Volume 1 Village Story Chapter 156 Breaking Through (4)

  I detected the sarcasm in those words, and although I was very angry, I also felt a bit disheartened. It's that kind of powerlessness that comes from the absolute gap between humans and gods. But it doesn't matter, because I'm convinced of one thing: if this is a test, then there will definitely be an opportunity for me to complete it. That mountain can't keep growing endlessly. Since there's an opportunity, why should I give up?

  As I thought of this, I immediately felt at ease. Although I was already exhausted, I still didn't stop my movements, and my body continued to climb up inch by inch. Gradually, my consciousness began to become a bit fuzzy, and my forward movements became mechanical actions. Several times, due to lack of strength, I almost lost my grip on the protruding rocks above and fell from the mountain. Fortunately, human instinct for survival saved me, and each time I managed to react in time to prevent myself from really falling off.

  Finally, at the moment I was about to faint, I finally climbed to the top of this mountain. When I used my last bit of strength to push myself onto a flat rock on the summit, everything went black and I lost consciousness.

  I don't know where I am or what I'm doing, but it feels very comfortable. The past is like a scroll unfolding before my eyes, starting from the small village where I grew up. First, I see myself learning swordsmanship, clumsily chopping at wooden stakes and being teased by my friends. Every day, I watch Serin walk in front of me, secretly digging a hole in my room to peek at her, getting caught by my father and beaten half to death. I follow Lock to learn archery, take the intermediate archer exam, fight against undead mages for Serin and Dapo. With the hopes of my parents and villagers, I come to the magic tower to study magic with teacher Anka, roast fish by the small river at the foot of the mountain, chat with Tison who is cold on the outside but warm on the inside, and Lila sister. I rescue Lila sister with Tison. I also see teacher Anka die in my arms covered in blood, Sulina smiling at me, holding my child who is giggling, an angelic face filled with joy. I see Freya learning magic with me. And going on adventures with Evan and Xilu...

  I don't know when I opened my eyes, and found myself lying on a flat ground, just like the scene when I first entered this world. There was only the sky and the earth, desolate and empty, with nothing else around. I got up from the ground in a daze, rubbing my head hard. My head was a bit dizzy, but the feeling of hunger and thirst had disappeared. I realized that I was full of energy and spirit at this moment. What's going on? Was it that shaman god playing tricks again?

  "You've passed this test of willpower, how was it? How did you feel?" The voice in mid-air spoke again.

  I grunted and didn't respond to his words, instead I sat down cross-legged and started meditating. No matter what difficulties lay ahead, I was ready for them.

  "After a long while, the Shaman let out a sigh and said: 'Alright, it seems you're ready to face my next question. Get prepared, we'll start in an hour. Remember, this is a test of your strength. Enemies will appear around you, and your goal is to wipe them all out. If only you remain alive by then, congratulations, you've passed. But if even one life remains on this land, then you're a failure.'"

  I looked up at the sky and said, "Wait a minute, you haven't fulfilled the reward you promised me yet."

  The Shaman God laughed: "Have you finally remembered? Alright, I can modify your body for you, so that in the future when you learn lightning magic, your level will be higher. How's this reward?"

  I shook my head and said, "I won't let you randomly modify my body, that's too risky. What if after you've modified me, my body is no longer suitable for learning other things?"

  The Shaman God said with some anger, "I am a god, don't you want to believe me? You dare to question me? Hmph, rest assured, I will only transform your left hand, are you at ease now?"

  I nodded and said, "I'm not questioning you, revered Shaman God. You're not the only god influencing this world, so many things can't be absolute. Since you've said so, I can only thank you for your blessings."

  The shaman god hummed and said, "As for those other gods? I'm just... never mind, this is something that can't be told to you. I shouldn't reveal the secrets of the gods. You already know too much, it's not good for you. When you reach the level of a demigod, then I won't mind explaining slowly. For now... forget it."

  I couldn't help but chuckle inwardly - this Shaman God was really quite amusing; his emotional changes were almost indistinguishable from those of us humans.

  The shaman deity said somewhat impatiently: "Stop dawdling, are you ready? We're about to begin."

  I nodded, indicating that I was ready.

  Suddenly, dark clouds filled the sky, with lightning flashing continuously in the thick cloud layer. These dark clouds seemed to be pressing down on my head, rolling over at a very close distance above me.

  Suddenly, the earth shook violently, and lightning from the dark clouds struck down vertically. In an instant, countless lightning bolts surrounded me, forming a huge electric net around me. I stood there, stunned, unable to dodge or resist. Is this the power of God?

  Those lightning bolts gradually merged together, forming a massive lightning bolt. The sky thundered with a loud rumble as the thick lightning struck down from the sky once again. This time it didn't strike around me but instead came straight for me.

  A bright light flashed before my eyes, and I felt a numbness in my body. Immediately, I lost consciousness. The last thought in my mind was: "It's all over, this time I'm dead for sure, that Shaman God has tricked me again."

  When I regained consciousness, I opened my eyes to see countless tiny lightning bolts wrapped around me, especially on my left arm, with countless tiny lightning flashes emitting blue electric arcs. I closed my eyes and carefully sensed the changes in my body, discovering a secret that lightning magic was completely different from other magics. I felt an electric current flowing through my body, and as soon as I had a thought, a bolt of lightning shot out from my left hand. I showed great interest in this elusive lightning, constantly familiarizing myself with these new things entering my body. Soon, I was able to cast a Lightning Arrow spell, which thrilled me.

  "Alright, alright, stop fooling around! Are you ready to face the challenge?" Shaman Sa urged.

  I let out a sigh and put away the idea of continuing to practice magic, saying: "Well then, let's get started. I'm ready for the next challenge!"