World’s End: My Keyword is One More Than Others
Chapter 615: Du Ge planted a seed

Birmingham glanced at Du Ge, then surveyed the entire starry battlefield, and finally nodded, "Alright."

Whether it was the firepower of the God of War or those ragtag armies outside the emperor stars, they all had the potential to damage Emperor One.

He couldn't take that gamble.

He wouldn't allow this beautiful planet to suffer even the slightest scratch.

Du Ge smiled and teleported to the top of a crater on Emperor One, quietly waiting for Birmingham.

Birmingham hesitated for a moment, then flashed to Du Ge's side.

Emperor One was desolate and lifeless, with no greenery or life.

Du Ge looked down from the mountaintop at the pockmarked surface. "Birmingham, look at these craters created by meteor impacts, look at the weathered ground. It's like a mature and alluring beauty who has weathered many storms. Three months ago, no one had even set foot on this beautiful planet..."

"What are you trying to say?" Birmingham glared at Du Ge with hostility, interrupting him. Du Ge's words were meant as praise, but to Birmingham's ears, they were grating, as if his most precious possession had been violated.

"God of War, the Zorn God Clan will be here soon. You don't want this planet to suffer any harm, do you?" Du Ge said with a faint smile.

"You..." Birmingham's eyes turned red instantly. "What have you done to me? I shouldn't be falling for a planet..."

"Love, you've been blessed by the God of Love," Du Ge chuckled.

"A blessing? More like a curse!" Birmingham clenched his fists tightly, suddenly looking in the direction of the Saen mothership. "It's that woman, isn't it?"

Du Ge saw through Birmingham's thoughts and reminded him, "Birmingham, if you kill her, no one in the world will be able to lift your blessing. You'll be bound to this planet for eternity, and you might even sacrifice your life to protect her."

"This planet is so beautiful. What's wrong with sacrificing my life for her?" Birmingham said instinctively, but quickly realized and gritted his teeth, "Nothing can bind a god. If this planet becomes my weakness, I'll destroy her myself..."

"Can you bear to?" Du Ge asked in return.

"I..." Birmingham hesitated, his gaze falling on the surface of Emperor One. Du Ge's words struck a chord in his heart again.

Indeed, this planet was truly perfect!

Every crater exuded a charm that captivated him. Could he really bear to?

"If you destroy her, it will be a lifelong regret. Every quiet night, the scene of her shattering before you will be like a steel knife, constantly piercing your heart. You'll suffer for a lifetime, with no chance of redemption," Du Ge's voice flowed like a stream through the mountains, painting a vivid picture in Birmingham's mind. "After all, you can't recreate a planet."

"Stop talking," Birmingham's eyes were bloodshot, and he roared in anger, "What do you want?"

"I can help you resolve this hidden danger," Du Ge said.

"How?" Birmingham asked.

"I want the territory of the Zorn God Clan," Du Ge replied.

"Impossible. With your strength, you can't defeat the Zorn God Clan, and neither can I," Birmingham said, his mind clear when it didn't involve Emperor One. He looked at Du Ge with disdain, "Your appetite is too big."

"The Celestial God Clan came for the Seed of Humanity, didn't they prepare to be enemies with the Zorn God Clan?" Du Ge smiled, taking out the Seed of Humanity again. "As long as the entire universe is drawn into war, I might have a chance."

"You definitely don't have a chance," Birmingham sneered. "Do you know how many years a war can last? How many resources and efforts the God Clan has to invest? Even if we win the war, why should we give you the territory?"

"..." Du Ge was silent for a moment. "What if it's just the two of us?"

"What do you mean?" Birmingham asked.

"We take down the Zorn God Clan's territory together and become God Kings," Du Ge lowered his voice.

"..." Birmingham looked at Du Ge in astonishment, as if he were looking at an idiot. "Do you know what you're saying?"

"I know, that's why I used the Seed of Humanity to stir up this conflict, and everyone has taken the bait," Du Ge's gaze was deep. "Without my involvement, the Celestial God Clan would still go to war with the Zorn God Clan after obtaining the Seed of Humanity. I just want to get my fair share of the benefits."

"Just you?" Birmingham laughed, looking at Du Ge. "How about this, don't dream of getting the Zorn God Clan's territory. Your strength isn't weak. I'll introduce you to the Celestial God Clan and have the God King appoint you as a main god. A main god is also qualified to manage a star domain."

"Birmingham, you're a demigod, right?" Du Ge shook his head, smiling as he asked.

"Yes," Birmingham's face showed a trace of displeasure.

"I've heard a saying, 'How can a great man remain long under others?'" Du Ge said. "God of War, have you never thought about one day sitting in the God King's position and ruling the world?"

"..." Birmingham was stunned.

"Heroes emerge in troubled times," Du Ge said, turning the Seed of Humanity in his hand. "War is about to start, and war often means reshuffling. As long as all the gods ranked above you fall in this war, the position of God King will naturally be yours. God of War, people must have dreams..."

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Birmingham's face changed dramatically, staring at Du Ge. "Don't think about sowing discord. I will never betray the God King. You have no idea how powerful the God King is. He is immortal."

"Immortal?" Du Ge looked up at the sky, shaking his head. "Even the universe has an end. No one is truly immortal."

"I won't betray the God King," Birmingham said.

"Of course, there's no need to betray now. I'm not stupid enough to confront a God King now," Du Ge smiled. "We can take it step by step. When the war truly breaks out, if there's an opportunity, we'll seize it. If not, being a main god isn't bad either..."

Birmingham looked at Du Ge, his expression uncertain, not knowing what to think.

Du Ge didn't speak further. He only needed to plant a seed, and when the time came, it would naturally take root and sprout.

His keyword was chaos, not power. As long as he stirred the universe into chaos, his goal would be achieved.

He didn't care about being a God King.

Moreover, with his meddling, Birmingham's hostility towards him had gradually dissipated, and there was even a possibility of them becoming friends. How wonderful!

"How do you plan to break this damn love between me and this planet?" Birmingham snapped back to reality, asking with red eyes.

"There's no way for now," Du Ge shook his head.

"Are you playing me?" Birmingham tightened his grip on his spear again.

"There is a way, but it might be a bit cruel for you, and I'm afraid you can't accept it," Du Ge hesitated.

"Speak," Birmingham said.

"Long pain is worse than short pain. You leave first, and I'll destroy this planet..." Du Ge said.

Before he could finish, Birmingham interrupted him, pointing his spear at Du Ge again. "Impossible."

Du Ge shrugged. "Forget I said anything."

"Is there any other way?" Birmingham asked, his face full of pain.

"Wait for the God of Love to grow up and have her personally sever this ill-fated relationship for you," Du Ge sighed. "This might take a long time and require more people to believe in the God of Love to nourish her growth."

"Let's go with the second method," Birmingham decided decisively. "I'll help her grow."

"Alright," Du Ge nodded with a smile.

Janice's strength was too weak, and her skills were divine. The universe was vast, and if he couldn't protect her, it would be bad if she died. Having a bodyguard like Birmingham increased her chances of survival.

This thought flashed through Du Ge's mind, and soon, he was stunned.

Was he concerned about Janice?

Clearly, Janice couldn't be separated from him, and the God of War, Birmingham, had a bigger role in his plan, so he couldn't stay by Janice's side as a bodyguard. Yet, he instinctively did so and even found a reason for himself!

This wasn't quite normal!

Could it be that the divine match was affecting him?

Du Ge instinctively looked up in the direction of the Saen mothership, denying this terrible suspicion.

No, it shouldn't have affected him. His feelings for Janice weren't as intense as Birmingham's for Emperor One!

He was just habitually concerned about his comrades!

"When will you give me the Seed of Humanity?" Birmingham asked.

"Before the Zorn God Clan arrives," Du Ge replied, hiding the Seed of Humanity back into the Dark God power. "I need to ensure that when you get the Seed of Humanity, you'll encounter the Zorn God Clan at just the right moment."

"What are you planning?" Birmingham asked warily.

"I don't want you to take the Seed of Humanity back to the Celestial God Clan," Du Ge said. "Only if the battlefield is outside will the forces of the Zorn God Clan and the Celestial God Clan be mobilized, triggering a real melee, rather than letting you take the Seed of Humanity back and have the Zorn God Clan attack a prepared Celestial God Clan."

Birmingham felt a chill down his spine, glaring as he asked, "Do you know what you're doing?"

"Of course I do," Du Ge smiled, nodding. "I'm paving the way for our future."

"No, you're playing with fire," Birmingham took a deep breath, calming his nerves. "With the Zorn God Clan's accumulation over the years, if we make a mistake, everyone will be doomed here."

"Don't worry. Even if the God King doesn't care about you, he won't let the Seed of Humanity remain outside," Du Ge smiled. "Otherwise, he wouldn't gain any benefits and would unnecessarily offend the Zorn God Clan. So, as long as you send a distress signal, he will definitely send troops to support you."

"..." Birmingham felt parched, involuntarily swallowing, tightening his grip on his spear.

"God of War, I'm sincerely trying to cooperate with you, which is why I'm telling you all this. Otherwise, our fight could last a day and a night, and by then, I could give you the Seed of Humanity, achieving the same effect."

Du Ge noticed his small movements, shaking his head. "At least now, we can clearly know which step the plan has reached. Who lives and who dies will be under our control. Bringing down the two most powerful civilizations will be our time to rise..."

"You..." Birmingham looked at Du Ge, his mind in turmoil, with many things he wanted to say but not knowing where to start.

"Who says the God of War can't become a God King?" Du Ge smiled. "Birmingham, who says the God of War can't become a God King?"

"Aren't you afraid the Zorn God Clan will come first?" Birmingham took a deep breath, asking.

"Do you think I broadcast the news of the Seed of Humanity to the entire universe for nothing? It's to use those greedy people to gather information about the outside world," Du Ge said. "If the Zorn God Clan comes first, I have another set of countermeasures. No one can remain uninvolved in this war."

"You're terrifying," Birmingham looked deeply at Du Ge. "Are you the God of Conspiracy?"

"No, I'm the Supreme God. My faith is in the God of Freedom. Who knows, after conquering the universe, I might give up all power to pursue true freedom," Du Ge smiled, shaking his head, adding in his heart, actually, I'm the God of Chaos.

The longer Du Ge stayed on this Alien Star Battlefield, the more he felt that chaos was his true keyword. As long as he acted according to his true nature, he would naturally become the strongest in the universe.

Birmingham didn't respond to Du Ge's words.

Previously, he thought the person in front of him was a delusional madman, but after hearing his entire plan, he suddenly felt that this madman's plan might just become a reality.

The seed of ambition that Du Ge planted in his heart quietly sprouted.

"Birmingham, now we should continue to put on a show and fight. When the day is about to end, we'll have a moment of mutual appreciation. I'll use the Seed of Humanity as a condition to request joining your God of War, making everything fall into place," Du Ge suggested.

"Alright," Birmingham looked at Du Ge, nodding almost involuntarily.

"You damn bastard, if you don't agree to my terms, I won't give you the Seed of Humanity!" Du Ge suddenly cursed, launching a blast of holy light at Birmingham, then flashing back into space.

Birmingham got up and chased after him.

The two resumed their battle in space.

Du Ge no longer targeted Emperor One, and their fight returned to normal.

...

"Janice, why isn't the Supreme God attacking Emperor One anymore? He clearly had the upper hand," Captain Saen asked in surprise.

"He was probably threatened!" Janice sighed, her expression solemn. "The God of War has blockaded the emperor stars. If he really defeated the God of War, the God of War would immediately attack us and the emperor stars behind us. The Supreme God likely chose to compromise to protect us."

With one sentence, Janice once again boosted Du Ge's favorability.

Everyone looked at each other, their hearts filled with mixed emotions.

But at that moment, the natives on the emperor stars were truly won over by Du Ge.

...

At the headquarters of Pan-Universal Entertainment.

Ross was exceptionally excited. "Everyone, saving Du Ge was the best decision we've ever made. The board just commended us. That little guy is about to single-handedly drag an entire civilization into the sea of war."

"We can always trust Du Ge's ability to stir things up," Adan laughed. "The greater the ability, the bigger the mess. Keywords won't constrain him at all."

"Ross, should we find a way to give other Alien Star warriors some motivation?" Gao Qiao suggested. "The viewership has already reached an all-time high. We can't let Du Ge fight alone. Only by letting everyone grow can we quickly control this civilization when we take over their bodies."

"The board said to let nature take its course," Ross replied. "Let Du Ge guide the rhythm. If we intervene rashly, it might backfire..."