Absolute Destiny Game-Chapter 1390 - 32: Target—Daluo (3)

Emperor Shitian frowned and said, "What if... he still retains the power of a Saint? Since he can split into countless pieces, he can naturally recombine. What if these avatars can unite? Wouldn’t we still be facing a complete Saint?"

I Am Farmer countered, "If he truly is a Saint, why would he still want us to deal with those Demon Lords?"

Xiao Jie coldly provided an answer, "Because he has seven Saints, but Taiyi can only have one. He wants to become the ultimate Taiyi, so he needs to utilize us—of course, this is just my guess."

Emperor Shitian nodded, "Exactly right." After a pause, he continued, "So the best method is to actually use the ’Power of Saint’ to confront Tongtian Taoist. Even if he is also a Saint, it’s at least half a tael each. If we add dozens of Daluo Golden Immortals on our side, there’s still a good chance of victory."

"But the issue returns to the original point—" Xiao Jie pointed out, "To use the Power of Saint, we must first use ’Unity of Heaven and Man’ to maintain composure and not be influenced by the Saint’s power. And to achieve this... we must forsake human nature."

Emperor Shitian nodded, glancing at the two of them, "So among the three of us, someone must bear this responsibility—in crucial moments, enter the state of Unity of Heaven and Man, harness the Power of Saint, and duel with Tongtian Taoist."

I Am Farmer promptly raised his hand with a "I’m very sensible" expression, "I think this power should be borne by Alliance Hierarch Emperor Shitian! You’re the Hierarch of the Nine Heavens, the strongest, most experienced, and... you’re the Hierarch! Such a major responsibility! It can only be you."

Emperor Shitian: "...I think so too. Alas, though forsaking human nature is an extraordinary sacrifice, but to save the world and for the safety of us players, I can only sacrifice myself."

After all, the greater the power, the greater the responsibility. As the Hierarch of the Savior Alliance, I’m duty-bound."

Xiao Jie was speechless in his heart—this is the Power of Saint, a chance to become a Saint! You speak as if you’re taking a huge loss and enduring a great grievance.

He glanced at I Am Farmer again—the other agreed so quickly, definitely bluffing. This guy is very likely making a surface agreement, so that he and Emperor Shitian compete, while he benefits from their rivalry. At the last moment, he might make a move and repent.

Since that’s the case... why should he play the "villain" role?

He smiled slightly, picked up his wine glass, "Alright, I also think the Hierarch is most qualified for this. Then let the Hierarch use this Power of Saint—after all, those capable should do more work."

I Am Farmer glanced at Xiao Jie, also smiling, "Right, right, right, let’s settle it then!"

Emperor Shitian was speechless at how easily they agreed.

He put down his wine glass and looked at the two of them helplessly, "You won’t agree now then plan to snatch at the last moment? Betray each other and suddenly attack?"

Xiao Jie smiled silently, only looking at I Am Farmer.

I Am Farmer showed an innocent expression, spreading his hands, "How could I? Do I look like that kind of person? I seem sincere! How about... I make an Oath of Divine Punishment?"

Emperor Shitian became enraged instantly—the Oath of Divine Punishment is useless to them, Heavenly Destiny People!

Xiao Jie looked at the two’s odd expressions and couldn’t help laughing.

"Alright, alright, stop arguing." He shook his head with a smile, "It’s too early to consider these now. What if he’s actually not pretending, just wanting us to save the world?"

He paused, his tone becoming serious, "Moreover... what if Tongtian is truly ’pretending,’ do you think he wouldn’t foresee our plan to seize the Power of Saint? After all, ’human nature,’ he knows better than us. Our power—the player system, the functions of the three treasures, and even the identity of ’Heavenly Destiny’—could be said to have been arranged by Tongtian."

Xiao Jie looked at the two of them, "I think... let’s not be modest. When the time comes, let’s display our divine skills. Whoever gets it is better than letting Tongtian Saint get it, right? So—when the time comes, everyone should rely on their capabilities."

"No way!" Emperor Shitian firmly rejected, "Maybe this is precisely the outcome that Tongtian calculated! Have us three fight each other, while he benefits as the fisherman.

We may have a slight chance if we work together, but if we each fight separately, defeat is certain.

We must choose a suitable person to seize the Power of Saint, while the others hold off Tongtian. This way, destiny can be in our hands!"

He took a deep breath, proposing a compromise, "At worst... let’s make an agreement. Whoever becomes a Saint must fulfill some ’not excessive’ requests from the other two. This way, it at least ensures shared interests."

Xiao Jie saw Emperor Shitian be so desperate and couldn’t quite understand.

Originally, he was quite conflicted about the Power of Saint—after all, forsaking human nature, the cost is high. But seeing the other so persistent, even somewhat "thirsty," was a bit incomprehensible.

"But... using the Power of Saint requires forsaking human nature." Xiao Jie looked at Emperor Shitian, seriously asking, "Does Tian truly wish to embrace this ’sacrifice’? Become a Saint, yet lose human emotions, desires, attachments... is it worth it?"

Emperor Shitian glanced at him, his expression complex, then turned resolute.

"Throughout history, how many successful figures haven’t abandoned something?" He said slowly, "In ancient times, emperors for the throne could forsake kinship and friendship. For this power of the Saint—the true supreme power—sacrificing some ’human nature,’ what does it matter?"

Xiao Jie remained silent.

He thought for a moment, then proposed a relatively fair plan, "How about we make an agreement? Whoever first becomes a Daluo Golden Immortal will bear this ’burden’—to seize the Power of Saint, become a Saint. The other two will fully support and receive corresponding rewards after the affair is accomplished. This way, it’s fair competition."

Emperor Shitian hesitated, looked at I Am Farmer.

I Am Farmer immediately raised his hand, "No objections! This method is good! Fair!"

Emperor Shitian nodded, "Alright. However... what if you go back on your word? Although agreed whoever first becomes Daluo goes up, if you refuse to acknowledge it at the end, what then?"

Xiao Jie thought to himself, you sound like you’re one hundred percent sure you’ll be the first to become Daluo.

I Am Farmer suddenly raised his hand again with a "I’ve got an idea" look, "How about... we make an Oath of Divine Punishment?"

"Scram!" Xiao Jie and Emperor Shitian replied in unison.

"Hehe." I Am Farmer laughed, not angry.

Emperor Shitian sighed, knowing this matter could only be settled like this. The three each have their thoughts, no one truly trusts the other. The so-called "agreement" is merely a temporary measure to maintain surface peace.

He raised his wine glass, "Then it’s settled—whoever first becomes a Daluo Golden Immortal will go to seize the Power of Saint. The other two must fully support, not secretly obstruct. After the affair is accomplished, the Saint must satisfy three ’not excessive’ requests from the others."

"Alright." Xiao Jie lifted his glass.

"I agree!" I Am Farmer also raised his wine glass.

The three glasses lightly clinked in the air.

The three met each other’s gaze, seeing the strong competitive ambition in each other’s eyes.

The banquet dispersed.

Xiao Jie walked out of the City Lord Mansion, looking at the chaotic stars in the night sky, and exhaled deeply.

This "Fateful Banquet" was even more subtle than he anticipated.

Three people, three hearts.

The so-called "agreement" in the face of the Power of Saint is almost meaningless—just almost.

At least a consensus was somewhat reached, that Tongtian is the greatest threat, followed by who shall be the Saint-related conflicts.

But—if the opportunity truly appears before himself, shall he truly become the Heavenly Dao Saint?

Xiao Jie felt some hope; perhaps he could temporarily remove human nature, acquire the Power of Saint, and then gradually find a way to solve this deadlock.

But then he immediately dismissed this thought, if there truly was a way, why hadn’t the previous seven Saints thought of it.

To become a Saint, retain human nature—it’s a case of "you can’t have it both ways".

Xiao Jie sighed, then laughed, considering his dilemma somewhat "fortunate" distress. But regardless of how the path forward is, he must fight for a chance first.

One thing Xiao Jie greatly agreed with Emperor Shitian, is that destiny should be held in one’s own hands, and only by becoming a Saint can one truly control their destiny.

Next, Daluo Golden Immortal—here I come!