The Ancient Gods' Whisper-Chapter 888 - 420: Confrontation

Gu Jianlin looked into the distance at the Candle Light Divine Tree, once again feeling a strong sense of palpitations. This time, his hope surged like a phoenix rising from ashes, and he asked subconsciously, "Who said that?"

"I don’t know. I can’t figure out who would contact me at this time."

Chen Bojun raised his head, his rain-soaked face showing a trace of shock: "The President... isn’t dead?"

His voice started to tremble, revealing a hint of absurdity and suspicion.

If true, it would undoubtedly be great news.

But the greater possibility is that one of them has betrayed or been captured, deliberately sending false news.

In fact, this Omega Sequence leader had a strong wish in his heart urging him to believe this statement, even though there was a 99% chance it was a trap. He wanted to gamble on the last glimmer of hope.

At this moment, Gu Jianlin turned to look at him, his gaze showing the same determination, "Whether it’s true or not, I want to give it a try. Passing through this Dragon Burial Ridge will allow me to reach the Divine Ruins. There might be a way to save the President there. If I don’t make it out alive... no."

"I will definitely come back alive and rescue the President."

He paused: "Director Chen, you..."

"No way, it’s too dangerous. I wouldn’t be at ease. After all, the Red King has been planning his resurrection for two hundred years. Alone, you’re likely doomed." Chen Bojun lifted his eyes to look at him, momentarily reminded of the first time they met when he was all alone, shouldering everything by himself.

"At this point, is there another way?"

Gu Jianlin silently smiled: "Director Chen, even if you are Holy Land Level, you don’t have enough assurance of coming out of that Divine Ruins alive, right? But... I can. Moreover, I have Skylark helping me."

His eyes flashed with a fleeting Qilin shadow, a roar in the void shaking the rain screen.

Director Chen understood. If this boy possesses the power of the Qilin Clan, then he is indeed the most likely to snatch from the jaws of death in the Divine Ruins, especially with that monstrous woman by his side.

Of course, that is not the real reason.

Because even so, he still didn’t want this child to take risks.

But seeing his eyes, he understood.

He couldn’t stop him.

If he truly wanted to forcibly keep him, it would be more painful than killing him.

"I got it. You must come back alive."

Director Chen placed his hands on his shoulders, firmly saying, "I will go to the meeting. If those people are deceiving me, I will unhesitatingly drag them down with me. If you come out and don’t receive my support, it proves it’s a scam. Whatever you bring from the Divine Ruins, keep it for yourself."

"Then find a place to hide and practice for a few years."

He took a deep breath: "An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth."

Gu Jianlin felt his cool hands, yet heat surged from them.

Chen Bojun stared into his eyes, saying nothing more, just gave his shoulder a forceful pat, then turned to pick up an anti-material sniper rifle from amidst the charred bodies scattered on the ground, picking up sparse military gear into a box, and he turned to charge into the endless rain without looking back.

Gu Jianlin watched his back, slightly bowing.

Suddenly, he understood.

A true leader can invisibly convey his conviction to subordinates.

In this world, those genuinely loyal to the President have a unique temperament.

That temperament is something others can’t fake.

Only such people would trust him.

Neither viewing him as a monster.

But treating him as a person.

He smiled silently, suddenly bowing his head and spitting out a mouthful of blood, nearly collapsing.

A slender, petite shadow streaked by, gently embracing him, naturally taking his umbrella.

"Why do you always end up like this?"

Moon Princess held him, scolding.

Gu Jianlin coughed up a lump of bloody phlegm, due to that nasty woman recklessly using power that grafts karma onto him, causing him to bear the backlash of collapse.

"I’m fine, don’t worry."

He softly said: "Have all the people been cleared out?"

Moon Princess hummed: "Not a single one remains."

Gu Jianlin slightly nodded, gazing at the burning storm, his voice hoarse.

"Let’s go to the Divine Ruins."

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· 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

A torrential downpour descended, Huai Yin holding a black umbrella, silently walking in an Ancient Ruins.

Lightning flashed, illuminating two majestic sculptures, staring silently at each other through the rain, faces resembling empathetic Gods, yet the silhouette cast by the lightning danced like demons.

The old man’s footsteps halted, for there was someone in his way.

"You dare to stand in my way?"

He scoffed.

The Think Tank turned around, bathing in the rain, sitting atop a broken statue, smiling slightly: "Given my strength, trying to stop you is indeed a bit presumptuous. After all, according to prophecy, you are now the strongest in the world. You have approached the pinnacle of You Ying Law. With your cunning, you might have already found ways to counter the restraints of Candle Light Law. Arrogant as you are, you aim to become a celestial being."

His hands held a diary soaked by rain, the handwriting already blurred.