Nicole's Prophecy of Kandria's Destruction, and Ilmin Turns a Song of Salvation into a God-Slaying Blade!
Tang San wholeheartedly agreed.
His gaze was calm and steady, fixed on the Light Screen, his Purple Demon Eye operating silently deep within his eyes, unwilling to miss a single detail.
According to prophecy, he once used the power of the Sea God to glimpse a corner of the future.
He knew all too well what a heavy burden it was, and what a dangerous temptation it was.
The images on the Light Screen flowed.
In the dimly lit, secret room, the flickering candlelight cast a long, slender shadow.
She was a Witch.
Her face was obscured by a wide hood, only her pale, graceful fingers could be seen gently stroking an old Crystal Ball.
[She is the Witch "N", Nicole.]
[The greatest prophet in the history of Kandria.]
Inside the Crystal Ball, murky mist churned and eventually coalesced into a horrific scene.
The earth cracked open, magnificent white buildings collapsed in flames, countless people were displaced, and the sky was dyed an ominous crimson.
A glorious nation is heading towards its demise.
"I saw it..."
The Witch's voice rang out, ethereal and sorrowful, as if it had traveled through a hundred years, echoing directly in everyone's ears.
"I foresaw the end for Kandria, an inevitable destruction."
Boom!
These words struck like a heavy hammer, hitting the hearts of all the viewers hard.
Xue Ye's body trembled violently, and he almost dropped the wine cup in his hand.
A nation, inevitably destroyed?
For an Emperor, this is the most vicious Curse!
He instinctively gripped the armrests of the dragon throne, his knuckles turning white from the force.
"Nonsense! There is no such thing as inevitable destruction!"
Emperor Dai Hao of the Star Luo Empire let out a cold snort. He had spent his life on the battlefield, and his belief was in iron and blood, not in the Nihility of fate.
"If destruction truly comes, then I will use the sword in my hand to shatter it!"
However, many more people fell silent.
They recalled those equally glorious civilizations that had ultimately met their demise, as discussed in their previous review.
Within the Light Screen, the Witch's voice continued to ring out, carrying a faint glimmer of hope.
But... even in destruction, there is hope.
"The 'stars' from outer space are the only chance for salvation."
The scene changes.
Inside the Crystal Ball, a golden shooting star streaked across the sky, dazzling and eye-catching.
Everyone held their breath.
Redemption!
There was still a chance!
Chang Gongwei, Lei Xiang, A'Dai, and the others all showed a hint of relief on their faces.
They had all experienced despair and knew how precious that glimmer of hope was.
However, the Witch's next words made the atmosphere tense again.
"But, to grasp this 'star,' Kandria... must relinquish his deep-seated arrogance."
arrogant?
Tang San's eyes narrowed.
This is a very subtle word.
For a powerful nation, the line between confidence and arrogance is often very thin.
The scene changes again.
On the throne of Kandria sat a majestic man.
He wore a black and gold royal robe, his face was stern, and his eyes were as sharp as an eagle's.
[Ilmin, the last king of Kandria, the "Vinster King".]
The Witch Nicole stood before him and respectfully presented her prophecy.
Ilmin listened quietly.
When he heard the words "inevitable destruction," a flicker of disdain and anger flashed in his eyes.
When he heard "stars from beyond the sky," his eyes lit up with an astonishing light.
A kind of... light called ambition.
His true thoughts appeared on the Light Screen at just the right moment.
Destruction? It's nothing Gods than the gods' jealousy and fear of our mortal wisdom.
[Stars from beyond the heavens... Redemption? No!]
This is a divinely bestowed blade! The ultimate weapon against those hypocritical Gods high above!
As for 'letting go of arrogance'...
This is the plea of the weak, not the creed of the strong! Kandria never needs to bow to anyone!
This is insane!
This person is absolutely insane!
Upon seeing Ilmin's inner monologue, countless people Myriad Worlds gasped in astonishment.
"Holy crap! How did they come up with this thought process?"
Zhou Weiqing was the first to lose his temper and let out a strange scream.
"The Witch clearly stated that 'the stars' represent salvation, but only if one 'abandons arrogance'! He, on the other hand, completely disregarded that premise and used salvation as a weapon?"
"This isn't just arrogance, this is stupidity!" He Caitou adjusted his glasses, his eyes behind the lenses filled with disbelief.
As Grandmaster of Soul Tool, he values logic and precision above all else.
To him, Ilmin's selective disregard for key information was utterly incomprehensible.
Xu Sanshi shrugged, a hint of mockery on his lips.
"Some people are like that; if you tell them to go east, they'll insist on going west. If you tell them to eat, they'll think you're going to feed them shit."
"This is no longer a matter of comprehension," Bei Bei said with a serious expression. As the Grandmaster of the Tang Sect, he thought more deeply. "This is his inner desires, which have completely distorted his judgment."
He only believes what he wants to believe.
Tang Ya, standing to the side, added Youyou, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.
The atmosphere was equally oppressive even in the Divine Realm.
How similar they are!
The Dragon God's majestic voice slowly resounded, carrying a hint of ancient vicissitudes.
"The Dragon Clan, too, once descended into division and decline due to arrogance."
The Dragon Prince beside him lowered his proud head.
Yes, isn't the glory and decline of the Dragon Clan precisely because of that arrogance etched into their bones? They thought they were the masters of the world, but in the end, they met such a fate.
Gu Yuena's silver eyes were icy cold.
As the Silver Dragon King, she witnessed too many tragedies caused by arrogance.
Whether it is a god, a human, or Soul Beast.
He misinterpreted hope as desire.
"When a king is blinded by desire, his kingdom is not far from the Abyss."
Tang Wulin felt the restlessness of the Golden Dragon King Bloodline within him, and his heart was filled with countless emotions.
He was also once trapped by power and tormented by hatred.
He understood better than anyone how many important things a person would overlook when focusing solely on "weapons" and "confrontation".
For example... peace, for example... life.
"The prophecy gave him a way out, but he turned it into a dead end with his own hands."
Huo Yuhao's Spiritual Eye flickered, as if trying to see through the Light Screen and into the heart of the king Ilmin.
"He wasn't unaware of the warnings of destruction; he simply ignored them. He took the warnings as a challenge to his monarchy."
"A king who does not tolerate any questioning is the most dangerous king."
Ye Yinzhu sighed softly.
He once unified the continent with his Lyre Music, and he knew that the way of being a king lies in listening, not in making arbitrary decisions.
"Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it. This applies to public opinion, and it also applies to honest advice. To block channels of communication is to dig one's own grave."
Zi, standing beside him, watched him quietly, her huge eyes filled with approval.