At this mont, Fang Yu faced Qian Luan without the slightest hint of goodwill, but for the sake of his mission, he had no choice but to spare Qian Luan’s life.
Fang Yu’s words were like a sharp sword, piercing deeply into Qian Luan’s heart, causing an expression of pain to appear on his face.
He had inherited Hua Yu’s mories, even using the body Hua Yu left behind in the Sin Domain, and even his soul bore a part of Hua Yu.
Therefore, all of Hua Yu’s feelings and emotions from youth to adulthood were perfectly inherited by Qian Luan.
During this period, the interactions with Zong Liu, with his wife, children, and brothers, allowed Qian Luan to truly feel the rare and precious warmth, imparting a strong sense of belonging to Zong Liu in his heart.
At this mont, Qian Luan was filled with contradictions.
Because he was the one who had led Zong Liu into such a situation, forced to confront the Ocean Court alongside the alchemy leader.
To so extent, he was a sinner in Zong Liu’s eyes.
But... if he hadn’t done so, he wouldn’t have had the chance to experience this warmth and embrace his wife and children with peace of mind.
Fang Yu’s words were like countless sharp spikes, stabbing rcilessly into Qian Luan’s heart, causing imnse pain.
But at that mont, Fang Yu’s voice rang out again:
"Now, I’m giving you a chance for redemption, a chance to save Zong Liu behind you, and a chance to atone for your sins."
"Do you want it?"
Fang Yu spoke softly, his gaze cold as he looked at Qian Luan before him.
Hearing Fang Yu’s words, Qian Luan’s eyes widened, his gaze fixed on Fang Yu.
"What opportunity?"
Qian Luan hurriedly asked, knowing Fang Yu’s connections in the Ocean World due to Hua Yu’s mories. He understood that if Fang Yu said so, it wasn’t just empty talk.
"Steal the Ocean Scripture, take your Zong Liu, defect from the Sin Domain settlent, and return to mainstream society!"
Fang Yu spoke loudly.
The pirate chief beside him, hearing these words, couldn’t help but feel invigorated, casting a glance at Fang Yu.
It turned out this young man had promised to break the Ocean Scripture’s seal, leading the pirates back to mainstream society, and it wasn’t just big talk.
Chief Ling Cang thought to himself, nodding slightly.
From this, Ling Cang began to trust Fang Yu, realizing that Fang Yu was indeed planning to remove the power of the Ocean Scripture, knowing that if this succeeded, they would also benefit, gaining rit, and not facing a death sentence during future trials in the Ocean Court.
Thinking of this, Ling Cang quietly retreated behind Fang Yu, acknowledging him and letting him lead this matter.
Unaware of Ling Cang’s ntal shift, Qian Luan was shaken by Fang Yu’s words.
His expression was stormy, and after a long pause, he shook his head, continuously murmuring, "This is impossible, impossible. The leader’s power far surpasses all of us. If the Ocean Scripture changes, he’ll sense it and descend upon us, killing us instantly."
"If I steal the leader’s Ocean Scripture, in his rage, he might kill the entire Zong Liu... Caixin... mother and father... everyone..."
Qian Luan was deeply troubled, continuously murmuring: Impossible... Impossible...
"Qian Luan!"
At that mont, Fang Yu shouted, secretly channeling his Power Level to directly shock Qian Luan’s spirit.
Qian Luan froze, returning to his senses, looking at Fang Yu, who then spoke:
"In this world, no one can directly oppose the Ocean Court!"
"Once we steal the items, I’ll arrange for the Ocean Court’s rescue imdiately. By then, when the Ocean Court’s army arrives, the alchemy leader wouldn’t dare stand against them."
"If you want Zong Liu to migrate to mainstream society, you must make a choice and stand firmly with the Ocean Court."
Fang Yu spoke slowly, his voice firm.
"But... but..."
Qian Luan hesitated, indecisive.
"There’s no ’but,’ you need to understand that the alchemy leader is a fragnt of that ancient, most brutal alchemy leader."
"You yourself are a fragnt, so you must understand, his nature is likely just as brutal and crazy."
"Since he hasn’t gained power yet, he’s sowhat restrained. Once in power, for you and Zong Liu, it’ll be like serving a tiger as a king."
"Is it a legitimate, safe mainstream society you want, or do you want to live as the tiger’s companion? You choose."
"Besides..."
Fang Yu’s eyes flashed with a hint of brilliance: "I’m not a kind man. Once you hold no value to , I have no reason to keep you."
Killing intent gradually rose within Fang Yu. Though his gaze wasn’t sharp, the tendrils in the void were ready to move.
With just a thought, he could turn Qian Luan into minced at on the spot.
Confronted with the scene before him, Qian Luan’s eyes appeared slightly dazed.
He gazed blankly at the ocean before him, his mind continually replaying scenes of happiness shared with his wife and children in recent tis.
And also...
"Father," who, after seeing through his identity, gave him advice.
"The alchemy leader is exceedingly brutal..."
"Under his leadership, Zong Liu will inevitably head toward destruction..."
"The Ocean Court is the dominant force; we cannot go against the tide..."
"You must save Zong Liu... be the hero of Zong Liu..."
"There will always be a way, child... opportunities will co to you..."
Scenes kept swirling in Qian Luan’s mind, eventually freezing in the Zong Liu library, during a quiet afternoon, as he sat face-to-face with his father, softly discussing the future direction of Zong Liu.
"Only through legitimacy can everyone in Zong Liu walk under the light..."
"Alchemy technology in mainstream society has advanced rapidly, and we can send the children from Zong Liu to attend alchemy schools...
"I eagerly await that day."
...
"Father..."
Qian Luan murmured.
Gradually, his gaze grew resolute, then he directed his gaze toward Fang Yu.
"I am not afraid of death."
"But your words are not without reason."
"I agree to cooperate with you. I’ll help you rebel against the leader, and you grant Zong Liu a legitimate status!"
Qian Luan spoke with determination.
For a mont, Fang Yu seed to see Hua Yu again, on the divine pillar, with the sa expression in his eyes.
It was as if fate had co full circle, and at that mont, Hua Yu and this Qian Luan were not only identical in appearance, aura, and voice but even in their choices and gazes.
The silhouettes of both n seed to overlap at this mont.
No longer distinguishable as either Hua Yu or Qian Luan.
They were both fighting for the freedom of Zong Liu behind them.
Fang Yu felt a bit moved, and after a deep look at Qian Luan, he quietly released the tendrils that were entwined around him.
"You have achieved your redemption, Qian Luan."
Fang Yu spoke softly: "If Hua Yu knew of your choice now after his death, perhaps he would forgive your forr actions too."
Qian Luan displayed a complex expression as he stood before Fang Yu, directing his gaze at pirate chief Ling Cang beside Fang Yu, then spoke resolutely:
"Fang Yu, you found the right person in ."
"The leader trusts imnsely and has entrusted many things for to handle. I know the location of the Ocean Scripture and can steal it."
"Hmm?"
Fang Yu’s expression shifted slightly with a touch of joy: "Where is the [Forbidden] Ocean Scripture now?"
The [Forbidden] Ocean Scripture is incredibly powerful and domineering, containing the power of the rules’ essence. If all nine pages were in the hands of one person, given the alchemy leader’s battle strength, even top-level captains without a powerful artifact like the Ocean Scripture might not be able to contend with the alchemy leader.
This is a massive trump card the alchemy leader secured after breaking through the Sin Domain. Gathering all nine pages provided him with the confidence to establish himself as a hero.
This is also the reason that troubles the Ocean Court; possessing the [Forbidden] Ocean Scripture ans all auras are concealed, making it impossible to track down the alchemy leader’s whereabouts for capture.
As such, reclaiming all the [Forbidden] Ocean Scripture pages from the alchemy leader is of utmost importance for everyone.
Hearing Fang Yu’s words, Qian Luan nodded slightly, then spoke in a low voice:
"Although the leader trusts greatly, he is equally cautious."
"Out of nine pages of the [Forbidden] Ocean Scripture, six are always with him, beyond our reach."
"But the other three pages are scattered in various locations, used to seal different areas."
"The three locations respectively are..."
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