Chapter 901 Even the Cosmic Emperor Must Behave Like a Good Child Before the God_2

Reflecting is one thing, but Nuazai genuinely can’t figure out where he might have offended Lu Li.

The two of them have never interacted from start to finish.

Moreover, the Martial Hero Race and the Milky Way Galaxy have no animosity to speak of.

The more Nuazai couldn’t figure out what was going on, the more anxious he became, fearing that Lu Li held a grudge.

Thus, as he stood there, time felt especially long, and he was tormented both mentally and physically.

Fortunately, this time, Lu Li didn’t make Nuazai and Li Luo "stand as punishment" for too long, otherwise he wouldn’t have had Gu Wei call them in.

After finishing the conversation about dinner, Lu Li held Liu Kexin with one hand and rested the other on the back of the sofa, looking at Nuazai with a voice devoid of any emotion, "Tell me, what do you think you did wrong?"

Nuazai couldn’t think of anything after a long time where he might have offended Lu Li, so he definitely couldn’t say anything now.

Even though he couldn’t figure out what mistake he made, being able to become the Cosmic Emperor meant he was no ordinary schemer.

Nuazai replied very directly and decisively, "Land God, if I inadvertently offended you, I can accept any punishment, but I beg you to forgive me after the punishment."

"I can sense what others are thinking within." Lu Li replied calmly, "I can tell you clearly that you haven’t offended me inadvertently, and my question about what you did wrong is unrelated to me personally. Do you understand what I mean?"

"I do!"

Nuazai’s thoughts spun rapidly, immediately grasping what Lu Li’s words meant.

Recently, he only did one wrong thing, which was activating the "Rebooter", causing the uncontrollable "Great Cold Desolation", thereby bringing catastrophic disaster of "apocalyptic" scale to the entire cosmos, "I shouldn’t have activated the ultra-powerful weapon during its experimental phase, which has led to an uncontainable situation. I could only come to Earth to seek your help."

Li Luo, Gu Wei, and Liu Kexin knew Lu Li and Nuazai were discussing serious matters, so no one interrupted, simply listening quietly to their conversation.

Lu Li questioned deeply from within, "Knowing where you went wrong makes things easier to handle. Tell me, why didn’t the iron-based life form come to Earth to seek my help from the start, but instead insisted on activating the ’Rebooter’ weapon?"

Nuazai answered truthfully, "I feared leaving the Northern Crown and Hercules Great Wall as the rulers of various star systems might rebel, so I wanted to gamble with the ’Rebooter’ weapon, hoping to eliminate that group of iron-based life, but unfortunately, I failed."

Lu Li snorted coldly, "You came to me after failing? So, am I your ’backup plan’?"

With these words, Nuazai immediately realized Lu Li was displeased, terrified as beads of sweat formed on his forehead.

He hurriedly explained, "No, Land God, I didn’t think that way, nor did I treat you as a ’backup plan’. My reason for using the ’Rebooter’ also included a crucial fear of disturbing your peace..."

Before he finished speaking, Lu Li squinted his eyes, his tone unfriendly, "I’ve told you earlier, I can sense what’s in the depths of others’ minds, yet you dare lie straight to my face? You’ve got some nerve, Nuazai!"

Nuazai didn’t expect Lu Li to reprimand him so directly and panicked instantly.

Li Luo, Gu Wei, and Liu Kexin watched Lu Li scold the Cosmic Emperor as if disciplining a schoolchild and couldn’t help but be surprised, realizing the vast gap between a True God and the so-called Cosmic Emperor.

Or rather, Nuazai’s demeanor was so humble before Lu Li.

Lu Li and Nuazai are undoubtedly the most influential beings in the entire cosmos, ranking first and second.

Before their meeting, many thought that even if Nuazai’s cosmic status was slightly lower than Lu Li’s, as the second-highest ranked intelligent being, he wouldn’t be that inferior, after all, Nuazai controls the Northern Crown and Hercules Great Wall spanning hundreds of billions of light-years and holds a vast empire of a Level 4 civilization.

However, today’s encounter and a simple conversation showed the gulf-like disparity in their statuses.

If Lu Li is likened to the blazing sun high above, Nuazai, at best, is merely a slightly larger ant.

Indeed, the difference in their status is as vast as heaven and earth.

Lu Li sensed Nuazai was unsure how to answer this question.

He sneered again, "I don’t blame you for treating me as a ’backup plan’, but you know the ’Rebooter’ weapon is still in the experimental phase. If uncontrolled, it could bring about an existential catastrophe for the entire cosmos. What are your true intentions!?"

Nuazai, already physically strained from standing as punishment, became further destabilized after Lu Li’s nearly soul-searching reprimand, and suddenly his legs gave way, and he collapsed onto the ground, eyes filled with fear.

He hurriedly explained, "Land God, I know I was wrong, I’ll never do it again. I truly realize my mistake!"

Li Luo instinctively wanted to help.

Nuazai extended a hand, signaling for her not to move.

Lu Li released Liu Kexin, stood up slowly, his expression becoming increasingly stern.

"I can’t sense any remorse in your heart!" Lu Li’s tone was extremely cold, "Someone like you, wielding absolute control over immense celestial bodies spanning hundreds of billions of light-years, actually disregards the lives of billions to use the ’Rebooter’. After realizing it’s wrong, you still feel no remorse. If I let you live, only greater cosmic catastrophes will befall the cosmos in the future. I’ll now eliminate you to avert future calamities for the universe!"

Upon saying this, Lu Li’s body shone with a golden light, releasing boundless killing intent.

This killing intent targeted no one else but Nuazai alone, enveloping him completely.

Nuazai instantly felt a chill as if he would disintegrate into ashes at absolute zero.

Terrified, he writhed on the floor, never having imagined he would invite death upon himself by coming to Earth to seek help!

The most crucial part was Nuazai discovered he couldn’t utter a sound under the enveloping killing intent.

It meant he couldn’t even plead for mercy!

Finished!

He truly was doomed this time!

Nuazai deeply understood one thing: with Lu Li’s resolve to kill, no one in the cosmic realm could save him!

At this moment, he was utterly desperate!

Unexpectedly, at the critical moment, Gu Wei suddenly stood up, "Mr. Lu, please don’t act hastily. May I offer a defense for Nuazai?"

What good would your defense be!

The Land God is the sole True God in the cosmos.

Can you change his will?

Nuazai and Li Luo had no hope whatsoever.

The astonishing twist was Lu Li actually halted his actions and retracted the golden light, offering a smile toward Gu Wei, "Old Gu, you’re one of my closest friends, I’ll listen to what you have to say. Tell me, how would you defend Nuazai?"

One of the closest friends?

The Land God willing to hear Gu Wei out?

Nuazai and Li Luo were incredulously surprised, realizing the weight Gu Wei held in Lu Li’s mind at this moment.

Well, they had no idea this was merely a performance.

Gu Wei said, "Nuazai’s activation of the experimental ’Rebooter’ weapon was indeed wrong. He should face execution for causing such havoc potentially destroying the cosmos, but I believe he felt some remorse. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have traveled billions of light-years to Earth seeking your aid. Therefore, I think he should be given a chance for redemption. Mr. Lu, do you find what I’ve said reasonable?"

Nuazai and Li Luo looked nervously at Lu Li’s face, eager to know whether these words could persuade him.

If it couldn’t, Nuazai would certainly perish.

Lu Li nodded thoughtfully toward Gu Wei, "You can’t sense others’ minds so you believe he feels remorse. I, however, can sense, and I’m fully aware he feels no remorse at all."

Upon hearing this, the flicker of hope Nuazai had managed to ignite extinguished once more.

Li Luo also turned pale with fear, worried that Nuazai might die here, leaving her no grounds for explanation afterward.

But unexpectedly, Lu Li’s next words turned a corner, "However, since it’s you, Old Gu, pleading for Nuazai, I won’t kill him today. You can take them away."

Hearing this, Nuazai felt a burst of joy from surviving a near-death experience.

He quickly responded, "Thank you, Land God, for sparing me. Thank you, Land God."

Lu Li maintained his stern expression, pointed towards the door, and said, "Get out!"

Nuazai and Li Luo dared not say another word, scrambling and crawling away.

Lu Li seized the moment to throw Gu Wei a glance.

Gu Wei understood, hurriedly following them out, preparing to complete some "aftermath handling."