Chapter 873: Understanding Everyone Else Yet Blind to One's Own Heart! It's Over…

Clack!

Su Qi took off her helmet and brushed away her sticky bangs.

She continued, "You think you're exceptionally clever, that everything is under your control."

"In reality, this world is more complex than you imagine."

"Being blunt would easily hurt your pride."

"But that's the fact."

"If you want to step out of the game, make yourself stronger."

"Become…"

"…an irreplaceable figure no one dares to provoke."

Su Yang was surprised not by a so‑called cognition issue.

It was that he had actually been well protected all along.

The so‑called pride…

Long before, when he was locked in a cell and treated like a dog, he voluntarily cast his pride into the far‑off heavens.

"Why me?" Su Yang asked.

"You asked me before about your identity; to be honest, I don't know either."

"There are many secrets I'm not entitled to know; even 'Yao Ri' is only a tip of the iceberg."

"The Golden Road's Clash attracts countless contenders, and the ruthless are as plentiful as fish crossing a river."

"The reason you were chosen isn't solely your Innate Talent."

"First, your Innate Talent—unique in the world."

"Second, you possess a unique New Era identity."

"Lastly, your current background is clean, and you rise from the dust, making you hard for outsiders to notice."

"You are the best candidate for the New Era."

"From now on, you must remember—"

"It's not because you're special that I chose to sacrifice myself."

"It's only after my sacrifice that you become special!"

What does that mean?

The completely reverse‑logic words sounded rather harsh to Su Yang.

He stared at the withered Su Qi, his gaze exceedingly complex.

At some point, he deeply resented the woman who had exploited his trust.

She killed many people.

Those people died to serve as stepping stones for Su Yang.

Of course, those strangers were irrelevant, and Su Yang had no time to bother with them.

The main reason is…

She killed Lu Zhiwei.

Only to force Su Yang to make the final move.

"You're right to hate me; after living so many years and witnessing countless changes, I only know… an eternal lifespan is itself a sin."

"Instead of endless fighting and seeking fame, it's better to live on in some people's memories."

"That way… it won't be in vain that I walked this world." Su Qi said leisurely.

Su Yang inhaled deeply and asked, "What benefit does becoming a Taboo member bring me?"

Su Qi saw him calm so quickly, a hint of admiration flashing in her eyes, "Aren't you going to single‑handedly challenge an era?"

"And then?" Su Yang asked again.

"You killed Yue Zhao, and indeed you can inherit his Permanent Seat at Round Table Conference."

"But you cannot freely traverse the various Continents."

"I guess your original plan was to use ships to cross Sea Areas; now I tell you plainly—it's impossible!"

"Barriers exist between eras; Normal Difficulty people cannot break them."

"Even with the strongest Innate Talent, you remain mortal."

"The reason Taboo is a Taboo is that it is bound by no rules, and this…"

"…itself is also a rule!"

Su Yang seemed to understand; Su Qi's original intent wasn't merely to smooth his path on the Golden Road.

She also wanted to give him a push.

To give him a chance to challenge an era.

And the conditions required to enter the Old Era have been fully met.

First, he became a Permanent Member of the Round Table Meeting of the Old Era.

Second, he gained the authority and qualification to travel at will.

That means…

Su Yang can now let loose and stride forward boldly.

"I see, Sister Yao Ri has already paved the way for me."

"Yue Zhao was the candidate she had long targeted, and you are also the one she prepared to sacrifice."

"She arranged both of you in the same Old Era game, to tear at each other, ultimately only to fulfill me, a New Era Player."

"What a profound scheme, what a meticulous plan."

Vision Perception‑like seemingly aimless small actions, however, ultimately converged seamlessly at the end.

I think… the reason it's you may be because you also share the surname Su, or perhaps you can Mind Reading.

Perhaps… you cannot control your own Desire.

Su Qi suddenly fell into silence.

Now she is already nearing the oil‑exhausted, lamp‑extinguished state.

Only a little time remains before the passive skill ends.

The true death deadline is approaching!

Compared to unknown fear and threat.

She is more afraid of hearing the death countdown echoing beside her ears.

"Do you say that after death, becoming a wandering fish would retain the original consciousness?" Su Qi suddenly asked.

Su Yang pondered briefly, then said: "…I don't think so; a person similar to a Resurrection after individual might not be the original him."

Su Qi yet Laugh, "I'm about to die, can't you say something pleasant?"

Su Yang slowly said: "Actually, Sister Yao Ri's initial plan was to have you help me eliminate Yue Zhao and then be sacrificed directly, right?"

To this, Su Qi remained silent.

Su Yang shook his head, "You are unwilling to be a pawn, and even less willing to sacrifice your life for a complete stranger."

You think this is unfair to you; on what grounds does a single order end years of accumulation?

On what grounds must you go this far for a Newcomer?

On what grounds is it you?

So you developed ill intent midway, you want to inherit all of me and start anew.

Yet in the end you could not do so.

You wavered repeatedly between betrayal and loyalty, never able to make a firm decision.

Until just now, you still could not figure it out.

You fundamentally never figured out what you actually want.

Can you tell me, if Lu Zhiwei does not intervene, how would you choose?

This question immediately left Su Qi stunned.

Her slightly damp, bewildered eyes were gentle as water, rippling with circles of ripples.

Yet she never responded.

She perhaps does not want to speak, or perhaps does not know.

It may also be that she has reached her limit, unable to speak further.

Su Yang, seeing this, shook his head, "Your Innate Talent can Vision Perception the inner thoughts of the world's people."

Any specter or demon cannot escape your eyes.

You may have long grown weary of mutual deceit, hating conspiracies to the core.

This world ultimately cannot escape the cycle where the dragon slayer becomes an evil dragon.

You want to be a hegemon, but cannot be ruthless.

You also wish to be a loyal minister, yet find it hard to follow your true heart.

Round and round, you still cannot escape a death.

I have witnessed many tragic figures; you share the same ending with them, yet have a different reason.

You boast of being able to Mind Reading.

Reading the hearts of all under heaven.

But only…

Cannot understand your own heart.

Su Qi, hearing this, had no more light in her eyes.

She tilted her head, lifeless.

She died.

Su Yang slowly stood up and let out a long sigh.

He originally did not want to say these, after all Su Qi was, in his eyes, a pitiful yet hateful person from start to finish.

But Su Yang believes this is the price she should bear.

The victor becomes king, the loser becomes bandit; nothing beyond that.

Perhaps someday Su Yang will fall into this situation.

And will also be treated as a pitiful creature.

Pitter-patter——

Suddenly, the sky began to drizzle.

Raindrops struck the Iron Frame Staircase, producing a series of crisp sounds.

Like a farewell symphony, it could not be called melodious.

Yet it made people rather sorrowful.

Su Yang gazed at the dim heavens, slowly saying:

"It's over……"