kingnovel Chapter 464 A truly miserable death
Chapter 464 A truly miserable death
Emperor Tianhuang didn't know why he instantly regained his strength when he chose to stab himself with the knife.
The fact that the knife pierced his heart so smoothly brought him a great sense of relief, since no one likes the feeling of being cut by a dull knife.
His decisiveness stemmed primarily from the fact that he couldn't detect any flaws in the woman's face, and he was certain that she would keep her word.
What they should be worried about now is not whether everyone can find a way to get out of the predicament in just a few dozen seconds.
A single finger can destroy a giant rock, and the pressure it releases can render people powerless to resist; even bringing a rocket launcher wouldn't help.
This is an existence they cannot shake.
How could such powerful individuals deign to mock them?
Since there's no escape, it's better to end it quickly.
What we really need to worry about is whether the other party will ultimately let one person leave alive.
Remembering the person who had been to the Dragon Fishing Pool, Emperor Tianhuang pushed the tip of his knife a little further in.
With only a dozen or so breaths left, only if he makes a decision first will everyone stop wasting time and ultimately be wiped out.
Memories of growing up with Longyuan and the other three flashed through my mind.
No one knew that the fact that the five of them could stay together so closely was mostly due to his scheming.
From childhood to adulthood, he was always scheming.
If he wants to secure that position in the future, he needs the unwavering support of these people and the forces behind them.
At first, he thought they were easy to fool and stupid; they believed everything he said and did.
They can easily fabricate a story about saving someone's life and be so moved that they'd want to give him their whole heart.
The only miscalculation was that the emperor took a risky military action without authorization, which aroused the rebellious spirit of the Long family.
Otherwise, even without Bai Luoluo and Mu Yunya's arrival, he would still be able to firmly hold onto the Eastern Kingdom.
Emperor Tianhuang was never worried that people would distance themselves from him after his schemes against them were exposed.
His decision from a young age to become a wise ruler was his best chance to turn the tide.
As long as he is a wise ruler, these people will never rebel against him.
His initial desire to be a wise ruler was all an act. Before the age of five, he learned from his father that those who obey him prosper and those who oppose him perish.
It also follows the principle that "every man for himself will be punished by heaven and earth."
As the saying goes, like father, like son.
However, if one pretends for too long, one will eventually be assimilated. Now, Emperor Tianhuang believes that he truly deserves the title of a wise ruler.
They didn't see anything wrong with going to great lengths to remove obstacles and forcibly bring these four people to their side.
Everyone is working hard for the stability of Dongguo.
But he is also a human being; how can he be without feelings?
Regardless of their identities, he and they are also a group of passionate brothers with shared ideals.
We share weal and woe, and will stand together through thick and thin!
When he passed the previous test, he vowed in his heart that he would lead this small group, which he had personally built, onto a prosperous and thriving road.
But today, he is leading the way, forcing them toward death.
Because if only one person can survive, that person can only be Mu Yunya.
Even though everyone had mastered the secret to returning to the Eastern Kingdom, he was confident that any one of his brothers who survived could find the relic.
But what if you find the relics? Does anyone know how to handle them?
The system hasn't had time to tell them this yet.
Even he wasn't confident that he could surpass Bai Luoluo's system when he returned. Even if he could suppress it, if the system was pushed to the limit and chose to self-destruct, who could stop it then?
Only a small, giant pit.
Long Yuan, drawing strength from who-knows-where, reached out and caught the fallen Di Tianhuang, frantically trying to pull the dagger stuck in his friend's chest.
"It's too late to cough!" Di Tianhuang pressed down on Long Yuan's hand as he drew his sword, calmed the pain in his chest, and shook his head indifferently.
After coughing up blood, he looked past everyone and at Mu Zhen, smiling as he said, "I am very grateful for your arrival."
I don't regret making this decision.
I believe you will definitely help us achieve our goal.
The journey is arduous, you must be careful. I... shall go first!
After speaking, she lowered her eyes guiltily, not daring to meet his gaze again.
This person's eyes are too clear.
Forgive his shamelessness and selfishness; as the crown prince of a country, defending the nation is a responsibility he can never shirk.
Especially after witnessing the invasion of Mu Yunya's country by the enemy, he could no longer ignore it.
I'm really afraid that one day Donggu will also fall into that kind of desperate situation.
For the sake of the East, he had to be selfish for once and forcibly place such a heavy burden on the shoulders of this foreign girl.
He believed that as long as she lived, she would protect the Eastern Kingdom without reservation.
A person who prioritizes righteousness above all else and is inflexible will never choose to run away from difficulties.
Besides, it was her system that suggested she join Shenlong Valley, and now everyone is risking their lives to protect her. This shouldn't be considered taking advantage of her kindness, right?
Mu Zhen stared blankly as Di Tianhuang closed his eyes, momentarily speechless. What was Di Tianhuang doing? Was he... was he really dead?
"Nine!"
Huangfu Zique froze as he crawled toward the Heavenly God. What did the Heavenly God mean by that?
Is this an attempt to force Mu Yunya to shoulder the responsibilities of the Eastern Kingdom no matter what?
Even if it can't be done in the end, it must be done.
What was said was true, but somehow it just sounded...
Asking her to help deal with the pink rabbit is perfectly reasonable. Even if no one says anything, Mu Yunya will definitely do it because everyone saved her.
But you can't force someone to do something they don't want to do, can you? As long as she's done her best, that's enough. If she really can't do it, you can't push her like that.
Why do you believe she can definitely do it?
Nothing is absolute. Even if they were Mu Yunya, they wouldn't dare say they could definitely do it.
Shaking off my chaotic thoughts, I turned my head to look at the white-haired woman.
It was like an emotionless machine; the moment it opened its lips, it was a death knell.
There was no time for further thought; Ah Huang was already dead. If they delayed any longer, they would likely face an even deeper abyss.
"Eight!"
The siren, like a death knell, gave everyone a headache.
Before they could even condemn the other party's cruelty or resent the injustice of fate, time was running out.
Long Yuan glanced at his friends one by one, lingering the longest on Mu Yunya, his lips moving as if he wanted to say something.
But considering the time they were given, they had no choice but to keep quiet.
He took a deep breath, decisively pulled out the dagger from Di Tianhuang's chest, and ripped open his collar, revealing his left chest.
Like Emperor Tianhuang, raising the knife was extremely difficult, but stabbing it in was exceptionally smooth.
He raised a bitter smile.
He envisioned countless ways he could die: falling in battle under enemy fire, dying while shielding Di Tianhuang and Mu Yunya from harm in the Five Elements Secret Realm, or simply aging, sickness, and death...
I never imagined I would kill myself.
That was a truly pathetic death!
"seven!"
Fu Tingyu's mind went blank. His dark pupils reflected the two lifeless best friends. His fists clenched so tightly they trembled. He glanced indifferently at the devil who was still counting down.