The world has turned into Hell's Game, why should I stay human?!-Chapter 1179 - 736: The Heavenly Martial King’s Ambition

Chapter 1179: Chapter 736: The Heavenly Martial King’s Ambition

"I think, it’s not important what crime is being judged, what matters is how to punish."

Liu Zheng replied.

"Oh? Then how should I punish you?"

The voice asked with interest.

"Naturally, the punishment is three cups of wine."

He said seriously and then took out three bottles of Golden Label.

"I offer three bottles of fine wine to the king for the penalty."

Liu Zheng raised the three bottles of Golden Label above his head.

"High Priest."

The voice called.

"Yes."

The masked man responded and took the three bottles of Golden Label, sniffing them.

"King, it is indeed an exquisite wine."

He said towards the high platform.

"You know how to take advantage, the wine offered to me is what you want to drink back as a punishment."

The voice teased.

"Then I’ll prepare my own."

Liu Zheng chuckled, taking out a bottle of Copper Label.

Just by the packaging, one could tell Copper Label was much inferior to Golden Label.

"Interesting. What is the entertainment you taught those craftsmen called?"

The voice asked.

"To the king, it’s called playing cards."

He replied.

"Playing... cards? Strange and bewildering. And those stone blocks you haven’t taught yet?"

The voice inquired again.

"To the king, those are called Mahjong."

He answered.

"How do you play it?"

"The rules of Mahjong are rather lengthy to explain."

Liu Zheng shrugged and said.

"I have plenty of time."

"But I don’t. I’m here on a mission, and if I don’t return on time, my lord will surely blame me."

He said.

"Who is your lord?"

The voice asked.

"My lord is the owner of the Bloody Restaurant, a presence equal to the Tomb Guardian."

Liu Zheng replied.

"Oh? Is there anything I have that your lord would desire?"

"If I speak truthfully, I fear the king will blame me."

He feigned distress and said.

"Speak freely, I will not blame you."

"Alright. My lord sent me to retrieve the Centipede Dragon used to pull the coffin."

Liu Zheng said.

"...Hahaha!!!"

The voice paused for a moment and then laughed loudly.

"I have been trapped in this tomb for a thousand years, oblivious to the world. Yet people still remember me. Although I am not superior to the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, nor a deity descended, it is not easy to obtain my coffin."

"If you want it, come and take it. Within three steps, I will surely kill you."

Once this was said, the softened atmosphere turned murderous again.

"The king misunderstood, my lord desires not your coffin but the centipede pulling it."

Liu Zheng shook his head and said.

"The intent is not on the treasure but on the imperial position. Whether your lord desires my coffin or the centipede pulling it, it’s all stepping on my dignity."

The voice stated.

"No one is wiser than the king. In that case, allow me to introduce this item."

He took out a gaming device.

"This item is called a game console, containing over a hundred games, dozens of which do not require internet connection, enough to entertain the king for decades."

Liu Zheng introduced.

"Earlier you said playing cards could entertain for two hundred years, why is this more exquisite item only entertaining for decades?"

The voice questioned in confusion.

"Because battling with people brings endless joy. Although game consoles are more complex, they fall short of the complexity of human hearts."

He replied.

"Hmm, reasonable."

The voice agreed with him.

"About the Mahjong rules, I can fully disclose them. Additionally, I have numerous ways of entertainment to teach the king."

Liu Zheng stated.

"You wish to exchange these for the Nine Dragon Heaven Centipede?"

"Indeed. If not possible, I hope the king does not blame the Earth God."

He said.

"Oh? Do you and the Earth God have a past?"

"No past, but karma. In doing things, I always uphold that goodness begets goodness, evil begets evil. Even if the Earth God acts for the public good, as long as I deem it kind, I will repay with kindness."

Liu Zheng shook his head and said.

"Where is the Earth God?"

The voice suddenly called out.

"I am here."

As he finished speaking, the Earth God emerged from the ground, looking at Liu Zheng with a complex expression.

"Is the Dragon Vein pacified?"

The voice asked.

"Not yet calmed, I was about to activate the Coiling-Dragon Millstone to absorb the cemetery’s energy to soothe the Dragon Vein."

The Earth God replied.

"No need, since it’s ’Geng’ village’s people causing trouble, let ’Geng’ village’s people handle it."

The voice said.

"Yes."

The Earth God nodded in agreement, then cast a glance at Liu Zheng and vanished into the earth again.

"How is it?"

The voice asked.

"The king is wise. Just, people of ’Geng’ village aren’t dead yet?"

Liu Zheng was somewhat surprised.

"This tomb was built by the villagers of Eight Villages, their souls are connected with the Dragon Vein’s aura. As long as the Dragon Vein isn’t destroyed, their Divine Soul remains immortal. You may have destroyed the ’Geng’ hexagram, but only made their reshaping of form even more painful."

The voice sneered.

"Alright, it seems their minds are still controlled by you, the king."

He said helplessly.

"In life they enjoyed utmost favor, in death they achieve immortality. Although this place is isolated from the outside world, it produces grains, fruits, vegetables, and fish. Such a paradise many people yearn for but cannot attain, yet they harbor resentment."

"You just witnessed, at the brink of death they’re unwilling to release, truly laughable."

The voice scorned.

"Ah, humans."

Liu Zheng was at a loss on how to comment.

In reality, it’s no different. No need for specific examples, sometimes he couldn’t always remain consistent either.

"Given that you are favored by such individuals doing great things, I’m sure you are well-traveled. Share some stories of the outside world with me."