Magic Deity: Godly Choices Novel Chapters
List of most recent chapters published for the Magic Deity: Godly Choices novel. A total of 547 chapters have been translated and the release date of the last chapter is Apr 02, 2024
Latest Release: Chapter 1: Divine Skill Selection System, Eye of Law Activated!
Chapter 1: Divine Skill Selection System, Eye of Law Activated!Translator: Simple MTL Editor: Simple MTL“He’s only thirty years old and hasn’t undergone any training. His spiritual power level has reached thirty times that of an ordinary person.”An old ma
- 313 Chapter 313: VeyaTranslator: Simple MTL Editor: Simple MTLIn the next moment, Su Han opened his eyes.However, the moment he opened his eyes, he suddenly felt a cold light slas.h.i.+ng towards his throat.In Su Han’s eyes, the law wheel of the magnetic attr
- 314 Chapter 314: Inscribing the Moon PatternShe turned her head and stared at Su Han.“Are you also inscribing the inscription that I created?”Su Han said expressionlessly, “At least for now, I need it to solve some of my body’s problems.”Veya sneered, “Do you
- 315 Chapter 315: Master of Flowing ShadowSuddenly, at the corner in front of them, they saw a man whose entire body was covered in shadows.“Flowing shadow organization!” Lotte said in a deep voice.“Looks like we’re in big trouble!”Flowing Shadow Organization
- 316 Chapter 316: Earth Exploding StarsTranslator: Simple MTL Editor: Simple MTL“The moon pattern you carved is the most perfect, the most successful work that no one can replicate!”In an instant, Flowing Shadow’s expression changed.Because Su Han’s gaze fell
- 317 Chapter 317: The Entire Fleet Is Annihilated“This is impossible! No one can survive such an energy storm! This is impossible!”On the wasteland, a black-robed youth was slowly floating, slowly floating towards the sky.The biting cold wind blew against his
- 318 Chapter 318: Consolidation of All Races.The outer region.With the disintegration of the Earthburst Star, this place had become a mess. The mountain that had once stood here had become a depression.The Second Human race and the armies of all races stood in
- 319 Chapter 319: The First Human Lackey.Translator: Simple MTL Editor: Simple MTLDarcy said, “No one has ever been able to escape from the Sacred Emperor’s restriction. You have done something that no one else can do.”Su Han shook his head and said, “Although
- 320 Chapter 320: Moon Pattern AdvancementTranslator: Simple MTL Editor: Simple MTLThe expressions of the people around them changed drastically. The power that Su Han had spread out was too astonis.h.i.+ng, and it was frightening.In an instant, the hundreds o
- 321 Chapter 321: The Hall of the Human Race That Descended From the SkyAll the resources had been converted into spiritual power, which had reached a terrifying height. With the moon pattern, his spiritual power had been greatly expanded, and he didn’t need t
- 322 Chapter 322: Born SaintEven a fireball would cause great harm to a high-level warrior.That was because they did not have a true cultivation method.Blood Qi was the oldest inheritance of human warriors.The five treasures of the human body were the hub that
- 323 Chapter 323: Exit Seclusion! Head To the Door of the Arcane RealmTranslator: Simple MTL Editor: Simple MTL“Although Lord Su Han is really strong, the limitations of his body are still too great. I’m afraid that something will happen to him.”However, once
- 324 Chapter 324: With Lightning In Hand, Destroy the Four LegionsThe sky was covered by battles.h.i.+ps.The two sides broke out in the most tragic war in tens of thousands of years.Even on the seventh day, Linton, the leader of the Second Human tribe, had to
- 325 Chapter 325: Phantom WheelTranslator: Simple MTL Editor: Simple MTL“I’m not actually playing house with you.”Su Han suddenly rushed down. He wanted to go to the gate of the Arcane Realm. He did not want to waste time here.“Fire!” the commander roared.Inst
- 326 Chapter 326: Kill the Strength Temple MasterTranslator: Simple MTL Editor: Simple MTLThe Strength Temple Master’s heart trembled even more. That brat was obviously a tier-8 person, yet he, a tier-9 person, actually didn’t have the slightest reaction!Moreo
- 327 Chapter 327: The High-Level Wheel of LifeA tier-9 person had been killed by him!In other words, he had already killed the two temple masters of the First Human race.“Run! We are definitely not his match. I’m afraid only the Lord Saint can subdue him!”The
- 328 Chapter 328: Breakthrough to Tier-7!Translator: Simple MTL Editor: Simple MTLIt was active, and when it touched, it would react to external stimuli.“What is this thing?” Su Han was stunned. “There are indeed all kinds of strange things in this world.”Howe
- 329 Chapter 329: Soul ShrineTranslator: Simple MTL Editor: Simple MTLSu Han could clearly feel that his spiritual power was reaching saturation, and even his soul was starting to feel some pain due to the immense power.This material wasn’t from this world.It
- 330 Chapter 330: How Many Earthburst Stars Do You Want?The Spirit Shrine Master was very confident in his spiritual attack.If he didn’t have extraordinary attainments in the soul, without hundreds or even thousands of years of hard work, he wouldn’t have been
- 331 Chapter 331: Soul Leaving the BodyFrom this, it could be seen that Su Han’s reputation among the ten thousand races had reached a very high level.When they left, the Human King was in closed-door cultivation. Had he finally arrived in this Arcane Realm?On
- 332 Chapter 332: Absolute DomainThe Fire G.o.d’s expression was ferocious, and there was a very obvious scar on his face.This scar was from the battle with Darcy just now, and it was left on his face by his axe.Those b.a.s.t.a.r.ds from all races blocked them
- 333 Chapter 333: The Wheel of Laws of Mind MappingAt this moment, Su Han suddenly turned around and looked in the direction he came from. In the distant sky, Su Han vaguely saw a fiery figure.“He came so fast.” Su Han narrowed his eyes slightly.He instantly l
- 334 Chapter 334: The Means To Kill a SaintTranslator: Simple MTL Editor: Simple MTLThen, he smiled. He thought of a castrated version.In an instant, he stretched out his hand. This time, he created the wheel of law of the mind mapping and phantom.The phantom
- 335 Chapter 335: Kill the Fire G.o.dBut what was even more terrifying was that even the news of him being trapped could not be spread out of this realm.But at this moment, he suddenly saw rolling golden mist in the distant sky.“This is…” He was stunned.Then,
- 336 Chapter 336: Fire G.o.d Sword, Fire G.o.d PuppetCould it be… Could it be that this youth was also a natural Saint like the First Human King?“This is impossible!” His expression instantly turned savage. He didn’t want to believe it.After he became a Saint,
- 337 Chapter 337: Officially Start the War and Fight to the Death!Translator: Simple MTL Editor: Simple MTLJust like the one he carved on his own soul.Su Han narrowed his eyes slightly and said, “Mysterious substance.”That’s right! The only thing that could ca
- 338 Chapter 338: The Return of the Fire G.o.d!Translator: Simple MTL Editor: Simple MTLIn the distant sky, one huge enchanted s.h.i.+p after another was heading in their direction. Countless tier-7 and tier-8 people formed an army, causing the sky to rumble a
- 339 Chapter 339: Mystical DoorThe wall was the restriction around the tree.Su Han raised his head and looked at the door. He could vaguely catch a graceful figure inside.“Mystical Door!” Norton roared in the sky.Darcy raised his head and said with a serious l
- 340 Chapter 340: A Person Who Should Not Exist In This WorldHe had already made up his mind to kill him. Such a person could not be allowed to continue growing no matter what!In the next moment, the five Saints of the First Human race and dozens of temple mas
- 341 Chapter 341: Completing the Wheel of LifeShe looked at Su Han’s face, her eyes flas.h.i.+ng with an unusual light of surprise.This gaze was as if she had seen her own family.Su Han immediately felt that the killing intent instantly disappeared into nothin
- 342 Chapter 342: The Sacred Emperor’s RecruitmentSu Han squinted his eyes and thought to himself:‘I knew it wouldn’t be that simple!’The protective wheel of law in his hand instantly gathered and suppressed around the seal.Suddenly, the seal emitted a terrify
- 343 Chapter 343: Absorbing the Sacred EmperorThe Sacred Emperor shook his head and said, “What a pity!”Su Han said expressionlessly, “Is this what you want to tell me?”The Sacred Emperor nodded and smiled. “That’s right. You can bring your sister and all the
- 344 Chapter 344: A Body Based On a G.o.dSu Han also retreated at the first instant.He was currently doing his best to imprison the Sacred Emperor’s spiritual power and had no time to make a move.“Su Han! You Don’t have to worry!” The Spirit of the Northern La
- 345 Chapter 345: Killing the Three SagesHe suddenly realized that the tree trunks around him seemed to have become his limbs. He could clearly sense everything within this range within the limits of his spiritual power.As long as he had a thought, the tree tr
- 346 Chapter 346: Slaughtering Thousands of PeopleSu Han looked at him and said indifferently, “I don’t want to kill you because you are still useful. I want to know all the secrets about the Sacred Emperor and the Second Continent.”Norton roared and sneered,
- 347 Chapter 347: 100,000 Years In CaptivityTranslator: Simple MTL Editor: Simple MTLThis was a problem that not only the ten thousand races, but also many people from the First Human race felt puzzled.He clearly had the ability, but he didn’t do anything…At t
- 348 Chapter 348: Contain the Sacred PrinceThe Sacred Prince laughed out loud. He suddenly crushed the soul in his hand and absorbed it into his own body.“Now, do you understand? It’s not that you have the ability to stand in a stalemate with us for 100,000 ye
- 349 Chapter 349: The Great s.h.i.+ft!Translator: Simple MTL Editor: Simple MTLThe dignified Sacred Prince had lived for tens of thousands of years. When had he ever been teased like this? Moreover, the one who teased him was a brat who was still wet behind th
- 350 Chapter 350: Inside the Tree G.o.dAnd their trump card was this big Arcane Realm. Now that they had used all their trump cards, who knew how long they would be able to persist like this?Su Han looked at his hand and said, “What I’m a little worried about
- 351 Chapter 351: Two Years In Seclusion“Have you heard of a saying?” The Northern Land Spirit said softly, “The five Secret Troves of the human body, ten Secret Realms.”Upon hearing this, Su Han’s heart stirred. When he was heading to the Storm Hall, Darcy ha
- 352 Chapter 352: The Secret Realm“In the past two years, the First Human’s offensive has gradually stopped,” Darcy said solemnly, “But we can not let our guard down. Although the G.o.d’s seal has blocked their path, the Sacred Prince must be looking for a way
- 353 Chapter 353: The Mastermind Behind the Second ContinentThat point was the human body’s Secret Ream!The scene instantly entered the Secret Realm and they saw wheel after wheel with the laws of heaven and earth and the inscriptions of the Great Dao on them.
- 354 Chapter 354: I’ll Wait For You For 10,000 YearsDarcy and the others had lived in this place for 100,000 years and had gone through several generations. They had long a.s.similated with this world.However, they were different. They were outsiders and would
- 355 Chapter 355: The Northern Lands Has ChangedTranslator: Simple MTL Editor: Simple MTLHowever, Su Han did not move. He turned his head and looked at the place where he lived in the distance.Before he left, he did not wake Nicole who was in his arms. After t
- 357 Chapter 357: I Can Only Use My Soul To InterferePuchi!Before he could finish his sentence, his neck was cut off by an extremely sharp sleeved sword.That sleeved sword was the same one he had shot at Su Han earlier.Su Han snorted coldly.Any crooked melon w
- 358 Chapter 358: Crimson EyeTranslator: Simple MTL Editor: Simple MTL“It seems that Norton is right,” Su Han said expressionlessly. “The First Human race has indeed planted many people in the Second Continent.”Frida’s eyes reddened. Suddenly, she thought of s
- 359 Chapter 359: Breaking the Royal Court With One SwordA cruel smile appeared on his face as he said, “Good! Good timing! To be able to kill Number 85, it seems that his strength level has reached tier-9. Then let me…”Puff!A sound that sounded like a sharp b
- 361 Chapter 361: The Combination of Blood Qi and LawTranslator: Simple MTL Editor: Simple MTLBoom!With a loud bang, the Earthburst Star exploded under the wheel of law.The blast even destroyed the clouds in the sky.The Northern Land Spirit took a deep breath.
- 362 Chapter 362: I’ll Eat You Sooner Or Later!In fact, at that time, he had already touched upon the foundation of the power of law.Su Han floated up and took out the origin liquid and poured it into his mouth. This liquid could rapidly increase his spiritual
- 363 Chapter 363: A Smelly Dragon EggSu Han said, “You mean to inscribe the memory of the soul onto the new soul? But in reality, I don’t know that kind of method.”The Northern Land Spirit smiled and said, “Su Han, don’t forget who taught them the method of im
- 364 Chapter 364: Earth Dragon Pendant On Its BodyThe Northern Land Spirit said in surprise, “It’s been smelly for two years, yet it’s still alive and kicking. As expected of a dragon.”The little dragon immediately turned around and saw Su Han standing at the
- 365 Chapter 365: The Secret Underground of the TempleTranslator: Simple MTL Editor: Simple MTL“The next step is to inject the soul into the body.” Su Han started to make his move.However, he did not put the soul into the brain of this body. Instead, he first
- 366 Chapter 366: The Bloodline of a Million Elves“Let’s go into the depths and take a look!”The three of them quickly headed into the depths.A speck of light appeared in front of them. As they approached, the speck of light grew larger and larger.As they appr
- 367 Chapter 367: The Daughter of the LifelineThat’s right, this thing was constantly absorbing the aura of people from the outside world.Under the effect of the Eye of Law, he could even see that the Elven Empress’s body was also peeling out tiny substances b
- 368 Chapter 368: Su Han Is Naturally Her FatherAfter they left, no one noticed that among the elves who came to send them off, there was an unremarkable elf whose eyes were faintly flickering with a red glow.The Crimson Eye’s stronghold.Number 6 strode to her
- 369 Chapter 369: War FortressThe two of them flew in the sky.Su Han looked at the approaching Storm Hall and said, “Since the lifeline of the human race in the North is not here, it is very likely that their lifeline is together with the human race in the Sou
- 370 Chapter 370: MutationTranslator: Simple MTL Editor: Simple MTLAnd the happiest one was none other than the leader of the Iron Steel Tribe.He bragged to everyone that if it wasn’t for their Iron Steel Tribe seeing Su Han roasting meat and inviting him to b
- 371 Chapter 371: The Furious Su HanTranslator: Simple MTL Editor: Simple MTLThe Northern Land Spirit’s face was flushed red as she said angrily, “You really couldn’t hold it in anymore!”Su Han’s head was covered in black lines as he said, “Nonsense! Which man
- 372 Chapter 372: h.e.l.lo, NieceIn the snowstorm, a young girl wearing a snow-white velvet coat slowly descended from the sky in front of them.When everyone saw her face, they subconsciously felt their hearts beat fiercely. In this snowstorm, the woman who su
- 373 Chapter 373: Dragon Scale TribeTranslator: Simple MTL Editor: Simple MTLThey tried their best to resist, but under the a.s.sault of the tier-7 orcs and the Orc Army, their army was also scattered during a battle.After hearing Ruth’s words, Su Han’s face w
- 374 Chapter 374: I’m BackThey could be said to have been hara.s.sed.A man covered in blood said in a deep voice, “You d.a.m.n beasts, one day you will get the justice you deserve!”The Dragon Scale Tribe leader laughed loudly, and the orcs around him also laug
- 375 Chapter 375: PresidentShe immediately hugged him and cried out loud.Tina stood rooted to the ground in shock when she saw this scene. This man, who did not look much older than her, was the person that Sister Phyllis had been waiting for?She had never see
- 376 Chapter 376: Subjugate Saint Laurent City“Have the orcs discovered this place?” Linti closed his eyes and asked in a deep voice. “We will fight a b.l.o.o.d.y battle.”The surrounding people stood up, their eyes filled with despair. A few children sobbed.Th
- 377 Chapter 377: What Happened During This Period of TimeTranslator: Simple MTL Editor: Simple MTLAlthough they knew that this woman was very strong, when they saw the scene of killing a thousand people in an instant just now, they knew that they had underest
- 378 Chapter 378: Thunder CityIn the morning, in a barren land outside the base camp.The Orc Wolf Knights were patrolling in the desert.Dillu was a small captain of the Wolf Knights Patrol Unit. His duty was to be responsible for the security around the base c
- 379 Chapter 379: Settle Down“Thank you, child. I really don’t know how to thank you!” the injured person said with red eyes.Su Han’s sister shook her head and said, “You don’t need to thank me. This is what I should do.”Looking at the injured people around he
- 380 Chapter 380: Wind CityTranslator: Simple MTL Editor: Simple MTL“Oh?”The man in black continued, “We received news that the girl had a brother. A few years ago, they came to Saint Laurent City and were received by the president of the Mage a.s.sociation. T
- 381 Chapter 381: Is This the Foundation of the Human Race!?Del said in a deep voice, “That’s right, you beasts. I will punish you on behalf of the human race!”The orc laughed and said, “Punish? How ridiculous. After I cut you into pieces, I will stand in fron
- 382 Chapter 382: The City Is Filled With IceTranslator: Simple MTL Editor: Simple MTLAll the orcs subconsciously took a step back.Su Han said calmly, “I don’t really want to kill people, so I can give you a chance. As long as you leave behind 10,000 corpses,
- 383 Chapter 383: The Allied Army Has Arrived!Su Han had reason to believe that without the mastermind behind the scenes, it would be impossible for the orcs to conquer one-third of the human territory in such a short period of time.Del saw Su Han’s solemn exp
- 384 Chapter 384: The Allied ArmyAn orc elder said in a deep voice, “The Northland Humans and elves have always occupied the Northern part of the continent. They rarely partic.i.p.ate in the disputes in the South. Why are they suddenly heading south? Also, I h
- 385 Chapter 385: ImpossibleThe news of Wood City’s recovery quickly spread throughout the major cities in the western region.In less than ten days, the Orc Army in the western region had been completely compressed. The army that appeared out of thin air carri
- 386 Chapter 386: Suspected To Be the EmperorBeside her, the black-robed little purple had already narrowed her eyes. On her five fingers, the wheel of laws had already begun to float. If they dared to make a move, then she did not mind using the Earth Dragon’
- 387 Chapter 387: The Emperor!If she wasn’t the Emperor…With such a beautiful face, he naturally wouldn’t let her go so easily.Outside the door, Su Han’s sister walked in, Little Purple following closely behind.The moment he saw her, Lei Cheng’s eyes lit up. A
- 389 Chapter 389: He Is DeadHe did not dare to continue speaking.The people around him all revealed terrified expressions.The General said in a deep voice, “That’s right, the person I’m referring to who has broken the balance is the king of that army! I receiv
- 391 Chapter 391: I Want This Place To Become a Sea of Corpses!No one noticed that in the sky, a black-robed youth’s hand was slowly clenching tightly.On the battlefield, Number 5 was smiling as he walked towards Su Yu, who was hugging Little Purple tightly. T
- 392 Chapter 392: Humans, The Sky Is About To ChangeThe commander on top of the city wall turned his head with a pale face. He looked at the soldier who gave the order to shoot Su Han’s sister and said, “You have led our Thunder City into the abyss!”“Retreat q
- 393 Chapter 393: Loyal to the Leader of the Northern Alliance Army: Su HanHe suddenly stretched out his hand, and in an instant, thunder filled the sky.The expressions of the people around him changed drastically. He really wanted to destroy their entire city
- 394 Chapter 394: Can You Give Me a Hug?“Brother, you don’t have to tell me.” Su Yu shook her head and revealed a slightly sad smile. “As long as you can come back, it’s enough for me!”Su Han could clearly feel that his sister had changed a lot in the past few
- 395 Chapter 395: Heart of Ma.s.sacreThat’s right, they were not clones of Number 5 in the ordinary sense. A few hundred years ago, Number 5 had developed a secret technique that could allow his body to split apart. Just like as.e.xual reproduction, he could d
- 396 Chapter 396: The Sacred Emperor’s Conspiracy“To ensure the purity of the First Human race’s bloodline, even if it’s one-thousandth of the bloodline of other races, such humans are all foreign races. All of them have been exiled to other continents, haven’
- 397 Chapter 397: Bloodbath Number 5He charged at the roaring orcs alone.The entire city was burnt to ashes in the explosion and flames.Looking down from the sky at the Imperial City, one could clearly see that the black-robed youth was surrounded by tens of t
- 398 Chapter 398: Kill Number 5!Translator: Simple MTL Editor: Simple MTLNumber 5’s soul was like a duckweed in the wind, separated from the bodies of thousands of orcs by Su Han.Number 5 looked at his transparent body in a daze. He slowly raised his head and
- 399 Chapter 399: Advanced Human RaceHe didn’t know if his sister knew about her relations.h.i.+p with the Sacred Emperor. If she knew that she was actually the granddaughter of the Sacred Emperor, the most powerful person on the First Continent, what would sh
- 400 Chapter 400: Human UpheavalTranslator: Simple MTL Editor: Simple MTL“Then we should fight to the death! Wait for the Oracles to descend and kill that person!” a n.o.ble roared.The Regent shook his head and mocked, “Don’t you understand? He is saving you,
- 401 Chapter 401: Tear the s.p.a.ce Apart and Send Reinforcements!If they really made such a move, then he would be in a pa.s.sive position.Those people actually did such a crazy thing. However, this was indeed a good move. If they couldn’t defeat him in a dir
- 402 Chapter 402: Support the Entire Human RaceWhen they saw the city filled with smoke and a sea of corpses, their faces revealed a look of shock.“Great Chieftain…”Su Han said in a deep voice, “Time is tight, now is not the time to ask questions. There are hu
- 403 Chapter 403: 10,000 Cities Partic.i.p.ating in the WarTranslator: Simple MTL Editor: Simple MTLSu Yu led many mages to the square and started healing the refugees.“Brother!” His younger sister trembled as she looked at the spatial gates that were still in
- 404 Chapter 404: The Final Battle! Descend Upon the Imperial City!After a long while, the sound of footsteps could be heard from the spatial gate.The Thunder King supported the youth as they walked out of the spatial gate step by step.Everyone’s gaze fell on
- 405 Chapter 405: Number 4 Is DeadThe commander of Saint Laurent City Army in the crowd had a complicated expression on her face. In a trance, a few months ago, this youth was still a child, but now he was the King who commanded the world.She turned around and
- 406 Chapter 406: The Lifeline of the Human RaceThe Northern Land Spirit took a deep breath and said, “Then what should we do with these lifelines? If something goes wrong with these things, the consequences will be unimaginable.”Su Han slowly revealed a smile
- 407 Chapter 407: Head SouthA few days later, in the Imperial Court.“Your Majesty, we have searched the entire Imperial City, but there is still no sign of Vivi or the city lord of Saint Laurent City.”In the Imperial Court, the people sent by Su Han to investi
- 408 Chapter 408: Night Walker OrganizationThe city lord nodded and said with a head full of cold sweat, “I also just received the news from the Imperial Capital. When I received the news, even I was shocked.”A n.o.ble said with trepidation, “What does His Maj
- 409 Chapter 409: Investigating the Crimson EyeAt night, in the suburbs of Moon City.In an abandoned barn, under the cover of the night, a black-clothed man quickly arrived in front of the barn.“Who is it?” a cold voice came from inside the barn.The black-clot
- 410 Chapter 410: City-Wide Voice TransmissionShe looked at the map on the table, picked up a pen, and drew a circle somewhere.She looked at the location in the circle and said in a deep voice, “Recently, the movement of the members of that organization on the
- 412 Chapter 412: The Change in the SouthThe Great Mage ignored them and said to Su Han, “The environment in the forest is complicated. It’s not easy to find the location of the elven capital since no one has been there before.”“But Fifth Brother and I are her
- 413 Chapter 413: Reaching the Tree of Eternity!The Great Mage endured the dizziness and asked, “Su Han, where are we?”Su Han replied, “About 500 kilometers away from where we were just now.”The Great Mage and the scarred man were once again shocked. 500 kilom
- 414 Chapter 414: Third Brother?The Great Mage and the others suddenly stepped across the border and arrived at the Tree of Eternity.The scene of Su Han devouring the flames of the entire Tree of Eternity appeared in their eyes. They stared at the scene in a d
- 416 Chapter 416: Head To the HeadquartersHe suddenly turned his head and looked at Number 3.“Go, head to the headquarters and issue the highest order to all members. Let this continent fall into chaos!”Number 3 nodded and quickly headed to the pa.s.sage behin
- 417 Chapter 417: Number 1 AppearedNumber 3 pointed at the huge palace in the center of the city and said, “10,000 meters below this palace!”“10,000 meters? These dwarves are crazy!” Su Han’s face darkened.In the next moment, he flew toward the palace.…In the
- 418 Chapter 418: He Is the Human King, Su Han!As the battle progressed, Number 1 was even more shocked. She had already raised her strength to the maximum, but she was still unable to effectively suppress Su Han. This made her feel extremely stifled.“Is that