I am just a mortal, why do you all worship me as a saint?

Chapter 1121: The Enormous Goal

"It's understandable that you don't know. There aren't many people in the myriad worlds who know the name Gu Heng anymore. Most people only know that there is a 'great enemy of the era' who has dragged all civilizations into war."

Gu Ce sighed.

His name has become a taboo.

Qin Yiyao knew very well that knowing too much was not always a good thing.

Ignorance is bliss.

Gu Heng.

The greatest enemy of the era.

The two terms collided wildly in her mind, sparks flying, yet they could never merge together; the sense of absurdity remained like a cold tide that had not yet receded.

"It seems you need more time to process this."

Gu Ce's voice pulled her back to reality from the intense inner turmoil.

The impact of such explosive news is truly overwhelming.

Even though she is special, her lifespan is ultimately not long, and these two points are not contradictory. Gu Ce knows why she is so special, but she herself certainly does not understand.

to be frank.

If Gu Ce hadn't been incredibly lucky to have deciphered some fragments of memories left behind by the Great Enemy of the Epoch, and hadn't lost his mind and gone mad because of it, he would never have known this.

"maybe."

Qin Yiyao took a deep breath, the biting wind rushing into her chest, bringing a sharp, clear-headed sensation.

"Why are you telling me this?"

Her voice was a little hoarse, "What are you planning?"

Master is not alone. He has followers and must also have allies who have not yet been exposed. So what role does Gu Ce play in all of them?

Qin Yiyao felt that he was not like an ally, but rather that the development of the situation just happened to suit his needs.

Gu Ce was slightly surprised by her quick composure, but then his expression turned to admiration: "Very good. To be able to keep a clear head in the face of such a truth is truly commendable of the training he gave you."

Such praise was not very touching to Qin Yiyao.

“I have had some deals and agreements with your master.”

Gu Ce said frankly, "Your master went the furthest and was the most radical. He not only opposed the gods, but also tried to understand, control, and even transcend them."

"What do you mean?"

Qin Yiyao tensed up.

"Although the people of the world fear and revere the gods, they all seek to replace them with lofty and great ones. But your master is different."

Gu Ce said indifferently, "What he wants is to completely erase the existence of the gods."

Qin Yiyao silently processed this information.

To erase the gods?

This goal is so grand it's almost suffocating.

How Gu Ce learned all this is quite intriguing.

"And what about me?" she asked. "What about my connection with the Divine Emperor of the Dynasty?"

“Your master met the Divine Emperor of the Dynasty once, but I don’t know the specific details.”

Gu Ce shrugged: "But you know more than I do."

"What do you mean?"

"This plan I've made is for you."

You mean...all of this?

"Yes."

Qin Yiyao felt a little dizzy.

On the day she returned, Gu Ce had already summoned her and revealed his plan to pretend to be the "Great Enemy of the Era" and reappear in order to lure the rebels out.

But this plan is actually fake.

He convened a secret meeting to recruit powerful individuals to contribute money and effort, but his real purpose was simply to bring a large amount of resources of the Wanchao civilization into his hands, and that was all.

The use of these resources, however, is entirely for ulterior motives.

And the fact that he gathered up the resources of civilization, divided up the fortune of the divine kingdom, and caused so many upheavals in the Qinggu Divine Kingdom recently is all for her.

"My plan is going perfectly. Before long, you will know the full picture of all your secrets."

Gu Ce himself couldn't explain it either.

He did indeed decipher the fragments of memory left behind by Gu Heng, but even with all his efforts, he could only see some broken images. He saw that the Divine Emperor of the Dynasty and Gu Heng had indeed met each other, but as for what they discussed and what kind of deal they made, Gu Ce knew nothing.

This is not a taboo subject that he has the right to delve into.

"Wow, that's quite a generous gesture."

Qin Yiyao took a deep breath. The fierce wind high in the sky carried a biting chill, but it made her mind even clearer.

All the mysteries seem to have been solved, but this has brought even more unknowns.

Strangely, she didn't feel much fear; instead, she felt a sense of relief that everything had settled down.

Master would not harm her.

Since her destiny is already predetermined, what harm is there in following it?

The rebel who stands at the pinnacle of the heavens and wields his blade against the gods has chosen her as a key pawn in his grand scheme. She must become stronger, strong enough to be worthy of his vision, strong enough to stand by her master's side in the future, rather than merely being protected behind him.

"So what do I need to do now?"

Qin Yiyao asked directly.

Now that you know your role, the most important thing is to figure out what to do next.

"Wait."

"How long do we have to wait?"

"After our Emperor has absorbed that 'poison' into his heart and lungs."

Gu Ce's expression gradually turned cold.

The Ancient God Lord has fallen into the trap, and this trap will strangle him completely!

"I understand."

Qin Yiyao's voice regained its usual coldness and firmness, even gaining a hint of sharpness, "But there's one thing: if I discover that your plans harm Master, or that you're merely using me as a tool..."

She didn't finish speaking, but the cold light flashing in her eyes and the faint but palpable aura that suddenly condensed around her made Gu Ce slightly moved.

That was not a simple threat, but a will that naturally arose from its unique position and could not be taken lightly.

Gu Ce's smile this time had a touch more sincerity: "Of course, helping you is also helping myself, and fulfilling my promise to your master is my duty."

He could disregard Qin Yiyao's threats.

However, considering the enormous figure standing behind her, it's still a bit difficult to simply say she doesn't care.

"By the way, your master should be returning to Qinggu Divine Capital soon."

Upon hearing this, Qin Yiyao's eyes widened immediately.

Is my master here?

"Of course he's there, otherwise how do you think I could make this act so convincing?"

Those people couldn't have imagined, no matter how hard they racked their brains, that Gu Ce could bring in a real enemy from the era and turn the charade into reality.

It's not that he's narcissistic, but this is definitely a stroke of genius.

"..."

Qin Yiyao turned her face away, trying her best to hide her expression.

Before the vast universe, she was as insignificant as a speck of dust.

Only her master could make her feel carefree and at ease.

I want to see him.

This thought became incredibly clear and intense at this moment when a corner of the truth was torn away.