Brother Who Determines the Fate of the Nation: My Great Emperor's Cultivation Level Exposed by

The long and terrifying night on the forbidden island has finally passed.

In the center of the camp, several blinding white lights flashed without warning.

As the light faded, several figures appeared out of thin air.

They were the chosen ones who were torn to pieces in yesterday's ferocious beast tide.

Park Ji-eun from Daehan Kingdom held her forehead, her face so gloomy it could drip water.

The excruciating pain of being pierced through the body by sharp claws at the moment of death seemed to still linger in the nerves.

She didn't want to experience that helplessness and fear a second time.

Just then, a slight buzzing sound attracted everyone's attention.

Alice, the chosen one of America, is piloting a tiny drone the size of a palm.

The drone took off nimbly and flew silently into the depths of the distant jungle.

She is the daughter of a chaebol, and the high-tech equipment she brings far surpasses that of others.

"Found it."

A few minutes later, Alison retrieved the drone, a look of barely suppressed joy on her face.

She looked around and immediately summoned Princess Victoria of the British Empire, Xue Nai of the Sakura Kingdom, and several other chosen ones from the Western camp. They gathered together and whispered their secret plot.

"In a valley three kilometers from the camp, I found a lake with very clear water."

Clean, fresh water.

These four words made everyone's breathing quicken.

In such a forbidden and desperate situation, water is life.

"We must take that place immediately."

"We outnumber them and have the best weapons. We'll form a defensive formation and push our way through! Any ferocious beasts that dare to seize our water will be killed without mercy."

"I agree."

Princess Victoria nodded gracefully, her words carrying an innate arrogance.

Yukina didn't speak, but simply drew her katana from her waist, showing her agreement through her actions.

A water-seeking alliance, led by the United States and encompassing several countries including the United Kingdom and the Cherry Blossom Country, was established in just a few minutes.

On the other side, Su Ruoruo was also feeling parched from the intense tension of the night and the fierce battle of the previous day; her lips were already somewhat chapped.

Seeing the large group gathering, she assumed they were about to move as a group, so she picked up the cold, gleaming sword that emitted a faint chill and prepared to follow.

However, she had only taken two steps when Alice blocked her way.

"stop."

Where are you going?

Su Ruoruo was taken aback by this sudden action, but still answered softly.

"Go find water."

"Looking for water?"

Alice laughed exaggeratedly, as if she had heard the funniest joke.

Victoria and Xue Nai, who were standing next to her, also cast mocking glances at her.

"Sorry, our alliance does not welcome people from China."

Alice's smile vanished, and she coldly announced.

"This water source will be controlled by our Western camp! You are not qualified to share it."

Princess Victoria covered her mouth with a handkerchief and chuckled softly.

"Alice, don't be so absolute. After all, she's a powerful figure from the Dragon Kingdom. Maybe she'll kneel down and beg us, and we might consider giving her a small bottle of water."

Naked rejection, undisguised isolation.

Their goal was to completely kick Su Ruoruo out of the team, leaving her to fend for herself on this perilous island.

The Dragon Kingdom's live stream room exploded instantly.

"Fuck! What are those bitches doing! Why won't they let Ruoruo go get a drink of water?!"

"This is outrageous! This is blatant bullying!"

"Ruoruo, ignore them! Use the sword from the forbidden area to kill them!"

"Don't be impulsive! They outnumber you and have the upper hand. A direct confrontation will only lead to losses!"

Su Ruoruo felt depressed after being openly humiliated by this group of people.

She longed to draw her sword and let these people taste the power of the Phoenix Flame.

But at that moment, a solitary yet invincible figure flashed through her mind in the sky.

My brother faced an entire sect, Foundation Establishment stage experts, and enemies swarming across the mountains and plains all by himself.

Did he back down? Did he beg for mercy?

No.

He simply and easily smashed all his enemies, all his taunts, and all his injustices with one punch after another.

Compared to the desperate situation her brother faced, what did the difficulties these people were causing her matter?

Su Ruoruo withdrew her gaze.

Finally, she turned around, gripped the Cold Light Sword, and walked step by step back to her sanctuary, where she sat down alone.

Her silence annoyed Alice and the others.

"Hmph, what an overconfident fool. I'd like to see how many days she can last without us."

Alice snorted coldly, feeling as if she had punched a cotton ball.

"Let's go, let her stay here and wait to die."

Alice's Water-Seeking Alliance finally arrived at the lake detected by the drone after traversing the jungle for more than half an hour.

Suddenly, everything became clear.

A crystal-clear lake shimmered in the morning light, its surface perfectly still.

"Found it, this is it!"

"Great! We're saved!"

Several Chosen Ones in the Alliance let out a suppressed cheer; the prolonged dehydration and stress had pushed their bodies and minds to the limit.

This clean water source is like an oasis in the desert.

Alice also wore a victor's smile!

She looked around and, after confirming there was no obvious danger, gave orders to the group.

"Everyone stay alert, take water in shifts, and don't let your guard down."

In order to consolidate her position in the alliance and to prove her worth, Yukina from the Sakura Kingdom took the initiative to step forward.

"I'll go first. I'll be in charge of forward surveillance and collecting the first batch of water."

She drew her katana from her waist, the cold blade flashing a sharp light in the sunlight.

Alice nodded in satisfaction; she was naturally happy to have someone willing to scout ahead.

"Go, Yukina, be careful."

Yukina didn't say anything more. She gripped her katana and moved cautiously toward the lake with the silent steps typical of a ninja.

She carefully observed the lake and her surroundings, and only after confirming that there was nothing unusual did she slowly squat down.

She dipped her military water bottle into the cool lake water.

The moment the kettle touched the lake surface.

boom!

The once calm, mirror-like lake surface suddenly erupted with a huge splash without warning.

A hideous head shot out from underwater like lightning.

It was a giant crocodile, five meters long, covered in thick black scales.

Each scale is covered with sharp barbs.

[Warning! Warning! A Japanese player has encountered a Class D ferocious beast, a black-armored crocodile!]

A warning was issued for the forbidden area, and the world watched the D-class crocodile's next move. They hoped the crocodile was benevolent and wouldn't harm the Chosen One!

But it opened its gaping maw, filled with interlocking fangs, and aimed directly at Xue Nai, who was crouching by the lake.

It all happened so fast that Yukina didn't have time to react at all.

She only had time to hold her katana horizontally in front of her, attempting to parry.

But the black-armored crocodile's attack speed completely exceeded her nerve reaction limits.

puff!

The crocodile's enormous mouth completely ignored her steel katana and bit down hard on her left leg.

"Aaaaaah!"

A piercing scream, so shrill it was inhuman, instantly shattered the tranquility of the lakeside.

Yukina was being dragged along by an irresistible force.

She frantically swung her katana, hacking wildly at the black-armored crocodile's head and eyes.

when!when!when!

The blade collided with the scales, but could only leave shallow white marks on them.

A hint of extreme human cruelty and mockery flashed in the murky eyes of the black-armored crocodile.

It suddenly swung its head, then propelled its massive body through the water to unleash its most lethal hunting technique.

Death Roll!

Glug glug!

The crocodile's massive body spun rapidly in the water, causing Yukina, who was being held tightly in its jaws, to tumble along with it.

Click!

A sickening, bone-crushing sound echoed across the lakeside.

Under the terrifying strangulation force, Yukina's left leg was torn off from the root of her thigh.

Blood instantly stained the clear lake water beneath her.

"ah--!"

Yukina let out the most desperate wail of her life; the excruciating pain and blood loss left her mind blank.

This bloody and terrifying scene completely shattered the psychological defenses of everyone in the Water-Seeking Alliance behind the scenes.

Princess Victoria was so frightened that she covered her mouth and trembled uncontrollably.

The other chosen ones' legs went weak, and some even collapsed to the ground, their crotches soaked with sweat.

"Monster! A monster!"

"Run! Run!"

Alice screamed, the first to recover from the extreme fear.

She didn't even glance at Yukina struggling in the blood, and turned to flee frantically back into the jungle she had come from.

Her actions became the final straw that broke the camel's back.

"Retreat! Retreat now!"

"Forget about her, we can't beat her!"

The Water-Seeking Alliance, which had initially sworn to stand together through thick and thin, crumbled instantly in the face of a real threat of death.

No one stepped forward to help.

Not a single person lingered for Yukina for even a second longer.

Everyone, including the princess of the British Empire, scattered like birds and beasts, desperately fleeing into the depths of the jungle.

In the global live stream room.

The live stream in Japan fell into complete silence the moment Yukina was bitten.

When they saw Xue Nai's leg being ripped off, and when they saw their so-called allies turn and run away without hesitation, their pent-up emotions finally exploded.

"Baka! Baka yarou!"

"Damn it! Those beasts from that beautiful country! They actually abandoned Yukina!"

"Allies? This is what allies are? They're nothing but a bunch of cowards, a bunch of treacherous scum!"

"Save her! Someone please save Yukina!"

Countless viewers in Japan had bloodshot eyes!

They slammed their fists on the table, smashed their keyboards, and unleashed a torrent of impotent rage and curses at the screen!

But they could only watch helplessly as their chosen ones were ruthlessly abandoned by their allies on the lakeshore, awaiting their deaths in despair.

Alice and her group scrambled back to their original camp.

Everyone was dressed in rags, their faces covered in mud and cold sweat, looking extremely disheveled.

They collapsed to the ground, panting heavily.

In the live stream of the American country, countless viewers were on the edge of their seats.

"Thank goodness, Alice ran away."

"But what about Yukina from the Sakura Country? She's still by the lake!"

"That crocodile was terrifying; a D-level ferocious beast is simply beyond the capabilities of the current Chosen Ones!"

After catching her breath briefly at the camp, Alice forced herself to calm down.

She knew very well that she had organized this water-finding operation, and that Xue Nai had gone to scout ahead on her orders.

If Yukina really dies here, the Sakura Kingdom will surely suffer the punishment of its national destiny.

At that time, the United States, as the leader of the alliance, will definitely be pushed to the forefront of international public opinion and bear the brunt of Japan's wrath.

Alice cannot bear this responsibility.

We must save her.

An idea quickly took shape in Alice's mind.

But how could they save it? They had witnessed the black-armored crocodile's defensive capabilities firsthand; even sword and axe strikes only left white marks, and conventional weapons were completely useless.

Just then.

Alice caught a glimpse of a quiet figure in the corner of the camp.

Su Ruoruo.

Cold Light Sword.

First-order magical artifact.

Alice instantly recalled the forbidden area notification's description of the sword: frost attribute.

Water, ice.

Restraint, absolute restraint.

Alice's face lit up with ecstasy; she had found a lifeline.

She immediately jumped up from the ground, straightened her messy blonde curls and tattered clothes, and strode toward Princess Victoria and the others.

"We have a way to save Yukina."

She lowered her voice and spoke quickly.

Victoria and several other Western chosen ones cast questioning glances at her.

"Use that dragon girl's sword."

Alice pointed to Su Ruoruo in the distance.

"That sword is ice-elemental. With it, we can freeze the lake and restrict that beast's movements. Then, if we all attack together, we can definitely kill it and rescue Yukina."

Her plan sounded flawless and full of hope.

Princess Victoria immediately understood her intention, and a hint of arrogance returned to her pale face.

"That's right, this is our only chance."

The group quickly reached an agreement.

Alice took a deep breath, her face instantly transforming into one of deep sorrow and extreme anxiety.

She led Victoria and the others quickly to Su Ruoruo.

"Miss Su Ruoruo."

Alice's address was so polite it gave me goosebumps.

Su Ruoruo slowly opened her eyes, her clear gaze calmly looking at the people in front of her who had just been mocking her so much not long ago.

"Xue Nai is in danger. She's trapped by a D-rank beast by the lake and could die at any moment."

"We are all fellow citizens of this planet! In this dire situation, we should unite! Form a community with a shared future for mankind! Let's fight this crisis together!"

"Your sword is the only hope to save her now."

"So please lend us your sword so we can stage a perfect rescue."

She spread her hands and made her demands with a sense of entitlement.

It was as if Su Ruoruo borrowing the sword was a matter of course, an inescapable duty.

Princess Victoria, standing behind her, also covered her mouth with a handkerchief and chimed in with a compassionate tone.

"Yes, as a major power in the East, shouldn't China demonstrate its due responsibility as a major power at a time like this? This concerns a precious life, and it also concerns the face of all humankind."

His words were spoken with an air of righteousness and grandeur.

They stood on the moral high ground and tried to use righteousness to blackmail Su Ruoruo.

In the Dragon Kingdom's live stream room, the audience instantly went wild.

"I'm disgusted. What are these people's faces made of? A corner of a city wall?"

"They just kicked Ruoruo out and left her to fend for herself, and now that they realize they can't handle her, they're coming back to morally blackmail her?"

"A community with a shared future for mankind? Pshaw! Why didn't you say we were a community when you were bullying Ruoruo just now?"

"Ruoruo, please don't lend them the money! These ungrateful wretches aren't worth saving!"