Otherworldly Evil Monarch

0Jun Moxie was shocked. In fact, he was dripping with sweat. [Solitary Eagle is too fearless! I hadn't anticipated that this man would be capable of something like this!]     

[Heavenly Punishment can even track a rat's movements within its territory in this time of war. So, how can a team infiltrate with utmost stealth?]     

[Let's suppose we do adopt Solitary Eagle's plan, and a team infiltrates Heavenly Punishment in secrecy. They would certainly be surrounded by the enemy forces… And then, the enemy will use their superior strength to annihilate that team in its entirety! This outcome is an absolute given.]     

[To die is to die… but this team would basically be killing themselves if we take this course of action…]     

Jun Moxie had come to realize that he had been too conservative in estimating Solitary Eagle's IQ; he had overestimated it by too great a margin. It seemed that this man's head had become like a gourd after training every day with the Snowy Mountain Eagles. So, his intelligence had come to resemble that of the eagles by now…     

"There has been no gain today…" Jun Wuyi sighed, "Heavenly Punishment has declared war. It has given us a preparation time of three days before it initiates a full-scale decisive battle. And, we're still considering the commander-in-chief…"     

"Speaking of the candidates for commander-in-chief—your Third Uncle is quite popular." Dongfang Wenqing snorted coldly. He then continued in an angry manner, "The Silver Blizzard City immediately recommended him. They then vigorously praised the abilities of the Blood General. Then, the Xue Hun Manor's Young Master—Li Tengyun—also got up and recommended him… It was almost decided on the spot! Those shameless bastards! They're trying to kill with a borrowed knife! They want to use your Third Uncle's popularity to endanger his life!"     

Jun Moxie rolled his eyes, "What are your thoughts about this topic Third Uncle?"     

Jun Wuyi raised his eyebrows, "We've come here to settle this matter. So, how does it matter if these people aim to 'kill with a borrowed knife'? This Mystic Beast Uprising is a threat to the entire mainland. So, it must be contained and stopped. Moreover, the upcoming decisive battle is 'key' to all of it! Great men don't do things out of convenience! Someone else will take my place if I don't step-up! Moreover, it's not inevitable that I'll die if take-up this post…"     

"Huh…? You mean you accepted it?" Jun Moxie stood up, and asked cautiously after he had taken two steps.     

"I sure did." Jun Wuyi replied calmly, "Only I could've been nominated; there's no one else. And, the prestige of the Jun Family would've been hit hard if I were to fear for my life in such a situation and turn the offer to lead this war down. In fact, our family's prestige would've dropped to a freezing point! All the glory and honor of the past—which your grandfather, father, Second Uncle and your two elder brothers earned for the Jun Family—would've been washed away. And, I would've ruined it if I were to covet my life and fear death like this! Therefore… I am duty bound to not retreat even if I may die! A great man earns his name for a reason!"     

"They called your name since they were aware that you wouldn't say no; there was no other reason except this one alone. They were well-aware that you won't back down!" Dongfang Wenqing groaned, "You know that it's nothing but a trap. And yet, you're still ready to jump into it? Is this what you call a 'great man'? This is nothing but a fool's behavior!"     

"Then, I will die without regrets!" Jun Wuyi's expression was cold, "The Jun Family's reputation is everything as far as I'm concerned! I don't matter in front of it! And, I will never allow our family's reputation to fall!"     

"Idiot!" Dingfang Wen Qing scolded sharply, "You going to war is just a meaningless sacrifice on your part; nothing more!"     

"Real men have to shoulder their responsibilities. And, the Jun Family's reputation is my responsibility!"     

Jun Wuyi frowned. But, he had a determined expression on his face, "The Jun Family will never fall. Father and Moxie will still be there… even if I'm gone. So, the Jun Family will never fall! And now, I will step forward for my family as a 'Jun'. Anyway, I'm not doing this because I wish to fall into the trap… or to come across as a hero—This is only for my Jun Family's prestige! The Jun Family will never fear the enemy or act cowardly!"     

Dongfang Wenqing trembled angrily from head to toe. He stamped his foot and cursed, "I've never seen anyone so brain-dead in my entire life! You say something Moxie!"     

"I haven't crowned my hair in ten years. And, every night I look at the moon and hope to come to Heavenly Scent… but I know that the life doesn't go in reverse!" Jun Moxie chanted loudly. He suddenly raised his head, and spoke in a sinking voice, "You'll do it in spite of this, Third Uncle? This matter of prestige is alien to me—I don't care about it! And, I'm sure that even grandfather is the same! Your life is more important for us! Also, don't forget that there's someone who awaits you on that snowy mountain. She has already waited for ten years because of her feelings. And, she'll continue to wait…"     

Jun Wuyi's body started to tremble violently, and his face convulsed with pain. His expression became dark in a split second. Then, he tilted his head, and his cheek vanished in the darkness left by the flickering candle. The man then spoke-up in agony, "It's not about prestige alone. The battlefield has taken millions of corpses since ancient times. Which one of them didn't have aged parents? Who didn't have a lovely young wife? Am I—Jun Wuyi—special? Am I treasured gold? Isn't this enough of a reason?"     

"I've made my decision. Elder Brothers, the three of you need not urge Moxie. Anyway, I'm convinced that my being the commander-in-chief will have a huge effect. I can at least do better than those good-for-nothing stubborn people," Jun Wuyi smiled strenuously.     

"It's okay if you're going to fight. But, is it necessary that it's just you alone? Can't others go to fight as well?"     

Jun Moxie rolled his eyes, "How can you lead the ordinary troops and clash with this enemy head-on? It would be considered suicide if you were only to lead ordinary troops. But, many of the powerful families have sent their people to Heavenly Punishment. And, you will need several thousand elite troops for this battle. Moreover, several of them would need to be at Earth Mystic level, and thousands will need to be at Jade Mystic if you wish to win. How do we find so many of such warriors in the ranks of ordinary troops…? So, you must ask them for these elite soldiers as well. In fact, you must even force the Xue Hun Manor and the Silver Blizzard City to dispatch their elites in the troops you'll lead to the battle…"     

"Huh? What do you mean?" A bright light flashed in Jun Wuyi's eyes.     

"We can also kill with a borrowed knife!"     

Jun Moxie's white teeth became visible as he flashed a faint smile. And, they started to glitter in the flickering light of the candle. In fact, he looked like a man-eating beast as he put his hand down, and ferociously said, "This conspiracy to kill you will come with a heavy price. They want us to be finished?! But then, every powerful faction will meet their end with us! Who else wants to leave this world? Who dares to mess with my Jun Family?! How can we allow their plans to work so smoothly? Their fate will accompany ours if we lose even a single drop of blood!"     

"And, here is where you should be taking the advantage, Uncle! You should reply on your position in this matter!" Jun Moxie's eyes narrowed as a murderous aura surged out from his body, "They plan to send our Jun Family to its funeral, but they shall make their own preparations for the time we emerge victorious in this plot!"     

"It seems like we'll be throwing away our lives if we agree to this. So, we must have others to die alongside us! These Mystic experts want you to die by sending you to lead only ordinary soldiers. So, we will keep that as our condition! And, we won't agree to do anything if they don't agree to this demand. Because… that will be a blatant entrapment! And, why should we go to hell when they won't? How come their lives are more precious than ours? And if they do agree, then… he he… who knows who will die…"     

Jun Moxie gave a cold laugh and said, "Rest assured, Uncle… it'll be alright." Then, he turned and left.     

The three Dongfang brothers glanced at Jun Wuyi, and walked out as well.     

"Your Third Uncle has… the heart of a man who desires to die." Dongfang Wenqing looked at the full moon, and took a deep breath. And, the sharp smell and aura of the forest entered into his nostrils.     

"If only I had known earlier…" Jun Moxie said gloomily, "His heart has been showing signs of depression for a while now. If grandfather wasn't that old… or I hadn't been such a waste in my early days… then, Third Uncle would've perhaps… He had been suffering from that loss for so many years. Anyone else would've killed themselves numerous times by now… And now, you have arrived. That tantamount to protection for me… in fact, it's equal to me getting a tyrannical patron. So, Third Uncle… perhaps can't bear it anymore…"     

"That's also true…" the three brothers sighed as they spoke, "It's hard to guess the blow that matter must've dealt to your Third Uncle. Didn't he always have pride as a 'great man'? We would've gone mad long back if we were in his place. Yet, your Third Uncle has been suffering that torture for over ten years now!"     

"This ordeal of his' won't last long—I've decided it!" Jun Moxie had gone silent for a while before he softly came to speak these words. The other three suddenly raised their heads to look at him. And, their eyes were full of amazement.     

[He would have to face the Silver Blizzard City if wants to erase Jun Wuyi's suffering. Does he think it's easy?]     

"I'm going to sleep. I'm really tired," Jun Moxie spoke those few words, turned, and then walked away.     

[What?] The uncles were shocked. They felt as if their heads would explode from the confusion. [We were discussing such a grave topic… and yet, this brat says that he wants to sleep? That… he's tired? Doesn't he know that the Jun Family is at the edge of ruin at this juncture?]     

"How is this brat so heartless?!" They shook their heads in unison, and walked away.     

Jun Moxie blew out the lamp. He then thought of a move. Then, he disappeared from the tent; he appeared like an illusion as he quickly moved towards Heavenly Punishment.     

He was suddenly outside Southern Heaven City. Jun Moxie then felt at ease, and initiated his Yin Yang Escape at its full force. His body seemed like a meteor as his incorporeal shadow moved onwards.     

[It's obvious that Third Uncle is determined to participate in this battle.] Jun Moxie settled his thoughts. [I must find Long Crane and Big Bear… and, as fast as I can. It will turn out to be a case of an 'accidental friendly-fire' if those two bastards dared to attack Third Uncle's regiment since they'll unknowingly end-up attacking the people who are on their own side!]     

[And anyway… you people think that I can't kill with a borrowed knife? I'm much more adept at this kind of game than you are!]     

Jun Moxie obviously couldn't act as himself at that time; nor could he show his real face. So, he would have to change his identity into that of the 'Mysterious and Skillful' expert. And, he felt quite happy about this; [it's not going to be easy… even when this skillful expert gets involved. It seems that I will have to work very hard and very ferociously once again.]     

Jun Moxie felt like a dragon at sea… or a tiger in the forest the moment he entered Heavenly Punishment. In fact, he had crossed around twenty-five kilometers in a single moment.     

It was extremely relaxing for him. And, very easy!     

Whether it was his outer body or inner soul—everything felt extremely relaxed. And, this relaxed and extremely satisfied feeling started to increase his fondness for the Heavenly Punishment forest.     

This was the most dangerous and cruel place in the entire Mystic Mystic Continent as per the common legends. However, this territory was still giving a sense of comfort to Jun Moxie's heart!