Chapter 182: The Immortal Explains the Reason, Chen Changsheng: Go!
“The Life-Bonded Magic Treasure is a magic treasure cultivated by a cultivator with their own bl**d and sweat.”
“This kind of magic treasure is generally stronger than magic treasures of the same rank, and it’s also more suitable for the cultivator to use.”
Chen Shisan’s doubt in his eyes deepened at Chen Changsheng’s explanation.
“Senior, if the Life-Bonded Magic Treasure is so powerful, then why do you say such things?”
Hearing this, Chen Changsheng threw away the melon seed shell in his hand and took out another handful of dried fruit to eat.
“The advantages of a Life-Bonded Magic Treasure are indeed numerous, but its disadvantages are also evident.”
“That is, it is too closely connected to the cultivator themselves. If the Life-Bonded Magic Treasure is destroyed, it could result in minor injuries and vomiting bl**d, or even severe damage to one’s foundation.”
“Geniuses supported by forces generally do not easily cultivate a Life-Bonded Magic Treasure.”
“After all, weapons can be replaced, but life cannot.”
Facing Chen Changsheng’s words, Chen Shisan lowered his head in thought and said,
“Senior, if everyone knows the disadvantages of a Life-Bonded Magic Treasure, why don’t they try to correct them?”
“Worried about the destruction of the Life-Bonded Magic Treasure, wouldn’t finding one that won’t be destroyed solve the problem?”
“That’s true in theory, but where would you find such a Life-Bonded Magic Treasure or the materials to make one like it?”
“For example, how many materials in the world can withstand my attacks?”
“And do you think something like this is something anyone can use?”
“These people have to cultivate a Life-Bonded Magic Treasure because they have no choice.”
“They can’t find good materials, and ordinary materials won’t give them an advantage in battle.”
“So they have to cultivate a Life-Bonded Magic Treasure just to get by.”
“When they face disciples from large forces, they suffer.”
“Your Life-Bonded Magic Treasure may be strong, but I have more magic treasures on me. If one breaks, I’ll just replace it.”
“After a long battle, ordinary Life-Bonded Magic Treasures simply can’t hold up.”
After hearing this, Chen Shisan was slightly surprised and said, “So that’s how it is!”
“I didn’t expect becoming an immortal also requires money. I thought immortals looked down on wealth.”
“Haha!”
“Immortals love money more than common people. In ‘The Four Elements of Cultivation,’ ‘Wealth’ is the top element. Don’t you think immortals love money?”
With his confusion resolved, Chen Shisan once again focused intently on watching the “immortal’s” techniques.
Although these immortal techniques were strong, he always felt something was off.
Glancing at Chen Shisan, who had furrowed brows, Chen Changsheng smacked his lips and continued watching the “performance.”
It had been some time since Chen Shisan left Gold Mountain City, but Chen Changsheng had yet to teach him sword techniques.
He wasn’t unwilling to teach; he simply couldn’t.
In theory, guiding a commoner into cultivation should be easy for someone with Chen Changsheng’s cultivation level and experience.
But after seeing the sword strike Chen Shisan made in Gold Mountain City, Chen Changsheng realized he couldn’t teach him anymore.
Though that strike wasn’t particularly strong, it showed the outline of his own sword path.
Such an impressive sword path, Chen Changsheng racked his brains but couldn’t come up with a suitable secret manual.
No matter how strong the sword technique, it would become a constraint on Chen Shisan.
Thinking this, Chen Changsheng muttered, “I seem to have seen this before.”
“Counting this way, there’s only one person who can be his master.”
“It seems I have to take another trip. It’s so annoying.”
After grumbling a bit, Chen Changsheng turned his resentment into appetite and started eating various snacks ravenously.
Chen Shisan: “…”
They say immortals don’t care about mundane affairs, so why does this guy eat like a starving ghost?
…..
The performance at the Not Zhou Mountain banquet was nearing its end.
At this moment, several strongmen pushed a cage onto the stage.
“Fellow daoists, today’s Sword Debate at Not Zhou Mountain is a grand event for our Western Continent’s sword cultivators.”
“This thing will serve as the prize for the debate.”
As he spoke, the cultivator holding the Sword Debate pulled back the black cloth covering the cage.
“Boom!”
As soon as the black cloth was removed, a loud noise came from within the cage.
Inside the cage was a blue bird covered in wounds. The sudden noise was caused by the bird hitting the cage.
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“Smack!”
“Chirp~”
A spiked steel whip struck the blue bird, causing intense pain which elicited a mournful cry.
Seeing something beyond his understanding, Chen Shisan, adhering to the principle of asking when unsure, whispered,
“Senior, what is this?”
“A Xuan Bird, a noble lineage among the demon clan.”
“A few days ago, the Xuan Bird Clan was exterminated by the human clan. This one should be a captive.”
“Ah?”
Hearing this, Chen Shisan was bewildered.
In Chen Shisan’s mind, killing was already a great enmity, but he couldn’t understand why the human clan would want to exterminate the entire Xuan Bird Clan.
“Why? What deep-seated hatred does the human clan have with the Xuan Bird Clan?”
“There isn’t any major enmity, but the reason for exterminating the Xuan Bird Clan is because they are too precious.”
“Every part of a Xuan Bird is valuable—feathers can be used to make magic treasures, flesh is highly nourishing, and bones are excellent materials for making dan pills.”
“Such top-tier cultivation resources shouldn’t be spared from extermination.”
Facing Chen Changsheng’s explanation, Chen Shisan still couldn’t understand.
“Senior, don’t immortals need to follow reason?”
“Exterminating an entire race so casually doesn’t make sense anywhere!”
Looking at Chen Shisan’s puzzled expression, Chen Changsheng said calmly, “What are you thinking? The immortal world also follows reason.”
“At least most things do.”
“But no matter what kind of reason, it shouldn’t lead to the casual extermination of a race.”
“Is that a bit… excessive?”
“Does the principle of ‘those not of our kind must be eliminated’ suffice?”
Before Chen Shisan could finish his sentence, Chen Changsheng interrupted him.
Facing Chen Changsheng’s “reason,” Chen Shisan fell silent.
Seeing this, Chen Changsheng continued, “The immortal world is more ruthless than the mortal world.”
“Here, the reason is to eliminate the other side.”
“If one day the demon clan dominates the world, those in cages might be humans. This is an unchangeable fact.”
“Now you think this is excessive, but that’s because you haven’t reached a position to influence the fate of humanity.”
“Let’s assume one day, a peerless prodigy emerges from the demon clan.”
“After growing up, it is destined to become the ruler of this land.”
“In the face of such a prodigy, would you assassinate it at a crucial moment?”
Hearing this, Chen Shisan replied, “Does it have a grudge against me?”
“No, it has no grudge against anyone in the human clan.”
“But after it becomes the ruler, demons will surely flourish, and humans will inevitably be marginalized.”
“Because even if the demon clan rules, it cannot control every single demon.”
“In that case, I wouldn’t k*ll it, because I have no grudge against it. If the human clan can’t compete with the demons, it’s their own issue.”
“Hahaha!”
Listening to Chen Shisan’s response, Chen Changsheng laughed.
“Your idea is quite naive. If everyone thought like you, there would be no bloodshed.”
“Alright, go fetch that Xuan Bird for me. I have a plan.”
Chen Shisan: “???”
“Senior, you want me to steal from these immortals?”
“Yes!”
“But I can’t beat them.”
“I know, so are you going?”
Chen Shisan: “…”
“How can you say such cold words?”
After a moment of silence, Chen Shisan stood up with the True Martial Sword in hand.
Watching Chen Shisan’s silhouette, Chen Changsheng grinned and said, “Stubborn donkeys have their own strengths. I like such headstrong young men.”
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