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

Star Observation Tower.

Gu Shichun leaned against the railing, gazing into the distance. The night view of the capital was spread out before him. If one looked closely, they could see that his gaze was fixed on the Minister's Mansion.

The imperial teacher stood beside him, occasionally glancing up at the sky with a slight frown.

"Imperial teacher, can I dismiss the prime minister directly now?" Gu Shichun asked calmly. "The streets are filled with rumors about the Heavenly Demon, saying that my appointment of the Heavenly Demon as prime minister has led to today's chaos. If I follow public opinion and remove the prime minister, there won't be any issues."

"Your Majesty," the imperial teacher paused for a moment before speaking, "the prime minister is a short-lived figure, not worth worrying about. Currently, the world is in chaos, and the celestial signs are unclear. I believe Your Majesty should observe the changes quietly. Let the prime minister and the Demon Star fight it out. If you remove the prime minister now, it might lead to internal strife among brothers."

"Internal strife?" Gu Shichun turned abruptly, his presence imposing without anger. "Are you referring to Old Si?"

The imperial teacher bowed deeply, not daring to lift his head for a long time.

After a while, Gu Shichun's emotions calmed slightly. "Imperial teacher, rise. I do not doubt you. Speak to me honestly."

The imperial teacher straightened up and sighed. "Since the list of the Heavenly Demons was published, the celestial signs have been in turmoil. The once-dominant Empress Star is now shaky, while the Demon Star, Prime Minister Star, Tianfu Guest Star, Martial Star, Red Luan Star, Earth Solitary Star, and General Star are all responding to each other, showing signs of sweeping across the world.

I calculated that these ten stars correspond to the ten people on the list. The Tianfu Guest Star guards the Tianfu Star, which represents the Fourth Prince. Hence, I boldly speculate that the Fourth Prince might have rebellious intentions. Of course, the prince could also be influenced by his advisors. I dare not make a definitive judgment."

Gu Shichun looked up at the sky, where countless stars twinkled, revealing nothing. He then leaned back on the railing, glancing alternately at the Minister's Mansion and the Prince's Mansion, lost in thought.

"Your Majesty," the imperial teacher stepped forward, "with you in the capital, neither the prime minister nor the Fourth Prince can stir up much trouble for now. I wish to leave the capital for a while."

"Where to?" Gu Shichun asked.

"Linyang City," the imperial teacher replied. "General Cao Lin is marching towards Linyang. I wish to assist him and confront the Demon Star causing chaos."

"You don't have confidence in Cao Lin?" Gu Shichun frowned again.

"I wish to see what makes the Demon Star so extraordinary," the imperial teacher said tactfully.

"Very well, I will send Eunuch Liu to accompany you," Gu Shichun said.

"Your Majesty, Eunuch Liu should stay in the capital to ensure your safety. I can go alone," the imperial teacher smiled. "Your Majesty, Cao Lin is a grandmaster, and I possess grandmaster abilities as well. With two grandmasters, even the Demon Star with all its might cannot escape."

"Alright," Gu Shichun nodded after a glance at the imperial teacher. "Be cautious on this journey. If things are beyond your control, do not act rashly. The nation cannot be without its imperial teacher for even a day."

"I understand," the imperial teacher bowed.

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"Imperial teacher, General Cao Lin is leading thirty thousand troops in a rapid march towards Linyang. They will arrive in five days. Currently, Linyang City has only ten thousand elite soldiers and no natural defenses. Once General Cao Lin arrives, we can hold out for at most a day."

Huangfu Yue reported recent intelligence to Du Ge. "The people of Linyang are in a panic, all discussing the imperial teacher's identity, saying that you are a Heavenly Demon here to bring chaos..."

As she spoke, she glanced at Du Ge and suddenly forgave his actions. If a normal man had done those things to her, he would be a pervert. But if he were a Heavenly Demon, it would be normal. Aren't Heavenly Demons supposed to be evil? The princess looked at him with tender eyes, perhaps also matured by his training...

"The people's hearts cannot be used?" Du Ge asked with a smile.

"The people's hearts cannot be used," Huangfu Yue replied. "Cao Lin's reputation is too great. He is a military god who has never been defeated. Hearing that they are to face him, the morale of our soldiers has plummeted. Otherwise, I wouldn't think Linyang City could only hold out for a day."

A military god?

Du Ge pondered. He knew Cao Lin, who had risen from a prisoner of war to a grandmaster and general through military cultivation techniques.

A man's name is like the shadow of a tree.

Even without his thirty thousand soldiers, Cao Lin alone could breach Linyang City's defenses.

In the end, Luo Shuang, Huangfu Yue, and he had too little prestige.

Having never fought a tough battle, they were not trusted by their subordinates or the public. Moreover, they had occupied Linyang City for only ten days, and the people likely still saw them as bandits.

"Are grandmasters formidable?" Du Ge asked the dozen or so Prenatal Realm experts sent by Gu Shiming. "Can you withstand a few moves from a grandmaster?"

The Prenatal Realm experts' faces changed immediately.

After a long pause, one of them stepped forward and said with a bitter smile, "Imperial teacher, you overestimate us. A grandmaster can sever rivers and move mountains. We wouldn't last a single move against one."

"One move?" Du Ge frowned. "Try to withstand one move from me with all your might."

After the top ten list was published, countless Alien Star warriors had promoted them, causing Du Ge's attributes to soar. His self-revelation had inspired others like Shi Pingchuan to follow suit, leading to another wave of trends.

He had almost single-handedly changed the situation on the Alien Star Battlefield, influencing the movements of all nations on the battlefield.

His attributes had inevitably increased significantly. Over the past few days, his cultivation had progressed rapidly, and he had nearly mastered Dragon Fang's cultivation technique, reaching the Prenatal Realm with endless true energy.

After that, his progress stalled, likely restricted by the cultivation technique.

He had been too busy to spar with anyone recently and had no idea of his current strength. This was a good opportunity to test whether he could contend with a grandmaster, sever rivers, or move mountains...

From their descriptions, grandmaster martial arts in this world seemed comparable to the Divine Transformation Realm on the previous Alien Star Battlefield, not as invincible as they seemed.

In Leng Shi's memory, he had never seen a grandmaster in action.

In Dragon Fang, the Prenatal Realm was already considered a super expert.

Since Du Ge published the announcement, no one from Qi Yuan Star had come to join him. He had to prepare for the worst and rely on himself to turn the tide.

Fighting a country alone without the right skills was too difficult.

Damn Pan-Universal Entertainment Company, treating their lives as expendable for ratings. One day, he'd put them on a leash and throw them into the Alien Star Battlefield to entertain the public.

...

Martial Arts Arena.

Du Ge stood opposite a dozen Prenatal Realm experts.

Below, thousands of soldiers watched.

In times of low morale, personal martial prowess was the best medicine. Du Ge wouldn't miss any opportunity to boost morale.

Huangfu Yue stood below the stage, gripping her spear, her eyes fixed on Du Ge, trying to see through his true strength. She wanted to see how skilled Du Ge was without magic.

Luo Shuang stood behind her, arms crossed, looking nervous.

She had rarely seen Du Ge in action and still remembered his martial skills from when he chased her.

Back then, Du Ge's martial skills were mediocre, comparable to her guards.

In subsequent fights, he relied on water magic. She didn't understand why her master suddenly wanted to challenge Prenatal Realm experts.

But she had some expectations. It was said that Heavenly Demons could grow through attributes. Over the past month, her master's cane had tormented her in various ways. As a princess, she must have boosted his attributes significantly!

"Gentlemen, please," Du Ge gestured.

"Imperial teacher, please," the Prenatal Realm experts exchanged glances but didn't move, waiting for Du Ge to strike first.

The arena had no water, effectively binding a sorcerer's hands and feet.

They thought that once they attacked, Du Ge would have no chance to counterattack. They wanted to give him a chance to show off before the army.

Seeing through their thoughts, Du Ge smiled, his figure blurred, and the next second, he appeared like a ghost among them.

The Prenatal Realm experts saw a flash and, before they could react, heard a ripping sound. They felt a lightness on their bodies, and when they came to their senses, they were standing naked, their clothes torn away by Du Ge.

Gulp!

The Prenatal Realm experts swallowed hard, their faces turning pale.

This skill, this speed?

Half-step grandmaster?

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