manynovel Chapter 257 An Inescapable Fate
Chapter 257 An Inescapable Fate
Chapter 257 An Inescapable Fate
The next morning, the sun rose silently from the horizon, casting its light into Dai Mubai's room.
At this moment, a tense atmosphere filled Dai Mubai's room.
"No, don't kill me!"
Dai Mubai suddenly opened his eyes, which were bloodshot.
His heart was pounding like a drum, he was breathing heavily, and his entire back was soaked in sweat.
Dai Mubai sat up, looked around, and only breathed a slight sigh of relief after confirming that he was safe and sound. However, his heart was still pounding, and he was still shaken.
Just last night, Dai Mubai had a nightmare, a nightmare that still terrifies him.
He dreamt that his elder brother had finally found his hiding place. In the dream, his brother's eyes were cold and ruthless, and he unhesitatingly plunged his sharp tiger claws into Dai Mubai's heart. At that moment, Dai Mubai felt his vision being enveloped in blood, and then he instantly lost consciousness.
"I'm still alive. Thank goodness, thank goodness it was just a dream—"
Dai Mubai murmured to himself, his voice trembling with a hint of relief.
However, he did not feel any relief. He knew that this dream was not unfounded, but a manifestation of his deepest fears and anxieties.
After all, Dai Mubai knew that this day would eventually come. The grudges and entanglements between him and his elder brother would eventually come to an end. He had to remain vigilant at all times, ready to face the harsh reality that might come.
Dai Mubai knew his older brother Davis better than anyone else.
He knew his elder brother's ruthlessness and knew that his brother would never let him off easily. In Dai Mubai's heart, his elder brother, Davis, was like an insurmountable mountain, cruel and indifferent, always making him feel an invisible pressure.
Dai Mubai had imagined his fate countless times. His most optimistic expectation was that his martial spirit would be destroyed, he would lose all his power and glory, and then be exiled to the border regions to live a hard life, never to rise again. Such a fate would undoubtedly be cruel to him, but he knew that it might be the best ending.
"You're awake?" Just then, Huo Yuhao's voice suddenly rang in Dai Mubai's mind, interrupting his thoughts.
The moment he heard Huo Yuhao's voice, Dai Mubai immediately looked up at Huo Yuhao, his eyes filled with vigilance and doubt.
"Huo Yuhao? You, how come you're in my room?" Dai Mubai's voice was tinged with nervousness. He couldn't understand why Huo Yuhao was here. His room was his private space, and almost no one ever came in.
If we were to name the person Dai Mubai hates the most, the number one would definitely be his older brother, Davis, and the number two would be Huo Yuhao.
The feud between Huo Yuhao and Dai Mubai has a long history, and the conflict between them has almost reached an irreconcilable point.
After all, Huo Yuhao was really too unreasonable. He started beating me as soon as we met, without any mercy.
Later on, Huo Yuhao even stole his fiancée, causing Dai Mubai to lose face in front of everyone.
This was undoubtedly a heavy blow to Dai Mubai.
Therefore, it would be strange if Dai Mubai wasn't wary when Huo Yuhao suddenly appeared in his room.
His heart was filled with vigilance, wondering what kind of trouble Huo Yuhao would bring this time. Dai Mubai knew that Huo Yuhao's appearance was never without reason, and he had to remain alert at all times to prevent any unforeseen events.
Huo Yuhao scrutinized Dai Mubai with interest, a sly glint in his eyes. He said softly, "Hehe, don't be nervous. If I wanted to harm you, do you think you'd still be alive to get out of bed? I'm willing to sit here and wait for you to wake up, so I don't mean you any harm."
Dai Mubai frowned, clearly uneasy about Huo Yuhao's appearance. He said in a voice tinged with displeasure and suspicion, "Hmph, who knows what you're up to? Ever since you came here, I've been having bad luck. Today, the moment you arrived, I started having nightmares."
Huo Yuhao chuckled upon hearing Dai Mubai's words, seemingly amused by Dai Mubai's reaction.
He asked casually, "Had a nightmare? What kind of nightmare?"
In fact, Huo Yuhao was very clear about the content of Dai Mubai's nightmare, because that nightmare was one that he had personally planted in Dai Mubai's mind. He not only manipulated Dai Mubai's dream, but also cleverly implanted a demon into the depths of Dai Mubai's consciousness just now.
Huo Yuhao pretended to bring up the topic casually, but in fact he wanted to observe the effects of the inner demon on the dream he controlled.
As expected, upon hearing Huo Yuhao mention nightmares, Dai Mubai's mind immediately recalled his tragic death, and his eyes instantly filled with terror.
His memories flooded his mind like a bursting floodgate.
His elder brother had slashed his chest with a cold, tiger-like claw. He could feel the sharp tip of the sword piercing his skin, his muscles, and finally his heart. His life slipped away in that instant, his eyes filled with despair and incomprehension.
"No, big brother, don't kill me! I can destroy my own martial spirit, please don't kill me, I don't want to die!"
Dai Mubai clutched his head, his face contorted in agony. His body trembled with fear, his heart heavy with despair. He couldn't accept this outcome.
After a long while, Dai Mubai finally came to his senses, but his eyes were still somewhat vacant. His thoughts were still stuck in that nightmare. He tried to calm himself down, but the fear in his heart lingered like a shadow.
"I know without you even guessing, you dreamt about your older brother killing you?" Huo Yuhao's voice broke the silence.
Dai Mubai nodded blankly: "Heh, so what if you know? This is my fate, my destiny, I can't escape it."
Dai Mubai's voice was filled with helplessness and pessimism. He seemed to have accepted this cruel reality and believed that he could not escape this tragic fate no matter what.
As Dai Mubai spoke, his emotions suddenly became agitated: "Huo Yuhao, you've always looked down on me, saying I'm self-destructive and a debauched person, but have you ever considered what options I have?"
Dai Mubai's voice carried a hint of anger and grievance. He had once been an ambitious young man, but the blows of fate had gradually caused him to lose his way.
He began to indulge in alcohol and pleasure, trying to numb himself with these fleeting pleasures and escape the pain of reality.
"I used to be a person with ideals. I worked hard and struggled, but what happened in the end?"
Dai Mubai's voice gradually lowered, his eyes revealing deep loss and self-mockery. "I've lost everything—my family, my friends, my future. What else can I do? Shouldn't I try to find some solace for myself?"
His voice was filled with helplessness and pain; he seemed to be explaining his choice to Huo Yuhao, and also to himself.
"My elder brother is six years older than me and has cultivated for six more years. Our talents are about the same. How can I possibly win? Tell me, how can I possibly win!"