novelraw Chapter 470 - 283: Once and for All (Part 2)
Chapter 470 - 283: Once and for All (Part 2)
In many instances, this can be life-saving.
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In the following days, Wang Hao stayed in the villa, recuperating, and preparing to face the upcoming challenge.
The settlement had received a large supply of food, putting everyone at ease.
Certain policies began to be gradually implemented.
However, the outside world was far from peaceful.
Wang Hao used the public channel to send messages, which could be received by anyone with a radio.
The fortune of the Emperor Dao is something many have dreamed of.
Though no one had ever heard of the Emperor Dao fortune being stripped from an emperor, not hearing of it doesn’t mean it can’t happen.
The fortune of the ancient emperors wasn’t necessarily theirs; it might have been taken from others.
With the revival of Spiritual Qi and the emergence of mysteries, some people wanted to try using crooked means to strip the Emperor Dao fortune.
Although this was extremely difficult, the rewards were immense.
Upon hearing this news, many were tempted.
Within the settlement, Wang Hao was surrounded by many experts and numerous defensive facilities, making it difficult to capture him.
But now he has stepped forward voluntarily, even stating that should someone defeat him, he would willingly hand over the Golden Bell.
The difference between voluntary cooperation and forced coercion is vast.
The success rates differ hugely.
Many were tempted.
But a mere six days is too short.
Powerful existences from afar couldn’t possibly arrive in time, and those nearby, though they could arrive, could not defeat Wang Hao.
After all, he was the settlement camp’s hero, the one who single-handedly killed two Fatty Bai.
Second Settlement Camp
Meeting Hall
Yan Feng sat at the head.
His demeanor had undergone a tremendous change.
He even wore dragon robes, a golden crown upon his head, and golden light shimmered around him, like an unmatched emperor.
Having obtained the Nine Immortals Capital Seal, and a thread of the First Emperor’s Emperor Dao fortune, he had experienced a groundbreaking transformation.
He now bore a trace of the First Emperor’s might.
"How is the First Special Group doing?"
Yan Feng inquired lightly.
"The six Superpower Users are still alive, while the other members perished without leaving a trace, and the six Superpower Users have sustained varying degrees of injuries."
"Hmm, noted."
Yan Feng nodded slightly, not taking it to heart.
As long as the Superpower Users were fine, it didn’t matter how many others died.
"What do you think about Wang Hao’s situation?"
He continued to ask.
"He likely wants to resolve the troubles at once, using his formidable strength to intimidate all sides, while also making a name for himself."
"This Wang Hao appears to be without desires, but now it seems that’s just a facade; he likely intends to vie for supremacy."
"Who can resist the allure of beauty in one’s arms and control over the world upon waking? He has no shortage of beauties around him."
"If he truly were without desires, he wouldn’t have established a settlement of over thirty thousand people."
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In the ensuing conversation, the group discerned Wang Hao’s ambition from the incident.
After all, someone chosen by the Emperor Dao fortune couldn’t possibly be mediocre.
"Wang Hao’s identity is somewhat awkward, and his proposed challenge benefits us."
A middle-aged man spoke.
His expression was stern, and his gaze was sharp; he was the former City Lord of the Second Settlement Camp.
After Yan Feng acquired the Emperor Dao fortune, he voluntarily relinquished his position.
Wang Hao is now considered a hero for all humanity.
He discovered the corpse poison serum information and chose to disclose it rather than hoard it.
This demonstrated his grand perspective.
The settlement camps and, indeed, all humanity owed him a significant debt of gratitude.
Especially the Hua Country settlement camps.
Using the corpse poison serum information, they exchanged it for a lot of advanced technology abroad.
Power was greatly enhanced.
Therefore, they dared not directly confront Wang Hao, instead opting to send a couple of cannon fodder to provoke him, creating a pretext for their action.
Yet, even this pretext was somewhat flimsy.
Afterward, it would inevitably be criticized.
But things are different now; Wang Hao has voluntarily stepped forward, allowing them to justifiably seize the Golden Bell.
"Wang Hao’s strength..."
"He isn’t that powerful."
Yan Feng remarked lightly: "What is powerful should be the weapon in his hand. During the battle on Maoshan, the strike he unleashed was clearly not his strength.
I’ve watched the footage of him killing Fatty Bai; the weapon in his hand was largely responsible for it."
The group glanced at each other.
The apocalypse had been ongoing for a long time.
Many pieces of information gradually leaked out.
For instance, Cultivators.
They already knew Wang Hao was a Cultivator.
And also about inherited magical treasures.
Yan Feng’s Nine Immortals Seal and Ghost Warrior’s Jing Zhen Jade Target Sword were both extraordinarily formidable magical treasures and Divine Weapons.
The blade in Wang Hao’s hand that could change forms was undoubtedly an extraordinary weapon as well.
"Once he loses that blade, his combat strength will surely be greatly diminished, and should I acquire that blade, my strength will be significantly enhanced."
Yan Feng had long had an interest in Wang Hao’s blade.
Not many could resist the temptation of such a Divine Weapon.
"I want that blade!"
At this moment, Ghost Warrior, seated beside him, coldly spoke:
"He destroyed my blade, and I intend to replace it with his."
"But don’t you already have a sword? Why do you want a blade? You only have one hand; can you even wield it?"
Chen Yueling retorted without hesitation.
She was now married to Yan Feng and had become his.
Atop Maoshan, she too had a fortuitous encounter and obtained the Heaven and Earth Imperial Jade Talisman, significantly augmenting her strength.
Now, she held a very high status in the Second Settlement Camp.
"Mind your own business!"
Ghost Warrior glared fiercely at him.
He was extremely sensitive about his arm problem.
It was only because it was Chen Yueling; had it been anyone else, he would’ve cut them down long ago.
"You’ve got a fine sword showcasing various powers, while Brother Feng is still empty-handed; you don’t have to compete with Brother Feng."
Chen Yueling pouted, speaking coyly.
On their faces, a trace of a bitter smile appeared.
They couldn’t understand why these two considered Wang Hao’s blade as if it were already in their possession.
Even if Wang Hao’s strength derived from that blade.
It was still part of his power!
Such a treasure would be kept on him at all times; to obtain it, you’d have to overthrow him.
And if you could beat him head-on, there’d be no need to seize his blade to weaken him.
"Prepare, I’ll personally go to Xuanwu Lake."
Yan Feng fell silent for a long time before speaking lightly.
At these words, everyone grew anxious.
"Your Majesty, you cannot..."
"It’s not the same as before; power reigns supreme! I am the emperor and a strong one. I also acquired the Emperor Dao fortune.
I naturally have to go there and preferably seize it myself."
Before they could finish, Yan Feng raised his hand to stop them:
"A battle between Wang Hao and me is inevitable, and I must win; I must defeat him openly and honestly to prove to the world that I am the true emperor.
In the north, Emperor Wushuang is currently unifying the north on a grand scale. I cannot fall behind; by defeating Wang Hao, the Yangtze River Delta Alliance will be under my command.
After that, I cannot hide within the settlement camp; I must personally campaign, sweeping across the land, establishing a situation of south-north rivalry with Emperor Wushuang."
At this moment, everyone was silent again.
Indeed!
Now’s not the past, when leaders could sit on their thrones giving orders.
This is an era where martial prowess reigns supreme.
One must personally fight.
Win the people’s trust and compel the allegiance of Superpower Users.
Emperor Wushuang’s strength is exceedingly powerful; if Yan Feng doesn’t demonstrate enough strength, even if he obtains the Golden Bell and the Emperor Dao fortune,
Superpower Users here will flock north to join Emperor Wushuang.
"That’s decided; ensure the settlement camp has adequate security, although the corpse tide won’t launch for now, those beasts are still a problem."
"Understood!"
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At the Imperial Capital Settlement Camp, atop the Dragon Throne.
Emperor Wushuang also received the report on Wang Hao.
A faint smile played at his lips.
"Your Majesty!"
An elderly man with grey hair wore a grave expression.
Unlike Yan Feng’s side, they knew of many hidden occurrences.
They were exceptionally wary of Wang Hao.
"This Wang Hao is quite intriguing! Perhaps he also grasps some understanding of the Emperor Dao fortune."
Emperor Wushuang stated calmly.
"By making the vaccine information public, Wang Hao won nearly everyone’s favor, and now with this, he clearly aims for a powerful rise!"
The grey-haired elder heaved a long sigh: "The imperial aura in Su Jing has always been incredibly potent. In every foreign invasion, those raising the banner have always been from there.
The place is celebrated as the revival ground for the Han people.....