Betrayal and Redemption: Long Xu's Desperate Gambit

Translated by Basingh

Master, I am loyal to you... Ah...!

Long Xu suddenly clutched his head, screaming in agony as if countless blades were slicing through his soul.

"You think your petty tricks can fool me? You fool. Since you’re so eager to die, I’ll grant your wish."

Long Chen sneered, forming a seal with one hand.

In an instant, Long Xu’s body was lifted into the air, as if an invisible hand had grabbed him.

"Master, spare me! I beg you! I swear on my soul, I’ll be loyal to you! Please, I’m still useful to you!"

Long Xu wailed like a pig being slaughtered. Even at his level of power, faced with death, he was reduced to a pitiful, groveling creature.

Xi Yuanqing and the others watched in horror. This man, who had slain Ming Zang—a figure they could only look up to—was nothing more than Long Chen’s slave.

Thud!

Long Xu suddenly dropped to his knees, kowtowing frantically. His eyes were filled with terror as he sensed the murderous intent radiating from Long Chen. He knew Long Chen was serious about killing him, and fear consumed him completely.

Long Chen looked down at the groveling Long Xu and said coldly,

"You led me here on purpose but didn’t tell me about Ming Zang’s trump card. He had a seal left by a Divine Emperor, and you wanted to use it to kill me by surprise. That way, you could free yourself from my control and eliminate a powerful rival at the same time."

"When you saw the Divine Emperor’s seal explode and I only suffered minor injuries, you realized your plan had failed. Even if Ming Zang tried to take me down with him, it wouldn’t work because of my Kun Ding protection. So, you stepped in at the last moment, pretending to be loyal and efficient. Did you really think I wouldn’t see through your act?"

Long Xu’s face turned ashen. Every word Long Chen said was true.

His original plan was for Ming Zang’s forces to kill Long Chen. If Long Chen died, he could escape using the Slaughter Spear. But his ideal scenario was for Long Chen and Ming Zang to weaken each other, allowing him to kill both.

But Long Chen’s reflexes were too fast, and with the help of the Dragon Bone Evil Moon, he avoided fatal injury.

Realizing his plan had failed, Long Xu panicked. He acted, pretending to be loyal, and killed Ming Zang, absorbing his energy with the Slaughter Spear. That energy was his ticket to Emperor Flame Unity.

"Master Long Chen, please give me another chance! I’ve gathered many Evil Dragon clansmen and collected valuable intelligence. I’m useful to you! Don’t kill me!"

Long Xu begged, his voice trembling.

Long Chen’s expression remained cold as he formed another seal. Long Xu’s body shook uncontrollably. He knew his fate rested in Long Chen’s hands.

"I don’t hate fools, and I don’t hate the clever. But I despise those who think they’re clever. And I loathe betrayal above all else..."

"Master, I’ll never betray you again! I swear!"

Long Xu cried, his tears genuine this time.

"Since you still have some use, I’ll spare you for now. But if you dare scheme against me again, I won’t kill you. I’ll make you wish you were dead."

"Thank you, Master! Thank you!"

Long Xu kowtowed furiously, relief flooding through him.

Eager to prove his worth, Long Xu quickly added,

"Master, when I realized Ming Zang was about to achieve Emperor Flame Unity, I knew I couldn’t defeat him alone. That’s why I asked for your help. I was foolish to scheme against you, but I’ll make up for it."

"Now that the Slaughter Spear has absorbed Ming Zang’s essence and the Divine Emperor’s seal, I can refine it to achieve Emperor Flame Unity and even claim a trace of the Divine Emperor’s power. Once I do, I won’t fear Long Hu, even if he achieves Emperor Flame Unity. I’ll kill Long Hu and Yan Tu, becoming the top figure among the Evil Dragon clan’s younger generation. I’ll help you conquer the Evil Dragon clan and pave the way for your dominance in the Primordial Chaos Realm."

Long Xu was desperate to prove his value, fearing Long Chen might change his mind.

He quickly added, "Yan Tu is another top figure, alongside Ming Zang and Long Hu. Together, they’re known as the Three Heavenly Talents of the Evil Dragon clan."

Though Long Chen was furious at being manipulated, killing Long Xu now would be a waste. With this lesson, Long Xu would remain loyal—as long as Long Chen stayed strong enough to keep him in line.

"What other intelligence have you gathered?" Long Chen asked.

Long Xu perked up at the question.

"Master, my men have reported sightings of the Primordial Demon Clan."

"What?!"

Long Chen’s expression changed instantly.

Final Thoughts

This chapter is a rollercoaster of tension, betrayal, and redemption.

Long Xu’s desperate gambit to outsmart Long Chen backfires spectacularly, revealing the depth of Long Chen’s cunning and power. The stakes are higher than ever as Long Xu’s survival hinges on his usefulness, and the introduction of the Primordial Demon Clan adds a new layer of intrigue to the story.

🔥 Will Long Xu remain loyal, or will his ambition lead to his downfall? And what role will the Primordial Demon Clan play in the unfolding chaos? Stay tuned for the next chapter!

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