Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 293 - 294: Despair [3/10]

However, he was not someone who could predict everything. The main reason why the plan was progressing so smoothly was that he had prepared countless contingencies.

For example, if Plan A fails, there’s Plan B. If B fails, there’s Plan C. And if none of them work, there’s E,F,G,H...

Numerous contingencies made Xiao capable of dealing with any unexpected event. What if the chosen one proves too stubborn? What if it attracts the attention of Lady Yumo?

No problem, he has a plan for that too...

After a cold smirk, black magic once again converged around Xiao’s body, and the magical spear, Puls, which had gained even more power from the nourishing magic, emitted eerie laughter that was horrifyingly otherworldly.

Accompanied by the low growls of Snow Devourer and Deathwing by his side, the atmosphere became oppressively tense.

Despair, like several Mount Everests, suddenly weighed heavily on Xue Tianao’s shoulders, making it impossible for him to breathe.

The current Xue Tianao, due to the relentless and continuous pain, had transformed into a hideous demon clawing its way out of hell.

His fighting power was completely suppressed, and he had been on the receiving end throughout the entire battle.

As the two Abyss Demon Kings shattered his alchemical puppets, Xue Tianao found himself thrust into an overwhelmingly unequal 1 vs 3 confrontation. Powerless to fight back, he could do nothing but endure the relentless onslaught, each blow inflicting pain and humiliation upon him.

Despite the extraordinary regenerative abilities and vitality bestowed by his divine power, the pain and torment had taken their toll.

But the pain caused by the injuries did not diminish in the slightest...

’Within just three minutes of the recent battle, my head has been severed five times, my limbs cut off twenty times, my chest and abdomen slashed over thirty times each. To make matters worse, my newly regenerated "Little Brother" has been scrapped a staggering forty-eight times under the enemy’s relentless bombardment...’

The intense agony almost drove Xue Tianao to consider a direct and final death.

But...

Soon, Xue Tianao vigorously shook his head, casting aside that thought from his mind.

"No, I can’t die... I’ve come so far... It can’t end like this... I am the chosen one of this world, there must be a way to turn the tides and emerge victorious..."

Xue Tianao continued to encourage himself inwardly,

At the same time,

His gaze unconsciously swept toward the direction of the southern military stronghold,

Where his most relied-upon weapon resides—the ten Magic-Fusion Bomb!

The existence of this ultimate trump card gave Xue Tianao a glimmer of hope. With the Black Rose Duke’s barrier shattered, his magical energy signal can be transmitted, and the magical military fortress that receives his signal will automatically launch the Magic-Fusion Bomb toward the sky, or rather, the palace!

’Even if the current Black Rose Duke and the two Abyss Demon Kings are Powerful! The ten Magic-Fusion Bomb will undoubtedly eliminate them! And as for me? With the support of divine power, perhaps I can survive! After all, vitality is the only thing I have to offer at the moment.’

Those loyal to me, the diplomatic envoys from various nations, or even innocent civilians, would undoubtedly be caught in the explosion, facing certain death.

But...

That is an inevitable circumstance,

After all,

’I am the chosen one, the one who will save the world.’

’If I die here, the world will have no tomorrow.’

’So, for the sake of this world, they must make sacrifices...’

After making the decision, Xue Tianao’s eyes contracted sharply, and he sent a signal to the distant military base. At that moment, a cruel smile appeared on Xue Tianao’s face...

...

...

Unfortunately,

That smile quickly froze in place,

Because Xue Tianao unbelievably discovered that after he sent the signal, the military fortress did not respond in any way, and the anticipated scene of launching the Magic-Fusion Bomb did not occur.

This unexpected turn of events caused Xue Tianao’s face to change abruptly, and he unwillingly turned his gaze toward the southern military stronghold.

"?!!"

"What... What happened again?"

On the other side, seemingly understanding Xue Tianao’s thoughts and intentions, Xiao smirked indifferently:

"The ten Magic-Fusion Bomb? Don’t count on it. We’ve already destroyed that pathetic fortress. Knowing where your trump card is, how could we possibly leave it intact for you?"

"?!!"

Upon hearing these words, the smile on Xue Tianao’s face completely vanished, replaced by an expression of disbelief.

"No... It can’t be..."

’Without the Magic-Fusion Bomb, how... how can I continue the fight?’

’No!’

’There’s still hope. General Luo Kefei, the guardian of the country, will surely come to help once he realizes the situation here. And Olivia and the others will bring reinforcements! As long as they hold on, there’s still a chance!’

Xue Tianao continued to repeat these thoughts in his mind,

But...

Xiao’s next words once again changed Xue Tianao’s expression abruptly.

The hope that he had painstakingly nurtured through self-hypnosis instantly dissipated, and he was dragged into an endless abyss...

"Don’t count on your harem anymore. After I informed them about your conversation with Miss Yu last night, they were thoroughly disappointed in you. And now, with the Abyss Demons invading, they have long abandoned any concern for you. They have probably already escaped from the City."

"What... What are you saying?"

"As for Luo Kefei? He’s probably struggling to save himself by now."

Xue Tianao: "Hah?!?!"

"You... You’re talking nonsense!"

In the face of Xiao’s words, Xue Tianao erupted with a hoarse voice and furious insults.

Clearly,

After a few seconds of daze, Xue Tianao’s doubts filled his mind regarding Xiao’s words.

"Olivia and Lilian betrayed me? How is that even possible?! They loved me wholeheartedly, even to the point of obsession! How could they turn their back on me, abandoning their support and fleeing? It feels utterly inconceivable! "

And,

’Luo Kefei is struggling to save his life?!’

’What a joke!’

’He’s the Grand General who guards the country! A powerhouse close to the pinnacle of the eighth Tier! He even defeated the infamous ’Sword Demon’ in the past! How could he be struggling to save himself? You, Black Rose Duke, and the two Abyss Demon kings are opposing me? Who else can harm that legendary man!’

Xue Tianao couldn’t help but question in his heart.