Chapter 338
The Great Sun Lama stood outside the door and said, “Gd, I have something urgent to report to
you.”
“Come in,” Gd replied.
Jonathan was horrified, for he realized that he had met the Great Sun Lama before. The cat would be
let out of the bag if the two of them met.
Jonathan''s heart continued to beat at a steady pace despite the fact that he was rmed.
He was capable of remaining calm no matter the circumstances.
As soon as the door was pushed open, Jonathan made his move.
Vananeru was already standing by his side, and Jonathan had hidden a sharp de in his hand.
Moving at the speed of light, Jonathan seized Vananeru and held the de against her throat.
The whole situation was a whirlwind that happened in the blink of an eye.
Gd''s attention was fully on the Great Sun Lama, and he did not expect that Jonathan would strike.
Besides, Gd was in a rxed state. He didn''t have a reason to be wary of a normal individual like
Jonathan.
He had assumed nobody could hurt him and his daughter in his presence.
Vananeru, on the other hand, fully trusted Jonathan andpletely let her guard down.
Hence, she was not able to respond in time when Jonathan suddenly approached and held her
hostage.
Previously, Mabel didn''t manage to seize Vananeru because the former had been probing the situation.
During the process, Vananeru became alert and had already summoned the primordial spirit of Gd
in her mind.
Meanwhile, Jonathan had already seized Vananeru the moment the Great Sun Lama came in.
Recognizing Jonathan''s face, the Great Sun Lama asked incredulously, “It''s you?”
Gd''s expression soured, while Vananeru was inplete disbelief.
“Why?” she asked in a shaky voice, overwhelmed with despair.
“You have a death wish!” Furious, Gd mmed his palm onto the desk.
Tears brimmed in Vananeru''s nk, unfocused eyes.
The sense of utter devastation inundated her.
It was her first time falling in love with a man, thinking fate had brought them together and that he was
her knight in shining armor. However, it had all been a cruel lie.
Jonathan was just using her. All those sweet-nothings he had said to her had been nothing but
deception.
The realization was harsh for an innocent girl like her.
Jonathan shot a cold, hard look at Gd and said, “Cut the crap. If you don''t care about Vananeru''s
life, go ahead and kill me right now. If you do, then let''s talk things out.”
Frigidness and a murderous glint filled Gd''s eyes as he asked, “What do you want to talk about?”
“I believe you might have guessed the reason I''m here. Summon Mabel and the cacodemon over
here,” Jonathan replied.
Gd went silent and said to the Great Sun Lama, “Go seize Mabel.”
“Yes, Gd.” He shot a prating look at Jonathan before turning around to leave.
Jonathan knew Gd was not relenting when thetter asked the Great Sun Lama to only bring Mabel.
Tears streamed continuously down Vananeru''s face. All of a sudden, she bit down on Jonathan''s hand
forcefully.
However, Jonathan did not budge and allowed her to continue biting him.
He didn''t even flinch although she almost took a chunk out of his hand.
At that moment, Vananeru was stunned.
N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content.
Jonathan heaved a soft sigh and said, “I''m sorry. I wouldn''t have done this if I had any other choice. If
you''re destined to die, I will make sure to give up my life inpensation.
Vananeru fell silent.
She had resented Jonathan, thinking that he was a despicable man. However, it seemed like that was
not the case at all.
It didn''t take long before the Great Sun Lama brought Mabel over.
Gd nted a spiritual imprint between Mabel''s brows, an imprint that she could not neutralize.
After all, neither she nor Infant King couldpare against a Level Five Immortal Stage cultivator.
As long as he wished, Gd could easily blow up Mabel''s head with a single thought.
Mabel was well aware of that fact too. Hence, she didn''t dare to make any reckless moves.
Mabel''s face lit up with joy when she saw Jonathan holding Vananeru hostage.
Gd then said to Jonathan, “It''s impossible for me to let the cacodemon go. I can overlook the fact
that you''ve crossed me and my daughter today. Take Mabel away, and I swear on my name that I will
not make things difficult for you guys.”
Gd was making a huge concession, and the offer was so sincere that Jonathan felt tempted to take
it.
Furthermore, he believed that Gd would keep his words, too.
Despite that, Jonathan still wouldn''t agree to his offer. After all, that was his only chance to save
cacodemon.
He took a deep breath and said, “The emergence of the cacodemon is the will of heaven. You cannot
defy heaven''s will even if you possess remarkable abilities. Today, I must take Mabel and the
cacodemon away.
“That''s impossible!” Gd retorted.
Mabel went over to Jonathan''s side, harboringplicated thoughts. Even though her cultivation level
was a lot higher than Jonathan''s, he was somehow capable of achieving what she couldn''t every single
time.
The Great Sun Lama had spoken as well, and he also conversed in Ustranasian. Highly skilled people
like Jonathan and the Great Sun Lama were knowledgeable individuals. It was really fast for them to
pick up anguage. While normal people would take many years to master Ustranasian, people like the
Great Sun Lama could master all the vocabry of a newnguage within three days, impressively
applying a principle learned in one situation to all other situations.
“Sir, the fate of our country is at stake because of the cacodemon. If it grows stronger, it will lead to a
great catastrophe, bringing great suffering to our people. As you have risked your life to save your
companion, I can tell that you''re a kind-hearted person. As a person with such a benevolent heart, how
can you bear to put our people through this great suffering?” the Great Sun Lama reasoned.
He was a wise man, and his sage reasoning could easily put people to shame.
In a low voice, Jonathan uttered, “Your words are true, Lama. However, not only am I biologically
rted to the cacodemon, but it has also saved my life on multiple asions. I wouldn''t be able to live
with my conscience if I do nothing and let it suffer.”
“Wouldn''t you think that a single person''s conscience is a fair price to pay for the peace and happiness
of all citizens in our country?” the Great Sun Lama asked. “Sir, we shall remember your sacrifice and
recite prayers in your honor every single day.”
Before Jonathan could say anything, the Great Sun Lama added, “Sir, are you disregarding the safety
and peace of our people just because they''re not citizens of Chanaea?”
“Lama, I may not be able to voice out my thoughts eloquently, but I believe in doing what is right before
considering anything else. Everything happens for a reason. The cacodemon has never had the
intention to dominate the universe. That said, its current state is not unrted to your actions,”
Jonathan said grimly.
“However, since things have taken such a turn, we are left with no other choice,” the Great Sun Lama
replied.
“I''m sorry, but I must take the cacodemon away today.” Jonathan paused momentarily before turning to
Gd and said, “I''m going to let you choose, Master Methendriel. Either I, Mabel, the cacodemon, and
Vananeru die here, or you make the sound choice and everyone lives.”
A cold glint fleeted across Gd''s eyes. “Are you not going to leave me with another choice?”
Jonathan kept quiet.
Then, Gd turned to the Great Sun Lama. “Lama, what do you think?”
Likewise, the Great Sun Lama was also wearing a grim expression. “I''ve watched Vananeru grow up. If
I could die in her ce, I will not hesitate to do so.”
“I understand your point. Earlier, you asked Jonathan to sacrifice his conscience for the sake of our
citizens, but he refused. Now, I find myself facing a simr dilemma, where I must choose between my
daughter and the well-being of our people. If I choose to save Vananeru, I would be just like Jonathan,
no?” Gd asked.
“You''re a wise man, Gd.”
Gd turned to his daughter. “Vanareru, I have strived to live my life righteously. You''ll always be the
most important person to me. However, I have decided to sacrifice you today. I hope that you will not
hate me for this.”
Vananeru''s eyes turned red. She could understand the agony that her father was going through, as
well as the unconditional love that her father had for her.
Her hatred for Jonathan festered in her heart right then. He was the scoundrel who had forced her
father to this extent.
Hence, Vananeru blurted, “Father, I will always be proud of you!” She was, surprisingly, fearless.
Gd heaved a long sigh and said to Jonathan, “Go on. Kill Vananeru, and then I''ll kill the rest of you.”
Jonathan was bbergasted, for he had not expected that Gd would stand his ground that firmly.
Jonathan was amazed by Gd''s sense of altruism.
They were just looking at the problem from different perspectives.
On the other hand, Jonathan''s actions seemed petty.
However, that was his character, and he didn''t have any other choice.
“Do it!” said Vananeru through gritted teeth.
Jonathan nced at Mabel, and thetter appeared conflicted as well.
Right then, Jonathan finally realized that Gd was determined to never let the cacodemon go.
Hence, killing Vananeru would achieve nothing.
“All right, Master Methendriel. You win.” Jonathan took in a deep breath and said, “Let Mabel go. I''m
not going to kill Vananeru.”
“Really?” An ted glint fleeted across Gd''s eyes.
Even though he had decided to sacrifice his daughter for the greater good, Gd was thrilled that his
daughter''s life was spared.
Mabel shot an inexplicable gaze at Jonathan. “We leave together.”
“You go first. I''m going to follow soon after. Don''t worry, Mabel. I have my ns. Let''s stop being wishy-
washy at a time like this.”
Mabel knew Jonathan had made up his mind and said nothing.
Gd then removed the spiritual imprint on Mabel''s forehead, and she left Celestial Sky Monastery.
“Don''t you think it''s time you honor your promise?” Gd asked. He paused and added, “Don''t worry. I
won''t make things difficult for you. Just leave.”
“I couldn''t save the cacodemon, and for that, I owe it for everything that it''s done for me. I am not afraid
of death, but I will not be able to live with myself if I leave just like that. What is life if one can''t even live
with oneself? Hence, I hope that you can lock me together with the cacodemon until it dies. Is that
possible?”
“As you wish,” Gd uttered.
Jonathan let go of Vananeru. “Thank you, Master Methendriel.”
Vananeru finally regained her freedom.
Right then, a cold glint shed in Master Methendriel''s eyes.