Death Game: Starting as a fraudster, pretending to be a god.

Chapter 1439 False Authority

Lin Yu, of course, could not accept these things.

Although he didn't have much attachment to the real world, Lin Yu knew very well that he still had a lot to do.

Although he needs to become stronger and may even need to become a god, it is definitely not now.

Neither being able to continue living in the real world nor losing one's humanity and self... are things Lin Yu can accept.

This is why he is at the "Freedom Alliance" at this moment.

Even if Fang Qing didn't tell him these things, Lin Yu could still piece together and deduce from the words of Shen Bingmiao, Renwang, Jian Cunyi, and even Fang Qing himself what the price of becoming a god and wielding power was.

It roughly means losing one's freedom and the right to move around in the real world.

At this moment, Lin Yu still needed Fang Qing to tell him these things in person.

because……

He knew that Fang Qing, who had also been slow to become a god, would also "oppose" Lin Yu's ascension to godhood.

Based on this, Lin Yu could naturally learn relevant experience from this "senior" who had been delaying his progress in becoming a god and gaining power.

Just like now, after Fang Qing finished persuading "Zhu Ming" with these words, Lin could naturally speak up and ask questions in Zhu Ming's capacity.

"Of course I can't accept this, but how can I prevent him from 'becoming a god'?"

“He seems determined to obtain that power, but I don’t think he necessarily wants to become a god… Is there any way to prevent him from completely merging with the power and becoming a god this time?”

Lin Yu asked earnestly, and Fang Qing replied, "Do you mean a method that only grants power but doesn't lead to godhood?"

Lin Yu nodded: "Yes, as you know, both he and I have been to the Gray Area... We saw in the Gray Area that they could present 'authority' as a [prop]."

“In fact, I myself often borrow the power of ‘authority’... albeit incompletely.”

Fang Qing looked at Lin Yu and knew that Lin Yu was referring to "Zhu Qiansi's" "Causal Silk Divine Power".

“There is indeed such a method,” Fang Qing said in a low voice. “And the two examples you just mentioned are the only two methods I know of so far—one is to materialize or objectify ‘authority,’ and I even speculate that the current method by which ‘order’ stabilizes its authority is also this one.”

“Another one is what you just mentioned… After gaining power, one does not contain it, but combines the ‘power’ with another life form to create a high-ranking life form similar to a ‘demigod’ and a ‘chosen one’, and then controls the power by manipulating that life form,” Fang Qing sighed. “To be honest, before I saw your summoned creature, I didn’t know that this method was actually feasible—of course, the success of your summoned creature may also be due to the incompleteness of the ‘power of destiny’.”

"In short, I can't confirm whether these two methods are really feasible," Fang Qing said with a headache. "These are just my deductions and analyses—and when it comes to matters of authority and the realm of the gods, my analysis is very likely to be wrong."

Lin Yu quickly shook his head: "It's okay, this information has already helped a lot, I will tell him the truth... At least it's better than being completely ignorant and having no 'backup plan' for now."

Fang Qing suddenly looked at Lin Yu with some vigilance: "I'm telling you, you absolutely must not do anything stupid like willingly merging with his power and becoming his 'chosen one'. Nobody knows whether changing your life form as a 'player' is good or bad, so if you do this... it could very well lead to irreversible consequences."

"And... Anian will definitely be very sad."

Lin Yu was somewhat amused and exasperated: "How could I possibly do something so stupid? If I were to become one with power and lose my freedom, wouldn't that be the same as a 'director' losing their freedom?"

After all, whether it's "Zhu Ming" or "Director," it's all about himself... If we really have to use this approach, we might as well just become a god!

Lin Yu's helpless words comforted Fang Qing somewhat, but she still did not let her guard down.

"In short... as you know, while most of the other 'fourth-tier' individuals are researching how to seize power as quickly as possible, I've been researching how to circumvent power... so this might come in handy for you."

After thinking for a moment, Fang Qing reached out and took off the gloves she always wore.

The bare bones were exposed. Although there were no muscles or fascia left, Fang Qing still used some kind of magical power to clench and unclench her hand bones. Then, in her palm, a cluster of seven-colored mosaic crystals that shimmered with a faint light appeared, like the embodiment of some kind of "electronic element".

Lin Yu asked curiously, "What is this?"

“This is an item I created myself using my materialization ability… It’s called Error,” Fang Qing said in a low voice. “This thing has a ‘characteristic’ similar to authority; you can think of it as a pseudo ‘authority’.”

"Accommodating it requires no cost or effort, but it won't make you a god or change your life form," Fang Qing said earnestly. "At the same time, its only and greatest function is to be mutually exclusive with all other 'authorities,' which will forcibly interrupt any process of you accommodating other 'authorities.'"

“You can hand it over to the ‘director’, and when necessary… let him use this ‘mistake’ to avoid the possibility of forcibly becoming a god.”

Lin Yu looked at the [Mistake] in Fang Qing's hand but did not reach out to take it.

He shook his head: "No, this is too valuable... This is also an important method for you to avoid becoming a god, so I can't give it to the 'director'."

"Although I don't want to see the 'director' become a god... the price for preventing him from becoming a god cannot be that you are forced to become a god."

Upon hearing Lin Yu's words, Fang Qing stepped forward, forcefully shoved the "Error" into his hand, and then initiated a request to change the ownership of the "Item" without further ado.

“Don’t underestimate me. I’m the fourth-ranked ‘player’ on the leaderboard, a ‘fourth-tier’ powerhouse. Even in the realm of ‘authority,’ I may not be as authoritative as ‘diviners’ and ‘grandmasters’—I understand the essence of authority better than some demigods and chosen ones.”

"So, while [Mistake] is indeed an important means for me to avoid becoming a god, it is only one of them—it is not even effective now, but is just one of my rear 'defenses' and 'trump cards'."

"Even without the [mistake], I wouldn't have become a god—look, I've already taken it out, but nothing's happened yet, is it?"

As Fang Qing spoke, Lin Yu still showed hesitation.

[Incorrect] It was indeed very useful to him, but Lin Yu was really hesitant about whether to take it away.

After all... he initially just wanted to find out some information about power and the divine realm from Fang Qing.

Now that Fang Qing has directly handed over one of her important [props] to him, Lin Yu is indeed worried that taking away the [mistake] will cause some chain reactions and effects on Fang Qing.

In particular, Lin Yuneng noticed that there were also intricate connections between Fang Qing and Shen Bingmiao.

Therefore, even though his expression at this moment may have been an act, Lin Yu's inner turmoil was genuine.

But Fang Qing persisted.

"Don't worry, I'm not the kind of person who would sacrifice myself for others. My judgment is based entirely on the 'optimal solution' under the current circumstances," Fang Qing said calmly. "This is not only because I have extensive experience in researching authority and have a variety of methods, but also because... in terms of the urgency of the situation, the 'Director' is in a more 'urgent' situation than I am right now."

“After all, the authority that is most compatible with me and most similar to me is still in the hands of some god,” Fang Qing said softly. “But the ‘director’ will face next… possibly an authority that is unclaimed and extremely compatible with him.”

"And he's the only one in the business, right... so the risks he faces right now are much greater than mine."

As Fang Qing spoke, Lin Yu was finally persuaded and put away the "mistake".

Lin Yu put the [Error] into his [Item Space] and said in a low voice, "Then... thank you, Fang Qing."

"Let's talk about that after it actually takes effect," Fang Qing put his gloves back on, then patted Lin Yu on the shoulder. "Give him my [item], and you're not allowed to have any wild thoughts. Stay in this world and don't go to the God Realm or the Trial Grounds, understand?"

Lin Yu nodded in agreement: "I won't go, but... there's something else I'm concerned about."

Lin Yu asked, and Fang Qing raised an eyebrow: "Is there anything else?"

"According to the information gathered by the 'Director,' it seems that 'Nioh' is also heading to the God Realm tonight to receive authority and prepare for his advancement to 'Rank 5.' Will this have any impact?"

As Lin Yu spoke, Fang Qing, upon hearing this, asked with some surprise, "Is Ren Wang also going tonight? I really didn't know about this..."

"However, the power that 'Nioh' wants to wield should have nothing to do with 'the director,' so there's no need to worry too much—although the 'location' may indeed be quite close to the 'Trial Grounds,' it shouldn't have any impact."

After thinking it over, Fang Qing made a judgment and said.

Upon hearing Fang Qing's words, Lin Yu was not surprised to realize something.

As expected... Fang Qing and Ren Wang knew each other.

That "Lucky Cube" might not have been bought by Nioh or obtained through other channels, but rather it was actually obtained directly from Fang Qing.

The two sides should have some prior acquaintance.

Thinking of this, Lin Yu asked directly.

"It sounds like...you and Niou have a pretty good relationship?"

"After all, I ran into Xiaoyun and the others coming out of the venue in the afternoon—they had met Renwang inside the venue."

"And it seems that Niou recognized them as members of the 'Freedom Alliance' and let them go... Could this have happened because of you?"