Child of Fate

"I know... Your subject obeys the decree."

The crown prince, remembering the court etiquette he had been diligently learning these past few days, quickly changed his address.

"Those Confucian School formalities... never mind, whatever."

Chidahu waved his hand, telling his eldest son to get out of there. On the one hand, he felt that the Li State was declining because of these empty rituals, and on the other hand, he felt that these empty rituals could make people understand the hierarchy and were beneficial to the rule. He couldn't decide whether or not to follow them.

Some things are not simple just because of a person's level of cultivation. Chidahu sat on the dragon throne and pondered for a long time, still unable to distinguish the pros and cons. At this time, the eunuch reported that Witch Gu Sect, requested Wanyan Huang audience.

"Let him in."

Before long, Wanyan Huang entered the hall and knelt down to pay his respects.

Chidahu asked, "Has the Witch Ancestor replied?"

Wanyan Huang said respectfully, "The Witch Ancestor has agreed to heal Your Majesty. Please proceed to the Ten Thousand Gu Pool."

Chidahu nodded, then stood up and followed Wanyan Huang out of the palace.

After walking for about half an hour, the two arrived at a cave. Inside the mountain, a cave comparable to a large stadium had been carved out by human hands. In the cave, there was a large pool, which was crawling with all kinds of colorful Gu worms, numbering in the tens of millions.

At the other end of the pool, the light flickered, and a statue of the demon god Jialiganqiu stood, seemingly ancient, untouched by time, giving the impression that it would remain unaffected even at the end of time. "Chidahu, your injuries are serious."

The demon statue spoke in a detached and indifferent tone, devoid of any emotion. Each word was deliberate and carried immense pressure. Wanyan Huang guard at the cave entrance, not daring to enter.

"Ha, Li State Tutor Li's ultimate move is naturally not so easy to withstand, but he also took a blow from me, so he's not in much better shape."

Chidahu stepped into the Ten Thousand Gu Pool, ignoring the terrifying Gu worms. The worms seemed to sense his presence and dared not approach, making way for him.

The demon statue's eyes emitted a crimson light, shining on the Ten Thousand Gu Pool. All the insects froze, completely controlled, and then, ignoring their instinctive fear, surged towards Chidahu, enveloping his body.

These insects burrowed towards the wound on Chidahu's chest, but were instantly killed by the residual Fist Intent upon contact. A large number of them died in the blink of an eye, but the space vacated was then filled by subsequent Gu insects.

As the Gu worms sacrificed themselves one after another, the remaining Fist Intent within Chidahu's body grew weaker and weaker, but the corpses of the worms beside him piled up into a small mountain.

The demon statue suddenly spoke, "This is the seventh time you've come to me for treatment."

Chidahu, "That's right. The previous six times, I suffered fatal injuries... People always marvel at my extraordinary talent and good fortune, but how easy is it for Barbarian Race to rise to prominence in this world? Even with both talent and ability, one must endure all sorts of hardships."

"Sea Continent has always belonged to the Huaxia people. You Barbarian Hu are far inferior to them in terms of civilization and technology. Your idea of leading the Barbarian Hu and futile attempt."

"I understand, so even if I had the chance, I wouldn't dare to truly destroy the Li State. Half of the country is already the limit for our clan. Going too far is as bad as not going far enough. I originally wanted to use the Li State's surviving son to carry out a quiet integration, but it seems I misjudged him and mistook the serpent for a real dragon. Years of planning have gone down the drain," Chidahu sighed.

"The Barbarian Hu lack sufficient resources and are 'Non-Self kind.' If they were to truly destroy the Li State, they would face encirclement and suppression by the various schools of thought. Your ability to restrain your ambition is indeed remarkable, but without me, you wouldn't even be able to occupy half of the country."

"I never deny that." "Then shouldn't you repay me?"

"That's why I helped you establish the Remote Heaven Society and also helped you sever two Divine Pillar."

But that's not enough.

"Hmm?"

Chidahu sensed something was wrong and tried to expedite his escape, but suddenly felt his internal energy stagnate and become difficult to circulate. In that instant, tens of millions of Gu worms swarmed in from all directions, like waves crashing over a small boat, instantly engulfing him in the swarm.

The demon statue flickered with an eerie light. "What you cannot do, I can do! Give me your body, and I can help you fulfill your wishes. You need not compromise, nor suppress your desires. I can lead the Barbarian Race to sweep across the world, conquering civilization with savagery!"

Chapter 892 The Child of Fate

A chilling Devil Qi appeared out of nowhere, attacking indifferently and slaughtering with contempt for all things. With lightning speed, it rushed straight towards Chidahu.

Chidahu seemed to have anticipated this, remaining calm and composed. He first abruptly unleashed his inner energy, blasting away all the surrounding Gu worms. Then, he channeled his power through his palms, combining the Savage Wilderness Vicious Qi with the righteous Confucian energy remaining in his body. The Taiji Yin Yang symbol instantly appeared, quickly blocking the sudden Hundun demonic power.

The Devil Qi surged, forcing Chidahu to retreat repeatedly. However, with each step he took, he dissipated a portion of the force. After retreating seven steps, he used both hands to deflect and disperse the remaining power. At that moment, a deafening roar resounded, and the sound of overlapping earth flows and collapses was heard, causing the entire cave to collapse.

Chidahu tried to escape, but Wanyan Huang, who was blocking the cave entrance, immediately turned back to intercept him with his staff. Chidahu had not taken this leader of the Witch Gu Sect seriously, but as soon as they clashed, he realized that the other party's Foundation was unfathomable, far exceeding his own expectations. His own internal energy collapsed, and he was injured and coughed up blood as he flew away.

"You are not Wanyan Huang, you are the Return to Antiquity Patriarch!"

Chidahu burst out of the collapsed cave ruins, looked at Wanyan Huang with a solemn expression, and said, "You said that you could only escape by cutting four Divine Pillar, but now that you've only cut two, you've gained the ability to possess another body and escape. It seems we've all been tricked by you."

Wanyan Huang did not deny it, but instead praised, "Born of Barbarian Hu, yet you have mastered Daoism, Confucianism, and Mohism, drawing on the essence of all schools of thought. Chidahu, I was not mistaken. You are indeed a rare genius, a chosen one of the Barbarian Hu Child of Fate."

He stared at Chidahu's bronze-colored, robust body, his eyes filled with a possessive desire.

"The Child of Fate?"

"When every nation faces its most perilous moment, countless outstanding talents emerge, and the most exceptional among them is the Child of Fate. This person often turns misfortune into good fortune and achieves great success in everything. Not only does he possess the mindset to break free from constraints, but he is also capable of doing what others dare not do. Encountering benefactors and breaking through in the face of adversity are commonplace for him. And you, Chidahu, are the Child of Fate one born of the Barbarian Hu tribe when it was pushed to its limits by the Huaxia civilization."

"Child of Fate? Human destiny is not determined by fate!"

Chidahu scoffed, completely disbelieving. "So, you approached me deliberately because you saw me Child of Fate, attaching yourself to the Savage Wilderness totem and instructing me in martial arts under the guise of an elder?"

"Yes and no. I did approach you deliberately because I saw your extraordinary physique and talent, but I wasn't sure if you were the Child of Fate. After all, destiny is elusive and unpredictable. Besides a portion determined by fate, the most important things are legitimacy and righteousness. When all the barbarians believe you are their leader and are united, even if you are not the Child of Fate, you will become Child of Fate. As the saying goes, 'He who wins the hearts of the people wins the world.' This is the power of legitimacy and righteousness. The ancients always acted with righteousness in mind, not just for the sake of face."

As Wanyan Huang spoke, he first activated his Technique Method, causing calamity clouds to descend from the sky. An invisible demonic power pressed down on Chidahu like a mountain. Then, crimson demonic flames emerged from the tip of his staff and struck straight at him.

"But human strength has its limits, and the Barbarian Hu civilization of the barbarians is too weak to support a great force. They have already reached their peak, exhausting the fortune accumulated over thousands of years. If they take another step forward, it will be like the moon waning after it is full, or the Proud Dragon Repents has soared too high regretting its ambition. But once they have reached that point, there is no room for retreat. Retreat means falling into an abyss. If they want the Barbarian Hu to continue to prosper, they must rely on superhuman power."

Despite his injuries, Chidahu showed no fear. He flicked his hand to deflect the demonic flames that invaded his body, then gracefully dodged the attack. He then used the Daoist Gate Cloud Hand technique to overcome strength with softness, completely dissipating the force. At the same time, he rubbed his palm into a blade, the tip of his palm transforming into a blood-red Ghost Wolf. The blade slashed down, unleashing a fierce and surging force that cleaved the repaired Obsidian Staff in two once again.

"You're right. My years as king have taught me one thing: the more you scheme and plot, the more you realize that human abilities have limits... But, as human beings, how can we abandon our identity! To deny our origins is to deny our past; to transcend our limits as human beings is the greatest pleasure!"

Wanyan Huang threw away the broken staff, channeled his energy into his palms, and unleashed a torrent of demonic light. Instantly, Evil Qi surged into the sky, and abundant inner power flowed into his palms.

Despite being limited by his physical body and unable to unleash even a fraction of his full potential, his grasp of timing was already incredibly precise. Seizing the opening exposed by Chidahu's injuries, he launched a fierce attack, breaking through the Ghost Wolf Blood Blade in one fell swoop. With the remaining force still strong, he plunged straight into Chidahu once again. The spreading residual force instantly uprooted the surrounding vegetation and shattered the earth.

"Anyone can make grand pronouncements, but not everyone can deliver. You should understand that the Void Returning Realm is your limit. You can't even defeat Ju Beichen in a one-on-one fight; you can only rely on your age to wear him down. If you truly care about your people, give me your body. I can lead the Barbarian Race to new glory!"