Above the Galaxy
Chapter 190 - 140, Promise me you’ll go die... okay?

Chapter 190: Chapter 140, Promise me you’ll go die... okay?

"Yu Huoshui is really hateful," Little Fatty said angrily, his fist clenching uncontrollably.

He somewhat missed his own Skull Hammer and really wanted to charge into battle with his big brother wielding it.

"Eh, why didn’t I sign up?"

"Sister Phoenix signed up, I should have signed up too..."

"That way, big brother would have two teammates by his side and wouldn’t have to worry about being ganged up on..."

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"Shameful in words, hateful in actions, yet it’s all within expectations," Sheng Xinhua said, watching the scene through the large screen. "Although Yu Huoshui is reluctant to admit it, he has recognized Tang Fei as a formidable opponent. He’s very wary of Tang Fei, this is a strategy he’s using to eliminate a strong enemy..."

"In this game, there can only be one winner, so he uses the advantage of being from Seven Stars to draw more people into his camp and then isolate Tang Fei on the outside..."

"Is Tang Fei’s survival ability in the wilderness strong? Indeed, it is. Are the things he said the truth? They also are indeed the truth."

"He publicly complimented Tang Fei a few times, then someone suggested to let Tang Fei scout ahead... Was it his suggestion? It wasn’t, right? Did he do anything wrong? Is there something wrong with telling some truths?"

"He just understands the current environment and the thoughts of all the examining students around him. Since everyone is reluctant to take risks and walk in the front, then I’ll push a scapegoat out... And indeed, everyone responded."

"He’s managed to appeal to everyone’s hearts, and everyone only has praise and gratitude for him... It’s all for victory, what do these little schemes count for?"

Little Fatty looked at Sheng Xinhua with a look of disbelief and said discontentedly, "Mr. Sheng, how can you speak for them?"

"This isn’t speaking for anyone; this is competition, this is a fight to the death. This is inherently a savage game full of deceit and barbarity. Where can you find any benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom? Where can there be any kindness, moderation, frugality, or yielding?"

"As we go further, the fight will only get more vicious, and human nature will get darker... The original intention of the game design also seems to be encouraging them to do so."

"The examination is not only about the Cultivation Realm but also temperance, intelligence, life-and-death decisions, on-the-spot reactions... each of them is extremely important."

"So, isn’t big brother in danger?" Little Fatty said worriedly.

"That’s why Tang Fei needs to find his own way out," Sheng Xinhua said. "Yu Huoshui’s move is very sly, able to push Tang Fei out to scout for them and also tear Tang Fei away from them into two separate factions... their faction and Tang Fei on his own."

"From now on, Tang Fei can only stand on the opposite side of them all. They will devise all kinds of ways to deal with Tang Fei."

"They force my big brother to scout for them and also want to harm him?"

"Yes," Sheng Xinhua nodded and said, "They forced your brother to scout for them, and in their hearts, they have already determined that they can’t be allies anymore... In such a competitive environment, killing him is the safest."

"So, because of a few words from Yu Huoshui, your brother has become the public enemy, and everyone will act against him... Those who feel they owe more will want to eliminate him. That way, they can maintain their inner balance. Just like the things we most want to forget are those most painful memories..."

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A chill ran down Little Fatty’s spine.

These people...

Too dirty!

Tang Fei was also very angry. When Yu Huoshui started publicly praising his "glorious achievements," he had already understood his true intentions.

First praise, then kill.

Tang Fei stepped forward and said loudly, "I disagree. I’m only familiar with forest maps, I don’t know anything about this kind of canyon map... How can I lead the way in a place I’m completely unfamiliar with?"

"Besides, I’m just a freshman, and everyone is aware of my ability level... there are so many experts here, including the famous March Seven Stars... Why should a newbie like me lead the way for you? Aren’t you just bullying me?"

Yu Huoshui smiled without saying a word.

He was only responsible for creating the right atmosphere; now Tang Fei wanted to step down...

He couldn’t.

Even if Yu Huoshui agreed, the others wouldn’t.

Sure enough, many people began to chime in.

"Although you’re a freshman, you’ve defeated Shen Qingping and Qin Jianyi... We don’t have such strength..."

"You’re familiar with forest maps, you must also be familiar with canyon maps... You’re from Old Land, always roaming around these ravines; naturally, you understand a bit more than us..."

"Tang Fei, you’re the man of the hour... Everyone trusts you greatly; there’s no need to delay any further..."

"Look at the volcano ahead... I guess there’s a time limit for this round as well, and if the volcano starts spewing lava on a large scale and we haven’t made it out of Yama Canyon by then ... I’m afraid we’ll all be submerged in lava..."

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Tang Fei glanced at the lava spewing on the distant mountain top and knew what they were saying was correct.

If they couldn’t get through Yama Canyon within the set time, the lava would surge down the canyon and cremate them into gas.

Tang Fei sighed helplessly and looked at Yu Huoshui, saying, "Alright, I’m willing to scout ahead for everyone..."

"Tang Fei..." Phoenix tried to persuade him again.

Tang Fei waved his hand, saying, "It’s okay, I’m the man of the hour..."

"..." Phoenix.

Tang Fei looked at Yu Huoshui with an expression of helplessness and said, "Brother Yu, what a clever maneuver, I concede. I can scout for you, but you must also agree to a condition of mine... otherwise, I’d rather withdraw from the competition than suffer this indignity."

"What condition?" Yu Huoshui asked smilingly and gently.

Out of habit, he went to adjust his glasses but remembered that upon entering the virtual world, they had already been ’removed.’

He knew that his strategy had succeeded.

I may outsmart you, but you’ll still drink my foot-washing water.

Thinking a naive youngster, hardly literate, would come to Phoenix City and stir up trouble, probably doesn’t even know how to write the word ’death’...

And this is just an appetizer.

Next, he would show Tang Fei the true art of power and scheming.

Snap!

Tang Fei plunged a knife into Yu Huoshui’s chest.

The sound of the blade cutting through armor and flesh was crisp and sharp, reaching the ears of everyone present.

Tang Fei and Yu Huoshui were standing very close when Tang Fei asked Yu Huoshui to agree to something, stepping two steps closer...

Then, without any warning, the dagger in his hand unhesitatingly stabbed into his chest.

Tang Fei raised his head, locked eyes with Yu Huoshui, his smile brilliant and pure, and said softly, "Agree to die for me... okay?"

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