Fortune!
Hearing Dongfang Da Qian utter that word truly caught Zhou You by surprise. He had thought he was the only one who knew.
But on second thought, in an age where heroes rose like storm clouds, nothing was impossible.
After steadying himself slightly, he smiled. "I never expected you to be so... superstitious as well!"
Yet Dongfang Da Qian's expression was solemn as he said earnestly, "It seems my guess was correct. You, too, know a little of its mysteries."
"I was born with the destiny of Heaven's mandate, fated to become the ruler of all under Heaven. This is no secret within the Human Seed Cult!"
"Your adoptive father, Zhou Nanwang, once had dealings with the Human Seed Cult. Later, he adopted you, Zhou Daqian."
"This coincidence might have meant nothing. But now you have ridden the winds and clouds of change, appearing so strangely. I fear your true name is not 'Da Qian,' is it?" By this point, he had guessed the truth nine times out of ten.
"Things have come to this. Clinging to the past is meaningless. I look only at the present and the future!"
"You are talented. I will disregard all your previous schemes and obstructions. So long as you change your name, submit to me, and help me ascend to the Sovereign's throne, perhaps you and I may yet create a fine tale of ruler and minister in perfect accord."
"If you stubbornly refuse, then you will be the lifelong enemy I eliminate first!"
Dongfang Da Qian spoke with unwavering resolve, each word like an iron nail. "Enemy or friend, choose for yourself!"
He gave Zhou You only a quarter of an hour to struggle inwardly, yet Zhou You made his decision in merely three breaths.
"My apologies, but I accept neither