Meanwhile, the Netherworld Mushroom, possessing Xiuyan, was wandering around the city accompanied by several believers of the True God Cult.
Although battles were raging on the borders, the capital city remained peaceful.
Especially after Zhang Chen opened up the new world for cultivation, the produce became even more abundant.
The streets were filled with the aroma of food, along with artistic creations and utensils made from a dazzling array of new materials.
The Netherworld Mushroom had previously been sealed in a small room, unable to go out for a long time. Later, it managed to possess Zhang Chen, and wherever Zhang Chen went, it followed.
What was worse was that Zhang Chen never went sightseeing; he was almost constantly fighting wherever he went.
Now, the Netherworld Mushroom finally had a chance to have its own body and move as it pleased.
"This looks delicious, give me another portion!"
The Netherworld Mushroom stood in front of a snack stall, its face contorted with greed, and said.
"Mushroom God, you've already eaten over a dozen portions. Even if you can handle it, can this body handle it?"
A True God believer beside it said worriedly, looking at Xiuyan's bulging stomach.
"It's fine, I can digest food very quickly!"
As the Netherworld Mushroom finished speaking, Xiuyan's stomach indeed shrank back.
The energy provided by this amount of food was insignificant compared to the energy the Netherworld Mushroom needed to survive.
It could stand here and eat continuously without any issues.
"This... alright!"
The believer had no choice and quickly paid.
The stall owner was overjoyed, having never seen such a big customer before, and one who was an ancient deity at that.
Being able to do this business was truly earning both money and reputation.
Therefore, he was beaming with joy and was extremely attentive.
"Sigh, the war has begun. I wonder how things are on the border. Over a hundred countries have declared war on us. I wonder if they can hold on!"
"What are you worried about? Even if the border falls, this capital city will never fall! This is the so-called impregnable city; just the city walls alone are enough to deter people, aren't they?"
"That's true, but if we are left with only this one city, wouldn't that still be considered a loss, given how vast the Valen Empire is?"
A few believers, taking advantage of the Mushroom God's intense focus on eating, exchanged a few hushed words.
"Don't worry, with those weaklings, they won't be able to reach the capital!"
"I estimate that if things go smoothly, the war could end within a month."
The Netherworld Mushroom said while eating.
"A month? Really?"
"Is this... a prophecy from a god?"
"Quick, write it down, write it down! What's today's date? Yes, the Mushroom God's prophecy..."
The believers said, their faces filled with shock.
"That..."
Upon hearing that it needed to be written down, the Netherworld Mushroom became a little flustered.
One could eat anything, but one shouldn't speak carelessly.
What if the war took forty days to finish? Then its reputation for inaccurate prophecies might spread throughout the True God Cult for hundreds or even thousands of years.
"Actually, I believe we will definitely win. It just depends on what capabilities the opponents have, but their skills will only delay the inevitable defeat."
"Setting aside everything else, your cult leader and the fifty personal guards beside them could hold off a hundred thousand elite troops."
"And that terrifying individual, she is someone who once troubled the True God himself."
"With her here, even if the Black Tail Swallow Legion attacked with full force, it wouldn't be enough for her to lift a finger."
"Lastly, there's me. I can convert any enemy into one of our own."
"Therefore, we are inherently in an invincible position. Victory is merely a matter of time."
The Netherworld Mushroom explained.
"I see!"
The believers beside it were diligently writing in their small notebooks as the Netherworld Mushroom explained, recording every word it spoke without omission.
"Hmm? Wait, I sense a strange energy nearby!"
The Netherworld Mushroom suddenly froze, stopped eating, and turned to look at a man and woman not far away.
This was the food street, and these two individuals were not browsing the food but were staring directly at the Netherworld Mushroom.
"Is it because I'm eating too much? Why are they looking at me?"
The Netherworld Mushroom pouted and asked.
"Go to hell, evil god!"
The boy suddenly roared, slowly opening the metal box in his hand...
A dazzling pink light emanated from the box, illuminating the Netherworld Mushroom's surprised face in pink...