Chapter 334 - - 332 Self-disclosure is also a trend_1

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Wei Tingjiang launched an attack on Wolf Ping Pass, Leng Shi could no longer hold out, and was forced to expose his identity to save himself.

With the continuous surge of events in these few days, Gu Shiming was also somewhat unable to make sense of the situation. He wanted Leng Shi to throw Chongming Country into chaos while not wanting Luo Shuang to become uncontrollable.

Now, with Luo Shuang facing enemies on all fronts and him caught in the middle, he genuinely felt conflicted.

If it had been a normal war, he could have manipulated it in secret and might have been able to control the situation, but the involvement of the Heavenly Demon, with vast Divine Skills, made it impossible for Gu Shiming to see the direction things were heading.

Gu Shiming asked, “Mr. Pei, the people I’ve placed close to Leng Shi sent a message saying his attribute is torment. How should we respond? Is there any possibility of controlling him through his attribute, making him sincerely serve us?”

Control him?

You wish!

Ranked first in the Alien Battlefield, he must have a well-established way of doing things.

If you control him, what about me?

Pei Maer shook his head, “It can’t be simply torment. With mere torment, Leng Shi couldn’t have built such a big enterprise. His attribute is most likely related to rebellion or revolution. The Prince can try to recruit him from these two aspects.

“But as for how to recruit him, I would ask the Prince to discuss it with me. Leng Shi has managed to help Luo Shuang conquer such vast territories single-handedly; his abilities are extraordinary. If the Prince falls for his schemes, the loss would outweigh the gain.”

He paused for a moment and then continued, “Prince, Luo Shuang’s momentum is already established. No matter what Leng Shi’s attribute may be, he could take this opportunity to soar. If the Prince wishes to ascend the throne, it’s not about recruiting enemies but about strengthening oneself.”

Gu Shiming smiled and looked at Pei Maer, “Mr. Pei has given me quite the awakening. With the Heavenly Demon causing chaos in the world, and the situation so murky and unclear, whether I succeed depends entirely on Mr. Pei. I hope you will not let me down.”

“My words, Prince?” Pei Maer quickly got up and bowed to him, “My attribute is support, and without the Prince, I am like a fish out of water. The more powerful the Prince, the higher Pei can rise!”

Leng Shi’s attribute isn’t torment, but is yours truly support?

Gu Shiming looked at Pei Maer, extended his hand to lift him up, and said with genuine sincerity, “If you need anything, just ask, Mr. Pei…”

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The strategists from the Prime Minister’s residence rushed to seek out Duge to convey Shi Pingchuan’s sincerity.

After much deliberation, Shi Pingchuan also issued a statement: “I am the Prime Minister, also known as Brother Hu in charge of trade. Please rally to me quickly…”

After the announcement, the Prime Minister sat in his chair, clenching his fists tightly, his face showing a touch of gloom.

Why should the territory he had fought hard to secure be used to dress Duge for the wedding?

He was not content!

He wanted to win too.

He wanted to be Duge, not just a backdrop for Duge.

Before entering the Alien Battlefield, when Duge sat on the podium, revered by everyone, he noticed that Lami, who also came from the battlefield, looked like just a shadow.

He didn’t want to be eclipsed by Duge.

Only by becoming number one can he gain more spiritual power and stand a chance to survive the upcoming Alien Battlefield. Those fools have no idea how high the spiritual power reward is for the first place?

In this Alien Battlefield, what good does Duge’s protection do?

What about the next simulation field, and the one after that? Can Duge protect you in every single one?

Is Duge so lucky that every field would randomly align with keywords favorable to him?

Only by taking fate into your own hands can you go further and stand a chance to become the next Hua Guyun, to become truly superior to others…

But Duge’s past achievements loomed like a great mountain over Shi Pingchuan’s heart; he knew clearly that once Duge rallied the people of Qiyuan Star, he couldn’t possibly win against him alone.

Therefore.

Even if it risked arousing Emperor Chongming’s suspicion, he must recruit a group of people to his side, and if necessary, take the risk and override Emperor Chongming.

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“I am the Princess Consort Wu Tong, also known as Liu Yue the wave-maker. Hear my name and come swiftly to the palace of Dachu Country; let’s serve King Chu and bask in the eternal glow of Midday Star.”

“I am the Gang Leader of the Beggar’s Gang, Qu Liangdong, also known as the provocateur Zhang Chuangzhi. Those who come to our gang, please acknowledge the secret signal, ‘ghost knocking at midnight.’”

“I am Miao Buqi, also known as the unruly Leng Shijie…”

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In the following three to four days, those ranked in the top ten gradually revealed their identities, beginning to summon companions.

No one dared to risk the consequences of letting one person gather a group of Alien Warriors.

But not everyone had the powerful appeal of Duge.

After all.

Duge was not only outstanding on the Alien Battlefield, but he was also the patriarch of the speed-push strategy in the simulation field.

Moreover.

After the promotion by the higher-ups of Qiyuan Star, his fame had nearly reached the point where everyone was aware of him.

The warriors from other stars were mostly summoned in times of crisis, and although their performances in the simulation fields could be used as references for battle, everyone was at a similar level—who would care about what others had done in the simulation fields?

Not to mention knowing their simulation field names or the keywords they used.

Of course, with a passphrase, it was easier to find one’s own people, but on the Alien Battlefield, who was to say who was smarter by how much?

People always have their own agenda.

Unless they truly trusted someone, no one would be willing to completely tie their fate to another person.

Exposing oneself in the opening phase was nothing but a gamble on a chance.

The bet was that there would indeed be people from their home planet who were desperately in need and would seek out those with higher rankings…

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Duge?

Brother Hu?

As Yun Yao of the Qinglan Sword Sect looked at the two announcements, she decisively fixed her gaze on Leng Shi.

The criteria for judgment were simple.

Firstly, Duge never concealed his real information because doing so could minimize the misjudgments of his peers about him;

Secondly, the first place ranking of Leng Shi said it all.

A gleam shone in Yun Yao’s eyes, “Brother Du, I knew you wouldn’t let me down. Wait for me, let me come to lend you a hand.”

Then, without hesitation, she stood up and swiftly dashed down the mountain, swift as a shooting star.

But just as she reached the mountain gate.

Several sword lights descended from the sky, forming a cage that trapped her in the middle.

Yun Yao halted abruptly.

“What are you intending to do, Disciple?” The voice of the Sword Saint rang in Yun Yao’s ears.

“To descend the mountain,” Yun Yao looked up, “Sword Saint, the list of Heavenly Demons has been leaked, I must go down the mountain to cleanse the demons and restore peace to the world.”

“No, your skills are not yet complete, it is not time for you to descend the mountain,” the voice of the Sword Saint came again, and with his voice, the Sword Saint abruptly appeared in front of Yun Yao, as if he had teleported there.

“Sword Saint, it only took me twenty days to reach Innate, and I have memorized all the sword scriptures of the Qinglan Sword Sect. There is no longer any point in cultivating on the mountain, and it is no different from cultivating in the mortal world,” Yun Yao looked at the Sword Saint without changing her expression, “Besides, I carry a mission; I can’t waste all of my limited life on cultivation.”

“Only when you become a Half-Step Grandmaster are you allowed to leave the mountain,” the Sword Saint glanced at her and, with a wave of his hand, sent her back to Washing Sword Peak with a flash of sword light.

Yun Yao suddenly became anxious, “Sword Saint, you old man, you don’t understand anything! My attributes require me to grow by leveraging the prevailing power. Keeping me confined to Washing Sword Peak is truly delaying my future. My identity has been exposed; one day, it will be connected to the Qinglan Sword Sect. Even at the foot of the mountain, I can still become a Grandmaster…”

“Foolish child. Diligently practicing the sword scriptures, at most you will reach Innate. Grandmaster is something that cannot be achieved without enlightenment. As long as you do not abandon the sword scriptures, you will not become a Grandmaster. I pity your talent, which is why I allowed you to practice the Qinglan Sword Skill. Do not mislead yourself,” the voice of the Qinglan Sword Saint once again invaded her ears, “Moreover, the Qinglan Sword Sect has Princes and Princesses; rather than descending the mountain, why not learn to leverage power from them.”

“Grandmaster depends on enlightenment?”

Yun Yao couldn’t help but widen her eyes.

What was happening?

What did the old Sword Saint want to do—was he treating her as his personal disciple?

But when the latter part of the Qinglan Sword Saint’s words reached her ears, Yun Yao suddenly froze.

Indeed!

What use was it for her to descend the mountain alone, to cling to Duge for growth, to continue letting Duge carry her forward?

Now that Duge was rebelling, what she should do instead was to gather a force to support Duge from the root!

Prince?

Princess?

Yun Yao looked towards the inner court, fell silent for a moment, then made up her mind—Brother Du, wait a few more days for me, let me lure some Princes and Princesses into your camp…

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