This thrill of holding the power of life and death, of being the undisputed master of all...
It was like the most potent poison—once tasted, he was hooked, utterly unable to quit!
If he ran...
He would be forced to live like a stray dog, hiding his identity, skulking in the shadows, never again to savor the feeling of being above all others!
'I can't let it go... I really can't let it go!'
Zhao Kang squeezed his eyes shut in anguish, his heart at war with itself.
On one hand, the shadow of death loomed, ready to fall at any moment. On the other, the intoxicating allure of supreme power.
The choice was agonizingly difficult!
'Should I take the gamble?'
'Maybe... maybe that True Master really doesn't care about a worthless life like mine? As long as I prove myself obedient enough, useful enough...'
As he continued to wrestle with his decision,
Suddenly, an icy chill crept up his spine without any warning!
