CHAPTER 49: CHAPTER 49: THEN... HOW ABOUT... I LEAVE YOU A CHILD

As Di Yuan Group’s press conference for all humans and evolved beings was released,

it sparked an uproar among both humans and evolving organisms.

The world’s most powerful superhuman organizations—Di Yuan Group, White Blood Group, War God Group, Celestial Sun Group, Celestial Wolf Group—all reached out to Chu Yuan immediately to inquire about the authenticity of the event.

Initially, they didn’t believe it because Chu Yuan hadn’t made such a big move before, and they assumed he wanted to use their hands to eliminate Gu Qijue.

But now it’s different.

The seriousness of the matter is evident to all.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is no joke from me, Chu Mou. Seven days later, a formidable being from the deep sea will set foot on land to deal with Gu Qijue. We cannot stand idle and must be present to prevent his severe injury and escape."

Within the Di Yuan Group, Chu Yuan was conversing via projection with the leaders of the four major forces above.

The president of Celestial Sun Group lazily said, "A strong being emerging from the deep sea, stronger than us?"

The old turtle beside him sneered, "It’s not like I look down on you all, but in front of that presence, you’re at most children."

"Then why summon us? Let that presence from the deep sea just deal with it directly, why waste our time?" Celestial Wolf Group’s president sneered.

"Old turtle, shut up!"

Chu Yuan was also displeased with the old turtle’s words and said to everyone, "Don’t listen to this old turtle’s nonsense, we still need to unite, and by then, the three ancestors of Dragon Cloud Mountain will take action. Do you have any other concerns?"

"Is there any other way to resolve this, for example, to talk to Gu Qijue? Didn’t you say he and the Star-Sucking Main Tree are one? If he can control that tree, wouldn’t all of this be resolved?" the president of War God Group said faintly.

The old turtle remarked, "You’re thinking too simply. It’s impossible for him to control that tree; kill it is the only option!"

The president of War God Group sneered, "You’re so certain without even trying, it’s utterly laughable."

Chu Yuan said, "I agree with the old turtle, he holds no grudges with Gu Qijue, there’s no need to frame him."

"Indeed!"

The president of Celestial Sun Group, the president of Celestial Wolf Group, and the president of White Blood Group all nodded in agreement.

Chu Yuan smiled faintly and said, "In that case, what do you all say?"

"What else can we say? In five days, I will personally bring a group of strong individuals!"

"Same here, we can only take down Gu Qijue."

"Then five days later, see you then!"

"Alright!"

President Oroska of War God Group sighed helplessly.

The old turtle said, "I’ll head back to the ocean and invite those two Tier Eight Calamity-level Beast Kings over."

The five strongest superhuman organizations among humans formed an alliance.

At the Cloud City Shelter, batch after batch of Super Martial Artists left.

To stand against the entire world is too crazy, too self-destructive. Although they know Gu Qijue is strong, they cannot just follow him to their deaths.

In the end, those choosing to stay beside Gu Qijue were only:

Ji Shang, White Fox, Zhao Hu, Zhu Hongyu, Xu Qing, Cute Treasure, Xing Emperor, Bai Jingyi, Su Qian, Wu Jiao, Lu Hao, Wu Hai, Tang Huang...

Huo Lin Nana also chose not to leave, prepared to fight a bloody battle following Gu Qijue.

Gu Qijue, on this day, left the shelter.

With the group and a million Star Fruits, they arrived at Mu Qingxue’s shelter.

"Everyone, this battle is against the world’s strongest. I am ready to die in battle, you all... can actually leave."

In the central villa hall, Gu Qijue looked at everyone and said softly.

"Nana Sis has already spoken to us. Since they won’t let Brother Black Dragon go, we are willing to face all strong enemies with you. Death means death! Anyway, this world is about to be destroyed," Cute Treasure said with a carefree smile.

"Right! Just do it, who’s afraid of whom!" Xing Emperor pounded his chest and said.

"Since they won’t give us any chance, then we’ll take a piece of their flesh before dying," Ji Shang said viciously.

"Hey, early death or late death, either way, we’re gonna die. Better to die gloriously with the boss in battle," Zhao Hu chuckled.

"President Gu, don’t persuade us to leave. If we wanted to go, we would’ve done it long ago," Bai Jingyi said with a smile.

Gu Qijue shook his head and said, "Honestly, there’s no need!"

"Boss, whatever you say, we won’t leave you alone."

Wu Jiao shook her head and said, "Although our time together wasn’t long, you never hesitated to help us, never treated us as cannon fodder. If we’re to die, then let’s die together."

White Fox gritted her teeth and said, "Brother Black Dragon, you never intended to be their enemy, so why do they refuse to leave you alone? Then let’s destroy together!"

Her words were certainly not wrong.

Gu Qijue never actively provoked them, yet they regarded him as a threat to humanity...

Seeing everyone so resolute, Gu Qijue didn’t persuade further, and said with a low laugh, "Alright, then let’s battle the top strong foes of the world, eat the one million Star Fruits in the warehouse to our heart’s content, and if we fall in battle, we won’t die on our knees!"

"Come on, before the bloody battle arrives, let’s make any little improvement!"

"Let’s see who eats the fastest."

"Hahaha!"

The crowd left, talking and laughing, heading to the warehouse.

Preparing to fight a life-and-death battle against the world’s top entries.

More than a million Star Fruits could greatly elevate them overall.

However, the higher the grade, the more enormous the needed energy.

After reaching Tier Eight, Gu Qijue’s body seemed like a bottomless pit.

By the time they reach this level, it will surely be similar.

Huo Lin Nana stayed behind and did not leave.

Gu Qijue looked at her and spoke nothing.

Huo Lin Nana sighed, "The War God Group will also participate in besieging us... The president wants me to go back."

Gu Qijue lit a cigarette, took a deep inhale, and said, "You can go! If I die in battle, protect Ji Shang and the others for me..."

Huo Lin Nana smiled bitterly, "Isn’t it just gonna die anyway? Whether sooner or later."

"There will always be a glimmer of hope, won’t there? If I truly die in battle, let them not grieve for me. I shouldn’t have existed in this world, communicate with that Star-Sucking Main Tree more often later, it... might let you leave when Star Blue Continent perishes..."

Gu Qijue’s words were calm, "If I can slay all the creatures besieging me before I die, I will hand over Mu Yuxin’s severed palm, allow you all to destroy the Star-Sucking Main Tree."

Gu Qijue bore no malice toward humanity, none at all.

But superhuman experts among humans continuously dared to offend, even wanted to use him for research.

He felt helpless, forced to fight to the death.

"So...or not... shall I give you a child..." Huo Lin Nana hesitated.

Upon hearing this, Gu Qijue teased, "What, have you taken a liking to me?"

"Don’t get me wrong, I just wish to leave you an offspring, since you don’t want it, then never mind."

Huo Lin Nana’s cheeks flushed red as she quickly turned and walked away.

Gu Qijue sat on the sofa, quietly lighting the cigarette in his hand.

The following image depicts the appearance of Gu Qijue.

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PS: The big climax is imminent, will Gu Qijue die in battle or sweep all invincible? Everyone, cast more monthly votes, let’s see if I can do a burst update.