Chapter 408 “That Person” Was Wrong, a Deal
After listening to Chen Changsheng’s words, Huafeng stared into Chen Changsheng’s eyes and spoke.
“Why did you just say that ‘that person’ was wrong?”
“The development of the Crimson Realm should all proceed according to his predictions. His contingency plans have indeed played a role.”
“At least the Human Clan is living quite well at the moment.”
Facing Huafeng’s words, Chen Changsheng sighed and said,
“Many things are indeed as he predicted, but when he set this up back then, he was still holding onto some luck.”
“He thought the Human Clan would give birth to leaders as before, but the result is not like that.”
“To speak of it, it is also true that prosperity leads to decline; the Human Clan has produced too many extraordinary individuals in the past.”
“The emergence of these people exhausted the luck of the Human Clan, so they cannot give birth to leaders in this era.”
Hearing this, Huafeng pursed her lips and spoke.
“It is true that the Human Clan has produced many extraordinary individuals, so it’s understandable that prosperity leads to decline.”
“So you are the one who left a contingency for the Human Clan, right?”
Looking at Huafeng’s sharp gaze, Chen Changsheng replied with a faint smile.
“Who I am is not important; what matters is that I am willing to teach you now.”
“That person had a deal with your Peacock Clan back then, and now I also come to make a deal with you.”
“What deal?”
“I will teach you everything you want to learn. When you become famous, you will need to overturn the current situation and unify the realm.”
“At the same time, you must also alleviate the plight of the Human Clan and let them live a ‘slightly poorer’ life.”
Upon hearing this request, Huafeng furrowed her brows.
“For such things, wouldn’t it be more appropriate for you to seek my brother?”
“Your brother has the ability, but in some aspects, he is not as good as you.”
As soon as these words were spoken, Huafeng raised her eyebrows and asked,
“In what way is he not as good as me?”
“That imaginative heart!”
“You were born in this era of peace, and your concept of the races is relatively weak.”
“Moreover, you have not witnessed the grandeur of the previous era, so you have a forward momentum.”
“This era needs fresh bl**d like you.”
“Your brother was born at the end of the previous era, and he has witnessed the strength of that time.”
“So he has many shackles and attachments that he cannot let go of. With those shackles in his heart, he cannot reach the end.”
“What attachments?”
“The honor of the Beast Clan, the deal with ‘that person’, and the stabilizing factor of the Human Clan, Mountain River Academy.”
“These things are all burdens he cannot set aside.”
“The deal with ‘that person’ makes him dare not target the Human Clan too much; the honor of the Beast Clan forces him to target both the Human Clan and the old Demon Clan.”
“At the same time, your brother is also afraid of the Supreme Saint returning to settle things.”
“If all these matters rest on him, then he will naturally find it difficult to move forward.”
After listening, Huafeng stared intently at Chen Changsheng.
“The Supreme Saint is not just someone my brother fears; I fear him too.”
“No, no, no!”
“You do not fear the Supreme Saint. Don’t even mention the Supreme Saint; even if Emperor Huangtian, the Undertaker, and the Demon Emperor stood before you, you would not be afraid.”
“Because you would think that they are merely predecessors who came before you.”
“One day, you will surpass them, just as you wish to surpass me.”
“So you are a suitable candidate.”
Looking at Chen Changsheng’s clear eyes, Huafeng was silent for a long time.
“I agree to this deal, but you must answer me two questions.”
“Of course.”
“Will my brother d*e?”
“If you grow a little slower, your brother is likely to d*e. Resolving those loose ends is not that simple.”
“Why target the Human Clan? Isn’t that contrary to ‘that person’s’ initial thoughts?”
“If comfortable living cannot help the Human Clan grow, then let them endure a little suffering.”
“And I just said that ‘that person’ is wrong; if he is wrong, he must be corrected.”
Having gotten the answers she wanted, Huafeng cupped her hands in respect.
“From today onwards, I, Huafeng, take Chen Changsheng as my master.”
Seeing Huafeng like this, Chen Changsheng smiled.
“There’s no need for titles like master and disciple; just call me ‘Xiancha.'”
“Alright, Xiancha.”
“Dare I ask, Xiancha, how do you plan to teach me?”
“Wasn’t I just teaching you?”
“Some things don’t require a word-for-word explanation to count as teaching. Learning requires you to use your own brain.”
“Take the Mountain River Academy as an example; the inner and outer courts are very close, and there is even no distinction.”
“Do you understand the purpose of such layout?”
Upon hearing this, Huafeng shook her head.
“Of course, it’s to provide opportunities for all students to learn.”
“The philosophy of Mountain River Academy is to teach without discrimination; how could there possibly be an inner and outer court?”
“The inner and outer courts are just a ruse.”
“Inner court disciples attend classes, while outer court disciples can fully audit the lessons. Even if they can’t enter the classroom, can’t they listen from outside the window?”
“The academy’s teachers won’t chase you away; the content heard inside and outside the window is the same.”
“The knowledge is right there. How to learn it, whether to learn it or not, that is your affair.”
“Do you understand?”
After listening, Huafeng thought for a moment before nodding in agreement: “I understand.”
“The purpose of learning is to compensate for one’s shortcomings and to make oneself stronger.”
“But knowledge does not only exist in the classroom; it is also in life and beyond mere methods.”
“Very well, you have good insight.”
“There is a saying among mortals that I like very much: ‘Understanding things clearly is all learning; being skilled in human affairs is literature.'”
“I now present this saying to you. When you understand it thoroughly, that will count as your learning achievement.”
After speaking, Chen Changsheng walked away with his hands behind his back.
Huafeng stayed in place, carefully contemplating this sentence.
After a while, Huafeng caught up with Chen Changsheng.
“Xiancha, you took a regular mission this time, but you must be after something else, right?”
“Yes.”
“Can I know what it is?”
“Of course you can.”
“I primarily went out this time for two things.”
“First, to find the root cause of the Thunder Tribulation and to resolve it.”
“Second, to find a suitable item to help you enhance your strength.”
“We?”
“That’s right; the Sea of Suffering System is good, but it is just too good, leading to some problems.”
“The Sea of Suffering System greatly enhances the physical strength of all cultivators, which also results in many offensive techniques disappearing.”
“Because those techniques can’t break through the defenses of Sea of Suffering cultivators.”
“So now when cultivators fight, it’s all about brute strength, lacking any grace.”
“Moreover, a bigger problem is weaponry.”
“The Sea of Suffering System is special, so it cannot nurture too many magic treasures, and the innate magic treasures may not keep pace with one’s growth.”
“This is why Sea of Suffering cultivators rarely use weapons.”
“By the way, let me tell you a little gossip; Emperor Huangtian now fights with just his fists.”
Huafeng: ???
There is such gossip!
