Chapter 1233: Child Sovereign

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Zhuo Fan sized him up and shouted, I heard that among the ten Sovereigns, the last one is the Child Sovereign, having found his path in youth. Can it be that sir

Hey, leave that last part out!

The Child Sovereigns face twitched and sneered, Were all Sovereigns yet talk behind anothers back? Especially those three, having no shame calling themselves the top of Sovereigns. And when its my turn, they label me as the runt. Couldnt you have come up with the Ultimate Talent instead? Are you looking down on me because of my looks?

Zhuo Fan chuckled, bowing with respect, Forgive me, Sovereign. But even so, sir is still a Sovereign, a realm all want to achieve and never could, even if they get a poor t.i.tle.

Id rather not hear you saying that about me. Im not much worse than the other nine either.

The Child Sovereign flared his nostrils, looking at Zhuo Fan with a cold gaze, Buddy, did you come to pa.s.s the trial?

Uh, yes!

Just go home, you wont make it.

Why? I didnt even try

Youre still asking why? Because you mentioned that t.i.tle, thats why. Humph! The Child Sovereign stuck out his tongue, You called me last so Ill keep you in the Nether Sea until you rot!

Zhuo Fan sighed.

[The Child Sovereign looks like a kid, but hes been a Sovereign for countless eons, unlike Gu Santong. So how can he still act like one?]

[Just how did he become a Sovereign anyway? Whats his path?]

[Regardless, hes being hard on me on purpose. At least Ive been through this before with young Sanzi. Maybe Ill just coax the young Sovereign. Just what made them stay the same after years and years?]

Uh, Sovereign, that was but a slip of the tongue. In truth, everyone respects and admires sir the most among all the others.

Zhuo Fan beamed, putting on an amiable look as he sucked up to him, There has never been one with more talent than sir in all of history! There hasnt been any youth achieving their paths for so long. Even my G.o.dson, Gu Santong, it was because he was a young sacred beast that he had so much power, but he also grew up in the end. Only sir, forever young, can outcla.s.s all the other Sovereigns. They must be jealous of your talent to call you last. But sir isnt last, to me, you are the first!

Child Sovereign gave a wide smile, Truly?

More real than you and I. Just with your youthful looks, none of the others can match. They must be dying with envy, ha-ha-ha

Zhuo Fan smirked, running his mouth. It was an amazing feat attaining ones path at such an age, making him unique, but no one wanted to be stuck as a sniveling brat.

The Child Sovereigns talent was incredible, but he was stuck in this form and could only console himself. Why would any other Sovereigns ever be jealous of a shorty?

Even Zhuo Fan wouldnt want to be like him.

The Child Sovereign nodded, being as simple as his name implied, making a little flattery work on him. Right, you have good eyes, pal. So you want to pa.s.s? Ill give you a hand. Since you adore me so much, I can let you go through, no trouble. But before that, I am guarding this trial on behalf of the Nether Sovereign. I have to play my part or hell nag me later.

Please do, senior.

Zhuo Fan rejoiced. The other trials were dangerous, but both got him something great. The last trial had to be up to par as well and he was looking forward to it.

Child Sovereign beamed, So, Ill go easy on ya, by playing catch. Grab me and you pa.s.s.

Uh

Zhuo Fans face twitched, shaking his head, Sovereign, isnt this too easy? Does sir have a deeper meaning behind the childrens game?

What else can help you pa.s.s?

Oh, only pa.s.sing Zhuo Fan felt letdown for overthinking it. He feared it might be something impossible and wouldve failed, but now it was way too easy and hed get nothing.

[Im so picky.]

The Child Sovereign saw through him, Why, you like pain? Can do. The same game, but this time Ill make sure youll be stuck here till you rot!

Zhuo Fans heart sank.

Having gone through two trials, he knew the Sovereigns had a reason for being mysterious and acting so strange.

[Maybe the games the same?]

Zhuo Fan nodded gravely.

Please guide me, senior.

Zhuo Fan shot to grab the Child Sovereign.

Whoosh~

The Child Sovereign vanished then and there, popping behind him, on a wooden horsie, Still think its easy not even able to reach me?

Whoos.h.!.+

Zhuo Fan flashed as well and reached out for Child Sovereigns shoulder.

I knew that even a restrained Sovereign is impossible for me to overcome so easily. Zhuo Fan sounded from behind Child Sovereign, his right eye s.h.i.+ning in a golden halo as his hand was inches from the child.

Zhuo Fan felt some uneasiness as he continued, Of course, if Sovereign used some mystical art, I would never ever be able to do it in a million years.

Reverse psychology, is it?

The Child Sovereigns eyes shone and snickered, Relax, Im quite conscientious when playing and wont break the rules. Though its not like itll make a difference, you sneaky rascal, ha-ha-ha

Zhuo Fan watched him on top of the strangely swaying wooden horse, just as his hand grabbed at the childs shoulder, without touching him.

[I couldnt catch him even at such a distance?]

Zhuo Fan was startled. The Child Sovereign was on the same swaying horse, giggling, I didnt move this time, but you still couldnt catch me? Ha-ha-ha

The Child Sovereign scurried over to a nearby bed, laughing.

Zhuo Fan was grave.

[The Child Sovereign has some weird movements. It looked like he used the swaying wooden horse to avoid me. Such precision and subtlety is just what a Sovereign can do. Hes weaker now, but he has experience and mentality to help him take on anyone.]

Zhuo Fans brow shook, his right eye s.h.i.+ning golden, Freeze!

Hum~

The Child Sovereigns s.p.a.ce turned solid and Zhuo Fan reappeared to try and touch him, only for Child Sovereign to vanish once again.

[Illusion?]

Zhuo Fans heart raced.

I didnt use any skill, having slipped away before you reached out.

The Child Sovereign sounded from behind. Zhuo Fan saw him on a swing, moving his feet around with a smile.

[So fast!]

Zhuo Fan gasped.

[Hes restrained yet can move faster than my Divine Eye of the Void. A Sovereign is on a whole other level. He doesnt have just strength, but many insights and skills to widen the gulf from the rest.]

Zhuo Fan was eager to fight, shooting for the Child Sovereign with the Divine Eye of the Void s.h.i.+ning brightly. He flashed on and off, his hands moving and forming a net to trap the Child Sovereign.

The kids image warped like a mist, small or big, as it slipped through the net with his annoying snicker.

The playground found itself scoured by two figures, running all over the place as one chased and the other dodged.

Zhuo Fan gasped, huffing after four hours of no results. The Child Sovereign was giggling still from the swing, Brat, tired already? Look at me, Im not even out of breath.

[Youre a Sovereign, hows that a comparison?]

Its just catch, yet youve been up to your old tricks and guile all this time. Of course youll wear out. The Child Sovereign sighed, Pal, do you know the best animal to catch a mouse in his den?

Zhuo Fan said, A cat?

Fool, the mouse itself!

The Child Sovereign mocked, You only want to catch me, not play along. Since you cant go along with the flow, how can you catch me? Do you even know how or where Im dodging?

Zhuo Fan shuddered, his mind abuzz