What was the purpose of cultivation?
Some people pursued longevity, some purely pursued the desire for power, and some wanted to obtain wealth, status, women, and other luxurious enjoyments. However, some people were more simple. They just wanted the people around them to live better and happier lives.
In the past, Wang Zhong had always felt that the reason he cultivated was because he loved to cultivate. He loved the feeling of understanding the unknown. However, after seeing the sickly Scarlet, he realized that he belonged to the last category. His concern for the people around him was far greater than his desire for cultivation.
Over the past month, it was unprecedented that Lao Wang had not seriously cultivated. Consolidating his Heavenly Soul Realm, consolidating his understanding of sword techniques, or even further developing his Three Sword Techniques had been tossed beyond the highest heavens. Even Wang Zhong himself felt that this was rather unbelievable. To someone who would feel uneasy if he did not cultivate for a day, this was akin to an old smoker who had smoked for 30 years and smoked two packs a day suddenly telling you that he wanted to vomit when he smelled smoke. It was as unbelievable as that old smoker who had smoked for 30 years and smoked two packs a day suddenly told you that he wanted to vomit when he smelled smoke.
Every day, he would think about what funny joke he should tell her today. As long as he saw Scarlet grinning from ear to ear, Lao Wang would feel extremely satisfied. It felt even better than comprehending Sword Two. Over the past month, Lao Wang had never seriously cultivated.
It was as if he had returned to Tianjing Academy and Aunt Shea's and Uncle Wang's home. He did not have any strength or burdens, and he lived carefreely and freely. However, Simba simply felt like he was collapsing when he was caught off guard. To him, Lao Wang was now a chuunibyou.
However, Simba did not have any objections to this at all. As he stayed at Teacher Lan Daier's side all day, he could see his beloved goddess every day. Furthermore, it seemed that Lao Wang had suddenly let go of himself. With the increase in his strength and status, there was no need for him to hide Simba. Simba's free time had expanded infinitely. Other than playing until he was mentally exhausted and needed to return to Lao Wang's Soul Sea to 'sleep', he spent the rest of his time in the kitchen of Lan Daier's base. He was extremely happy.
"Teacher Daier! The dishes you made are so delicious! You have completely conquered my stomach! Please allow me to kneel down under your skirt! "
"Sister Daier, you are even prettier than this dish!"
"Daier! Although I am ugly, I am very gentle! "
Lan Daier loved Simba, so she was quite tolerant of Simba. Simba, on the other hand, was getting more and more shameless. However, Ella would often slap the lecherous Simba away on behalf of her mentor. This made Simba hate this only obstacle between him and Lan Daier. She had seriously hindered his pursuit of true love! What Little Chili Pepper? She was simply an evil witch!
With Lan Daier and Wang Zhong's attentive care, Scarlet's injuries quickly stabilized, and there were even faint signs of recovery. However, according to Lan Daier's speculation, it would still be very difficult for her to resume her cultivation path. However, regardless of whether it was Wang Zhong or Scarlet, they were very open-minded now. It was fine as long as she was fine. As for the path of cultivation … After more than a month of happiness, the two of them had already understood something and would not be conflicted. To two people who truly had each other in their hearts, ordinary companionship every day was happiness. Furthermore, compared to many ordinary people, they had more than enough.
It was not that Wang Zhong was unwilling to contribute to the war in the Mizobudapi World. It was just that Wang Zhong felt that there was a knot in his heart that he could not understand. The more he understood, the more he felt that the purpose and direction of the war had deviated from the direction that the Holy Land had announced. No one was willing to risk their lives for an unknown goal, regardless of whether it was Wang Zhong or anyone else. Thus, Wang Zhong's biggest thought was to bring Scarlet back to Earth and accompany her for some ordinary but happy days. He had also submitted an application to the higher-ups for a transfer, but there was no reply. With his authority as a Great Teacher, although he could go back and forth freely, he could not bring Scarlet, who was in an important position at the frontlines. If the higher-ups did not express their stance, the transmission array would not be opened to Scarlet.
Wang Zhong was neither angry nor anxious about this rudeness that was similar to house arrest. It was obvious that the higher-ups were using Scarlet to tie him up.
The greater the power, the greater the responsibility. Since he was already involved, it would not be easy for him to extricate himself. He could feel that the higher-ups would definitely have some sort of request for him. Thus, he could only accompany Scarlet while waiting quietly. Perhaps the one who would make a request for him would be Old Zhang. However, it had been more than a month, and Old Zhang had yet to appear.
The north base had entered a stage of preparation. This was what the people who had been shouting for war longed for. Although the video of Wang Zhong killing 20 Saints with one strike was very satisfying and exciting, it also told everyone a somewhat terrifying piece of information — — the Octopus people were very powerful! This war was not that simple.
Thus, even though they had won the war, the entire north was generally in a negative state. The rewards for missions from the Exploration Team Department had increased, but unless the missions were within the range that the north base controlled, no one dared to accept them. Even the top 10 exploration teams did not dare to accept them. The soldiers at the frontlines also had various private complaints and were rather tired of fighting. What kind of joke was this?
The Octopus people were a civilization that could easily send out 20 Saints. This was no longer on the scale of a level-3 Holy War. Even if they wanted to fight, they could not fight like before. No matter how low-level the soldiers were, they were afraid of death. No one was a fool. If they really sent them to their deaths, there would only be a large number of deserters. Various malicious speculations and rumors about the war and the higher-ups spread uncontrollably in the army. Morale was low, and the higher-ups of the north base complied with the thoughts of the low-level soldiers.
The troops at the frontlines were slowly returning. However, almost all the airships at the frontlines had been lost. Thus, it would still take some time for the army to cross this long journey of thousands of kilometers. Furthermore, the advancement of the various battlefronts had completely stopped. They even started to slowly retreat from some of the areas that they had occupied. It seemed like they were preparing to shrink the entire defensive line back to the area around the Black Rock Mine.
They had thought that such a large-scale retreat would cause the Octopus people to chase after them. However, mysteriously, the Octopus people seemed to have also stopped fighting and did not advance. It was as if both sides had agreed. Other than reoccupying the areas that had been vacated by the humans, the Octopus people did not make any other moves to start a war. Not only did this happen in the northern battlefront, but even the southern battlefront, which had been fighting fiercely, suddenly stopped attacking. Not only did the Holy City Army stop advancing, they even started to slowly and orderly retreat from the areas that they had occupied.
The soldiers at the frontlines were secretly cheering and jumping for joy. Although it was important to obtain military achievements, when the fatigue of war appeared, when they saw too many of their comrades die, and when they suddenly realized that the enemy was much stronger than they had imagined, no matter how lofty their ambitions were, they would gradually be worn down. Their homesickness would also increase day by day.
However, at the rear, especially in the Holy City, various voices of dissatisfaction, anger, confusion, and protest were spreading wildly.
The 10 Great Families had invested 200,000 soldiers. The battle in the southern battlefront was abnormally intense, causing their 200,000 elite soldiers to suffer heavy losses. If they could really conquer the Mizobudapi World in the end, they would naturally receive rich rewards from the war to make up for their losses. However, if they were to retreat now? They would not even have a single strand of hair left! They had invested everything in exchange for nothing. This was simply asking for the lives of the 10 Great Families. They secretly fanned the flames and wept and expressed their anger. All of them were good actors.
If it was in the past, these small actions of the 10 Great Families would most likely be effective. After all, they still played an indispensable role in the middle class of the Holy City. Even the Patriarch Society could not completely ignore the joint accusations of the 10 Great Families. They had indeed suffered heavy losses this time, and they should be given an explanation. However, this time, the attitude of the Patriarch Society was extraordinarily unyielding. Not only did they not give any explanation, they had even arrested a few of the family members who had taken the lead in spreading the news and creating public opinion on the Skylink. Although they were just a few insignificant outer members of the family, their swift and decisive attitude was already a rather clear warning to them.
Carolyn, who was in the southern battlefront, moved quickly. She led a group of young backbones from the 10 Great Families and actively responded to the various orders from the Patriarch Society to retreat. Although she did not have much power, she represented a certain direction. The 10 Great Families also stopped. Although there were still many people who were paying attention to this matter on Skylink and felt that there was no reason for the humans to retreat, almost none of them dared to speak publicly … Everyone was waiting anxiously and doubtfully. After all, they had not directly given the order to retreat to the Holy Land. They had only retracted their defensive line. It was obvious that the time had not come yet.
However, after this, the Patriarch Society would definitely give an explanation. In the quiet room, solomon's eyes were tightly shut. This quiet room was completely sealed, and not a single ray of light could be seen. Even the walls and ceiling were filled with various runes to block all auras from flowing in and out of the quiet room. Heavenly Soul experts paid particular attention to communicating with the heaven and the earth and absorbing the power of the heaven and the earth. A quiet room like this should not be a place for a Heavenly Soul expert to cultivate. However, solomon had sat here for three days.
The nine-headed snake sword was placed horizontally on his knees. Waves of rich and pure spiritual influence in the heaven and the earth continuously spread from the sword. This was different from ordinary spiritual influence in the heaven and the earth. One could clearly see this spiritual influence with the naked eye. It was obviously much richer. Regardless of whether it was in terms of density or purity, it was much higher than ordinary spiritual influence in the heaven and the earth. Every time solomon took a breath, he could see a layer of crystalline energy spreading from his head to his feet. It was as if his entire body had been purified. The Soul Power in his body had also changed from the golden color of an ordinary Heavenly Soul to a crystalline jade-like color. He could release and retract his Soul Power at will. It could be restrained and dim, but it could also become increasingly resplendent!
There was the sound of hurried footsteps outside the door. However, when they reached the door of the quiet room, they stopped. It was obvious that they did not dare to disturb him.
However, solomon heard them. He pressed his hands on the sword, and the overflowing spiritual influence on the nine-headed snake sword was retracted. He opened his eyes. "Come in."
The person outside the door was Kai. There was some worry on his face, and he seemed to have a lot on his mind. However, the moment he received solomon's orders and pushed open the door, he was dumbfounded.
The aura that surged out from the door was simply too powerful. It was so powerful that he simply did not dare to believe it. When solomon had walked into the quiet room three days ago, he was just an ordinary Heavenly Soul who had just stabilized his Heavenly Soul Realm. He was full of vitality, but he also seemed immature. However, at that moment, what Kai sensed was a calm and restrained aura. Furthermore, it was a vast and boundless aura. It was as if his aura was as vast as the heaven and the earth! It was a little like … the man that Kai had been afraid of for his entire life — — Aiolos!
His eyes lit up, and he praised, "The experts from the foreign territory are indeed powerful. Three days of closed-door training have such an effect. In a few more days, Young Master will probably become the top Heavenly Soul in history!"
"Pure power is not much. The inheritance of sword intent hidden in the nine-headed snake sword is truly powerful." Solomon smiled. "I kind of understand the sword attack that Wang Zhong used in the video at the Warrendoor Mountains. The path is boundless and is indeed powerful. However … it is not impossible to resist. These two swords come from the same source!"
"Congratulations, Young Master!" A hint of joy could not help but appear on Kai's face. This washed away the worry and hesitation that he had before entering the quiet room.
A few days ago, during the battle at the Warrendoor Mountains, which had caused the northern and southern districts to stop fighting, Wang Zhong's shocking sword attack had left too deep an impression on too many people. He had already been named as the top Heavenly Soul in the Holy Land, both openly and secretly. With such a powerful expert who had suddenly appeared above everyone's heads, coupled with his relationship with Grai, the two sides were destined to be enemies. Even solomon and his group felt a lot of pressure.
Kai knew that solomon was not someone who boasted. From what he sensed, solomon definitely had the qualifications to say this. Thus, he could rest assured and inform solomon of the future intentions.
"The spies from the Mo Family have reported that the Heaven's Fate Master has already locked onto two true candidates for the Holy Battle and is currently handing them over to the Patriarch Society." A bright light flashed in Kai's eyes. "It is the Young Master and Wang Zhong from the north district! However, in the next two days, Sacred Teacher Timo will probably look for the Young Master to discuss this in detail. "
"To be able to accurately narrow down the range to only two people … It's no wonder that the Mo Family has been able to prosper in the Holy City for hundreds of years without declining. Their Heaven's Fate Master has some skills." Solomon smiled and did not seem surprised at all. "What will come will eventually come. The winner takes all, and the winner takes all. This will be the end for Wang Zhong and the Patriarch Society in the Holy City, but it will also be the beginning for solomon! "
… …
"Begin!" Lan Daier commanded.
Wang Zhong and Simba buried their heads at the same time and wolfed down the food on the two plates of delicacies on the table. Simba claimed that he wanted to steal Lao Wang's job and become Lan Daier's great full-time food tester. Thus, a unique food competition began under the gazes of the three women in the small house.
Frankly speaking, firstly, the size of these two people was completely different. They were not products of the same tonnage. How could they be compared? Ella widened her eyes. Just now, she had completely looked down on Simba, who was full of confidence. However, when the competition began, her view of him completely changed.
Lao Wang ate very quickly, but he had to go through the normal process of stuffing, chewing, swallowing, and swallowing. However, Simba was different. He was small in size, but when he opened his mouth fiercely, it was like rubber. He could actually open his mouth wider than Lao Wang's! Furthermore, he did not even have the process of chewing and swallowing. His small stomach was like a bottomless pit, and he simply poured the entire plate into his stomach. His speed was too exaggerated!
In less than ten seconds, Simba's plate was almost empty, but Wang Zhong had not even eaten half of his food.
"Wahaha!" As Simba swallowed, he did not forget to proudly provoke Lao Wang, displaying his extremely powerful strength. "Lao Wang, it's not a problem for me to let you have half a portion!"
Phew.
"Sigh! Sigh! " Simba only felt that his body was suddenly suspended in the air. A large hand grabbed his back and pulled him away from the plate. There were only three pieces of meat left on the plate, but he could see them but could not eat them. Simba was anxious and kept swinging his arms and legs in the air, but it was useless. He shouted angrily, "Lao Wang, what are you doing?!"
Beside him, Wang Zhong held him with one hand and wiped his mouth with the other. He did not wolf down his food and even drank some water. "I'm just telling you not to eat too quickly. It's not good for your stomach."
"I don't have a stomach at all, okay!" Simba shouted angrily. How could he break free from Wang Zhong's control now? He could not break free and looked at Lan Daier for help.
On the other hand, the beautiful teacher spread her hands and said rather calmly, "I only care about the results. I don't interfere with the process of the competition …"
"I'm just watching." Scarlet held back her laughter.
"Serves you right for talking big just now!" Ella laughed and added insult to injury. She was now a loyal fan of Wang Zhong. After all, she was just an ordinary woman in the Holy City. Deep down, she would naturally worship the strong.
Damn, there was such a thing?! The evil witch Ella was actually speaking up for Lao Wang. As expected, there was something going on between the two of them! Simba was also dumbfounded.
"You cheated! You're shameless! Put me down! " He continued to dance with joy, but Lao Wang turned a deaf ear to him and slowly finished the remaining food on the plate. Only then did he put Simba down. Then, he stared at Simba's plate in surprise. "Eh, you still have three pieces of meat? You're eating too slowly, Simba. I'm sorry, I won. "
"Win your ass! I clearly won! Is there still law? Is there still justice? Is there still justice?! "
"There is," Wang Zhong said seriously. "The three of them can testify."
The three women were already trembling with laughter. At that moment, they nodded in unison.
Damn, they were teaming up to bully the ugly!
Simba was dumbfounded and was so angry that he could not speak. After a long while, he roared angrily and pounced on Wang Zhong, kicking and kicking him. The room was filled with laughter.
Although they were still in the northern battlefield, these people had respected statuses and did not care about what was happening outside. After a leisurely month, regardless of whether it was Wang Zhong, Scarlet, or even Lan Daier, they felt unprecedentedly relaxed. Furthermore, with Simba, who was a mischievous person, there was endless laughter every day. At that moment, the atmosphere in the room was just right. Suddenly, someone shouted from outside the door, "Teacher Wang Zhong, Sacred Teacher Leyson invites you!"
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