Man on the ark, forced to become king

"Isn't this going a bit too far?"

As their fight escalated, the neighbor stroked his chin, unsure whether he should intervene.

Sisters sparring... this shouldn't be like this, right?

It was alright at first, but now it looks like a life-or-death struggle. Is it really necessary?

If the fighting continues like this, the battlefield will escalate further, and one side will inevitably be injured. It's not impossible for both sides to suffer heavy losses, which would inevitably damage the harmony between the sisters.

Although he didn't see any harmony between the two sisters...

"Gentlemen, let's stop for now."

With a sigh, Lin Lu stepped forward, and black and white flames suddenly ignited, burning away the surging ink.

It was still that same pure white space, where the sun, moon, and stars had all disappeared, and the barren mountains and dry waters had vanished, as if nothing had ever changed.

"You came here just to show off in front of me? Well, you win!"

The black and white flames drifted in the pure white space, showing a faint tendency to spread.

Watching the flames burn recklessly in her little world, and seeing her sister across from her looking so annoying, Xi suddenly felt a little wronged. She sniffed, threw down her sword in despair, and squatted down on the ground.

"Hey! Put that fire away, you're scaring my sister to tears!"

Nian has always been timid, but he never expected that staying at home for so many years would not only fail to improve his courage, but would actually make him even more timid.

Although the flames were indeed quite terrifying... there was no need to be so scared, was there?

Where did that stern, prideful demeanor go?

"You're the one who's crying!"

Xi sat down on the ground, hugging her knees, still stubbornly arguing.

Why does this feel so surreal, like something out of a melodramatic TV series where an older sister brings a villain to bully her younger sister?

Lin, the villain, felt she had been unfairly blamed for Nian's actions and quickly put away the burning black flames to prevent further damage to Xi's mental state.

How effective this thing is against other gods remains to be seen, but it's incredibly effective against Xi, practically a special attack against her.

The painting on paper was completely destroyed by the flames. No matter how realistic the world in the painting was, it could not last long under the scorching black flames.

Moreover, the black flames released after the predetermined death naturally possess the power to burn gods, and also have a special damage bonus to the creations of gods.

But she's a god who's lived for thousands of years, surely she wouldn't be so psychologically fragile? Or did she suffer some serious psychological trauma in the past?

Looking at Xi, who was curled up in a ball with her knees drawn up and looking aggrieved, and Nian, who was standing next to her looking a little helpless, Lin Lu felt increasingly guilty.

He didn't do anything except bring a token!

How did things end up like this, with the two sisters suddenly making up and becoming close again, while he, who was just watching the show, inexplicably became the villain?

When the city gate catches fire, the fish in the moat suffer the consequences.

This is no way to take the blame like this!

That girl is a real menace; nothing good ever comes from being with her!

"Okay, okay, don't cry, don't cry. How about I show you something fun?"

Nian huddled next to Xi and took out that huge 'quantum firecracker' again.

"Go away!"

Xi turned her head away angrily, seemingly feeling that her current state was truly embarrassing. She tried her best to tighten her small face to make herself look more dignified.

Although it is of no use.

Just by squatting down there, she had already reduced her authority to a negative level; now all that's left is embarrassment.

Seeing her like this, Lin Lu found it inexplicably funny, but she was afraid of upsetting her fragile heart and dared not laugh out loud, feeling extremely uncomfortable holding it in.

"Ahem, Miss Xi, don't misunderstand. Your sister and I are here this time because we need your help with something."

There's no way to count on Nian; that girl just doesn't have a silver tongue. If she keeps stirring things up, Xi might faint on the spot from anger.

Left with no other option, Lin Lu had to explain herself to prevent the misunderstanding from escalating further.

They didn't come here to fight; they wanted to take Xi out with them for a stroll. If they had spoken properly from the beginning, things wouldn't have turned out this way.

However, Nian's words were so infuriating that they immediately provoked Xi.

"You want my help? Is this how you ask for help?"

After Nian stopped being sarcastic, Xi's emotions calmed down considerably. Upon hearing this, she retorted sarcastically, almost saying "get lost" directly.

To be honest, with an older sister like this around, Lin Lu must have been bullied quite a bit over the years. She felt that Xi's ability to maintain a relatively calm and peaceful attitude in her interactions was already a testament to her high level of self-cultivation.

"What happened today was a complete accident. Our purpose was really just to invite you out for a walk."

"Forget it, I don't want to go out. I only want to see the two of you, especially her. Now, immediately, get out of my sight!"

Xi stared at Nian with her eyes wide open, her face full of sullen glee. Compared to her initial appearance, which resembled a fairy from a painting, Xi looked much more real and adorable.

It's true that distance makes the heart grow fonder. If you don't get to know her better, the impression of her as an ice queen will probably linger for a long time, based only on her initial demeanor.

Putting her aside, even when Nian is quiet, she has a very classical charm—although she is almost never quiet.

"Don't say that. I'm the older sister, at least give me some face."

The way Nian behaved towards Xi today was also a bit strange. After all, she is an immortal being who has lived for a long time. Who would really act like a little girl? But Xi just happened to be like this today.

In the first half, Xi was quite normal, and the fighting felt the same as usual. However, in the second half, after the appearance of those black and white mixed flames, Xi started to act strangely.

The exact reason why things turned out this way is still unknown, but she also knows that it's best not to provoke Xi at this time. As for what happened just now... that was just out of habit.

"Humph!"

Xi glared at her, turned her head away, and snorted coldly. She didn't want to talk to this annoying person. She kept her knees tucked in, which did not show her indifference but rather a bit of arrogance.

Well... she's quite cute.

It makes you want to hug her and give her a good rub.

Of course, impulsive as it may be, Lin Lu doesn't consider herself a pervert. She couldn't bring herself to do something as perverted as hugging and rubbing someone in front of their older sister.

He thought for a moment, then said very sincerely, "Miss Xi, we really have no ill intentions. I haven't made a move yet, have I? If we really had any intentions, wouldn't it be better if we acted together? Besides, Nian is your sister, how could he harm you?"

As she said this, Lin Lu shuddered and inadvertently lifted her clothes slightly, revealing a black, alien-shaped short knife tucked at her waist. An aura that was extremely deadly and dangerous to gods instantly spread out, startling Xi, who was sitting on the ground, so much so that she almost exploded on the spot.

This is a threat, isn't it? This must be a threat, right?

Who asks for help with this kind of attitude?!

Chapter 114 Little Sister Xi Gua

"Gulu~"

The sound of swallowing saliva echoed within the pure white painting space. It wasn't very loud, but the space was so vast and empty that even the faintest sound was crystal clear.

As for where the sound came from...

Xi's face flushed red, and she lowered her head even further. Nian's lips curled up slightly, but she quickly suppressed it.

Her younger sister has always been shy and timid, so it's best not to provoke her now. Things can backfire, and even a rabbit will bite when cornered.

but……

Nian pondered for a moment and discovered a crucial problem—Xi's emotional vulnerability had not only failed to be repaired over time, but had actually grown larger.

In ancient times, a true dragon once used the power of his entire nation to rebel against the gods, causing endless war and staining the earth with blood.

From then on, the fate of the Great Yan Kingdom was solely in the hands of the True Dragon and the people of Great Yan. All the gods died or fled, leaving only one deity remaining within the territory of the Yan Kingdom!

That god was named 'Sui'.

In that battle, He betrayed His own kind and joined the side of the true dragon, which made Him hated by the other gods. Before leaving, the living gods cursed and severely injured Him, forcing Him to fall into a deep sleep and split Him into twelve fragments in order to wash away the curse of the gods and return in the future.

Both Nian and Xi are fragments of the original Sui beast, originating from the same source, and they address each other as brothers and sisters.

However, the reason why the Year Beast split itself was not because it wanted to be eternally succumbed. It was still plotting its return. Therefore, all of these fragments have a foreseeable future—when the Year Beast awakens again, the fragments will disappear and return to the whole.

As time passed, Sui's consciousness gradually awakened. The nightmare of his impending demise always loomed over the twelve gods who had emerged from Sui. If they relaxed their guard even slightly, the terrifying nightmare would sneak in.

Some of them couldn't bear the daily oppression and gradually went mad, and were suppressed by the Yan Kingdom. Others had already dissipated and become part of the Year Beast. All those who remained conscious were still able to barely endure it.

The year is like this, and so is the evening.

However, the extent to which each person can cope with the invasion of the beast's will varies.

Nian never gave up hope, wandering the earth for thousands of years, searching for that possible hope. Xi, after experiencing too many failures, basically gave up, locking herself in the painting and unwilling to leave, waiting for that day to come, and even afraid to fall asleep.

To put it bluntly, they were terrified, terrified to death.

She feared the power of age and the approach of death, so she could only numb herself with the false world of paintings. It wasn't quite a life of debauchery, but it was pretty close.

Perhaps it was precisely because of this that, upon seeing the flames and weapons that could truly kill gods, the fear she displayed almost overwhelmed her will. A dignified being with a history spanning millennia crouched on the ground, trembling like a child.

Nian could understand this. In the end, she was also afraid of the threat from the Year Beast, but she wouldn't show it as obviously as Xi.

But... if this fear continues to grow, how long can Xi maintain this clear-headed state?

The invasion of age is everywhere, like a nightmare that tightly binds each of them. The slightest flaw in their mental state will be magnified infinitely. With each rise and fall, once, twice, three times, how many more times can Xi hold on?

Perhaps a moment of carelessness will allow the beast to seize one's mind, causing one to sink into eternal depravity, becoming mad and blind, just like... those brothers and sisters who have already been suppressed.