[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-worlds-apocalypse-online":3,"chapter-worlds-apocalypse-online-worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-1336":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Worlds' Apocalypse Online",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1792132,2388,"Chapter 1337 - That whiChapter follows","worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-1336",1336,"\u003Cp>[Soul Points offered to the Laws of the world: +300]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[+300]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[+300]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching these messages continuously popping up on the War God UI, Gu Qing Shan was in no mood to join some sort of random banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is an endless expenditure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I need to come up with a way to get more Soul Points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——-but until the Viscount comes back, the conferring ceremony wouldn’t begin, and I wouldn’t be able to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan sighed helplessly and looked for a place in the corner to sit down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wonder how things will proceed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I’m a person with actual authority in my hands like Viscount Warren, I might be able to participate in the upcoming incidents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he was thinking, Crow walked up and sat down next to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The first dance is about to begin, tsk tsk, so many beautiful young girls as well as alluring mature ladies, unfortunately, I...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crow sighed and hung her head backwards, sitting cross-legged without minding appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need to pay attention to them, or this entire ball, we need to think of a solution to deal with the Apocalypse of this world, only then would the three of us be able to return to how we were” Gu Qing Shan muttered in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crow glanced at him, then said: “I think that duck plushie probably doesn’t want to turn back”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you mean?” Gu Qing Shan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crow gestured with her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan followed her gaze and saw a group of pretty aristocratic young ladies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The duck plushie was being passed around their hands, rubbing a bit here, being hugged a bit there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan hesitated a bit, then sent his voice to the duck plushie: “Yu Juan, you want me to save you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The duck plushie’s excited voice immediately returned:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No no no! This is the highest point of my entire life, give me a bit of time to commit this to memory!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan: “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Gu Qing Shan’s expression, Crow smirked teasingly: “Are you curious why those aristocratic ladies are so interested in a small plush toy that’s only worth one copper coin?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A little bit” Gu Qing Shan replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Because it belongs to you” Crow replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan was surprised by that answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crow observed him for a bit, then continued: “A handsome 15-year-old young man, confirmed as the first Condemner in hundreds of years, courageous enough to face monsters head-on, being personally received by the Viscount as soon as you arrived, and you’ll soon be conferred a Baron title. I have no doubts that many of the ladies here are thinking of nothing but how to approach you”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as she finished, music began to play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The first dance is about to begin, look at those ladies, all of them look like they’re preparing themselves to get on a battlefield——”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Halfway through, Crow stopped talking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Greeting, Rhode, may I have this first dance?” an aristocratic young lady approached Gu Qing Shan and gracefully asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan quickly stood up, apologetically telling her: “My apologies, I think I’ll sit still for a bit longer”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young girl giggled, then continued: “You are probably saving the first dance for the young lady of the Viscount; that is fine, I’ll take this loss and accompany you for the second dance”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without waiting for Gu Qing Shan to refuse any further, she turned around and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan raised his hand halfway, but couldn’t really pull the other party back, nor could he shout his answer at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——that would draw the attention of the entire hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under everyone’s scrutinizing gazes, how could he publicly refuse a young girl’s invitation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wouldn’t that cause her trouble?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dejectedly, Gu Qing Shan lowered his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crow commented on the side: “See, this is the lady’s way, backing off as a way of advancing. Not only did she display her grace and etiquette, but she also ensured that you couldn’t reject her for the second dance”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan complained: “I’m not here to dance, I’m——-”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he finished his words, another aristocratic young lady slowly approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I saw what happened earlier, Rhode, I’d like to reserve your third dance”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl then silently winked at Gu Qing Shan and lowered her voice: “Rhode, I’m a high-ranked worshipper of the Goddess of Enjoyment”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She put up one finger and drew a small circle in the air, implying that none of the girls here were better than her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching this, Crow frowned in dejection and muttered: “Enjoyment... I really want to experience that once, how unfortunate that I’ve become a woman”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A butler suddenly approached Gu Qing Shan and quickly informed him: “Young master Rhode, the Viscount had returned. Once the first dance is over, he will personally confer your title and peerage”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I understand, thank you” Gu Qing Shan replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The butler nodded, then turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan relaxed a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems Count Heath’s matter was over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With these bigshots’ discerning eyes and strength, they should be able to issue a warning against the Apocalypse’s invasion to everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, the first dance had officially begun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan glanced around, only to see the two daughters of the Viscount glancing at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes contained a...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something that caused Gu Qing Shan to feel scared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Crow”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dance with me”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What——”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the words could be said, she had already been pulled by Gu Qing Shan onto the dance floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The music became louder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone officially began to dance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you have... gynophobia?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While dancing, Crow curiously sent her voice and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan replied: “No, we don’t have time to be doing these unnecessary matters”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crow displayed a disapproving expression: “The joy of life comes from the sum of all these unnecessary matters”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan glanced at his War God UI.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Soul Points value was still going down, 300 points every second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Right now, we need to focus everything we have on resolving the issue of this world” Gu Qing Shan replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll remind you; you’re pushing up against my chest” Crow said with a very stern expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan looked down, then silently stepped back a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, some commotion could be heard outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of men wearing cultivator robes and yaksha masks entered the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They spoke a bit to the butler, but didn’t join the ball and instead went into a secluded corner, silently standing still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next to Gu Qing Shan and Crow, an aristocratic lady whispered: “Why did these guys come here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her dance partner was a gentleman, explaining: “These men are known for their careful working attitude, so the Viscount occasionally allows them to participate in these events. Consider it a kind of reward for them, if you will”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aristocratic lady smiled jokingly: “I understand, so they’re like the hound dogs that my family raises; whenever I’m in a good mood, I’d throw them a bone or two”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s exactly what they are”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan and Crow exchanged glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look, the people of this world have already gotten used to the existence of the wraiths” Crow whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan glanced around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like the previous pair, the other young ladies and gentlemen only gave them a curt glance before ignoring them completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——the air of the banquet wasn’t affected at all, still full of enjoyment and festivities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, Gu Qing Shan became more cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could sense the gazes of these wraiths occasionally wandering towards him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the song was over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Gu Qing Shan left the dance floor, a wraith walked up and clasped his fist: “Esteemed young master Rhode, we of the Wraith realm have a gift we would like to present to you, please follow me”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan stood still and asked: “Do you present a gift to every noble at their title conferring ceremonies?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, another noble chimed in: “That’s right, Rhode, for the last few thousand years, they had always respected the strong like us. Go, accept the homage and dedication of these off-worlders”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan stayed silent for a moment before smiling: “Then I suppose I shall”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, several things had occurred at once——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two lines of glowing text suddenly popped up on the War God UI:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You’ve completely grasped the Sword Dance of Offering, and you’ve performed a normal dance]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Attention, when the next dance begins, your dancing skills will be improved]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, at the end of the hall, the Viscount suddenly showed himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His appearance was celebrated by everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He had returned, I wonder how things are going on the other side” Crow muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There should be no issues, such monsters would definitely draw the attention of stronger Combatants” Gu Qing Shan replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“——Rhode, come” the Viscount smiled and called out to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was holding an intricate ceremonial sword in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I would like to ask for everyone here to bear witness, for I shall officially confer Rhode as a Baron” the Viscount loudly declared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone began to clap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan told the wraith: “It seems you will have to wait a bit”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That is natural” the wraith stepped out of his way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan began walking towards the Viscount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, he felt a burning sensation on his wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——the proof of entry was being triggered!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whispering voices resounded by his ears:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「 You have unveiled the beginning of the Plague Apocalypse to the upper brass of this world, successfully rousing their caution 」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「 The living beings of this world should now be able to make the early preparations to fight against the Apocalypse 」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「 Even so, important historical moments of history would still occur one after another as time continuously goes by 」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「 That is the first moments of the wraiths’ destruction of this world 」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「 This incident has concluded; your mission has been perfectly completed 」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within Gu Qing Shan’s inner sight, the indigo sword pattern on his wrist began to burn, turning into a completely new pattern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——-a skull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「 You have received our recognition, as such we shall explain to you the origin of this world’s previous destruction 」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「 The betrayal of the wraiths began from a minor incident 」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「 That incident would occur on this day in history, exactly one hour from now 」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「 Historians would later call this incident: Death of the young Baron 」\u003C\u002Fp>",1763,"2026-06-09T03:05:52.473Z",1,"novelbin.me","0a7d231eac7035d604f68986e1973e23e19a21ab775d282858a899a2a71928e0","worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-1337","worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-1335",1850,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fworlds-apocalypse-online-cover.jpg"]