Ten Thousand Ways To Eliminate Players-Chapter 425 you still don’t understand me

Dream Heavenly Palace.

The Nine Heavenly Kings gathered, silently observing their four partners who had been reset. In their hands was all the information about the game update and the latest compiled intelligence on Lin Bai.

Earth King broke the silence. "Dream Leader, what do we do? The game company has only strengthened the players and completely ignored us. With only five of us left, how can we possibly defeat Lin Bai?"

The King of Darkness sighed and said with a bitter smile, "We truly are the ones who've been abandoned. The game company might have already forgotten us."

Light King said, "Those players still want us to hold Lin Bai back and give them a chance to develop—that's utterly ridiculous. Why should we help them?"

"..." Dream Heavenly King turned the Ruyi in his hand and said, "Perhaps we really can help them."

"Why?" Thunder Heavenly King asked, displeased.

"Remember how Lin Bai won over the Earth Goddess and the others?" Dream Heavenly King asked.

"The Wedding Domain," Fire Heavenly King replied.

"The Dream Domain and the Wedding Domain have the same effect." Dream Heavenly King surveyed the others and said, "Brothers, we can't break this situation on our own; we need help. Our only hope lies in the players growing stronger. When Lin Bai comes to fight us, he will surely bring all the divine spirits from the Continent of Gods and Demons—all the world's highest combat power. If we sacrifice ourselves and trap them with the Wedding Domain, then when the players develop, we'll have more room to maneuver…"

"For free?" The King of Darkness frowned and asked.

"The enemy of our enemy is our friend," Dream Heavenly King said. "United, we both benefit; divided, we both fail. This is the best way to preserve ourselves. Moreover, the Dream Domain can prevent Lin Bai from defeating us one by one."

"If the players develop, our advantage will be gone," Light King said.

"Are we afraid?" Dream Heavenly King said. "Don't forget, we were once players ourselves. If worst comes to worst, let's start from scratch and play a new game. It's better than sitting here waiting for death. When the players grow stronger, we'll have the leverage to negotiate with Lin Bai. Lin Bai values efficiency. When he realizes that being delayed by us is detrimental to his plans, he'll naturally let us go and turn his attention to the players…" He paused before adding ponderously, "Any sane person would do that."

"Yes! When the players grow stronger, and we release Lin Bai and those top-level Bosses, the players won't target us. They might even cooperate with us." Earth King's eyes sparkled. "Dream Leader, you always have a way."

"But Dream Leader, what about the Holy Artifacts of Law? We are still blank slates right now!" Thunder Heavenly King said anxiously.

"You have all been reset, so Lin Bai shouldn't be watching you." Dream Heavenly King looked at them. "You can go out boldly and relearn new skills; there's no need to stay in the Dream Domain with us. Little Lei, the innate attributes of a Divine Being are higher than those of this generation of players. Your levels are still intact, so it shouldn't be a problem to train back up. Besides, the game company has released benefits that include Divine Artifacts. Seize them before the players grow stronger, and you can still be Heavenly Kings. We were all top players once. Surely, we wouldn't lose to a group of novice players who are just starting out, would we?"

"Brilliant!" Fire Heavenly King snapped his fingers, his previously dejected spirit reinvigorated. "If we can't rob Lin Bai, can't we rob the players? Let's go steal their Holy Artifacts and become Heavenly Kings again! Playing games is all about excitement and novelty!"

Water Heavenly King said, "Dream Leader, this will be hard on you all!"

Dream Heavenly King shook his head. "Being with Lin Bai, I won't be lonely."

Fire Heavenly King asked, "Dream Leader, have you considered this possibility? Even if you trap Lin Bai, the players outside might not be able to defeat Lin Bai's Divided God."

Dream Leader glanced at him. "Little Fire, you're overthinking. The game company is pulling strings behind the scenes. With billions of players, if they can't even defeat Lin Bai's Divided God, then what's the point of them playing? The game company might as well shut down."

The Divided Gods around Xu Longyun and the others weren't just bodyguards; they also functioned as eavesdropping devices.

Their conversations were faithfully relayed to Lin Bai, and he also saw the fans' live commentary.

Recruiting more fans to fight for him was indeed an unexpected joy. But Lin Bai didn't plan to keep giving out benefits to his fans. Now that the mission on the Continent of Gods and Demons had been completed, it was only natural to strike while the iron was hot and snatch the Holy Artifacts from the Nine Heavenly Kings. After dealing with a few Heavenly Kings, he could concentrate on dealing with the players. From the beginning to the end, Lin Bai had always adhered to the principle of blitzkrieg, not giving anyone a chance to react.

The Law of Heaven and Earth hadn't just destroyed his clothes; his Storage Bracelet had also exploded.

Fortunately, when the Storage Bracelet exploded, its contents didn't disappear but fell out, scattering all over the ground.

Lin Bai found some clothes on the ground and put them on. Then, he asked one of his Disciples for a new Storage Bracelet, gathered the scattered items, and stored the gods into Cards.

Then, activating his Three Heads Six Arms form, he moved with incredible speed, appearing directly behind Dream Heavenly King and reaching for the back of his neck.

Lin Bai preferred to defeat Dream Heavenly King with Absolute Suppression if possible, rather than resorting to more elaborate tactics.

Meanwhile, his other hands released the Lord of the Abyss, the Earth Goddess, and other deities, causing Lin Bai's strength to increase rapidly.

Dream Heavenly King had learned of Lin Bai's methods from Gold Heavenly King and the others, so he was already on guard. The moment he sensed the killing intent from behind, he immediately shot away.

Then, his Ruyi soared into the sky, pulling everyone into the dreamscape.

Everyone re-entered the unfinished wedding ceremony.

Gold Heavenly King, Water Heavenly King, and the others who had gone off to develop freely were forcibly pulled back…

Unlike last time, this wedding scene now included Lin Bai's true self, the Earth Goddess, and many other deities.

On Dream Heavenly King's side, Light King, the King of Darkness, Earth King, and Mu Tianwang had joined them.

Light King and the others, experiencing the wedding for the first time and seeing Dream Heavenly King's Turtle Shell Binding for the first time, couldn't help but stare and gasp in amazement.

Of course, they couldn't do anything else even if they wanted to, as the wedding in the dream also suppressed their power.

"Dream Heavenly King, we meet again." Lin Bai raised his hand, cheerfully greeting Dream Heavenly King.

Having been pulled into the same dream by Lin Bai several times, Dream Heavenly King had already regained his composure and had a plan. He smiled at Lin Bai. "We meet again. We have nowhere left to run. Lin Bai, this will be our final battle; victory or defeat hinges on this."

"Old Dream, surely you don't think you still have a chance of winning?" During the wedding, no one could make a move, so Lin Bai chatted with him like an old friend, simultaneously marking the few Heavenly Kings he hadn't met before.

"No." Dream Heavenly King shook his head. "But you don't have a chance to win either. Even if you obtained Little Lei's and the others' Magic Artifacts and have so many helpers, my dream activates instantly and, thanks to the Holy Artifact, consumes almost none of my Spiritual Power."

"What a coincidence. My Skills also activate instantly and consume no Spiritual Power either." Lin Bai glanced at Gold Heavenly King and said, "Old Dream, we can't make a move before the wedding is over anyway. So why don't you take this opportunity to tell me about your world and your game experiences? That way, even if you lose, we'll have established some goodwill, and I won't annihilate you completely…"

"Pah!" Gold Heavenly King glared at Lin Bai and spat hard.

"I can tell you about our world. In exchange, you must tell me about the Righteous Door." The Dream Heavenly King, determined to stall for time, was naturally willing to play along with Lin Bai. "An organization that opposes the game company must be very powerful! Why would such a powerful organization send only you? What is your true purpose? Do the Three Thousand Worlds truly exist?"

"You first," Lin Bai said.

"You first," Dream Heavenly King insisted, set on delaying. "Lin Bai, I don't trust your character. If we lose later, we'll never hear the truth. Besides, if we lose, you still have The Curse God to extract information from us. We'd naturally tell you the truth then to survive."

"There is no Righteous Door. I made it all up. From beginning to end, it's only been me," Lin Bai said with a smile, looking at Dream Heavenly King.

"..." Dream Heavenly King was stunned for a moment. Looking at Lin Bai, he shook his head. "Lin Bai, I have to say, you are truly shameless. Even now, you're still trying to fool us. There's nothing more to say. Let's have a proper showdown after the wedding!"

"That's what I was thinking too. It's just that I have nothing to do during the wedding, so I thought I'd find something for everyone to do beforehand," Lin Bai said teasingly. "Old Dream, I must say, you and Gold Heavenly King make a good pair."

"..." Dream Heavenly King glared at Lin Bai and fell silent. Instead, he looked at Light King and the King of Darkness beside him. "After the wedding ends, you two will be responsible for interfering with Lin Bai. Little Earth, help me untie the Red String. Bind the Immortal can only be broken or untied; since it can't be broken, just untie it…"

"Understood, Boss," the three said in unison.

Lin Bai watched them with a smile, shook his head, and then looked at the Earth Goddess. "Byleth, if I were to betroth Dream Heavenly King to you, would you be willing?"

"Marry him?" the Earth Goddess asked, stunned.

"More or less!" Lin Bai said. "It might require some sacrifices from you. Persuade him to join our Righteous Door. This guy's dream intrusion is troublesome, and I don't want to be trapped by his endless dreams."

"..." The faces of Dream Heavenly King and the others changed abruptly.

Indeed. Anything they could think of, Lin Bai could also devise.

Dream Heavenly King snorted and scoffed, "Lin Bai, whether you'll be trapped in the dreamland isn't up to you. I know I can't beat you, but I'll drag you down in the dream realm until the players have developed. I predicted long ago that you'd bring the Earth Goddess and the Lord of the Abyss with you. By dragging all the Bosses into the dreamland, who do you think could stop the players' rise?"

"So that was your plan." Lin Bai was momentarily speechless, then chuckled and shook his head. "Old Dream, it seems you still don't understand me. I didn't deal with you before because I thought the Red String still had great use. But now, it's not that useful anymore. In fact, even if you don't untie it, I was planning to help you loosen it later."

"What do you mean?" Dream Heavenly King's expression shifted slightly. He suddenly felt that things were once again slipping from his control, sensing he had overlooked some crucial information.

"You'll know soon enough." Lin Bai turned his gaze back to the Earth Goddess. "Byleth, no problem?"

"No problem," the Earth Goddess replied. "I'll help you persuade him."

"Thank you for your trouble." Lin Bai nodded at the Earth Goddess.

That was right. Dream Heavenly King's dreams were too annoying; Lin Bai planned to use the Red String to arrange a marriage for him. Once Dream Heavenly King was dealt with, the remaining deities were of little concern. The Lord of the Abyss could lose control at any moment, and most of the other gods hadn't recovered their senses. The Earth Goddess was the best choice; at least she had enough composure not to be easily startled by unexpected events.

After all the back and forth, Dream Heavenly King and Gold Heavenly King's wedding was nearing its end.

The instant the wedding concluded, everyone regained their Divine Power.

Lin Bai was about to use the Red String to help Dream Heavenly King marry the Earth Goddess, but before he could act, the dream shattered.

Everyone returned to reality.

Then, the dreamscape regenerated, and Dream Heavenly King pulled everyone back in.

This time, the dream scene was the Dream Heavenly Palace, encompassing everyone within it.

Gold Heavenly King, Fire Heavenly King, and the others had all been sent out by Dream Heavenly King. He was resolutely executing his strategy: he would tie down Lin Bai, allowing Gold Heavenly King and the others to level up outside…

Dream Heavenly King had his own intentions. His tactic involved erasing everyone's memories upon entering and exiting the dream. No matter what Lin Bai had planned, this memory wipe would cause a momentary hesitation, affecting even the plan he and the Earth Goddess had agreed upon.

His own allies, however, would retain their memories.

With this imbalance, their side would naturally gain a significant advantage. In a dream battle, it would be easier for them to find their opponents' weaknesses.

This was his most frequently used tactic for dream intrusion…

Returning to the dreamscape.

Everyone's vision suddenly went dark; they lost all sight.

Then, from where Light King stood, a blinding light suddenly erupted.

The abrupt sequence of darkness then extreme brightness was enough to interfere with everyone's vision.

Moreover, the light released by Light King carried a scorching heat. Wherever the light passed, the ground buckled and erupted in flames and thick smoke…

At the same time, Earth King grabbed Dream Heavenly King and delved into the earth. When he reappeared, the Turtle Shell Binding on Dream Heavenly King had already been undone by him.

Lin Bai's side, however, wasn't significantly affected. Most of the deities were in a dazed state, so the intense light didn't affect them much.

As for Lin Bai, he shared the divine powers and Skills of the deities. Among them, the abilities of the Sun God and Dark God were similar to those of Light King and the King of Darkness, so the changes in light had almost no effect on him.

As for the Earth Goddess and the Lord of the Abyss, these two world-ruling entities were unlikely to be affected by ordinary Skills. The reason they hadn't acted was because they hadn't yet adapted to the abrupt shifts of the dreamscape.

At this point, Lin Bai had clearly evolved into a versatile Hexagonal Warrior.

This disorientation was only momentary. The Lord of the Abyss quickly reacted. With a snort, he unleashed his Light of Annihilation. As soon as the grey light appeared, it nullified Light King's scorching rays.

The Earth Goddess glanced at Earth King. The entire ground instantly hardened like steel, restricting his earth-burrowing ability. The stone skin on his body also shattered in an instant, turning back into dust.

However, Earth King's Holy Artifact was Endless Soil; what the Earth Goddess had destroyed, he quickly regenerated.

Moreover, a torrent of earth surged from him like a raging flood, threatening to bury everyone.

Within the mud, clay soldiers, clay horses, and other figures emerged. They seemed alive, brandishing various weapons as they howled and charged into battle.

Not to be outdone, Mu Tianwang unleashed a torrent of infinite vines from his body. They wove through the mud, rapidly filling the entire space…

Countering Mu Tianwang was the Forest Goddess. She expertly wielded her long whip, and the encroaching vines parted before it…

Lin Bai paid them no mind.

His only target was Dream Heavenly King. Seeing the Red String in Earth King's hand, Lin Bai focused his thoughts. Instantly, the Red String vanished from Earth King's grasp and connected Dream Heavenly King to the Earth Goddess.

Lin Bai possessed excellent combat instincts. Even with memory loss, he instinctively made the most correct decision: dealing with Dream Heavenly King through a marriage alliance was the best choice.