The chilly autumn wind blew across the plains that were originally full of spring, bringing with it a strong smell of blood.
The green plains had been dyed red with blood, and corpses were strewn all over the ground. Many of them had even been frozen into ice sculptures. Mixed with the blood that spilled from their bodies, the ice sculptures looked extremely bright red.
Si Jiali was trembling. She could feel the adrenaline in her body being stimulated at that moment, but when this excitement gradually subsided, she saw a child frozen in a pool of blood in the ice sculpture. This boy, who was only the size of a normal human, was already dead. His dead fish-like eyes still revealed the fear and helplessness at the moment before his death.
Si Jiali suddenly felt a little unable to control her legs and body, and she knelt on the ground.
For some people, enduring the consequences of killing was always much harder than the killing itself.
A strong feeling of vomiting came from her abdominal cavity, causing her to retch, but she couldn't vomit anything out. Great Teacher Sophia just watched quietly from the side until Si Jiali's emotions stabilized a little. Then, she said faintly, "Well done. Your control of your Dharma Idol is gradually becoming more mature."
"Are they really evil?" Si Jiali suddenly asked, looking at her teacher with great longing. Perhaps only by confirming it again could she slightly reduce the guilt in her heart at this moment.
"Evil?" Sophia laughed. "What is evil? There will never be a true distinction between good and evil in this world. There is only the difference between the strong and the weak, and the boundary between the enemy and us. "
"They are the Miluo people, also known as the Demigod Tribe. They are the indigenous people of this secret realm. Perhaps the strong among them have killed many humans, but as the victims, there is nothing wrong with resisting," Sophia said slowly, completely ignoring Si Jiali's stiff eyes and trembling body. "So, according to your understanding, they are actually not evil. The Miluo people are almost extinct. After years of being ruled by the Holy Land, these once proud tribes have long lost their pride and glory. They have become humble and weak, and they will not take the initiative to attack any humans. On the contrary, they often curry favor with humans and those from the Holy Land. They even respectfully address us as Saints. How laughable. As the defeated party, they are the ones being ruled, yet they wish for peace with the Holy Lands. Haha … But in the eyes of the people from the Holy Lands, they are just a bunch of sheep waiting to be slaughtered. "
Si Jiali could not believe her ears. She had heard of many similar secret realms that had been conquered. Regardless of whether the Holy Land was right or wrong as the invaders, at least the remaining indigenous people did not do anything wrong. Most of them were already quite docile, and even hoped to live in peace with the Holy Land, which was like their enemy. They provided various kinds of labor and resources for the Holy Land. But obviously, many people in the Holy Land did not think so, because the two sides did not have equal status.
A wave of anger rose uncontrollably from the bottom of Si Jiali's heart. She had not thought about the identity of these indigenous people just now. That was because she trusted her teacher. This was the first time she had such a huge resentment towards this teacher who took care of her extremely well and was like a strict mother. She had once thought that although her teacher was strict, there was at least a distinction between good and evil in her heart. Unexpectedly, "You … Why … Why? Why did you want me to kill them? Why? "
"Shut up!" Sophia coldly interrupted Si Jiali's angry questioning. "Am I too easy to talk to? You seem to have forgotten yourself recently! "
A seven-star Great Teacher from the Mystic Sect had a terrifying soul realm. Just a slight anger was enough to make others tremble, and just a slight release of emotion was enough to make others crawl. Si Jiali felt a deep fear. That powerful deterrence suppressed her like a heavy burden, but she stubbornly held on and refused to bow.
"Do you want to know why? It's because of yourself. " Sophia coldly said, "Because of your weakness, because of your passion, because of your lack of determination, so you had to let them use their lowly lives to remind you."
"What is cultivation? Do you think it's just talent and hard work? You're wrong. "
"Heaven and earth are heartless and treat all things as dogs. Only by abandoning everything and plundering everything can one achieve something! Choosing cultivation is a cruel and lonely path, and there is no possibility of turning back. If you don't move forward, you will become the background of others. You will become the trash on the ground that provides you with experience, and you will fall in a pool of blood! "
"Yes, there are such people who would rather become the background than kill. You think you have a choice, but don't be silly. That's just what you think. " Sophia's voice gradually softened from that terrifying sternness. She did not want to destroy Si Jiali. On the contrary, she wanted to nurture her. "When the real fate comes, you, who are weak, will not even have a choice. You can only continue to move forward. When you are strong enough, then you can talk about choosing. "
"Do you still think that it's not clear enough? Haha … "Sophia looked at her quietly, and a smile appeared on her face." I'll give you a hint. When you are stronger than me, maybe you can refuse my orders. "
The wind whistled, and the smell of blood filled the surroundings. After a long time, Si Jiali's body gradually stopped trembling, and she slowly stood up.
Sophia did not ask about her condition. Some things needed time to accept, but she believed that Si Jiali could do it. Sooner or later, she would become numb and accept reality, and become a person like her.
She regained her usual indifferent expression and said in a calm tone, "Continue to the next place."
There was always no shortage of naive and fragile humans in the Holy Land. If a Great Teacher valued an apprentice, that apprentice seemed to have a backer, but did he or she ever think about why? Why?
Admittedly, some teachers did it for the sake of inheritance, or simply because they liked their apprentices, but such people were rare in the Holy Land. This was a world where the strong preyed on the weak. Everyone who could become a Great Teacher was definitely not just talented. They had to kill their opponents, but they also had to be careful of others killing them. In the end, they reached this point.
There was really not much naivety left.
There was no hatred for no reason in this world, and there was no love for no reason. Si Jiali was useful to her …
… …
Although Wang Zhong knew that it was not easy to practice Cellular Cosmology, and although he had already learned from many aspects about what went wrong with this divine book that caused it to become the laughing stock of the Tyrants, Wang Zhong still did not expect that a mere Micro Mirror equipment, an early stage preparation for observing and understanding Cellular Cosmology, would make things so difficult for him.
Within the Queen's Bar, Oscar's complexion appeared to be pretty good. After almost a month of recovery, he was as lively as a dragon and as lively as a tiger. However, the blue marks that remained on his body were unable to dissipate, while his bald head seemed to have lost its ability to regenerate. This fellow, who was originally rather handsome, now looked a little strange. Nevertheless, Oscar himself appeared to have been liberated. It had to be said that Wang Zhong's help had caused the burden on his body to disappear. This was a salvation from the soul.
"Captain, why did you call me here in such a hurry?" Wang Zhong took the wine that Oscar handed him.
"Look at your anxious look. Are you still looking for your Glazed Crystal Glass?" Oscar definitely belonged to the category of people with high EQ. Nothing big or small could escape his eyes. It was just that he was disdainful of some people.
He actually admired Wang Zhong's choice. Basically, everyone in the Holy Land knew about the divine book of the Tyrants. Many people had been fooled by it, but they often gave up right at the beginning. Wang Zhong was obviously not a fool who did not know what he was doing, and yet he was still so persistent. It could only be said that his ambition was higher than the sky. Also, given the impression that Wang Zhong had left on everyone in the Wanderlust Team, if there was anyone in the Tyrants who could practice the divine book of Cellular Cosmology, it would probably be Wang Zhong.
"Don't mention it. I've finally seen the so-called scarce resources in the Holy Land. This thing is too difficult to find. You obviously have it, but you just can't buy it."
"Ha, I'll get used to it slowly." Oscar laughed. "I know a few seniors from the Alchemy Union. I'll help you ask them later. Maybe you can find it, but it might not necessarily be new. It's probably only old stuff, and they will definitely pay a high price. It depends on whether you're willing or not."
"As long as it can be used!" Wang Zhong's eyes lit up. He was definitely not picky about this. So what if it was old or new?
"Okay, then leave this matter to me." Oscar nodded. "Let's talk about something serious. I asked you to come here to form a team."
As he spoke, he took out a scroll from his arms. It was a Dimensional Exploration mission scroll. The yellow color on the surface of the scroll represented its level, B rank. For most exploration teams, a B rank mission was considered a standard mission. The difficulty would not be too low or too high. In addition to the mission itself, there was often a certain amount of extra profit to be made, so it was considered a relatively popular type.
Once this kind of mission was issued, it was often fought over by the Dimensional Exploration Teams. They had to submit an application first, and the Dimensional Hostel would screen a batch of teams first. Finally, they would pick out a few teams that they thought were strong, and the mission issuer would personally appoint them. At this time, the level and ranking of the exploration team would have an advantage. Mission issuers would often choose higher-ranked exploration teams as partners. After all, the higher the ranking, the stronger the team was, and the more likely it was to complete the mission. They didn't care if a group of weaklings would fail after accepting their mission, but the problem was that it would waste their time.
"Magma Secret Realm, B rank mission. Go and collect some Fire Quartz. Small Eye's injury hasn't healed yet, and the rest of the exploration team is still busy digesting what they have gained. We won't be able to form any big teams in the near future. This mission is mainly prepared for Sharmie and the others. These guys have asked me several times. Newcomers need a chance to practice. If you have time, I think it's better for you to lead the team. "
"You're not going? I'm a typical newcomer. Don't I know the normal procedures? " Wang Zhong was half-joking and half-serious. There were many formalities for a Dimensional Exploration team to take on a mission and leave the city. If a newcomer with no experience was to handle it, he would definitely be at a loss.
Oscar laughed. "I will follow the team. They are the future of our team, but I think it's better for you to command."
"Okay, when do we set off?" Wang Zhong nodded. Of course, he knew that this was a mission that Oscar had selected. It would be very helpful for their growth, and even the best commander had to understand his team members. Of course, Oscar also wanted to see the strength of this group of newcomers. This was very important for future team assignments.
"Tomorrow morning. I'm also waiting to confirm your side before informing them." Oscar threw a document about the Magma Secret Realm to Wang Zhong and said with a smile, "In addition, this mission won't be considered as a team benefit. Let's earn some extra money."
"Those guys are probably going crazy with joy."
Sharmie was indeed crazy with joy. She grabbed Mario's head and shook it for a long time. She was extremely excited. "Wang Zhong?! Is what you said true? Leaving the team? B rank mission? Just the few of us? "
Following a team? Secret realm? Before joining the Wanderlust Team, they had never even thought about it. Most newcomers' job after joining the Wanderlust Team was to help the Holy Disciples with chores, such as who needed to wash their clothes, who needed to run errands, and who needed to buy things. There were a lot of miscellaneous things to do. Perhaps they could get a basic salary every month, but it was basically a dream to go out with the team and take up a slot in the team.
Grai's reply was still as graceful as ever. "That's naturally not a problem. Senior, I've long looked forward to the day where I can fight alongside you again."
"Ha, Wang Zhong, I knew you were reliable!" The last voice belonged to Napier. He had only joined the Wanderlust Team for a few days, but he had become a lot more carefree. He seemed to have regained some of his previous willful and casual self. It was said that he had performed once at the Queen's Bar and earned a lot of money. Of course, he earned Federation credits. "You can make the arrangements!"
Naturally, they could only let Wang Zhong make the arrangements. Other than Napier, who had just borrowed a large sum of money from Wang Zhong, the other newcomers obviously couldn't afford to pay for the Pioneering Order. Including Oscar, there were a total of seven people, and each of them would have to pay around 150 yuan. Oscar had just paid off the debt that the exploration team owed, and now, the Wanderlust Team's reserve funds and team fees were basically zero. He was also a penniless pauper, so he could only let Wang Zhong pay first. In addition, Wang Zhong had carefully read the mission information. If he wanted to go to the Magma Secret Realm, he had to make some extra preparations, such as some cooling measures or first aid antidotes. That world wasn't safe. Although all these would definitely be included in the team fees in the end, paying first was obviously Vice-Captain Wang Zhong's only choice now.
Looking at his wallet that had instantly sunk, Wang Zhong felt a little speechless. Sure enough, there was a type of wealth called looking rich. He hadn't even warmed the 5,000 Holy Coins in his pocket yet. When he returned this time, he had to ask Mu Zi about the progress of the Samsara wine no matter what. It would be wise to start his business as soon as possible.
This was their first time going out, and everything was extremely novel and exciting in everyone's eyes. Wang Zhong also put aside other things for the time being and devoted himself to various preparations, all for the sake of everyone.
When they gathered at the city gate in the morning, Sharmie's eye sockets were a little dark. It seemed like she didn't sleep well last night. The person who was the most excited about this seemed to be in the worst condition.
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