Chapter 566 - The One Whos Never Known Fear, State of the Demilitarization Belt (1/2)
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'What is she up to?'
Several moments pa.s.sed as Izroth and Meng Jiang continued their conversation while on their way to the Demilitarization Belt.
On the surface, there was nothing Izroth could fault about Meng Jiang. Just as she said, Meng Jiang exposed her own secrets to Izroth. This even included the knowledge that top guilds dreamt of acquiring—how to obtain and ride a mount!
Of course, Meng Jiang also revealed how she used Acogu'An's Complete a.n.a.lysis skill to see through Izroth's abilities. However, despite her apparent openness, there was something unusual about Meng Jiang that Izroth found peculiar.
As if reading Izroth's mind, Meng Jiang spoke out and said, ”Do you find me disturbing, Mr. First Place? If so, you would not be the first to feel this way.”
”Disturbing? No. If I had to choose a word, I would say rash.” Izroth commented.
”Rash?” Meng Jiang giggled and replied, ”Yes, I suppose it would seem that way to you.”
After a brief pause, she then continued, ”You are not entirely incorrect. I heard that it is often considered taboo to speak of one's real life in-game. However, I will make an exception. You see, I was born with a certain condition that does not allow me to experience what others call fear.” Meng Jiang explained with a smile.
'Born without fear? There exists such a thing in this world?'
If she spoke the truth, Izroth finally understood why Meng Jiang appeared so unsettling than others he had met in this world. No wonder she did not have a visible reaction to the pressure he often emitted to test her during their journey! But, Izroth was genuinely shocked.
In the Seven Realms, there lived a race despised by the heavens who was born into the world without fear and never came to know of it. However, it was a trait unique to their race. Besides that particular race, everyone in the Seven Realms had fears, and the laws of the world made sure of it.
Even someone like Izroth, who reached the pinnacle of the cultivation world, was not without fears.
Fears were an essential part of one's growth, especially to a cultivator. In the end, it was about overcoming those fears, turning them into a strength, and transcending to a state where your fears no longer ruled over you, but you ruled over your fears. This was a crucial step to enter a certain cultivation realm in the Seven Realms. Therefore, for him to meet a human who's never known fear was surprisingly new for Izroth.Find authorized novels in , faster updates, better experience, Please click <a href=”/book/realm-of-myths-and-legends_12377393706355105/the-one-who's-never-known-fear-state-of-the-demilitarization-belt_50549457418249117”>/book/realm-of-myths-and-legends_12377393706355105/the-one-who's-never-known-fear-state-of-the-demilitarization-belt_50549457418249117</a> for visiting.
This is not to say that Izroth never met any humans without fear; however, the ones he did meet had all trained to suppress or overcome their fears. None of them had simply been born that way.
If Meng Jiang was truly born without fear, then...
”You are an unfortunate soul, guild leader Meng Jiang, to have been born with such a great curse,” Izroth said as he released a small sigh.
Meng Jiang's eyes widened after hearing Izroth's words as she looked at him with an expression of disbelief.
”Hm?” Izroth s.h.i.+fted his gaze to Meng Jiang.
Meng Jiang snapped out of it. Soon, a dazzling smile returned to her lips. The aura around her had become more cheerful.
”It's just that you are the first person to call it a curse. Many seem to think of it as a gift.” Meng Jiang grinned.
She then proceeded, ”A normal person touches fire once and feels that it's hot. After that, they know not to touch the fire again, or it will burn them. I, on the other hand, would not fear the fire nor the pain that accompanies it—no matter how many times I reach out. The common sense that comes naturally to others is something I've had to spend years training myself to learn.”
”Ah, I have not told this to many people. Be sure to keep it a secret for me, okay?” Meng Jiang playfully winked at Izroth.
Izroth was still uncertain whether or not Meng Jiang could be trusted. At the very least, her words and actions came off as genuine. Nevertheless, a person who has never experienced fear was dangerous in more ways than one.
As for if Meng Jiang was trustworthy—only time would tell.
”It would seem that now we both have secrets to keep,” Izroth responded calmly.
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Approximately one hour later...