novelraw Chapter 467: Hidden Meanings in the Words, Forced to the Brink of Life and Death
Chapter 467: Hidden Meanings in the Words, Forced to the Brink of Life and Death
"Only in this way can our power be truly maximized, allowing us to quickly resolve 'Sin' completely, and only by doing this can we avoid complications from long delays!"
"Complications from long delays?" The voice of Pleasure suddenly rose sharply, its tone filled with extreme surprise. "You... have you mistaken his position!? Who's facing complications from delays?"
"I am the one..." Pleasure's words were abruptly cut off before finishing.
"No, you simply don't understand anything!" Xie Antong's tone was exceptionally resolute, her meaning actually sounding like she was scolding a child.
After all, she knew that she needed to be sufficiently confident and reasonable to grip the other's heart, making Pleasure temporarily enter her speaking rhythm.
These were all negotiation and debate techniques she had absorbed as much knowledge as possible about before.
"Perhaps in your view, you're the one with higher status, but precisely because of this, you're always unwilling to face the current reality, refusing to let go of that arrogant heart that considers itself divine."
"But actually, if you face him like this, you'll definitely suffer great losses! Many people have thought like you before, and I'm afraid there will be even more in the future..."
Pleasure didn't notice the problem in her words at this moment - what future? If he has a future, doesn't that mean I have no future!
"I understand him. You don't know what other abilities he has or what unexpected things he might do, and these surprises could all make you fall into eternal doom."I could still face eternal doom?
Hearing Xie Antong's rapid-fire series of questions, Pleasure immediately wanted to retort.
But thinking about what "Sin" had done before, remembering former "colleagues" who had failed, it became somewhat quiet, still harboring apprehension.
After all, it had also been trapped in this situation, and it truly hadn't anticipated the current circumstances before.
Moreover, it actually had no confidence left about dealing with this pink-faced guy - this forced fifty-fifty ability was truly somewhat frightening.
Among numerous divine positions, similar abilities were quite rare, and if they existed, they should be very unusual. After all, regardless of what god it was, everyone had their own power - who would imitate whom?
The reason it was so urgently wanting to assimilate Xie Antong was partly because assimilation would maximize its power, and on the other hand...
If assimilation truly succeeded, without constraints, it should be able to withdraw from this game anytime!
At least it would be in an invincible position, preventing it from experiencing the worst scenario - actually failing here.
You should know, although they casually toyed with and suppressed players, once they truly failed, the price would be equally severe.
After all, eternal life abilities and supreme authority could disappear overnight.
Seeing that Pleasure remained silent, Xie Antong continued her deception:
"No one truly understands my body and my ability state better than me."
"So, completely hand your power over to me, let me control it! I'll deal with him - I know his weaknesses!"
Pleasure: ...
Hearing Xie Antong's continuous reverse psychological manipulation, it was rendered somewhat speechless.
This guy, why does it feel like she's using all my lines?!
Could it be you want to assimilate me instead? What kind of pillow would make you have such dreams?
What weaknesses of the opponent - how come I haven't noticed any? If I were to fight, there might be a chance, but in your condition, you look completely unable to defeat him.
It had originally been using power to tempt rationality, using characteristics to corrode spirit, stimulating the other's thirst for power to complete assimilation.
But now, the other party was indeed thirsty for power, and had indeed started demanding power, but this form... how does it feel somewhat different from what I imagined?
Is this right?
Why do I always feel like you're trying to treat me as a fool with these words?
Tsk... and now the biggest problem is, this woman's heart - why does it feel like there's no opening at all!
While the two communicated, time simultaneously passed. In the raging flames, the battle continued. The golden axe seemed capable of splitting heaven and earth, carving cracks even in the formless fire.
"Jiejiejie, thanks for the praise, but who are you discussing with?!"
A roar from ahead startled Xie Antong, who had been focused on psychological games with Pleasure.
At this moment, Overloaded Jealousy turned around, the golden extreme combat axe once again smashing down toward her head.
Earlier, her dialogue form with Pleasure involved her speaking directly aloud, while Pleasure spoke within her heart.
To outsiders, it looked like she kept talking incessantly and randomly about "Sin's" various dangers, right in front of "Sin" too.
Extremely arrogant, not even bothering to hide while scheming against the other party, not worried whether the opponent hearing might lead to some early countermeasures.
As if specifically saying it for the other party to hear.
And Overloaded Jealousy showed no mercy at all. While Xie Antong's mind was still constantly thinking, the murderous combat axe was already descending!
This was no joke - if Xie Antong truly showed no reaction, she might really die.
All her body hairs stood on end. Withstanding all pressure throughout her body, changing her body's movement tendency, at the critical moment, she forcefully shifted sideways backward a few inches!
Swish.
It felt like a gentle breeze brushed her face, but she could sense instant moisture on the tip of her nose.
Lifting her hand to touch it, it was covered with dripping fresh blood.
Xie Antong immediately felt somewhat horrified.
The oozing crimson constantly reminded her - this was a battle against "Sin." Any possible mistake could come with painful costs.
Surrounded by great fire, nothing else was visible besides the flames. The scorching heat would have dried her up if not for divine power protection.
And the "Sin" before her seemed like a demon emerging from the great fire, flames burning right on his body, the axe in his hand still bearing some of her bloodstains.
Thud!
A heavy muffled sound made the surrounding flames shake and sway.
The giant axe in his hand heavily struck the ground. A trace of disdain appeared on Jealousy's face as he slightly shook his head.
He actually temporarily stopped, hands resting on the axe handle, speaking:
"If this is all you've got, it's somewhat boring."
Saying this, he raised his head, his gloomy and cold eyes locking onto Xie Antong opposite like an eagle's.
"Won't your face be ruined? Though, this is already the lightest outcome."
"That last strike - consider yourself lucky to be alive."
"But I feel you're almost done too."
Jealousy sneered as he spoke.
Then, an hourglass even appeared in his hand. He dripped a drop of Xie Antong's blood onto it, placed it aside, letting it slowly flow away.
—That was the Hourglass of Life representing her remaining lifespan.
The flowing sand inside slowly descended, making a person's elusive life visible, watching one's life move toward its end.
Xie Antong's eyes were inevitably drawn to it - she understood this item's effects.
She was surprised to discover that it had already decreased by one-third!
She had absolutely no awareness - how had her life flowed away? She felt perfectly fine!
Could it be that... from when she became a vessel, engaging in battles beyond her limits, her life had already been flowing away?
Moreover, every previous intentional exposure of weaknesses, enduring strikes to weaken Pleasure - actually, she had been injured too...
The feeling of life flowing away...
"See? This is your life - so fragile, like flowing sand."
"Understand your situation now? No one can help you. When you need to truly solve problems yourself, don't you lack the capability?"
"How about just handing yourself over to that so-called Pleasure? You're far too lacking."
"Or, enjoy watching your life flow away."
Saying this, "Sin" slowly squatted down, forcefully planting the hourglass in his hand upright on the ground nearby, like a demon playing with others' life and death.
The fire's glow illuminated that hourglass, as if burning her very life.
Squatting on the ground, he raised his head, looking at Xie Antong with a sinister smile.
"If things continue like this, you don't have much time left."
This oppressive and terrifying feeling was heart-wrenching. The large live-stream audience also fell somewhat silent.
[Comment: Seriously, he's not holding back at all. Sigh, feels like Blank is really in grave danger.]
[Comment: Too ruthless. And fighting is one thing, but why keep mocking? Not willing to let go mentally either? After all, they once fought side by side.]
[Comment: Even at the Ascender level, still not enough? Such a hopeless feeling of power.]
[Comment: It shouldn't be that bad, seems like Blank still has trump cards unused.]
The intense battle on the field stirred the emotions of many flashing bullet comments.
Moreover, in external betting pools, the victory stakes between the two had completely tilted in "Sin's" favor!
Even with the opponent's divine power boost, even with the opponent suspected of being an Ascender, even with "rumors" of abilities not fully used...
People habitually started believing "Sin" would still achieve victory.
Just like he'd done countless times before.
......
Just as the scene was tense and ready to explode, with intense external discussions, something unexpected suddenly happened.
"Go to hell! You mystical-fake bastard, seeing you can't speak properly pisses me off!"
Suddenly, a figure rushed to Lu Ce's side, like taking a penalty kick, forcefully kicking the hourglass away with a flying kick!
The axisymmetric object spun and flew through the air, going far away until it left everyone's sight, falling into the great fire.
—The newcomer was none other than Sun.
Jealousy: ?
Lu Ce was also stunned, looking up bewildered.
Instantly, veins bulged on the pink face. He didn't even want to speak, directly raising his axe for a violent chop!
Sun's hand armor instantly enlarged massively, a flame gauntlet appearing on his right hand, as large as a millstone, directly clashing with Lu Ce's axe without any evasion.
Clang!
Amid the loud noise, he started fighting with Lu Ce again, which could be considered persisting despite repeated defeats.
After all, he wasn't seeking victory - just wanting to absorb energy was enough.
Xie Antong watched the hourglass disappear from her sight, took a deep breath, calming her most turbulent heart.
She knew Jealousy wasn't joking - this was the pressure he gave her, also... the coercion between life and death!
Moreover, she knew Lu Ce wouldn't speak randomly. At times like this, when others couldn't understand, when audiences couldn't understand, she comprehended all the numerous metaphors in his words.
Time is running out...
Your life is flowing away...
No one can help you, this time you must solve the problem yourself...
After several deep breaths, her eyes opened again, those pupils now beginning to shimmer with the determination of burning bridges!
She had to find the real solution herself!
Relying on psychological manipulation of Pleasure to successfully gain control, making herself devour and assimilate Pleasure - was really somewhat overly wishful thinking.
She had to find another method, had to start... gambling with her life!