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Upon hearing those words...

Fang Qingyu understood instantly.

If what Da Lei said is true.

A god speaks, and it’s a god standing on the side of humans.

Knowing that Nvba is the Drought Fiend.

Then they would definitely hand over Jiang Wei without hesitation.

Fang Qingyu’s mind went blank instantly.

So...

Once the gods descend, if there truly is a god on the side of humans, wanting the Power of Reincarnation within Jiang Wei.

Then he... would be at odds with the entire human camp?

Even possibly being condemned as a selfish sinner, unconcerned with the survival of mankind.

It means he would bear endless pursuit and curses.

Even become the new Drought Fiend.

This assumption is somewhat too cruel.

But Fang Qingyu was very aware that this possibility was indeed not low.

For a long time.

Fang Qingyu’s thoughts gradually calmed down.

He lifted his head, his face regained the previous calm, met Da Lei’s gaze, his voice was a bit hoarse but unusually clear:

"So, she, the Drought Fiend, chose to join the Life Ghost?"

Fang Qingyu attempted to understand the choice of that powerful existence.

"Yes." Da Lei’s voice also sank, "This is her, or rather, theirs, after countless reincarnations, the lesson learned with blood and fire. Humans are unreliable. At least, when it touches their fundamental interests and fears, they are unreliable."

He paused, his gaze becoming incredibly complex.

"In countless past reincarnations, the Drought Fiend, she always died before Nvba." Da Lei’s voice carried a heavy nostalgia, "Because of her power attributes, her style of conduct, she was more easily misunderstood, demonized, and pushed out to bear all the blame and anger."

"Her reputation is far worse than Nvba’s, and more suitable to become the outlet for human fear and resentment. Using her demise to exchange for Nvba’s temporary peace and respite, this was a silent tacit understanding between them."

Having said that, Da Lei’s gaze turned to the rolling sea of clouds outside the window.

"And this time... Lady Drought Fiend, she is no longer willing to follow the old example. She chose another path."

"A more arduous, perilous road, yet containing a faint chance for survival."

Suddenly, his gaze snapped back, pinning on Fang Qingyu’s face:

"She wants to rely on the terrifying size of the Life Ghost camp that can contend against the gods in the heavens, in the unprecedented calamity about to come, for a chance to survive."

Then Da Lei leaned slightly forward, his voice exploded beside Fang Qingyu’s ear:

"And you, Fang Qingyu!"

"Whether Nvba can survive this calamity, whether she can break free from this endless cycle of fate... it’s up to you!"

Fang Qingyu listened quietly, then raised his head with a calm expression.

"Without you saying, I will protect her well, but I have one thing I’m very curious about."

"Given the presence of supposed guardians like you, why has Jiang Wei never truly grown up in each reincarnation? What are you really protecting?!"

He couldn’t comprehend.

According to Jiang Wei, people like Da Lei.

There’s actually not just one.

And with their strong capabilities, how could they not fully protect Jiang Wei?

Upon hearing Fang Qingyu’s near questioning words, Da Lei’s face not only lacked anger but revealed an extremely bitter smile.

"Guardians?"

Da Lei’s voice carried a kind of dense self-mockery, "Fang Qingyu, you overestimate us."

He slowly raised his hand.

That hand, its joints distinct, contained enough power to tear mountains apart.

Yet it seemed somewhat powerless at the moment.

"Gods have descended before..."

"Time and again, when space barriers loosen, a batch of gods always descend, and their aim, without exception, is Nvba and the Reincarnation Origin within her."

"All my ancestors sacrificed blocking gods."

"Our Great Hong Lineage, the only stance, is Nvba."

"Even if it means becoming foes with humans, collaborating with Life Ghost, or opposing gods, as long as Nvba is protected."

"I am, of course, included."

Da Lei’s voice carried a peace long resigned to life and death:

"You can be at ease, when this time the calamity of gods truly full descent unfolds..."

"I will surely... die ahead of you."

Da Lei slowly stood up, looking down at Fang Qingyu who was still seated on the cushion.

"And what I want you to do for me is after I have died..."

"Protect Nvba!"

"No matter the cost, no matter the enemy, even if it’s against all the gods, even if it’s against all humanity, even if it means bearing eternal blame, forever damned in the Eternal Hell!"

He stared into Fang Qingyu’s eyes with intensity, word by word:

"Fang Qingyu..."

"Can you do it?"

As for the answer to this question

Since Fang Qingyu obtained that piece of bone.

The answer, actually, was already there.

.....

The next day.

Before dawn had fully dispersed the mist over the City of Injustice.

The enormous Central Arena was already bustling, the clamor reaching the sky.

The day before, the semi-final with Thunder God Fang Qingyu’s astonishing battle against the Divine Bone Creatures, its impact continued to sear and ferment the air, completely igniting the city’s passion.

Today is the highly anticipated final day of the Tier Three Tournament.

While nearly everyone knows full well.

Yesterday’s match between Thunder God and Shi Hao, that transcendent preliminary final, had already declared the champion.

But this in no way dampens peoples’ enthusiastic thronging.

Who would refuse to witness firsthand the coronation of the newly crowned No.1 of the City of Injustice?