Netherworld Retrograde

Chapter 304: Chapter 143: The Traitor and the Deal

”Chosen by destiny? Copper Face?”

Li Yelai asked with surprise in his heart, ”Are you saying I appear on the list?”

There was an excitement in his voice that he couldn’t hide.

He portrayed the image of an ambitious spokesperson.

After all, the character setup of Copper Face by the official was someone who was unwilling to be subservient to others, a natural rebel.

This was what the officials wanted them to see: they had to let ’Copper Face’ cast off the identity of a ’Golden Armor’ spokesperson and become a true Ark Chosen One.

According to what the Book Holder had said, whether it was the No. 71 Disaster Fog or the Chaos-infected Giant City of the west,

Both would give rise to some talents with exceptional spiritual abilities. The Book Holder considered these Spiritual Ability Users as gifts of destiny to humanity.

In his value system, the death of large numbers of humans without any utility, yet the birth of so many elite experts, was considered an extremely cost-effective blessing for mankind.

And Li Yelai’s horse armor, ’Copper Face,’ had reportedly appeared on the list.

Watching Li Yelai’s excited and expectant appearance, the Book Holder silently smiled.

The list of No. 71 Calamity had long been a mess, and many decades-old cultivation plans had been disrupted.

The beings originally on that list were led by his organization towards a path of destiny and, during the No. 71 Disaster Fog, they successfully grew, seizing life-changing opportunities.

Just like Zhao Ling, whom Li Yelai had encountered; under the manipulation and guidance of the Book Holder’s organization,

A Scavenger found a supply box filled with abundant materials.

The gathering place where Zhao Ling was born erupted in a bloodbath over an ordinary supply box, and the Guard Team coincidentally failed to arrive in time to suppress the unrest.

Then, as the bloodbath escalated, Zhao Ling’s parents were caught in the crossfire and killed.

Zhao Ling became an orphan.

Then, through a newspaper fluttering in the wind, they guided an official guild guard to discover Zhao Ling and brought him back to the Giant City for cultivation.

They were located thousands of miles away, changing people’s destinies and putting them on the prophesied path with the simplest of setups; it might be a stone that suddenly appeared at some location or a discarded newspaper thrown out by hand.

Zhao Ling was supposed to be watched by a Divine being within a Giant City, thereby transforming into a powerful warrior.

A formidable warrior hailed as ’Dragon Slayer’!

At that time, they would present ’Dragon Slayer’ with an even grander stage!

But some internal changes within the officials altered these people’s fates.

The title of ’Dragon Slayer’ vanished from the list, and at the same time, many unfamiliar names appeared on it.

It was as if the fruit that was about to be harvested was uprooted right before ripening.

This made it difficult for them to manipulate the situation again; they had lost many potential strong individuals they had cultivated!

Those unfamiliar strong individuals, however, had actually seized opportunities and were on the rise... But they were never meant to grow!

There was no place for them on the subsequent stages!

This caused significant miscalculations in many of the organization’s plans, and the Book Holder nearly lost control from anger.

Fortunately, among these unfamiliar names, some were known.

Like, Copper Face!

A spokesperson of the Ark Chosen Ones appearing on the list was unexpected, but undoubtedly a good thing.

At least they controlled the whereabouts of one listed individual. Plot the rest slowly; hopefully, the Book of Destiny can be fixed soon. Although there had been a mishap, the gain and loss of a Giant City were still within controllable limits for the time being.

”Copper Face, you also don’t want to always be just a spokesperson for Golden Armor, right?” The Book Holder let out a knowing laugh.

”He... I...” Li Yelai’s body swayed as if his thoughts were seen through, and he was visibly panicked.

But the Book Holder just said, ”Don’t worry, the Ark doesn’t care about such trifles. Whether it’s coercion or betrayal, it’s an internal affair of your own. However, he has always had the authority; whether you can enter the Ark still depends on his mood.

So, as a reward for making it onto the list, I will have the Captain share the Golden Armor elector’s privileges with you. As for how you seize power within the organization, that’s up to you.”

This was some good faith or perhaps an investment that the Book Holder showed Copper Face.

Li Yelai chuckled to himself; the officials’ original plan was for Li Yelai to grow to possess the Fifth Sense and show his strength before everyone, then seek a new ship ticket or privileges.

Now, the Book Holder had directly pointed out ’Copper Face’s’ impatience with being inferior and offered an investment, making the plan much easier.

After that, Li Yelai himself could enter the Ark, and it was time for the Golden Armor to die!

It seemed, at present, there was no friendship among the Ark Chosen Ones, only pure mutual interests.

As long as he could show a stance that would benefit them.

Just like now, they probably wouldn’t bother over it.

Thus, his voice contained both reverence and joy as he responded, ”Thank you for your kindness. If there’s anything I can help with... Copper Face is obliged!”

The words of someone seemingly betraying their original leader, the Book Holder naturally just listened.

But he still said, ”Inside the Giant City authorities of No.3 Border City, there is interference that destiny cannot see through. I need you to identify as many variables as possible.”

”If that’s the case... does the list in the great one’s hands include people from the officials?” Li Yelai asked, ”Perhaps the variable is right on the list.”

Li Yelai actually wanted to know if his colleagues were on the list; in terms of talent, there were also highly talented Spiritual Ability Users within the officials.