Path To Godhood Begins With Marrying Wife And Gaining SSS Rank Skill - Chapter 345:Soul Invasion

Chapter 345:Soul Invasion

Dozens of massive pillars of pure light stretched from the ground into the heavens, forming a vast circular prison around the city walls.

They shone with a sacred glow, covered in faint runes and patterns that slowly rotated. Inside this holy barrier, a thick black mass churned violently, trapped and unable to escape. The contrast between light and darkness made the entire place feel like a divine sanctuary forged by the gods themselves.

Ethan stared in silence.

Then the memories of the final battle came rushing back into his mind like a flood. The light. The pain. The resolve. The judgment.

Even now, with his current realm and all his trump cards, Ethan could not believe he had created something like this.

He swallowed hard and whispered, his voice filled with disbelief and awe.

He then shook his head feeling out of place.

Ethan rested for a while, still a little dazed by everything that had happened. His mind felt heavy, as if it had just woken up from a very long and vivid dream. The first thing he did was calm everyone down. He assured them again and again that he was fine and that there was nothing to worry about anymore.

Only after that did he slowly learn what had happened during his unconsciousness.

The Fourth Princess had already departed for the Arcadia Empire. The Third Prince had wanted to speak with him, but he had left earlier for some urgent matters. Hearing this, Ethan nodded quietly and did not comment much.

Right now, he needs time alone.

He asked everyone to give him some space and sat down quietly. Once he was sure no one was around, he closed his eyes and spoke in his mind.

“System, what’s going on?”

“Why was I unconscious for so long?”

The response came immediately.

[Host, it was because of soul drain. The appearance of the Goddess of Light’s avatar placed a heavy burden on your soul.]

Ethan’s heart tightened.

“Is my soul damaged?”

[Yes and no.]

“…?”

[Your soul was strained, which caused mental fatigue. It was not damaged. During recovery, it healed and became stronger.]

Ethan let out a long breath he did not realize he was holding. His shoulders relaxed slightly.

“That’s a relief,” he muttered.

But before he could fully calm down, a sudden sense of unease washed over him. A strange realization struck his mind.

“Wait,” he said slowly. “First it was the Goddess of Origin, and then it was the Goddess of Light.”

“How did they invade my mind?” His voice grew tense. “Doesn’t that mean anyone could enter like that and damage me?”

The thought hit him hard.

Didn’t that mean he was just a helpless lamb, standing naked before beings far beyond his understanding?

The system answered calmly.

[Host, the Goddess of Origin managed to enter because of the bloodline blessing she gave you.]

[Similarly, you possess the blessing of the Goddess of Light.]

Ethan’s expression darkened.

“Does that mean anyone with a blessing is in the same situation?” he asked. “Isn’t that like becoming a puppet?”

[Yes, you are correct, host.]

[When a god gives a blessing, it is etched into the soul. That blessing can rewrite many things. A god can descend into the blessed body and issue commands.]

“FUCKKK…”

Ethan clenched his fists. His face twisted with anger and disgust.

“So I’m no better than a slave of the Goddess of Light and the Goddess of Origin?”

The answer came without delay.

[No, host. Your situation is not that bad.]

[As a system, my first priority is to protect the host from external invasion. The system will trigger and guard your soul.]

[Although the system is only a fragment of universal consciousness, it can still block soul invasion from the highest entities.]

[The only reason those gods were allowed in was because they had no ill intent toward you, and the system judged the interaction as beneficial.]

Ethan’s body sagged slightly. He leaned back and exhaled deeply.

“Ah… thank God,” he said quietly, wiping the sweat from his forehead.

For a brief moment, he had truly been terrified.

Who knew what kind of games gods played?

He did not see himself as some genius who could outwit beings that had lived for thousands, no, millions, or even billions of years.

Just as he was calming down, another notification appeared.

[Host, please remember that the system can only protect you from external mental interference.]

[If a god descends into the body of someone else and kills you physically, the system cannot interfere.]

“Hisss…” Ethan groaned. “Stop planting red flags.”

He shook his head hard.

“Damn it,” he muttered. “Since the Goddess of Light interacted with me, who knows what her real stance toward me is?”

“Stronger,” he said under his breath. “I need to get stronger—”

He stopped mid-sentence.

Something felt off.

“Wait a minute…”

His eyes narrowed as he pulled up his status panel.

Name: Ethan Blank

Status: Lord of the Blank Estate

Species: Human [90%], Draconic Bloodline [10%]

Aptitude: Warrior [A], Magician [B]

Rank: Intermediate Emperor Knight, Intermediate Master Mage

Partners: 6

Children: 15

Lifespan: 470 years

Ability: Bloodline Convergence: Third Stage [SSS]

“Damn…” Ethan whispered.

“I really broke through.”

Joy surged through him like a wave. His lips curved into a wide grin.

But confusion followed quickly.

“This shouldn’t have happened so easily,” he muttered. “By normal cultivation, this would take at least ten years.”

He closed his eyes and focused inward.

Immediately, he felt it.

His soul felt broader, deeper, as if an invisible horizon had expanded. His thoughts were clearer, sharper. His perception felt wider, and his connection to mana and the world around him was smoother and stronger. It was as if a heavy fog had been lifted from his inner world.

His power was more stable. His presence was heavier.

When he opened his eyes, a brief flash of light passed through them.

“I see,” he said slowly.

“It must be because the aura of the Goddess of Light lingered and assimilated into my body after her descent.”

As he reached this conclusion, a knock came from outside.

“Lord Ethan, it’s me,” a voice called. “The Third Prince, Albert. I wish to speak with you about something.”

“May I come in?”

Ethan was taken aback by the respectful tone. He stood up at once.

“Yes, Your Highness,” he replied calmly.”Please, come in.”