[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-worlds-apocalypse-online":3,"chapter-worlds-apocalypse-online-worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-46":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},1790992,2388,"Chapter 46: Death’s relic","worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-46",46,"\u003Cp>Translated and Editted by: La0o9\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not that, I need to leave immediately, but I can’t let anyone find out” Gu Qing Shan answered her straight away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anna crossed her arms, looking at him intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doesn’t look like he’s lying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Very urgent?” Anna took back her playfulness and seriously asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Very”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then come with me” Anna thought for a second, then quickly decided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This youth gives her a very strange feeling, some sort of indescribable empathy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first time they met, he was immediately able to make a few drinks for her that she couldn’t forget.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after, while fighting, he showed S-class potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also has something to do with a Confederate secret, possibly the very reason why the Confederate had ordered a large sortie a few days ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For both personal and professional reasons, Anna is willing to help him once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the two of them spoke, they didn’t know just how much their actions scared the bodyguards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just yesterday, princess Anna splashed a whole glass of wine on the son of a senator just because he wanted to kiss her hand as a greeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet today her royal highness is letting another male pull her hand, and stood so close to talk like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the princess’ face, they could see she didn’t mind or was unhappy about that at all, in fact she seemed to be curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While everyone was guessing the reason, the princess already walked towards the area with a glass wall, operating her Holo-Brain to do something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few moments later, an engine sound was heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very quickly, the engine sound got louder and louder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in a matter of seconds, a blazing red shuttle stopped in the middle of the sky, letting out a roaring engine sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shuttle slowly adjusted the angle and opened the door for the princess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Prepare to board” princess Anna turned around and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan looked at the shuttle for a bit and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is a “Floating Fire” speed shuttle, the number 1 fastest shuttle in the world, limited to just 5 in the whole world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Empire’s princess personal ride, she brings it with her everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Anna put her hand on the glass wall, the glass quickly melted like butter, drops of glass drips down like the rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go” Anna turned and said\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes” Gu Qing Shan checked the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s 2 minutes left, plenty of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anna and he boarded the speed shuttle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Princess! Princess! Where are you going?” the old man panicked, hurriedly asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group of bodyguards were also very confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’ve never met such a hot-headed guard target before, completely ignoring diplomatic etiquettes, already leaving before she said she would.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where am I going? Ah, I’ll be leaving to practice archery with my instructor here, I’ll come back before the dinner party”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, yes, about this glass wall, please contact my father, he’ll pay you back for it, thank you”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Anna said that, she closed the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Floating Fire engine roared and disappeared far into the distance in a single flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man turned around and shouted at the people: “What are you all standing there stunned for, quickly follow after the princess, if anything were to happen to her then it’ll be a cause of war for our two countries!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the bodyguards quickly woke from their state of confusion, scurried back to work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the shuttle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan was looking at the time on his UI.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s about a minute left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he looked at Anna, he could see she was busy piloting the shuttle to get away from the busy capital sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside this shuttle was a shelf full of alcohol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the shelf there was a long compartment, inside there was quite a few cold weapons on display.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Machete, Razor saws, Morningstar, Daggers, Short spears, Axes, Whip, Trident, pretty much anything you could think of, all of them really well made, clearly not just props.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan’s hand couldn’t help but twitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You collect cold weapons?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, it’s a small hobby”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why aren’t there any swords here”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Swords, those things are too elegant, not aggressive enough”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan was speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These girls, why do all of you keep looking down on swords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan couldn’t help but feel a bit sorrowful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since he stabbed his sword into the Final Demon Lord’s heart, he hasn’t even touch a real sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course they do sell swords and other cold weapons on the market, but you can only swing those things around for a bit for fun, they’ll immediately break in a real battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, Gu Qing Shan wants a sword even in his dreams, a real sword that he can use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>40 seconds later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Floating Fire was docked on a cliffside, on the outskirts of the capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan spoke with a low voice: “This time I’ll have to thank you”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Words aren’t worth that much, I’d rather take a Scorpio Palace instead” as Anna said that she couldn’t help but licked her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course she doesn’t realize just how alluring that gesture was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan laughed a bit, then said: “No problem, if I’m able to return this time, I’ll invite you for a few”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hm? What do you mean”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anna sensitively discovered the omen in his words, turning her eyes away from the dashboard and towards Gu Qing Shan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I’m able to return, I’ll tell you a secret, and also invite you for a drink” Gu Qing Shan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>20 seconds left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan was prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He doesn’t mind Anna knowing about this secret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the first time since they met, he had already decided to make sure the horrible destiny that would befall Anna to not happen this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>10 seconds counting down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll be going” Gu Qing Shan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anna suddenly thought of something, and unhooked a small black string out from behind her hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the string, there was an intricately shaped pendant, taken off from her snow-white skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly put it around Gu Qing Shan’s neck and solemnly said: “Live”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan’s eyes showed clear surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could say anything, a light already appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Gu Qing Shan disappeared from Anna’s sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few moments later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black shadow approached from afar, stopping in front of the shuttle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadow stood up to become a man wearing sunglasses and neatly combed hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Princess, this is an official visit you know, suddenly leaving like that would create a lot of commotion”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Huo De sighed, half complaining half persuading her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anna sat silently in the shuttle, not saying anything back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Feng Huo De saw the princess like that, he felt like something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, if he tried to persuade her, she would snap back at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s with her today? There’s not even a hint of disdain that she usually wears on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The princess almost looks lonely, did someone do something to affect her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Huo De thought a bit, his tone softens and said: “Your highness, actually this matter is nothing to worry about, we can just ignore it, you —– are you ok?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anna tilted her head downward, still silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right until when Feng Huo De was so worried that he was about to call the medical team that the princess finally spoke\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huo De”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m here, princess”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Have you ever lost someone you hold dear?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, yes, but that’s a long time ago”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know what’s wrong with me today, suddenly I’m very afraid that I won’t be able to meet a certain person anymore”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just what is wrong with the princess? I don’t get what she’s saying at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Huo De was worried; he couldn’t help but observed her a bit closer to find some clues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly ——–\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your highness, where is your Life Exchange Contract!” Feng Huo De exclaimed loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Anna didn’t say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Huo De could only feel a cold sweat dripping down his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dropped down, painfully cried: “We’re done for”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Anna’s sight was focused on the horizon, silently spoke: “There won’t be any problem”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s hard to tell if she’s talking about Gu Qing Shan, or herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A light covered Gu Qing Shan, travelling nonstop across the Space-time Vortex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan lightly touched the pendant on his neck, feeling all sorts of emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the pendant was a statue, a statue of an old man with a calm expression, one hand holding a long scythe, while the other hand was holding up his own face while he sat sleeping on a stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the Life Exchange Contract, also known as Death’s relic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoever holds this in his hand, Death will prolong his life just before his moment of death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But such a miraculous ability would of course have its limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Death will draw twice as much life force from whoever possessed it before the current holder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——-Death will never make a losing deal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan held the pendant tight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This relic has existed since over ten thousand years ago, a legendary item.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who could’ve known it was in Anna’s hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who could’ve known that Anna would suddenly hang it on his neck like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This girl, what a mess she’s gotten herself into.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anything were to happen to him then she’s finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing Shan wryly smiled, his eyes show determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He already owes Anna once from his past life, even though later on he became a Great Sword Saint, she was already dead so he didn’t even have the chance to try and rescue her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This life, he won’t let it happen again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of him, a hole-like door slowly opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Gu Qing Shan flew inside.\u003C\u002Fp>",1642,"2026-06-09T03:05:00.962Z",1,"novelbin.me","d0e4a97c82c69fc5446853c50872da2ed6ee1ba34059c247b969f60bb9cbdac0","worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-47","worlds-apocalypse-online-chapter-45",1850,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fworlds-apocalypse-online-cover.jpg"]