The room was very large, but the interior was empty and devoid of any furniture. In the center of the room were two sandalwood armchairs. The room was quiet, and on the other side of the armchairs, Wang Chong could see a draped screen. Behind the screen, there was a fire. The light shone through the screen, illuminating a few burly figures. Each of them had a golden saber, and from their figures, it seemed that they were also sitting on the armchairs.
Although these people were sitting motionless, they exuded a majestic and mighty aura that exploded out of their bodies like a storm and engulfed the entire room.
Wang Chong had experienced mountains of corpses and seas of blood, and he had presided over large-scale battles like the war of the southwest and the Battle of Talas, a formidable existence that could be described as a meat grinder. His body exuded an aura of iron and blood, but compared to the figures behind the screen and the flickering candlelight, he seemed much more immature.
Wang Chong's aura was like a sharp sword, so sharp that it could cut through anything that stood in front of it. As for the figures behind the screen, they were like pieces of iron that had been hammered and forged countless times. They had become incomparably hard from the inside out.
Not only did they possess the sharpness of swords, but they were also like imposing mountains that could withstand any kind of impact or strike.
Wang Chong's aura of iron and blood was like the sun before the bright moon!
More importantly, even though he couldn't see anything through the screen, Wang Chong was sure that these figures were the people he respected the most and was most grateful to in his life. Wang Chong couldn't help but feel his eyes moisten.
"Haha, kid! I heard that you killed people without batting an eye and even one million. The outside world says that you're the Demon King of Slaughter. What? How can a man like you be weeping like a little girl?! "
At this moment, a voice sounded. This voice was coarse and old, but it also carried an unconcealable heroism that caused the entire room to tremble.
"Old scoundrel, what are you saying? Aren't you afraid of scaring these juniors? "
Almost at the same time, the candlelight behind the screen swayed, and another voice rang out. That voice carried wisdom from having experienced the vicissitudes of life, and it carried a comforting force as well.
"It's alright. Seniors are right. It was Wang Chong who lost his composure."
Wang Chong rubbed his eyes and quickly calmed his emotions. Although Wang Chong was accused of being a little girl, he didn't care at all. Listening to those familiar voices and the familiar criticism, Wang Chong only felt a burst of warmth in his heart. To be able to meet them again in this life was already Wang Chong's greatest fortune.
From the time he died in battle until now, Wang Chong could not remember how long it had been since he listened to their teachings and reprimands. The greatest regret in Wang Chong's life was to let them leave with regrets. He did not let them see the hope of the Nine States and let them down. Tears gushed out unconsciously. When they reached his eyes, they were forced back by Wang Chong.
"Haha, kid, do you know why this old man is looking for you?"
The rough voice at the beginning laughed loudly and said,
"I heard that you were wronged in the imperial court, and the common people said that you are a murderous demon. What, you can't stand it?"
"No."
Wang Chong shook his head.
"Haha, that's good! This old man heard that you were wronged in the Tang dynasty, so I specially asked that old scoundrel to invite you here. As a man, what's wrong with being wronged? That's just a minor itch! As for being called a murderous demon by the common people, if this old man heard this kind of praise, he would definitely be happy for three days and three nights. If it were in this old man's era, killing one person is a crime, killing ten thousand is a hero, and killing a million is a hero among heroes. The more you kill, the more people will respect you. They say that you are a murderous demon. What are you dissatisfied with? "
The rough voice was full of heroism. From his mouth, Wang Chong's situation seemed to be the best praise in the world.
"Zhijie!"
Hearing that person's voice, the wise voice sounded again, and there was a hint of reproach in it.
"It's fine if you are like this, but don't teach the younger generation bad things. In the last years of the Great Sui Dynasty, who doesn't know of your reputation as a murderous demon? Kid, don't listen to his nonsense! This old man has also heard of your story. As you said, a real man only needs to have a clear conscience in life. As for whether others slander or praise you, it doesn't matter. A strong heart leads to self-improvement. This old man can see that your martial arts have reached a very high level, so you should also understand this truth. A real man only asks whether his actions are right or wrong. As for other people's opinions … Even if you are misunderstood by the world, why should you care? One day, the clouds will be pushed aside, and the sun will shine brightly. People will understand your painstaking efforts! "
That person's voice was mellow, with a sense of inculcation. It was like the spring wind and rain, silently moisturizing everything. It blew into Wang Chong's heart and soothed the wounds in his heart.
"Seniors, you are right. Wang Chong is wrong!"
Wang Chong's eyes were moist, and he lowered his head. At that moment, he felt like he had returned to the doomsday era, back in that hall, and listened to the familiar teachings. Back then, when he was in dire straits and had lost everything, it was these seniors who brought him to the mountain, taught him martial arts, entrusted him with the world, and promoted him to the position of Grand Marshal.
"Seniors …"
Wang Chong muttered to himself. At that moment, it was as if he had returned to the past, and all the pain in his heart was soothed.
Yes!
If that senior was in his situation, no matter how big the misunderstanding and pain, he would not care. No matter how big the misunderstanding and pain, it became insignificant to him. Just like they said, "A real man only asks whether his actions are right or wrong. Nothing else matters."
It was he who had been bewildered.
"Child, I called you here to tell you something!"
At that moment, another old voice rang out. It was completely different from the previous two voices.
"What you have done is right, but no matter how big the misunderstanding, no matter how big the blame, don't take it to heart. What you want is nothing more than a clear conscience and a clear conscience. Could it be that you want other people's understanding and approval? "
The last sentence had a hint of interrogative tone.
Buzz!
Like a bolt of lightning, Wang Chong's heart trembled, and he suddenly felt enlightened.
"Yes!"
He had been in this world for a long time, constantly struggling, and constantly working hard. In a trance, he had slowly forgotten his original intentions. He had never needed anyone's approval, nor did he need anyone's understanding.
He had done all this because he wanted to, and not for anyone's understanding. Even if he was misunderstood by the whole world, even if he was condemned by the whole world, and called a murderous demon king, so what? Since this was not his goal from the start, there was no need to care.
Behind the screen, the flames flickered. The three burly figures were as imposing as mountains. Although they did not show themselves, the three of them had been observing Wang Chong's reaction. Seeing that he seemed to have listened, they finally nodded slightly.
"Kid! It's good that you understand. When a man does things, he should not be ashamed of the heavens and the earth. How can he care so much! There are so many juniors in the Central Plains, but you are the only one I like the most. Those old fellows have lived for more than a hundred years and never meet anyone easily. If not for the fact that I heard that you are depressed, I wouldn't even want to meet you. "
The rough voice sounded in the room again.
"Thank you, Senior!"
Wang Chong felt a lump in his throat as he said gratefully. Being able to see them again in this life, he had no regrets.
"Child, although Zhijie is a rough person, his words are not rough. As the saying goes, when heaven is about to bestow a great responsibility on a person, it must first torture his will and grind his muscles and bones. You were born in a family of generals and ministers after the age of nine. You are talented and have special achievements in the art of war. Although there were mountains of corpses and seas of blood along the way, it was very smooth and you did not encounter any difficulties. A little setback is also a good thing. Only after washing away the lead can one see the real gold. As long as you don't get knocked down, you will become even more outstanding! "
The wise voice said at the side.
"Junior understands. Thank you for your teachings, Senior!"
Wang Chong stood up and bowed respectfully.
"Kid, it's good that you understand! I thought you were a blockhead and would have to spend a lot of effort. It seems that those children were right. You are quite smart! "
The rough voice laughed out loud.
"Zhijie!"
The third rational voice suddenly sounded. There was a hint of blame in the voice, but it quickly turned around and looked at Wang Chong outside the screen.
"Child, in life, one cannot become a hero without going through hardships. As long as the world can be peaceful and prosperous, as long as you feel that what you are doing is right, that's enough."
"This junior has learned his lesson!"
Wang Chong replied.
"Haha, it's fate that we meet. Since you called us Senior, we can't just call you that for nothing. We have to give you something. Otherwise, we will be laughed at to death!"
The rough voice said.
"Buzz!"
Before Wang Chong could react, the earth suddenly shook and the sky shook. Three powerful and boundless spiritual forces suddenly locked onto Wang Chong. Before Wang Chong could react, the three powerful spiritual forces suddenly pulled and instantly dragged Wang Chong into a boundless spiritual world.
"Hu!"
Before Wang Chong could react, a thunderous voice resounded in his ear. "You bastards, you bastards, you bastards!"
"Kid, watch carefully!"
The earth shook and the sky rumbled. Wang Chong looked back and saw that in the center of this world, three huge figures stood like mountains, emitting an endless aura of blood and fire.
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