Chapter 634: Reckoning of the Damned

You’ll die! You’ll definitely go to hell!!

Are we rebels?! Are we sinners?! No!! Li Xuanguo, you’re the one!! You’ll all regret it! Regret ever trusting that monster!!

Armed alert! On the fully sealed-off battlefield, the last seventeen Third-Stage rebels knelt in the chasm like condemned prisoners, each glaring fiercely at Yenir—or rather, at the Prime Minister and his entourage standing behind him.

Anger. Curses. Defiance!

The battle was over. They had been completely crushed.

No one can stop an undying monster, especially when they’re leaderless and besieged by a horde of Otherworldly Ghosts.

Some died, others surrendered—except for those seventeen tough nuts who couldn’t be converted into Otherworldly Ghosts. Every Third-Stage fighter among the rebels was taken down by Yenir.

Of course, I’ll die.

As for hell? Sorry, I might just claw my way back from death.

Facing the leader among the seventeen, a Peak Third-Stage spouting curses, Yenir merely chuckled.

All these subtle curses—really pathetic.

Scanning his surroundings, he saw Spirit Energy still in disarray amidst the grim ruins of chasms.

Gazing up at the gloomy Celestial Curtain and the abandoned buildings even around the Capital, he took in the devastation.

Yenir shook his head slightly.

The post-apocalyptic world was pure hell—and he was already living it.

He waved his hand dismissively.

Yenir didn’t bother with more words; he knew these rebels, too proud to admit it, were trying to ‘insult’ Li Xuanguo and the others into realizing the magnitude of his issues.

But it didn’t matter.

He believed that the Prime Minister and his men would judge for themselves. If Fang Hao and the rest couldn’t trust him now—even after the battle—then…

Frankly, Yenir had nothing left to struggle for. He might as well march his troops abroad and crown himself a local tyrant.

Save China? Save the world?

Screw that. We’re all just waiting to die.

Without a second thought, Yenir turned his gaze to Li Xuanguo.

“Prime Minister, if there are no objections, have them interrogated,”

“and once questioned, execute them on the spot—I can’t handle this lot.”

“Keep my return under wraps for now; otherwise, it might scare some away.”

Turning around, Yenir spoke with earnest calm.

He could see uncontrollable excitement, even awe and fear, flickering in many eyes. He knew they had questions—maybe even suspicions about his method of transforming into an Otherworldly Ghost.

But right now, Yenir just wanted to end it all and go home for a long, lazy sleep with his sister. He had no more words to spare.

Exhausted. Simply drained.

From the National War until now, Yenir couldn’t even count how many lives ended by his hand.

Battle after battle, scheme after scheme—their grand plan was nearing its climax. All that remained was to rally China and then…

Global War!

Sure enough, Li Xuanguo hadn’t ‘disappointed’ him.

“General Qin Feng, as per Yenir’s orders, interrogate these rebels—find out who else was involved in this uprising. I need the list!”

“Fang Hao, notify the Rongjing Garrison immediately—put every soldier on full alert and ensure no survivor leaves the Capital!”

“Comrade Hu Zhiping, contact our loyal forces in the Capital now. Instruct them to swiftly secure all Committee members. If anyone resists or questions, then arrest them in the name of the Committee!”

“Everyone, check your communications at once; delete all records of this operation on Yenir’s orders—no leaks allowed!”

“And…”

One command after another was issued in a cold, precise tone.

No one seemed to mind that Yenir was overstepping his bounds. The Prime Minister shot him a knowing glance and then filled in the gaps by issuing lockdown directives himself.

Since he had chosen to trust Yenir—and Yenir had repaid him with miracles—

there was no question he would give his full support!

He’d wager everything, even the fate of the nation—after all, this was nothing short of a miraculous gamble!

He truly believed he hadn’t misjudged anyone!

“Prime Minister…!? We shouldn’t debate any further…”

Listening to Li Xuanguo’s orders, aligned with Yenir’s intentions, even Fang Hao, who trusted Yenir deeply, couldn’t help but stammer.

No, really… Without Yenir’s unstoppable return, they’d never have withstood the rebel forces.

But… now that the battle is over, surely some questions remain…

Shutting down information? Regaining control of the Capital? There’s no doubt that Yenir still had plans—a bigger ‘war’ was on the horizon! How could they make such momentous decisions so hastily!?

Gulp—he swallowed hard.

The thrill of victory instantly gave way to unsettling anxiety for the future.

“This is an order! How can you even ignore my words!?”

“If anything goes wrong, I, Li Xuanguo, will take full responsibility!”

Sensing that all the high-ranking officers and soldiers present harbored a primal fear and wariness of Yenir, Li Xuanguo sighed inwardly before reiterating his orders even more forcefully.

He could understand exactly what Fang Hao and the others were thinking.

Even though Yenir was one of them, his overwhelming power and fearsome tactics made it hard not to be suspicious, to question and wonder!

Even if, even if Yenir was fighting for them!

That’s human nature!

After all, no one really understood how Yenir obtained his immense power or why he so easily gained the support of so many Third-Stage fighters from abroad. The rebel insinuations weren’t far off—Yenir was problematic! He might not even be human anymore!

Who in this world is such an aberration of humanity?!

But!

Li Xuanguo’s gaze was unwavering.

He knew that at this final, crucial moment, he must shatter all doubts and steadfastly support Yenir!

“Yes! Prime Minister!”

Taking a deep breath, Fang Hao dared not say another word and quickly complied.

Yet, just looking at Yenir’s calm face filled him with a profound, unnerving realization.

Damn, this kid has grown even stronger than him…

In just a few days—no, just half a year—he had watched Yenir, once a sparring partner with a bunch of kids, transform into the force he was today!

From now on, Yenir’s status would likely surpass his own!

“So… is this what a true genius looks like?”

“No, I’m a genius too! That kid is nothing less than a prodigy—a monster!”

While executing the orders of the Prime Minister—or rather, Yenir—Fang Hao listened as the last ragtag rebels continued their futile attempts to smear Yenir.

With a sharp thud, Fang Hao slammed his Long Spear straight onto the throat of a Peak Third-Stage fighter:

“Cut the crap!”

“Even if Yenir turns into an Evil God, we still recognize him!”

“I told you long ago not to mess with him! Now you’re just asking for death—who could blame you?!”

“Speak up—who’s behind this uprising? Maybe I’ll give you a real beating!”

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