Chapter 1194: Of Course, I Would Kill Half The Population In The Cultivation World (2)

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

There was a huge rock. It was stained with blood.

“Senior, how can I soothe your resentment?” Chu Jie asked.

“You will die with me,” said a voice from the rock.

Chu Jie shook her head.

“You’re a hypocrite! Why are you asking me if you can’t do it?”

“I want to see if there are other options. I can’t do something in blind faith,” said Chu Jie.

“Why? To satisfy your vain sense of justice?”

Chu Jie was silent for a moment. “I don’t necessarily represent justice.”

The red rock was stunned. “The aura on your body tells me that you’re a righteous lackey of the immortal sects.”

Chu Jie shook her head again. “I just go with the flow. I do things that might prove beneficial to the majority of the people. It might look like righteousness, but I just stand with the things that benefit most people.”

“Is that so?” asked the voice mockingly. “I guess many people love you for that?”

“Not necessarily.” Chu Jie smiled. “I stand in the light and do what people think might be just, but because I’m too weak, people don’t really like me that much. Just like you said, Senior, many people think I’m a hypocrite and overestimate myself.”

“Then, why should you stand in the light?” asked the voice from the rock.

“I have to. There aren’t many people who can stand in the light. Someone must do it.”

“Were you forced to do it?”

“I do it willingly.”

“Ridiculous!” Crimson Stone said coldly. “So, you stand in the light and accuse me of wrongdoing? Is it because I affect the creatures in this place? You pity them but not me?”

“Senior, you have such power and strength. Why do you target innocent creatures? Shouldn’t you be targeting the person who did this to you?”

“I’m no match for them.”

“My reasoning is simple, too,” said Chu Jie. “There are too many innocent creatures here that are harmed for no fault of their own.”

The red rock was silent for a long while. “Answer just one question for me. If I’m satisfied with your answer, I’ll leave voluntarily.”

Chu Jie stood where she was. The hem of her robe fluttered in the wind.

“If one day, you reach the peak and control the lives of all living beings in the world, but thousands of races rise up, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth gradually dries up, and you need to kill more than half the population to bring stability, would you do it?” asked the voice. “There’s also that if you choose to self-immolate, it might buy some time for the world. What would you do?”

“I’m someone with the Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment,” said Chu Jie.

“So, are you on the side of the heavens or the side of humans?” asked the voice.

Chu Jie fell silent.

The red rock was not in a hurry to get an answer.

Three days later, Chu Jie said, “What would you do if it was you, Senior?”

“Me?” The red rock laughed. “Of course, I would kill half the population. As long as I survive, what do I care about the lives and deaths of those people? Now, what about you?”

“I don’t have an answer.” Chu Jie shook her head.

“You’re too kind,” the red rock said disdainfully.

“I just feel that killing isn’t the best way,” Chu Jie said.

“Then, what’s a better way?” the red rock asked.

Chu Jie looked up at the sky. “At least all living beings should be given a fair chance to fight.”

The red rock was stunned. It seemed to have suffered a huge impact. Cracks appeared on the rock.

The overflowing aura dissipated at a visible speed.

“You’re too kind,” said the voice slowly as it dissipated.

Pure power floated in front of Chu Jie and slowly fell into her palm.

The aura of heaven and earth gathered bit by bit.

Chu Jie put the ball of power into the water.

“Since this place has suffered so much, you are the most qualified thing to obtain this opportunity,” she said.

After that, she smiled and said to the Moon Wheel, “Let’s go. I feel that there are familiar people ahead. Let’s go and meet them.”

…

At the Lawless Tower, on the fifth floor, Mi Lingyue looked worried.

“You haven’t even learned the basics yet, and you’re already studying these? It’s a little complicated.”

Jiang Hao’s knowledge at formation was just average.

“Senior, please teach me,” Jiang Hao said.

He had asked for this array from Hong Yuye.

Hong Yuye had visited yesterday. She had been curious about the change in his condition.

When she found out about the Desolate Sea Pearl, she had said that the sect valued him.

Those words made Jiang Hao a little worried.

Fortunately, he had made it clear that he would always stand by her side no matter what.

He had then asked what kind of formation was to be used if he became an immortal.

Hong Yuye had given this to him.

Jiang Hao felt that it had something to do with the Desolate Sea Pearl, but it was only a guess.

He did not dare ask.

It was easy to get into trouble that way.

After obtaining the formation, he asked her if others could see through it.

Hong Yuye had not answered.

Probably no one could see through it.

He wanted to break it down and ask for advice, but his knowledge of array formation was limited.

He was a little embarrassed.

Zhuang Yuzhen and Old Man Corpse Sea looked at the array formation.

After a discussion, they continued teaching him.

Jiang Hao listened attentively. He did not dare to slack off.

He took some notes so that he could look at it when he went back.

With divine abilities, even if his talent was poor, his progress was not bad.

In less than three years, he should be able to completely master the formation.

Three years later, his Mountain Sea Seal would be strong enough to attempt a breakthrough.

After that, he would find the Holy Master and absorb a divine soul again.

After spending two years strengthening the Mountain Sea Merit Cauldron, he could go out again.

It was the final preparation for becoming an immortal.

In five years, he would do what needed to be done. Then, he would think of the long-term plan.

If he became an immortal, he would return. If he failed…

He would never be able to come back here.

After leaving the Lawless Tower, Jiang Hao saw Senior Sister Yinsha. She looked exhausted.

The Lawless Tower was very busy with the recent war with the Great Thousand God Sect.

The tower had too many people.

She had to send some people out again.

“Are you looking for work, Junior Brother?” Yinsha suddenly asked.

“What do you mean, Senior Sister?” Jiang Hao was puzzled.

“There are too many prisoners in the Lawless Tower. Some of them are not suitable to be sent to the mine. We need to keep an eye on them. Of course, that is also part of our plan,” said Yinsha in embarrassment.

Jiang Hao had no choice. It would be easy to cause trouble if he refused.

“Junior Brother Jiang, please think about it before you refuse. It’s not a stranger you need to monitor. It’s Bing Qing. She’s from the Great Thousand God Sect. Someone might be contacting her, and she seems to have a friend.”

Jiang Hao finally understood. “Senior Sister, you want the spirit beast to find out who is contacting her?”

“I admit it’s not easy, especially since the beast isn’t in the Lawless Tower,” said Yinsha.

If it was anyone else, Jiang Hao would not agree, but Bing Qing…

When he gave her the talisman, he had made her a promise.

In the end, he lowered his head. “I’ll give it a try. However, she’s the spirit beast’s friend. If this succeeds, I’ll leave it to the spirit beast to deal with her.”

“Alright.” Yinsha smiled and nodded.

The next day, Bing Qing left the Lawless Tower and entered the Cliff of Broken Hearts.

She was supposed to help out in the Spirit Herb Garden.

After she learned that the spirit beast was also managing the Spirit Herb garden, she shed tears of joy.

She understood that this was her reward.

She had agreed to help, so she was rewarded with this.

Jiang Hao watched from afar and sighed.

In the end, Bing Qing could not escape her fate of being a pawn to be used.

She was even thanking him for it.

Jiang Hao felt that he was a little cruel.

Bing Qing helped out eagerly at the Spirit Herb Garden.

She did not dare to get close to the spirit beast. She was afraid that the spirit beast would despise her if she ended up embarrassing it.

Jiang Hao watched from the bottom of the shabby house without intending to interfere.

Xiao Li noticed Bing Qing.

“Are you a friend of the beast?” she asked.

“Huh? Yes,” said Bing Qing.

“Then, this is for you.” Xiao Li smiled and offered her a peach. “This is delicious.”

“Can I eat it?” Bing Qing looked at the peach gratefully.

“Yes, of course,” said Xiao Li. Then, she looked around and whispered, “Beast and I went to pick them. Next time, I’ll take you along if you’re free. Senior Brother Cheng and Lin Zhi aren’t around. No one is guarding the peaches.”

In the distance, Jiang Hao was at a loss for words.

At the very least, they could discuss something like that further away from him.