Above all spirits

Chapter 498 As if Standing on the Edge of an Abyss

Gu Yun hated the feeling of being schemed against at every turn. Even though Guang Xuzi always claimed to be friends based on fate, ever since Werner discovered some information about Guang Xuzi's background, Guang Xuzi was destined to be "evil" in Gu Yun's eyes.

"Let me think about it."

Gu Yun gave an ambiguous answer.

Because Guangxuzi wasn't the only one who invested in him. He needed to wait until Yue returned to ask the octopus what kind of bargaining chips it could offer, and if possible, how it could help him in this regard.

Compared to Guang Xuzi, the octopus felt more 'friendly' to Gu Yun, simply because its purpose was very clear.

Zhang Zhang was just trapped and wanted to escape. What did Zhang Zhang do wrong?

Guang Xuzi seemed quite surprised by Gu Yun's reply, as if a thread had jumped out of the clothes he had woven.

Although Guang Xuzi's face remained as kind and natural as ever, Gu Yun did indeed sense a certain negative emotion for a fleeting moment, but it was too vague and too brief for Gu Yun to discern what kind of emotion it was.

"Of course, of course."

"But please reconsider, Brother Gu. This is a Demon King-level restriction. If I want to prevent it for you, the price I have to pay will be no small amount."

"Of course, if Brother Gu thinks my request is excessive, you can make a request that I can handle."

Guangxuzi's words were not definitive; in his view, it was necessary to have a backup plan when choices became uncertain.

that's it.

Two seemingly close "friends," each harboring their own ulterior motives, watched from the high platform as one ranking battle after another unfolded below. Guang Xuzi, in particular, was engaged in lively and incessant discussions.

Until she heard approaching footsteps and a delicate, soft voice.

"Gu Yun, I won!"

"However, I didn't continue the competition; winning one game was enough."

"If we win just one more match, we can secure a spot in the Imperial Palace. As for the final ranking, I won't bother trying."

Gu Yun nodded, seemingly moved by Werner's earlier words, and agreed without reservation.

"That's good, you're lucky."

Yue, like a child who has been praised, visibly beamed with joy as she twirled her silver hair that fell over her shoulders and giggled.

"hey-hey."

Before Yue could even notice Guang Xuzi beside Gu Yun, he seemed to have seen something interesting. He raised the corners of his mouth, took two steps forward to greet Yue, and then extended his hand and spoke frankly.

"You must be Brother Gu's new girlfriend."

"Brother Gu is truly blessed with good fortune. I am a friend of his who participated in the competition. Just call me Guangxuzi."

"Nice to meet you."

Yue paused, blinked, and sized up Guang Xuzi.

My brain then went blank for a moment.

There's no doubt she caught the word 'young girlfriend'.

My mind was racing, and it took me two or three seconds to get her to restart the device.

After restarting, Yue did not show the typical blushing and bewildered demeanor of a young woman, because in Yue's view, it was just a misunderstanding.

Although many thoughts flashed through her mind at that moment, and her body became a little hot, with a faint blush on her fair skin, she eventually dismissed them all and looked back to reality.

No one knows what Yue realized in the end.

Yue immediately began waving one hand rapidly, while simultaneously extending her other hand in a generous yet polite manner to shake hands with Guang Xuzi, and frankly stated...

"Do not."

"I am... just a friend of Gu Yun."

"Hello, my name is Yue."

The voice just fell.

Not only Guang Xuzi, but even Gu Yun was slightly surprised for a moment. He originally thought that Yue, who had feelings for him, would not respond to this. To be honest, even he was prepared to accept this situation.

The purpose was to let Light be happy for a while in the final moments of her life, even if it was all just an illusion, after listening to Werner's words.

Ke Yue made the most objective choice herself.

Guang Xuzi, true to his reputation as a seasoned veteran skilled in conversation in all situations, immediately understood Yue's true nature. He abandoned his playful demeanor and apologized very naturally and solemnly, making everyone feel that what he had said before was just a joke.

"I misspoke, it was I who misspoke."

"Please accept my request, Moon..."

For an instant.

He hadn't even finished speaking.

Guang Xuzi's pupils suddenly contracted.

He jerked his right hand, which was clasped with Yue's, as if he had been electrocuted, and then began to tremble uncontrollably.

This action puzzled both Yue and Gu Yun. Amidst the confusion, a hint of unease also flashed in Gu Yun's eyes.

He could probably guess what ability Guang Xuzi must have used against the moon, and thus must have known something.

But he didn't know how much Guangxuzi knew.

Realizing his loss of composure, Guang Xuzi quickly used his left hand to control his trembling right hand, his voice hoarse as he feigned weakness.

"My old problem has relapsed."

"Cough cough."

"Please don't take offense, Brother Gu and Miss Yue."

Afterwards, Guang Xuzi subconsciously wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, and stopped looking at Yue and Gu Yun. He turned to look at the training ground on the side. His heart had not yet calmed down. If he continued to force himself to act up at this time, he would easily be discovered.

This reaction was solely because, the moment Guangxuzi learned Yue's true name, he activated a characteristic of the rules of wisdom.

【Explanation】.

As the name suggests, this is an ability that allows one to know a living being's past simply by touching it and learning its name.

This is one of the characteristics that the lineage of wise rules is proud of.

This name can be either a pseudonym or a real name, as long as it refers to the other party. It's quite domineering, but if it's the real name, they will know more.

Guang Xuzi learned some information about Gu Yun through this [Name Explanation]. He learned about some of Gu Yun's deeds in Jitian City and understood that Gu Yun had certain special characteristics.

[Name Explanation] In addition to whether it is a real name or not, the difference in status and the degree to which both parties understand the rules will also affect its effect.

wisdom.

It symbolizes the pursuit of everything in the past and present, and in turn, the deduction of the future.

As long as a being exists in the upper realm, the world will record the life trajectory of that being, and the rules of wisdom can use the [Name Interpretation] characteristic as a key to unlock some of the album's shackles; this is the principle behind it.

and so.

Even for a demon king, the [Name Explanation] will more or less present a fragmented image.

Even for a single being designated by the rules of fate, the [Name Interpretation] will only become ineffective, not effective without any information displayed. This is because from the moment this being is chosen by fate, it abandons the past and anchors itself to the future.

But the moon before my eyes is different.

Guangxuzi was certain that the other party was not the chosen one; his [Name Interpretation] had taken effect.

But what he saw before him was emptiness and nothingness.

The feeling was like suddenly falling into the bottom of the deep sea, surrounded by absolute darkness.

It makes it impossible for people to suppress their inner fear.

This being.

There is no past.

There is no future either.