Chapter 145: Sir, It’s Getting Cold, Let Me Add a Piece of Clothing for You

【You share the truth of the world with Wu Yingxue】

【Wu Yingxue is greatly shocked】

【You thought the girl would be disheartened for a long time, but she showed much more resilience than you imagined】

【She quickly accepted the harsh reality and followed your instructions to seek more clues】

【With a clear goal, the girl found clues quite smoothly】

【You gathered various clues from all over Great Qian, even from within the Ten Thousand Mountains, and concluded that the outside world truly exists】

【Great Qian is not a sanctuary, but a feeding ground for demons】

【Even the Nourishing Origin Technique, the most widespread martial art, might be the work of demons, just to make humans more “nutritious”】

“Sir.”

“What is it, Yingxue?”

“What should we do next? Are we really going to charge into the Ten Thousand Mountains?”

“We have no choice; there’s no other path.”

For so many years.

The people of Great Qian never discovered the truth.

Besides the tight control by the Great Qian court, the terrifying danger of the Ten Thousand Mountains also blocked any possibility of venturing out.

Repeated deaths completely sealed people’s curiosity.

But now.

The Army of Survival has no other way out.

If they stick to the original plan and continue to attack Great Qian, the outcome would be becoming high-grade food for the demons waiting to devour them.

Even if they survive by chance, they and their descendants would live in constant fear of demons, repeating bloody tragedies generation after generation.

Unless, like the Great Qian Emperor.

They willingly pledge loyalty to the Azure Dragon or other powerful demons.

But can such a path, such a way of living, still be considered life?

Xu Xi thinks it probably doesn’t count.

…

【Your plan undergoes a change】

【Your primary goal is no longer to conquer other regions or overthrow the Great Qian Dynasty】

【You know it’s meaningless; you’ll never succeed because the real enemy isn’t Great Qian, but the demons in the Ten Thousand Mountains】

【This is a false world】

【This is a world of lies】

【Surviving is meaningless; the demons’ brutality ensures people can’t live long, even if they surrender, the demons won’t accept it】

【You don’t want to see such a sight, watching familiar people die in the mouths of demons】

【You are determined to change everything】

【You decide to lead the Army of Survival to truly break free, leave the cage of Great Qian, and venture beyond the Ten Thousand Mountains】

【The girl isn’t optimistic; she thinks the Ten Thousand Mountains are too dangerous, filled with endless demons, making escape almost impossible】

【She complains to you, calling you a big fool again】

【You smile and continue researching how to lead the Army of Survival beyond the mountains】

…

【You send people to continuously explore the Ten Thousand Mountains, trying to understand the demons’ patterns】

【You send people to keep an eye on the Great Qian Imperial Capital, monitoring the Great Qian Emperor’s movements】

【You slow down the Army of Survival’s攻势】

【The Army of Survival’s goal is no longer the Great Qian Dynasty; continuing the fight is meaningless, only wasting soldiers and resources】

【If not for fear of the demons noticing, you’d even consider stopping the攻势 entirely, but for now, you can only keep up the act, minimizing losses and biding your time】

【You practice boxing day and night, your punches getting slower, the拳风 smaller, reaching a mysterious state】

【You persistently运转 your Internal World, amidst the轰鸣 of Qi and Blood, your Internal World becomes more perfect, like a real world providing Cosmic Power】

【You长期打磨…】

【You刻苦努力…】

How to get out of the Ten Thousand Mountains?

There are no shortcuts.

Secret passages don’t exist.

The Ten Thousand Mountains aren’t a single peak but an endless range of overlapping mountains, forming a majestic barrier separating heaven and earth.

Such an exaggerated terrain can only be crossed step by step, traversing the seemingly endless peaks.

Xu Xi has no other choice.

He can only keep strengthening himself, hoping to break through to the Human Immortal Realm soon, leading the Army of Survival with greater strength to突破 the overwhelming demons of the Ten Thousand Mountains.

His already admirable作息时间 gradually becomes something even常人 would be shocked by.

Either practicing boxing or handling Army of Survival affairs.

Or summarizing and organizing情报 about the Ten Thousand Mountains.

Preparing for the future突破.

“It’s not enough, far from enough. I don’t have much time left.”

“The Human Immortal Realm… sigh.”

Xu Xi never complains of tiredness, but the weariness on his face, even with his third-level Qi and Blood cultivation, can’t be completely erased.

It’s not physical tiredness, but mental urgency.

He worries.

The demons in the Ten Thousand Mountains might give in to their bloodlust and suddenly attack the Army of Survival.

Even though Xu Xi knows he’s currently掩饰得很好, not letting anyone notice anything wrong.

“Let’s stop here for tonight.”

Half a year later.

In the room.

The深夜的寂静 is broken by the silver moonlight.

Xu Xi gently puts down the brush, looking at the计划文书 filled with writing, and sighs softly.

“情报 about the Ten Thousand Mountains is still too scarce; I hope to总结出 more useful patterns later, choosing the most appropriate time to突破.”

“As for strength…”

“The number of Innate Martial Artists in the Army of Survival needs to increase.”

“One person’s strength is ultimately limited; even if I successfully晋升 to Human Immortal, I can’t protect everyone.”

“Only people themselves can ensure their survival.”

A gentle breeze blows.

Bringing coolness to the nose.

Xu Xi shakes his head,不再多想; he’s been staying up for too long, it’s time to rest.

Not sleeping on a soft bed, nor with comfortable blankets, Xu Xi lies down on the floor of the room where he handles政务, and falls asleep.

Moonlight like water,星光寂寥.

Without the沙沙声 of Xu Xi’s brush writing.

The room appears even darker.

Until half an hour later, a new sound emerges, a fiery figure enters the room, holding a宽衣.

“Sir, it’s cold; I’ve brought you an extra layer.”

The truth about Great Qian was discovered in summer.

Now, half a year later, the cold winter has returned.

Wu Yingxue, holding a thick绒大衣, walks from the昏暗的廊道, but upon entering, only sees Xu Xi’s sleeping figure.

“Sir?”

Is he asleep?

The girl thinks, instinctively轻放脚步.

She tiptoes, under the微弱烛火 in the corner of the room, walks to Xu Xi’s side, and gently places the绒大衣 over him.

Although, at the Innate Martial Artist level,保暖多半是不需要的.

But the girl thinks.

Sir has been so tired lately.

Adding an extra layer can’t hurt.