Allure · Power? Actually Terrifying!

There was still struggle...

Is it a silent cry for help? Or a desperate plea for assistance hidden beneath a facade of indifference and indifference?

Perhaps she herself didn't even realize it...

However, the nameless and faceless immortal, who only uses "Bright Moon"Xian Kui as a summary of his past memories... is truly crawling forward.

If there were unseen, massive, square bluestones, firmly bound to her body, she wanted to move forward... but found it difficult to drag them away.

She would clearly be unwilling to put down the bluestone bricks.

Lying on the ground, even with her nearly broken fingernails filled with blood mixed with mud and sand, she still crawled forward with all her might.

Use all your strength, whether it's your arms or fingers. Even if you have to use your chin to pull yourself forward, do it.

The point is to move forward.

Pity...

"You can't see the direction... Xian Kui."

Cong Yu sighed, which caught the attention of the usually indifferent Xian Kui... but Xian Kui was unwilling to respond and simply waited quietly for Etzel to arrive.

Because she can see it clearly.

At least she thought she could see it clearly...

The logic is simple: all we need to do is become stronger, stronger and stronger, and then we can lead humanity forward.

This is correct, and one cannot accuse her of making a mistake.

It's easier said than done. To truly become powerful enough to disregard everything is incredibly difficult.

Before she becomes that powerful, her mind might break down first.

[Great, what a good child...]

I must have been blind to have fallen for you back then.

"..." For some reason, whenever the discussion of the Xian Kui took place, Source Darkness An Apophis would always chime in with his reflections.

Is it appropriate to praise one while criticizing the other?

However, this suggests that this guy genuinely admires Xian Kui.

Cong Yu pondered this, she fiddled with her phone while casually making conversation. "Where is humanity headed in the future?"

Before Xian Kui could say anything, Cong Yu asked, "What should I do? How can I save this world?"

After being asked these questions one after another, Cong Yu raised her head, looked at Xian Kui, and pointed to the book "Bestiary of Demon Gods" beside her.

"I already know I am invincible, Immortal Xian Kui. I don't believe you haven't pondered these questions deeply."

As Cong Yu spoke, it was immediately clear that this seemingly normal Xian Kui was actually in a state of mental decay.

The only advice Cong Yu could offer was—

"I suggest you make more friends... You're not always as out of place as you think."

These are the words of someone who's been there.

These can be considered Cong Yu's heartfelt words, words summarized from her personal experience... They are spoken with good intentions and are indeed kind.

Xian Kui understood this, so she didn't know what to say, and could only awkwardly say, "By the way... thank you very much for what happened before, you cooperated very well."

This refers to Cong Yu's earlier actions of coming to find Xian Kui without hesitation, along with Etzel, demanding an explanation from the Monster King.

Etzel was originally planning to leave after killing the person.

For Etzel, things are actually very simple—whoever makes a fuss and dares to lay a hand on him, he'll kill.

But Cong Yu dragged Etzel there to demand an explanation...

This led to the subsequent incident of "the Xian Kui being furious and purging his own forces," but Cong Yu was clearly not actually seeking an explanation.

Instead, they understood what the Xian Kui meant and worked together to bring the matter to the forefront.

This made mass dismissals and thorough investigations seem legitimate.

Cong Yu: "..."

That was such an awkward attempt to change the subject.

Cong Yu didn't reply, but just silently watched Xian Kui, who clearly didn't want to discuss the topic of "unburdening oneself and making friends."

Until the Xian Kui looked away.

Then, Cong Yu nodded, responding to her follow-up words. "Yes, of course I understand what you want to do."

"The most basic strategies and tactics haven't changed much in the last hundred years. It's just that only those with eyes in the clouds can see the whole picture."

"The higher one's position"

The more easily one manipulates and schemes, the more one can control the overall situation... after all, all that's needed is a "positive" outcome.

After all, for someone of Xian Kui's level, the limitation isn't "can't do it," but rather "what reason to use to do it."

Such reasons can be easily and crudely fabricated, or even fabricated in large quantities, as long as one is willing to use their brain.

"The same power struggles and schemes that haven't changed in a century..."

Xian Kui repeated Cong Yu's words, then sighed softly, "Ah, yes... everyone around me has noticed."

As she said this, the words that had been suppressed in her heart for so long could no longer be held back.

After all, even if he didn't say it, Cong Yu could tell.

So let me talk about it...

"Many people say that this seems a bit too much... that there are other, more lenient ways to deal with those who hold positions without doing their jobs."

As Xian Kui spoke, it was as if she had opened a floodgate. "They say I've changed, that all I see is power."

"They said I wanted to cling to power and keep China under my absolute control, that I wanted to become emperor."

"I only uprooted one faction, and then the others... all felt threatened."

"How... how am I supposed to save them?"

Xian Kui asked this question, but he didn't look at Cong Yu. He just sat quietly, gazing into the distance.

How can they possibly understand...?

"You understand that I don't care about power, and I won't become the hedonistic, ridiculous 'tyrant' they think I am. I don't even care about that title... I just want them all to understand."

"I want to fight, I want to save..."

"I will fight again and again, I will seek eternal salvation, I will win victory after victory, I will save humanity, and struggle to emerge from the sea of corpses."

As she said this, a clear sadness appeared on Xian Kui's face. She looked at Cong Yu and said, "Why don't they understand? They don't understand that humanity has reached a point of life and death... How can I provide an answer?"

"..."

"..." It seems Cong Yu's feeling was right; Xian Kui is indeed on the verge of collapse.

The crux of the problem is that she couldn't provide an answer.

No one, not even Cong Yu, could provide an answer to "how humanity can be saved".

This is an imaginary number with no solution.

It's an emptiness that doesn't know the correct answer...

Cong Yu had no interest in discussing humanity's "solution," but he fully understood the answer to the situation Xian Kui was facing.

Have you ever been to school?

Cong Yu simply asked, casually resting his chin on his hand, "They call you a 'tyrant,' but why don't they consider...?"

"What attitude should a tyrant have towards aristocratic families?"

"..." Xian Kui: "Aristocratic families..."

"Yes, that hasn't changed in thousands of years... and I don't know if you've ever read any online novels."

Xian Kui: "What?"

"..."

Do you know the story of Qi Refining Stage slandering Nascent Soul Stage?

Cong Yu said this.

Chapter 669 Enchantment & Power? Actually Terrifying!

"..."

"We won! A pleasant battle!"

"I lost."

"..." Etzel and Xian Kui spoke almost simultaneously, and Etzel was not surprised at all by this result.

After all, the battle between the Xian Kui and Etzel was almost a no-brainer; even three Xian Kui couldn't defeat Etzel.

However, Etzel emerged victorious.

The Xian Kui was not so pleasant...

"..." Although she knew she would lose, she never imagined she would lose so quickly and without any ability to resist.

With a silent sigh, Xian Kui wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth. Although she felt it wasn't completely clean, she didn't bother to wipe it anymore.

This was the first time she had been beaten like this since becoming a magical girl... and the opponent hadn't even used the spell that had destroyed half a street before.

Perhaps, this is the true Monster King.

"Hmph hmph--"

Watching Etzel fly away humming a little tune, Xian Kui felt an urge to sigh, and she did indeed sigh, "Sigh."

What kind of mess is this...?

But for some reason, her mood improved somewhat after being beaten up... no, her mood didn't change much.

However, I had far fewer random thoughts in my mind.

Because she could clearly sense that she wasn't strong enough yet.

Instead of thinking, "Even if I were invincible, could I really save everyone?"

Because this is an extremely difficult question to answer.

"Don't underestimate yourself."

Then, as she slowly got up, she heard Cong Yu's words, looked up, and saw Cong Yu handing her a tissue.

It was probably for wiping away her blood.

His other hand reached out towards her, presumably to help her up... but Xian Kui wasn't sure.

After all, no one had ever done anything like "pulling Xian Kui up" before, so this was the first time in her life.

Hmm... at least it's the first time she can be sure of it since she was old enough to understand things.

Was it a novel experience?

"Etzel is one of the strongest among the Monster King. Even I would have a hard time facing her."

It's unclear whether Cong Yu's words were meant to comfort him or, in some way, to warn him about his place in the power hierarchy within the Xian Kui Monster King's group.

"It seems my luck is really bad... Thank you."

Xian Kui sighed, noting that his men's first act was to cause trouble for Etzel, and thanked Cong Yu for the tissue.

Then, he took Cong Yu's hand with his other hand, and his legs, which had been supporting his body, relaxed again, causing him to sit down on the ground with a thud.

The Xian Kui, wiping away blood, awaits something...

She looked up and met Cong Yu's gaze, who was waiting for her to exert herself.

"..." Xian Kui: "..."

Cong Yu: "..."

"Ah..."

Xian Kui belatedly exclaimed "Ah!" before using his hands to pull himself up with the help of Cong Yu's hand.