The Final Trial of Pride - None
"Wang Chicheng."
Who is it?
In the instant he responded, the brave and fearless realized something was wrong.
The name that the voice called out was his real name in the real world.
However, it seems he hasn't told anyone his real name in the fantasy world. Even his friends in the real world don't know he's playing in the fantasy world, let alone that Wang Chicheng is the fearless warrior.
The brave man looked around fearlessly.
"Wang Chicheng, there is nothing in this world that you cannot do."
"Huh?" Why am I suddenly giving myself motivational platitudes? This really messes with the fearlessness of courage.
"You are the protagonist of this world."
"I've heard the saying that everyone is the protagonist of their own world..."
"No, I'm talking about you. Only you. The existence of everyone revolves around you. You are the center of everything."
"You actually answered? I thought you were just talking to yourself."
The fearless warrior can probably guess the content of this trial; it's likely a psychological trial.
Similar to the emergence of inner demons and the need to resist temptation, this kind of situation has been seen many times in various film and television works.
However, the Illusionary Realm is indeed amazing; it can even know one's real name. It seems that the Illusionary Realm has a significant impact on the real world.
Earlier on the way, Bai Lu mentioned her attempt to cast spells in the real world. At that time, the brave and fearless person's most direct feeling was, "Wow, that's awesome... I can actually cast spells in the real world. I should have played a mage."
"Of course I'll answer. Why don't you guess who I am?"
"Who are you...how should I know? Oh! Wait! You are me!"
The voice clearly paused for a moment.
You guessed right.
"Wow, I guessed right?" In all the novels that the brave and fearless had read, if you had to guess the exact source of a completely unfamiliar voice, it was almost always yourself or someone you knew.
After all, the fearless warrior didn't know many other people in the illusionary world, only Lu Cang, Bai Lu, Leng Qingying, and Zu Ya.
If he guesses wrong, then the brave and fearless will probably have to keep guessing from Lu Cang onwards.
"It's less about guessing right and more about the world working in your favor."
"Haven't you noticed? You possess qualities that ordinary people don't have," the unknown voice continued.
"Tell me about it?" Who doesn't like to hear others praise them? Hearing this voice say that, the fearless warrior naturally became interested. Anyway, with his strong strength, passing this trial would be a piece of cake. Why not see what it was up to?
"During the second trial, when you faced an attack that came without warning, did you dodge it very easily?"
"That's true." Even now, the fearless warrior is still puzzled as to why he was able to dodge it back then.
There wasn't even a whisper of wind; dodging those attacks wasn't based on any phenomena at all, it was purely on intuition.
"Have you noticed? This is your talent. You are a combat genius, one in a billion. The talent of ordinary people is not even a hair in comparison to yours."
"You have a combat instinct that is sharper than anyone else's. You can sense an attack coming even without any warning, and you can easily avoid an attack that is hard to dodge even without any training."
"You know what, now that you mention it, I do feel it... um~ it really is."
Looking back, I always sensed danger approaching and then dodged it. Technically, I made rapid progress, even my boss said I was one of the fastest.
Furthermore, Leng Qingying has stated that her skills are already at the level of a top-tier professional player in the Fantasy World.
Even Leng Qingying said so, so it's probably true.
In just three days of gaming, I've already caught up with top-tier players; I truly deserve to be called a genius.
The fearless warrior, upon hearing the words of the void, suddenly understood.
"Of course, how could I lie to you?"
"Therefore, you are actually the protagonist of this world. Everything in the world should be trampled under your feet, and all things in the world exist around your will."
"Everything, everything, is for you. The whole world will indulge your... arrogance." His voice was very seductive; just hearing it made one feel as if they already looked down on the world.
"What you said does make some sense." The fearless warrior stroked his chin, nodded slightly, and smiled faintly, as if he had seen something that he found very interesting.
It's logical, well-founded, and convincing; it seems to be true indeed.
This was my first time playing this game, and I immediately got the most awesome S-level talent upon entering the game. Plus, I had a pro player carrying me, it was like having an old grandpa by my side.
"Could it be that the boss is my cheat code?"
"Hiss... So that's how it is. Innate S-rank talent, plus my genius combat instincts... So I'm a genius, plus a personal grandpa. Oh no, the boss isn't that old, so I can't call him grandpa." The fearless warrior was gradually enlightened by the words.
Now that you mention it, he really is the perfect protagonist template.
"That's right."
"Just as you think, everything in the world is designed to serve you; whatever you need, it exists."
"Welcome back, ruler of the world."
Ding—
A beam of light shone down, and a throne appeared before the fearless warrior.
"Please sit on your throne and look down upon the stage of humanity."
"Wait, didn't you say you were me? Why are you so respectful to me?" The fearless warrior didn't do as he was told, but instead asked in return.
This is so strange. If it claims to be itself, how can it talk to itself like that?
"To be precise, I am a part of your consciousness, the subconscious that awakens your correct perception."
"But ultimately, you still have control over your consciousness."
A bright red carpet appeared on the ground, stretching all the way to the throne. On the left and right sides of the throne, countless phantoms bowed to the fearless warrior. The scene gradually expanded and grew larger... Mountains and rivers, heaven and earth, and all living things submitted to the fearless warrior.
In that instant, he seemed to become the core of all things.
The fearless warrior looked around at the illusory figures, and among them were even many familiar faces.
Teachers, classmates, and parents watched over him from afar, offering gentle smiles of blessing and affirmation.
Even the eldest sister, Bai Lu, and Leng Qingying smiled at him from the side, expressing their affirmation and recognition in their own ways.
"The One and Only King!"
"You will guide us to victory!"
Before the throne, a figure gradually appeared. His appearance was like that of a fearless warrior, but the smile on his face was more confident, showing a calm and elegant demeanor.
He bowed slowly, paying homage to the fearless warrior in the distance: "Core of all things in the world, please return to your place. The Seven Deadly Sins - Pride has been captivated by your charm. You may simply absorb it."
The scene became increasingly grand.
Countless creatures worshipped the brave man fearlessly, as if everything was trampled underfoot and everything existed for him alone.
And even now, the position of arrogance remains the same.
Even the so-called original sin of pride has been subdued. The fearless warrior felt that as long as he wished, he could directly complete the inheritance, as if this posture itself belonged to him.
However, when faced with an invitation from someone who looked exactly like him, the fearless warrior gave a cold laugh.
"Have you had your fun?"
The phantom figure, shaped like a fearless warrior, paused for a moment, seemingly not expecting such a response.
"How do you know that, Your Majesty?"
The fearless warrior sneered, "Although I'm not particularly smart, I'm not so much a fool as to be mistaken for a idiot, much less a blind man."
"The name of this trial is the Trial of Pride. I still remember it. If you just use your brain a little, you won't fall into such a trap."
“If I accept your arguments, I will fail this test. Am I right? A test of the mind cannot be conducted according to your wishes.”
"Whatever you want me to do, I'll refuse to do it."
“Therefore, I refuse,” the fearless warrior replied with unwavering certainty.
After a brief moment of surprise, the phantom's face showed "Haha, hahahaha! I didn't expect you to see through it. You are indeed a smart and resourceful expert. The mere trial of arrogance is no challenge for you at all."
Bang!
After uttering these words, the being that resembled the fearless hero shattered into pieces and vanished into thin air.
And after it dissipated,
Waves of dark red light surged from all directions, and the fearless warrior floated, as countless dark red rays of light entered his body.
[Trial Ended]
[You have completed all the trials - unlocking for you: The Seven Deadly Sins - Pride]
Infused with power, the brave warrior's face revealed an expression of ecstasy and enjoyment: "That's right."
A faint smile appeared on his lips: "You're right about at least one thing: the mere Trial of Arrogance poses no obstacle to me whatsoever."
The fearless warrior quietly enjoys the red light flowing into himself.
It was an extremely wonderful and unique feeling, as if life had undergone a higher level of evolution, as if it had transcended mortals and become some kind of invincible being.
[You have unlocked the stance—the Seven Sins: Pride]
"It's really that simple." The fearless warrior chuckled, turning his palms over and over. "It really is... within easy reach."
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