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Demon King: Hero, don’t run away!

Chapter 1738: Stories Usually End Here · Oct 24, 2026

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1701 Chapter 1701: Living Just to Live 2026-10-24
1702 Chapter 1702: A Sudden Question 2026-10-24
1703 Chapter 1703: Shoo, Go Away 2026-10-24
1704 Chapter 1704 - 704: Winner Takes All, Loser Becomes the Villain 2026-10-24
1705 Chapter 1705: Weeds Patching the Basket 2026-10-24
1706 Chapter 1706: The Dragon Slayer Becomes the Evil Dragon 2026-10-24
1707 Chapter 1707: Who Can’t Spin a Conspiracy Theory? 2026-10-24
1708 Chapter 1708: Back Then, I Was Already on Your Side 2026-10-24
1709 Chapter 1709: Tucked Tail 2026-10-24
1710 Chapter 1710: Keep a Hand in Reserve 2026-10-24
1711 Chapter 1711: Almost 2026-10-24
1712 Chapter 1712: Scorched by the Great Fire 2026-10-24
1713 Chapter 1713: More Than Just the Choices Before Us 2026-10-24
1714 Chapter 1714: Clinging On 2026-10-24
1715 Chapter 1715: Shoot the Rider Before the Horse 2026-10-24
1716 Chapter 1716: Pain! So Painful! 2026-10-24
1717 Chapter 1717: Imprisoned in the Sphere 2026-10-24
1718 Chapter 1718: He Doesn’t Know We Know 2026-10-24
1719 Chapter 1719: Other Battlefields 2026-10-24
1720 Chapter 1720: The Decision of the Four Heavenly Kings 2026-10-24
1721 Chapter 1721: Distraction 2026-10-24
1722 Chapter 1722 - 1721: I Know What Gives You Confidence 2026-10-24
1723 Chapter 1723: Today Is Not Like the Past 2026-10-24
1724 Chapter 1724 - 1720: Iron Shavings 2026-10-24
1725 Chapter 1725: Silence Is the Most Terrifying Threat 2026-10-24
1726 Chapter 1726: You Found Out 2026-10-24
1727 Chapter 1727: I Don’t Have Time for You 2026-10-24
1728 Chapter 1728: Critical Strike 2026-10-24
1729 Chapter 1729: The Formula for Victory Has Been Formed 2026-10-24
1730 Chapter 1730: Who Can Guarantee It? 2026-10-24
1731 Chapter 1731: Look at What You’ve Done 2026-10-24
1732 Chapter 1732: This Wasn’t My Original Plan 2026-10-24
1733 Chapter 1733: Adhesion 2026-10-24
1734 Chapter 1734: Seize 2026-10-24
1735 Chapter 1735: The Final Blow? 2026-10-24
1736 Chapter 1736: The Abnormal Vortex 2026-10-24
1737 Chapter 1737: Temporary Conclusion 2026-10-24
1738 Chapter 1738: Stories Usually End Here 2026-10-24
1739 Chapter 1739: Hey, Hey, Hey, Can You Hear Me? 2026-10-24
1740 Chapter 1740: A Visitor 2026-10-24
1741 Chapter 1741: Rapid Support 2026-10-24
1742 Chapter 1742: Unstoppable Momentum 2026-10-24
1743 Chapter 1743: Insects Born at Dawn, Dead by Dusk 2026-10-24
1744 Chapter 1744: Soulless 2026-10-24
1745 Chapter 1745: Wavering 2026-10-24
1746 Chapter 1746: Only by Facing Everything Is There a Future 2026-10-24
1747 Chapter 1747: Like a Tiger with Wings 2026-10-24
1748 Chapter 1748: Of Course Not 2026-10-24
1749 Chapter 1749: Ant Queen 2026-10-24
1750 Chapter 1750: Like Fish Dragons and Whales 2026-10-24

”Is... this really the end?”

Even seeing the [Task Completed] prompt appear on the task panel, Gao Yuanyi didn’t let his guard down.

Step by step, he approached Yang Yu and greeted him:

”It feels like something’s missing.

I get the sense that...

This final battle wasn’t what I imagined.

We struggled so much to get here.

Yet facing Lux, it was much easier than I thought...

How should I put it...

Like some overwhelmingly oppressive final BOSS, actually just a paper tiger.”

”For players like us, as long as you know the specific strategy, which BOSS isn’t a paper tiger?”

Yang Yu turned his head to look at Gao Yuanyi.

Even though he said that, Yang Yu didn’t relax his vigilance, keeping his eyes fixed on the fallen Vorquis.

In case Lux suddenly tried some trickery, they would be ready.

Gao Yuanyi laughed:

”Speaking of that,

I suddenly remember the time you cornered that oppressive BOSS at the door and killed it.

You timed it so perfectly, that was basically the limit, right?

I wonder if anyone afterwards will be able to surpass the record you left behind using normal methods.

Anyway, those things have nothing to do with us anymore.

I’m curious, if your battle plan failed, how confident were you in defeating the Demon King at full power.”

After pondering for a long time, Yang Yu answered Gao Yuanyi:

”It depends on whether Lux has any other cards up his sleeve.

With Vorquis constantly interfering, Lux probably didn’t have time to make use of more cards.

In the worst-case scenario, the probability of winning approaches zero infinitely.

By then, Lux already vaguely sensed our intentions and knew the best way to deal with us.

As long as he followed the plan step by step, we basically couldn’t defeat him.

If we want to win...”

After pausing for a moment, Yang Yu continued:

”To win.

Either the opponent makes a mistake, or we create an opportunity ourselves.

Creating an opportunity under Lux’s watch won’t be that simple.

It might require unimaginable sacrifices.

I have always prayed that this plan would succeed.

As long as this plan succeeds, we can avoid the worst ending.

Even though the Sea Mother has a device that can resurrect people.

If one’s soul or body is completely destroyed by Lux, even if we win in the end, the resurrection device will just be a decoration.

My original plan was to completely destroy Yongfang Chunlan’s body, cutting off Lux’s thoughts entirely.

But Lux seemed not to immediately remember about the resurrection device, or he couldn’t fully resurrect others...

When I said that, there was also a bit of probing involved.”

Upon hearing Yang Yu’s response, Gao Yuanyi remained silent for a long time, then said:

”If it were before, and the you who played games with me.

You might not hesitate to include your comrades’ deaths in your plan.

If you had considered our demise as part of your strategy from the start, you might have expanded more ideas.”

”There’s a chance for people to come back to life, but the conditions for resurrection are unclear.

Even if we could fully protect our comrades’ souls and bodies, the probability of their resurrection isn’t one hundred percent.

If it were you, would you let the people you care about die for the final victory?” Yang Yu asked.

Gao Yuanyi shrugged and shook his head.

Based on his understanding of Yang Yu, if Yang Yu really included all his comrades’ deaths in the plan, maybe, Yang Yu could pull off a shocking reversal he imagined.

Gao Yuanyi could imagine Yang Yu, after losing comrades one after another, still steadfastly charging at an insurmountable opponent, challenging that faint hope, and ultimately, achieving final victory.

Gao Yuanyi could also imagine Yang Yu standing alone in the ruins of the Demon King City after barely defeating the undefeatable enemy.

Perhaps it was seeing such outcomes that made Yang Yu rack his brains and use relatively unscrupulous, dishonorable ways to defeat opponents repeatedly.

If there were no unnecessary things entangling around Yang Yu, perhaps he would have gone all out without any worries to challenge the final BOSS.

”Maybe it’s because I’ve played too many games.

I always feel that this sudden victory is unsettling.

I feel like I have to sacrifice something or try a little harder.

Only then can the final victory taste sweet.”

”To be honest, I also feel uneasy.

But...

Since victory has already come, then let’s accept it.

When I was a child, I always felt that heroes saving people from dire situations were truly great, so I loved role-playing games.

Now...

I have a slightly different perspective.

Those who nip catastrophes in the bud are equally great.

They prevent disasters from spreading to ordinary people.

Everyone aspires to be a hero, to be one who can rescue people from calamities.

People need heroes.

People admire heroes so that there are always folks like them ready to step up when crises arise.

The civilization of Luca...

Aims to create an era where everyone is a hero.

In their era, they don’t need to do something earth-shattering. As long as they perform their duties diligently and are willing to stand up in times of danger, each one of them is a hero.”

Gao Yuanyi crossed his arms and tilted his head: ”What are you talking about?

Don’t throw all this philosophical stuff at me.

From the middle, I started to not understand what you’re saying.”

Yang Yu smiled wryly: ”I tried to explain as simply and understandably as possible in a way you could understand.

Damn it, don’t pretend you don’t understand.”

Gao Yuanyi made a pause gesture with his hand, ”Let’s stop this topic here.

I feel like if you try to explain clearly, you’ll speak a bunch of words I won’t understand.

Back to the main topic.

In common stories, the protagonist and companions go through hardships and finally defeat the ultimate boss.

The story typically ends there.

Usually, the protagonists should each return to their homes, and the world regains its peace.

It seems like things are far from over now?”