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

Wei Tingjiang attacked Langping Pass, and Leng Shi couldn't hold on any longer. He had no choice but to reveal his identity to save himself.

The recent events were overwhelming, leaving Gu Shiming somewhat confused. He wanted Leng Shi to disrupt the Chongming Kingdom, but he also didn't want Luo Shuang to become uncontrollable.

Now, Luo Shuang was besieged from all sides, and Gu Shiming found himself caught in the middle, feeling conflicted.

If it were an ordinary war, he might have been able to manipulate things from behind the scenes. But with the involvement of the immensely powerful Heavenly Demon, Gu Shiming couldn't see where things were headed.

Gu Shiming asked, "Mr. Pei, I've received word from my informant near Leng Shi that his attribute is 'torment.' How should we respond? Is there any way to control him through his attribute and make him genuinely work for us?"

"Control him? You're dreaming! The top-ranked warrior on the Alien Star Battlefield must have a well-established method of operation. If you control him, what about me?"

Pei Ma'er shook his head, "It can't be 'torment.' Pure torment wouldn't allow Leng Shi to build such a large enterprise. His attribute is most likely related to 'rebellion' or 'revolution.' The prince might try to recruit him from these angles. But how to recruit him requires careful discussion. Leng Shi's ability to help Luo Shuang secure such a large territory on his own is extraordinary. If the prince falls into his trap, it would be a great loss."

After a pause, he continued, "Prince, Luo Shuang's momentum is already established. Regardless of Leng Shi's attribute, he might use this opportunity to rise. To ascend the throne, the prince should focus on strengthening himself rather than recruiting enemies."

Gu Shiming smiled and looked at Pei Ma'er, "Mr. Pei, you've enlightened me. In these chaotic times with the Heavenly Demon, the situation is obscure. Whether I succeed depends entirely on you. Please don't let me down."

"How could you say that, Prince?" Pei Ma'er quickly stood up and bowed, "My attribute is 'support.' Without the prince, I'm like a fish out of water. The stronger the prince becomes, the higher I can rise!"

Leng Shi's attribute isn't 'torment,' and your attribute is truly 'support'?

Gu Shiming looked at Pei Ma'er, reached out to help him up, and said sincerely, "If you need anything, just let me know..."

...

The strategist from the Minister's Mansion rode swiftly to find Du Ge and express Shi Pingchuan's sincerity.

After much thought, Shi Pingchuan also had someone issue an announcement: "I am the Prime Minister, also known as Brother Hu, who manages trade. Please rally to me quickly..."

After the announcement was sent out, the prime minister sat in his chair, clenched his fists, and looked somewhat gloomy.

Why should Du Ge, who just appeared, take over the kingdom he had painstakingly built?

He was unwilling!

He wanted to win too.

He wanted to be Du Ge, not just a backdrop for Du Ge.

Before entering the Alien Star Battlefield, Du Ge sat on the podium, admired by everyone. He noticed Lao Mi, who had also returned from the battlefield, looking as dim as a shadow.

He didn't want to be Du Ge's foil.

Only by becoming number one could he gain more mental power and have a chance to survive the next Alien Star Battlefield. Those fools had no idea how high the mental power reward for first place was!

What good would Du Ge's protection do in this Alien Star Battlefield?

There would be another Simulation Field, and another after that. Could Du Ge protect him in every single one?

Was Du Ge so lucky that he could always get the keywords that suited him?

Only by taking control of his own destiny could he go further and have a chance to become the next Hua Guyun, a true superior being...

But Du Ge's past achievements weighed on Shi Pingchuan's mind like a mountain. He knew clearly that if Du Ge gathered the people of Qi Yuan Star, he couldn't win against him alone.

Therefore, even if it meant being suspected by the Emperor of Chongming, he had to recruit a group of people to his side. If necessary, he would take a risky move to overthrow the Emperor of Chongming.

...

"I am Concubine Wu Tong, also known as Liu Yue of the Tide. Upon hearing my name, come quickly to the palace of the Kingdom Chu, and let us serve the King of Chu together, under the eternal light of the Zhongtian Star."

"I am Qu Liandong, Gang Leader of the Beggar's Sect, also known as Zhang Chuangzhi, the instigator of the world. Those who come to the Beggar's Sect, please use the secret code: 'The ghost knocks at midnight.'"

"I am Miao Buqi, also known as the unruly Leng Shijie..."

...

In the next three or four days, the top ten gradually revealed their identities and began to gather their companions.

No one dared to gamble on the consequences of one person gathering a group of Alien Star warriors.

But not everyone had Du Ge's powerful appeal.

After all, Du Ge was not only outstanding on the Alien Star Battlefield but also a pioneer in the Simulation Field, renowned for his rapid advancement.

Moreover, after the promotion by the high-level officials of Qi Yuan Star, he was almost universally known.

Most warriors from other planets were appointed in times of crisis. Their performance in the Simulation Field might serve as a reference for the battlefield, but with everyone's level being similar, who would care about what someone else did in the Simulation Field?

Not to mention their names in the Simulation Field or the keywords they used?

Of course, having a secret code made it easier to find one's own people, but on the Alien Star Battlefield, who was really superior to whom?

People are inherently selfish.

Unless there is deep trust, no one would willingly tie their fate entirely to another person.

Revealing oneself at the beginning was merely a gamble on a probability.

A gamble that someone from their planet would have no other choice but to seek refuge with those at the top...

...

Du Ge? Brother Hu?

Yunyao of the Qinglan Sword Sect looked at the two announcements and decisively set her sights on Leng Shi.

The criteria were simple.

First, Du Ge never hid his true information, as this minimized the risk of misjudgment by his companions.

Second, Leng Shi's first-place ranking spoke volumes.

Yunyao's eyes sparkled, "Brother Du, I knew you wouldn't disappoint me. Wait for me, let me lend you a hand."

Without hesitation, she got up and leaped down the mountain, her figure swift as a meteor.

But just as she reached the mountain gate, several sword lights descended from the sky, forming a cage that trapped her inside.

Yunyao's movement halted abruptly.

"What are you planning, disciple?" The Sword Saint's voice echoed in her ears.

"Going down the mountain," Yunyao looked up, "Sword Saint, the Heavenly Demon list has been leaked. I must go down the mountain to eradicate the Heavenly Demon and restore peace to the world."

"No, your skills are not yet perfected. It's not time for you to go down the mountain." The Sword Saint's voice came again, and with it, he suddenly appeared before Yunyao, as if he had teleported.

"Sword Saint, I reached the innate stage in twenty days and memorized all the sword manuals of the Qinglan Sword Sect. Staying on the mountain is no longer meaningful. Cultivating in the secular world is the same." Yunyao looked at the Sword Saint, her expression unchanged, "Moreover, I have a mission. I can't waste my limited life on cultivation alone."

"Half-step grandmaster, only then can you go down the mountain." The Sword Saint glanced at her, waved his hand, and a sword light enveloped her, sending her back to the Sword Washing Peak.

Yunyao was immediately anxious, "Sword Saint, you old fellow, you don't understand anything. My attribute requires me to rely on great momentum to grow. Trapping me on the Sword Washing Peak is truly delaying my future. My identity is exposed, and one day, someone will come to the Qinglan Sword Sect for me. I can become a grandmaster even down the mountain..."

"Foolish child. Diligently practicing the sword manuals will only make you innate at most. A grandmaster can only be achieved through enlightenment. As long as you cling to the sword manuals, you won't become a grandmaster. I pity your talent, so I allowed you to practice the Qinglan Sword Technique. Don't waste it." The Qinglan Sword Saint's voice once again entered her ears, "Moreover, our Qinglan Sword Sect has princes and princesses. Instead of going down the mountain, why not learn to leverage their power."

"Becoming a grandmaster requires enlightenment?"

Yunyao's eyes widened.

What was going on?

Did the old Sword Saint want to take her as a direct disciple?

But when the latter part of the Qinglan Sword Saint's words reached her ears, Yunyao suddenly froze.

Yes!

What good would it do for her to go down the mountain alone and rely on Du Ge to grow, letting Du Ge carry her?

Now that Du Ge was rebelling, she should be gathering a force to help Du Ge from the root!

Princes?

Princesses?

Yunyao looked towards the inner courtyard, pondered for a moment, and then made up her mind. Brother Du, wait for me a few more days. I'll bring a few princes and princesses to join your camp...