novelraw Chapter 363: The Big Beast Appears, Eliminating His Own Weakness!
Chapter 363: The Big Beast Appears, Eliminating His Own Weakness!
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The Xie family members stood in silence, staring at Xie Antong before them as if she had suddenly become a different person.
Why did she feel so dangerous...
There was never any specific male lead for this engagement ceremony—it had always been just a gimmick, a political marriage.
And due to this scheme, no one had actually intended to take on that role.
After all, stealing a woman from "Sin" was somewhat thrilling, though the odds had seemed less than one percent at the time.
Originally, Xie Antong was meant to be nothing more than a tool and mascot.
But looking into those eyes now, brimming with the ambition to toy with the world, the Xie family felt like a piece of meat being eyed by a wolf.
Moreover, the woman who had just been grieving over "Sin's" death now seemed completely devoid of emotion.
Sun suddenly furrowed his brows. Despite being known as the most reckless, his expression now was deadly serious.Because he recognized something familiar.
"Her spiritual energy... it's inexplicably rising."
"And rapidly."
"Eh?" Shui Zhongmeng beside him didn't quite understand.
"Something's wrong," Sun concluded, flames instantly enveloping him in armor as he assumed a battle stance, eyes locked on Xie Antong.
He didn't sense any increase in her strength, but...
That surge of spiritual energy, that sensation—it was exactly like when he had devoured the Chosen of Desire!
Tch, this can't be right.
Did she devour a god too? A possession?
This is weird...
Meanwhile, Perfect Life similarly frowned, his confusion no less than Sun's.
During the standoff, he had been toying with his black-and-white hands, constantly sensing the shifts in the world's energy.
He didn't think his perception was faulty—his readings on everyone else were accurate.
[Blank]'s state was off, he could tell, but that wasn't his focus.
—Why was "Sin's" aura growing stronger?
Huh?
Could you all stop acting like this slaughter god is dead? Are you kidding me?
He didn't get it!
At that moment, only one person moved across the vast battlefield—Jiu Tian.
Clad in red robes, he felt somewhat awkward being the only one in motion.
But seeing as "Sin" seemed on the verge of death, he quickened his pace to approach.
Just as he neared, feeling the overwhelming pressure radiating from the woman—
A wildly arrogant laughter suddenly erupted across the heavens and earth.
"HAHAHAHAHAHA!"
"Hilarious! This is too good!"
"HAHA! What a show! Why is everyone so serious?!"
The voice belonged to none other—Lu Ce!
His blue mask snapped upward, revealing a deranged grin as he clutched his stomach laughing.
As he rose, the weight pressing down on Xie Antong instantly vanished, making her stagger.
The Illusion Cloak on her suddenly regained vitality, its tattered fabric rapidly stitching itself back together like a self-mending tailor.
Then, the material seamlessly shifted, shedding all blood and grime until it looked brand new—
Before transforming into formal wear draping Lu Ce's figure.
All traces of his near-death state disappeared without a trace—not even a scratch remained!
Everyone: ?!!
Except for Perfect Life, every jaw dropped in shock.
Is this... a resurrection?
You... you're completely unharmed?!
The shock hit like a blunt strike to the head, leaving everyone dazed.
"Look at you, look at you!"
"Shocked again, aren't you? Can't you all stop acting like one-dimensional side characters who only know how to gawk? Though I get it—I am pretty amazing."
"Honestly, this is getting boring."
The overloaded Greed was now full of vigor, his opening words dripping with sarcasm.
As his voice rang out, the dark energy in Xie Antong's eyes instantly dissipated!
Her smile froze as the euphoria faded, turning back in disbelief.
Am I... dreaming?
"Ah, you're probably thinking, 'Am I dreaming?' Tch, how pathetic."
"Actually believing I died—what a hilarious notion."
"You... you're okay?" Xie Antong stammered.
"Mm, more or less. Was I unconscious earlier? What were you saying before?" Greed teased.
All traces of her earlier darkness vanished, completely suppressed by Greed's overloaded presence. Xie Antong suddenly felt the world spin.
Her face flushed red before settling into exasperation.
This... utterly insufferable mask!
But... thank goodness. It was all a prank, right? He's still invincible. He didn't die...
The urge to cry welled up in her chest.
"Ohhh? Are you about to cry?!"
Suddenly, that ridiculous blue face shoved itself directly into hers, noses almost touching.
Xie Antong: ......
"Tch, turning dark over something so trivial—how dull."
"Though your earlier realization wasn't bad—power truly is what matters most. You're finally learning."
"But you might need to remind that power who the real master of your body is."
Lu Ce spoke meaningfully. He could sense it—something was definitely wrong within Xie Antong. That earlier change wasn't just emotional.
Xie Antong nodded gravely when—whoosh—the blue-masked figure suddenly appeared behind her.
His chin rested on her left shoulder, one arm draped over the other, his familiar weight pressing against her.
His other hand gripped her chin, tilting her face upward toward the stunned crowd on the sea.
"Look at them. What do you see?"
Xie Antong: ?
Her mind blanked, only registering the familiar hand beneath her chin.
Wait... this isn't right?
"Weakness. Stupidity. Ugliness. Petty schemes. Arrogance. That's what these so-called elites of the world truly are."
"And you—you're one of them too."
Greed's voice whispered into her ear like brainwashing, forcibly dragging her thoughts back.
Lu Ce mercilessly mocked the entire group, making even Long Jiu twitch at being lumped in.
"See their faces? Know what they're thinking? It's written all over them."
Without waiting for her answer, Lu Ce continued:
"They're calculating—'Sin' is alive, the two seem close, maybe we can use this.'"
"They've decided you're my weakness. A tool for blackmail, manipulation, endless nuisances."
"That's how the weak think. Their minds can't comprehend anything beyond that—though sometimes, it works."
Suddenly, he yanked her head toward Long Jiu's group.
"Oh, and these people? Same thing."
Long Jiu: ?
Me too?
"They might seem like allies, but their starting point is identical."
"Right now, they're drafting recruitment terms, generous offers—probably planning to extend 'protection.'"
"Any moment now, they'll play the good guys. 'Join the Dragon Group,' all that pompous nonsense."
"Look into their eyes. Useless to me, but maybe educational for you."
He tilted her chin, making her scan the crowd.
Xie Antong's mind spun. Why was Greed so talkative now?
Not just her—no one present understood.
"But me? I'm different!"
"So guess what I'll do? Heh."
Xie Antong barely registered the weight leaving her shoulders—
Before the icy barrel of Hell's Roar pressed against her right temple.
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