From God of Lies to Lord of All Worlds

Chapter 264: Dakan's Choice

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"Screech..." The piercing whine of an artillery shell suddenly tore through the air, sending the soldiers of the Military Junta scrambling into combat readiness!

"Damn it! Do these people never rest?" The military officers of the Military Junta hastily entered the War Room. "Where did it hit? Which defense line? Which town? Should we retreat first?"

Perhaps it was because they had suffered far too many defeats recently, leaving the entire group completely demoralized and naturally devoid of any will to fight to the bitter end.

Once a person retreated, they would only want to retreat a second and third time.

However, the report brought back by the reconnaissance soldiers left them slightly stunned. "General, they aren't firing at us. They are using their own artillery to bombard their own occupied territories and military camps!"

"Huh?" Everyone froze at the same time, staring at the front line with faces full of suspicion.

"What is going on? They are attacking themselves?"

"No, we captured the footage using a drone. Do you remember that group of members from The Church who passed through our combat zone earlier?" the frontline commander quickly explained.

"I remember them. We received a direct notice from the Government, and we specifically hosted them... Are you saying...""Yes, they are the ones being attacked. The rebel artillery is firing directly at them!"

The General was completely dumbfounded. "There are only a dozen of them, yet they are using artillery shells? Are these people insane?"

"But... the artillery is completely ineffective against those people from The Church!"

His subordinate's words left the General somewhat speechless. He hurriedly leaned forward, wanting to see exactly what was happening.

One look was all it took to give him a massive shock!

Yes, a massive shock indeed. After all, there were plenty of troops who advanced through the flames of war, but a group marching forward while bathed in holy light was a sight rarely seen!

It was not just rare; it was utterly unprecedented! Who had ever witnessed such a scene? Who could possibly believe such a situation?

In the drone footage, they could clearly see that what descended alongside the smoke and dust of the artillery was not the severed limbs or corpses of humans, but a Barrier of Light.

That man they had previously learned about, named George, simply held up his greatsword and slowly advanced straight through the artillery fire!

"Good Lord!"

"By the Buddha!"

"Three Pure Ones!"

Such exclamations echoed endlessly throughout the military camp. It snapped many out of their strange trance, making them truly and clearly realize that they were standing before the era known as Transcendence.

Those internet rumors were not merely tales, but an undeniable reality.

They were currently witnessing this reality! They were living through this phenomenon, able to see that even against modern artillery, Transcendence was already terrifyingly powerful!

"General, it is not just The Church, but also Buddhism! We spotted a Buddhist monk in the south... He seems to be leading his people to storm the stronghold!"

"Huh?" The General felt as though he had never been this shocked in his entire life combined. "Another Transcendent?"

"Just look for yourself!" The numerous military commanders all looked up, clearly witnessing the situation unfolding on the screen. A Buddhist monk was leading a group of soldiers down a rugged road. Countless artillery shells rained down around them, yet not a single explosive struck their bodies.

It was as if the shells had grown eyes, purposefully landing right beside them without ever touching the path directly in front of them.

From beginning to end, the path they walked seemed completely immune to the bombardment, remaining entirely quiet and peaceful!

Anyone who had served in the military knew that this was absolutely impossible. The entire area was within the strike zone. No matter which country it was, it would be impossible to deliberately leave such a pristine path under the barrage of mortars and artillery!

In other words, this Buddhist monk on the screen, who appeared to be doing absolutely nothing, had actually done everything!

"Thank goodness!" Everyone actually felt a sudden sense of relief and warmth. Although they were witnessing Transcendence, they were not facing an anomaly alone; their own Transcendent had arrived too!

"Amitābha!" Almost all the Buddhist believers in the room began their chants, and then everyone's eyes shifted toward the General at the side.

"General, what should we do now?"

"What should we do?" the General immediately retorted. "Inform the President, of course! What else can we do?"

He had absolutely no intention of taking any action. Whether it meant provoking the Kachin Army or angering these Transcendent Beings, both options were absolutely terrifying. It was much better to just stay out of it entirely.

He would leave it all to the President; surely the man would figure something out. As a mere General, he certainly refused to take the blame! Consequently, even this perfect opportunity to attack did not prompt the Government forces to make a move. They merely stood back and watched as the two waves of Transcendent forces advanced toward Dakan's headquarters.

...

"Forget it. Cease fire! It is useless anyway..." Dakan muttered with a hint of defeat. "Open the camp gates and let them in!"

"Angliel, take all your men into the compound and secure all the human livestock. The moment I give the order, execute them all!"

"General, you..." Angliel wanted to protest, but he was immediately silenced by Dakan's fierce glare. "Move! Do not make me repeat myself!"

"Understood, I am going!" Angliel retreated with his men. All that remained was the wide-open gate to the military camp, a fearless-looking Dakan, and the live-streaming camera set up right in front of him!

Almost simultaneously, Dakan's face appeared across both the dark web and public platforms all over the world, along with the pistol gripped tightly in his hand.

An immense amount of money had been poured into boosting the broadcast, causing countless viewers to flood into his livestream room in a short amount of time and witness his setup!

"This is Northern Myanmar, Kachin. I am one of the leaders of the Kachin Army, and my name is Dakan!" A look of pure madness continuously surged across his face. "This is a live broadcast concerning life and death!"

"Viewers, you are about to witness a spectacular broadcast and a very special decision, because... I have encountered Transcendent Beings! A group of Transcendent Beings from The Church and from Buddhism!"

These words instantly thrilled the massive crowd of netizens who had flocked into the livestream room!

The bullet comments began rolling by like crazy:

"What? Northern Myanmar... Is that the place I am thinking of?"

"Transcendent Beings? Another Transcendent event? I knew The Church wouldn't just sit idly by; they are protecting the peace of this world!"

"Buddhism is involved too! Those Buddhists who stirred up a massive storm in India have come here?"

"Is it possible that this region is actually traditional Buddhist territory, and you guys are the outsiders?"

The frenzy of the bullet comments brought a slight smirk to Dakan's face. This was exactly the reaction he wanted. Only with the eyes of the entire world fixed upon him could his true plan be put into motion!

"Where are they? Where are the Transcendent Beings you promised? Is this just some clickbait to gain followers?"

"Yeah, where is everyone?"

Dissatisfaction rapidly began to build within the bullet comments. After all, him simply talking to the camera by himself was hardly convincing.

However, Dakan was naturally prepared for this. He suddenly grabbed the gun resting beside his hand, aimed it straight at the front gate, and opened fire!

"Rat-tat-tat-tat!" The bullets from the submachine gun sprayed wildly toward the entrance, only to be completely intercepted by a massive greatsword!

The sharp 'clang, clang, clang' of metal impacting metal rang out with absolute clarity inside the livestream room, leaving countless viewers utterly dumbfounded. "What did I just see? A guy with a sword just blocked a barrage of bullets?"

"Are they shooting a movie? These special effects look incredibly real!"

"No, it is not a movie! I recognize that man... He is Saint George Stacy, the one who appeared during the New York crisis! He is the 'Saint' officially recognized by America! There is no mistaking him!"

That single comment instantly ignited a storm among the viewers, sending the entire livestream room into a frenzy. "So... he really is a Transcendent Being?"

Right at that moment, George's booming voice echoed through the air: "Dakan, I have come here to judge you for your sins!"

That declaration caused the livestream room to absolutely explode with excitement, letting everyone in the world know exactly why this man had come!

Hearing those words, Dakan burst into manic laughter. "Hahahahaha! To have The Church dispatch a Transcendent Being just to deal with me is truly an honor! However, I wonder if Mr. George would be willing to accept my terms?"

"The Church does not accept terms! The Church only demands that you confess to your sins!" George declared loudly.

"Then what if I told you that the moment I give the order, thousands of innocent people locked up behind this military camp will be executed? Your Eminence the Bishop, Honorable Saint, do you still wish to force me into a confession?"

Dakan sneered like a madman. "With the entire world watching... are you truly willing to make that choice?"

This was exactly where Dakan derived his unbridled confidence! This was his final, desperate gamble to secure his own survival!