Chapter 340: True Peace (2/2)
This plateau was truly vast, yet it had no treasures and whatnot. So people had no reason to go here. Not to mention that, the oxygen was very thin here. Unless one was on the same level as these two, it would be hard to survive here even for a few minutes.
”My reason, hmm?” The woman contemplated for a moment before giving an answer, ”Perhaps, we have the same reason of being here.”
Then, she shot a glance that filled with dao essences that could capture the sky. Jin Rou immediately blocked it and smiled, ”Indeed. Perhaps, that's the case.”
That small attack held no malice against him. Thus, Jin Rou laughed it out as if it was nothing.
Silence filled the entire place. The two just stared with each other until the sky turned dark. It was like they couldn't feel the change in their surroundings as millions of dao waves circulate above the sky.
”But I wonder,” Finally, the woman broke the silence and asked, ”Why would a man of your level seek for them?”
”A personal business.” Jin Rou answered, ”And I guess I have the right to keep it hidden.”
”Of course, please feel free, Daoist Friend.” The woman smiled and looked at the dark sky, ”It's night, the sky is black and the billions of stars spark the night, giving light.”
”When there is light, there is also dark. The two are needed to maintain a balance.” Jin Rou said.
”Indeed. However, when one overtakes another, that's a different case.” The woman said, ”But this situation is only applicable when the darkness is the culprit. If it is the other way around, I know everyone will like that.”
In this world, a balance of all things was required in order to maintain everything. However, most of the people love the light and only a few would seek the darkness. After all, everyone wanted salivation and haven. Thus, even light overtook the darkness for a piece, that's a good news for them and they would gladly accept that fact.
”Well, when there is light, peace is there.” Jin Rou said, ”Everyone seek for peace, just different versions and methods.”
”That's true. But it's difficult to attain the peace we want.” The woman sighed, ”This world is filled with wars and battles for blood. Feuds are endless because greed and hatred are still there. All of this is because there is power.”
”…” Jin Rou didn't know what to say. The other party was right. Everything here was about the dao, the power and authority that it carried.
The woman paused before continuing, ”I wonder if this world has no dao or power, would it attain the true peace everyone seeks for?”
It was unquestionable that those who seek the light wanted peace, a peace they could rest themselves while they age and die. This was true especially for the case of those ancient beings. They wanted to depart this world with a peaceful appearance.
”Peace can be attained because there is power.” Jin Rou finally spoke, ”Power is necessary to seek for true peace.”
”You mean, authority?” The woman glanced at Jin Rou and laughed. She couldn't help but look back at the dark sky with an expression one couldn't describe.