NOVGO.NET Chapter 215: A Gift from Fate
Chapter 215: A Gift from Fate
Yun Tianlu was on the brink of collapse. His body trembled violently, blood spilling from his wounds as he knelt on the war-torn battlefield. He had given everything he had, yet in the face of Zhou Nan—who wielded an arsenal of countless professions—he had still been defeated.
His health had reached rock bottom. His mana was completely drained. Every healing item he had accumulated was gone, and his crucial skills were on long cooldowns. He had reached the end of the road.
With a thud, he fell to his knees, his body unable to hold itself up any longer. Around him, the land bore the scars of their battle—cracks split across the ground, mountains lay in ruin, the lingering energy of destruction still thick in the air.
It was hard to believe that this had been a fight between two warriors barely above level 30. Judging by the sheer devastation left in their wake, it could have easily been mistaken for the work of combatants above level 45.
Both Zhou Nan and Yun Tianlu had proven themselves as monsters of talent and power. They should have been the brightest stars of the human world, destined to shape its future.
Yet here they were—locked in an unseen, unsung battle, fighting to the death in the shadows of history.
Zhou Nan, too, was covered in wounds. Although he had dominated Yun Tianlu, it had not been an easy fight. Yun Tianlu was a force to be reckoned with, and even Zhou Nan had been pushed to his limit.
Standing before his fallen opponent, Zhou Nan’s face held no joy or arrogance—only respect.
“This man… is a true warrior. A worthy opponent.”
He stepped forward, voice low but unwavering. “I’m sorry. But I have to kill you.”
Yun Tianlu coughed blood, a bitter, helpless smile forming on his lips.
He looked up at Zhou Nan and saw the unshakable resolve in his eyes. He understood—no matter what he said, Zhou Nan would not be swayed.
“He’s just like me.” A final flicker of unwillingness flashed in Yun Tianlu’s eyes. He took one last lingering look at the world.
There were still so many things he hadn’t done. So many experiences he had yet to have. But it was too late now.
“…Do it.” His voice was calm, without hatred—just acceptance.
For a brief moment, Zhou Nan hesitated but it was fleeting. His determination returned, and with a sharp breath, he struck.
A swift, clean motion. The blade flashed.
And Yun Tianlu’s head fell. As Zhou Nan held the severed head in his hands, a strange emptiness settled in his chest, as if he had lost something intangible.
He shook off the feeling and focused on what mattered.
“With this… Qin Xian will trust me.”
He had delivered results—a great achievement. And with such merit in hand, Qin Xian wouldn’t refuse to shake his hand.
After all, noble heirs like Qin Xian loved showing appreciation to those who proved their worth. They thrived on maintaining their image of generosity, building alliances through gestures of goodwill.
Zhou Nan glanced at his battered body and his near-depleted health and mana. He debated whether to heal himself but ultimately decided against it.
“No… If I look half-dead, it’ll be more convincing. Qin Xian will see how much I sacrificed to kill Yun Tianlu and feel more obligated to reward me.”
“More obligated to shake my hand. And once he does…It’ll all be over.”
“I will become the strongest existence in this world.”
Meanwhile – The Divine Revelation Monolith
Qin Xian had already left the Core of the Divine Revelation Monolith. His meeting with Qin Geng had to be brief—staying too long would violate the rules set by the Monolith.
But even after leaving, he couldn’t stop smiling.
This Divine-Demonic Trial had been a massive success. He had claimed nearly every major reward available.
Even in the final three-choice selection, he had used his Golden Eye ability to secure a Mythical-tier weapon:
[Ashen Annihilation Holy Sword] (Mythical-tier)
– +500 Attack, +500 Strength, +350 Agility, +20% Holy Damage
– Effect: 8% chance on hit to inflict Ashen Mark, gradually siphoning 30% max HP from the target.
– Special Skill – Annihilation: Marks an area, detonating after 10 seconds, creating a black hole.
A black hole.
This weapon wasn’t just powerful—it was an extinction-level artifact.
And yet, even this was nothing compared to the Divine Revelation Scepter.
Just as he was reveling in his spoils, a system notification suddenly rang in his ears.
[Main Quest 6 Completed: Eliminate the Threat of Yun Tianlu (1/1)]
[Reward: 300 Villain Points]
[Current Villain Level: 5]
[Experience Progress: (430/600)]
[Bonus Attribute Points: +300]
[New Talent Acquired – Fate Conversion: Temporarily switch an enemy’s Health and Mana. Duration: 30 minutes. Cooldown: 48 hours.]
Qin Xian froze.
Yun Tianlu… was dead? That was unexpected. No, shocking. A Destined Child, dead just like that?
If there was one thing that defined Destined Children, it was their sheer ability to survive against all odds. Their tenacity was almost supernatural—no matter how dire the situation, they always had some miraculous way to escape death.
It was the unbreakable law of protagonists.
Qin Xian had already devised a plan—he intended to lure Yun Tianlu out by threatening an entire city, forcing him to appear. He had multiple contingencies prepared.
But now?
“He’s already dead? Who killed him?”
Confusion clouded his mind for a moment and then, it disappeared. Because a familiar figure had just stepped forward, approaching him.
Zhou Nan.
“Master Qin!” Zhou Nan’s face was plastered with a sycophantic grin, his hand gripping a severed head dripping with blood.
Yun Tianlu’s head.
Qin Xian’s expression turned… odd.
“…You killed him?”
“Yes!” Zhou Nan nodded enthusiastically, beaming. “That bastard had the audacity to offend you! He tried to escape, but I saw everything from a distance.”
“I’ve never forgotten how much faith you placed in me, and I was determined to repay you. So I tracked him down… and took his head!”
“A gift, to ease Master Qin’s heart!”
Qin Xian remained silent, staring at Zhou Nan’s shameless performance.
For the first time in a while…
He was completely speechless.