novelraw Chapter 68 It's better to rely on yourself than on others
Chapter 68 It's better to rely on yourself than on others
Chapter 68 It's better to rely on yourself than on others
Outside Wuhun City, the night was as dark as ink.
Nan Feng wandered aimlessly through the desolate outskirts of the city.
He has completely calmed down.
He did lose his composure during what happened in the Papal Palace just now.
He didn't understand why his emotions had suddenly spiraled out of control; it was really abnormal, but he just couldn't control them.
He had always been clear about these things, but just now, his emotions just erupted.
Why?
This feeling of being disturbed was similar to the time when Bibi Dong first entered the Rakshasa Secret Realm and came out, during the period when the war with the Haotian Sect had just begun. His mind was in a state of excitement, and only in that state could he force himself to remain rational.
But now—the evil thoughts of Rakshasa are such troublesome things. He only got a little bit of them, and they've already turned him into this.
"It's better to rely on yourself than on others."
Nan Feng forced himself to clear his mind of all emotions.
Since we can't kill Qian Renxue directly, and Bibi Dong can't be relied on, we have to find another way.
Checks and balances.
In this world, only God can oppose Him.
The only one who can stand against the future Angel God is the successor of another deity.
Moreover, this person must be absolutely loyal to him.
Even knowing that he was a 100,000-year-old soul beast, and even knowing the despicable things he had done, they would still stand firmly on his side, even willing to draw their swords against Qian Renxue, this "god," for his sake.
Who is it?
Nan Feng tapped his knees lightly with his fingers, and names flashed through his mind.
"Tang San?"
This kid is definitely overpowered; he's also the one who ultimately defeats Qian Renxue in the original story. Although Tang Hao has been expelled, according to the timeline, he should take Tang San to live in seclusion in Holy Soul Village in a few years.
If Tang San were raised from a young age and brainwashed and controlled, it would indeed be a good choice.
"no."
Nan Feng immediately rejected the idea.
Tang San is too calculating, and he possesses the Tang Sect's "path to death" mental technique, making him an uncontrollable factor at heart. Add to that the fact that Tang Hao, that reckless brute, is still alive, and the variables become too great.
To control Tang San, one must eliminate Tang Hao.
But what Tang San craves and cares about most is the family affection he lacked in his previous life. If he kills Tang Hao, once that kid becomes a god and learns the truth, he will definitely turn around and kill him!
He didn't want to make the foolish mistake of raising a tiger that would become a threat a second time.
"Xiao Wu?"
Nan Feng narrowed his eyes.
This rogue rabbit is naive and easily fooled, and as a soul beast, it naturally stands on the opposite side of the Spirit Hall. If handled properly, it's not impossible for it to become a sharp weapon against the Angel God.
However—one rabbit alone is not enough.
We need to increase the stakes.
What if we dragged Xiao Wu's mother into it too? By binding that old rabbit to him, Xiao Wu's loyalty would be greatly guaranteed.
Even if Xiao Wu doesn't care about him, she'll still have to care about her mother.
"It's still not safe enough."
Nan Feng shook his head, his brows furrowed. "These are just seedlings. Their growth period is too long, and there are too many variables. If something unexpected happens along the way, I'm completely finished."
"I need a stronger, more stable protective umbrella that can even directly rival the angelic pantheon."
Nan Feng's gaze turned to the distant west, his eyes seemingly piercing through countless mountains and rivers, landing on an isolated island overseas.
Poseidon Island.
That place where the sea god is worshipped and where the sea god's divine position is passed down.
"Poseidon—the sea god—"
A glint of light flashed in Nan Feng's eyes.
This is an excellent opportunity and the most feasible path so far.
The position of the Sea God is one of the most accessible and powerful divine positions known to date.
Moreover, unlike the bloodline inheritance of the Angel God, the Sea God's position is attainable as long as one has enough talent and obtains the "key".
Vast Ocean Universe Cover!
That is the vessel of the Heart of the Sea God! It is the key to unlocking the Sea God's legacy! And it is the core of the Sea God's Trident!
That thing is still gathering dust in the Heavenly Dou Empire's treasury, being treated as a national treasure by that senile old Emperor Xueye, who has no idea how to use it.
Find an opportunity to get your hands on that thing!
Nan Feng looked north, towards Tian Dou City.
Once he obtains the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, he will have leverage to negotiate with Seagod Island.
Poseidon, the peerless Douluo known as "Invincible in the Ocean," the woman who was only one step away from the God Realm.
The reason she has been stuck at level 99 and unable to make any progress is not only because of the limits of her own talent, but also because she does not have the Heart of the Sea God and cannot start the final divine test.
As long as she is protected by the vast ocean and the opportunity to become a god is presented to her, she can attempt to ascend to the position of the Sea God!
A newly ascended sea god is definitely capable of confronting the still-developing angel goddess Qian Renxue, and Qian Daoliu is not a threat!
but----
Nan Feng frowned slightly.
That woman is a romantic; she still has feelings for that old man, Tang Chen.
She had been waiting for Tang Chen, and even stayed on Poseidon Island to the death because of the promise that she would not return until she became a god.
If she still has feelings for Tang Chen, it will be difficult for him to truly control her.
We need to help her give up this idea.
Where is Tang Chen now?
Become the King of Slaughter in the City of Slaughter! Parasitized by the Crimson Nine-Headed Bat King, he was transformed into a monster that was neither human nor ghost!
Only by showing her Tang Chen his current state, letting her know that the man she'd waited for her entire life had long since become a beast that only knew how to kill—
Only then will her heart die.
When the heart is dead, one will want to grasp something new to fill the void.
Then he can take advantage of the situation.
The plan is perfect.
The logic is sound.
The future looks bright.
but----
Nan Feng raised his hand, looking at his body that glowed faintly with purple light in the night. The excitement on his face gradually cooled, finally turning into a deep sense of helplessness and frustration.
"Oh shit----"
"That sounds wonderful, but right now—I can't go at all!"
This damned Spider King clone has a fatal flaw.
First, it cannot replenish its soul power on its own. Once its soul power is exhausted, this clone will dissipate, and its consciousness will be forcibly pulled back to the sea of consciousness.
Secondly, its existence lasts for less than two days. The original Spider Emperor clone could exist for nearly half an hour after activation, but after the Soul Blood Pact, because part of his soul resides within it, the duration is greatly increased, but it still dissipates on its own in less than two days.
Third, and most fatal, is the distance limitation.
Although this distance is constantly widening as Bibi Dong's strength increases, it is not yet large enough for her to cross the continent and go to Tian Dou City to steal national treasures, let alone travel across the ocean to Seagod Island.
He was like a dog on a leash, with the other end of the leash tightly gripped in Bibi Dong's hand.
"Grass!"
Nan Feng cursed fiercely and kicked the stone in front of him, shattering it into pieces.
After going around in circles, we ended up back where we started.
I want freedom, I want to strategize, I want to have a trump card to save my life —
Ultimately, we still need to help Bibi Dong first!
Only if Bibi Dong becomes stronger, strong enough to support his clone's long-distance, extended-duration activities, strong enough to even free him from this parasitic state—
Only then could his plan be implemented.
"You son of a bitch!"
The Papal Palace, the royal residence courtyard.
The moon is bright and the stars are few; the night breeze is slightly cool.
Bibi Dong, dragging her weary body, finally ended a long day of arduous official duties.
The moment she pushed open the palace door, all she wanted to do was throw herself into that soft bed and get a good night's sleep, even if it meant having nightmares, it would be better than facing those endless official documents.
however.
As soon as you step into the courtyard, a strong and overpowering aroma of cumin and meat hits you, instantly dispelling the delicate fragrance of the flowers in the courtyard.
"Sizzle s ...————"
In the center of the courtyard, a bonfire, which seemed to have appeared out of nowhere, was burning brightly.
Nan Feng (Spider King's clone) unceremoniously moved a small stool and sat by the fire, shaking a makeshift grill in his hand. On the grill, a golden, crispy, and sizzling whole lamb was emitting an enticing aroma.
He skillfully brushed on the oil and sprinkled chili powder, humming an unknown tune as he did so, looking completely at ease.
""
Bibi Dong stood at the door, her face instantly turning dark.
That was next to her favorite violet flower bed!
"Nanfeng!!"
Bibi Dong strode forward, barely suppressing her anger, and snapped, "Are you out of your mind?! This is my bedchamber! My place to sleep! Not your kitchen!"
"The whole yard smells of cooking oil, how am I supposed to rest?!"
"Take this thing away right now! Throw it out!"
Nan Feng paused, raised his eyelids, and glanced at her as if she were an idiot.
He didn't say anything.
Then he lowered his head and continued to turn the grill, even deliberately grabbing a handful of cumin and sprinkling it on the fire.
boom!
Flames leaped up, and an even stronger aroma, along with the smoke, wafted directly towards Bibi Dong's face.
"you----"
Bibi Dong coughed twice from the choking, her chest heaving violently with anger.
That bastard!
If it were in the past, she would have definitely kicked the grill over.
But----
The image of Nan Feng's desperate and devastated eyes in the council hall during the day, along with his words "Sorry to bother you," involuntarily surfaced in his mind.
Bibi Dong's clenched fist relaxed again.
Forget it.
Why bother arguing with a mentally unstable lunatic?
He's upset today, let him be.
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