Lin Tang's master was the Heavenly Secrets Diviner. His thods were truly on another level! The Magic Artifact he refined, the National Guardian dal, could actually be linked with the national fate of the entire Central Earth. As long as one gained the recognition of Central Earth's citizens, they could draw strength from its national fate. The degree of amplification depended on the number of citizens who acknowledged him. The more people there were, the stronger he would beco!
Lin Tang gasped, filled with renewed admiration for his master.
National fate... With my Golden Core Stage cultivation, I can't even begin to comprehend what it is, let alone use it to enhance my own power.
However, activating the national fate had one prerequisite: it had to be initiated by soone of Central Earth's supre bloodline. They would have to act with genuine sincerity, using their blood as a dium and their soul as a sacrifice. The ritual would effectively cost them half their life. The supre ruler was far too important to perform such a ritual personally. Therefore, as a princess, this arduous task fell to Jiang Mulu, and she had willingly stepped forward.
"But I'm a person, too. Isn't it normal to have selfish desires? My selfish desire is that I will only willingly sacrifice myself if I can marry you, Brother Lin!" she said softly, tears streaming down her face.
Not only would activating the national fate require giving up half her life, but there was more. If Lin Tang was still crushed in battle despite the boost from the national fate, the impact on Central Earth's national fate would be imnse. It could even trigger a chain reaction, leading to widespread natural disasters and man-made calamities. Even Jiang Mulu herself would die from the backlash. This was a gamble involving everything, up to and including her very life. In her mind, the request wasn't demanding at all.
Lin Tang was rendered speechless. Just monts ago, he had been thrilled by the prospect of his power being amplified by the national fate.
I'm already about to reach the Golden Core Peak, and after that, I'll be a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator! If I get a boost from the national fate on top of that and can forcibly wield the power of a Divinity Transformation cultivator... who would I have to fear?!
Yet, after hearing Jiang Mulu out, an imnse pressure imdiately weighed down on him. If he agreed, the entirety of Central Earth would be tied to his fate. Victory or defeat would affect countless citizens. Victory would be one thing, but if he failed, how many people would he indirectly doom? And Jiang Mulu... she was even willing to throw her life into the bargain.
After a long silence, Lin Tang shook his head. "A man should rely on himself, not place his hopes on others. If I encounter an unbeatable enemy, that is my own affair. Life and death are decided by fate, and I will bear the consequences alone! As for this national fate... I'd rather not have it!"
"What? You don't want it?" Jiang Mulu was shocked. "Do you not understand how terrifying the power granted by the national fate is? Or do you understand, but you're still willing to give it up just because you don't want to marry ? Am I truly that repulsive to you?"
"It has nothing to do with marrying you," Lin Tang shook his head again. "I just don't want my personal success or failure, my life or death, to affect masses of innocent people."
"Oh, I see!" Jiang Mulu was deeply disappointed. "So you can't bear the pressure. It turns out you're just a coward! Lin Tang, I never thought you were like this... You've disappointed so much!"
"Coward? Heh, if that's what you want to think, there's nothing I can do. Suit yourself," Lin Tang said indifferently.
Jiang Mulu sensed his genuine anger and began to panic. She quickly grabbed his hand. "I'm sorry, Brother Lin, I misspoke. I, I... But your master has already recomnded you and even gave you the National Guardian dal. How can you betray his expectations?"
She decisively brought up the Heavenly Secrets Diviner to change his mind, continuing with earnest pleading, "To receive the boost from the national fate, you also need the people to recognize and trust you. If they give you their approval, then even if you are ultimately defeated and they suffer greatly because of it, that's their own choice. Everything has a cause and effect. How could there be such a good thing as reaping all the benefits without paying any price?"
"But why do I need the people's approval? Why should I fight for them?" Lin Tang suddenly retorted.
"Huh?" Jiang Mulu was stunned again. "This... Doesn't every normal man want to be a great hero? Binding yourself to the national fate, saving the world... isn't that your dream?"
"Haha, how hilarious!" Lin Tang's mouth twitched into a sneer as he laughed aloud. "Five years ago, my Lin Family was betrayed by the entire world. We were ruined, and every last one of us was killed... Where was everyone then? Why didn't anyone co to save the Lin Family?"
Jiang Mulu was speechless. She wanted to say more, but Lin Tang simply waved a hand, signaling her to be quiet. He then turned and walked away, not once looking back.
He walked all the way over to Shen Youling, who was standing so distance away. Shen Youling hadn't been able to hear his conversation with Jiang Mulu; she had only been watching from afar, completely unaware of what had happened.
"It looked like you two were arguing," Shen Youling couldn't help but ask, noticing Jiang Mulu's eyes were red from crying.
"I'm not telling you," Lin Tang said expressionlessly.
"Then... are we still getting a divorce or not?"
WHACK!
Lin Tang brought his hand down hard on her pert bottom. "Don't you ever ntion the word 'divorce' again! Believe it or not, I never once considered divorcing you!"
"You—" Shen Youling's body trembled, caught completely off guard. It was the first ti she had ever felt this kind of "dominance" from her husband.
This feeling... it's so strange! But... it's actually not bad!
Her previously complex and awful mood brightened considerably. A smile touched her lips, but she feigned annoyance. "Then why didn't you say so sooner? You made waste so much ti that I even skipped work."
She frowned. "And that treasure the girl ntioned, the one that can boost your power, are you really not going to take it?"
"Since my debut, I, Lin Tang, have been invincible in this world. Do I need so external power boost?" Lin Tang declared, puffing out his chest.
"Tch, keep bragging. Who do you think you are, Long Tianji? I can't be bothered with you anymore. I'm going to work!"
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