Chapter 193
Chapter 193
At the same time, in the Merri Region.
Inside the super main city, Divine Eagle City, the gods convened another council.
Far more people had arrived than the last time.
Clearly, as Zhouyou Shijie’s threat and reputation continued to grow, so did the number of god-tier powerhouses eager to kill him.
That was inevitable.
The two sides had long since developed an irreconcilable conflict. Neither would let the matter rest.
“Yesterday, Zhouyou Shijie killed a King-grade existence!” Sato Taka from the Sakura Region said gravely. “If everyone continues fighting separately, the situation will eventually develop beyond any hope of recovery!”
“…”
The gods fell silent.
Of course they understood what Sato Taka meant.
In truth, they had possessed many opportunities. Had they joined forces, matters would never have ended so disastrously.
Unfortunately, the God-Demon Orb of the past and the Sacred Weapon of the present were priceless treasures that could not be divided. One side was destined to benefit while another lost out.
“We must eliminate him first, before we sacrifice the greater good for petty gains!”
Long Kun said solemnly, “As for the benefits, why don’t we use the rules to establish that no one may privately claim the spoils? Once the time is right, we can distribute rewards according to merit.”
“That’s a good idea!”
“With the rules binding us and all of us making the same pledge, we won’t need to fear anyone harboring ulterior motives!”
…
Many powerhouses voiced their agreement.
“In that case, we’ll proceed according to the Eastern Region emperor’s proposal!”
Roger, emperor of the Merri Region, spoke and settled the matter. “Anyone who objects and refuses to join forces with us must promise not to participate in the encirclement of Zhouyou Shijie. As for what Zhouyou Shijie does to you once he rises to power, you’ll be on your own!”
His words were blunt, making it clear that they were all in the same boat. With the matter stated so plainly, no one objected.
“Boom!”
Just as they reached a preliminary agreement, an overwhelming pressure arrived.
“!!”
Shock appeared across the gods’ faces.
Saint tier!
This pressure could only belong to a Saint-tier powerhouse!
Without hesitation, they hurried out of Divine Eagle City and flew toward the source of the power to investigate.
…
Meanwhile, beside Star-Moon Lake.
Killing intent filled the air as flames raged.
The Demon Gods gathered around Zhou Ming, their gazes locked firmly on him for fear he might escape.
“Qianying, take Brother Zhou and leave at once!”
Ye Zhibei took the lead and charged toward Gu Ming, who was bearing down on them. “I’ll hold him back!”
“Hold me back?”
Gu Ming held a sharp sword. With a casual swing, he unleashed incomparably powerful flaming sword energy that sent Ye Zhibei flying backward in a sorry state. “You think you’re worthy?”
His opponent was indeed strong among god-tier powerhouses, but god tier and Saint tier belonged to entirely different dimensions!
God-tier powerhouses were rare, but there were still several dozen of them. How many Saint-tier powerhouses existed?
“Move!”
Qianying, the Divine Ember Queen, did not dare hesitate. She immediately grabbed Zhou Ming and used the laws of space, intending to teleport to another area.
Ding!
[System Notification: Flame Sovereign · Gu Ming has used [Forbidden · Heaven-Sealing Fire Domain], forming a special domain world within a 1,000 x 1,000 area. Enemy units within the domain take 500,000 Burn damage per second and cannot escape!]
Ding!
[System Notification: Divine Ember Queen · Qianying has used [Spatial Teleportation]. Unable to escape due to [Forbidden · Heaven-Sealing Fire Domain]!]
Crimson flames filled the sky and formed a cage, trapping every member of the Hope Faction inside.
Clearly, Gu Ming was far faster when it came to activating skills.
At the sight, Cangxuan, Yun Wuyou, and Renee attacked as well, only to be intercepted by the arriving Demon Gods.
“It’s over!”
Renee’s face went pale. “We’re going to be wiped out!”
The danger had arrived so suddenly that no one had time to react.
“Not necessarily!”
Zhou Ming’s expression did not change.
He was waiting for someone!
He believed that person would arrive. After all, Ning Wushen had said he would try Destiny once he returned.
“Not necessarily? You’re still indulging in delusions. This is fate’s design!”
Gu Ming looked down from above and appeared before Zhou Ming. He raised a finger and swiftly thrust it toward Zhou Ming’s forehead, a triumphant smile in his eyes. “The purpose of your existence is to complete my glory!”
Immunity to fire-element damage!
He needed that ability desperately!
No one in the Fire Domain dared touch the Core of Fire because it had fused with a uniquely tyrannical flame. Even Gu Ming, a Saint-tier powerhouse, could not obtain it.
But once he seized Zhouyou Shijie’s ability, no matter how terrifying the flames were, they would be unable to harm him. Instead, they would help him advance another step.
“Look out!”
Qianying placed herself in front of Zhou Ming and struggled to block Gu Ming’s attack.
“Qianxuan’s daughter from the Light Domain?”
Gu Ming looked at the exquisitely beautiful woman before him, and greed flickered through his eyes. “You truly are breathtaking!”
Ignoring Qianying’s attempts to stop him, Gu Ming easily knocked her back and attacked again.
“Whoosh!”
At the critical moment, space rippled. A bronze-skinned man appeared before Zhou Ming, holding the Skyhawk Sword he had obtained at the start of the game.
As Gu Ming’s finger struck toward them, the man blocked it with the flat of his sword and did not move an inch.
“Clang!!”
A world-shaking force erupted with Ning Wushen at its center, blasting the already scorched ruins of Star-Moon Lake into a crater several thousand meters wide.
“???”
Gu Ming’s gaze sharpened.
This opponent was clearly only at the Radiant grade, yet the combat power he displayed defied all reason.
“Whew!”
Zhou Ming breathed a sigh of relief. “Looks like I accidentally recommended you a masterpiece capable of saving lives!”
To be perfectly frank, Ning Wushen was Zhou Ming’s final contingency!
Wu Xing’s attempt to assassinate him in the real world while only half a step into Saint tier had put Zhou Ming on guard.
If someone half a step into Saint tier could go that far, what could a true Saint-tier powerhouse do?
The present Hope Faction could never stop a Saint-tier powerhouse!
Whether they tried to flee in the wilderness or defend a city, they would have no path to survival.
After considering every possibility, Zhou Ming’s only option was to make Ning Wushen his hidden reserve of power against Saint-tier enemies!
“So this was your plan all along, brat?” Ning Wushen asked in surprise and uncertainty.
He had started playing Destiny, only to discover that he had seemingly fallen into a trap someone had prepared.
Zhou Ming answered directly, “I was only following the way this game operates and guessing a Saint-tier powerhouse might appear, so I took precautions.”
“You still have time to chat?” Gu Ming’s expression darkened, and he swung his sword down.
“Clang!”
Ning Wushen met the blow head-on. Space shattered piece by piece like a mirror, and he protected Zhou Ming as the force drove them backward.
“What the hell!”
Zhou Ming’s expression changed. This was the first time he had ever seen Ning Wushen at a disadvantage. “You’re both Saint tier, but you can’t beat him?”
“Little brother, I’m only Level 80!” Ning Wushen said helplessly. “I’m good at the game. That doesn’t mean I’m cheating!”
“Then what do we do? Can you break the Heaven-Sealing Fire Domain so we can retreat first?” Zhou Ming asked.
“You still dare stand there chatting?”
Gu Ming laughed in furious disbelief and condensed a fire dragon thousands of meters long. It roared toward them in a breathtaking display.
At the sight, Zhou Ming stepped in front of Ning Wushen without hesitation.
MISS!
Gu Ming: “…”
“Sigh. Fine!”
Ning Wushen sighed. “At this point, I have no choice but to cheat!”
Placing Zhou Ming behind him once more, he strode toward Gu Ming.
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