novelraw Chapter 1402 1400: Brushing Against the Gates of Hell
Chapter 1402 1400: Brushing Against the Gates of Hell
Lu Bai waved at the Red Cloud Army behind him, and a few of them understood, rushing forward to pick up Zhu Sui, who was like a puddle of mud.
Although Zhu Sui was completely shattered and unable to move, his mouth was unharmed. Seeing the situation settled, he began to curse vehemently.
"Gong Wenya! You dog! If you've got the guts, kill me! If you've got the guts, kill me! You useless piece of trash, always making excuses! As long as I'm alive, I'm still the Clan Leader of the Fire Clan! If you don't kill me, you'll never become the Clan Leader! Come on, do it if you've got the guts!"
He was extremely agitated, thunderous in anger, spitting angrily without reservation!
He cursed Gong Wenya vehemently, disparaging him completely, saying every harsh word imaginable.
Normally, he wouldn't dare say such things.
In the entire Five Elements Realm, no one dared speak to Gong Wenya like this.
Everyone in the room instantly held their breath, turning pale, staring at Zhu Sui in shock and disbelief.
Has this guy gone mad?
Is he really looking to die?!
Such insults and curses, if they truly angered Gong Wenya, he would likely face a horrible death!
But they didn't know that Zhu Sui had already thrown caution to the wind!
It's just one life; having lived this long and already being powerless, is there really any difference between life and death?
He was provoking Gong Wenya, using every possible means to make him strike. As long as he died, Zhu Qilue would never return.
If his death could save Zhu Qilue and Zhu Ruoling, then he was willing to die right now.
Yet, when he gathered the courage to die, he couldn't. There's nothing more painful than wanting to die but being unable to, wanting to live but being unable to.
For hundreds of years, he had endured, avoiding conflict with Gong Wenya, always living under him.
He believed that as long as he was alive, there would be a chance to turn things around.
Preserving the green hills ensures there will be wood to burn.
But now the situation no longer allowed him to endure, as Gong Wenya had outright turned against him, clearly intent on annihilating the Zhu family.
If he continued to endure, the Zhu family would completely disappear from the Five Elements Realm.
So at this moment, he roared out all the anger he had accumulated over hundreds of years, no longer fearing Gong Wenya's threats.
The few Red Cloud soldiers carrying Zhu Sui heard this, their bodies instantly stiffened, and their faces turned ashen.
Although they were not the ones speaking, Zhu Sui was in their hands.
If Gong Wenya suddenly decided to kill Zhu Sui, they too might be implicated. After all, Gong Wenya's power was indiscriminate, regardless of whether there were others present.
Moreover, to Gong Wenya, these insignificant minions were less than dust, their lives wouldn't matter.
So these few suddenly shivered, shakingly looking toward Gong Wenya, terrified he might act.
They even considered dropping Zhu Sui and escaping, at least preserving their own lives.
"What are you afraid of?"
Gong Wenya, hands behind his back, slowly walked to Zhu Sui, glanced at the trembling Red Cloud soldiers, and smiled as he asked.
The few Red Cloud soldiers, seeing Gong Wenya's expression, were so scared they almost wet themselves, their eyes losing focus, souls departed.
He ignored the Red Cloud soldiers because he knew they didn't dare let go.
Even if he decided to kill them, they would not dare run.
Gong Wenya bent down, coldly staring at Zhu Sui.
In the next moment.
He smiled suddenly, without any warning!
"Do you really think I don't dare to kill you?"
"Kill me then! Come on, kill me, you useless coward. I want to see how you'll kill me; I'm not afraid now, come on, if you've got the guts!"
If Zhu Sui could still move, he would surely be pouncing on Gong Wenya right now.
But alas.
He couldn't move at all.
Everyone held their breath, the air seemed to freeze. Gong Wenya was surely going to explode, his authority not allowing any disrepute, and Zhu Sui's insults were an outright provocation!
He truly sought death, desperately seeking the end!
Because.
He knew even if he survived, he'd suffer, and his son and daughter would be implicated.
So.
He thought he'd end it all!
If Gong Wenya did strike, he'd be playing right into Zhu Sui's hands.
Zhu Sui wanted to trade his worthless life for the survival of the entire Zhu family!
Realizing this, everyone's eyes widened, looking at Zhu Sui admiringly.
Each couldn't help but wonder, if they were Zhu Sui now, would they dare seek death from Gong Wenya.
Death wasn't terrifying.
What was terrifying was dying at Gong Wenya's hands! The name Gong Wenya was a thousand, even ten thousand times more terrifying than death!
Thus, everyone reached a conclusion; if in Zhu Sui's position, they'd never dare seek death from Gong Wenya, they'd rather cling to life, not seeking death from him!
Who knew how Gong Wenya might torture Zhu Sui, even if ultimately Zhu Sui died, he would endure unimaginable pain before he did.
Everyone's scalp tingled, hairs stood on end, goosebumps erupted.
They couldn't help but admire Zhu Sui from the bottom of their hearts for having the courage to speak such words.
He must have truly seen through everything.
Yet.
Gong Wenya's actions were beyond everyone's expectations!
Faced with this blatant humiliation and provocation, Gong Wenya wasn't moved, still smiling at Zhu Sui, showing no intention to kill him.
Just as everyone thought Gong Wenya was going to spare Zhu Sui.
Without any warning!
Gong Wenya suddenly reached out, grasping Zhu Sui's throat.
Suffocation!
Terrifying suffocation!
Zhu Sui instantly felt the absence of air, his face turned red and swollen, his immobile body desperately attempting to breathe, but the air seemed completely withdrawn, no matter how he gasped, he couldn't reach any.
Gong Wenya had blocked all the air around Zhu Sui!
One breath!
Two breaths!
Three breaths!
...
Ten breaths!
Zhu Sui grew weaker, his gasping fits diminishing. His eyes began to roll back, his facial features twisted and convulsed, jaws, lips trembling incessantly.
Gong Wenya watched expressionlessly, like Death God awaiting the final moment.
Yet, just when everyone thought Zhu Sui would die humiliatingly at Gong Wenya's hand.
Gong Wenya once again surprised everyone, releasing his grip.
"Hah!"
"Hah!"
"Hah!"
Zhu Sui gasped sharply, taking three quick breaths as air rushed into his nose and mouth, causing him to cough uncontrollably.
"Cough cough! Cough cough!"
His pupils trembled, eyes filled with fear and confusion.
"Now you know what death feels like? I only had to stop for a fraction of a breath longer, and you'd be a corpse now. Of course, I can kill you, easily kill you. And after killing you, I have other methods to bring Zhu Qilue back, like concealing the news of your death. But I won't do that because it's meaningless, utterly meaningless. I want you to watch Zhu family's fall with your own eyes, see how your endurance over hundreds of years was useless."
Gong Wenya said slowly, smiling with a chilling grin.
"Since you've been a dog for hundreds of years, you shouldn't mind being one for a little while longer? Don't worry, I will soon bring Zhu Qilue back, and will end your suffering quickly."
"Take him away."
He waved gently, speaking casually.