Chapter 222 The Woman with Zero Fertility (25)

Shi Yunzhen decided to seize power in this world and become its new Heavenly Dao.

World consciousness is closely related to all living beings in the world. Even the supreme Heavenly Way is ultimately subject to the will of all living beings.

If all living beings in the world were to sincerely abandon it and instead devoutly believe in it, regarding it as the only savior, then its power would continuously weaken, while it would gain more and more recognition from the world, becoming the host and the host, and its power would grow stronger day by day.

That will be the time for her to take her place.

She hadn't originally planned to act so hastily, but now that things had come to this, she had no choice but to proceed.

Ironically, the natural disaster it created itself became the best driving force for advancing the plan.

As for the Spirit Spring Space, it wasn't anything important to her; once it was exposed, so be it.

Trading it for the whole world would be a very worthwhile deal for her.

Needless to say, it was just something she took out to help humanity get through the crisis temporarily; the item still belongs to her, and no one can take it away.

Soon, an unprecedented movement to create a god-like figure unfolded across the country.

Shih Yun-chen also released several video clips at the opportune moment.

In the video, she lightly raises her hand, and tons of grain appear out of thin air in the empty granary.

This scene was so astonishing and so challenging to people's understanding, but since it was Shi Yunzhen who did it, it inexplicably became reasonable.

Many people even suddenly realized that all their questions had been answered.

No wonder she possessed unparalleled beauty, as if she had captured all the splendor of the world; no wonder she broke with outdated traditions; no wonder she ultimately took the suffering of the common people to heart…

It turns out that she was a deity who had come to save the world.

She must have foreseen this disaster.

These remarks spread rapidly like wildfire, quickly gaining widespread acceptance.

Shi Yunzhen already had a broad base of support and a good public image. Now, catalyzed by the survival crisis, countless people began to follow her fervently.

In the squares of every city, towering statues were erected, her portraits were hung in the halls of countless homes, and people wore exquisitely crafted pendants around their necks...

On this wasteland on the verge of collapse, faith in Shi Yunzhen grows wildly like vines.

It is not a delicate flower carefully cultivated in a greenhouse, but a wild grass that bursts forth from the cracks, carrying the fanaticism and obsession unique to the end times, and deeply rooting itself into every desperate soul.

Every moment, Shi Yunzhen could feel the surging waves of Penghai, and intense faith flowing into her body. She also felt that the world was increasingly recognizing her, and she even had a feeling that she could control everything in the world.

She has become a true god in the world.

Under such circumstances, a surge of faith power flowed into Shi Yunzhen's body every moment.

The power was pure and intense, like a thousand galaxies pouring down.

She could clearly sense that the world was becoming more and more accepting of her, and even the air seemed to be filled with a rhythm of submission.

But that wasn't enough, so when the monsters attacked, she resolutely rushed to the front lines.

This natural disaster not only harmed humans, but also affected the strange beasts.

This natural disaster brought about a comprehensive catastrophe, severely impacting not only humanity but also the alien beast races.

With their habitats completely destroyed, they began to fight each other for limited resources and instinctively gathered near human borders.

They keenly sensed that food and life existed within the high walls.

Therefore, a large-scale horde of strange beasts inevitably formed.

When Shi Yunzhen arrived at the front line, the defending troops had already built up a tight defensive fortification.

In recent days, strange beasts have been attacking the defense line every moment, but they are all small groups and have not been able to form a large-scale attack.

However, just five hours earlier, the reconnaissance team discovered an anomaly: the monitoring equipment showed that an unprecedented horde of alien beasts was approaching.

In the thermal imaging, multiple S-level energy reactions are clearly visible.

The existing defense system is in grave danger in the face of such a massive beast tide, and even if reinforcements are immediately dispatched, it will be difficult to deploy them in time.

However, when Yunzhen appeared at the front line, a spark of hope ignited in the eyes of all the soldiers.

They blindly believed that as long as she was there, even the most dangerous battle situation could be turned into an opportunity.

The strange beasts surged forth, each with a different form—some enormous, some roaring, some cute, some ferocious—a dark, overwhelming mass that stretched as far as the eye could see.

As time went on, a terrifying torrent of strange beasts of various shapes and sizes came into view.

Some of them are enormous, their bodies covered in grotesque bony armor, each step causing the earth to tremble; others are smaller, yet incredibly swift; still others have undergone unknown twists and mutations, their bodies covered in writhing, bizarre organs…

They merged into a boundless dark wave, raising dust wherever they went, even obscuring the sky.

Faced with this destructive torrent, the defensive fortifications built by humankind appear so small and fragile.

At this moment, the soldiers who should have been on high alert retreated from the city wall, leaving Shi Yunzhen alone standing on the majestic city wall.

The wind whipped her clothes, making them flutter and rustle. Bathed in the blood-red sunset, her figure appeared as if a goddess had descended to earth.

Behind them, a drone took off, recording everything into the live stream.

[My God! This beast tide is terrifying in size! It's a dark, endless mass! Can Your Majesty really withstand it?]

[Shut upstairs! Your Majesty is here; what are mere strange beasts worth mentioning?]

[But...look at the 3 o'clock position! Isn't that an S-rank lava giant lizard? And at the 5 o'clock position, there's another S-rank beast there!]

[Ahhh! I saw my brother in the city defense forces! May Your Majesty bless him!]

[Stop arguing! We must trust His Majesty!]

Believe it or not, my family lives in the city now. I'll tell you about my whole family.

[...]

The comments section was noisy, with many people harboring doubts, but even more people had blind trust in Shi Yunzhen.

Pei Wujiu stood quietly behind, gazing at the solitary figure atop the city wall, his eyes filled with worry.

He longed to step forward, stand shoulder to shoulder with her, and face the terrifying tide of beasts together.

But he knew he should restrain himself.

This is her stage, her declaration to the world, and he cannot destroy it.

Despite his fingernails digging deep into his palm, Pei Wujiu remained standing in place.

Shi Yunzhen watched the approaching beast tide with a calm and composed expression.

This terrifying horde of beasts seemed like a swarm of insignificant ants, not even causing a ripple in their clothes despite the stench that swept over them.

The defenders were unconsciously infected by this detached composure, and their original restlessness gradually subsided.

Shi Yunzhen finally moved when the strange beast approached the city wall.

She slowly raised her right hand, then gently pressed it down.

The movements were so understated.

"boom--!!!"

In that instant, the world changed color.

Amidst the deafening roar, the surging beast tide resembled a frozen ink painting.

The next second, tens of thousands of monster heads exploded simultaneously and crashed to the ground.

The shockwave exploded in a ring shape, tearing up the ground wherever it passed, and even causing distant mountains to tremble.

The guards, who had been on high alert, were instantly stunned, and some of them dropped their weapons.

The live stream screen was blank for ten seconds.

The next instant, the barrage exploded exponentially.

[Holy crap! These beasts are just gone like that?!]

[My mom asked me why I was kneeling while watching the live stream.]

[Help! I was so scared I dropped my phone! Is this really something a human could do?]

[Humans cannot do this, but gods can. Your Majesty is undoubtedly a true god among men!]

[Ugh... I'm getting goosebumps.]

[Who just said His Majesty couldn't stop him? Come out and take your punishment!]

[My God! This has completely shattered my understanding! I will never question Your Majesty again.]

[I was so moved that tears welled up in my eyes. This is our savior! From this day forward, I will be the first to object to anyone who dares to question the divinity of our Lord!]

[Everyone stand up!!!]

[From today onwards, my faith has taken shape.]

The live stream was so excited for a reason; the power Shi Yunzhen had just displayed had indeed exceeded everyone's expectations.

While consuming the meat of exotic beasts can indeed enhance physical fitness and prolong lifespan, it is ultimately still within the realm of human comprehension.

Such power, capable of effortlessly annihilating thousands of strange beasts with a mere wave of the hand, has completely transcended the boundaries of the mortal realm and shattered people's understanding of common sense.

This is also Shi Yunzhen's purpose.

Providing only survival supplies is not enough to instill genuine faith in all people.

Food can solve the problem of food and clothing, but it cannot eliminate the fear and doubt deep in people's hearts.

To establish a supreme divine status, absolute power must be demonstrated.

A chilling, undeniable, overwhelming strength!

After accumulating power across multiple worlds, and through the fervent worship of humanity in this world, her power has undergone a qualitative transformation.

In the past, she was indeed more adept at winning through cunning, using emotional manipulation and cognitive distortion to undermine her opponents.

But this does not mean that she lacks the ability to overwhelm opponents head-on.

The essence of power is never confined to its form of expression. Whether it is sophisticated emotional manipulation or overwhelming head-on crushing, they are just two sides of the same coin.

When absolute power reaches her level, the choice of how to fight an enemy is entirely up to her.

Therefore, Shi Yunzhen chose to annihilate the beast tide in the most shocking way.

As Shi Yunzhen had predicted, at this moment, the faith of many people would be elevated from simple gratitude to heartfelt reverence and worship.

The slender figure on the city wall had, in the eyes of the world, shed the last trace of mortality.

This attack not only shocked the humans but also instantly brought the beasts back to their senses.

The surviving beasts lost their ferocity, replaced by a deep-seated fear.

They let out mournful howls, scrambling to turn around and flee in panic.

In the dust kicked up by the beasts' hooves, only messy footprints and scattered corpses remained, bearing witness to this fierce but hastily ended beast tide.

Amidst a deafening cheer, Shi Yunzhen descended the city wall and addressed the garrison commander: "Immediately organize a team to recover the corpses of the strange beasts on the battlefield."

Her gaze swept over the tired yet resolute faces of the soldiers not far away. "You've all worked hard guarding the border these past few days. Each of you will be rewarded with one pound of A-grade exotic beast meat, plus two S-grade exotic beasts for an extra meal tonight!"

The commander immediately stood at attention and saluted, his voice booming: "It is our honor to serve His Majesty!"

The other soldiers shouted in unison, "It is our honor to serve His Majesty!"

Shi Yunzhen smiled and nodded slightly: "I've seen all your efforts. This is the reward you deserve."

"There will be an additional reward once this crisis is completely resolved."

As soon as she finished speaking, the crowd erupted in even louder cheers, high-fives, and tossing each other high.

Everyone was very sensible, maintaining a perfectly appropriate distance in tacit agreement, which was a sign of reverence for the divine.

Pei Wujiu then quietly approached.

"Yun Zhen, congratulations."

He looked at her tenderly, his deep affection unwavering, showing no sign of flinching or retreating because of her extraordinary qualities.

He was naturally surprised by Shi Yunzhen's power, but amidst his surprise, a deeper love welled up in his heart.

Like gazing at the most dazzling star in the night sky, knowing it's unattainable, yet still unable to resist being captivated by its brilliance.

He even inevitably felt a little inferior, but he couldn't bear to look away.

So he didn't ask or look, only wanting to be by her side for this moment, to be her most devout believer.

Shi Yunzhen nodded slightly. "Yes, what's the current public opinion trend?"

Pei Wujiu laughed, his brows and eyes relaxing. "All positive comments; it reflects the will of the people!"

Shi Yunzhen was not surprised and calmly said, "Continue to monitor closely. If anyone makes inappropriate remarks, immediately ban them."

She paused, her eyes sharp as knives. "Find out who owns the account and punish them severely."

At a time like this, for someone to dare to undermine her, is either truly ignorant and fearless, or it's the world's consciousness manipulating things behind the scenes.

Shi Yunzhen's lips curled into a cold smile. No matter the reason, she would not hesitate in the slightest.

Anyone who dares to stand in her way will pay the price.

"Don't worry, I won't let any negative comments get out."

A cold glint flashed in Pei Wujiu's eyes.

Shi Yunzhen casually flicked her sleeve and added lightly, "Be quick and don't make a fuss."

"Understood." Pei Wujiu chuckled in response, a secret joy gleaming in his eyes.

He never thought she was ruthless; on the contrary, he was fascinated by every side of her that she showed.

His decisive and ruthless demeanor trembled at him more than the holy image on the altar, and he became hopelessly and deeply infatuated with it.

He was also delighted by her unpretentious honesty in front of him.

Those unintentional displays of sharpness and spontaneity were transformed into the most precious gifts in his eyes.

He couldn't help but think that perhaps in her heart, she had also reserved a corner for him, even if it was just the smallest, most insignificant space.

If Shi Yunzhen knew his thoughts, she would probably scoff at them.

She never deliberately hid her true nature from him, not out of any special trust, but simply because of absolute self-confidence deep in her bones.

Even if Pei Wujiu sees the whole truth, so what? She has a million ways to shut him up forever.