Chapter 150: Slaying Hercules in Seconds! The Awe of the Godly Protector of Shenzhou

"Humph!"

Hercules, disdainfully treated by Wang Ping, instantly grew furious and unleashed a terrifying attack. Although Hercules was known as a berserker, his true strength lay in archery. Drawing his bowstring, he released an arrow that split into nine dragon-shaped tracking beams.

Even the Godly Protector of Shenzhou, standing nearby, showed a grave expression. Facing this attack head-on would be perilous, even risking death.

However, the next moment brought something astounding. In the face of this terror, Wang Ping remained unperturbed and casually raised the index finger of his right hand. Instantly, invisible ripples spread out, causing all the dragon-shaped beams, each wider than a hundred meters, to freeze in mid-air. They then burst into specks of light, creating a magnificent shower of light that rained down upon the earth, resembling a meteor shower.

"Is this the power of a demigod? Impressive for killing, but also useful for livening up the atmosphere with a meteor shower," Wang Ping remarked calmly, his clothes billowing gently in the breeze.

Hercules' power was at the level of a half-step Yin-Yang realm. At that time, Wang Ping possessed only pure Yin power of the first rank. He had no royal-level techniques, divine abilities, Purple Spirit Phantom Fire, or control over domains. In other words, he was incredibly weak.

In front of Wang Ping, Hercules was akin to an ant that could be crushed at any moment, making Wang Ping handle his power with great care to ensure that he didn't accidentally crush him and prevent Xu Yi from obtaining his power.

In contrast to Wang Ping's nonchalant demeanor, the Godly Protector of Shenzhou was dumbfounded. What kind of monster was this?

Hercules' ultimate move, even he felt the terrifying threat it posed to his life, and yet it had been casually defused with a flick of a finger. Moreover, Wang Ping commented on using it for meteor showers and wish-making as if it were nothing.

It was just too powerful and ostentatious.

He couldn't help but wonder who the true humans, deicide practitioners, and demigods were. The terrifying power exhibited here would put even main deities to shame.

The Godly Protector of Shenzhou was stunned, and Hercules, despite being a demigod who had crossed the Twelve Labors and was more powerful than many true gods, was even more at a loss. He had to admit that he had never encountered such a situation before, and his arrogance as a demigod and great hero was shattered by Wang Ping.

"Speaking of which, Hercules, do you really have twelve lives? Or is it that your regeneration is just incredibly strong?" Wang Ping asked, turning to the Godly Protector of Shenzhou.

"According to the myth, he indeed has twelve lives. However, it's not that he revives every time he's killed. Attacks that are too powerful can consume multiple of his lives at once," the Godly Protector of Shenzhou replied cautiously.

"I see. That's quite a resilient regenerative ability," Wang Ping shook his head.

This statement made the Godly Protector of Shenzhou twitch. Only someone as abnormal as you would dare to say that. Who wouldn't want such an ability? In battle, it could provide a significant advantage, allowing them to use a strategy of sacrificing one's life to kill the enemy.

"Human, you are too arrogant! Do you think you can kill a main deity? Although you are powerful and could easily kill me, the power you've shown so far is far from enough to confront a main deity," Hercules sneered.

"Annoying," Wang Ping glanced at him coldly and ruthlessly squeezed him to death eleven times in a row. In the final moments of his last life, Wang Ping held back slightly, leaving him barely alive but unable to commit suicide.

Many times, killing gods was not a straightforward matter because they had various means of escape or self-destruction. However, this was not a problem for Wang Ping. The vast power disparity allowed him to control Hercules with ease, preventing him from taking his own life and forcing him to watch helplessly as a human he despised killed him and absorbed his power.

Watching this scene unfold, the Godly Protector was awed. It was the first time he had seen a god or demigod suffer such a miserable fate.

"Thank you for your assistance. May I know your esteemed name?" The Godly Protector of Shenzhou respectfully inquired, his face filled with reverence.

Wang Ping's incredible strength had left him in awe.

Meanwhile, since he knew about the impending arrival of the Main God, the Guardian of Shenzhou felt hopeful that Wang Ping might be the only human who could Translate this to English and maintain the text formatting while making it readable without changing the original tone or expression. Also, change everything to English except for character names, which should be kept in Pinyin:

  "Hoping for the best."

  So, no matter what, he had to respect Wang Ping to the utmost.

  "Wang Ping."

  Wang Ping glanced at him and uttered these two words.

  "Wang Ping."

  The Guardian of Shenzhou was a bit surprised.

  This name was quite ordinary.

  Afterward, Wang Ping didn't pay any more attention to the Guardian of Shenzhou. He flew through the air and quickly returned to the side of Xu Yi.

  His actions were not concealed, and the Guardian of Shenzhou also noticed Xu Yi's presence, realizing that he was the one Wang Ping had nurtured. In a mixture of surprise and amazement, he quickly followed.

  "Kill him."

  Wang Ping tossed Hercules in front of Xu Yi and patted his shoulder.

  Seeing this, the Guardian of Shenzhou carefully observed Xu Yi, contemplating how to approach Wang Ping and Xu Yi.

  "Thank you, Boss!"

  Xu Yi was filled with excitement and unleashed his most powerful strike, hacking Hercules in the neck with all his might.

  "Clang!"

  However, to the silent astonishment of the three, even though Xu Yi had unleashed his most potent attack and struck Hercules in his dying moments, he still couldn't breach his defenses. There was only a metallic collision-like sound.

  "This is what gods are, even in a dying state, ordinary humans cannot kill them," the Guardian of Shenzhou sighed.

  The gap between humans and gods was too vast.

  Of course, Wang Ping was an exception.

  The Guardian of Shenzhou glanced silently at Wang Ping.

  "Boss," Xu Yi said awkwardly, not knowing what to say.

  "No big deal," Wang Ping didn't mock Xu Yi and simply sealed Hercules' power completely.

  Without hesitation, Xu Yi struck again.

  With a "pu-chi" sound, Hercules was finally beheaded, turning into light particles and entering Xu Yi's body.

  Xu Yi's body trembled, and he fainted.

  Wang Ping also sensed that Xu Yi's body was undergoing a transformation, becoming stronger, and he possessed a divine power similar to Hercules.

  "The rules of this world are truly peculiar," Wang Ping thought to himself.

  Killing a god could grant you the god's power. Although you couldn't gain their authority, it was still quite remarkable.

  This reminded Wang Ping of a certain anime, and he wondered if there was some kind of behind-the-scenes ritual or process involved.

  "I forgot to ask this kid what his golden finger is."

  Wang Ping looked at the unconscious Xu Yi and remembered this.

  Among the people in the chat group, there were very few who concealed their golden fingers.

  Xu Yi was one of them and had never revealed what his golden finger actually was, which made it quite mysterious.

  However, judging from Xu Yi's rapid growth, it was highly likely that his golden finger wasn't the type that boosted growth speed.

  Wang Ping didn't underestimate Xu Yi.

  Fingers like Chen Yao's, which accelerated growth, were excellent, but rule-based golden fingers were equally insane.

  "He needs to know how long it will take for him to wake up," Wang Ping said to the Guardian of Shenzhou.

  "Each person's situation is different, but it's generally around a week," the Guardian of Shenzhou promptly answered Wang Ping's question.

  "A week is a bit long. In that case, take us to a safe place," Wang Ping said with a slight frown, addressing the Guardian of Shenzhou.

  "Alright, please follow me."

  Upon hearing Wang Ping's request, the Guardian of Shenzhou naturally couldn't refuse. He began to lead the way.

  Shen Du was the capital of Shenzhou, where elite individuals from various walks of life gathered. It was the lifeline of Shenzhou.

  When Wang Ping arrived here, he saw floating land and towering buildings, giving it a mythical and science fiction blend.

  After arriving in Shen Du with the Guardian of Shenzhou, Wang Ping was invited to the most central location in Shen Du.

  The Guardian Tower of Shenzhou, a tower that suppressed the Dragon Vein of Shenzhou, was also the residence of the Guardian of Shenzhou and the Shenzhou Elder.

  The Shenzhou Elder was the leader of the Guardians of Shenzhou and the strongest individual in Shenzhou.

  When Wang Ping reached the top floor of the Guardian Tower of Shenzhou, he saw nearly twenty Guardians seated in order.

  And at the topmost position sat a dignified man.

  He was undoubtedly the Shenzhou Elder.

  Upon seeing this, Wang Ping's eyes glimmered, and he was somewhat surprised.

  This Sh

enzhou Elder was quite powerful.

  Of course, his strength was relative. His aura intensity far exceeded that of other Guardians of Shenzhou, but he was still equivalent to the Seventh Level of the Yin-Yang Mirror.

  The Yin-Yang Mirrors also had varying strengths, and he corresponded to the Seventh Level of the Yin-Yang Mirror in major powers.

  Not weak, but in Wang Ping's eyes, he was quite ordinary.

  "Dear guest from afar, please sit here."

  While Wang Ping was observing the Shenzhou Elder, the Shenzhou Elder was also observing Wang Ping. When he found that he couldn't see through Wang Ping's true depth at all, his smile became even more warm. He invited Wang Ping to sit beside him, at an equal position.

  This meant that the Shenzhou Elder believed that Wang Ping should have the same status as him.

  This surprised the other Guardians of Shenzhou, but they didn't say much.

  Wang Ping didn't stand on ceremony either and calmly took his seat at the top.

  "Wang Ping, may I address you as such? Or would you prefer to be called a fellow Daoist?" the Shenzhou Elder, with his warm smile, inquired.

  "As for how to address me, I don't mind. You can call me whatever you like," Wang Ping replied calmly, locking eyes with the Shenzhou Elder.

  "Besides that, you don't need to probe my origin. I'll tell you, it's not a secret. I am a traveler from another world."

  The Shenzhou Elder was not a fool.

  He knew that Wang Ping was a human who possessed such incredible power that didn't belong to this world's system. Moreover, Xu Yi hadn't been exposed yet, but now that he had been noticed, these important figures in Shenzhou could easily investigate and discover that Xu Yi was an undocumented presence in this world.

  Furthermore, the power Xu Yi possessed didn't belong to this world either.

  So, it was better to reveal their identities and facilitate better communication between both parties.

  At the same time, it would help the Shenzhou Elder and the Guardians of Shenzhou accept Xu Yi, allowing him to become an important figure in Shenzhou.

  This way, he could access more resources and become even more powerful.

  This would benefit Xu Yi and the chat group.

  "Traveler from another world. From beyond the domain, I see."

The Shenzhou Elder and the Guardians of Shenzhou all looked at Wang Ping with stern and deep gazes.

They had guessed this answer beforehand, but when Wang Ping admitted it himself, their emotions couldn't help but stir.

After all, in their world, they were facing invasions from various major mythologies, and in a certain sense, these intruders could be considered outsiders to Shenzhou.

Of course, Wang Ping was a human, different from the gods, and had even helped Shenzhou kill Hercules before. So, it could be preliminarily concluded that Wang Ping was not an enemy.

"Dare I ask, can Wang Daoist visit our world anytime?" The Shenzhou Elder cautiously inquired.

"You can come, but it requires paying a certain price. I wouldn't have come this time if my subordinate hadn't been in danger and asked for my help." Wang Ping glanced at the Shenzhou Elder, not hiding anything and said meaningfully.

"I see," the Shenzhou Elder responded, and the Guardians of Shenzhou present also understood Wang Ping's intention. He could come at any time but would need to pay a relatively insignificant price. Besides, there were connections among travelers, so they shouldn't have any ill intentions.

"In Shenzhou, we have always been ruthless towards enemies from afar, but hospitable towards guests. Now, Comrade Xu Yi, who is your subordinate, has become a godslayer and should naturally become a member of the Guardians of Shenzhou," the Shenzhou Elder declared with a smile.

Wang Ping nodded in satisfaction at this.

"By the way, a Main God-level being is about to descend. I wonder how long Wang Daoist plans to stay in our world. If possible, please lend us your assistance," the Shenzhou Elder shifted the conversation once more, a reasonable probing to see how long Wang Ping might remain in their world.

Wang Ping remained composed and replied, "Although I have matters to attend to in other worlds, I won't stay in this world for too long. However, helping you deal with the imminent Main God should be sufficient."

"Much appreciated," the Shenzhou Elder expressed his gratitude sincerely, even though he didn't hear the answer he had hoped for. Dealing with a Main God-level entity was not an easy task, and Wang Ping's assistance was essential.

Following that, the Shenzhou Elder and Wang Ping engaged in various conversations. When the time was right, the Shenzhou Elder clasped his fists and said with a smile, "Wang Ping Daoist, I am very interested in the powers of other worlds. I wonder if we could have a friendly exchange."

This statement from the Shenzhou Elder excited the Guardians of Shenzhou, and they all hoped to witness an incredible battle.

"Exchange? Are you sure?" Wang Ping looked at the Shenzhou Elder strangely. He knew that the Shenzhou Elder wanted to test his upper limits, but it felt peculiar.

A formidable Seventh Level Yin-Yang Mirror power like the Shenzhou Elder wanting to spar with him, a Half-Step Life-and-Death Realm powerhouse, seemed like a mismatch.

It was akin to a child wielding a toy knife, insisting on battling a fully-armed special forces soldier.

"Is it not possible? If you are concerned that both of us might get injured before the arrival of the Main God, there is no need to worry. We in Shenzhou have methods to rapidly recover from injuries," the Shenzhou Elder chuckled, thinking Wang Ping might be concerned about potential injuries.

Wang Ping, however, shook his head and said, "No, you misunderstand me. There is no need for a battle between us because the power gap is too vast. It wouldn't be a battle; it would be one-sided oppression."

Hearing this, the Guardians of Shenzhou were all stunned.

Wang Ping's words were essentially belittling the Shenzhou Elder, as if the Elder was weaker and not worth a fight. This was a far cry from his humble demeanor earlier.

"Troublesome," Wang Ping sighed and lightly tapped the tabletop. As he did, a terrifying pressure instantly erupted, covering the entire area.

In an instant, the entire Guardian Tower of Shenzhou quaked visibly, even though it was anchored to the Dragon Vein of Shenzhou and had a unique structure. It was unthinkable that it could tremble, but there it was.

This caught the attention of the entire Shenzhou, with people looking up at the trembling tower in awe and fear, not knowing what was happening.

The Guardian Tower of Shenzhou was a towering structure that held the Dragon Vein in place and had unique materials. Even in the face of an earthquake of magnitude eight, it shouldn't have shown any movement. However, now it was visibly trembling, as if it might collapse.

The Shenzhou Guardians present were overwhelmed by the sudden and terrifying pressure. They turned pale, some even felt like they might spit out blood.

Even the Shenzhou Elder's complexion changed. Wang Ping's display was quite different from his previous modest attitude.

"Stop, please stop," the Shenzhou Elder said with cold sweat, smiling bitterly.

Wang Ping retracted his pressure, and with a hint of a smile, he said, "I wonder, do you still want to spar with me, Elder?"

"Spar? Are you sure?" The Shenzhou Elder muttered inwardly, "Damn, what kind of monster is this? Just releasing his aura made it hard for me to breathe. If he actually attacks, I might as well be an ant before him."

He didn't dare to engage with Wang Ping on equal terms anymore.

He had thought that their strengths were relatively close, with Wang Ping being slightly stronger. However, he had no idea that Wang Ping was this monstrous.

Even a Main God might not be able to reach this level.

"Daoist Wang, I dare not. Please just call me Xiaochen," the Shenzhou Elder said with a bitter smile, completely lowering his posture.

Wang Ping's strength was far beyond his, and he didn't have the courage to engage with Wang Ping as an equal anymore.

Unfortunately, he thought to himself, "This is the difference between people. Some are strong, while others are stronger. Only in comparison can you truly appreciate the gap between them."

"Xiaochen, I'm curious. How could the early humans kill gods and become so powerful? Without any special reasons, it should be impossible for humans to kill gods, right?" Wang Ping asked, gazing contemplatively.

"Regarding the reasons for the invasions of various godly systems, we are also unclear. The reason we can kill gods is because we have the legacy left behind by the Eastern Godly System," the Shenzhou Elder sighed deeply, honestly explaining.

"We obtained some legacies in these ruins, which allowed humans to cultivate and gain extraordinary powers, as well as acquire the means to kill gods."

"I see," Wang Ping mused, his eyes flashing with thought. "So, according to your explanation, the gods of other systems were likely stopped by the Eastern Godly System. In other words, the two sides are at war, which is why they occasionally send a god to the mortal realm, instead of a full-scale invasion?"

"Our speculation is indeed like that," the Shenzhou Elder sighed.

"However, if our speculation is correct, then

, according to what Hercules said, the impending arrival of a Main God suggests that the situation on the divine battlefield doesn't seem very optimistic."

"I see. That's interesting," Wang Ping said, squinting his eyes. Then, he calmly spoke in his mind, "System, I want to start a free simulation."

He was interested in this world and had come here already, prepared to kill the Main God. It was only natural for him to conduct a simulation.

Aside from that, Wang Ping also wanted to see if there were any reincarnators or mysterious beings in this world.

"Beep. Life Simulator activated. Free simulation commences."

"Day 1: You finished the meeting and received a warm welcome from the Shenzhou Elder."

"Day 2, morning: The sky above the Divine Capital shatters, and a figure descends onto Shenzhou. To everyone's surprise, it's Apollo, one of the twelve main gods of Greek mythology."

"Apollo's arrival fills the sky with divine radiance, looking extremely sacred but harboring destructive power. He pronounces a death sentence on humanity, gathering his strength to unleash a terrifying strike."

"In the end, you chose to intervene and stopped him. Apollo was incredibly powerful, equivalent to a strong Half-Step Life-and-Death Realm, but compared to you, he was nothing."

"With ease, you slew Apollo, shocking the Shenzhou Elder and the Guardians of Shenzhou, making them more aware of your power."

"After killing Apollo, you discovered that his power seemed to want to enter your body and transform it. Your inner power was rejecting this force, and both forces clashed in your dantian. Eventually, you forcefully expelled Apollo's divine power from your body."

"Surprisingly, you managed to shape this power into a divine orb. Though some power escaped, you believed that if you found a special method to merge this divine orb into someone's body, you could create another godslayer."

"Your actions astonished the Shenzhou Elder and others. They had pondered whether such a method was possible, but due to their limited strength, even killing a god with minimal destruction was difficult, let alone condensing a divine orb."

"Meanwhile, they couldn't help but marvel at how tempting it was to become a godslayer for ordinary people. Yet, you seemed indifferent, almost disdainful. Indeed, some people are truly on another level."

"Next, you didn't continue to stay in this world. As you couldn't remain for too long, you chose to return, concluding this simulation."

"Returned already. It seems I won't be able to simulate the subsequent events," Wang Ping frowned, his eyes filled with contemplation.

When you're not on a mission and have crossed into another world on your own, there's a time limit. You must leave within three days, or you'll experience rejection. The longer you stay, the stronger the rejection force becomes, reaching a critical point after a week. At that point, anything could happen, including unexpected death.

Therefore, Wang Ping's decision to return was quite normal.