Above Destiny

Chapter 596 Bitter Empire

Show no mercy, and act ruthlessly.

Ji Jue grabbed the terrified wolf beast in front of him and began refining it instantly—

Useless. If you're useless, then die! Otherwise, what are you going to do? Keep them around to make the Holy Dynasty great again? If we really want to recreate eternity, we don't need this kind of trash…

It's better to rely on the craftsman's morality and moral character than on the wolf's loyalty.

Why not give it a try and make use of it...

"No, that's not right!"

As the black flames burned, the stiff face gradually contorted, screaming in terror: "No, you're not Lu Changsheng, you're not...you...the Sage will not let you go, the Sage will definitely..."

"Is that so? But I am your High Priest Saint."

Ji Jue coldly lowered his eyes, looking down at me: "If you succumb to evil, why do you not bow to me? If you yearn to turn evil into good, why are you unwilling to sacrifice yourselves?"

Amidst the flowing blood, the Great Calamity's secret ritual suddenly activated. As spiritual energy surged, it engulfed the terrified and distorted face like a tidal wave.

Kelbasu roared and howled, his eyes turning bloodshot. His body suddenly swelled, revealing his true form within the restraints. He was a bizarre beast covered in fur, struggling madly as if he wanted to devour someone, but to no avail.

They were completely powerless to fight back.

There wasn't even time for a fight to the death...

late.

It's too late.

If he could make the materials escape from his own furnace, why would Ji Jue need to be a craftsman?
At this moment, the flames rising from the Great Abyss gushed forth like a waterfall, continuously pouring into the defenseless beast's body under the control of that one hand.

If there is substantial chaos, it begins to spread rapidly, diffuse and erode, destroy and ravage everything.

But after being burned by the black flames, something seemed to be recreated in that void!

Ji Jue didn't do anything deliberately; he simply used the chaotic black flame originating from his soul naturally.

It seemed like instinct.

Then, it was discovered that this black flame, which seemed to be the embodiment of chaos, was the perfect match for the evil alchemy technique—after discarding all the trivial details, focusing on the big picture and the whole, it could easily inflict destruction, distortion, and deformation, and completely bring out every bit of performance and potential of the materials at hand.

Next, assimilation begins!
As the black flames poured in, eroded, and assimilated, the presence of the beast before him became increasingly clear in the perception of the axis of domination.

It's like taking everything from the other person and making it a part of yourself!

It's as if a great evil is bestowing a blessing upon its followers...

If Ji Jue is considered a sinner, then the beast receiving the blessing of the black flames is undoubtedly a believer who is receiving the blessing and undergoing a transformation.

Its essence is the assimilation and erosion among evil beings!

The only difference is that the great evil worshipped and pursued by countless followers is like a monopolistic giant under a whirlpool, with great wealth and power, and is invincible.

Ji Jue, a self-made demon who has severed ties with the vortex, is a clandestine workshop and sweatshop that cannot see the light of day, and one that refuses to pay taxes to the vortex.

But isn't the owner of a shell company also a boss?
Everyone is trying their best to live, and even the Holy Priest has it tough. If you have anything to say, just tell my Blessing Park!

Grab them in one go, and they're on the job in no time!

And so, amidst the engulfing black flames, the beast howled and screamed, but soon it could no longer utter a sound.

The last trace of fear vanished from his eyes, leaving only emptiness.

transfixed.

When the last wisp of black flame disappeared beneath the opponent's flesh and blood, the beast was now devoid of any aura. Under the smooth erosion and assimilation, it still retained the appearance of a wolf on the surface, but in essence, it had become an extension and appendage of Ji Jue's monstrous nature.

Thus, the priestly saint welcomed his first believer and follower.

However, he doesn't seem to be very bright...

After Ji Jue dealt such a ruthless blow, his consciousness was completely dissolved, leaving only his last instincts remaining in his distorted soul.

An empty shell with hollow eyes.

After thinking for a moment, Ji Jue grabbed a Creation Spirit of the Fly King from the side and stuffed it in. After a forced match, the pair of empty pupils lit up again, revealing a familiar look.

Then, right in front of Ji Jue, a half-human, half-wolf beast began to squat on the ground and meow.

【? 】

Ji Jue remained silent, unable to speak.

My eye twitched repeatedly. You bastard, you were just waiting for me here, weren't you?!

The episode where I hate cats the most...

Then, the beast squatted on the ground, licking its hands clean. After that, it crossed its legs, opened its mouth, and stuck its tongue out...

That's fucking enough!
The beast's movements came to an abrupt halt.

Not moving anymore.

They obediently squatted on the ground, hands behind their heads, like tools, obeying every command.

In reality, the things and tools in front of us are no different... they are living creations that have been processed by the Aberrant Alchemy.

Unfortunately, when it comes to deploying and controlling it, there's always a clumsy feeling, like wearing shoes that are too small. The material itself has a very high potential, and it's considered good if it can be used to about nine-tenths of its potential, which is a discount.

Ji Jue isn't a wolf, after all; his compatibility is insufficient, and he can't use many of his abilities. For a craftsman, if he truly wants something as easy to use as an arm, it would probably be a mechanical or inanimate object that would be more convenient.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but shake his head regretfully.

This number is useless.

Wolves excel at camouflage and concealment; to make them effective, they would probably need to be sent back to the Imperial military base to continue lying in wait.

But that bastard Sheikh is hiding his true colors, so it's unlikely he'll get anything out of him in the short term. In the long run, he won't have the time to keep an eye on things all the time. Besides, even if he waits until the end, he probably won't get any results.

Sheikhi's orders to Kelbasu were to infiltrate the Empire's bases unnoticed, but he never told him what he was supposed to do.

If they were truly trustworthy, they would definitely keep them by their side as lackeys, not leave them idle.

Besides, for such a momentous event as welcoming back the White King's remains, wouldn't it be better to have as many subordinates as possible?
Judging by one's own experience, this guy was probably already designated as a scapegoat, a pawn to be thrown out to attract attention after Sheikh Ri caused some trouble.

Otherwise, are you expecting this kind of scum to steal the fusion bomb?

Ji Jue was amused by his own thoughts.

"..."

In the silence, he stood frozen in place.

Immediately... he laughed even more heartily!

Yeah, why not?
As the saying goes, rare and precious materials belong to the virtuous. Such a wonderful thing as the fusion bomb should rightfully belong to the White Kingdom! How could a mere empire, with its ill-fated destiny, possibly possess the fortune and wisdom to subdue it? Regardless of what Sheikhi is up to, and regardless of that old dog, the Seeder, hiding behind the scenes, what is the purpose of this elaborate scheme…

Whether it's true or not, whether you have it or not, whether you want it or not, from this moment on, it is true, it is true, it is true!

Even if he can't do it, I can help him!

I can be a wolf too, and I can love Bai Bang too!

Even if it means going against the whole world, Ji Jue is willing to be a loyal supporter of Mr. Sheikh!
Otherwise, how long would it take to find the wolf by secretly searching on your own? This kind of mess really needs everyone's help, using passion and bonds to solve everything!

These days, those bastards in Tacheng have been living a little too comfortably...

It's time for everyone to eat some more shit!
In the dead silence, Ji Jue pinched his chin and suddenly chuckled softly.

"Since that's the case, let's make the Empire suffer a little longer!"
.
"My surname is Ji, and I'm Chao—"

"Where the hell have you been?!"

"Please speak!"

At this moment, Tang Qian, who was left behind in the sergeant's dormitory, was almost going crazy.

Looking back at the mess in the room, she felt like an ant on a hot pan, pacing anxiously in circles.

We have to hurry!

There was someone knocking on the door.

The speed is getting faster and faster.

He started sweating.

"Lieutenant Colonel Erica? Are you there, Lieutenant Colonel?"

The dormitory manager stood outside, his brow furrowed, his expression gradually turning serious. He had already received an alarm and come to check when the maintenance worker's access had expired and he hadn't left yet.

After receiving no answer to her calls and knocking on the door, she pulled her keys from her pocket: "Lieutenant Colonel Erica, I need to come in—"

A soft click.

The locked door was right in front of him, slightly ajar.

She revealed a flushed face, looking outside. A few strands of hair clung to her face amidst the sweltering sweat, as if she had just finished exercising, and she was panting heavily.

"Huh? Sorry, I was... running, I didn't hear you."

Erica smiled charmingly and looked at the manager: "Is it urgent?"

The manager was stunned, speechless.

Immediately, he shook his head subconsciously.

"Ah, no, it's, uh... it's just..."

Wisely, the administrator didn't delve into what had happened. Suppressing his shock, he coughed twice and said, "Sorry to bother you."

Turned around and left.

The door closed once again.

In the stuffy room, 'Erica' turned around and looked at the dumbfounded Tang Qian, "Alright, put your things away, don't make any trouble."

The voice was melodious, yet the tone was so familiar.

Old Tang remained stiff, incredulous.

Just as he was about to pull out his knife and fight to the death, he heard a "Biu~" sound, and a person appeared out of thin air in the room.

The young lady, who had just been fighting for her life, stepped out of the unfolded mercury cube, tidied her makeup, and then sent the administrator away.

In front of Tang Qian, with a flick of his finger, the room, which had been in complete disarray, was restored to its original state in an instant, including the electrical box that Tang Qian had dismantled to pieces.

"What the hell?!"

The large group of Chosen Ones uttered incredulous, uncultured voices: "You have this skill too?"

With a blink of an eye, she transforms into a young lady?
During the sacrificial ceremony, the fourth great-uncle, who was quietly watching from the screen, couldn't help but roll his eyes—damn it, idiot, is that the point?!
He glanced, intentionally or unintentionally, at the seemingly ordinary mercury cube, the vortex it had just created, and the teleportation ability that could penetrate the Empire's layers of detection and even phase blockade...

Unable to restrain themselves any longer, they gasped for breath.

This immense power to control all directions and manipulate time was only a fleeting glimpse, yet it was enough to astonish even the Fourth Grandfather, who had fully witnessed the grandeur of the Eternal Empire at its peak.

The Emperor's Hand!

It really is the hand of the Emperor...

Good heavens, are we really going to rebuild the empire?!
While it is true that the power of the Sky Orbit is indeed at play, the vast majority of it was achieved by Ji Jue relying on the power of the Doomsday Express.

After being reborn, the special train, which used to only cycle between stations, was finally able to set its own route and barely managed to run.

At best, it's just a further development of the 'return command' from the previous one-click return-to-town function, which can fix the coordinates to other items as a temporary teleportation guide.

However, with Ji Jue's abilities, he could barely bring one person in and out, which was already the limit. Moreover, if he did it too many times, without enough time to clean up the traces, he might leave some marks behind.

At this moment, when 'Ji Jue' once again appeared under the guise of a young lady and looked at Tang Qian in front of him, the veteran group couldn't help but shudder.

"In that case, I won't disturb the boss's good time."

Without a second thought, he picked up his toolbox and exclaimed, "Let's go!"

Snapped!
A small hand landed on Tang Qian's shoulder.

"What's the rush? The work isn't finished yet." Erica's small face peeked out from behind his shoulder, glancing at his sweaty face. Suddenly, she grinned and said, "Are you planning to run away with the bucket?"

"No, no! Boss, you're really wronging me by thinking that way."

Old Tang's eyes widened, his face filled with grief and indignation, but he couldn't help but shuffle towards the door, wanting to slip away and really not wanting to get involved anymore.

Unfortunately, I can't move.

Fourth Uncle has taken over!

"Go through fire and water, boss!" The fourth uncle's voice boomed from the back of his neck, "Just give the order!"

As a result, Ji Jue's smile became even more delightful.

"Let's confirm this first, your four-dimensional chrysanthemum... cough cough, that Inheritance Burning Ritual..." Ji Jue asked curiously, "It should be able to hold anything, right?"

"..."

In the brief silence, Tang Qian looked into those expectant eyes and began to sweat.

(End of this chapter)