I was terrified! Raising a colossal star beast in the Beast Taming World

Chapter 168 Give me liberty or give me death

She was already overwhelmed and unable to deal with the Moon Worship Cult alone, but she also had to deal with the various hidden dangers left behind by the resurrection ability in the world.

And now, out of nowhere, another troublesome matter has arisen: the remnant soul of an emperor's pet beast is on the run...

Do you really think the alliance leader is omnipotent, with three heads and six arms?!

Bao Yunxing glared at Xue Youyou, a torrent of curses churning in her throat, almost bursting forth. But after a few moments, she swallowed the words back down.

She is the leader of the alliance. Even if the sky falls, she cannot show any weakness in front of others. No matter how dire the situation becomes, she must maintain her calm, composed, and strategic demeanor, and not reveal even the slightest crack.

Ultimately, as long as one can become an emperor, all the current thorny issues—the entanglement with the Moon Worship Cult, the aftermath of the resurrection ability, and the trouble caused by the remnant soul of the emperor's pet beast—will be easily resolved and instantly vanish into nothingness.

Therefore, the most urgent task is to cripple the ultimate fighting force of the Moon Worship Cult at all costs before the Emperor's Sacrifice begins.

In this way, she could break through that threshold and become an emperor before the leader of the Moon Worship Cult.

At that time, she will wield absolute power to suppress an entire state.

Bao Yunxing took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the rage that was about to burst through his skull.

She picked up her teacup and took a big gulp. The warm tea rolled down her throat, finally extinguishing some of the anger in her heart.

There is a sequence to actions.

Let's set aside the matter of the emperor's remnant soul for now; resolving Lu Yutang's problem is the most important thing to do.

She put down her teacup and turned her gaze to Lu Yutang, who was sitting upright. Her eyes, which had been churning with turmoil just moments before, had instantly regained their usual composure and tranquility.

The speed at which he changed his expression was so fast that Xue Youyou, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

"Alright, let's get back to business."

Bao Yunxing cleared his throat, his tone becoming unusually gentle: "Lu Yutang, do you know how much trouble your performance in the quarterfinals has caused you?"

Finally, the main topic arrived. Lu Yutang lowered her eyes, her hands clasped on her knees tightened slightly, and her knuckles turned a light white.

"I understand."

"It's good that you know, it saves me the trouble of explaining."

Bao Yunxing nodded slightly, his gaze lingering on her face for a moment, as if confirming her determination, before slowly speaking, his voice carrying a solemnity born of deep thought.

"Your Qingnang Tangxian has awakened the ability to resurrect, and this can no longer be kept secret. In the battle at the Iron Blood Arena, you came back to life in front of the entire Lanzhou audience. Now, countless eyes are watching you from the shadows."

"Lu Yutang, let me ask you this one more time—do you truly understand the immense calamity that Qingnang Tangxian's resurrection ability will bring you?"

Lu Yutang lowered her eyelashes, remained silent for a moment, and then said softly, "I know."

You know part of it, but you may not know everything.

Bao Yunxing's tone was calm and resolute, as if stating an undeniable fact: "There are far more and more insane people in this world who covet the ability to resurrect than you can imagine. Whether openly or covertly, countless unscrupulous individuals will use every means to approach you, control you, and exploit you—kidnapping, threatening, brainwashing. For example… they might target your relatives and friends."

She leaned forward slightly, her gaze fixed on Lu Yutang's face, and said, word by word, "You can't handle this alone."

Lu Yutang did not refute.

Because she knew that what Bao Yunxing said was true.

"I called you here today to give you a choice."

She paused, picked up her teacup, and took another sip, as if giving Lu Yutang enough time to prepare mentally.

The tranquil atmosphere of the Sanctuary Starry Sky flowed between the three of them. The starry river above them turned silently, and the aroma of tea rose gently, making everything seem exceptionally solemn.

Bao Yunxing leaned against the gnarled roots of the ancient tree, his voice softening slightly, carrying a gentle and solemn tone like that of an elder: "I, Xinglan Gong Bao Yunxing, am willing to take you as my goddaughter."

The moment those words were spoken, Lu Yutang abruptly raised her head, her eyes filled with disbelief and shock.

"As the adopted daughter of the Alliance Leader, no one in the Alliance dares to harm you in the slightest. I will mobilize all resources to protect your safety and provide you with the best cultivation conditions so that you and your Qingnang Tangxian can grow up without worry."

Bao Yunxing's voice wasn't loud, but every word carried immense weight: "From now on, your personal safety will be guaranteed to the greatest extent possible. No matter who or what force wants to harm you, they'd better think twice before considering whether they can withstand the wrath of an alliance leader."

If these words were spoken to someone else, they would probably be moved to tears and kneel down to express their gratitude.

However, after a brief moment of surprise, Lu Yutang's eyes gradually returned to calm. Beneath that calm, there was even a hint of wariness.

"Lord of the Alliance..."

She spoke softly, her voice tinged with a cautious probing: "Excuse me, as this 'adopted daughter'... what obligations do I have to bear?"

Bao Yunxing gave her a deep look, without avoiding the question.

"The conditions are simple. As your adopted daughter, you must remain with the Alliance. Your activities, travel arrangements, and social interactions all require my direct review and approval. This is not a restriction, but a protection."

She paused, then added, "Of course, you can still participate in competitions, carry out missions, and socialize. It's just that all of this must be done under the league's supervision."

Lu Yutang fell silent.

They remained in the league.

The scope of the activity needs to be approved.

Interpersonal interactions require approval.

She understood.

She understood every single word.

This is not adoption; it's an elaborately constructed cage. The cage is beautiful and safe, but it's still just a cage.

Bao Yunxing will indeed protect her, but at the cost of her giving up her freedom and binding the rest of her life firmly to the Alliance's war machine. From then on, her every move and word will be under the control of the Alliance.

She will live, she will live safely, but she will no longer live as "Lu Yutang", but as "the leader's adopted daughter" and "the holder of the alliance's resurrection ability".

She thought of the Azure Pouch Fairy, which possessed the profound mystery of the Balance of Power, capable of reviving others at the cost of its own life. It was the most precious miracle in the world, yet also the heaviest shackle.

And now, she herself is facing the same choice.

Bao Yunxing's conditions are remarkably similar to Jishi Tianping's—trading freedom for protection, and restraint for security.

She raised her head, her gaze more resolute than ever before.

"Lord Alliance Leader, thank you for your kindness."

Lu Yutang, kneeling, bowed deeply, her forehead almost touching the grass beneath her knees: "However, please forgive me for not being able to accept this."

Bao Yunxing frowned slightly, but showed no anger. He simply asked calmly, "The reason?"

Lu Yutang straightened up, her gaze clear and open, meeting Bao Yunxing's eyes without any hesitation.

Those eyes were still clear, but now they held an undeniable firmness.

"Lord Alliance Leader, I am deeply flattered by your kindness."

"However... please forgive me for not being able to comply."

Lu Yutang took a deep breath, her voice soft but firm.

"I know that the Alliance Leader is doing this for my own good. Staying in the Alliance, with your protection, will indeed deter those who covet the resurrection ability from making any rash moves. I understand this principle very well."

"But--"

Her voice suddenly rose a notch, and two small flames seemed to ignite in her clear eyes.

"If I accept this arrangement, then what is the essential difference between 'staying in the Alliance' and those who want to imprison me and exploit my resurrection abilities?"

The air seemed to freeze for a moment after he said that.

Bao Yunxing put down his teacup, the porcelain bottom tapping against the wooden tea table with a dull thud.

She didn't get angry, but instead scrutinized Lu Yutang with an extremely serious gaze, as if she were re-evaluating this young beast tamer who had previously acted docile and respectful.

Lu Yutang did not back down. Meeting Bao Yunxing's gaze, she spoke slowly and deliberately.

"The essence of Qingnang Tangxian is to exchange sacrifice for rebirth. This is the way of my beast tamer, the unspoken contract between me and Tangxian. I am willing to bear the price of this ability, and I am willing to face the dangers that come with it—but I am not willing to pay the price of my freedom for it."

She clenched her fists, her voice trembling slightly, but unwavering: "Give me liberty or give me death!"