Chapter 49 The Holy Grail Shattered Chapter 49 System Provided...

Chapter Forty-Nine

The so-called location information provided by the system was a video. The first thing Du Yu saw when he clicked on it was the face of Bian Shaoyan, the male protagonist of the novel.

The image appears to be set in a laboratory, with Bian Shaoyan standing in the foreground, holding the Six-Star Holy Grail in a thick glass case beside him. He seems to be saying something, and a group of people in lab coats stand in front of him.

Du Yu focused intently, and the audio gradually became clearer. It was all the usual platitudes from the leaders, promising employees a rosy picture. After all that, they finally got to the point:

"...The Six-Star Holy Grail is extremely important to the Sun Chasing Project. The entire project cannot afford to fail. I know that a year of seclusion will be tough, but on behalf of the Quark Group, I guarantee that after the project is completed, everyone's level will be raised by at least three levels!"

Although the company offers good benefits, promotions are extremely difficult; some people may remain at the lowest level, H, until they die. A promotion of three levels is an incredibly generous reward, even for the lowest-ranking employee, let alone for middle managers who have painstakingly accumulated seniority.

With three consecutive wins, some of them can directly step into the M-level management level, which can be described as a meteoric rise!

Bian Shaoyan watched with satisfaction as the eyes of those around him suddenly turned fervent. He nodded to himself inwardly, then noticed the researcher standing at the back raise his head, staring intently at him.

"Mr. Bian, you've said so much, but we still don't know what the [Six-Star Holy Grail] is for. Anyway, everyone here has signed a confidentiality agreement, so why don't you explain it to everyone?"

Bian Shaoyan frowned, but although the researcher had been a bit rash, he had voiced the thoughts of those around him. He could only silently memorize the speaker's face, his expression unchanged, and calmly said:

"Those present are all experts in the study of supernatural abilities and extraordinary beings. I suppose I don't need to explain the differences between human gods, false gods, and true gods, do I?"

As soon as Bian Shaoyan finished speaking, the young researcher who had just asked the question replied directly, "I don't know," making the atmosphere so awkward that Du Yu wanted to applaud this brave man from afar.

The researcher next to him looked embarrassed and explained to him in a low voice:

"The terms 'human god,' 'false god,' and 'true god' are all classifications of deities passed down from the Ocean Research Center."

"Strictly speaking, there are only two kinds of gods: true gods and false gods whose authority is flawed and who accidentally ignite the divine fire. 'Human gods' are a special form of 'false gods,' special beings who wield divine authority in human form."

With someone providing an explanation, Bian Shaoyan was finally able to continue speaking. This time, without needing anyone to interrupt, he explained in more detail:

"That's right, the difference between a 'true god' and a 'false god' lies in authority. According to the results calculated by the central AI Yuanfu, all traits can be traced back to [Madness], [Devour], [Fate], [Calamity], [Erosion], [Memory], [Twisting], [Mind], and the last one that has not yet been discovered, which are nine superior elements."

"The purer and closer the awakened traits of a superhuman are to the higher-level elements, the stronger their superhuman abilities will be. Currently, without exception, all A-level superhumans' traits point to the nine higher-level elements."

"But these superpowers are nothing more than child's play in the face of a true god. Only by mastering the superior elements can one truly step into the realm of the extraordinary!"

As he spoke, Bian Shaoyan smiled confidently, his eyes flashing with ambition and excited fervor. "As everyone knows, to improve one's superpowers, one must eliminate the superfluous elements contained in one's traits and maintain the purity of those traits. But a true god can master two superior elements at the same time!"

"Those fools who blindly pursue the purity of elements in order to improve their [sequence] can only achieve the highest level of becoming a false god."

Bian Shaoyan chuckled softly, showing utter disdain for the deity whom everyone feared. Unfortunately, there was a clueless young man among them who never seemed to read the room. He stammered, "..."

"If that's the case, why don't those false gods just obtain the second superior element after obtaining the first one?"

Bian Shaoyan's enthusiasm was interrupted by this hothead, but fortunately, he didn't need to speak; someone else would naturally refute him.

"Do you think upgrading your [sequence] and acquiring elements is like buying vegetables at the market? You can buy one type and then buy another. When you first ignite the divine fire and choose your [inclination], the path of the gods is already set. If you don't have enough knowledge beforehand, you can only go down the wrong path to the end."

This is why false gods are rampant today, while true gods are few and far between. Increasing strength and improving one's rank is simple: increasing mental power, eliminating competitors, or even relying on luck can all potentially lead to a sufficiently high rank within the same superior element.

However, understanding the characteristics of different superior elements and mastering the methods to accommodate them before igniting the divine fire is much more difficult than blindly following a single path.

More importantly, many false gods only understand the information about the true God after they have become gods, and they have no choice at all.

"oh oh."

The clueless young man, unable to read people's expressions, nodded, seemingly oblivious to whether he understood. He looked at the items placed next to Bian Shaoyan and asked bluntly, "What does this knowledge have to do with the Holy Grail?"

The Holy Grail was contained in a transparent crystal container, its entire surface a dark gold. It looked somewhat like the trophy awarded to the winner after a competition before the Great Cataclysm, only with a more ancient design and intricate patterns painted on its surface. Upon closer inspection, it resembled six stars slowly rotating around the moon.

This clueless young man asked questions for so long that Bian Shaoyan was almost starting to doubt Quark's selection criteria, but he finally managed to ask a question that was somewhat valuable.

Bian Shaoyan looked at the Holy Grail with burning eyes, wishing he could touch the patterns engraved on its dark gold surface with his own hands:

"The element of the [Cup] is [Containment]. [Containment] is an extremely special element. It is currently the only known element that is subordinate to that unknown superior element. There are rumors that the Six-Star Holy Grail will point to that last unknown element."

Bian Shaoyan smiled slightly, then changed the subject: "Of course, you might not realize the importance of the Holy Grail by saying this. The element of [Containment] is extremely special; it can temporarily contain other elements."

He lowered his voice, his eyes narrowed, and a dangerous aura suddenly appeared on his face. "This means that those false gods who have no hope of advancement can use the Holy Grail to transfer their existing elements, take the opportunity to absorb another element, and attempt to become true gods!"

Bian Shaoyan's words caused an uproar among the researchers. Some things are only truly valued by those in the know, and the researchers' gazes immediately turned intensely fixed on the Holy Grail.

If it weren't for the nine A-level superhuman bodyguards around him, and Bian Shaoyan himself being a powerful superhuman, these researchers would have loved to push past him, snatch the Holy Grail, and study it carefully.

So that's how it is. Du Yu also gained a lot. She finally understood why [Mi Mi Yin] had sent people to search for the Holy Grail. As one of the little-known evil gods in the lower city, He was probably a false god as well.

Although I don't know why she is considered a true god, this is probably why [MiMiYin] treats me well—after all, although the Holy Grail is precious, I, as a true god who has already embarked on the right path, have no need for it.

Not only did we learn about the function of the Holy Grail, but we also finally learned the names of eight of the nine superior elements. The fragments provided by the system this time were full of information and showed great sincerity.

But Du Yu didn't forget that the system had mentioned "the location information of the Holy Grail fragments," and he saw the edges of the screen shaking and fading, as if it was about to end.

Du Yu was secretly puzzled, wondering where the promised location information was, when he saw someone break through the bodyguards' obstruction and crash straight into the Holy Grail!

It was none other than the clueless young man who had been asking questions all along!

Bian Shaoyan's eyes sharpened. As the powerful figure in the Shangcheng District from the original work, he remained calm in the face of the sudden situation. He simply made a gesture, and the bodyguards behind him used their superpowers or firearms. In just a few seconds, the naive researcher was riddled with bullets!

Bian Shaoyan, however, did not relax at all. His eyes sharpened, as if he had suddenly awakened from something. "It's the aura of [Twisted], it's those lunatics from the [Society of the End of All Things]!"

Upon hearing Bian Shaoyan's reminder, a researcher with long hair tied up, blond hair, and blue eyes suddenly raised his left hand, spread his five fingers, and shouted, "Holy Light!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a soft, bright white light spread rapidly outwards from him. Among the researchers illuminated by the holy light, some cried out in pain, their eyes filled with dark gray smoke, while others fainted without a sound. Only a few stood still, their faces blank.

"Their minds have been corrupted by an evil god!"

Without Bian Shaoyan giving any instructions, the researchers who released the holy light consciously lay down and fell to the side. Several attacks landed on the frozen crowd, making their stiff smiles look even more eerie.

"Don't attack!"

Bian Shaoyan's pupils contracted, and his hair stood on end, but it was too late to stop him. He could only hurriedly find a piece of equipment to use as cover and hide inside.

The next second, the attacked researcher exploded like a balloon, his skin swelling up until it reached its limit, then burst open with several loud "booms," showering the sterile laboratory with blood and flesh.

The explosion came suddenly. Several researchers, who were clutching their eyes in pain, couldn't dodge it and disappeared in the blast without even a groan. The others were also covered in blood to varying degrees. Some brave ones immediately cut off their limbs and threw them far away, while others were a step slower. The next second, "boom" sounds rang out one after another, and flying flesh and blood were like a continuous spring rain.

Bian Shaoyan's face was ashen, not because of the deaths of several mid-level employees of the company, but because of the person represented behind the explosion:

"【New Sun】! You actually joined forces with those lunatics from the 【Society of the End of All Things】!"

It's important to understand that the relationships between the various evil god cults in the lower city are far from harmonious; they often fight each other when they meet. This is even more true for these two cults known for their extremism. Now, they've actually chosen to join forces.

Bian Shaoyan touched the new wound on his face, his expression uncertain. With the opportunity to become a true god, it wouldn't be surprising if these false gods did anything. But who leaked the information?

It's clear that very few people in the entire company know about the daily plan...

Reality left him no time to think. Du Yu watched as reinforcements in Quark Pharmaceuticals' action department uniforms arrived and clashed with the suddenly appearing cultists.

The former had the advantage in numbers and firepower, while the latter, relying on bizarre methods and a fearless spirit, actually managed to fight Bian Shaoyan and his men to a standstill on Bian's territory!

Du Yu watched with great interest. Although he really wanted to see more of the dog-eat-dog drama of the cultists beating up Bian Shaoyan, the screen was shaking more and more, and it looked like it was about to end.

At the end of the scene, next to the crystal container that was heavily protected in the middle, a guitar suddenly appeared out of thin air. With a sharp "whoosh", the Holy Grail in the crystal container broke along with the strings!

"Boom!"

A terrifying sound wave spread out, and the cultists, disregarding everything, merged into the horrific explosion. In an instant, the terrifying energy tore apart the spatial boundaries of the area, creating rifts. Most of the Holy Grail fragments were drawn into the rifts by the suction force and disappeared into the spirit world.

In the final scene of the video, Bian Shaoyan tightly pressed down the few remaining fragments in his arms. Amidst the cultists' maniacal laughter, his expression was sinister, and his eyes were wide open as if they could bleed.

"puff."

Du Yu was amused and burst out laughing. Bian Shaoyan had discovered the original owner's traits, and although he couldn't do anything to him for the time being, seeing him suffer a setback naturally made him feel good.

After laughing, Du Yu thoughtfully closed the game interface.

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Author's note: I changed the cover layout to be more eye-catching. Does anyone have any suggestions for improvement? qwq