“Stop killing them, please, I’m begging you!” the World Tree wailed.
Its desperate cries couldn’t stop Han Wu’s resolve.
The Pride Dark Tyrannosprite King and the Wrath War Tyrannosprite King watched their former companions fall one after another. Sorrow weighed heavily on them, but neither made a move to stop Han Wu. They understood that the World Tree had brought this upon itself. It had abandoned its believers to save its own skin. Everything happening now was the consequence of that choice.
As the Digital Sprites were slaughtered, a flood of evolution and energy points poured into Han Wu’s reserves. He finally had enough to complete the super ultimate evolution for the giant path.
Just as Han Wu was about to trigger the final evolution, Gu Bei arrived with his Digital Sprites. The two Tyrannosprite Kings moved to intercept him, but Han Wu waved them off. He wanted to see what Gu Bei thought he could accomplish.
“Han Wu, if I were you, I’d hand over the Giant Crest. You have no idea what it means to the Destruction Clan, or to the entire Divine Civilization,” Gu Bei said.
Han Wu scoffed. “You’re right. I don’t. Why don’t you enlighten me?”
Gu Bei ignored the mockery and continued calmly, “Thirty years ago, the Divine Civilization was at its peak. My great-grandfather, the Destruction God King, ushered in that era of prosperity.”
“So?” Han Wu looked at Gu Bei with amusement, waiting for the rest of the performance.
“If we find the Destruction God King, the Divine Civilization can reclaim its former glory. The Giant Crest is the single most important tool for strengthening the Destruction Clan and making that possible.
“Han Wu, I’m giving you a chance to help the Destruction Clan. Hand over the Giant Crest. Once we’ve grown strong and found the lost Destruction God King, you’ll be celebrated as a hero of the entire Divine Civilization!” Gu Bei stood tall, as though refusing the offer would amount to treason.
After listening, Han Wu started clapping.
“There’s actually something I’ve never told you. I’m the Destruction God King. I just haven’t fully recovered my strength yet. Transfer me 10 million Divine Essence right now, and once I’m back to full power, I’ll make you Crown Prince of the entire Divine Civilization. How does that sound?” Han Wu delivered every word with a perfectly sincere expression.
Gu Bei’s face turned green. Han Wu was blatantly lying through his teeth while making a complete mockery of the Destruction Clan.
Gu Bei pointed at him furiously. “You... You’re mocking the Destruction God King!”
Han Wu dropped the act and snorted. “Your family gets to produce a Destruction God King, but I can’t be one? Did your family patent the title?
“The nerve of you, demanding my Giant Crest. Even if the Destruction God King were standing right here, he’d at least have to name a price. I’ve never heard of a God King shamelessly ordering a junior to hand over a treasure for free.”
The barrage of insults left Gu Bei’s face cycling between green and red.
“Then name your price. How much Divine Essence for the Giant Crest?” Gu Bei asked through clenched teeth.
“The Destruction Clan was the backbone of the Divine Civilization thirty years ago. Riding on your past glory must be exhausting. Tell you what. Give me the Destruction Jurisdiction, and the Giant Crest is yours. Fair trade, right?” Han Wu said casually.
That pushed Gu Bei over the edge. If the Destruction Clan still possessed the Destruction Jurisdiction, would it have fallen this far? Han Wu clearly had no intention of selling. Every word had been part of the game.
“Han Wu, remember this insult. The Destruction Clan will repay it a hundred times over,” Gu Bei threatened, then turned to leave with his Digital Sprites.
Han Wu had no intention of letting him leave that easily.
“You two, the young master of the Destruction Clan is leaving. Fire off a farewell salute, won’t you? That Gaia Force of yours should do nicely,” he told the two Tyrannosprite Kings.
They understood immediately. Two Gaia Force spheres shot toward Gu Bei’s retreating figure. Gu Bei wasn’t foolish enough to face two Subcosm attacks head-on. He forfeited the hunting event without hesitation and teleported out. Meanwhile, the Digital Sprites he left behind were blasted apart and reduced to scattered data.
With Gu Bei gone, Han Wu let out a long breath. “Finally, some peace and quiet. The air smells fresher without those flies buzzing around.”
The two Tyrannosprite Kings exhaled alongside him. They were beginning to realize that life under Han Wu had its perks. When something annoyed you, you could simply vaporize it. It was immensely satisfying.
With the nuisance out of the way, Han Wu openly produced the Giant Crest and loaded it into his giant evolution path. The moment the path lit up, the Destruction Clan’s dream of seizing the Giant Crest was extinguished for good.
Han Wu examined the super ultimate form that the evolution had unlocked.
[Mythic Titan (super ultimate, Subcosm rank). Skills: Mythic Power, Titan Body, Giant's Ancestor. Description: A powerful titan born of myth, carrying the strength to shatter heaven and earth.]
[Mythic Power: Awakens a Divine Jurisdiction ability tied to personal growth.]
[Titan Body: An extraordinarily resilient physique that can freely alter its size.]
[Giant's Ancestor: As the progenitor of all giants, it can wield every skill belonging to the giant race.]
Han Wu went numb after reading the stats. Every Mythic Titan was a Subcosm life form born with a Divine Jurisdiction. Han Wu suspected it wouldn’t be a fully developed Jurisdiction, but even an incomplete one was extraordinary. The moment a Mythic Titan came into existence, it would qualify to serve as a Major God in the Divine Civilization.
Titan Body granted an incredible physical foundation. Giant's Ancestor provided access to every giant skill in existence.
The three skills were simple yet devastatingly comprehensive. A thousand Mythic Titans would be enough to overturn the Divine Civilization’s entire power structure. Ten thousand would allow Han Wu to walk wherever he pleased throughout the known civilizations, and every civilization’s Will would have no choice but to smile and applaud as he walked past.
The Gift God King declared Han Wu the event’s winner the moment the evolution path fully unlocked, even though other contestants were still competing.
Nobody watching the live broadcast or participating in the event raised a single objection. After all, Han Wu deserved it!