Chapter 282: with translation of chapter title

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Zhao Si was dazed for a long time; after a while he softly said:

"……I thought it was the Yellow Turban Rebellion, but it turned out they arranged for me the Great Western King……"

Although both are peasant uprisings, the latter is far more heaven-defying than the former; if this is really the latter's script, the protagonist Lin Six would have to give up his first blood! Moreover, besides this so-called 'Western King', the dialogue of the god entering the dream also revealed a key piece of information: 'If this Western King is not talking nonsense, then the current Heavenly Emperor is Xue Xuan!'

Xue Xuan……the jailer protagonist of chapter three suddenly appeared, which also represents two pieces of information.

One, the current plot's time point is after Xue Xuan's era.

Two, Xue Xuan is the Heavenly Emperor.

"'Little Black' originally was a Heavenly Emperor ruling a region; this chapter says he is the Heavenly Emperor, which means this realm is not the Primordial Wasteland but his Asura realm?"

This speculation made Zhao Si thoughtful, because here indeed differs from the Primordial Wasteland; the Primordial Wasteland is divided into five regions and four seas, with a worldview of 'heaven round, earth square', whereas here it is divided into four great continents like Journey to the West, obviously not the same world.

"'But……if this is the Asura realm, then how could immortal arts not work?'"

Zhao Si scratched his head; Xue Xuan back then was a typical Asura, and he could normally cultivate immortal arts; if the new protagonist Lin Six is also an Asura, there's no reason he couldn't practice!

Or rather, all beings of heaven and earth, regardless of race, can actually cultivate immortality; the universality of the Hongjun Immortal Way is never empty talk!

No matter what race Lin Six belongs to, it doesn't affect his ability to cultivate immortality; yet he cannot cultivate immortality, which is obviously very strange, even abnormal……

"'Moreover, what this so-called 'Western King' actually needs is incense, not spiritual energy……'"

This is even stranger, because up to now, across three consecutive chapters, this version of the Primordial Wasteland has never shown the concept of 'incense divine path'; immortals, regardless of their cultivation level, need spiritual energy.

On this basis, how could an incense divine path suddenly appear? 'Strange, too strange……'

The plot of this chapter can only make Zhao Si feel strange, because various basic settings of the worldview have changed, making it really hard to understand.

"'First came a Journey to the West worldview and plot, then the former protagonist Xue Xuan appeared, and then even the cultivation system changed……'"

Zhao Si is a bit unsure of the plot outline……

"'For now, the only plan is to find a breakthrough point on Xue Xuan and quickly establish a new worldview!'"

As the former protagonist, Little Black is currently the only breakthrough; to know what all this is about, as long as we find him and then let the new protagonist Lin Six reveal his identity, we will surely gain trust, and by then everything that should be known will be known……

【The self-proclaimed 'Western King' deity soon left, and you also quickly woke up from this inexplicable drowsiness……】

【You clearly remember every word of the dream, and confirm it's not your imagination; you even privately asked a few friends, inquiring if they had any abnormalities.】

【The result was that each of them had the exact same dream as you, and the words spoken by the 'Western King' in the dream were completely consistent!】

【It seems this 'Western King' is sending out low-quality mass messages, rather than giving personal careful attention……】

【Without a doubt, a major choice now lies before you: whether to truly collude with Him from inside and out, and seize the county city?】

【'Six Brother! Come up with an idea!'】

【Longtime friends all look at you anxiously, hoping you, the most capable person, can come up with a plan.】

【You understand their thoughts: although they have never dealt with these godly-ghostly matters, they certainly know that aiding rebels to seize the city means what; if mishandled, the government would first execute them as a sacrifice to the flag.】

【But if you don't help the Western King take the city, then when they really attack, who knows if this immortal will recognize them; if held accountable, their fate probably won't be good either.】

【One government, one immortal.】

【Before them is a wolf, behind them a tiger; this is really too difficult…… they can't make up their minds, so they ask you.】

【But you also don't know how to choose.】

【The problem they worry about is also the problem you worry about…… if there were a choice, you would rather not have heard the saying 'worship the Western character brings safety'; then you wouldn't have this trouble.】

【But things have already happened; you not only saw the Western King in your dream, but also heard His plan, and now several friends are eagerly waiting for you to decide; no matter what, you must make a choice……】

【Ding! You, feeling torn between front and back, must make a choice, but if you choose wrong, the result will be unbearable for you…… At this point, you can only trust 'another self', asking him to give you correct guidance; you choose (?)】

【A: Help the Western King breach the city; you fear the immortal's might, so you should promptly abandon darkness and join the light, becoming a loyal lackey for the Western King! B: Do not help the Western King; you believe the government will ultimately defeat this wild god's arrogant ambitions, so you should resolutely aid the government in defending the city and annihilate all invading bandits!】

"'Help, or not help?'"

'Survival or destruction, this is a question.'

Zhao Si pondered for a moment:

"'If we help the Western King breach the city, we will have to face the government, even the court; moreover, whether the Western King will keep his promise is still unknown……'"

"'But if we help the government defend the city, given the current situation, this small county city is likely indefensible; once the rebel army enters the city, the problem would become serious……'"

After thinking, Zhao Si made up his mind:

"'Help the Western King! The small county city is likely indefensible; rather than wait for the Western King to breach the city and be investigated, it's better to defect now and earn some merit for following the dragon!' A true hero does not suffer immediate loss! 'Choose A!'"

【You chose option A, help the Western King breach the city; you fear the immortal's might, so you should promptly abandon darkness and join the light, becoming a loyal lackey for the Western King!】

【Having made up your mind, you immediately grit your teeth at a few friends and fiercely say: 'Help breach the city!'】

【Regardless of what happens after breaching the city, if you don't act now, once the Western King's rebel army enters the city, it will already be too late!】

【Although you don't believe the claim that He is the former Heavenly Emperor, He is certainly an immortal beyond mortal reach; if mishandled, He could recognize you.】

【'Everyone listen to Six Brother!'】

【Several friends also nodded heavily, and the plan was thus confirmed.】

【That night, you began secretly seeking those who had also worshipped the Western King, and directly threatened them: the Western King is the former Heavenly Emperor, an immortal, who has wonderful ways to investigate who didn't help Him; with the city breach imminent, if you don't abandon darkness and join the light now, I'm afraid……】

【People originally weren't very bold, and after seeing a deity send dreams, plus those rebel soldiers outside who drink charm water and don't die…… looking at it, the county city seems indefensible; now having you all jointly threaten them, their psychological defenses collapse instantly, and they have no choice but to obediently join.】

【After some back and forth, in just one evening you gathered nearly a hundred people; although there are men and women, old and young, the lower limit of combat ability is a bit low, but considering the county troops' combat ability isn't high either…… you believe an excellent matching mechanism will lead you to victory!】

【The next day, as you were about to continue recruiting people, you unexpectedly heard this news: last night some rioters tried to attack the county office, welcoming rebel troops into the city; fortunately they were few, only a handful, and were killed on the spot by the county troops!】

【The magistrate was frightened and immediately issued a notice throughout the city: do not believe the temptations of demons; they are all deceivers; once they enter the city, the whole city will suffer……】

【As for the magistrate's words, you of course understand the reasoning; the rebel troops are untrustworthy!】

【But the county city is low and dilapidated, and moreover the rebel troops have magic; who knows how formidable the Western King is? Breaching the city is inevitable.】

【For the sake of life and property, even if you don't believe in the Western King, you can only believe!】

【Thus you continued secretly recruiting people……】

【After three days of besieging the city, you have successfully recruited nearly three hundred people; although not especially many, it is certainly not few for the county city.】

Outside the city, under the effect of the talisman water, those rebel soldiers feared no death; even without siege equipment, they dug with hoes until a large hollow formed beneath the city wall—its collapse was now imminent.

The county soldiers on the wall were so frightened by the scene that their faces turned ashen, and morale kept dropping.

The moment for the city's fall had ripened!

Thus that night, you secretly gathered several dozen able-bodied folk, armed with simple weapons like spears, short sticks, and iron shovels, personally leading this 'death squad' to assault the county office!

The remaining elderly and weak were tasked with opening the city gate to welcome the rebels... the righteous army into the city!

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Your attack went flawlessly; the county troops' morale was already low, after days of siege their mental strain grew, and now a sudden assault by several dozen armed fierce youths made them practically piss themselves instantly!

With little resistance you captured over a hundred county soldiers, then stormed straight into the county office, seizing the terrified, sleepless magistrate and his clerks.

You then escorted them, raced to the wall, ordered the panicked garrison to surrender, and with the help of the pre-arranged elderly and weak, successfully opened the city gate!

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"The city gate is open! Welcome the Western King's righteous army into the city!"

Lin Six, who had been busy for several days, was now quite fatigued but still focused his spirit; together with his subordinates who had just finished the great deed, he shouted in unison toward the outside of the city, and the noise quickly drew the attention of the rebel army outside.

Thus torches blazed one after another in the night, and a large crowd bearing torches came forward to meet them!

The anxious crowd hurriedly looked and saw that it was a group of Daoists who had distributed the talisman water by day, numbering over a hundred; they appeared to be the backbone of this rebel army...

"Damn! Daoist Master, I've been waiting bitterly for you!"

A shout of cursing rang out; amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, a Daoist stepped forward, cursed twice, and at a glance saw Lin Six: "I am the Western King, the one you helped open the city gate for me?"

Lin Six hastily performed a salute:

"Exactly..."

"Alright, wait over there; you'll surely get your reward!"

Without waiting for Lin Six to say more, the Daoist who called himself the Western King impatiently waved his hand, and then, amid the great shock of those who had opened the gate, he loudly shouted toward the Daoists and soldiers behind him:

"Charge into the city! Any household that does not worship the Western character may loot at will—whatever you seize is yours!"

The troops cheered:

"Thank you, Western King, for your great kindness!"

At the same time, Lin Six, who had forced a smile, suddenly froze...

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(End of chapter)