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Title: Retreat Route
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Being rewarded at the birthday celebration of the emperor was undoubtedly an honour. Yet Shun said that because he contributed nothing, he didn't dare to accept the reward. There was no doubt that he didn't care about the prestige of the emperor.
In this vast space, the atmosphere was extremely nervous. Rejecting the emperor during his banquet was something unprecedented.
Even the gaze of the Blackstone Devil King froze there, staring dumbly at Shun, sweating cold sweat for him. This little fellow was too crazy, even if he was unhappy about the decision, he shouldn't embarrass the emperor in public.
He was the emperor, no matter how outstanding your talent is, you are merely a young man. If he wished to kill you, he could easily pinch you to death, just like killing an ant.
Let alone the emperor, all the devil kings here were able to kill him effortlessly.
"Sir Shun." Xin's expression was filled with nervousness, she was worried for Shun.
Things of the world kept changing, not long ago she still felt proud of Shun.
Shun displayed that level of combat prowess and obtained the recognition of the emperor, the focal point of attention from a crowd of millions.
However, in the blink of an eye, the situation changed completely.
The originator of all of this was naturally the Old man Kan.
However, who would dare to say anything? After all, everything was still eventually decided by the emperor.
Even if Shun was unhappy, he should have suppressed it. After today, any of the major powers here would still be for his choosing.
But now that he rejected the reward, where else would there still be a place for him to stay here in the Fallen God Region.
Yuruo clenched her fists, sighing at why Shun was so impulsive.
Even Monoshiki was shocked, turning over to glance at Shun.
This fellow was truly very proud. He even dared to directly reject the reward given by the devil emperor.
If it was he himself who was suffering from this unjust treatment, maybe he would also have chosen the same as Shun, rejecting the reward. This was their pride.
However, Monoshiki naturally wouldn't feel guilty at all. His purpose her was of utmost importance. Other than wanting to defeat Shun, Monoshiki wanted to win the final reward even more.
"All of us had no contributions as well, and don't dare to accept the reward." Da and the Ria spoke, both of them rejecting the reward. The tension in the air grew more intense, quiet but heavy.
Zimo, however received the reward while giving them an apologetic smile, after all, he had a clan and family to consider.
Shun nodded his head towards him signalling his understanding.
The gazes of many turned to the emperor.
"How insolent." The Old man had a cold look on his face. "You guys are doubting the decision made by his Majesty? What gall!"
Shun frowned. After fighting against Monoshiki, regardless of him or Monoshiki, both were now in a very weak state. He knew that rejecting the reward would only place him at a disadvantage but sometimes, one's principles couldn't be put down. This was a respect to himself.
If he was defeated, or if he was inferior to Old Charl and Knal, he would naturally have nothing to say.
But in such a clear situation, even the blind could tell how biased this was, wanting him to accept the reward was simply an extreme humiliation. He wasn't able to do it.
"You are an expert at the devil king level, someone who should have lived for hundreds of years, yet your words are so... Filthy, causing people to be disappointed. All of us came to participate in this event simply to offer our congratulations to His Majesty. With no other contributions, we naturally have no reason to accept the rewards. Our actions were just and aboveboard yet when in your words, it became an act of insolence. Might I dare to ask, is that the bearing an esteemed elder should have?"
Shun calmly spoke, his tone neither servile nor overbearing.
The eyes of the Old man Kan flashed with coldness. It was because of him that the emperor made this decision and hence, now Shun's rebuttal felt as though it was insulting him which was why he was angered.
"Enough, you all have the freedom of choice. Retreat for now." At this moment, the emperor calmly spoke. The beautiful women bearing the rewards all retreated.
Old man Kan had an icy expression on his face, but since the emperor has already spoken, it naturally wouldn't be appropriate for him to say anything more.
"Everyone, return to your seats." The emperor calmly continued.
He and Old Kan were buddies who went through life-and-death situations together.
However, this matter wasn't handled beautifully and it's inevitable for the young to have a bit of temper. He wouldn't be angry with Shun over this.
Shun and the other participants walked down the platform, returning to their seats. Monoshiki still sat down beside him, both of them didn't seemed to be mortal enemies.
Xin's soft body leaned into Shun's embrace as she transmitted her voice, "Sir Shun, why must you place yourself in such a situation? Although the emperor wasn't angered, some of his subordinates may take offense and act against you. Also, your outstanding performance on the battlefield earlier might have offended many others, doing so would be extremely disadvantageous for you."
Shun glanced at the beauty in his embrace, he then heard the devil kings laughing, many of them praising Monoshiki with some commending Charl and Kanl.
He himself has become a transparent man, being forgotten and ignored.
Evidently to these devil king experts, even if he had extreme talent, the attitude of the devil emperor was still more important.
When one is in glory, they would have friends everywhere. But once they lost their influence and power, these so-called friends would all disappear.
Let alone the fact that he had no connection with these devil kings. What made Shun somewhat taken aback was that the beauty in his embrace, Xin, actually didn't choose to avoid him and was still as affectionate as before.
Although her affectionate attitude wasn't timely, it still caused him to feel warmth in his heart.
"Since you know the larger situation and can see things so clearly, why are you still acting so close to me? You should distance yourself from me by right." Shun replied in a low voice.
"I originally have nothing to my name. Or could it be that there would still be someone who will take out his anger on me because of Sir Shun? In addition, Sir Shun's earlier promise to me did make me a little suspicious but now, I can see the truth of it. I'm filled with endless gratitude for the fact that when we first met back then, Sir Shun is willing to truly redeem my freedom for me."
Shun bitterly smiled while shaking his head. He sighed in his heart and continued transmitting his voice, "Xin, can you help me to do one thing?"
"Sir, please instruct me." Xin replied.
"I need to know if there are any other powerful regions beside the Fallen God Region. It would be for the best if the region is stronger than here. Also, I would need the region to be a place where I can travel to, using a teleportation array or something similar, here in the Fallen God Region." Shun transmitted his voice over.
"I heard the residence lodge once say that there are other regions nearby but I don't know the exact details. After all, I have never came into contact with other regions before. Don't worry, I will help Sir Shun to probe a little." Xin replied.
"Alright." Shun nodded. After which, Xin only felt Shun holding her hand. Her palm trembled slightly, there was an spatial ring in it, given to her by Shun.
"Just pour your spiritual energy into it and you'll know what to do later. The treasures inside is sufficient for you to redeem your freedom. I have no need for you to serve me as a maid. If you are willing to, just find an opportunity and leave the lodge. If not, there's a token inside, shatter it and you'll be transported to where you'll meet me." Shun calmly spoke.
Xin inclined her head, her beautiful eyes staring at Shun.
"Don't reject it." Shun laughed, continuing to transmit his voice.
Xin nodded lightly, and didn't say any words of thanks.
From afar, when the princess saw their seemingly affectionate manner, she couldn't help but to curse in her heart, "Look at the current situation, he even still has the mood to flirt around? This bastard!"
However, Yuruo's heart felt the sour feeling of jealousy. She hoped that she could be the one beside him, accompanying him.
Today, the impact on him must be pretty great and the future was uncertain for him.
Next, there would naturally be some other program arranged at the banquet. However, Shun clearly wasn't welcomed. He closed his eyes in meditation.
Many devil kings of major powers started to issue invitations to some of the more outstanding geniuses. However, despite Shun, Ria and Da being extremely outstanding, nobody sought to invite them.
For someone who didn't respect the emperor, who would dare to issue an invite?
So what even if their talents were outstanding? This place was the Fallen God Island, a place governed by the Fallen God Emperor.
The devil kings all knew that it was very tough for this Fallen God Island to contain Shun and his group. They could only die.
"Shun, instantly leave the Fallen Island." The Blackstone King transmitted his voice to Shun.
Shun's performance was too outstanding. By right, since he was part of the top ten and gained the attention of the devil emperor, nobody would dare to touch him. However, he rejected the reward given.
This wasn't as simple as rejecting a gift, it was more like he was courting his own death.
Shun frowned, seems like the situation was much more serious than what he expected.
"Xin, could you help me accomplish that with your quickest speed?" Shun transmitted his voice to Xin.
"I will ask the residence lord for help." Xin spoke.
"Would she help you?" Shun furrowed his brows.
"She isn't as simple as you imagine, she is someone extraordinary." Xin replied. Shun naturally understood that for someone who could establish a power like the Celestial Lodge, she definitely wouldn't be simple.
"Alright then." Shun nodded.
Xin left his side, walking towards the direction of Merl. But at this moment, a woman appeared beside Shun, staring at him with ire.
"Who made our third princess angry?" Shun smiled as he asked.
The anger on the devilish female's face instantly vanished. A radiant smile appeared, she walked to the side of Shun and gently asked, "Could it be that you don't find I'm as pretty as that demoness?"
The people in the surroundings all stared at Shun. This fellow truly had luck with women.
"Third princess don't joke with me. The devil king has transmitted a voice message to me, telling me to leave instantly now. It's impossible for me to return to the Blackstone Island. In the future, princess you have to take care. If you are kind enough, help me to take care of that lass Juyu." Shun transmitted his voice to Yuruo.
Yuruo's beautiful eyes flashed, staring at Shun.
He was going to leave?
"What if I want to leave together with you?" The third princess asked.
"Third princess, are you not afraid the devil king would kill me?" Shun speechlessly replied. "Let alone, I'm already married… Princess, you will definitely have a good husband in the future."