World’s End: My Keyword is One More Than Others

"With fifteen thousand soldiers, how long can you hold out?" Du Ge pondered for a moment before asking.

"Two months," Gao Yanping replied.

"One month," Huangfu Xing responded.

The two gave different answers.

Gao Yanping was originally the commander of Yutang Pass, skilled in defense, while Huangfu Xing was a chariot general, adept at training and offense.

Their different answers were understandable...

Du Ge glanced at them and smiled, "Half a month. Hold Langping Pass for half a month. After that, I'll return to drive the enemy away. Just put your minds at ease. No matter how formidable Wei Tingjiang is, he won't win this war."

"Understood." The two didn't understand where Du Ge's confidence came from, but they habitually accepted the order.

Du Ge then turned to Wu Chang, "Old Wu, you stay here to assist them. The battlefield is the best place to showcase your bravery. I hope that when I see you again in half a month, you'll have become a qualified general."

"If there are any signs of other Heavenly Demons joining the battlefield, report to me immediately," Du Ge instructed before walking towards Luo Shuang. "Let's go, Princess. This isn't our battlefield. We're responsible for building a solid rear for them."

No matter where he went, Du Ge would always bring Luo Shuang along. He couldn't trust anyone else with her safety.

Unlike others, Luo Shuang was the object of Du Ge's loyalty. Without her, Du Ge's abilities could still support the power he had built, but his attributes would definitely drop significantly.

"Okay."

Luo Shuang nodded and followed Du Ge like his shadow. In such a complex situation, the political skills she had learned from Du Ge were no longer useful.

This time.

Wei Tingjiang launched a surprise attack on Langping Pass.

Luo Shuang had originally planned to stay in Linyang City to help Du Ge with some affairs.

But Du Ge insisted on bringing her along under the guise of learning, leaving Huangfu Yue to guard Linyang City, giving her no chance to contribute.

Upon reaching Langping Pass, Du Ge told her that this wasn't her battlefield and took her away again.

If Luo Shuang still didn't understand that Du Ge was doing this for her safety, she would be a complete fool.

Du Ge's concern made Luo Shuang happy.

She would never know Du Ge's true intentions for protecting her.

"Master, what is your attribute?" On the way back to Linyang City, Luo Shuang couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.

"Torture."

Du Ge glanced at the innate experts following them and casually mentioned a keyword.

The top ten rankings had caused quite a stir, and the looks from his former brothers were different now.

At this point, it didn't make much sense to hide it anymore. It was better to make up a keyword to ease the princess's mind and mislead the Fourth Prince's people.

"I knew it..." Luo Shuang muttered, sneaking a glance at the King-Beating Whip on Du Ge's waist, her face inexplicably turning red.

...

Back in Linyang City.

Du Ge did only one thing: using Dragon Fang's intelligence capabilities, he issued a public announcement: "I am Leng Shi, also Du Ge, Du Ge who takes it upon himself to maintain the world. Anyone who hears this message, quickly join me."

...

That's right.

Du Ge directly exposed his name.

On the Alien Star Battlefield, everyone used aliases.

No one from Qi Yuan Star could possibly know his name.

Du Ge couldn't find a new way to break the stalemate now.

So exposing himself and seeking companions was the best option. The more keywords, the more ways to break the stalemate.

His current first-place status also had enough appeal, which was part of their pre-battle strategy.

Moreover, Du Ge wanted to see what choice Shi Pingchuan would make upon learning his identity.

...

"Du Ge?"

Shi Pingchuan looked at the latest intelligence revealing Leng Shi's information and instinctively wiped the fine sweat from his forehead, feeling bitter.

It really was him!

Of course!

Who else but Du Ge could have forcefully taken his first place despite his overwhelming advantage?

Why?

Why could he always excel in every battle?

"Prime Minister, Du Ge is actually first. He has finally appeared," the strategist said excitedly. "Du Ge is first, you are second. You are the prime minister, and he is the rebel leader. If you two join forces, Qi Yuan Star will be invincible!"

"How can you be sure he's Du Ge?" Shi Pingchuan frowned. "What if someone is using his name?"

"Even if someone is using his name, he's still one of us from Qi Yuan Star! Joining forces with him can't be wrong!" The strategist looked at the prime minister strangely. "You don't plan to do it alone, do you?"

"Yizhi, there are keywords like charm on the Alien Star Battlefield. What if Leng Shi extracted information about Du Ge?" Shi Pingchuan said. "We can't just believe anyone who claims to be Du Ge."

"Skills are hard to acquire. Who could awaken a skill, extract information about Du Ge, and reveal his first Simulation Field keyword all within a month? There aren't that many coincidences!"

The strategist said, "Besides, who else but Du Ge could emerge as the first in just a month? At that time, we already had a huge advantage, and even then, we couldn't suppress Du Laoda."

"Yes, you're right. It's highly likely he's Du Ge." Shi Pingchuan looked at the strategist and said, "But do you think it's more effective for me to join forces with him openly or to secretly support him from my position as prime minister?"

"Of course, staying in the prime minister's position is more beneficial for us," the strategist smiled.

"He's first, I'm second," Shi Pingchuan said. "Now that Du Ge has exposed his identity, he might attract more people from Qi Yuan Star, but he will also draw more enemies.

So the safest approach is to advance side by side. He does his rebel thing, I do my prime minister thing. If anything happens to Du Ge, I'll be the absolute backup..."

"Yes," the strategist nodded. "You always think things through. What about Du Ge?"

"You go personally and tell him our identities and plans," Shi Pingchuan said after a moment of silence. "I'll find a way to support him secretly and have him coordinate with us appropriately.

It's best to eliminate the Alien Star warriors on the Fourth Prince's side. If possible, take out the imperial teacher too. That way, Gu Shichun will have no choice but to rely on me, the prime minister."

...

"Du Ge?"

In Gu Shiming's prince's mansion, Pei Ma'er looked at the intelligence in his hand, feeling uneasy.

Is he going all out?

Isn't he worried about attracting too many people from this planet and being targeted by everyone, getting caught in one fell swoop?

Who would dare let him gather all the Alien Star warriors around him as the first place...

Too crazy!

"Mr. Pei, what is this Leng Shi up to?" Gu Shiming asked. "And who is this Du Ge? A Heavenly Demon's name?"

"It is indeed a Heavenly Demon's name," Pei Ma'er nodded, pondering for a moment. "Your Highness, please issue an announcement for me as well. Say that Pei Ma'er is Du Ge, also the self-sacrificing Luo Qing, and gather more people to join me..."

"Why say you are also Du Ge?" Gu Shiming asked.

"Saying I'm Du Ge is for your reputation, Your Highness," Pei Ma'er smiled. "Du Ge exposed himself to attract helpers. If we fight alone, we might be ambushed by him, so I must also gather some helpers.

But using my name directly might arouse the emperor's suspicion. Using Du Ge's name, if His Majesty asks, we can say it's to eliminate a threat to the people."

"So, Luo Qing is your real name?" Gu Shiming asked.

"Yes," Pei Ma'er nodded without hesitation, then added, "Also, please closely monitor the movements of the Minister's Mansion. Leng Shi exposed his identity, and the prime minister, being a Heavenly Demon, can't remain indifferent. Perhaps Your Highness can draw him over to be our ally..."

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