Chapter 599: Different Choices, Lifting the Slaughter Blade
Upon hearing this, some people wanted to speak up in defense. Hu Yan, who was next to Chen Changsheng, immediately rebuked them.
“Be silent!”
“Your filthy words cannot enter Mr. Chen’s ears!”
Hu Yan silenced everyone before they could beg for mercy. Chen Changsheng slowly spoke up.
“I give you five breaths to escape.”
“After five breaths, anyone still here will have to face me personally.”
“I believe none of you truly wish to confront me.”
As he said this, Chen Changsheng took out a small hourglass and placed it beside him.
Facing the sand that continued to slip away, the many traitors did not hesitate at all and chose to escape.
In this God and Demon Cemetery, they were isolated and helpless, destined only to be slaughtered.
But outside this world, they had friends, subordinates, and family.
With so many forces combined, no one dared to act rashly. Even if Chen Changsheng were to raise the slaughter blade, they could flee to other places.
In short, as long as they could leave this place, there would be a chance of survival.
Watching the fleeing crowd, Chen Changsheng said calmly, “The families of those who committed s*icide earlier should not be added to the list of traitors.”
“Suppress them discreetly and let them live as wealthy individuals.”
“But before that, thoroughly investigate those who have colluded with the Savage Wilderness. No one will be spared.”
“Yes, sir!”
“What about these people who fled?”
“They will be exterminated, and their names will be forever nailed to the pillar of shame. Anyone who pleads for mercy will suffer the same fate.”
“Understood!”
After agreeing to Chen Changsheng, Kong Xuan turned around, but his eyes flashed with regret.
Because he knew that with this order, many people would disappear from this world.
Once Kong Xuan left, Chen Changsheng continued, “You should also set off. Among these traitors are many of your friends; escort them yourself.”
“Furthermore, after everything here is settled, have your mothers and sects submit a plea for forgiveness.”
“Emotionally, I agree with letting Nan Gong Xing go, but by rules, you have made a mistake.”
“In the next battle, they will be at the forefront; life and d*ath will be determined by heaven.”
Upon hearing this, before Xu Yao and the others could react, Hu Yan took out several scrolls and handed them over.
“These are our scrolls of submission.”
“From today on, we will relinquish our positions and participate in the expedition as soldiers.”
“Also, Ma Hu has a few words for me to pass along. He says he has no face to meet Mr. Chen and can only offer his last drop of bl**d to the Heavenly Court.”
“That attitude is commendable. Let it be as you wish.”
“Thank you!”
Having finished speaking, Hu Yan prepared to turn and leave.
At this moment, Xu Yao, with red eyes, spoke up.
“Mama, I…”
Xu Yao wanted to say something, but her words were choked in her throat.
Seeing this, Hu Yan smiled and shook her head. “Right or wrong doesn’t matter now. I’m very happy that you can follow your own hearts.”
“Some things require a price, regardless of right or wrong.”
“We raised you, so naturally we must shield and protect you. But from now on, you need to walk your own path.”
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Having said that, Hu Yan turned and left.
Facing this heart-wrenching scene, Xu Yao pursed her lips and said, “Mr. Chen, what is the right thing for us to do?”
“Or perhaps, how can we do it perfectly?”
Looking at the conflicted crowd, Chen Changsheng said lightly, “Some situations have no right or wrong, nor any perfect solution. What truly decides the difference is the choice.”
“Whether to spare Nan Gong Xing or not, you both need to pay a price.”
“If you spare him, someone will have to take responsibility.”
“If you don’t spare him, although no one will take responsibility, you will k*ll yourselves.”
“You will k*ll the young, passionate, and righteous versions of yourselves.”
“Similar choices have been faced by your mothers and teachers, but they chose to k*ll ‘themselves.'”
“Having walked this path, they naturally understand its pain, which is why they prepare a second path.”
“No matter which path you choose, they will be very pleased.”
“But emotionally, they would be even happier if you chose the second path.”
“Because you live for yourselves, not for others.”
“Living for yourselves ultimately leads to a lighter and more pleasant life.”
Clap clap clap!
After hearing Chen Changsheng’s words, the heavily injured Nan Gong Xing clapped. “Indeed, you are worthy of being an imperial tutor. They are truly blessed to receive your guidance.”
“If I had met you sooner, perhaps I wouldn’t have created such a dire situation.”
Hearing this, Chen Changsheng looked at Nan Gong Xing, who showed no intention of fleeing, and said, “Yes, if I had met you earlier, you might not have taken this path. Dying at such a young age with your talent and potential is somewhat regrettable.”
“I have always valued talent. Is there anything you want to say before you d*e?”
“As a prisoner, I dare not make any demands. Please, Imperial Tutor, give me some time to dig my own grave. I want to be buried with Qiao’er.”
“Alright, is there anything else?”
Hearing this, Nan Gong Xing thought for a moment and then turned towards Jian Fei.
“Fellow Daoist Jian Fei, these two swords can be considered divine weapons. With your flying sword techniques aided by divine weapons, you will naturally become stronger.”
“Today, I lost to you. These items should rightfully be your spoils of war.”
“Additionally, I have inscribed the Rain Sword Technique into this Rain Sword. Fellow Daoist Jian Fei, if you have time, you can take a look.”
Having said that, Nan Gong Xing handed the two divine weapons to Jian Fei and then started digging the ground together with Qiao’er.
Watching Nan Gong Xing with a smile on his face, Ma Ling’er and the others pursed their lips, but eventually they descended the mountain.
Having given him a chance, they felt they had done their utmost, and it was worth it for the past.
If their identities were enemies, naturally no sentiment could be shown when facing the enemy.
Click click click!
After everyone left, Zhang Zhen silently approached Nan Gong Xing.
“Can I ask you a question?”
Looking up at Zhang Zhen, Nan Gong Xing smiled. “Sure.”
“Why did you choose to betray? With your status and strength, you could have been a top figure in the Eight Desolates Nine Domains.”
“Being born into the Nan Gong family, I wasn’t free.”
“From a young age, everything was arranged for me—what to say, what to do, even when to sleep was predetermined.”
“I hated such a dull life until one day, I was severely injured in the Savage Wilderness, and Qiao’er saved me.”
“In that brief moment, I felt unprecedented freedom and joy, and found my true love.”
