Chapter 370: Star, the Children of the Emperor’s Seat (5)
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Chapter 370: Star, the Children of the Emperor’s Seat (5)
The throne room of the Shi Yuan Castle was beautifully decorated in red and gold. Sitting on the throne, Qi Gong looked down at Chang-Sun and the others. With the throne at the top of a platform with ninety-nine steps, anyone who entered the hall would have to look up to see him.
Qi Gong was wearing the same clothes that the Emperor’s Seat used to wear. A myeonryugwan with long beading threads was on his head, covering almost his entire face, and a ferocious Dragon was embroidered on his royal robe. He started dressing like this when he proclaimed himself as the second ‘Tian Shi Yuan,’ the heir to the Emperor’s Seat.
“I never allowed you to enter,” Qi Gong said, sounding tired and lethargic.
His tone actually also resembled an emperor from ancient times, but there was also a hint of annoyance in his face. Having followed Chang-Sun into the hall, Shi Lou, Tu Si, Dou, and Suo Guan stood awkwardly, refusing to dare look Qi Gong in the eyes. They were ruler and subjects now, not children of the Emperor’s Seat, who were equals.
Chang-Sun found the whole thing ludicrous. Although the Emperor’s Seat also called himself the king of , he only used his authority when dealing with Heavenly Spirit demonic Celestials and Earthly Fiend monster Celestials.
When embracing someone as his child, the Emperor’s Seat didn’t try to save face or assert his dominance. Even though his children sometimes found it difficult to be around him due to his high position, he tried to make sure his relationship with his children was never authoritative. Unfortunately, Qi Gong didn’t seem to be doing the same.
‘Well, he’s had a problem with it ever since he was in ,’ Chang-Sun recalled.
While Chang-Sun was in as the foster son of the Emperor’s Seat, he butted heads with Qi Gong the most. Because of his defiant nature, Chang-Sun always thought of Qi Gong, who valued authority the most, as an eyesore. On the other hand, Qi Gong didn’t get along well with Chang-Sun and his group for discrediting his father’s authority.
When Richardus started a rebellion, bringing down the Emperor’s Seat from the seat of ‘Tian Shi Yuan,’ Qi Gong could have thought that the Emperor’s Seat lost his seat because of his non-authoritative approach with his children.
Regardless of the reason, Qi Gong greeted Chang-Sun, an invader, as the leader and king of the . That alone made it seem as if he wouldn’t voluntarily yield at all. However, that was what Chang-Sun actually wanted.
‘Submissive Qi Gong... Just thinking about it is gross,’ Chang-Sun thought. If Qi Gong acted that way, he would have thought that Qi Gong was scheming to backstab him.
“This is one of Father’s legacies for his children,” Chang-Sun said. The mention of their father made Qi Gong’s eyebrows furrow.
“How dare you call him Father after shoving him into a pit?!” Qi Gong gritted his teeth.
The lethargy in Qi Gong’s eyes was replaced by anger. He looked ready to spring to his feet from the throne.
However, Chang-Sun remained nonchalant. “I saw many things on the way over here. Buildings, roads, landscape, this Shi Yuan Castle... Everything looks exactly like the vacation home that Father always used to talk about.”
Whenever the topic of taking a break was mentioned, the Emperor’s Seat always talked about a vacation home.
“Someday, all this chaos will end, and peace will come. When that time comes, let’s have a picnic somewhere scenic and quiet.”
Due to starting conquests everywhere, the Emperor’s Seat became so busy that he was swamped with work almost every day.
“I built a vacation home in a spot no one would be able to find. I’m sure you all will like it,” the Emperor’s Seat added.
“Where is this vacation home?”Was it Shi Lou or Suo Guan? One of his older children asked, wondering about the place that they had only ever heard about.
“It’s a secret. I want to surprise you all, so it’ll be no fun if I tell you where it is now,”the Emperor’s Seat answered, smiling mischievously and enigmatically.
All his children laughed happily and waited for the peace that would come someday, wishing to spend peaceful time with their father. They were neglected by the world all their lives, so the warm words of the Emperor’s Seat always gave them strength.
During his entire walk in the Shi Yuan Castle, Chang-Sun unconsciously realized that this was the vacation home that the Emperor’s Seat always talked about. A secret spot where no one would find. Definitely, no one would think that a vacation home was in one of the Seven Wonders. Chang-Sun wasn’t sure what the Emperor’s Seat had done, but the Incendiary Burial Whale was especially favorable to the in particular.
‘I can’t agree that it has good scenery, though,’ Chang-Sun thought.
Their vacation home couldn’t remain as a vacation home. Since the Emperor’s Seat couldn’t keep the promise he made to his children, they chose this place as their hideout instead.
“So are you going to destroy this vacation home?” Qi Gong cynically asked.
Chang-Sun shook his head. “No, I want to preserve it using any means necessary.”
This place not only had their father’s touch but was also built for his children. Chang-Sun couldn’t just blow it up.
Thump!
When Qi Gong pulled up his roomy right sleeve, Chang-Sun’s face darkened. His arm was covered with gray squirming ghosts.
The Anomaly was trying to take over Qi Gong’s body.
“... I failed and got infected instead. I don’t have much time left, and... I was left with only a few options in the situation.”
For some reason, Chang-Sun could already tell what Qi Gong’s decision was.
“The Incendiary Burial Whale will self-detonate in several minutes,” Qi Gong added.
“...!”
“...!”
“Qi Gong! Why would you do something so dangerous?!”
All the children except for Chang-Sun were appalled.
“You plan to disappear with the Incendiary Burial Whale after all your younger siblings escape.” Chang-Sun guessed. “Is there any way to deactivate the self-detonation command?”
“As far as I know, there isn’t. Half of my consciousness has already synchronized with the Incendiary Burial Whale, so the command I made the island perceive has become definite.” Qi Gong shook his head. He remained calm as he talked about his death. “So get out of here. Quick. It’s not too late yet. I know that there were almost zero casualties in this invasion. You now consider all the younger siblings as your own, don’t you? Take everyone and get out. I’ll be able to hold out until then.”
“Qi Gong!”
“Why would you do something like that?! Why?!”
The older children resisted fervently, and Suo Guan even shed tears. Some tried to bring Qi Gong with them by force, but he refused because the Anomaly had already corroded and eaten up the lower half of his body. All that was left was Qi Gong’s heart and brain.
“Instead of acting like your eldest brother even just once, I only ever scolded and yelled at you. I’m trying to act like one for the first time, so please take everyone with you. This is my first request as your eldest brother,” Qi Gong told Chang-Sun, trying to take Chang-Sun’s hand for the first time after all the conflicts he had against him, but...
“I refuse.” Chang-Sun climbed up the ninety-nine platform steps, walking past the shocked crowd.
Tap, tap!
Chang-Sun reached the throne. Still seated, Qi Gong was the one looking up at Chang-Sun now.
“You said that you’re our eldest brother, didn’t you? Then don’t give up. Keep taking care of your siblings,” Chang-Sun quietly said.
Qi Gong’s lips trembled. “... What are you going to do?”
“What do you mean?” Chang-Sun smiled faintly. “I’m helping you as your brother.”
Chang-Sun took Qi Gong’s hand, which the Anomaly had corroded, and poured energy into it. The Anomaly fiercely resisted, pushing Chang-Sun’s offensive away. Having no intention to lose, Chang-Sun’s Anomaly turned more vivid and clashed against Qi Gong’s, infiltrating the Incendiary Burial Whale’s consciousness.
A collision between two Anomalies. Chang-Sun would absorb Qi Gong’s and make the entire Incendiary Burial Whale his.
Woosh, woosh, woosh...!
―Devour an Anomaly? You might be the one who gets eaten instead.
An Anomaly was an abnormal phenomenon. Making a mistake while dealing with one could put even a Celestial in danger. It would only get unfathomably more dangerous if the Anomaly was one of the Seven Wonders, but...
‘Who can take over a consciousness where Odin is?’ Chang-Sun scoffed.
―You have a point. Hahahaha!
Chang-Sun trusted the depth of his subconsciousness realm, which was created after going through samsara six hundred sixty-five times. If Chang-Sun could entrap the Incendiary Burial Whale in that realm, his Anomaly would evolve even further, putting him one step closer to becoming an Outer Celestial.
‘You said that [Naglfar] is made from ghosts’ grudges, right? Let’s make one right here.’ Chang-Sun grinned.
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Chapter 370: Star, the Children of the Emperor’s Seat (5)
The throne room of the Shi Yuan Castle was beautifully decorated in red and gold. Sitting on the throne, Qi Gong looked down at Chang-Sun and the others. With the throne at the top of a platform with ninety-nine steps, anyone who entered the hall would have to look up to see him.
Qi Gong was wearing the same clothes that the Emperor’s Seat used to wear. A myeonryugwan with long beading threads was on his head, covering almost his entire face, and a ferocious Dragon was embroidered on his royal robe. He started dressing like this when he proclaimed himself as the second ‘Tian Shi Yuan,’ the heir to the Emperor’s Seat.
“I never allowed you to enter,” Qi Gong said, sounding tired and lethargic.
His tone actually also resembled an emperor from ancient times, but there was also a hint of annoyance in his face. Having followed Chang-Sun into the hall, Shi Lou, Tu Si, Dou, and Suo Guan stood awkwardly, refusing to dare look Qi Gong in the eyes. They were ruler and subjects now, not children of the Emperor’s Seat, who were equals.
Chang-Sun found the whole thing ludicrous. Although the Emperor’s Seat also called himself the king of , he only used his authority when dealing with Heavenly Spirit demonic Celestials and Earthly Fiend monster Celestials.
When embracing someone as his child, the Emperor’s Seat didn’t try to save face or assert his dominance. Even though his children sometimes found it difficult to be around him due to his high position, he tried to make sure his relationship with his children was never authoritative. Unfortunately, Qi Gong didn’t seem to be doing the same.
‘Well, he’s had a problem with it ever since he was in ,’ Chang-Sun recalled.
While Chang-Sun was in as the foster son of the Emperor’s Seat, he butted heads with Qi Gong the most. Because of his defiant nature, Chang-Sun always thought of Qi Gong, who valued authority the most, as an eyesore. On the other hand, Qi Gong didn’t get along well with Chang-Sun and his group for discrediting his father’s authority.
When Richardus started a rebellion, bringing down the Emperor’s Seat from the seat of ‘Tian Shi Yuan,’ Qi Gong could have thought that the Emperor’s Seat lost his seat because of his non-authoritative approach with his children.
Regardless of the reason, Qi Gong greeted Chang-Sun, an invader, as the leader and king of the . That alone made it seem as if he wouldn’t voluntarily yield at all. However, that was what Chang-Sun actually wanted.
‘Submissive Qi Gong... Just thinking about it is gross,’ Chang-Sun thought. If Qi Gong acted that way, he would have thought that Qi Gong was scheming to backstab him.
“This is one of Father’s legacies for his children,” Chang-Sun said. The mention of their father made Qi Gong’s eyebrows furrow.
“How dare you call him Father after shoving him into a pit?!” Qi Gong gritted his teeth.
The lethargy in Qi Gong’s eyes was replaced by anger. He looked ready to spring to his feet from the throne.
However, Chang-Sun remained nonchalant. “I saw many things on the way over here. Buildings, roads, landscape, this Shi Yuan Castle... Everything looks exactly like the vacation home that Father always used to talk about.”
Whenever the topic of taking a break was mentioned, the Emperor’s Seat always talked about a vacation home.
“Someday, all this chaos will end, and peace will come. When that time comes, let’s have a picnic somewhere scenic and quiet.”
Due to starting conquests everywhere, the Emperor’s Seat became so busy that he was swamped with work almost every day.
“I built a vacation home in a spot no one would be able to find. I’m sure you all will like it,” the Emperor’s Seat added.
“Where is this vacation home?”Was it Shi Lou or Suo Guan? One of his older children asked, wondering about the place that they had only ever heard about.
“It’s a secret. I want to surprise you all, so it’ll be no fun if I tell you where it is now,”the Emperor’s Seat answered, smiling mischievously and enigmatically.
All his children laughed happily and waited for the peace that would come someday, wishing to spend peaceful time with their father. They were neglected by the world all their lives, so the warm words of the Emperor’s Seat always gave them strength.
During his entire walk in the Shi Yuan Castle, Chang-Sun unconsciously realized that this was the vacation home that the Emperor’s Seat always talked about. A secret spot where no one would find. Definitely, no one would think that a vacation home was in one of the Seven Wonders. Chang-Sun wasn’t sure what the Emperor’s Seat had done, but the Incendiary Burial Whale was especially favorable to the in particular.
‘I can’t agree that it has good scenery, though,’ Chang-Sun thought.
Their vacation home couldn’t remain as a vacation home. Since the Emperor’s Seat couldn’t keep the promise he made to his children, they chose this place as their hideout instead.
“So are you going to destroy this vacation home?” Qi Gong cynically asked.
Chang-Sun shook his head. “No, I want to preserve it using any means necessary.”
This place not only had their father’s touch but was also built for his children. Chang-Sun couldn’t just blow it up.
Thump!
When Qi Gong pulled up his roomy right sleeve, Chang-Sun’s face darkened. His arm was covered with gray squirming ghosts.
The Anomaly was trying to take over Qi Gong’s body.
“... I failed and got infected instead. I don’t have much time left, and... I was left with only a few options in the situation.”
For some reason, Chang-Sun could already tell what Qi Gong’s decision was.
“The Incendiary Burial Whale will self-detonate in several minutes,” Qi Gong added.
“...!”
“...!”
“Qi Gong! Why would you do something so dangerous?!”
All the children except for Chang-Sun were appalled.
“You plan to disappear with the Incendiary Burial Whale after all your younger siblings escape.” Chang-Sun guessed. “Is there any way to deactivate the self-detonation command?”
“As far as I know, there isn’t. Half of my consciousness has already synchronized with the Incendiary Burial Whale, so the command I made the island perceive has become definite.” Qi Gong shook his head. He remained calm as he talked about his death. “So get out of here. Quick. It’s not too late yet. I know that there were almost zero casualties in this invasion. You now consider all the younger siblings as your own, don’t you? Take everyone and get out. I’ll be able to hold out until then.”
“Qi Gong!”
“Why would you do something like that?! Why?!”
The older children resisted fervently, and Suo Guan even shed tears. Some tried to bring Qi Gong with them by force, but he refused because the Anomaly had already corroded and eaten up the lower half of his body. All that was left was Qi Gong’s heart and brain.
“Instead of acting like your eldest brother even just once, I only ever scolded and yelled at you. I’m trying to act like one for the first time, so please take everyone with you. This is my first request as your eldest brother,” Qi Gong told Chang-Sun, trying to take Chang-Sun’s hand for the first time after all the conflicts he had against him, but...
“I refuse.” Chang-Sun climbed up the ninety-nine platform steps, walking past the shocked crowd.
Tap, tap!
Chang-Sun reached the throne. Still seated, Qi Gong was the one looking up at Chang-Sun now.
“You said that you’re our eldest brother, didn’t you? Then don’t give up. Keep taking care of your siblings,” Chang-Sun quietly said.
Qi Gong’s lips trembled. “... What are you going to do?”
“What do you mean?” Chang-Sun smiled faintly. “I’m helping you as your brother.”
Chang-Sun took Qi Gong’s hand, which the Anomaly had corroded, and poured energy into it. The Anomaly fiercely resisted, pushing Chang-Sun’s offensive away. Having no intention to lose, Chang-Sun’s Anomaly turned more vivid and clashed against Qi Gong’s, infiltrating the Incendiary Burial Whale’s consciousness.
A collision between two Anomalies. Chang-Sun would absorb Qi Gong’s and make the entire Incendiary Burial Whale his.
Woosh, woosh, woosh...!
―Devour an Anomaly? You might be the one who gets eaten instead.
An Anomaly was an abnormal phenomenon. Making a mistake while dealing with one could put even a Celestial in danger. It would only get unfathomably more dangerous if the Anomaly was one of the Seven Wonders, but...
‘Who can take over a consciousness where Odin is?’ Chang-Sun scoffed.
―You have a point. Hahahaha!
Chang-Sun trusted the depth of his subconsciousness realm, which was created after going through samsara six hundred sixty-five times. If Chang-Sun could entrap the Incendiary Burial Whale in that realm, his Anomaly would evolve even further, putting him one step closer to becoming an Outer Celestial.
‘You said that [Naglfar] is made from ghosts’ grudges, right? Let’s make one right here.’ Chang-Sun grinned.
Chapter 370: Star, the Children of the Emperor's Seat 5The throne room of the Shi Yuan Castle was beautifully decorated in red and gold. Sitting on the throne, Qi Gong looked down at Chang-Sun and the others. With the throne at the top of a platform with ninety-nine steps, anyone who entered the hall would have to look up to see him.Qi Gong was wearing the same clothes that the Emperor's Seat used to wear. A myeonryugwan with long beading threads was on his head, covering almost his entire face, and a ferocious Dragon was embroidered on his royal robe. He started dressing like this when he proclaimed himself as the second Tian Shi Yuan,' the heir to the Emperor's Seat.I never allowed you to enter, Qi Gong said, sounding tired and lethargic.His tone actually also resembled an emperor from ancient times, but there was also a hint of annoyance in his face. Having followed Chang-Sun into the hall, Shi Lou, Tu Si, Dou, and Suo Guan stood awkwardly, refusing to dare look Qi Gong in the eyes. They were ruler and subjects now, not children of the Emperor's Seat, who were equals.Chang-Sun found the whole thing ludicrous. Although the Emperor's Seat also called himself the king of , he only used his authority when dealing with Heavenly Spirit demonic Celestials and Earthly Fiend monster Celestials.When embracing someone as his child, the Emperor's Seat didn't try to save face or assert his dominance. Even though his children sometimes found it difficult to be around him due to his high position, he tried to make sure his relationship with his children was never authoritative. Unfortunately, Qi Gong didn't seem to be doing the same.Well, he's had a problem with it ever since he was in ,' Chang-Sun recalled.While Chang-Sun was in as the foster son of the Emperor's Seat, he butted heads with Qi Gong the most. Because of his defiant nature, Chang-Sun always thought of Qi Gong, who valued authority the most, as an eyesore. On the other hand, Qi Gong didn't get along well with Chang-Sun and his group for discrediting his father's authority.When Richardus started a rebellion, bringing down the Emperor's Seat from the seat of Tian Shi Yuan,' Qi Gong could have thought that the Emperor's Seat lost his seat because of his non-authoritative approach with his children.Regardless of the reason, Qi Gong greeted Chang-Sun, an invader, as the leader and king of the . That alone made it seem as if he wouldn't voluntarily yield at all. However, that was what Chang-Sun actually wanted.Submissive Qi Gong... Just thinking about it is gross,' Chang-Sun thought. If Qi Gong acted that way, he would have thought that Qi Gong was scheming to backstab him.This is one of Father's legacies for his children, Chang-Sun said. The mention of their father made Qi Gong's eyebrows furrow.How dare you call him Father after shoving him into a pit?! Qi Gong gritted his teeth.The lethargy in Qi Gong's eyes was replaced by anger. He looked ready to spring to his feet from the throne.However, Chang-Sun remained nonchalant. I saw many things on the way over here. Buildings, roads, landscape, this Shi Yuan Castle... Everything looks exactly like the vacation home that Father always used to talk about.Whenever the topic of taking a break was mentioned, the Emperor's Seat always talked about a vacation home.Someday, all this chaos will end, and peace will come. When that time comes, let's have a picnic somewhere scenic and quiet.Due to starting conquests everywhere, the Emperor's Seat became so busy that he was swamped with work almost every day.I built a vacation home in a spot no one would be able to find. I'm sure you all will like it, the Emperor's Seat added.Where is this vacation home?Was it Shi Lou or Suo Guan? One of his older children asked, wondering about the place that they had only ever heard about.It's a secret. I want to surprise you all, so it'll be no fun if I tell you where it is now,the Emperor's Seat answered, smiling mischievously and enigmatically.All his children laughed happily and waited for the peace that would come someday, wishing to spend peaceful time with their father. They were neglected by the world all their lives, so the warm words of the Emperor's Seat always gave them strength.During his entire walk in the Shi Yuan Castle, Chang-Sun unconsciously realized that this was the vacation home that the Emperor's Seat always talked about. A secret spot where no one would find. Definitely, no one would think that a vacation home was in one of the Seven Wonders. Chang-Sun wasn't sure what the Emperor's Seat had done, but the Incendiary Burial Whale was especially favorable to the in particular.I can't agree that it has good scenery, though,' Chang-Sun thought.Their vacation home couldn't remain as a vacation home. Since the Emperor's Seat couldn't keep the promise he made to his children, they chose this place as their hideout instead.So are you going to destroy this vacation home? Qi Gong cynically asked.Chang-Sun shook his head. No, I want to preserve it using any means necessary.This place not only had their father's touch but was also built for his children. Chang-Sun couldn't just blow it up.Thump!When Qi Gong pulled up his roomy right sleeve, Chang-Sun's face darkened. His arm was covered with gray squirming ghosts.The Anomaly was trying to take over Qi Gong's body.... I failed and got infected instead. I don't have much time left, and... I was left with only a few options in the situation.For some reason, Chang-Sun could already tell what Qi Gong's decision was.The Incendiary Burial Whale will self-detonate in several minutes, Qi Gong added....!...!Qi Gong! Why would you do something so dangerous?!All the children except for Chang-Sun were appalled.You plan to disappear with the Incendiary Burial Whale after all your younger siblings escape. Chang-Sun guessed. Is there any way to deactivate the self-detonation command?As far as I know, there isn't. Half of my consciousness has already synchronized with the Incendiary Burial Whale, so the command I made the island perceive has become definite. Qi Gong shook his head. He remained calm as he talked about his death. So get out of here. Quick. It's not too late yet. I know that there were almost zero casualties in this invasion. You now consider all the younger siblings as your own, don't you? Take everyone and get out. I'll be able to hold out until then.Qi Gong!Why would you do something like that?! Why?!The older children resisted fervently, and Suo Guan even shed tears. Some tried to bring Qi Gong with them by force, but he refused because the Anomaly had already corroded and eaten up the lower half of his body. All that was left was Qi Gong's heart and brain.Instead of acting like your eldest brother even just once, I only ever scolded and yelled at you. I'm trying to act like one for the first time, so please take everyone with you. This is my first request as your eldest brother, Qi Gong told Chang-Sun, trying to take Chang-Sun's hand for the first time after all the conflicts he had against him, but...I refuse. Chang-Sun climbed up the ninety-nine platform steps, walking past the shocked crowd.Tap, tap!Chang-Sun reached the throne. Still seated, Qi Gong was the one looking up at Chang-Sun now.You said that you're our eldest brother, didn't you? Then don't give up. Keep taking care of your siblings, Chang-Sun quietly said.Qi Gong's lips trembled. ... What are you going to do?What do you mean? Chang-Sun smiled faintly. I'm helping you as your brother.Chang-Sun took Qi Gong's hand, which the Anomaly had corroded, and poured energy into it. The Anomaly fiercely resisted, pushing Chang-Sun's offensive away. Having no intention to lose, Chang-Sun's Anomaly turned more vivid and clashed against Qi Gong's, infiltrating the Incendiary Burial Whale's consciousness.A collision between two Anomalies. Chang-Sun would absorb Qi Gong's and make the entire Incendiary Burial Whale his.Woosh, woosh, woosh...!Devour an Anomaly? You might be the one who gets eaten instead.An Anomaly was an abnormal phenomenon. Making a mistake while dealing with one could put even a Celestial in danger. It would only get unfathomably more dangerous if the Anomaly was one of the Seven Wonders, but...Who can take over a consciousness where Odin is?' Chang-Sun scoffed.You have a point. Hahahaha!Chang-Sun trusted the depth of his subconsciousness realm, which was created after going through samsara six hundred sixty-five times. If Chang-Sun could entrap the Incendiary Burial Whale in that realm, his Anomaly would evolve even further, putting him one step closer to becoming an Outer Celestial.You said that Naglfar is made from ghosts' grudges, right? Let's make one right here.' Chang-Sun grinned.
