Chapter 68: Chapter 68: The Choice to Embrace Death (Revised and New Chapter)

Translator: 549690339

(This chapter is a revision of the original Chapter 68 and a combination of the Chapter 69 that should have been released in the evening. It is now one chapter, with a little more content than the original two chapters combined. The first half should have been read by those who have been following the story. I have made some adjustments to make Chu Mus choice less abrupt and inexplicable)

You think you can be stronger than me, dont you? Xia Guanghan looked at Chu Mu, a sinister smile appearing on his face before continuing, Ten years ago, I survived there for three years

Xia Guanghans words were still understated, but they made Chu Mus heart churn with emotion

Seeing Chu Mus surprised expression, Xia Guanghans lips curled up in a smile, then pointed to the mysterious girl standing on the railing, looking out to the distant sea, and began to speak, She signed a soul contract with the White Nightmare Demon at the age of thirteen and has been feeding it since then. Her White Nightmare Demon has already reached the fourth rank.

Youre a Four Thoughts Soul Master, but you only have two soul pets now. I dont know whats wrong with your body, but I think even if it was normal, she would easily defeat you.

Shock!!!

After hearing this, Chu Mu was even more astonished, his gaze immediately fixed on the mysterious girl!!!

This girl gave Chu Mu the impression of being beautiful and cold, exuding elegance and n.o.bility. She did not deliberately place herself above others, but always gave people the feeling that she could only be admired from afar. Chu Mu had to admit that she indeed had her unique charm.

However, Chu Mu never imagined that such a seemingly delicate and n.o.ble girl, who should have been treated like a princess, could have signed a soul contract with the White Nightmare Demon, let alone raised the White Nightmare Demon to the fourth rank!!!

The White Nightmare Demon was an extremely terrifying devil. Chu Mu knew all too well the pain he had to endure in signing the soul contract with it. Even if his soul power was always sufficient, when the White Nightmare Demons strength increased, he would still suffer the pain of a soul attack.

Chu Mu had only fed the White Nightmare Demon to the second rank, and his body and mind were already tormented. The feeling of constantly being chased and pressured by the Grim Reaper was worse than death

However, a girl who looked about his age could endure such torment and raise the White Nightmare Demon to the fourth rank, which was simply unbelievable to Chu Mu!

It can be said that even if you live in your clan for twenty years, after twenty years, all your Soul Pets combined will not be as good as her sub-pet. Xia Guanghan spoke disparagingly.

Chu Mu didnt speak. Having a fourth-rank White Nightmare Demon at this age was almost beyond Chu Mus understanding, especially since the other party was a seemingly weak woman. This was a big blow.

Your family is declining and has now withdrawn from the ranks of the Four Great Families of Gangluo City. It is very likely that you will be stripped of your right to recommend for The World Decree. You must understand what losing this right means Xia Guanghan said.

Upon hearing this news, Chu Mus heart sank. The Chu family was indeed declining over the years, and he had antic.i.p.ated that they would eventually be squeezed out of the Four Great Families, but he didnt expect it to happen so soon.

The once-prosperous family had declined rapidly over a short period, and Chu Mu could imagine the sorrow and frustration his parents and ancestors must have felt when they learned of this news.

Xia Guanghan asked what was stopping Chu Mu from giving up his miserable life. The reason was the rapidly declining family and the father who had been traveling around for the familys sake, barely seeing each other a few times a year

Chu Mu understood the situation of the family and estimated that the family could hold on for another two or three years based on his expectations.

However, in just half a year, the family had completely withdrawn from the ranks of the Four Great Families. The only reason was his own disappearance.

Chu Mu could not be sure what sacrifices his family and father made because of his disappearance, but thinking that they had paid such a huge price for his sake, a wave of bitterness welled up in Chu Mus heart

Seeing Chu Mus inner struggle, Xia Guanghan merely lifted the corners of his mouth and looked at the girl who always liked to be alone and wishful. He slowly began to speak: The little princess is giving you a chance at life

Xia Guanghan paused briefly before continuing, I cannot disobey the little princesss orders. I can give you a chance to live. You can go back to your family now

Chu Mu was stunned, and after a moment, he suddenly cast his gaze at the girl who had always been veiled!

The girl still stood quietly, with a trace of melancholy that outsiders couldnt fathom. Her enchanting figure and unique temperament unconsciously created a beautiful and touching picture with the deep blue sea and sky

Chu Mu was amazed. In his eyes, this Nightmare Demon Palace girl should be cold and heartless like other Nightmare Demon Palace members. Even when he unintentionally made eye contact with her, Chu Mu could feel her pride in her gaze. But it was such a woman, whom Chu Mu considered disdainful and self-righteous that actually helped him for no reason

Whywhy did she help me Chu Mu looked at this unique girl, his image of her in his heart changing drastically once again.

Maybe she thinks youre pitiful Xia Guanghan smiled indifferently and continued,

Actually, it doesnt matter if I let you live. Your family can no longer provide you with strong support. If someone wanted to kill you, they can still hire people like me to take care of you. The so-called hope of your familys future, in the eyes of others, is like an ant that can be easily crushed.

Facing Xia Guanghans cold words, Chu Mu had no reb.u.t.tal. In fact, Xia Guanghan was not wrong. With the decline of his family, as soon as he returned, there would undoubtedly be a new wave of attacks. Chu Mu could only grow under the protection of his elders.

It can be said that Chu Mus return would definitely add more burden to his family

Now, you have two paths to choose from. The first path: Choose to return to your family. If you choose to return to your family, I will take back the White Nightmare Demon, and from then on, you can continue to live a comfortable life. However, I think your achievements can be considered to have come to an end. In this lifetime, you will never surpa.s.s me, let alone people at the level of the Little Princess.

Xia Guanghans words were heavy, making Chu Mus breath even more difficult. The matter of his family weighed on Chu Mu like a mountain, and he struggled to live up to now. However, he had a clear understanding that with his current state, it was impossible for his family to rise again, let alone to step out of his family and city and become a true top Soul Pet Master.

The White Nightmare Demon may be a devil, but it constantly stimulates your greatest potential, allowing you to tirelessly pursue strength without stopping for a moment.

The second path is the one Ive chosen for you: you should know what this path is without me saying. As long as you can survive and make it out alive, I can give you this exceptionally talented White Nightmare Demon and absorb you as a member of the Nightmare Demon Palace. You will gain the status and power of the Nightmare Demon Palace. What you can achieve in Nightmare Demon Palace is something your family cant provide Xia Guanghan said.

These are two completely different paths. The first one may allow you to barely survive, along with your pathetic familys slow decline. The second one, as long as you follow it, survive, and climb out, you can have the qualifications to rise above others!

Xia Guanghans words were like sword blades, deeply stabbing into Chu Mus heart!!

Chu Mu looked at the proud Xia Guanghan, his emotions fluctuating violently once again!

In just a short amount of time, Chu Mus emotions had fluctuated several times,

Without Xia Guanghan explaining, Chu Mu knew the path he had arranged for him.

Three thousand lives for one, a race against the Death G.o.d on Prison Island!

If it was a day earlier, Chu Mu would have chosen the first path without hesitation. The half-year of life had left him mentally and physically exhausted, and only his home could heal such a wound

But at this moment, Chu Mu didnt have the courage to choose this path, the ending of which he could already guess

Xia Guanghans strength, the girls astonis.h.i.+ng power, the familys decline and humiliation, the arrogance and disdain of other families

As Xia Guanghan said, he was too weak now. How could he return to his family and simply watch them continue to decline

Moreover, Chu Mu was sure that once the family declined, other families would not give the younger generation of the Chu family the chance to grow. They would constantly suppress and limit them, eventually creating a vicious cycle

Whoosh-

The seawater surged around the s.h.i.+p, wave after wave, and Chu Mus heart never calmed down like the sea

This was a choice, a choice that would change his life!

Xia Guanghan observed Chu Mu with a smile, waiting for his choice without showing any impatience.

At this moment, Chu Mu thought about countless things

Splash-

A restless wave suddenly rolled, spraying water all over Chu Mu. His body instantly felt cold, bringing his thoughts back to reality.

Chu Mus chest heaved as he looked at Xia Guanghan and asked, Is it Yang

Luobin who hired you to kill me?

Im not sure if its him, but its indeed someone from the Yang Family. The Yang Family didnt give me what I wanted, so Ill deal with them sooner or later. Of course, without the employment relations.h.i.+p with the Yang Family, youre a complete stranger to me. Im telling you this because I appreciate your potential and think you can become a strong one Xia Guanghan said.

Chu Mu nodded, and at this moment, he had made up his mind.

Looking at the haughty Xia Guanghan, Chu Mu spoke with determination, I choose the second path!

Hearing Chu Mus answer, Xia Guanghan laughed, his smile eerie and chilly.

Are you sure you want to choose the second path? Describing Prison Island with the saying needing nine deaths to receive a new life seems too generous

Yes. Chu Mu nodded, his eyes filled with determination at this moment.

Very well, it seems I dont need to let you go in front of Little Princess and then secretly kill you later. Xia Guanghan suddenly chuckled.

Chu Mu seemed to antic.i.p.ate that Xia Guanghan wouldnt let him go easily, so he wasnt too surprised by that sentence.

This is what you plan to send out, right? Xia Guanghan spoke, and somehow, a letter appeared in his hand.

Chu Mus expression changed slightly as the letter in Xia Guanghans hand was the one he had written in Heng City. Although he didnt expect someone from his clan to rescue him, Chu Mu still wanted to inform them that he was still alive, so they wouldnt worry about him.

However, Chu Mu didnt expect Xia Guanghan to be so well-connected that the letter he had entrusted someone to send fell into his hands.

Theres no need to send this letter, as they already think youre dead. After three years, if you can walk out alive, you can tell your clan yourself that youre still alive. If not, theres no need to give them hope and let them wait bitterly for three years. Xia Guanghan casually threw the letter into the sea.

Watching the fluttering paper in the wild wind, Chu Mu clenched his fists, his heart filled with even greater determination:

Three years! Within three years, he must walk out of the Prison Island alive, stand on a height that could support his clan, and ruthlessly trample those other families underfoot!

Tomorrow I will send my Soul Pet to transport you to Prison Island. Three vears from now. regardless of whether youre alive or dead. mv Soul Pet will fly

over the island Xia Guanghan said.

Chu Mu nodded and asked, What if Im the only one left on the island in two years?

Then youll live alone with those fierce Soul Pets on the island for a year. The Soul Pet resources on Prison Island are plentiful; using them well can still change your life.

Oh, by the way, Ive already thrown Cao Yi onto that island. Whether you can kill him or not depends on your luck.

After finis.h.i.+ng, Xia Guanghan turned and left the deck, returning to his room.

Even after Xia Guanghan left, Chu Mus emotions were still turbulent for a long time.

Having already chosen the path, Chu Mu didnt regret it. Its nothing but battle and slaughter; if Xia Guanghan can do it, he can do it too!

The sea breeze softened in the night, gently brus.h.i.+ng the long hair of the girl leaning on the railings. Her graceful attire fluttered elegantly

She had stood there for quite a while, quiet and unresponsive, not bothered by others gazes, only gazing back silently.

Woo woo

The delicate voice sounded as Little MO Xie, charming and lovely in appearance, jumped onto the railing. With its mouth holding a small paper strip, it stared at the unique girl with a pair of gorgeous eyes.

The girl came to her senses, seeing Little MO Xie suddenly appear, her eyes flashed a trace of surprise, but within moments, her gaze became incredibly gentle. She couldnt help but reach out to touch MO Xies clean, silver-white

fur

The girl quickly noticed the small paper strip in MO Xies mouth, took it, and opened it with some puzzlement.

Thank you.

There were only two simple words on the paper, and the girl soon understood. She turned around to search for Chu Mus figure but failed to find him. She remembered that Chu Mu used to sit outside the deck, practicing his spells against the waves

Unable to find Chu Mu, the girl didnt continue searching. Instead, she reached out, picked up the delicate MO Xie, and asked with an ethereal voice, Little guy, will you accompany me to watch the sea here?

Woo woo woo

MO Xie didnt resist, quietly lying in the girls arms, its eyes gazing at the ocean

Elsewhere, Chu Mu stood behind the s.h.i.+ps pa.s.sage, watching the girl holding MO Xie from a distance. For some reason, a strange feeling lingered in his heart at that moment. He inexplicably wanted to talk to her, to unveil her mysterious veil, to understand her melancholic inner world

White seagulls chased the waves, and gray clouds chased the sea breeze. The blue sky and blue sea, calm and beautiful, complemented each other, interpreting the most enchanting blue world

Oh, did he choose that himself? The veiled girl asked, her eyes staring at the black Winged Rank Tiger disappearing between the sea and sky.

Yeah, he chose it himself. Xia Guanghan nodded and glanced at Chu Mu, whom his Soul Pet had sent away.

The girl fell silent, recalling the image of the young man holding the

Moonlight Fox on the edge of the s.h.i.+p. During the half-month ocean journey, she often saw this teenager accompanied by the Moonlight Foxthe teenager appeared cold and indifferent, but his eyes always changed when he spoke to the Moonlight Fox. It was a rare sight

Do you think he will walk out of there alive after three years? The girl asked.

Maybe not, but its his choice Xia Guanghan replied.

The girl took another look at the departing Chu Mu and said nothing more.

Perhaps, she would have forgotten about this event three years later

In the sky, sitting on the majestic back of the Winged Rank Tiger, Chu Mu looked back at the distant s.h.i.+p with a complicated expression

The girl might not care about such an ordinary event, but Chu Mu would always remember that in the wicked Nightmare Demon Palace, there was such a melancholic, lonely, and mysterious girl

She was not only a goal for Chu Mu to surpa.s.s in his heart but also a unique lily swaying in the shadowy world hidden within him.

However, it would require at least three years for Chu Mu to feel he could stand at the same height as her

(I have to admit, always being confined in an island or sea isnt very exciting. But pa.s.sion isnt something conjured out of thin air. This book is like a stew made with slow-burning fire; the longer it simmers, the more flavors it develops. One day, youll suddenly find the taste incredibly pure and cla.s.sic and cant get enough.)