Chen Li: I'm a fictional historian. This is what I call fictional history!
"My Beloved Consort, are you Oracle?" Chen Li looked at Elysia in surprise.
"What's the meaning?"
"Because I really intend to discard you after you've served your purpose."
"I'm not talking about you, I'm talking about those higher-ups... wait, what are you trying to do?" Elysia was taken aback.
"Alright, my My Beloved Consort, you accompany Vill-V around the Engineering Department for a bit, I'll be right back. I'll wait until I conquer a vast territory for you!" After saying this, Chen Li took the phone from Elysia's hand and went to the meeting.
"I mean, seriously... do you really need to bring so many guards to this meeting?" Inside a huge conference hall of the Moth Chasing Flame, Chen Li looked at the bigwigs sitting in the conference room, each with a bodyguard behind them, and was quite puzzled.
"How can you attend such an important meeting without security guards?"
"Yeah, yeah, how can you go fishing without a helmet?"
"Anyway, if someone invites me to dinner, I will definitely bring a bodyguard, and then have the bodyguard keep an eye on the person's hand holding the cup."
"Afraid someone will use breaking a cup as a signal?"
"A fellow traveler."
"..." by Chen Li.
Chen Li made a mistake.
Obviously, officials and politicians who can climb to the top ranks of the Moth Chasing Flame or the United Nations may be bad, but they are unlikely to be stupid.
These people even brought guards to the meeting!
Indeed, this doesn't seem like a game of power. It's astonishing that someone could attend a banquet with no defenses whatsoever, even when knives are involved.
The wariness of these high-ranking officials did cause Chen Li some trouble.
But only a little.
"Everyone, let's be frank," Chen Li said with a sigh after moving his chair away and standing at the head of the table.
"This time I brought a full 3,000 Elixir of Longevity, enough for each of you to take 10. And you are all high-ranking officials who wield enormous power in your respective fields. My idea is to use the Elixir of Longevity to control you, so that you will obey my orders and work together to save this civilization that is about to be eroded and Destruction by the Honkai." Chen Li said quite sincerely to the high-ranking officials present, some of whom were fat and big-eared, while others were shrewd and capable.
The reactions of the many high-ranking officials below to Chen Li's remarks were varied.
"If nothing unexpected happens, after you hear that I have 3,000 Elixir of Longevity, you won't think about continuing our cooperation, but rather you'll just discard me after I've served my purpose. After all, it's too dangerous for an outsider like me."
Just as some high-ranking officials were slamming their fists on the table and glaring angrily at Chen Li suddenly said...
Chen Li's words made the high-ranking officials who had slammed their fists on the table somewhat embarrassed.
Because that's really what they think.
A truly qualified demon king would never give Hero a chance to develop.
However, the practice of discarding a useful tool after it has served its purpose is all too common in the process of Deliverance.
Why would Chen Li know about this? Because the top leader, Number 1, had already reported it to Chen Li.
According to the top executive number one, all the top executives had already discussed how to deal with Chen Li after the transaction before this meeting: What If Chen Li brought a large number of Elixir of Longevity, it means that this kid must have something to do with it, and he must not be allowed to live.
What If Chen Li brought very few elixirs of Elixir of Longevity, it means he intends to achieve some goal through infighting among high-ranking officials, sitting back and watching the tigers fight. Therefore, he should not be allowed to live.
What If Chen Li brought the exact amount of the Elixir of Longevity, it means he may have seen through everyone's thoughts, indicating that this young man is meticulous and extremely shrewd, and should not be allowed to live.
All the high-ranking officials who participated in this spoils-sharing meeting with outsiders were either the most cunning of the cunning, or powerful and capable individuals... In the end, they were right.
But when Chen Li saw this message, he was both angry and amused.
You son of a bitch...
"So let's be decisive. I plan to use this Longevity Pill to buy your lives. Do you all agree?" Chen Li took out a Longevity Pill from the sack full of Longevity Pills and slammed it on the table. At the same time, Forced Transaction Coins were also slammed on the table.
"You're dreaming."
"Ha, Deliverance? Who do you think you are?"
"Another teenager who hasn't experienced the harsh realities of society."
"Arrogant!"
Many high-ranking officials either showed disdain, remained indifferent, or completely ignored the issue.
Because every guard they brought was a top-tier fighter handpicked from across the world.
The arrival of Honkai energy, while eroding the life of civilization, also gave it the opportunity to transform.
For example... making people with Honkai energy resistance stronger after coming into contact with Honkai energy.
"Then I'm sorry. It seems I'll have to resort to force." Chen Li shook his head and then took out the Holy Grail.
"Make your move!" Although they didn't know what the strangers were up to, out of caution and greed, all the higher-ups ordered their subordinates to take action.
These powerful individuals' goal was not only to kill Chen Li, but also to obtain the sack behind Chen Li.
They are determined to obtain more Longevity Pill for their employers.
Countless attacks came at Chen Li, including blades, lasers, and gun ammunition.
However, all the attacks were blocked by the Bond between Chen Li and his friends, keeping Chen Li at bay.
"This level of attack power is completely insufficient to break my Friendship and Bonds. I'll finish you off in 5 seconds." Chen Li shook his head, then lifted the trash can lid on the Holy Grail and tilted Holy Grail slightly.
A second passed, and the All the World's Evils, which gathered all the Human Evil, slowly flowed from the Holy Grail and dripped onto the floor.
The Miraculous Item Friends Circle Chen Li's body are manifesting, resisting the attacks of the All the World's Evils.
Two seconds passed, and the All the World's Evils flowing from the Holy Grail began to erode everything around it without any clear purpose, but it could not break through the defense of the Friends Circle on Chen Li, who was closest to them.
"Boiling, my blood (the All the World's Evils)!"
Three seconds passed, and Chen Li began to emanate endless malice.
The attack of the All the World's Evils, which was originally aimed at Chen Li, came to an abrupt halt and even began to boil.
Four seconds passed, and as if it had gained a backbone, the All the World's Evils transformed into countless thin black lines, attacking the assassins, guards, and mercenaries who were harboring malice towards Chen Li.
Countless villains were pierced by the fine threads of All the World's Evils, their eyes instantly becoming lifeless.
Five seconds passed, and the countless puppets, controlled by the All the World's Evils, placed their hands on the shoulders of their former employers and pointed their weapons at them.
Only one woman with cherry blossom hair, whether by luck or by the deliberate avoidance of the All the World's Evils, was not temporarily controlled by the All the World's Evils. Instead, she was dragged to Chen Li by the collar by a giant hand that seemed to be made of countless Black Mud.
"A very pretty girl...would you be interested in telling me your name?" Chen Li ignored the other person's calm yet dejected gaze and pinched her chin.
"..."
"Trying to act all high and mighty without saying a word? Then don't blame me for being impolite. I can tell from your eyes that you're not afraid of death, but What If... it's social suicide? Little girl, you probably don't want your family to worry about you, do you? Heh heh!"
"...Sakura." The girl's pupils contracted, and then she slowly uttered her name.
Chapter 132 Chen Li: I am Fictional Historian, this is history construction!
"Wouldn't it have been better to do this earlier? Why did I have to do it myself?" Chen Li patted non-existent dust off his body and complained to the many executives who were sitting in their seats, trembling.
"What you say is true, sir. You are unparalleled in the world, you are exceptionally intelligent..." The person closest to Chen Li was High-Ranking No. 1, who was now expressing his admiration for Chen Li with all his might.
"Snap!" Chen Li ignored the other person's praise and snapped his fingers.
The All the World's Evils that had originally controlled all the evil parties was drawn away from them, but at the same time, it also took away a part of their vitality and spirit.
Those whose bodies are possessed by the All the World's Evils will naturally suffer physical erosion.
This kind of erosion Honkai energy.
If they only lose 10 years of their lifespan, they are considered lucky.
But as long as they could keep their lives, the guards dared not object, because just now, they had sold all their lives to Chen Li for the price of a Longevity Pill.
As for how to divide this Longevity Pill, that's their own business.
Of all the guards, the only one who was lucky was the woman standing next to Chen Li —Sakura.
The eighth of the Thirteen Arbiter-Generals, bearing the inscription of "Setsuna".
The reason the other party is here is because Sakura now belongs to an assassination organization called "Cocoon".
With their homeland fallen, the young girl and her only sister wandered from place to place, struggling to survive, their lives like drifting duckweed.
Sakura was hired as an assassin.
As a knife, she had no choice.
Even in the not-too-distant future, Sakura takes on the mission to assassinate Mei, only to be beaten up by Kevin, who is by Mei's side.
In the end, Mei hired Sakura as payment for protecting her sister during the Honkai.
"Don't worry, as long as you repay me for assassinating me with your body, I won't do anything excessive to you." Chen Li patted Ying's shoulder to comfort her, seeing that she was still nervous.
"..." Sakura remained silent.
Because Sakura was one of the countless unlucky souls who sold themselves for a Longevity Pill.
"Say something," Chen Li poked Ying's cheek.
"My mission wasn't to assassinate you, but to assassinate the person sitting next to my employer," Sakura said slowly.
"Sigh, I thought you didn't rush over because you thought I was so handsome, so you didn't have the heart to hurt me. Oh, so that's the reason?" Chen Li was stunned for a moment.
Chen Li truly never expected that someone's thought process would be so peculiar.
But thinking about it carefully, it makes sense. Everyone brought guards this time, but almost everyone's goal was Chen Li or the Longevity Pill in Chen Li's possession.
When they sent all their guards to seize the Longevity Pill, the enemy was left without any defenses, making them their most vulnerable moment.
If not now, when?
"Which genius came up with this idea? Stand up and let me see. Hmm, I see you. You're a genius, kid." Chen Li chatted as he waited for all the All the World's Evils to gather in his hands once more.
Then swallow it in one gulp.
Sakura's pupils constricted slightly upon seeing this.
Only by experiencing the All the World's Evils up close can one understand how wicked and powerful this force is, and how the opponent can swallow it without batting an eye.
How terrifying!
"Hoo..." After swallowing all the All the World's Evils he had poured out, Chen Li finally stopped imitating them.
Just as Chen Li could undergo "Herrscher Transformation" after eating a single hair of Elysia, Chen Li could also exude a delicious aura similar to the evils of this All the World's Evils consuming so many of them.
According to Chen Li's observation, the All the World's Evils within the Holy Grail has no dominant consciousness; it only endlessly radiates malice towards its surroundings.
When Chen Li becomes part of the All the World's Evils, and possesses a clear consciousness like a candle flame, Chen Li can indirectly control the All the World's Evils.
Since they're all spreading malice and causing damage anyway, what difference does it make whose advice we take?
That's roughly the principle.
This is also why Chen Li did not directly devour the Holy Grail to eliminate the All the World's Evils.
Chen Li was seriously considering whether, What If he were to consume all the All the World's Evils and then arrive in the Moon World, before the Holy Grail tainted by the Black Mud, those All the World's Evils would listen to Angra Mainyu or to him.
After all, he was swallowing an entire portion of the All the World's Evils!
Furthermore, Chen Li noticed that when he didn't cover the Holy Grail with a trash can lid, the contaminated Holy Grail would slowly absorb the Human Evil in Chen Li's area.
Therefore, theoretically speaking, the All the World's Evils will be greater than the original amount of All the World's Evils.
Chen Li didn't dare to take out the Holy Grail on the Xianzhou, firstly because it didn't fit his persona, and secondly because he was worried that the [wear and tear] accumulated in the hearts of the Xianzhou natives that could generate Mara-Struck might also be attracted by him.
Theoretically, it shouldn't be possible, but no one has tried it, and who knows how things might go?
"Alright, alright, from today onwards I'm your father... never mind, I don't have that many unfilial sons. Anyway, from now on, you need to find an opportunity to win over those high- or mid-level officials who didn't attend the meeting, and then let me take them all down. Only in this way can we completely control the resources of this civilization." Now that almost 80% of the United Nations high-level officials and the Moth Chasing Flame's high-level officials have become Chen Li's underlings, Chen Li can finally let loose.
The reason it's 80% instead of all is because there are always some unfortunate individuals who are marginalized by the mainstream, even at the highest levels.
From this day forward, I, Chen Li, am the father of the Previous Civilization!
Excellent, the revenge plan has been successfully completed.
It took one hour.
Fifty minutes were spent chatting with Vill-V and Elysia, six minutes were spent traveling, and the last four minutes were used for revenge.
"Then, sir, what are we going to do with the resources of the entire civilization?" High-ranking official number one asked in a low voice.