Chapter 1554 - 1551: Ye Qiu's Speculation

If the prediction is incorrect, then Ye Qiu, Ye Qiu will be branded a criminal and must face merciless punishment.

At that time... I would be sorry...

Ye Qiu glanced at Fang Wushang sitting beside him. At that moment, she happened to lift her head, and their eyes met.

"Ye Qiu...?"

Fang Wushang showed a surprised expression, only moving her lips without making a sound. But at this moment, Ye Qiu had already kicked the ground with his right foot.

The distance between Ye Qiu and Long Yijian was about ten meters. Ye Qiu sprinted forward at floor level with all his might, covering the distance in an instant, as his sword rotated and thrust upwards.

Ye Qiu used the basic one-handed sword move, Anger Stab. Since it wasn't very powerful, even if it hit Long Yijian, it wouldn't be life-threatening. However, if Ye Qiu's assumption was correct........

Long Yijian, with astonishing reaction speed, noticed the sword tip dragging a pale blue flash from the left side, and his eyes widened in shock. He immediately raised his left-hand shield to block.

But Ye Qiu had seen this move many times during their duel and remembered it clearly. Ye Qiu's sword turned into a streak of light, changing its path sharply in the air, bypassing the shield edge and aiming at Long Yijian's chest.

Just as the sword was about to pierce his chest, it hit an invisible wall. A strong impact traveled from the sword to Ye Qiu's arm. Then an invisible Barrier-like wall appeared.

A Barrier is something not meant for humans but is familiar to everyone.

Because it's a skill of Magical Beasts.

In a duel, what Long Yijian feared most was exposing this god-like protection to everyone's eyes.

"Ye Qiu, what are you doing—"

Fang Wushang screamed and ran over upon seeing Ye Qiu suddenly attack, but then she saw the Barrier.

Ye Qiu, Long Yijian, as well as Klein and the surrounding people, all remained motionless. In the silence, the Barrier slowly disappeared.

Ye Qiu lowered his sword, lightly jumped backward, creating distance between him and Long Yijian. Fang Wushang, who took a few steps forward, came to Ye Qiu's right side and stood shoulder to shoulder with him.

"Magical Beast Barrier...? What's going on... Clan Leader?"

After hearing Fang Wushang's confused voice, Long Yijian didn't respond. He just stared at Ye Qiu with a stern expression. Ye Qiu lowered the sword in his hand and spoke:

"So, this is the truth behind the legend. The Barrier seems to protect this man and won't let him be in any life-threatening situations. The only ones who could possess such a Barrier, besides Magical Beasts, are people from that world. But there should be none in this world. Except for one person..."

Ye Qiu stopped talking here, then glanced up at the sky.

"...Actually, after the first wave in the world appeared, Ye Qiu always had a question... where exactly is that guy watching us and adjusting this world? But Ye Qiu kept forgetting the simplest truth that any child would know."

Ye Qiu looked straight at the blue Holy Knight and then spoke:

"That is, 'nothing is more dull than standing aside watching people play a role-playing game.' I'm right... aren't I, Demon King of the Otherworld?"

The surrounding was filled with a silence that froze everything.

Long Yijian stared at Ye Qiu expressionlessly. The people around them made no movement. No, they couldn't make any movement.

Fang Wushang beside Ye Qiu slowly took a step forward. Her eyes seemed to gaze into some void space, devoid of any emotion. Her lips barely moved, and a hoarse voice emerged.

"Clan Leader... is it really... like this...?"

Long Yijian still didn't answer her question, only slightly tilted his head, addressing Ye Qiu:

"...Just for my reference, can you tell me why you noticed this...?"

"In the beginning, what made me suspicious was the final moment in our previous duel, your speed was just too quick."

"Indeed. That was a mistake I'm quite regretful of. Your offensive suppressed me, causing the hidden power to take effect."

He nodded slightly, a corner of his lips turned up, showing something akin to a bitter smile, the first expression shown on his face.

"I had initially planned to reveal this matter by the fifth wave."

After slowly scanning everyone present, his smile shifted to a transcendental one, and the blue Holy Knight declared with dignity:

"—Indeed, I am the Demon King. Moreover, I plan to wait as the final boss at the last wave for everyone."

Feeling Fang Wushang beside him slightly unsteady, Ye Qiu's gaze remained fixed on Long Yijian, he directly supported her with his right hand.

"...Your taste is terrible. The strongest clan leader directly turning into the most malevolent final boss?"

"Don't you think it's a great script? I thought it would lead to quite a climax, but didn't expect it to be uncovered at three-quarters of the way. You were initially considered the biggest uncertainty factor in this world, but didn't expect you to have such destructive power..."

As the Demon King, also the final mastermind behind the world's state, he smiled faintly and shrugged.

The Holy Knight Long Yijian in appearance looked entirely different from the Demon King everyone imagined. But the inorganic, metal-like cold atmosphere given off was reminiscent of the faceless embodiment that descended upon Ye Qiu two years ago. Long Yijian, smiling, continued:

"...I initially predicted you would be the last person standing before me. Among the ten Divine Artifacts, the Profound Celestial Ice Sword was granted to the person with the strongest power among everyone, who would play the role of the Hero against the Demon King, whether winning or losing."

"But regardless of attack speed or insight, you've already displayed strength beyond my imagination. However... this unexpected development also counts as this game's highlight..."

At this moment, a member of the Lantian Clan, initially frozen and immobile, slowly stood up. He was one of the Lantian Clan's officials. In his sturdy and blunt small eyes, there was a mixture of tragic and distressed emotion.

"You... you... you dare to completely ruin our loyalty—and hope!"