Unusual Fate Records

Chapter 305.035. Dead End
On the sea, a mist suddenly rose up.

A huge black shadow, comparable to a multi-story building, like a giant beast crouching on the sea, slowly emerged its majestic form from the sea fog.

It was a huge, ghostly ship, its menacing face revealed in the misty fog, its black iron hull and masts and sails resembling withered trees from a tomb.

On the boat, a group of people stood in various poses, dressed in strange costumes.

Some wore rattan armor, with iron tiger helmets standing upright with their mouths open as if about to bite;

Some were dressed in simple fox fur robes, tied at the waist, and playing with jade-colored accessories in their hands;

Some sat in twos and threes against the mast railing, one leg dangling over the edge, wearing sunglasses and turtlenecks, their round-brimmed hats complementing their bald heads. On their leather gloves, playing cards were neatly and continuously transferred from their left hand to their right.
There was also an animal trainer, half-squatting on the ground, feeding his beloved tiger with medium-rare beef.

There were also many people, some expectant, some solemn, some smiling, all with their eyes fixed on the other side.

They remained silent, gazing at the land not far away, where golden light, like an inflating balloon, illuminated the waters for miles around.

"Kamizumi has lost."

"It was said by a military general with a small mustache."

"You missed it, huh...?"

Beside him stood another soldier, clad in military armor and wearing a demon king's armor on his shoulder.

"Life and death are predestined. At the speed of the ghost ship, it's already the limit to travel from Ukyo Escape Mist to here in one day."

The bearded warrior said.

……

pier.

Jin Ziyue couldn't even maintain the form of the Vajra Blade until the hilt completely dissipated, leaving only his and Fu Qin's hands clasped together, at which point they had no choice but to separate.

The smoke and dust were slowly carried away by the sea breeze, leaving the cement ground cracked, with a wide fissure stretching for several meters, leading to the farthest point of visibility. The dock was unrecognizable; the surrounding tin shacks were overturned, and the fences and trees were broken and lying on the ground, a desolate scene of a typhoon's passage.

The dust has settled.

As Katsuhiko Kamiizumi lay on the ground, the sword spirit of [Deep Affection for the Old Sword] dissipated.

"Cough cough." The Sword Saint, with a long weapon stuck in his chest, glanced at Jin Ziyue before struggling to say, "You... won..."

After saying that, the light in Katsuhiko Kamiizumi's eyes slowly faded.

His body gradually decomposed into clusters of light, slowly becoming transparent, like dissipated fireflies, disappearing with the wind.

The remaining halberds lay sprawled on the ground, their golden light slowly fading as they returned to their ordinary, unremarkable form in the darkness.

ended.

Both of them breathed a sigh of relief.

Jin Ziyue and Fu Qin were left alone. They looked at each other, their eyes filled with affection, but neither of them spoke.

After a moment, Fu Qin spoke first: "I didn't hold you back, did I?"

Jin Ziyue gently brushed the bangs from her forehead and shook his head.

"Are you leaving?" Fu Qin asked.

"Ah."

"Let's go then." The girl's reaction was indifferent.

"Take my blessings with you."

"Wait a minute," Jin Ziyue said.

"What?" Fu Qin raised her eyebrows.

“You said that I made the decision for you without even saying anything to please you.”

"Huh?" Fu Qin didn't expect him to remember.

"I've always wanted to make it up to you."

Fu Qin turned her head away, already guessing what the other person was going to say, but for some reason, she instinctively felt like retreating.

Jin Ziyue gently squeezed her arms, looked directly at her, and said softly, "No matter the time or the circumstances."

Fu Qin's heart started racing uncontrollably as she glanced at the distant tree branches, watching them sway in the sea breeze.

"Fu Qin, I will always love you."

Jin Ziyue concluded his remarks as if taking an oath.

Fu Qin nodded almost imperceptibly as she looked down, "I understand."

"I will definitely find you." Jin Ziyue stared at her and said solemnly, "Wherever you live, I will find you and never leave you."

Fu Qin lowered her eyes and remained silent for a moment before replying, "Mm."

Jin Ziyue gently hugged her, patted the girl's back, and let her bury her nose in his shoulder, inhaling the boy's scent.

After a long while, the two parted ways.

"Then—see you later." Fu Qin took two steps back, revealing her signature squinting smile, the same kind of sarcastic expression she wore when the two were bickering.

After all, in the eyes of a 16-year-old girl, bickering is the main theme between the two.

Jin Ziyue gave her a slight, knowing smile and waved: "See you later."

His body slowly transformed into a light blue light and gradually disintegrated.

A ray of light rose up.

Fu Qin looked up as the boy left, her brows relaxed, and her expression serene.

"Fly, my boy."

She offered her blessings.

"In a world without me."

……

Suddenly, the beam of light seemed to hit the sky, but was blocked by an unknown membrane.

Jin Ziyue was stunned. He realized that his feeling of being able to "wake up" at any moment had suddenly disappeared.

Or rather, to sink even deeper into dreams.

He came to his senses again, only to find himself standing on concrete, surrounded by traces of the battle that had taken place at the dock.

Fu Qin was also somewhat surprised. Seeing Jin Ziyue return, she asked, "What happened?"

Jin Ziyue shook his head, indicating that he didn't know either: "I can't get out."

Fu Qin asked, "Isn't it too late? What will be the consequences?"

“No.” Jin Ziyue shook his head. “I could still clearly feel it the moment before I killed Kamiizumi Katsuhiko.”

At this moment, a loud voice rang out:

"No, it's just too late."

The black steel behemoth slowly emerged from the sea mist, humming and vibrating, reminiscent of the steam age hundreds of years ago.

Jin Ziyue immediately shielded Fu Qin, his face ashen: "There's someone else?"

The ship crashed directly onto the shore, and amidst the deafening roar, rotten wood and withered bones, ghostly howls and mournful cries resounded.

"Boom——"

"Karakara—"

The enormous ghost ship scrambled ashore, grinding against the ground for dozens of meters, leaving two trails of dust as it glided to Jin Ziyue's feet.

Countless other ghosts stood before the bow of the ship with the ghostly head!

Jin Ziyue frowned.

The group at the head of the group were surprisingly no less imposing than Katsuhiko Kamiizumi.

The White Walkers behind them were all born at least five hundred years ago. Although they had different postures and expressions, they all conveyed a sense of danger.

"By the time we arrive, it will be too late for you to do anything, dimensional traveler."

A man dressed as a strategist stroked the jade pendant on his body and leaped down from the high bow of the ship.

Behind him, countless alien assassins leaped down in waves, each carrying an aura of ferocity, profundity, and danger. In fact, Jin Ziyue sensed the presence of destiny in many of them.

"You actually had the ability to kill Kamiizumi. It seems that Minister Wen's judgment was correct."

The man, dressed as a soldier, wearing bright red armor and a vermilion gilded cloak, said, "Your appearance warrants our entire clan's warrant for your arrest."

Jin Ziyue's pupils contracted slightly, and the Fate-Reading Technique was activated.

[Clear Strategy and Skillful Selection]

Owner: Gin-sung Mauri
Fit: 79%
Timeframe: 1362 (The situation was already settled)

Status: Heyday
Belongs to: Personnel Department
The He Clan's Warring States Period Divine Decree: Its holder, through tactics of defeating superior numbers, achieved early fame and then spent his life on the battlefield, displaying unparalleled wisdom and strategy, earning him the title of "First Wise General of the Western Kingdom." He is also one of the Five Great Demon Kings.

[Strategic Act]: To sever the connection between the souls of the world.

【Open Strategy】: Greatly increases the probability of success of open strategies, representing the highest level of military strategists.

……

The more Jin Ziyue read, the more alarmed he became.

The armored general beside him had a small mustache and a fierce, tiger-like gaze.

【Wind, Forest, Fire, Mountain】

Holder: Harunobu Takeda
Compatibility: 99% (Self-derived motto)
Year: 1533 (Divine Perfection)

Status: Heyday
Belongs to: Dizao

One of the top warlords of the Japanese Sengoku period, known as the "Tiger of Kai," he was a famous military strategist and politician. He was inspired by Sun Tzu's "The Art of War," founded the "Wind, Forest, Fire, Mountain" school, and became one of the Five Great Oni after his death.

[Warlord]: Troop deployment is divinely aided, and strategic planning and warfare are greatly enhanced.

[Military Saying]: When commanding troops, you can randomly amplify the four attributes of "Wind, Forest, Fire, and Mountain" for your teammates.

……

Behind him, the inscriptions revealed two major assassin organizations, the "Seven Emotions Palace" and the "Six Desires Palace," with dozens of members, along with other unnamed experts. Surprisingly, some even possessed dual inscriptions: [Raising a Tiger to Cause Trouble] - [Anxiety and Hesitation]...

This is half of the top-tier White Walkers in District 16!
how come……

Jin Ziyue was somewhat dazed at that moment.

A dream trial has summoned half of the top combat power of the alien races in District 16.

Moreover, judging from Mori Gin's dying words, he was also aware that he needed a soul form to detach himself, and that if his soul were destroyed here, it would be a true death.

I had severe writer's block on this chapter, and many things that needed to be explained were left unclear. It was frustrating, but thankfully I managed to finish it. Due to time constraints, I'll revise it later if there are any problems.

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