Chapter 2: Deciding to Play the Role of the God of Thunder

After finishing reading the comments, Lin Nan was left somewhat speechless.

“Everyone, take a closer look.”

“Don’t I look like some celebrity or famous person?”

【This…】

【I advise the streamer not to make things difficult for us.】

【No celebrities, perhaps taking a stroll around the municipal committee would be more direct.】

【Streamer, just go to the municipal building, find an office, and sit down. I guarantee no one will stop you!】

【Hahahaha, those people above are going too far, the streamer’s brows are already furrowed.】

【Wait, wait, I remember where I’ve seen this familiar feeling! The streamer’s temperament is just like those statues in a Taoist temple!】

【Damn, what’s next? Being like a leader isn't enough, now he’s just like a god?!】

【Could it be that the streamer has skipped over celebrities and stars, skipped over this bureau and that department, and is going straight to playing a god?!】

Lin Nan, who had been staring at the comment section, didn't know what to say as he watched the comments become increasingly outrageous.

However, at that very moment, a voice suddenly drilled into Lin Nan’s mind.

【Detected that the host has received a suggestion to play a god. Guided by an immortal, the system is now activating.】

???!

Hearing this, Lin Nan subconsciously looked toward the two upper bunks behind him.

He found Wang Chengyu and Jiang Tao both staring intently at their phones.

Both of them had earphones on and hadn't noticed Lin Nan’s abnormality at all.

Moreover, it seemed they hadn't heard that mechanical voice just now.

Seeing this, Lin Nan realized something, and his eyes widened even further!

If that voice hadn't come from the videos they were watching, did that mean he was the only one who could hear it?

And the content of what the voice said seemed to be about... a system?

Could it be?

As if to confirm Lin Nan’s guess, the familiar mechanical voice sounded again the next second.

【System activation successful. Fully bound to the host.】

【Received suggestion: Play a god.

Difficulty: High.

Role-playing conditions: Unknown.

Deity to play: Unlocked.

Completion reward: Unknown (The suggestion is too general; tasks will be issued based on the completion level of the specific character played).】

If he weren't currently livestreaming, Lin Nan would definitely have let out a roar of excitement.

Realizing he had bound a system, he couldn't suppress the excitement in his heart!

What is a system?

A system is a golden finger on the path of life!

Lin Nan had read so many novels before that he was no stranger to the concept of a system.

In those novels, once the protagonist had a system, wasn't it simple for them to reach the pinnacle of life?

He never expected such a good thing to fall upon him!

Lin Nan tried his best to suppress his inner excitement to avoid making a fool of himself in front of the netizens.

But such great joy wasn't easily hidden; the corners of his mouth had been curled up since the moment he confirmed the system, and he simply couldn't keep them down!

The netizens in the livestream, seeing Lin Nan suddenly smiling while frozen in front of the camera, began sending comments one after another.

【What’s wrong with the streamer? Scared silly by the suggestion to play a god?】

【Not necessarily. What that user said is actually quite accurate. The streamer has a majestic look; he really does have that feeling of a statue that makes people afraid to look directly at it.】

【Yeah, I think the streamer would definitely look like a god. First, the majesty doesn't need to be deliberately cultivated. Second, his facial features are extremely upright and grand. When he gets serious, it makes people even more afraid to look at him. Even the way he’s smiling right now gives off a feeling of being high and mighty, untouchable.】

【I’ve seen people who look like celebrities, actors, and even animals, but this is the first time I’ve seen someone look so outrageously like a god.】

Staring at the scrolling comment section, Lin Nan was pulled back to reality.

After the excitement subsided, reflecting on the system prompt from earlier, Lin Nan was still a bit confused.

“What kind of system is ‘Guided by an Immortal’?”

“And how can it record suggestions made by netizens?”

As if sensing Lin Nan’s question, the mechanical voice appeared again.

【System full name: Guided by an Immortal — Deity Role-playing System.】

【As long as the host receives any suggestion related to playing a deity, it will be recorded in the system. Complete the suggestion, and as the role-playing proficiency increases, you will receive corresponding rewards.】

Deity Role-playing System?!

In other words, to get rewards from the system, he could only do so by playing a deity?

And according to the system’s prompt just now, even general suggestions would be recorded in the system’s suggestion log.

But these suggestions weren't specific enough; he couldn't intuitively role-play based on them, nor could he see the rewards for completing them, making it difficult to operate.

So, in order to make it easier to role-play based on suggestions, Lin Nan spoke up

“Thank you all for your active suggestions.”

“But the suggestion to ‘play a god’ is a bit too general, and it’s not easy for me to just follow along.”

“Could you all be more specific? For example, which deity should I play, and how exactly should I dress?”

“Do I need to buy ritual implements or something? What kind of homework should I do?”

“I see that you all have extensive knowledge in this area, so please, guide me, the streamer will definitely listen to advice!”

With these words from Lin Nan, the netizens in the comment section became even more enthusiastic.

【Holy crap, is the streamer for real?!】

【Amazing, he’s probably the first role-playing streamer to actually play a god!】

【I actually think the streamer could really try playing a god. His looks and demeanor are just too similar! It’s to the point where he could compete for jobs with professional deity impersonators!】

【Streamer, look at me! I remembered which deity you look like! That smile just now, I felt like I saw the Lei Zu (Thunder Ancestor) himself!】

【Damn, Lei Zu! Is that for real?】

【Really, super similar! If you don't believe me, look, image.jpg】

【This is too similar!】

【I vote for the streamer to play Lei Zu!】

【+1】

【Count me in!】

……

At some point, as the popularity of the comments rose, more and more netizens entered the livestream, and as of now, there were over a hundred people.

And as the netizens made their suggestions, Lin Nan heard the system’s voice once again.

【Deity to play: Lei Zu

Difficulty: Medium

Role-playing conditions: Unknown

Role-playing completion: 0%

Completion reward: No rewards obtained yet.】

Seeing the two statistical suggestions hanging on the virtual panel in front of him, Lin Nan’s eyes lit up.

Compared to the first recorded suggestion, this one was clearly more specific and provided a direction for Lin Nan’s upcoming role-play.

Does 0% completion mean that when playing the same character, he can receive corresponding rewards at different stages of completion?

Lin Nan kept staring at the photo of Lei Zu in the comment section.

This was his first time seeing a statue of Lei Zu.

In the hanging sculptures of the main hall, Lei Zu sat in the center.

Straddling a Qilin, with a golden face and three eyes, he held a golden whip in his right hand and formed the Thunder God seal with his left. His beard and hair were all flared, and his presence was vivid.

Looking closely at Lei Zu’s face, he had a grand, square face, upright and majestic features, and eyebrows that swept upward.

Just a statue alone made one feel awe, not daring to look directly at those mysterious three eyes.

“I never expected that I would bear such a resemblance to Lei Zu!”

Thinking of this, Lin Nan had already made his choice.

Since the system required him to play a deity, and he looked so much like Lei Zu, he would play this Lei Zu for his first time!