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As it burned, the crimson flames seemed to run out of energy and eventually went out.
"It seems it cannot be stored permanently..."
Qingze regretfully abandoned the idea and brought his consciousness back to reality.
At that moment, eleven scarlet beams of light suddenly shot out from the front and pierced his brow.
A warm current, far greater than any before, suddenly poured in from between his eyebrows, rushing down and finally merging into the magical stream in his dantian.
The once gently flowing stream expanded and deepened at a visible speed, even giving him a faint sense of an invisible barrier, as if taking another step forward would allow him to break through to a completely new realm.
"The next breakthrough seems to be just around the corner..."
A sudden realization flashed through Qingze's mind, and his excitement was hard to contain, bursting out from the depths of his throat in a furious roar.
"Roar!"
A powerful and wild roar echoed through the hall, causing dust to fall from the beams and pillars.
The kneeling believers below were all terrified, their faces ashen and their bodies trembling, fearing that the devastating divine punishment would befall them at any moment.
Looking down at the terrified believers, Qingze deliberately softened his tone and said, "You are different from them. You truly believe in me, so there is nothing to worry about."
Having said that, he sat cross-legged like a human, bent his hind legs, and slammed his massive bear body onto the floor, continuing in his deep voice: "However, there are significant problems with your past ways of believing."
Stop buying useless animal bones and furs, and stop wearing those ridiculous clothes.
Just live and dress like a normal person.
All I care about is the faith in your hearts; I need nothing else…
He began to preach a set of "correct" ways of believing to these heavily brainwashed believers.
After all, these people are too deeply poisoned, and it is difficult to persuade them to give up their faith with conventional reasoning. It is better to simply "shape" oneself into the god they believe in and personally tell them how to be a "good believer".
Qingze spoke at length about simple principles such as "be kind to others" and "respect your parents," and finally emphasized: "Remember, you do not need to, and you must never, force anyone to believe in me, including your family members."
If you hold pure faith in your hearts and follow my teachings, then the souls of your beloved family members, after natural death, will be guided to my kingdom to enjoy eternal peace and happiness.
He paused, then his voice turned stern: "But..."
Those who end their lives by suicide or by deliberately seeking death will never have their souls enter my kingdom!
Do you all understand this?
"Understood! I will obey the divine decree!"
The believers answered in unison, their voices filled with awe and excitement at receiving "correct guidance."
They believe in God because life is too bitter, and they long to enter God's kingdom after death and obtain eternal happiness.
Now that a clear path lies before them, they find it hard to suppress their excitement.
Qingze nodded in satisfaction and concluded, "From now on, I will be watching your every word and deed from heaven."
As he spoke, his thoughts began to race again.
The massive Crimson Flame Demon Bear's body was instantly enveloped in a soft light, its size rapidly shrinking and deforming.
Under the utterly awe-inspiring gazes of the believers, the enormous demonic bear vanished.
"The great god has returned to the divine realm!"
"Congratulations to the great bear god Sakakidake!"
Upon seeing this, the believers believed Qingze's words even more, and they all kowtowed to the ground to respectfully send the god away.
In reality, Qingze, who had transformed into a blood-sucking mosquito, silently flew out of the frenzied living room.
As soon as he was out of the believers' sight, he immediately initiated the transformation again.
With a thought, a faint light flickered around him, and the mosquito's form was quickly replaced by a new one.
A Zapdos with blue and white feathers covering its entire body.
It is small and exquisite, and tiny blue and white electric sparks crackle and flash from time to time along the edges of its wings.
With a gentle flap of its wings, accompanied by a faint crackling sound, Zapdos's bird-like body seemed to transform into a streak of blue-white lightning, shooting out at unparalleled speed and soaring straight into the sky.
The streets and houses below, bathed in sunlight, instantly transformed into blurry, flowing patches of color under his supersonic flight.
This unparalleled speed gave Qingze a sense of freedom, as if he could break free from all constraints and fully embrace the sky.
"This feeling... is just amazing!"
He soared and circled freely among the skyscrapers of Tokyo, enjoying the exhilarating experience of his brief transformation into a Zapdos. He didn't rush to land because the [Druid Potion] had a time limit.
Qingze naturally wanted to have a good time before the effects wore off.
Chapter 124 Magic Breakthrough
Qingze circled rapidly in the air above the area, his sharp bird eyes quickly scanning the area below. After confirming the situation, he suddenly folded his wings and his small bird body swooped down like a meteor, enveloped in a soft light as he approached the ground.
As the light faded, he had returned to his original human form and stood steadily on the ground.
Almost the instant he landed, he could clearly feel the strange energy within him, belonging to the [Druid Potion], rapidly waning until it was almost gone.
"Ugh……"
Qingze sighed softly, still feeling a lingering sense of satisfaction. Recalling the feeling of soaring freely and unrestrained in the sky, he sincerely understood why countless creators and artists throughout history have been so fascinated by giving humans the ability to fly.
It is a freedom and joy that originates from the instinct of life, which cannot be compared with the experience of riding in a helicopter or hot air balloon that depends on external objects.
But he quickly composed himself and suppressed his lingering feelings.
He believes that as long as he continues to grow stronger along the current path, soaring through the skies in the future will not be an unattainable dream.
Qingze calmly stepped out of the street corner, and after turning the corner, he saw the Honda Cub 110 parked quietly by the roadside, and the girl leaning against the wall, faithfully guarding the motorcycle.
She tilted her head slightly, gazing at the sky as if counting the few remaining clouds on the horizon.
Aozawa strode forward and asked, "Goto, why don't you go back inside? What are you doing here all this time?"
Yua Goto turned her gaze away from the sky, saw him, and immediately put on a gentle smile: "Teacher, you're back."
I noticed your briefcase was still hanging on your motorcycle, and I was worried that if no one was watching it, someone passing by might steal it, so I waited for you here.”
Qingze couldn't help but chuckle and said, "Why don't you just take the bag inside?"
"Yes!"
Upon hearing this, Yua Goto was slightly taken aback, then lightly patted her forehead with her small hand, a blush of annoyance appearing on her face. "Why didn't I think of this simple method just now?"
She clasped her hands together and pleaded somewhat shyly, "Teacher, please don't tell anyone about this. It's too embarrassing."
"Okay, I promise you."
Qingze nodded, got on the motorcycle, and put on the helmet hanging on the handlebars.
Although he is physically fit enough not to wear a helmet, he must set a good example for students by respecting traffic rules.
Yua Goto watched his movements, her small lips opening and closing slightly, as if she wanted to ask something, but seemed afraid to ask it aloud.
Seeing him return alone, instead of in his father's car, the answer to her most pressing question was already self-evident.
She sighed softly to herself, suppressing her disappointment, and bowed to Qingze, saying, "Teacher, thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to make this home visit."
I'm so sorry to have taken up your precious rest time today.
Just as she bowed, the blue tag above her head that read "Noble Girl" flashed for a moment, then merged into a clear blue light that shot into Qingze's brow.
boom!
It was as if the sound of some kind of barrier being broken echoed within my body.
In an instant, Qingze felt that the almost invisible bottleneck shatter at that moment.
The magical power that had been flowing steadily within his dantian suddenly erupted and surged through his entire body like a flood bursting its banks.
He clearly sensed that every cell, every bone, every meridian and blood vessel, and even every muscle fiber in his body was undergoing a transformative change under the impact of this immense magical power.
This feeling was incredibly mysterious, yet incredibly real and intense, making him acutely aware of it from the depths of his soul.
At this moment, I am taking a big step toward a life form that transcends the ordinary.
Previously, his so-called "inhuman" abilities were more reflected in his external manifestations such as strength and speed.
After this breakthrough, he felt that his "non-human" nature was starting from the origin of life and the genetic level, and was gradually moving away from the realm of ordinary humans.
Aozawa suppressed the excitement surging within him due to the breakthrough and focused his gaze on Goto Yua in front of him.
Even though she didn't get the answer she wanted, she was still genuinely grateful for his efforts.
She is such a kind and gentle girl.
He smiled gently and said, "It's alright, no need to be so polite."
I've had a serious talk with your father, and he promised me that he will have nothing to do with that cult anymore and will become the father you know again.
"Eh? Really?!"
Yua Goto suddenly looked up, her eyes filled with disbelief and astonishment. "Teacher, you...you wouldn't be saying that just to comfort me, would you?"
"Of course I'm not lying to you," Qingze said firmly. "I came back early because your father has some personal matters that need to be dealt with urgently."
I wanted to come back first to tell you the good news.
"That's wonderful, thank you so much, teacher!"
Overwhelming joy instantly dispelled the gloom on Yua Goto's face, making her radiate a bright glow. "I really don't know how to repay you!"
"Study hard, get good grades, and become an outstanding person in the future. That will be the best reward for me."
Qingze smiled and waved, starting the motorcycle engine. "I have something to do, so I'll be going now."
"Okay! Goodbye, teacher! Please be careful on your way home!"
Yua Goto waved her hand vigorously, her face beaming with a genuine, radiant smile.
Watching Qingze ride away on his motorcycle, the girl excitedly jumped up and down on the spot, clenching her little fist tightly.
She stopped going inside and instead paced back and forth at the doorway, waiting with a mixture of anticipation and trepidation for her father's return.
As the setting sun painted the streets a warm orange-red, a familiar Toyota finally came into view.
Yua Goto immediately jogged forward, skillfully opened the parking space door, and smoothly drove the car in and parked it.
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