The Golden Core's Celestial Secrets Chapter 537: Imperfect Victory - Novel Cool

Chapter 537: Imperfect Victory

Chapter 537: Imperfect Victory

The sword light flickered.

Every strike was perfectly executed.

He didn't waste a single bit of divine power in his attacks.

The timing of his strikes was flawless, leaving no opportunity for the six divine powers to counterattack.

"How is this possible!" Fifth Bufen raged in despair.

Clearly, his divine power far exceeded Qi Yuan's.

The surrounding five divine powers, in terms of divine power alone, also surpassed Qi Yuan. However, when faced with Qi Yuan's singular attacks, they felt restrained and helpless.

Or rather, they couldn't even injure Qi Yuan, only suffering blows passively.

In an instant, a sword strike severed an elder's arm. His eyes were bloodshot, and divine power surged through his body as he attacked frantically.

Any strike that landed on Qi Yuan would surely leave a significant wound.

But it was always just a bit short, always a bit short. Every time he tried to trade injuries, it was just a bit short.

"His technique is flawless!" the elder said with reluctance.

"If this continues, we will surely lose!" Duke Yuan had already considered fleeing.

Now, after less than ten breaths of combat, each of them was already injured.

In contrast, Qi Yuan remained unscathed, his attacks growing more ferocious.

These Divine Rank Armament Generals, how often had they been bullied like this?

At the Heavenly Rank, each of them was a standout, their techniques honed to perfection, capable of challenging higher ranks and easily defeating their peers.

After reaching the Divine Rank, they rarely refined their techniques anymore.

Because divine power was enough to sweep everything away.

As long as their divine power was strong, they were stronger.

But who would have thought that someone could outmatch them in technique today?

Not just a simple suppression, but a complete overwhelming, as if they were not even in the same league.

"Ah, save me, I can't take it anymore!" one elder cried out in alarm.

Qi Yuan's attacks were too fierce; he couldn't defend himself. In just a few breaths, he was covered in injuries.

A few more breaths, and he might perish.

In the distance, Liu Sheng, who had been preparing to come to their aid, stopped in his tracks, his eyes filled with shock: "Without Divine Arrival, he is still this strong?"

After all, he had always believed that Qi Yuan's strength relied on Divine Arrival.

With Divine Arrival in hand, he could dominate the divine realm.

But who would have thought that after Divine Arrival was polluted and its divine power dissipated, he became even stronger.

Divine Arrival... seemed to have been a constraint.

"No!" the elder let out a shrill cry.

None of the five Divine Rank Armament Generals on the scene were willing to risk their own injuries to save him.

He was unwilling.

If anyone had been decisive enough to block Qi Yuan with their life, he would have only suffered minor injuries. How could he have fallen like this!

The expressions of the other five Divine Rank Armament Generals changed.

"Zhou Zhiqi is actually dead!"

"Duke Yuan, you were the closest just now, why didn't you intervene?"

"What do we do? We are no match for him!"

These Divine Rank Armament Generals were both shocked and anxious, leading to internal strife.

At this moment, Fifth Bufen's expression was particularly grim.

The celestial visitor had told him that he would win this battle and that the Raksha Kingdom would last for generations. Why was he now in such a dire situation?

But at this moment, he had no time to think.

"Qi Yuan, how about we stop here? Divine Arrival is gone, and continuing this battle will only benefit the enemy kingdom.

Why don't we do this: I will appoint you as the Grand Master, second only to me, above all others. What do you say?" Fifth Bufen said through gritted teeth.

"Is there such a good thing in this world?" Qi Yuan asked.

Fifth Bufen was delighted, thinking Qi Yuan had agreed.

"You really think too highly of yourself. I wouldn't even want you as my son; you don't even bathe and you're too old." Qi Yuan's attacks did not cease.

This Fifth Bufen didn't even qualify to be his son.

Fifth Bufen's face darkened, and he roared in anger: "You are forcing me!"

He looked as if he had a trump card up his sleeve.

The other divine generals, who were still in battle, all showed hopeful expressions, hoping Fifth Bufen would unleash his true strength.

However, what they heard next was:

"Fake son, don't run!"

Fifth Bufen immediately fled.

Seeing this, the other Divine Rank Armament Generals did not hesitate, scattering in all directions.

"Fake sons, don't run!"

"Randomly selecting a lucky audience member, you... Duke Yuan."

Qi Yuan's speed suddenly increased.

The drones in the sky also scattered, chasing the other Divine Rank Armament Generals.

Qi Yuan pursued Duke Yuan.

Heavenly Sword Technique!

Duke Yuan's eyes were bloodshot.

"No!"

He used all his divine power, trying to make a last-ditch counterattack before dying.

But after slaying a Divine Rank Armament General, Qi Yuan's level had significantly increased, his strength greatly enhanced.

Duke Yuan's counterattack was meaningless.

With a single strike, Duke Yuan fell!

"This is... a manhunt."

At this moment, Qi Yuan was no longer Divine Arrival; he was Qi Yuan.

"Kill!"

He followed the drones.

Liu Sheng was stunned: "How can someone be so strong?"

Seeing a Divine Rank Armament General fleeing toward him, he quickly took to the skies.

"Brother Qi, I'll aid you!"

"No!"

"Slash!"

"Ah!"

The pursuit and slaughter continued, death spreading with every moment.

One by one, the Divine Rank War Weapon Masters fell, even those who were reincarnations of the Yang Shen Heavenly Sovereign. They were no match for Qi Yuan, let alone the ordinary Divine Rank War Weapon Masters.

In the end, Qi Yuan slew them all with his sword.

As for the Fifth Unparalleled, he too met his end at the hands of Qi Yuan within the Royal Treasure House.

Within the Royal Treasure House, the Fifth Unparalleled had even taken out a treasure capable of activating a Divine Domain, fully confident that he would slay Qi Yuan.

But who would've thought, that his trump card would be his downfall, and he would be the one slain.

With the Fifth Unparalleled's demise, countless Heaven Rank War Weapon Masters, and even Earth Rank War Weapon Masters, drew their swords against Qi Yuan.

In any kingdom, there were never a lack of loyal subjects, willing to sacrifice themselves, and accompany their ruler to the grave.

As a Lawful Good, Qi Yuan naturally granted their wishes.

This day would be recorded in the history of the Raksha Kingdom.

The Fall of Divine Arrival, the Seven Divine Falls, the Raksha Kingdom's sovereignty crumbles.

The moon and stars shone brightly.

Qi Yuan sat atop the roof of the Imperial Palace.

Today, the Imperial Palace had experienced a period of chaos.

The death of the Fifth Unparalleled had dealt a significant blow to the current system.

Fortunately, Liu Chu Dong's intervention had calmed the turmoil.

Currently, the Capital City maintained a fragile balance.

"99%."

Qi Yuan scanned the Capital City, a complex expression in his eyes.

With the Fifth Unparalleled's demise, the name of Divine Arrival spread throughout the land.

However, the roleplay progress was stuck at 99%.

Only 1% remained to achieve completion and unlock the next task.

But no matter what, the progress refused to budge.

Just then, several figures appeared.

Liu Chu Dong, Liu Chu Dong's granddaughter, and the Washer Old Woman arrived.

The Washer Old Woman's eyes revealed a look of disappointment: "Divine Arrival... is destroyed?"

Today, seeing Divine Arrival consume the poisonous rain for the sake of the city's citizens, her heart ached.

In truth, when the poisonous rain first appeared, she had a premonition.

She had a deep respect and admiration for the Divine Arrival, and she knew that he would consume the poisonous rain for the people.

But... at that moment, she had a selfish thought, hoping that Divine Arrival would be a bit more selfish.

In a 1619 book, a 1 bar, a 1 look, a 0 mistake version!

However, the Divine Arrival she admired still chose to selflessly consume the rain.

Now, with Divine Arrival destroyed, she felt a sense of loss.

The most painful thing in this world is to have hope, only to watch it be snuffed out before your very eyes.

"He... is destroyed," Qi Yuan said calmly, "but he's not completely ruined."

His words were somewhat cryptic.

Liu Chu Dong sized up Qi Yuan, and a strange thought suddenly crossed his mind: "Brother Qi... are you Divine Arrival?"

How could there be such a young Divine Rank War Weapon Master in this world? If Qi Yuan was Divine Arrival, and they were one and the same, then it made sense.

Perhaps, due to a special opportunity, the National Sacred Artifact, Divine Arrival, had taken human form, gaining his own thoughts and consciousness.

"You're the Divine Arrival?" Liu Chu Dong's granddaughter was shocked.

The Washer Old Woman's eyes lit up with joy.

Could it be that the Divine Arrival hadn't fallen?

"Young Master is a Heavenly Sovereign in human form, so what if he's Divine Arrival?" Chen Kang replied smugly.

Qi Yuan nodded: "That's not wrong, I can be Divine Arrival, but Divine Arrival is not me."

Liu Chu Dong's granddaughter looked at Qi Yuan, her face showing both joy and a hint of worry.

Divine Arrival... had become human, with human emotions and thoughts. Was he still the fair and selfless Divine Arrival?

At that moment, Qi Yuan's gaze fell upon Liu Chu Dong's granddaughter.

"Someone like you, is probably quite annoying at times, but also admirable."

"Liu Chu Dong, can you do me a favor?" Qi Yuan asked.

Qi Yuan had met many people, but pure idealists like Liu Chu Dong's granddaughter were a rare sight.

Even if he did meet them, they usually lived difficult lives and were often ridiculed for their naivety.

"Qi... big brother, you're saying?" Liu Chu Dong's granddaughter was surprised.

Liu Chu Dong quickly signaled his granddaughter, afraid that she'd say something wrong.

But he was talking to a cow, and Liu Chu Dong's granddaughter didn't understand his meaning.

He could only apologize: "Chu Dong is so pure and innocent, if I've offended Brother Qi in any way, I hope you won't blame me!"

Qi Yuan laughed: "I'm a man with some magnanimity."

Although Qi Yuan had killed many and often got angry because of Bai Yueguang, he still maintained a basic level of magnanimity.

"What do you think is the wish of Divine Arrival?" Qi Yuan asked Liu Chu Dong's granddaughter.

Currently, the roleplay of Divine Arrival was stuck at 99% to completion.

Qi Yuan had a guess as to what was missing, but he didn't dare to be certain.

Liu Chudong was slightly startled, her eyes sharpening as she spoke with conviction, "With the light in hand, darkness shall be driven away; if there is injustice, I shall bring divine judgment!"

These words were not only the divine decree of the God of Judgment but also His expectations.

He hoped for a world free of injustice, where everyone was equal, and justice prevailed!

This was also Liu Chudong's wish.

Qi Yuan remained silent for a moment.

Except for some special races, what Liu Chudong said was probably impossible.

"This is probably difficult to achieve," Qi Yuan said.

He couldn't stay in Raksha Kingdom and Green Mountain Realm forever.

To make this happen... unless he used the Great Forgetting Scripture to brainwash everyone in Raksha Kingdom and implant concepts like kindness and equality in the minds of all living beings in Green Mountain Realm.

In that case, everyone in the world would be molded from the same mold, living by the rules like robots.

This would indeed conform to the rules and fulfill the wishes of the God of Judgment.

However, Qi Yuan was unwilling to do so.

Everyone has the right to live, and although they might be easily killed by Qi Yuan, their thoughts were free.

"If it's difficult to achieve, does that mean we shouldn't try?" Liu Chudong retorted, "If we make progress every day, and continue to improve, one day, this world can truly become a utopia."

Liu Chudong's eyes were filled with anticipation and hope for the future.

Qi Yuan found her words quite reasonable.

After all, he had also read many motivational books on Blue Star.

It was like a little girl throwing fish back into the sea after scooping them up from the water.

Bystanders might say, "Why waste your energy? Who cares about those fish?"

But the girl would reply, "This fish cares, and so does that one."

What Qi Yuan could do was to improve the world around him.

To have fewer people cursing and more kind individuals.

That way, his life would certainly be more pleasant, and he could win arguments effortlessly.

Liu Chudong looked at Qi Yuan, speaking earnestly, "But... the prerequisite for all this is that the God of Judgment must uphold true fairness and justice. For all beings with self-awareness..."

Liu Sheng glared at Liu Chudong anxiously.

But Liu Chudong paid no heed and continued, "Big Brother Qi, are you sure you can guide this world in the direction the God of Judgment desires?"

Her words were somewhat unkind and irrational.

Nevertheless, she spoke her mind.

She gazed at Qi Yuan, awaiting his response, awaiting his answer.

Qi Yuan's eyes deepened, "It's difficult... I have to think."

He was somewhat agitated and turned to Liu Chudong, "What do you think we can do to solve this problem?"

Liu Chudong looked at Qi Yuan, "Big Brother Qi, if what I say next offends you, please punish only me and spare my family!"

The petite Liu Chudong looked only twelve years old, delicate like a fairy, but at this moment, her eyes were especially resolute.

"Say whatever you want, even if you call me a dog, I won't get angry," Qi Yuan smiled calmly.

When it came to insults and attacks, no one could compare to the comment sections of Blue Star.

A single glance could break one's defenses and raise one's blood pressure.

"People have their own selfish desires, including me," Liu Chudong continued, "My selfishness may be cloaked in the name of fairness and justice, and it may seem like I'm doing it for the good of others, but this is also my selfishness.

"So, to achieve true fairness and justice, we must eliminate human nature. The human heart is the most challenging test."

"The original God of Judgment may have been able to bring a truly ideal world, but Big Brother Qi has his own consciousness and awareness. Even if he's fair and just, there will still be some bias."

Liu Chudong's cherry lips showed no mercy, "I hope you can... extinguish your own consciousness and let the original God of Judgment return!"

"If Big Brother Qi perishes, I'll jump down from here too, so he won't be alone!"

Liu Chudong's words were like a thunderclap, shocking everyone.

It was like a feudal dynasty, where a warlord led his army into the royal city, establishing a new dynasty, and someone told him, "The emperor is the greatest disaster in the world. Please, for the sake of the people, end your own life."

The old woman washing silk changed her expression anxiously, "How do you know the God of Judgment can't maintain fairness and justice?"

Liu Sheng sighed, remaining silent.

There was no point in saying anything now.

At this moment, Qi Yuan looked at Liu Chudong, his thoughts complicated. It was as if he was growing a new brain.

After a while, a look of joy appeared in Qi Yuan's eyes.

"I understand now. Since I can't be the God of Judgment, then... I'll be the God of Judgment of Raksha Kingdom!"

At this moment, Qi Yuan had a sudden realization.

He understood what was missing in his portrayal of the God of Judgment.

This could also be linked to his role as the blind artisan.

(End of Chapter)

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