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Translator: Fate
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“Prince, your strategy to break the two apart is indeed flawless, but one thing confuses this old one.” After Gu Changge left the prison, Ming Lao appeared out of thin air and curiously quizzed. Gu Changge was growing more terrifying and unpredictable, but that was a good thing. After all, only with immense power could he fully control his clan and lead it to glory. Nonetheless, Ming Lao was puzzled as to why the prince would postpone Ye Chen’s death despite his intention to kill him.
Gu Changge was now in the Honoured Lord Realm, and even in the boundless land of the Beyond, only the unrecognized successors of the Clan of Immortality could take him on. In Eastern Barren, on the other hand, slaughtering Ye Chen was merely a matter of lifting a finger. Thus, why would Gu Changge bother to take everything away from Ye Chen?
“What is it?” Delighted, Gu Changge leisurely countered. Not only had he instigated a fracture in the relationship between Ye Chen and his Master, but he also earned an abundant amount of Fatums. [What a fine harvest that was! The day of Ye Chen’s death is nearing fast!]
“This old one is thoroughly bewildered as to the indirectness of Ye Chen’s murder. Why go through such lengths?” Ming Lao inquired, oblivious to the concept of intangible Fortuity in the world and the fact that Ye Chen was the Fortuitous One.
However, the truth was that as long as Ye Chen’s Fortuity did not reach the minimum, regardless of how hard Gu Changge pounded him, he would inevitably get back up. And that was the worldly terror of the Fortuitous One. Needless to say, Gu Changge shouldn’t disclose such ideas to Ming Lao, and even if he did, Ming Lao wouldn’t comprehend a thing. “Ye Chen will die, but not just yet, for I am still anticipating more Destiny from him,” Gu Changge said from another perspective as he revealed a captivating smile.
However, there was nothing worth hiding from the ever so loyal elder man in black. According to the host’s memories, his descent to Eastern Barren was to seek the absolute evil weapon—the Eight Barren Demon Halberd, which was said to be used by Eight Barren Demon God in ancient times. The weapon was cosmically lethal and other-worldly intimidating to the extent to which it even almost destroyed the world. Nonetheless, its later history was buried along the flow of time. Possessing the Demonic Heart, Gu Changge’s host had received some folklore regarding a terrorizing figure from the Beyond. Every detail pertaining to the Eight Barren Demon Halberd was recorded in the folklore, which stated that the weapon was lost in Eastern Barren, leading to rumor of the host’s training in Eastern Barren. Although it was said to be training, the purpose for his visit to Eastern Barren was, in fact, to discover the Eight Barren Demon Halberd’s whereabouts. Of course, judging by the typical fate of an antagonist, the search would undoubtedly be to no avail.
If Gu Changge assumed right, the original story would involve Ye Chen’s coincidental negligence that would eventually bring him to a ruined site to receive the weapon’s recognition in a pinch before he would gain a superb elevation in his strength. With that, he would challenge the Supreme Stygian Holy Land, turning the tide. As such, the host would be subdued and possibly lose his life in Eastern Barren, or if he was lucky enough, he would leave behind a great enmity in Ye Chen as he pettily retreated to the Beyond.
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Nevertheless, Gu Changge was too familiar with such a plotline. Therefore, right now, like an omniscient being, he analyzed every situation and made his predictions accurately. [All those e-novels sure have proven themselves useful. Ha! Even the piece of shit writer can’t beat me.]
“So, it was predetermined.” After hearing the explanation, Ming Lao immediately had a realization as his esteem for Gu Changge grew. [The prince truly has earned my respect since he was a child. ‘Gifted One’ is indeed not an understatement!]
“Keep a close watch on Ye Chen and his journey. Supreme Stygian Holy Land may be in danger soon.” Shortly after, Gu Changge gave Ming Lao an instruction with worry in his eyes. [After being confined for three whole days, according to the order of Fortuity, something bad is going to happen to Supreme Stygian Holy Land. But what could it be?] Even Gu Changge himself was curious.
Meanwhile, in the prison, Yan Ji mumbled, “The Mind Convergence Pill…” As she stared at the violet-aura-emitting pill, her crimson eyes slightly trembled. Of course, she recognized the pill, which was precisely why she was shocked. [I have to admit that Gu Changge is a really generous young man.] When she was at her peak, she possessed a number of Mind Convergence Pills. However, right now, the pill was more than alluring as it was a lifesaver in her hour of need.
The Mind Convergence Pill was priceless; its creation was rather troublesome and the materials to forge it were scant. In fact, even in the Beyond, the Mind Convergence Pill was unimaginably rare in auctions. Comparatively, in Eastern Barren, where resources were scarce, it was impossible to craft a Mind Convergence Pill. In fact, countless mighty figures were drooling for it thanks to its potent revitalizing and spirit-stabilizing effects. There were even instances where consuming a Mind Convergence Pill was equivalent to gaining an additional life. Among the omnipotent Gods, not many possessed even one Mind Convergence Pill.
“Master, what pill is that?” With Yan Ji’s silence Ye Chen was obviously disturbed and the distress in his heart intensified. [Is the pill really that precious? Gu Changge, that sly fox, using pretty words and this pill to seduce my Master. How despicable!]
With a disrupted mind, Yan Ji told Ye Chen about the powers and value of the Mind Convergence Pill.
After listening to her explanation, Ye Chen, too, grew quiet, gritting his teeth and clenching his fists.
‘Powerful’ wasn’t enough of a term to describe the Mind Convergence Pill as it could help Yan Ji stabilize her current condition, revitalizing the Cursed Spirit.
“Master, are you really going to consume the pill?” Ye Chen’s eyes reddened as he voiced his question with a hoarse voice. He couldn’t take the humiliation as it felt as if they were at Gu Changge’s mercy. Nonetheless, the pill would prove useful to his Master, lessening her burden as a Cursed Spirit. At that moment, they were left with two maddening choices that they might as well have no choice at all. [Gu Changge, you treacherous scum! I’ll kill you. I’ll bloody kill you!] Ye Chen screamed in his heart.
“But it’s Prince Gu’s gesture of goodwill…” Having said that, Yan Ji found Ye Chen’s eyes rather peculiar. After a moment of silence, she softly asked, “Chen, be honest with me. What grudge do you have against Prince Gu?”
Hearing that, Ye Chen was dumbfounded as he opened his eyes agape in dismay. In that instant, he felt as if he was engulfed in darkness as the world was collapsing.
