countless people revered and believed in.

"No one could have expected that an ant we paid no mind to would become a Giant Dragon in the blink of an eye. Now, no one can afford to ignore him."

A projection of the elderly "Wheel of Destiny" materialized beside him, shaking his head and sighing. "To think I never glimpsed how special he was. It must have been the ’Prophet.’ He must have shrouded him in a fog of fate, diverting my attention. Looking back now, the failure of some of our operations is inextricably linked to him, especially the plan targeting the Godslaying Weapon..."

Tang Ling’s demonstrated power was terrifying, so Fallen Paradise had begun plotting against them long ago. They eventually came up with an operation codenamed "Trojan Horse Virus," attempting to make Tang Ling either abandon their identity as the Godslaying Weapon or fall into some kind of abnormal state.

In truth, the plan’s probability of success wasn’t high, but it was at least a gamble. As long as they could eliminate the great enemy that was the Godslaying Weapon, Fallen Paradise was willing to try. But Zhou Chen’s appearance completely ruined the plan—he gave the Godslaying Weapon a soul it should have been impossible to possess, creating a thoroughbred mechanical monster.

And the threat posed by Zhou Chen himself was no less than that of Tang Ling.

Flame and Forging, Prayer and Miracles, and even the End of all things... He held multiple terrifying Authorities in his hands, especially the Authorities of Prayer and Miracles.

—Miracles.

Arguably the most mysterious and powerful force in the world.

At only Tier Five, he had already accomplished all sorts of incredible things—granting the Godslaying Weapon a soul it should never have possessed, and helping Noah complete his final ritual of ascension to godhood.

’If he becomes a god...’

It was unthinkable.

The Pope narrowed his eyes at the projection in the sky and asked softly, "Can we kill him?"

"Basically impossible."

The Wheel of Destiny shook its head. "Noah’s death made the Star Association tighten security around their important figures. Another assassination attempt is basically impossible. Besides, the Star Association’s strength is not what it once was. Even if the Abyssal Kings mobilized in full force like last time, success wouldn’t be guaranteed."

"His existence is an absolute disaster for us."

The Pope said grimly, "The Lord of Prayer is a Crowned King who needs believers. The more believers he has, the more powerful he becomes. The Star Association is now actively pushing the Prayer System into every corner of the world. This will give him tens of millions of followers. Just give him a little time, and he’ll be able to mass-produce True Gods, Demigods, and Crowned Kings..."

—Mass-producing True Gods.

He said it as if they were talking about a factory assembly line. No one would ever believe it if they heard it—a True God is an existence that stands at the pinnacle of Authority. Each deity represents a fundamental Law of the World, supreme and unparalleled. How could they be mass-produced like products on an assembly line?

But in Zhou Chen’s hands, it was actually possible.

In the two centuries since humanity entered the Extraordinary Era, there has been no shortage of peerless talents, but very few have managed to become gods. Out of a population of billions, only nine humans have achieved godhood to date, and two of them defected to the Abyss. And aside from these new gods, there is a group of Demigods just one step away from divinity. They are the closest to becoming True Gods, needing only to push open the gates of the Divine Forbidden Area to step into the Divine Realm of their dreams. Yet, they have been unable to do so their entire lives, left to sigh before the gates.

Zhou Chen’s appearance has given them the chance to take that final step. If all those Demigods were to become gods, humanity would be unrivaled.

The Abyss? It would be flattened.

Before them, Fallen Paradise would be like a mayfly trying to shake a tree, doomed to face utter destruction.

Ever since learning of Zhou Chen’s abilities, the upper echelons of Fallen Paradise hadn’t had a single peaceful night’s sleep. The threat he posed was simply too great, far surpassing Tang Ling, Noah, or even a True God.

"We can’t kill him with brute force. Perhaps we can think of another way."

The Pope fell into contemplative silence. After a long while, inspiration suddenly struck him.

"What about a honey trap?"

"A honey trap?" A look of astonishment appeared on the Wheel of Destiny’s aged face.

"He’s lecherous. We can send a beautiful woman to get close to him. Once she gains his trust, she can find an opportunity to assassinate him," the Pope said.

An assassination from one’s most trusted lover is impossible to defend against. Even a Tier Five Ascender would surely die from such a venomous plot.

"Well... I can’t say for sure. Perhaps you could discuss it with Cain. But I don’t think it’s likely. The Star Association will have him under heavy guard. Anyone who approaches him will be investigated, and we don’t have anyone with a clean background," the Wheel of Destiny said, clearly not optimistic about the plan.

But just as they were speaking, a white light suddenly flared in the distance, as dazzling as the scorching sun.

A look of surprise appeared on both their faces. Their figures vanished from their spot and reappeared over a peaceful land.

The sun shone brightly, birds sang among fragrant flowers, and streams of milk and honey flowed. Everything was harmonious and natural.

Beneath an ancient tree, a completely naked man and woman stepped out of the white light. They plucked leaves and branches, weaving them into simple garments to cover themselves.

"It’s a success..."

The Pope and the Wheel of Destiny, who had just arrived, stared with wide, incredulous eyes, which then filled with ecstasy.

This was an incredibly important part of the Rebuilding Eden project—the resurrection of Adam and Eve!

Adam.

In the legends, he was the world’s first human and first man, the Son of God.

Eve.

The woman created from one of Adam’s ribs, Adam’s wife, the world’s first woman. Her name represents the concept of "life," a symbol of fertility and the mother of all living things.

They were the ancestral parents of humanity who lived in the Garden of Eden. Later, tempted by a serpent that was Satan in disguise, they disobeyed God’s command and ate the Forbidden Fruit from the Tree of Good and Evil. Afterward, they were discovered by God and expelled from Eden.

Their act of eating the Forbidden Fruit also led to the birth of "sin."

They were also the progenitors of Original Sin.

"Where is Cain?" Adam asked. His voice was gentle, refined, and melodious.

"I am here..."

Cain appeared, dressed in a burlap robe, and looked at Adam with a complicated expression.

"Father..."

In that instant, the Pope, the Wheel of Destiny, the Empress, and the other high-ranking members of Fallen Paradise who had arrived all revealed expressions of utter shock.

’Cain called Adam ’Father’...’

’W-What is going on?’

The Adam and Eve before them had been cultivated from remains excavated from a certain Restricted Area. Just like those Restricted Areas that had evolved into various pantheons, that particular one had evolved scenes from the Holy Bible. After it was unsealed, someone had excavated the remains of Adam and Eve from within.

Fallen Paradise had obtained those remains and, using them as a blueprint and foundation, began the attempt to resurrect Adam and Eve. And the one leading this entire project was none other than Cain.

In the Holy Bible, Cain is the child of Adam and Eve, but the Cain they knew clearly did not come from that Restricted Area. He was one of the leaders of Fallen Paradise and had joined the organization in a very distant era.

’But looking at Cain’s expression now, it doesn’t seem fake...’

’What on earth is happening...?’

Everyone was reeling, their minds racing. This was beyond their comprehension. If this was real, then how long had Cain been alive?

’No... doesn’t this mean that in the ancient times of the old era, Adam and Eve actually existed?’

"You have done well." Adam surveyed his surroundings and said with satisfaction, "This place already has the semblance of Eden. I believe it won’t be long before Eden is fully restored.

"When that time comes, everything will begin anew. We will become the very Law of the Cosmos, existing for all eternity."

Beside him, Eve asked, "In this era, does the Star Association still exist?"

Cain’s expression changed slightly. "Mother... you mean... the Star Association already existed in your time?"

"Yes."

Eve nodded. "You seem surprised... Hmm, I suppose that makes sense. There is some history we never told you."

"Then sit. We will tell you everything that happened in the prehistoric era."