Chapter 1132 – Cong Province (1/2)
Chapter 1132 – Cong Province
Translated by: Hypersheep325
Edited by: Michyrr
What exactly was war?
Many disciples of Mount Li had rendered services on the frontlines, had participated in the war against the demons.
But in terms of understanding of war, there truly was no one present that could compare to Zhexiu.
Guan Feibai and the others looked to Qiushan Jun.
Whether in cultivation or in life, whenever they encountered some unsolvable question, they would seek the instruction of their eldest brother. This was a habit they had developed over many years.
Qiushan Jun said, ”Don't look at me. I also don't know, and I don't plan to know either.”
Guan Feibai and the others were rather surprised while Gou Hanshi was deeply shocked. He had understood Qiushan Jun's hidden meaning.
Before leaving, Nanke had said that she would meet everybody in that place.
Senior Brother, are you… not intending to go?
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As the morning sun rose, the true appearance of the grassland was revealed. The wounds left by the crushing pressure of the mountain ranges extended for several dozen li and looked rather spectacular.
A massive kite flew on the winds in the distance. As for where this kite had gone last night and how Xiao Zhang had managed to produce it again, nobody knew. Its curiosity piqued, the White Crane flew off in pursuit. It followed the kite for ten-some li before Xiao Zhang under the kite could no longer stand being awkwardly stared at and cursed, causing Xu Yourong to call the White Crane back.
Wang Po also prepared to leave, not chatting very much with Chen Changsheng. Just like Xiao Zhang, he was simple and straightforward, because everyone knew that they would meet again soon.
He left the Red Cloud Qilin behind, not saying if this was his intention or the intention of the individual in Luoyang. Chen Changsheng guessed that it was the latter.
The grass grew quickly in the warmth of the spring sun. Chen Changsheng and Xu Yourong walked deeper into the grassland and discovered a few traces left behind by the Elves.
Back in the Garden of Zhou, he had believed her to be a young Elf girl who had wholeheartedly devoted herself to the revival of her homeland. Later on, when he was returning the swords of the Garden of Zhou to the various sects of the world, the Pope asked if he wanted any reward. He had requested this grassland with the intent of helping her complete her dying wish.
It was only later on that he realized that this had been a misunderstanding, and he also learned that the Elf race had traveled to the distant Great Western Continent with no thought of returning to the Eastern Continent.
This grassland became his and Xu Yourong's property.
From a certain perspective, this grassland was a physical symbol of their love. One could also think of it as a betrothal gift.
When they reached the deepest part of the grassland, Chen Changsheng spread his left arm out in the sunlight. A black pearl of stone sat in his palm.
Winds howled, thunder rumbled, and a faint stench filled the air as the sun was obscured and the world went dark.
Tens of thousands of monsters appeared on the grassland, as dense as a tide.
These monsters famed for their cruelty and fighting power were unexpectedly disciplined. They obediently prostrated on the ground, not even daring to breathe too loudly.
These monsters came from the Garden of Zhou.
Based on the agreement these monsters had reached with Chen Changsheng, those monsters willing to leave the Garden of Zhou had now all been sent by him to the grassland of the Elf race.
These monsters accounted for one-third of the monsters living in the Garden of Zhou.
The Monster Bull and the Mountain-toppling Fiend did not come out. They had grown used to their lives in the Plains of the Unsetting Sun. Moreover, they had experienced the cruelties of the real world several centuries ago and had no interest in it now.
The Earth Monkey came out again. It kneeled at the very front of the monster herd, the place closest to Chen Changsheng, and kissed the dirt at his feet.
”Remember to not leave this grassland.”
Chen Changsheng reminded the Earth Monkey.
This was a condition of their agreement.
This grassland that once belonged to the Elves was exceptionally vast and was bordered by two extremely long mountain ranges. If not for the insufferable winters and the overly bloody atmosphere, it would have never been so deserted. But to these monsters, these were all challenges that could be overcome.
”Have you never thought about the problem that will be posed if the monsters continue to multiply and add to their numbers?”
Xu Yourong looked around at the monsters in the grassland with a very mixed expression.
”That's a matter for several thousand years later. There's no need to think of a problem so far away.”
Chen Changsheng thought some more and added, ”I probably won't be able to live until then.”
Xu Yourong said, ”It's precisely because you'll be dead then that you need to think about this problem. Besides you, these monsters won't listen to the order of any human.”
Chen Changsheng sighed, ”Your words are truly too reasonable.”
Xu Yourong proposed, ”If these monsters were used to fight against the Demon race's wolf cavalry, the results should be astounding.”
Chen Changsheng had found himself speechless and rather rueful to the previous question, but he earnestly responded to this one.
”This is a war between us and the demons. There's no reason for them to participate, and it's very dangerous.”
Xu Yourong asked, ”Should we not use our entire strength in the war against the demons?”
Chen Changsheng said, ”I don't think so. It's fine as long as we do our best.”
Last night, Mountain Man Yanzhi had stopped Mountain Men Jingbo and Yichun from taking revenge for him and had them leave. Afterward, he had said something.
He had done his best for the demons and could see his teacher with pride after his death, so he didn't need to do anything else.
Chen Changsheng had never thought about whether he would have the pride to see his martial uncle or Archbishop Mei Lisha after he died. He only needed to think about whether what he did could convince himself.
Because he cultivated the Dao of following his heart.
The conclusion he obtained at the end was very similar to Mountain Man Yanzhi's. It was fine as long as he did his best. As long as he truly did his best, his heart would be at peace.
How could one do their best? He could sacrifice his life, but he didn't need to sacrifice more than that.
Like altering the way of interaction in this world.
This was even more important than living.
Xu Yourong pondered this and said, ”Even if this is what you really think, you shouldn't say it.”
He was the Pope of the Human race. His every word and action would have massive influence over his fervent believers and could even alter the course of the war.
Chen Changsheng understood what she meant and sighed, ”I can only say it front of you and the others.”
As his status grew more and more esteemed, and his prestige climbed higher and higher, it grew increasingly inconvenient for him to speak of many things. For instance, he could no longer sit by Tang Thirty-Six on the great banyan tree, peeling off bark to throw at the fat koi in the lake and then having Xuanyuan Po stew ten blue lobsters for an hour in ginger and pepper before throwing them into the lake for the fish to feast on.
The rules of the Orthodox Academy clearly stated that fishing, catching, hitting, or any other action that could harm the fish was strictly forbidden, and Su Moyu sternly enforced these rules. Crucially, there were too many teachers and students watching, and ten blue lobsters were far too extravagant. Tang Thirty-Six could eat them, but as Pope, he could not.
Xu Yourong knew what he meant by 'others'.
Besides her, there were also those few people in the Orthodox Academy.
Even though those people had already left the Orthodox Academy, returning to White Emperor City or going to Mount Li…
They were still Chen Changsheng's most trusted and most intimate friends.
”Tang Thirty-Six would probably only feel that it was a pity that we couldn't fully utilize these monsters, but Zhexiu would definitely be furious. In that wolf cub's view, anything that can help one kill the enemy should be carried out. Your action seems benevolent, impressive, and open-minded, but it's really just stupid.”