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Chapter 184 The Darkened Void, the 'Heavenly Dao' within its Soul [Bonus Chapter for Monthly Tickets]

A crushing defeat, a one-sided crushing defeat with no suspense whatsoever, and even a brutal one.

As Euphemia unleashed her 'Ten-Sword Style'.

Chen Kong, who could have held his own against her, is now completely trapped in a desperate situation with no chance of fighting back.

Amidst the flashing blades, wounds began to appear one after another on Chen Kong's body.

Bright red blood unknowingly soaked into Chen Kong's entire body.

During this process, Chen Kong did struggle.

But whether it's the Feathered Spear Fighting Technique he just learned, or the Star Core: Sky Pattern that he has completed an awakening.

All of them were utterly rendered a joke by Euphemia's pure attribute stats and powerful skills.

The Pattern of Emptiness?
Even if the Void Pattern can suppress Star Source and Technique, it cannot block real slashes from the physical level.

Gunfighting?
What's the difference between a bullet that can't even touch the hem of an opponent's clothes and a firework that disappears after it's set off at a celebration?
Faced with an absolute disparity in strength, a sense of despair called 'powerlessness' completely overwhelmed Chen Kong's mind.

His limbs grew heavier and heavier, and his eyelids grew heavier and heavier.

The gun-fu moves that were initially quite fluid gradually became distorted and broken under the relentless pressure of Euphemia's sword flashes.
In a daze, Chen Kong felt his mind become chaotic, and memories of the past flooded back like a tide.

He suddenly remembered his childhood, the Ember Base from his childhood, and the people he hadn't seen in a long time from that base.

When Chen Kong compared himself to the people in his memories, a bitter feeling welled up in his heart.

'So I've always been protected.'

Perhaps he should indeed, as Euphemia suggested, acknowledge his incompetence and accept his ordinariness.

Because in that way, he might be able to live a little easier.

Once the thought of giving up took root, it grew like a wildly spreading vine, tightly binding Chen Kong's heart.

His movements gradually ceased, and his eyes slowly closed, as if welcoming his final fate.

'What's wrong, Sora? Giving up already?'

The sudden voice, carrying a familiar mockery, was like a pebble thrown into stagnant water, instantly bringing Chen Kong back to his senses.

He opened his eyes and found himself standing in a vast, clear space filled with calm water.

Not far away, a silver-haired boy wearing a black trench coat and sunglasses sat on a square-shaped black crystal, with his usual arrogant smile on his face.

'Brother Tiandao, what are you doing here?'

Upon hearing this, Tiandao jumped down from the black rock and landed in front of Chenkong.

He pulled his sunglasses down, revealing his signature azure eyes, and said with a look of disdain, "Kong, you shouldn't be asking me why I'm here, but rather why you're here in the first place."

'Know that this is the deepest part of your soul, the final destination for all living beings after they have exiled themselves.'

'Only someone who's given up on life would hide in a place like this.'

As he spoke, the Heavenly Dao raised his hand and waved it, causing ripples to spread across the void of the soul space, projecting the true scene of the outside world.

In reality, Chen Kong was being wantonly 'played' by Euphemia, covered in blood and in a sorry state.

Yes, he did choose to give up in reality, which is why his soul hid here.

All this was to escape the cruel fate that was about to befall them.

Thinking of this, Chen Kong couldn't help but laugh at himself: 'Brother Tiandao, you're definitely laughing at me right now, laughing at my incompetence, laughing at my overestimation of my abilities.'

'I'm so weak, yet I insist on trying to reach things I can't even touch. I'm just...'

'Laugh at? No, no, no.'

Before Chen Kong could finish speaking, Tian Dao suddenly reached out and patted his shoulder with such force that he stumbled.

A moment later, Tiandao's expression became unusually serious, his azure eyes filled with solemnity and earnestness.

"Listen carefully, Kong. Weakness is not a sin; cowardice is."

'To challenge the gods is foolish, but to kneel before them without doing anything is shameful.'

Tian Dao withdrew his hand and put it into the pocket of his black trench coat.

'Because the former means you've already done your best, and it's not a fault of your own making.'

The latter represents that you have chosen to give up from the bottom of your heart, which is an ugly act of kneeling and begging for mercy.

'And you, though you always seem to lack self-awareness, have repeatedly stepped forward, proving to everyone time and again that while your body may be weak, your soul and will are stronger than anyone else's.'

At this point, Tiandao tilted his head and smiled, saying, "Kong, do you remember what I told you?"

"Huh? Which sentence?"

Because Tiandao and Chenkong had said quite a lot, he couldn't immediately figure out which sentence Tiandao was referring to.

'You really are...'

Tiandao sighed helplessly, then raised that familiar, arrogant smile again.

He said what he had said to Chen Kong on the eve of the final assessment of the Ember years ago.

'Remember, when you feel like you've reached a dead end, ask yourself why you've survived this long.'

These words were like an electric current running down his spine, instantly reminding Chen Kong of that scene.

At that time, he had not yet awakened the Void Mark and was filled with immense fear of the upcoming final test.

Because he didn't think that he, as an 'ordinary person' at the time, could pass this test that only monsters could pass.

But as we all know, that's how things turned out.

He not only passed, but he performed even better than Chenxing, who was ranked No. 2, and Yagami Rin, who was ranked No. 5.

Why? Why was I able to do it back then?
Chen Kong fell into a state of puzzlement.

Soon, scenes from the past began to flash before his eyes like a revolving lantern. He saw himself being bullied by everyone at the base, yet he never gave up and diligently studied and cultivated.

That version of myself, tricked by the Dark Star Envoy, pushed to my physical limits, yet still believing I could see a bright tomorrow.

That self who fell countless times, yet gritted her teeth and got back up countless times.

Seeing this, Chen Kong understood.

Yes, weakness is never the original sin; cowardice and giving up are.

The moment you choose to give up, miracles also give up on you.

Before this, Chen Kong had never denied his own weakness, nor had he ever given up believing in miracles.

That's why he was able to create miracles back then.

After all, those who believe in miracles are themselves as remarkable as miracles.

It seems you understand.

Chen Kong looked up and saw that Tian Dao had already walked to the square black crystal and was beckoning to him.

After Chen Kong walked over with a puzzled look, Tiandao said to the square black crystal in front of him, "While believing in miracles is commendable in itself, expecting miracles to happen indefinitely is equally unrealistic."

"So, Sora, you need to learn to tap into your own potential, like learning to command that unruly part that's always been hidden deep within you."

As soon as he finished speaking, Tiandao suddenly kicked the black brick in front of him with all his might.

"Hey, I'm talking to you, come out here."

To Chen Kong's astonishment, the huge black brick crumbled.

Before long, a guy who looked exactly like Chen Kong, but with white hair, white eyes, and white clothes, appeared strangely in front of the two of them.

Although he looks just like Kong, his face is full of arrogance and evil.

Bai Kong looked displeased as he saw the Heavenly Dao forcibly bringing him into existence.

"Heavenly Dao and Fate, this is someone else's sea of ​​souls. What right do you, an outsider, have to point fingers at us?"

The Way of Heaven's response was utterly blunt.

"Bai Kong, I don't like what you're saying. What do you mean I'm bossing others around? It's clearly someone who forcibly projected my will here without my permission."

Therefore, rather than saying I barged in here rashly, it's more accurate to say someone desperately wanted me to appear at this time.

'Otherwise, do you think I'd just randomly appear inside the soul of a grown man? I, the Heavenly Dao Master of Fate, am not that perverted.'

Upon hearing Tiandao's words, Shanliang Kong awkwardly scratched his head, while Bai Kong looked at him with disdain.

'Ha, a weakling so desperately seeking help from others, I really don't know how someone like you gained the approval of the Miracle Stone.'

After saying that, Bai Kong turned to look at the Heavenly Dao again, his attitude quite hostile.

'Heavenly Dao Master, I know what you're trying to say, and I understand that it's indeed time for me to step in, but why should I help such a useless piece of trash?'

The Heavenly Dao raised two fingers.

Two reasons.

"The first reason is that helping him is also helping yourself; after all, if he dies, you'll disappear too."

And the second reason...

As he spoke, Tiandao's eyes instantly turned dangerous.

'You don't think I'm begging you, do you? Help him, or I'll beat you until you're willing to help him. The choice is yours.'

Looking at the arrogant expression on Tiandao's face, which seemed to imply he was the only one worthy of respect in heaven and earth, Bai Kong gritted his teeth and said, "You are nothing more than a memory projection condensed here after someone's excessive hopes, not the real Tiandao. What gives you the right to say such things?"

'You know, this is my home turf!'

As soon as he finished speaking, a gigantic, monstrous phantom, so small that only a glimpse of the monster could be seen, suddenly descended upon Bai Kong's head.

At the same moment this monster appeared, the previously clear and sunny soul space instantly turned day and night upside down.

This terrifying scene, enough to suppress most people, had no effect on the Heavenly Dao before them.

'Is this your home turf? Sorry, not now.'

Tian Dao shrugged, then pulled down his collar with his left hand, and brought his index and middle fingers together with his right hand, finally pressing his middle finger onto the first joint of his index finger.

"This is my home turf."

In an instant, countless stars surged forth from the void, completely dispelling the darkness created by the white sky and the unknown monster!

The Heavenly Dao stood in the center of this dazzling galaxy, his smile still gentle, but his azure eyes held an undeniable dominance.

'Come on, Shirakura, tell me your choice.'

"Do you choose to leave obediently on your own, or do you choose to be kicked out by me?"

"Friendly reminder: I, the God of Fate, don't have much patience."

PS: Progress of four chapters a day (7/7), the declaration of a massive update is complete, and I'm making an incredibly strong request for monthly votes!

[37 chapters owed from last month's monthly votes and alliance leader requests]

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Fat Tiger really needs to rest tomorrow.

I won't ask for leave, but I probably won't be able to add extra chapters either.

Because Gian is going to slack off a lot!
Last month's extra chapters have been paid off, and at the end of this month, Fat Tiger will list out the extra chapters owed for monthly votes.

Then, along with the rules for next month's extra chapters, I will release them together in a separate chapter to inform everyone.

(End of this chapter)