I Have a God Simulator

The scene was a wreck. Injured Bamboo People lay on the ground, their limbs twisted like rope, surrounded by fragments of bamboo swords and spears.

Blo surveyed the surroundings.

He knew exactly what had happened.

The Sand Walker, Yan Jiu, had made his move.

As an Apostle, Blo faithfully carried out the Ghost God’s will. His duty was to secure the rear, while the main battlefield was Hubbard’s responsibility, who excelled at combat and command.

This outsider, Yan Jiu, was a primary target of Blo’s surveillance.

His identity and origins remained shrouded in mystery.

Blo had discussed it with Hubbard many times.

Hubbard, who revered martial strength and collective Order, always insisted, "We have to capture him!"

"If we can turn him into one of our own, that’s fine. If not, we must eliminate him to avoid any uncontrollable risks."

"The Divine Kingdom cannot harbor an outsider of unknown identity."

Blo agreed with that last statement.

In fact, Yan Jiu had taken the initiative to visit Blo long ago.

The Sand Walker introduced himself, "Forgive my rudeness for trespassing on your esteemed land. I am Yan Jiu of the Yao Race, a Cultivator. I stumbled into this sacred place due to a failed Ascension."

At first, Blo thought the man was probably unhinged.

According to Yan Jiu’s own account, he had broken through two boundaries from another Divine Kingdom to enter the Ghost Realm.

The crucial point was that he possessed neither a Divine Format nor a Divine Body.

Even an Extraordinary Being shouldn’t be able to break through the outer barrier of worldly rules.

This had nothing to do with strength; the intrinsic reason was the natural Binding of Rule Power, a domain only Gods could access.

The Ghost Realm truly had no such Race or profession as a Sand Walker. If an Extraordinary Being as strong as Yan Jiu existed there, it’s impossible that the Apostles and the Funeral Race would know nothing of him.

Blo formally reported the matter to his God, and the Ghost God issued an Oracle.

—He is indeed from the outside.

The God’s assertion left Blo and Hubbard utterly astonished.

’So that madman really is from another Divine Kingdom?’

—He is not a Believer from a hostile Divine Kingdom. His Power of Faith is completely foreign. Investigate him.

"Yes, Lord God!"

The two Apostles approached him, each in their own way.

Hubbard initiated a fight immediately.

Blo observed the entire fight between him and Yan Jiu.

Hubbard was a High-Tier Ghoul, and an exceptionally rare one who possessed Wisdom. He brandished hooked claws, relying on his speed and strength to capture enemies like a humanoid beast.

Yan Jiu’s style was completely different.

His movements were calm and steady, utterly unafraid of a direct confrontation. Flames erupted from his body as he held his own against Hubbard, like a steadfast rock amidst a conflagration.

Despite Hubbard’s relentless, frenzied attacks, he couldn’t take down the Sand Walker.

Afterward, Hubbard commented, "He’s very experienced in combat and quite powerful. It would be wonderful if he could become an Apostle for our Lord God."

Blo’s method was to cater to his interests.

But Yan Jiu claimed he didn’t need anything. He said he was once an Ascetic and would often deliberately remain hungry to hone his body and will.

As a Cultivator, reducing worldly desires was more conducive to immersing himself in his training.

Blo was left speechless.

And Yan Jiu truly practiced what he preached.

Yan Jiu didn’t even need to eat or drink. He could transform into yellow sand, coming and going without a trace. Yet most of the time, he still moved about like an ordinary member of the Funeral Race, walking and pausing intermittently.

But he did have desires.

"I want to return to the world of the Yao Race. I want to repent before my God outside the Divine Hall. I miss everything about my home."

Blo could only scratch his head again.

That, of course, was impossible.

Beyond the extraordinary power Yan Jiu displayed and his starkly different way of doing things, the reaction of the God backing him was also quite intriguing.

Toward Yan Jiu, who was neither friend nor foe, the Ghost God displayed a surprisingly ambiguous attitude.

Blo knew.

The Lord God was not a being of mercy or indifference.

Having been the ultimate victor in three Divine Wars, the Lord Ghost God’s every Oracle carried a profound, hidden meaning.

’If you’re not a friend, you’re an enemy.’ That was the Lord God’s consistent policy.

But he had made an exception this time.

’The God behind this Sand Walker must have a formidable background. The Lord Ghost God has probably guessed their identity, hence his restraint.’

According to Yan Jiu, he received a Blessing from his God, which first allowed him to enter a Vortex World called Yunzhong Temple to cultivate. Only then was he able to ascend and achieve Breaking the Boundary.

Blo had heard a little about Vortex Worlds. They were a terrifying kind of self-destructing world, capable of pulling in surrounding Divine Kingdoms and turning them into vassals.

’To place a Believer in such a location and grant him the ability of Ascension... The power of the God behind him is truly unimaginable.’

’Would such a powerful God really allow the Sand Walker’s Ascension to simply fail by mistake?’

’Perhaps a pair of vast, profound eyes are gazing upon this very place right now.’

Blo felt a crushing pressure.

’The Lord God surely understands this better than I do and knows what it truly signifies.’

Though he was reluctant to admit it, Blo was almost certain that the God behind the Sand Walker Yan Jiu was an existence that the Lord Ghost God would currently struggle to oppose.

The Ghost Realm had always prioritized facing reality, so Blo didn’t see this as a problem. ’Only by recognizing the disparity can one better survive and grow.’

Therefore, after requesting an Oracle from his God, Blo was instructed not to let Yan Jiu join the Divine War. He understood the Lord God’s intention.

’This is the Ghost Realm’s war. We cannot let that powerful God behind him look down on us.’

’Respect must be earned.’

But now that Yan Jiu had taken the initiative to join the battle, that was another matter entirely.

「...」

Blo was still assessing the losses in the rear, gathering the wounded members of the Funeral Race who had been injured by the Bamboo Bird attack, when a Ghost rushed over with a report.

"Lord Hubbard says that mad... that Sand Walker is at the front, fighting the Bamboo Beasts."

Blo’s eyes lit up.

’Excellent, this is excellent!’

’Let Yan Jiu wear down the Bamboo Reed Kingdom’s various Bamboo Beasts. We might even get to see him at his full strength.’

The Ghost added, "It’s just... he charged straight into the enemy’s formation and is carving a path through them."

"What?"

"Lord Hubbard must remain to defend the tomb cluster, so he requests that you go and rescue him."

Blo’s head spun.

’This guy’s personality does a complete one-eighty. Once he starts fighting, he throws all caution to the wind.’

He rushed to the front line and, just as expected, saw Yan Jiu alone in the enemy camp, locked in a fierce battle with two Bamboo Beasts.

He had transformed into a Fire Person, leaping back and forth to attack a Six-Armed Bamboo Beast and a Spherical Bamboo Beast. His flames ignited the bamboo armor on the beasts’ backs, filling the battlefield with black smoke.

When struck by a Bamboo Beast, Yan Jiu’s body dissolved into yellow sand, only to re-form in a safe spot on the other side.

Before long, he had completely dismantled the Six-Armed Bamboo Beast and had so badly burned the other Spherical Bamboo Beast that it was forced to retreat for repairs.

Watching this, Blo’s mood soared.

’The powerful Yan Jiu is an unexpected, sharp sword for the Ghost Realm right now.’

’He’s a madman who loves challenging the strong; the stronger the Bamboo Beasts, the more fired up he gets. He can sow Chaos among the enemy, buying us more space to set up our defensive lines.’

Blo was just about to go over and tell Yan Jiu to retreat.

Suddenly, a terrifying power permeated the air.

’Not good!’

’A God has intervened!’

Blo roared in Yan Jiu’s direction, "Run!"

As the warning came, patches of green sigils spread across the ground like cracks from an Earthquake, instantly completing their formation.

Serpentine green lights shot out from the fissures, like countless vines reaching out to entangle and pulverize the surrounding tomb clusters, ensnaring Yan Jiu as well.

’It’s over.’

Blo broke out in a cold sweat.

’A Miracle of this magnitude... Even an Apostle couldn’t survive that.’

’The King of Bamboo Reed is trying to kill Yan Jiu directly!’

Blo was frantic, but he was powerless to help.

Ahead, the green light on the ground suddenly shattered as a black stone pillar erupted from the earth.

’It’s the Lord Ghost God’s Miracle!’

The confrontation between the Gods had begun.

Blo suddenly noticed that on the ground not far ahead, grains of sand were slowly coalescing into a human figure.

Yan Jiu appeared extremely weak, so much so that he could barely stand. His life force was pushed to its absolute limit.

Before Blo could even feel a moment of relief, his expression changed drastically.

Because the spot where Yan Jiu had reappeared was right next to a Mad Tombstone.

The half-skulled face was cackling, its eyes glowing with a sinister green light. Nether Fire, potent enough to incinerate a Bamboo Beast, erupted from it and completely engulfed Yan Jiu!

’It’s over. This time, it’s really over.’

Blo had no time to intervene.

But then, he noticed something incredible. Engulfed by the Nether Fire, Yan Jiu wasn’t dead. Not only was he unharmed, but he was kneeling on the ground with a smile on his face, praying devoutly as if he’d forgotten he was on a battlefield.

Standing before the weakened Yan Jiu was a giant as massive as a mountain.

The giant had pale eyes and four curved horns sprouting from its head. Its blocky muscles looked as though they were hewn from rock. It was draped in leaves and moss, as if it had just awakened from a long slumber, and puffs of white mist escaped its fang-filled mouth.

The Nether Fire set its body ablaze.

Yet the giant seemed to feel no pain whatsoever.

It simply turned its head slowly, looking down at the fire-spewing Mad Tombstone. Then, it raised its foot and stomped. The half-skulled face instantly shattered, becoming a pile of bone fragments strewn across the gravestone.

The giant then turned, grabbing a Six-Armed Bamboo Beast that was trying to attack the Sand Walker with one hand. It smashed the beast’s head with a single punch, then seized it by the neck and slammed it into the ground. The Bamboo Beast instantly disintegrated into a heap of Bamboo People corpses, and the Ghosts scattered in terror.

The sight left Blo’s mouth completely dry.

’This giant is an Apostle.’

’It can only be one of the Apostles under the command of that powerful God behind Yan Jiu. It treats Ghouls and Bamboo Beasts with equal indifference, destroying any who dare approach.’

’The sheer power displayed by this giant... is no different from that of a God.’

Blo recalled Yan Jiu’s words.

—"I am still far, far from the level of the Lord Apostles."

’He wasn’t joking.’