Chapter 412 - 405: Ultimate Goal · Conceptual Substitution
Chapter 412 - 405: Ultimate Goal · Conceptual Substitution
If it weren’t for Zhao Guanlan’s ridiculously strong power, estimated to have the capability to destroy a nation single-handedly, Old Huang probably wouldn’t have come all the way with a smile to greet him.
Although in his heart, he still believes that his own Ma Ran is the most perfect top-tier Extraordinary One, Zhao Guanlan isn’t even worthy of carrying Ma Ran’s shoes, but President Huang Weiguo still shows excellent hospitality, making all the visitors feel as if they are bathed in the warmth of spring.
To say the least, he welcomes guests with a smile, offers them good food and drink, unlike some Ugly Country, which even during formal international conferences makes participants from other countries eat instant noodles.
Half an hour later, all guests were arranged with accommodations.
Meanwhile, the three major fleets of the Chuanke Civilization also maintained stealth mode and arrived over the Grass Hut Academy.
Originally belonging to the main battleship of the Seventh Princess Eve, Third Prince Adam and Eldest Prince Li Tang were looking at each other.
Silence, a long silence.
The staff moving around seemed to feel the tense atmosphere as well, treading carefully, fearing they’d make a sound and become the scapegoat for the two princes’ frustrations.
This worry isn’t based on nothing.
Thirteen minutes earlier, thirty-five blind loyalists of the Seventh Princess were brutally killed by Adam and Li Tang, with their souls being destroyed in a shredder.
Hence, now the entire battleship is dead silent, you could hear a pin drop.
"What should we do next?"
After contemplating for a long time, Adam finally broke the silence.
His voice was somewhat hoarse and dry, as if he hadn’t had water for days: "Our current situation is poor; our lives hinge on others’ whims, making us brothers in hardship."
"Therefore, we should put aside our prejudices and have an open conversation."
Li Tang exhaled deeply, his eyes full of depression.
Adam’s situation is actually much better; as long as he does nothing to harm the Earth Civilization, the condition-triggered mental bomb won’t go off.
As for him?
After being bound by the Emotional Tribulation, his life was tied with that of Jin Yina, not daring even to return to the Chuanke Civilization.
If Jin Yina were to suddenly die one day, wouldn’t he become the unluckiest prince in the history of the Chuanke Civilization?
Seeing Li Tang’s expression, Adam couldn’t help but feel bitter: "What’s that look? Are you envying me?"
"If I could, I’d rather swap places with you!"
Adam, confident in an alternative timeline, though believing this world’s Jin Yina isn’t the one he knows, due to the Emotional Tribulation, feels as if he’s wearing a shining green hat.
The only good news now is Li Tang has no interest in Jin Yina at all.
It’s one of the few comforts for Adam.
"Stop with the useless talk!"
A hint of fierceness flashed in Li Tang’s eyes: "What we have to do now is unify our front, clear our thoughts, and carefully plan what to do next, not sigh and lament."
"Sighing and lamenting, pining over spring and autumn, is cowardly behavior."
"No matter what situation we face, I will never give up or retreat and will fight until my last breath!"
Hearing Li Tang’s heartfelt words, Adam realized that all Li Tang’s previous weak acts were never truly abandoning his claim to the Chuanke throne, but playing the fool to catch the tiger.
However, it’s pointless to dwell on such matters now.
To Li Tang, such a vexing Extraordinary Ability as Emotional Tribulation, despite having downsides, also has benefits.
Cultivation efficiency is doubled, offering different perspectives and complementary inspiration.
If the two bound individuals sincerely cooperate, support each other, and work hard in cultivation, Emotional Tribulation could indeed boost personal talent by two hundred percent.
Though unscientific, superpowers have never been logical.
Through the secret connection of Emotional Tribulation, Li Tang noticed that after sharing her talents and abilities, Jin Yina also wasn’t just lazing around like a freeloader.
The woman is trying to integrate into the Chuanke Extraordinary System and attempting cultivation.
Though slow and somewhat awkward, she is indeed progressing.
In this light, even without instrument assistance, it won’t be long before Li Tang can return to the Vacuum Level, with a firmer foundation and deeper reserves, surpassing his peak combat power!
So...
Jin Yina, although annoying, indeed possesses some redeeming qualities.
Her image emerged in Li Tang’s mind, making him show a face like he had eaten something rotten, instinctively blurting out: "Still feels disgusting!"
Even if Emotional Tribulation has countless advantages, the single drawback of "life and death together" is enough to make it the most repulsive Extraordinary Ability in the cosmos in Li Tang’s eyes.
With Adam permanently mind-altered by Enchantment, "falling in love" with Jin Yina led to an implicit affection towards Earth.
The condition-triggered mental bomb is just a double insurance.
Even without it, he wouldn’t easily harm Earth.
Adam forced a smile, his expression stiff: "No matter what you think, I must find a way to dissolve the Emotional Tribulation bind between you and Yina."
Li Tang eyed him as if looking at something filthy: "I truly appreciate it! I couldn’t ask for more! N-no... dissolving Emotional Tribulation is, for me, the most important thing!"
Hearing this, Adam’s expression finally improved, slightly nodding: "Alright, I understand your meaning."
"Because of the Emotional Tribulation binding, you can’t return to the Chuanke Civilization."
"Chuan Qi has already escaped Earth, likely trying to return to the Chuanke Star System."
At this, Adam raised his hand, naturally forming a soundproof domain field around, making their conversation unheard by outsiders: "Chuan Qi doesn’t know I’m under control but knows you’re bound by Emotional Tribulation."
"And you personally destroyed your seventh sister’s soul."
"Father won’t allow a prince whose life isn’t in his control to inherit the throne."
"So..."
"Actually, you’re already out of the game."
Li Tang gritted his teeth, picking up the conversation: "Next, I’ll transfer all my fleet permissions to you."
"To have defeated me and our sister, and ride the wave of victory back to the Chuanke civilization will make you the strongest contender for the inheritance."
"Our father, having already plotted against our second brother and me, brought down two heirs."
"Three’s a charm."
"Next, he not only might not suppress you but might even relinquish power, letting you manage some core planets of the Chuanke Star System, pretending to cultivate you."
"That’s your opportunity!"
"However, remember!"
"Once you have control over more power and technological advancements, you must find a way to help me dissolve the Emotional Tribulation!"
Adam snorted coldly: "Don’t have to tell me, I will do it for sure!"
Thus, Eldest Prince Li Tang and Third Prince Adam aligned their fronts.
Neither realized that their goal had unconsciously shifted to "dissolving the Emotional Tribulation binding."
Enchantment + Emotion Manipulation had quietly swapped their life’s ultimate goal concept.
Under the triple protection of Enchantment, Enclosure Text, and Emotion Manipulation, the National Guardian-level Emotional Tribulation effect was thoroughly unleashed.
"Then, you stay behind on Earth, and protect Yina for me."
Adam summarizingly declared: "I will return to the Chuanke Star System, strive to seize enough power to obtain the technology to dissolve the Emotional Tribulation!"
Before that, I need to find the Prophet and report to him.
Now, whatever they do, they must seek Ma Ran’s approval.
novelraw