Chapter 116 : Chapter 116

Chapter 116. Sleep God's Past

The lively arena fell asleep under Sleep God's Laws, becoming utterly silent.

Hearing the unfamiliar term "Divine Contract Holder," Jiang Yichen stared at Sleep God in a daze.

In his previous life, he had heard of the Slaughter Dream Valley Ruins, a mysterious ruin located on East China's border and the one closest to Huaxia.

It was said that anyone who entered Dream Valley would fall into a dream and sleep there forever.

As for the talk of slaughter, that came later, after the ruin was somehow affected and began to emit a murderous aura.

Anyone trapped in the dream would become bloodthirsty, which led to the infamous "Dream Valley Massacre."

In the small village below Dream Valley, several hundred villagers had all been beheaded, their heads arranged neatly on a platform as if someone were displaying an art form of murder.

Jiang Yichen frowned and asked, "What is a Divine Contract Holder?"

"That is a Huaxian secret..."

"A Divine Contract Holder is said to be someone who signed a contract with a god and can wield a god's power," Su Zhan said as he walked over, leaning on his cane.

Tang Wuji's eyes widened. "Old Su, that is not something you can casually tell people."

"Old Tang, didn't you notice that Yichen didn't fall asleep? That means he is not just anybody," Chu Ningfeng said slowly.

Tang Wuji froze for a moment, then immediately realized it, disbelief surfacing in his eyes.

Under a Divine Contract Holder's Laws, how could Jiang Yichen, who had only been in the Fifth Realm during the last Martial Exam, possibly remain unaffected?

One had to know that even several experts in the VIP section with the strength of Eighth-Realm Martial Emperors had failed to withstand the influence of those Laws.

Could it be that Jiang Zhentian had given Jiang Yichen some kind of treasure, which was why he was unaffected?

Tang Wuji sighed and dropped the air of mystery. "That is right. A Divine Contract Holder is exactly that. However, Divine Contract Holders are usually unable to control their own power."

"That is why Huaxia specifically established the Divine Battle Department to train Divine Contract Holders who emerge from ruins. Yichen, that place suits him better."

He looked at Sleep God as he spoke.

Jiang Yichen was inwardly astonished. His understanding of the world had been shaken a little.

He truly had not expected that gods really existed in this world.

No wonder Sleep God was absurdly strong.

"Boss, I don't have a home anymore. The base is my second home. I don't want to leave." Sleep God gripped Jiang Yichen's hand tightly.

Jiang Yichen nodded. "Do not worry. As long as the boss is here, no one can force you to do anything."

The moment those words were spoken, Tang Wuji's expression changed at once.

"Yichen, what do you mean by that?" he asked sternly.

Hearing that, Jiang Yichen patted Sleep God on the shoulder and turned to look at Tang Wuji.

"He is a living person. He has the right to make his own choice. If he does not want to go, then he does not have to go."

Tang Wuji let out a cold laugh. "Yichen, do you know the consequences of defying this?"

The two of them stood sharply opposed to each other, making both Chu Ningfeng and Su Zhan break into a cold sweat.

Jiang Yichen was simply too bold. If this matter reached the media, they would surely make a huge issue out of it.

It might even push the Jiang family straight into the eye of the storm.

"Yichen, mind your words. That is not something you can say lightly," Chu Ningfeng warned with a frown.

Su Zhan said nothing, but there was concern in his eyes.

Seeing the solemn expressions on the faces of the three Martial Gods, Sleep God grew anxious as well and tugged at Boss's sleeve.

"Boss, I... I'll go. I do not want to drag you down because of me."

Jiang Yichen, however, shook his head. Trying to use power and status to pressure me?

【Ding! Slacking Choice triggered.】

【Choice 1: Faced with oppression from the powerful, you choose to compromise and hand Sleep God over to Tang Wuji. Reward: the title "Mr. Compromise."

Choice 2: Faced with oppression from the powerful, you ignore it outright and disregard Tang Wuji's demand. Reward: "Intermediate Slacking Gift Pack."

Choice 3: Faced with oppression from the powerful, you refuse outright, bring in an even stronger force, and turn the pressure back on the one applying it. Reward: "Supreme-grade Slacking Gift Pack."】

As Jiang Yichen looked at the three choices before him, his eyes lit up slightly. Another Supreme-grade option had appeared.

And this choice suited him perfectly.

In other people's eyes, Sleep God might have been a freak, but in his eyes, Sleep God was a person and should have the right to choose for himself.

He should not be forced into anything because of someone else's decision.

A stronger force? Then sorry, Dad.

"Uncle Tang, I am not defying anyone. If the reason will not work between us, then go talk to my dad."

"If he agrees, I have no objections."

Jiang Yichen shrugged and spoke with a smile.

His father should have already taken the Golden Crow Essence Blood. Reaching the 'Divine' realm, which had existed only in written records, should not be a problem for him.

Crushing everything in his path probably would not be a problem either. It sounded childish, but it was also the truth.

Hearing that, Tang Wuji's expression changed at once as well.

He knew about Jiang Zhentian's current "True God" strength. Even Huaxia's upper echelons had to treat him with respect.

At a time like this, trying to bully Jiang Zhentian's son was probably not a wise move.

Tang Wuji slowly rolled the thumb ring on his thumb. After thinking for a moment, he looked at Sleep God and said, "Meng Yan, have you still not killed enough people?"

"Back then, the Dream Valley Massacre was caused by you alone."

"Because of that one sleep of yours, your family and all the villagers of Dream Village had their heads cut off by your own hands."

"Are you going to let that tragedy repeat itself with the Boss who has raised you for four years?"

The moment those words were spoken, everything fell into dead silence.

Chu Ningfeng and Su Zhan were both slightly startled, clearly surprised.

Tang Wuji had not continued to pressure Yichen with authority. Instead, he had changed direction.

What exactly was he afraid of?

"I... I did not want to kill anyone. I really did not want to kill anyone. I'm sorry, I'm sorry..."

Tang Wuji's words made Sleep God clutch his head with both hands as his emotions collapsed.

"If you do not want the tragedy to happen again, then come with me. Only the Divine Battle Department can help you control your power," Tang Wuji said, seeing that it had worked, his tone softening.

Jiang Yichen felt a surge of anger. This old fox really knew how to play people.

"Boss, let me go. I... I do not want to harm you."

Sleep God dropped to his knees and suddenly kowtowed to him. "I am uneducated, and I do not know how to thank you for taking me in for four years, Boss."

"I am a murderer. My hands are stained with the blood of my own family. I should go and atone for my sins!"

Jiang Yichen's eyes trembled. He finally understood why Sleep God had never spoken of his background.

"Do you truly want to go?"

"I..." Sleep God turned back to glance at the Spark Team, who were trapped in dreams. His arms trembled slightly as he forced the words out. "I do!"

This was the only choice he had. Here, in the Spark Team and by Boss's side, he had been treated like a real person for the first time, rather than as a monster who killed in his sleep.

He liked this place. He liked these people. But he did not want to destroy all of this beauty because he could not control that power.

Jiang Yichen saw through the struggle in Sleep God's eyes. After a moment of thought, he said, "You prepared for this final for so long, and you finally won. If you leave just like this, you will regret it."

"After the celebration banquet is over, you can decide whether you want to go."

With tear-wet eyes, Sleep God nodded hard. "Yes... Boss."

"No." Tang Wuji grew anxious. "Meng Yan, every extra minute you stay here, they become that much more endangered..."

"Go say that to my dad," Jiang Yichen cut him off directly.

Tang Wuji: "..."