World’s End: My Keyword is One More Than Others

At the same time, the Alien Star warriors who had been watching the battle also left.

Leng Shi's displayed combat power was so insane that it left everyone in stunned silence.

They were even afraid that if they left too late, Leng Shi would notice and wipe them out too.

Withdrawing early, they could start looking for ways to deal with Leng Shi sooner.

Wu Tong from Great Chu and Qu Xiangdong from the Beggar's Sect revealed their identities through secret signals, but due to various concerns, these people chose not to join them. Now, however, they decided to regroup with their own people from the same planet.

Having recruited Cao Lin, Leng Shi's power would only grow. It was no longer possible to defeat him in a one-on-one fight.

The spectators from Qi Yuan Star realized this as well.

However, they didn't dare rush to pledge allegiance to Du Ge immediately after the war ended.

Not helping before the war and rushing to pledge allegiance right after victory would make them seem like opportunists, which might disgust Du Ge.

...

The news of Cao Lin's defeat reached Linyang City the same day.

The anxious wealthy families of Linyang City finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, Luo Shuang had won.

If Luo Shuang had lost, their previous actions of aiding the enemy, though forced, would have led to imprisonment if Chongming Kingdom investigated.

As they were feeling relieved, they suddenly realized something.

Unknowingly, they had already become tied to Luo Shuang.

This realization made them feel dejected, but it also made them aware that this might be an opportunity. The wolf culture that Du Ge's camp promoted daily—was it only applicable to soldiers and not to them?

No.

The wolf culture applied to them as well!

Leng Shi didn't kill Cao Lin but instead recruited him, showing his great ambition. He wasn't just satisfied with helping Luo Shuang get revenge and reclaim Qingwu Kingdom; he also had his sights set on Chongming Kingdom.

Moreover, now he had not only the ambition but also the corresponding strength.

If Luo Shuang succeeded, as ministers who followed the dragon, the resources allocated to them would be enough to ensure their families' prosperity for generations.

Thus.

The wealthy merchants and landlords, upon hearing the news, lined up outside the Princess's residence with their money even before Luo Shuang returned to the city...

...

Huangfu Yue was busy settling the captives, reorganizing them, and instilling the wolf culture to accelerate their integration into her forces.

Luo Shuang was meeting with the wealthy families of Linyang City, using the opportunity to win their hearts.

Du Ge, meanwhile, was performing surgery on Cao Lin in the backyard of the Princess's residence.

In the previous Alien Star battlefield, he had learned many surgical techniques from the Medicine Immortal Sect. Although he no longer had the "plucking feathers from a passing goose" skill in this Alien Star battlefield, he could still handle minor surgeries like intestinal suturing. �

Cao Lin was a grandmaster with superhuman self-healing abilities, so there was no need to worry about wound infection.

As for cleanliness?

After being scrubbed for nearly a quarter of an hour, there was no one cleaner than Cao Lin in the entire Linyang City.

"Yizhi, good job. You're getting better at cooperating," Du Ge praised Zhang Yizhi, who was holding a lantern, while suturing Cao Lin with catgut.

Without Zhang Yizhi's timely intervention, Du Ge might have had to spend more effort persuading Cao Lin's army to surrender.

Although grandmasters played a significant role on the battlefield, their numbers were too few. The territories he conquered needed these ordinary soldiers to garrison, so he had to secure Cao Lin's three thousand elite troops.

The elite soldiers trained by Cao Lin were far superior to those under Huangfu Yue.

"It's all thanks to your guidance, imperial teacher," Zhang Yizhi chuckled, feeling particularly pleased.

In this battle, he played a crucial role, boosting his ranking by over 30 places, directly breaking into the top 200. Once Du Ge publicized the battlefield situation, his ranking would surely rise even further.

He had to admit.

Collaborating with Du Ge was far more comfortable than with Shi Pingchuan.

Shi Pingchuan only cared about his own glory, while Du Ge truly helped him gain fame!

"Keep it up," Du Ge smiled. "Focus on improving your martial arts. There will be plenty of opportunities for you in the upcoming siege battles."

"Yes," Zhang Yizhi nodded excitedly.

As they spoke.

Du Ge felt Cao Lin tremble beneath him. He quickly tapped several acupoints on Cao Lin's body, immobilizing him. "General Cao, don't move. I'm stitching your wound. If the needle slips, it won't be good."

Cao Lin, sensing the movements behind him, lowered his head in shame and remained silent.

"General Cao, I know you're angry, but I had no choice," Du Ge quickened his movements. "I know your loyalty lies with the Emperor of Chongming. Surrendering tarnishes your honor. You might even be thinking of assassinating Luo Shuang or committing suicide once I let my guard down. But have you ever considered if the Emperor of Chongming is truly worth your loyalty?"

"..." Cao Lin remained silent, as if dead.

"Throughout history, how many soldiers have risen to the rank of general?" Du Ge continued. "General Cao, your journey from a common soldier to a general was incredibly difficult. The Fourth Princess advocates for gender equality and equality for all, aiming to break this despairing promotion system and give outstanding individuals like you, who lack connections, a chance to rise.

Or has General Cao, after becoming a grandmaster, forgotten the hardships of youth and only seeks to integrate into the nobility, protecting your own rights while suppressing the common people's upward mobility? I've heard that those who have been through hardships are more empathetic. Has General Cao, after experiencing hardships, only wants to tear others' umbrellas apart?"

Cao Lin trembled violently. "Leng Shi, I've been loyal to the Emperor for generations..."

He was interrupted by Du Ge. "Have you ever thought about being remembered for eternity?"

Cao Lin was stunned.

Du Ge continued eloquently, "We plan to build a world where everyone is equal. Whether rich or poor, everyone will have the right to education. They will learn various basic knowledge in schools.

Then, based on their interests, they can pursue literature, martial arts, or craftsmanship. As long as they are diligent and eager to learn, they can succeed and become famous in this world. Or at least, they can easily support their families without being exploited by anyone..."

Suddenly.

A voice interrupted Du Ge. "Imperial teacher, human nature is selfish. Such a world is impossible. You won't convince Cao Lin with this."

Du Ge gestured, and a long sword unsheathed. He turned abruptly towards the direction of the voice. "Who?"

The imperial teacher's tall figure slowly emerged from the darkness. He glanced at Du Ge and then at Cao Lin, who was bent over the table with his intestines exposed. He frowned slightly and bowed deeply to Du Ge. "Chen Su, the imperial teacher of Chongming Kingdom, greets the imperial teacher."

"Imperial teacher?" Du Ge looked over in confusion, not understanding why the imperial teacher would come and surrender himself.

Cao Lin also turned his head with difficulty, looking at the imperial teacher in shock.

"Yes, the imperial teacher," the imperial teacher nodded with a smile.

"What brings the imperial teacher here?" Du Ge, sensing no hostility from the imperial teacher, smiled and sheathed his sword.

"Surrender," the imperial teacher replied.

"Hmm?" Du Ge's eyes widened.

"Imperial teacher, you..." Cao Lin couldn't help but exclaim, "The Emperor trusts you so much, how could you?"

"How could I betray, right?" The imperial teacher sighed. "Before today, I had the heart to turn the tide and wanted to join forces with you to eliminate the Demon Star and remove the hidden dangers for Chongming Kingdom. But after observing today's battle and the new celestial phenomena tonight, I saw the trend of the world. Following the trend leads to prosperity, while going against it leads to ruin."

Damn!

This guy's got some skills!

He saw through the "single move affects the whole situation" skill?

Du Ge looked at the imperial teacher in shock, his mind reeling. He had been through several worlds, and this was the first time someone had seen through his skill.

Coincidence?

Cao Lin, ignoring the pain in his back, sat up abruptly and looked at the imperial teacher, his voice trembling. "So, the trend is with the Fourth Princess?"

"Yes, the trend is with the Fourth Princess," the imperial teacher glanced at Cao Lin, then ignored him and looked at Du Ge again. "Imperial teacher, I not only saw the trend of the world but also the omen of a fallen kingdom. The hope of all beings lies with you..."

"What do you mean?" Du Ge asked.

"..." The imperial teacher pointed to the sky and sighed again, shaking his head. "I cannot say, the secrets of heaven must not be revealed."