In front of the majestic guardian temple, both I and Yusra couldn't contain our excitement.
We had thought there was no hope, but now seeing the light in the temple, it indicated that the guardian deity had returned and the task was within reach. We truly felt the joy of a new beginning.
Stepping into the guardian temple with great strides, the excitement was immediately interrupted by a cacophony of noise.
We saw dozens of men and women dressed in strange robes, with circles on their heads and emitting intense white light, twisting together and each trying to shout the loudest.
"Everyone, look, I'm already over 700,000 years old and have little life left. Let me be the guardian deity of the city."
"Let me do it. I have served as the guardian deity of six cities before and have rich experience!"
"Go! You've done enough. It's time to give this opportunity to us newcomers, no, the new deities! I have been promoted to a god for so long and haven't been given a position. 55555"
"Let me do it. I am the noble god of agriculture, the foundation of the country. Now the most important thing in the dark city is agriculture!"
"No! You are in charge of the entire agriculture of the world. The responsibility is great and the journey is long. Don't take this guardian deity position anymore. It's too exhausting. Let me do it. The river I once managed has already disappeared. I'm unemployed now!"
"You're unemployed? I was laid off too! After being shut down for so many years, the position of 'Fog God' has been taken by someone else. Poor me, I haven't received any offerings for a long time!"
"Stop talking! You guys were mostly captured by the demon gods tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of years ago. Only I was recently imprisoned by the messenger of the god of the underworld. Only I understand the current situation in the human world and the heavens the best!"
"Humph, shame. It was just an angelic rank and was captured by a demon god's messenger. How dare you compete for the position!"
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I stared blankly at the scene before me. Could these be the noble, powerful, and wise beings of the celestial race? I was dizzy!
However, at the same time, I recalled something. This "Infinite World" is another major difference from the games I played before.
In the previous games, the NPCs were all waiting there for us to play with them. But in this game, even without players, these NPCs were playing with themselves. Moreover, we players, claiming to be playing the game, the game was also playing us at the same time.
Just like in real life, no one is always the object of being played. Everyone is participating in a game together. Everyone is the protagonist in their own story and also the supporting character in others' stories.
Is this game really developed by the computers for us players? It must have been developed by those computer intelligences for them!
While lost in thought, a celestial being in full holy armor walked towards me. In his hand, he held a dazzlingly bright divine gun.
The celestial being said arrogantly to me, "You are the one who contends with the heavens. Thank you for rescuing us, the celestial beings, from the prison of death. Well, you have accepted the 'God Gunner' profession. Do you have a gun?"
I touched it and found that the golden gun I bought outside had fallen into hell. So I shook my head.
The god of gun skills reached into his pocket and took out a double-headed long gun from head to tail, all blood red. "This was the gun I used in the world of humans before. 'Bloodlust', it's a growth-type weapon, probably suitable for you. However, it can only grow to the highest star level."
I excitedly accepted the long gun. The two gun heads of this gun, the front end like a sharp knife, the left side has a bifurcation, the right side has a hook, and on the gun head, there is a fierce beast head engraved. From the fierce eyes and the shining teeth of the beast head, a bloody smell spreads, making one's heart unable to suppress a desire for killing!
I gasped in surprise and reluctantly moved my gaze away from the gun head. I looked up at the gun god and asked, "Then, what about my gun skills? Will you teach me? Are there any advanced skills?"
The god of gun skills shook his head, "I am a celestial being. How could I say to pass on and then do so? You must complete all the tasks of the 'God Gunner' profession in various places to learn various skills from the relevant NPCs. I won't tell you these clues."
"Of course." The god of gun skills coughed, "You can also offer sacrifices to me in my temple. When the time comes, I can teach you the gun skills."
I sweat. You look so imposing. It turns out you are also a greedy guy.
I respectfully said, "Then, great god of gun skills, where is your temple?"
The god of gun skills scratched his head, "This... um, this... It's been over ten thousand years. Probably not easy to find."
Sweat dropped. Are there still people sacrificing to that celestial being who disappeared tens of thousands of years ago?
I suddenly remembered, "Also, can my original full-time job still be used?"
"Full-time? Um, I've never seen it before. It should still be usable, generally, new professions don't replace old ones. Otherwise, you wouldn't have practiced it for nothing?"
Yusra kept shaking her head on the side, "This guy is really a piece of crap. It turns out he's already so bad, and now he's even worse!"
Ignoring this jealous woman, I looked at the gods over there, still arguing. I asked the god of gun skills, "Are they competing for the position of the guardian god? This should be a small position. Why are they fighting so fiercely?"
The god of gun skills looked at me, "It's not because of you. You broke the prison of death and completed dozens of tasks at once. According to the regulations of these tasks, we all have to give you task rewards. But unexpectedly, you are in the dark city. Outside the city, there is a super array. Once we enter, we can't leave! I'm afraid you will only be able to stay in this city in the future. To become the guardian god of this city, you can live in the temple of this city. Who wouldn't want a home? So they are fighting for it." I was stunned and thought to myself: "Can't you guys share the same temple? Just squeeze together, okay?"
The God of Swordsmanship snorted: "We are all celestial beings with status. How could we squeeze! Actually, there are several temples in the city, but they are all for other gods like the Sun God or others. They have their own masters. Although we can stay temporarily, it's no different from being a thief, heh!"
He was quite dignified, but without grace. So many gods were fighting like this.
Suddenly, a melodious female voice rang out, and all the gods immediately fell silent.
"Everyone, listen to me for a moment, okay?"
All the male gods shouted in unison: "Yes!" Even the God of Swordsmanship joined in the shout. Several goddesses sneered from the side.
I listened to the voice and felt my whole body tingle. I hurriedly looked over.
I saw a blonde goddess with light veils draped over her shoulders standing there with a faint smile. Her skin was as white as jade and slightly pinkish. Her legs were long, her chest was high, and the luscious curves were faintly visible under the light veil, extremely alluring.
The goddess used her enchanting eyes to emit a stream of gazes,当场让 dozens of male gods' eyes all flow with blood, even me included.
Yusra and Julie were also stunned. Yusra murmured dreamily: "So beautiful."
The goddess looked around and was very satisfied with the effect she had on them. She smiled sweetly: "So, who do you think is the highest-ranking god in this realm?"
"It's you! The beautiful Goddess of Love, Raou!"
I was stunned. Raou? Such an unappealing name! I only knew Ula. Oh, right, it's the English word LOVE...
The Goddess of Love smiled again: "Then, who do you think is the most beloved god by humans?"
"It's you! The beautiful Goddess of Love, Raou!"
The Goddess of Love's smile became even more cheerful: "Then, if a poor lady feels cold, would you cover her with a cloak? Would you let her enter the house to rest?"
"Of course!" "Definitely!" "Not doing so is not men! Oh, male gods!"
The Goddess of Love nodded with satisfaction: "Then, the guardian god of this hidden city, it will be up to me. I believe the people of this city will be very happy."
"No!" "It's still me. I have more experience!" "I'll do it. I..."
It was over, it was over. When it came to serious matters, the gods lost their grace again and the noise resumed.
It seems that this temple is really important to them. Especially these gods who have been imprisoned for tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of years. The people on earth have long forgotten them or their positions have been occupied by other gods. This temple might be their only home now.
The Goddess of Love Raou's face turned red with anger. And for the first time, a god dared to ignore her beauty, and it was a group of men.
Yusra sighed: "If only that girl could be the one, how adorable! And the city will be renamed 'City of Love' from now on, how romantic!"
I fainted. And "girl" was included. No matter how beautiful or cute she was, she was a woman who was tens of thousands of years old.
Suddenly, there was a burst of explosion, and the God of Swordsmanship shouted. The gods began to act!
A certain water god's "Great Water of Unlimited Quantity!", a mountain god's "Ten Thousand Mountains!", the God of Agriculture's "Turn the Earth and Plow the Fields!" ...
Of course, the most spectacular thing was the divine gun in the hands of the Gun God.
"Damn it! If I don't show my strength, you really think you're so good! Break - divine - technique!"
A thousand golden rays emanated from the gun, and the gun's aura spread out in waves, interspersed with countless illusions of strange beasts, as if there were thousands of troops charging towards them!
Water cut through, mountains shattered, all the gods were so frightened that they turned and fled, with -10000 and -10000 numbers spilling out from their bodies.
Even before the battle began, I had pulled Yusra and Julie out of the temple and fallen to my knees at the steps.
Watching the gun auras passing through the temple pillars and shooting into the buildings of the Ghost City. The temple was shaking, the Ghost City was wailing, countless buildings collapsed. Yusra was right in my arms. I faced her frightened eyes, felt the scent of the young girl and that trembling, soft body. In an instant, blood rushed to my head, my heart became passionate, my courage increased, and my body was able to move again.
I couldn't let these gods continue fighting. I was the player, not the spectator. The game should be controlled by us players!
I shouted loudly, "Stop!"
I rolled over and jumped up, heading towards the temple. The gun auras passed by me. Fortunately, my luck was good, and none of the gun auras hurt me.
I rushed into the temple gate. I saw that all the gods had united to fight the Gun God, and Cupid was carefully inspecting her dress.
I shouted loudly, "Stop fighting! Listen to me!"
The gun shadows and various spells suddenly disappeared, and all the gods turned to stare at me.
My heart was pounding wildly. Now I was facing a group of gods!
I took a deep breath and shouted loudly, "You only know to fight. Don't you know that the guardian god of a city should be decided by the citizens!"
The gods quieted down. After a long time, the Gun God said first, "OK, those two women outside are too timid. They probably dare not make a choice at all. Let you choose who will be the guardian god. Does anyone have any objections!"
Cupid showed a charming smile on her face, "Yes, this handsome young man, at first glance, he seems to be of noble character and pure heart. Let him choose. I have no objection."
The gods were discussing, and finally reached a consensus. Since I had released them from the death prison, I would be the one to have this power.
I now realized that the burden on my shoulders was too heavy. These gods were all gods!
Seeing me sweating profusely, the Gun God stepped forward big steps, "Young brother, don't be afraid. I'm here. They won't dare to retaliate against you. Just choose, see who treats you best..."
The gods immediately started cursing loudly, "Damn it! Make connections!" "Young brother, choose me. Choose me, I can teach you all my skills!" "Choose me, choose me. I can lead you to level up!" "Choose me, I can tell you where an artifact is!" ...
I was surrounded by the gods, looking at the一个个 rings of light on the heads of the celestial beings, my eyes being blinded by their radiance and unable to open. Then, listening to the heart-stirring conditions one after another, I felt myself almost intoxicated.
My current status is quite similar to that of the main god, right? Hahaha!
The voice of the god of love passed through the noise of all the gods and rang in my ears: "Lovely boy, if you choose me, I can make you have the most beautiful woman on the continent!"
One of the celestial beings laughed loudly: "What era are we in? You still use this kind of trick? I have read the Homeric epics! What's the consequence of getting the most beautiful woman? You won't know, right? Hahaha!"
I blankly replied: "What Homeric epics? I haven't read them."
However, my heart suddenly started pounding wildly. I don't want the most beautiful woman, I want my angel!
I shouted loudly: "God of love, can you help me find a girl named Zhao Xue'er?"
The god of love Laugergge smiled and said: "I am the god of love. Not only can I help you find her, but I can also make her fall in love with you..."
My heart was filled with ecstasy: "OK, then I'll choose you as the guardian god of the temple!"
But, this is a game world. How can the god of love use any method to make Zhao Xue'er like me? However, it's not important. As long as I can see Zhao Xue'er with my own eyes and be friends with her, that's enough. Is there really such a thing required between men and women?
In my ears, I seemed to hear a girl's cold chuckle. I turned my head to look, Yusra and Julie were standing side by side at the temple entrance.
There was a slight pain in my heart, I didn't know why, I was too lazy to care. Now, all these gods in the surrounding area are annoying me too much.
Finally, the god of love became the guardian god of the temple owner.
The god of love couldn't hide his joy in his heart. Sitting on the throne, he smiled and said: "Now, my citizens, it's your turn. Be quiet!"
"I announce that this guardian temple, at the same time, becomes my temple of love!"
The system then issued an announcement for the entire game: "The first temple of the god of love appears in the game. Now the 'marriage' function in the game is open!"