Immortal God of War

Chapter 1168 - 1103: Man Can Never Defy the Heavens

"Alright, alright, alright."

Master Fatty nodded, excitedly opening the transmission portal.

But just as he stepped one foot into the portal, he pulled back.

The smile on his face disappeared, replaced by a hint of melancholy.

"What’s wrong?"

Qin Feiyang and Yan Wei looked at him suspiciously.

"I still won’t go."

Fatty shook his head.

"Why?"

They were puzzled.

Wasn’t it a rare chance at romance, why wouldn’t he go? It’s not like Fatty’s usual style.

"After the incident with Chu Xuan, Master Fatty has realized that right now is not the right time for romance."

Fatty sighed.

Yan Wei asked, "What do you mean?"

"I mean, Boss’s identity will be exposed sooner or later. By then, both of us will naturally become public enemies of the Forgotten Continent together with Boss."

"If something really happens between Li Yan and me now, we’ll only suffer more when Boss’s identity is exposed."

Fatty sighed deeply and said.

Yan Wei was taken aback, then nodded, "That’s a fact."

Fatty said, "So, it’s better not to talk about feelings now to avoid putting her in a difficult position because of our true identities."

Yan Wei shook his head and smiled, "Didn’t realize you’re thinking so far ahead."

Indeed.

If Fatty and Li Yan truly become a couple now, Li Yan would certainly be implicated when their identities are exposed.

Even if she’s not implicated, Li Yan would end up in a dilemma.

Fatty turned to Qin Feiyang, and with a smile, said, "Boss, send us to the ancient castle. Training is the priority now, let’s put romance aside for the time being."

"Alright."

Qin Feiyang nodded, waved his arm, and the two of them disappeared instantly.

Soon after.

He sat down before the tea table, lost in thought.

Honestly, Fatty’s realization really surprised him.

But from another perspective, he wasn’t even as insightful as Fatty.

Because Fatty had already seen the situation in the future and made his choice.

Whereas he is still living in a dream.

Entangled daily with Wang Youer and Young Master Hao.

If this continues, as Fatty said, everyone would end up in a sea of suffering.

"Looks like a decision needs to be made soon."

Qin Feiyang muttered.

Buzz!

Suddenly.

The image crystal stone activated.

Qin Feiyang took out the image crystal stone, and the shadow of the Ghost Snake Emperor appeared, grinning wickedly, "I have bad news and good news. Which do you want to hear first?"

Qin Feiyang rolled his eyes and said, "Tell me the bad news first."

The Ghost Snake Emperor said, "Seeing your performance at the succession ceremony, the General Tower Master thinks you’re too smart and fears you might threaten Young Master Hao’s position, so he wants to eliminate you."

Qin Feiyang raised an eyebrow, "What’s the good news?"

The Ghost Snake Emperor said, "The good news is that Gongsun Bei is speaking on your behalf, so the General Tower Master has temporarily put away his murderous intent towards you."

"Why is Gongsun Bei helping me?"

Qin Feiyang frowned.

"I don’t know."

"But earlier, the General Tower Master asked Gongsun Bei a strange question."

The Ghost Snake Emperor said.

"What question?"

Qin Feiyang asked.

"He asked Gongsun Bei if he resented him these years. Gongsun Bei replied no, and said he was very content with what he has now."

"It feels like there’s an unknown grudge between the two of them."

The Ghost Snake Emperor mused.

"An unknown grudge..."

Qin Feiyang also fell into thought.

The Ghost Snake Emperor shook his little head and said, "You can ponder this at your own pace. I’ll continue to monitor the General Tower Master, and by the way, Gongsun Bei should be visiting you soon, so be mentally prepared."

"Alright."

Qin Feiyang nodded.

As soon as the Ghost Snake Emperor’s shadow disappeared, Qin Feiyang put away the image crystal stone and continued to think deeply.

As expected.

Shortly after the conversation ended, Gongsun Bei descended on the courtyard of Qin Feiyang.

Sensing Gongsun Bei’s presence, Qin Feiyang took a deep breath, got up, walked out of the pavilion, and smiled, "Brother Gongsun must be busy with official duties, how do you still have time to come to Quiet Heart Lake?"

"You’re Brother Shen’s rescuer. No matter how busy I am, I have to find time to thank you properly."

Gongsun Bei landed in front of Qin Feiyang and said.

Qin Feiyang smiled and said, "Let’s talk inside."

"Okay."

Gongsun Bei nodded.

The two entered the pavilion.

Qin Feiyang brewed tea with a smile, "You and Brother Shen are on good terms!"

Gongsun Bei said, "In my eyes, he’s like a brother."

Qin Feiyang said, "I envy the friendship between you two."

Gongsun Bei smiled, "Aren’t you and Young Master Hao the same? What’s there to envy?"

Qin Feiyang shook his head with a smile, poured a cup of tea, and pushed it in front of Gongsun Bei, "Have you heard of the saying, ’To accompany a king is like accompanying a tiger’?"

Gongsun Bei’s heart trembled slightly, but he calmly took the teacup, took a small sip at the corner of his mouth, and his eyes brightened a little, "This must be the tea leaves made by the Pavilion Master of the Trading Pavilion, right?"

"Yes."

"Last time I went there, he gave me some."

Qin Feiyang said.

Gongsun Bei clicked his tongue, "Tsk tsk tsk, you really have a lot of influence."

"What do you mean by that?"

Qin Feiyang asked suspiciously.

"To be honest with you, I’ve tried to get this tea from him more than once, but he wouldn’t even give me a single leaf."

"It’s true what they say, the older you get, the stingier you become."

Gongsun Bei shook his head helplessly and said.

Qin Feiyang laughed and said, "If Brother Gongsun likes it, I’ll give you some later."

"That would be great."

Gongsun Bei immediately beamed with joy.

Qin Feiyang smiled faintly and said, "Brother Gongsun, you probably didn’t come just to thank me, did you? Speak your mind!"

"Well..."

Gongsun Bei was somewhat hesitant.

Qin Feiyang said, "Actually, I already know why you’re looking for me."

"Oh?"

Gongsun Bei looked at him in surprise.

Qin Feiyang didn’t want to waste words; he laughed and said, "You can assure your master that I’m not the least bit interested in the position of the General Tower Master."

"Earlier, I was wondering why you said ’accompanying a monarch is like accompanying a tiger.’ It turns out you had already seen through the mystery."

Gongsun Bei smiled bitterly.

This young one’s mind is becoming more and more frightening!

Qin Feiyang smiled faintly and said, "Power is but an illusion. What I want is strength; only by possessing great strength can one have the qualification to stand above the heavens."

Gongsun Bei’s heart trembled.

Unexpectedly, this young man in front of him sees it so clearly!

Such a mindset, even he felt ashamed.

Gongsun Bei said, "What if I ask you to assist Young Master Hao? What would your response be?"

Qin Feiyang didn’t hesitate at all and shook his head, "I won’t assist anyone."

Gongsun Bei wasn’t surprised at all.

Qin Feiyang said again, "However, if he needs help, I will aid him, but not too much, because everyone must learn to be independent. If every time they encounter something, they need to seek help from others, they’ll never become a true king."

Gongsun Bei shook his head with a smile and said, "Honestly, I really don’t like you, because you’re too smart, smart enough to be frightening."

"Isn’t Brother Gongsun also a smart person?"

Qin Feiyang said with a faint smile.

"How do you see that?"

Gongsun Bei was taken aback and asked curiously.

"I used to wonder why you hinted at me, why you helped me, why you said we’re the same kind of people, and why you longed for freedom so much."

"After some calm reflection during this period, I finally understood—you were the first to voluntarily withdraw."

Qin Feiyang said.

Gongsun Bei’s pupils contracted.

Qin Feiyang laughed and said, "Brother Gongsun, there’s no one else here, why not tell me the story!"

Gongsun Bei looked at Qin Feiyang, his gaze flickering.

After a long, long time, Gongsun Bei shook his head with a smile and said, "You call this kid smart, but sometimes you’re really foolish. How can you discuss such a serious topic so casually?"

Qin Feiyang said, "Doesn’t it bother you to keep it inside?"

Guessing is always just guessing; until the person involved admits it, it holds no truth.

Gongsun Bei smiled faintly and said, "Of course it bothers me."

Qin Feiyang laughed and said, "I’m quite a good listener."

"You little..."

"It seems that if I don’t say it out today, you won’t let it go."

Gongsun Bei smiled helplessly and said, "Yes, as you said, I was the first to voluntarily withdraw."

Qin Feiyang held the teacup, drinking tea while quietly listening.

It turned out.

Back then, after Gongsun Bei obtained the legacy in the place of inheritance, some of the old monsters in the General Tower intended for him to inherit the next General Tower Master position.

After all, anyone who receives a legacy, regardless of which generation’s General Tower Master it came from, is a talent worth cultivating.

This matter quickly reached the ears of the General Tower Master.

He certainly wouldn’t allow such a thing to happen, so he had a conversation with Gongsun Bei.

Young Gongsun Bei was also arrogant, and coupled with obtaining a legacy, naturally he was dissatisfied with the General Tower Master’s attitude.

He even had a private falling out with the General Tower Master.

But!

No matter how good his talent was, he was ultimately just a disciple at that time; how could he possibly compete with the General Tower Master who controlled the Forgotten Continent?

In the end.

Facing the General Tower Master’s pressure from all sides, he could only reluctantly compromise and voluntarily withdraw.

But he knew that even if he voluntarily withdrew, the General Tower Master might not let him go.

Because no one would allow a hidden danger to persist in the world.

So he vowed.

For this lifetime, he would forever remain by the General Tower Master’s side, wholeheartedly serving him.

Because of this, he escaped disaster and lived to this day.

But it also caused a rift in their master-disciple relationship.

Since then, Gongsun Bei has never called the General Tower Master ’Master,’ but always as ’Sir.’

"This is my past."

Gongsun Bei said with a faint smile.

"Just as I thought."

Qin Feiyang mumbled, and asked, "Don’t you hate him?"

"I used to hate him."

Gongsun Bei smiled faintly, then stood up and said, "I’m telling you these things not because I really feel bad about it, but to convey a truth: humans can never fight against the heavens."

After speaking.

Gongsun Bei then opened the portal and left.

"Humans can never fight against the heavens..."

Qin Feiyang pondered.

Gradually, a smirk appeared on his lips.

He wasn’t mocking Gongsun Bei.

Because Gongsun Bei wasn’t wrong; humans indeed can’t fight against the heavens.

But is the General Tower Master the heavens?

Although he is the Domination of the Forgotten Continent, he is, like everyone else, a person of flesh and blood, only stronger than others.