Chapter 992: Divided Light and Darkness

Lan Erman and all other powerful beings, after observing this battle, had gone to attend a meeting to assess the potential of the races. Only some lesser deities remained, along with a large number of lower-tier temporary residents, standing in the vast stone plaza.

"Can we join?"

Those nearby watched the departure of these powerful figures, their eyes now slightly burning with desire. Awkwardness was no longer a concern. This kind of power, even though their insights were limited, was clearly incredibly formidable. That was 'Law', signifying that this civilization, at the very least, possessed a transcendent system at the level of Path-Attainers.

In this mythical world, the vast and boundless Abyss Blue Divine Domain was far too powerful and awe-inspiring for beings of their lesser bloodline.

“That’s impossible,” Bichu, the small magical pet, said as it floated in the sky. “The number of Magical Girls is limited. There are fewer than ten lineages of Magical Girls, and these ancient Magical Girl lineages choose beings they favor...”

"The lineages choose the girls they prefer?"

This was an excuse.

Faith in the Tower World is limited. It's like creating stars; the attention is limited. Every Incense God claims a large share of the incense flow, which is incredibly precious. How could the limited 'Incense God positions' be given out casually?

Those around paused slightly, and couldn't help but show expressions that confirmed their suspicions. Such powerful strength, how could it be available everywhere?

Even Lan Erman's talented disciple nearby couldn't help but think to himself, “As expected, it’s a system of transcendent civilization, a torch passed down through generations.”

“However, I can tell you all the history of our Magical Girls,” Bichu said, sitting down. “This is our prehistoric history and our elegy.”

The people around were quite curious. After all, reciting the lines initially felt quite awkward, but after listening for a while and watching a few battles, they inexplicably began to accept it, even finding it engaging and enjoyable. It felt like watching a TV series. It was like watching a graceful and elegant dance-performance battle, giving them a pleasing aesthetic experience.

One must know that typical battles between powerful individuals are too decisive and ruthless, simplifying every move to the extreme, offering no spectator experience at all. They are purely exemplars of practical combatants, whereas this could balance both aesthetics and combat power...

“Then can I become a Magical Girl?”

A mature female powerful being couldn't help but ask Bichu, “I don't know what the cost would be, but I want to cultivate your clan's system and become one of your clan members.”

“Me too!”

“I want to cultivate too!”

“That kind of combat is truly exquisite, incredibly elegant, simply a delight.”

Countless female powerful beings gathered in a circle nearby. Female powerful beings also need to be decisive in combat. Their ruthlessness was no less than that of any male powerful being, but this system before them was indeed a great temptation for them. Every woman, by nature, instinctively loved beauty.

“Don't worry, everyone,” Bichu smiled, looking at the eager crowd around him. “As long as you believe in the light within your hearts and possess hope, anyone can potentially become a Magical Girl...”

Did they really think those movements and lines were just randomly designed for show? The movements were designed by seeking out the most professional martial arts choreographers! Have you seen Wing Chun? Or Ip Man? It’s that kind of extremely cool cinematic combat choreography, the 'ta-da-da-da' type. At the same time, for the dance choreographers, extremely graceful dance elements were incorporated, which is why it gives people such a beautiful, visually stunning, and impactful impression!

And why? Because this is a movie! Incense Gods are public figures, and faith is their greatest foundation. If they don't 'debut' as 'Magical Girls,' become stars, and gather fans, how can they thrive? This is a very practical question. Even those awkward lines were carefully designed. Many times, what seems 'awkward and bewildering' is actually 'cool and stylish' and 'full of grandeur.' In major games, like Honor of Kings or card games, doesn't every character utter a cool line the moment they appear?

“What we aim for has never been real-life figures, but idealized celestial beings from TV dramas: flowing white robes, untouched by the mundane world, brimming with gravitas.”

Bichu looked at Magical Girl Viola. “Even for such 'little fairies,' defecation doesn't exist.... And Viola, after being assimilated by incense for a while longer, will probably become more than half an Incense God... truly like such a little fairy.”

At this moment, Viola was still smiling, talking, and chatting with those around her, recounting the ancient history of the Magical Girls. Not only were the people nearby listening, but also those in front of their televisions.

“The initial birth of Magical Girls, surprisingly, was because people discovered a power that could make dreams come true.... As long as one's heart was sincere enough, and there were enough praying people, dreams could be realized...”

“The heart is the source of all power.”

“But with continuous wishing, Magical Girls gained immense power by stripping away the hope and light from people's hearts.... The evil forces stripped from these hearts also quietly converged, forming an equivalent number of Witches...”

“There are gains and losses; the universe is balanced. Our fallen civilization was no different. This was the light and darkness, the rectitude and desire, separated from the human heart.”

“The more powerful a Magical Girl, the stronger the Witch she would inevitably face.... Thus, the battles were always brutal, never one-sided.”

Everyone was astonished by this transcendent world system.

“This civilization is very peculiar; it transforms tangible humans into emotional beings rooted in the hearts of all living things, doesn't it?” Even Lan Erman's talented disciple was astonished. The world was full of wonders.

As they listened to the story, they gradually fell silent.

“Oh, the senior sister actually—!”

They were drawn into a tragic Magical Girl story. It began as a lighthearted, everyday tale, featuring a group of kind and beautiful girls with dreams, fighting Witches. But then, suddenly, a gentle senior sister had her head brutally severed by an evil Witch...

As the story progressed, they were further swept away by its emotions. This was a terrifying cycle. Tragedy, despair, darkness, and fate filled the entire world. Hope was no longer visible; it was as if a curse, once unleashed, became utterly unstoppable, inevitably leading to despair. It seemed everyone foresaw a sorrowful ending.

“No...”

“What a tragedy.”

Next, they heard that in order to fight the Witches, more and more girls became Magical Girls. And each time more Magical Girls appeared, the corresponding Witches increased in number simultaneously.

“This is a vicious cycle!”

Countless people fell silent upon hearing this. As the story progressed, it led to the final battle of the Witch's Night. Kaname Madoka gathered all the hope and light from the hearts of every Magical Girl in the world, and fought a decisive battle against the ultimate Witch, who had likewise amassed all the power of the Witches.

Ultimately, Kaname Madoka made a wish for the entire world. The world's karma intertwined within her, forming immense emotional energy that reshaped the entire dark world, which had been heading towards distortion and corruption, eliminating all Magical Girls and Witches from existence. Kaname Madoka herself was also eliminated as a Witch, becoming an unknown dimensional entity spanning across all Witch timelines.

“Don't die—!”

Upon hearing this, everyone felt grief and indignation.

“Everything was like the initial fate, just like the very first statement: Witches are the convergence of despair from human hearts, while Magical Girls are the convergence of hope from human hearts.... Two sides of the same coin. Kaname Madoka corrected the world's rules, simultaneously eliminating these two opposing concepts... The curse was removed....”

At this point, Bichu's voice softened as he said, “But today, countless years later, someone has touched Pandora's Box again, and Magical Girls have reappeared... I clearly know the future: Witches will also begin to appear, and a much more terrifying dark history is repeating itself.”

The powerful beings watching around felt deeply moved. Looking at the future heroes, even those previously awkward lines now seemed rather solemn. The reason for this feeling was that the historical background of the story had been enriched.

Whoosh—

At this moment, a light suddenly appeared on Viola. Her cultivation realm slowly ascended, incredibly surpassing the Seventh-Tier Heavenly Emperor and even coming just a step away from becoming a deity. Everyone was stunned.

“Thank you all for your trust, for listening to our story, and for entrusting us with the hope, the strength of your aspirations, and your encouragement,” Bichu said with a sad expression. “We will surely defeat the Witches.”

Everyone: “.....”

In reality, the rapid advancement was also due to the powerful beings of the Tower World watching on television. They were deeply moved by what they heard, and contributed an incredibly vast amount of 'wish power.' They had no idea that besides Ultraman Tiga, there was also such a touching ancient era.