The Demonic World I designed-Chapter 649 - 639: So Interesting!

"You... are you willing to pledge loyalty to me?"

When they arrived, their momentum was overwhelming, each backed by a towering support that dissipated in a moment until only oneself was left...

Facing this awe-inspiring fellow, Chen Qing felt as if he had returned to that day in the Great Jin Palace.

At that time, he had just begun to understand this world, had no power in his hands, and faced with the zenith of this world at the time, all he felt was a weak sense of powerlessness.

Now, after struggling outside for five years, in a world of his own making, through five years of trials and tribulations, would he still end up the same as before?

Chen Qing looked at the other party, his eyes gradually clearing from confusion.

The Emperor looked at Chen Qing with a smile playing on his lips, "Your eyes... have finally changed."

Chen Qing looked at the other party, "Why would Your Majesty say that?"

"You resemble the King of Qin from those days, the look in your eyes always harbored a deep-seated indifference. That is what I hate most about you all. No matter how noble your words, you have never changed the disdain in your hearts. The King of Qin said back then that no matter how much grace was bestowed, the people here would never see him as one of their own. But I ask, did he ever consider himself one of the people here?"

Chen Qing: "....."

"The King of Qin was like that, and so are you," the Emperor looked at Chen Qing. "I’m aware of the Jiangnan you created, I monitor it every day, it’s even more beautiful than the world the King of Qin spoke of. But no matter how beautiful, it’s fake. Your eyes remain unchanged, in your bones, you are the Other, you have never seen my people, your kin, as your own. So no matter how many times, I will stand against you!"

"Is that so?" Chen Qing stared at this character whom he had seemingly never truly understood, murmuring softly, "Is that what you told King Xiang to win him over?"

"No need to win anyone over," the Emperor laughed. "King Xiang and I are of the same kind, there is no need for any persuasion to come together. That is the key to that woman’s failure."

"Then why do you want me to pledge loyalty to you?" Chen Qing asked.

"Why do you take risks with your life to save Murong Yunji?" the Emperor countered, looking at Chen Qing.

Chen Qing was startled, not expecting this question. He frowned for a moment, then finally said, "There are many reasons. Firstly, Murong Yunji has great talent, and then there was Ghost Doll’s intense calling for me to save her. If I didn’t save her..."

"If you didn’t save her, it might lead to Ghost Doll’s disloyalty, right?" the Emperor laughed. "Why do you feel that Ghost Doll will never become disloyal to you? You are an outsider, and everyone in this world is an outsider to you. Shouldn’t you accept the possibility of their disloyalty at any time? Is it worth risking your life for a possibly disloyal situation?"

Chen Qing paused, at a loss for words for a moment.

Is it worth it?

In his mind, he recalled the various scenes of Ghost Doll acting spoiled and his own promise back on Daqing Mountain.

"Since I made a move, naturally, it’s worth it." Chen Qing had only been lost for a moment before he collected himself.

He never regretted anything he had done!

"Good!" the Emperor laughed. "You really are different from those people. That’s why my invitation is sincere. Would you like to join me in overthrowing the so-called guilds’ rule?"

"And after we’ve overthrown them?" Chen Qing smiled.

"We’ll deal with it after the overthrow!"

"Uh..." Chen Qing was taken aback; he thought the other party would talk about starting some new era or such, but was it this straightforward and ruthless?

"I don’t know what the world will be like after those so-called powers are overthrown, nor do I know what path to take in the future. But I know... it should be walked by our Human Race. After I fall, there will be successors who will keep moving forward, creating endless possibilities, rather than living as now, in a cage, manipulated by some outsiders."

"You can’t kill them though..." Chen Qing said earnestly. "You should know, we... can reincarnate infinitely."

"But you can’t always retain your memories," the Emperor laughed. "If killing you once doesn’t work, I’ll do it again. No matter how many times, I will keep doing it until you can no longer remember who you are. At that point, the King of Qin’s vision of a world where demons and humans coexist will finally be realized."

Chen Qing: "......"

So really... simple and brutal...

"You don’t think that way," Chen Qing closed his eyes, contemplating for who knows how long, while the Emperor and King Xiang, reflected in the Emperor’s shadow, waited patiently for Chen Qing’s answer.

"You want to fight your way out!" Chen Qing looked intently at the other party. "What you want is definitely not just this world."

"Hahahahahaha!"

The laughter like thunder made the entire palace tremble, the Emperor laughed heartily, and the way he looked at Chen Qing became much more agreeable.

"After so many years, no one has been able to understand what I want to do. How could you think this way?" freewёbnoνel-com

"Just go with your gut..." Chen Qing said truthfully.

From their first meeting, his gut feeling about this individual was particularly strange and dangerous. He had always thought it was due to the other’s power and influence, but later on, after encountering many who were even stronger, doubt began to cloud his mind. None had ever instilled in him the sense of danger that the Xiao Family Emperor once had.

It was only now that he understood—the danger wasn’t due to strength or power but because this person... was inherently dangerous!

"Interesting..." The Emperor stepped closer, his eyes blazing like flames as he stared at Chen Qing, as if he intended to melt Chen Qing’s world, "Your instincts are not wrong, that is indeed what I have in mind, but so what? You could come to this world, you say... this world was created by you, but what of it? Who decreed that a world created by you must be ruled by you alone? Who decided that if gods created humans, humans must submit to gods?"

"I don’t believe it, I want to leave this place and see for myself what you gods are really like, I want to try to conquer the lands of the gods!"

"Gods, huh..." Chen Qing looked at this ambitious individual and felt an indescribable complexity.

Those outside are desperate to come in, while those inside... are eager to break out.

What a fantastical world...

"You might be disappointed, the world of the gods isn’t as great as you think."

"Disappointed or not, that will be decided after I conquer it," he replied.

Chen Qing: "....."

"How about it? Will you join me?" the Emperor asked earnestly, "You should be clear that no matter how hard you try, once your identity is exposed, your end will be no different from that of the King of Qin. But if I step in, it will be different. You want a world where demons and humans coexist, I can give it to you, and I am the only one who can!"

"Chen Qing..."

Zi Yue took a step closer; truth be told, this proposal... indeed seemed quite reliable.

If this world could become normal, without so much slaughter and danger, what did it matter if they lost their memories?

Isn’t this the life they wanted?

And the other party was right; Chen Qing and the others were outsiders. Once their identities were exposed, the betrayal experienced by the King of Qin would befall Chen Qing as well.

The people below couldn’t possibly have no objections, but if the Emperor took charge, it would be different.

The path of the gods, ruled by an Emperor, might just be the best combination.

"No..." Chen Qing immediately shook his head, interrupting Zi Yue.

"Why not?" the Emperor looked at Chen Qing.

"Because... I don’t believe it either!" Chen Qing laughed, realizing why he had been striving so hard.

"I just don’t believe that I can’t do what I want to do, I don’t believe that I can’t convince everyone, no matter how difficult the game is, there’s always a way to clear it."

Game... clearing the game...

The Emperor frowned at Chen Qing, not understanding these terms, but he could see that Chen Qing had the same look in his eyes as he did.

At that moment, Chen Qing was no longer the least bit confused. Looking back at the other, he regained his once familiar smile; indeed, if an NPC given only one life dared to be so audacious, what did he have to fear?

So what if he lost?

He could try again, right? Could he lose every single time?

And even if he did lose every time, was that reason enough to give up on the game?

"So, you’re unwilling?" the Emperor looked at Chen Qing.

"I’m unwilling!" Chen Qing stated emphatically, "If you want to achieve what is in your heart, then come and try!"

"Fine!"

Without another wasted word, the Emperor understood Chen Qing’s final stance and promptly turned to leave.

King Xiang’s reflection followed his steps, Chen Qing watched his receding figure with an excitement in his eyes that had never been there before.

An NPC that had gone beyond control, a dangerous NPC desiring to conquer the players...

That’s just too interesting!!

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