Chapter 2690 - 2689: Insight

Jian Mu observed Ling Feng’s reaction and gained a new understanding of this visitor from another world.

"You don’t need to react so intensely. Such seemingly cruel acts are commonplace among the Human Race, and everyone thinks it’s normal. The demons can only blame the vessels’ misfortune." Jian Mu said nonchalantly.

Ling Feng looked at Chao Yun’s corpse and said calmly, "I’m not that surprised, just didn’t expect a world where propriety has collapsed like this. Do those among the Human Race feel no shame?"

Fei Fa chuckled, "Why would they feel shame? It’s all for the sake of becoming stronger. In the world of Jiuzhou, strength is revered. As long as you are powerful, who cares if your methods are righteous?"

Ling Feng remained silent.

Soon, faint points of light began to drift away from Chao Yun’s body. Ling Feng turned his head to see Chao Yun’s body gradually disintegrating.

Ling Feng was, after all, not cold-blooded. Unable to maintain his composure, he approached Chao Yun, trying to grasp the points of light emanating from Chao Yun’s body.

"What’s happening?" Ling Feng asked deeply.

Jian Mu merely shrugged while sitting on the ground, "Look, this is a normal phenomenon when a vessel dies. The Spiritual Energy and essence within him were long absorbed by the Time Artifact,"

"Once the Magic Artifact leaves the body, it can’t maintain its physical form due to the lack of Spiritual Energy, naturally becoming countless nascent points of light scattered in the world,"

"In a way, it’s good. There’s no corpse left, no gruesome scene remains." Jian Mu couldn’t resist reaching for a point of light, only for it to extinguish when inspected.

Ling Feng stared blankly at the little Taoist who had vanished completely into the world, feeling an indescribable sensation. After a long time, he turned around, his expression once again calm:

"How do you know about Chao Yue using people to refine artifacts?"

Jian Mu laughed, "More than a decade ago, I had just entered the world. Unexpectedly, I witnessed the old Taoist killing a fishing family in a small village, leaving only the newborn little Taoist,"

"I was quite shocked then, but I only mocked the old Taoist’s shameless act without taking any action. Can you guess what the old Taoist said to me back then?"

"Survival of the fittest. They are weaker than me, so naturally, I can dominate their lives."

"Hahaha, it’s truly pathetic. The family even let the old Taoist stay, fed him, and never imagined they wouldn’t see the next day’s sun."

Jian Mu laughed, slapping his thigh.

Ling Feng’s expression was rather indifferent, a stark contrast to his earlier anger and surprise.

Jian Mu gradually calmed down, staring at Ling Feng for a long time, "And you, human, how did you come to this world?"

Ling Feng remained silent.

But Jian Mu continued, "What’s the matter? Don’t want to make friends with us Devil Clan? Although we’re not of the same race, I can assure you we Devil Clan act with integrity,"

"There may be frequent conflicts among us, but we’ve never done such cruel acts as using human bodies to refine artifacts. Compared to the hypocrites of the Human Race, we Devil Clan can face our conscience,"

"Now that you know the ways of the Human Race, do you still want to side with them?"

Jian Mu’s words were full of temptation, yet each sentence held harsh truths and logic.

Jian Mu saw Ling Feng unmoved and resorted to a trump card, "If I’m not mistaken, you intend to compete for the Jiuzhou Secret Treasure, don’t you?"

Ling Feng finally opened his eyes, somewhat surprised at the Devil Clan’s insight and rhetoric.

"That’s right. I am indeed aiming for the Secret Treasure. How did you know that?" Ling Feng nodded.

"Hahaha, we’ve seen many visitors from other worlds. Most, upon knowing the Human Race’s baseness, ally with us and avoid the Human Race,"

"The resources in the Jiuzhou world are mediocre; nothing much worth coveting except the Secret Treasure of each generation that interests the strong and visitors from other worlds,"

"You must have also learned of this Secret Treasure’s traits; I believe no one would remain unmoved." Jian Mu stared into Ling Feng’s eyes.

Ling Feng slowly exhaled, "World-breaking Transmission."

Jian Mu nodded, "On the day the Secret Treasure appears, when heroes compete, countless might will emerge to seize it, and there will undoubtedly be rivers of blood, with everyone struggling to fend for themselves,"

"It would be the perfect time for us to go to war with the Human Race, catching them off guard!"

Ling Feng looked at Jian Mu, who was painting a grand blueprint, and smiled, "Aren’t you afraid I’ll inform the Human Race’s top brass by telling me something so important?"

"No, you won’t. I can see that you’re not a warm-hearted person. I don’t know your relationship with the little Taoist, but his death deeply affected you,"

"You seem to be someone passionate on the surface, but I know you’re actually selfish. You don’t care about the life or death of those around you; all your efforts are for yourself,"

"As long as you become stronger, no amount of strangers’ deaths will matter to you. You’re emotionally detached from strangers but harsh on yourself, deeply attached to those you care about,"

"You people are truly terrifying. I don’t want to become enemies with someone like you. I told you so much today because I want to avoid conflict and make your acquaintance,"

"You don’t need to help the Devil Clan, just remain neutral. I see your strength is formidable and will undoubtedly grow stronger, perhaps rivaling our Demon King,"

"You won’t help the Human Race, and of course, you won’t stand with the Devil Clan. But I can tell your definition and understanding of us and the Human Race have changed,"

"If possible, our Devil Clan would support your acquisition of that world Secret Treasure!"

Ling Feng chuckled lightly, "Doesn’t your Demon King want that Secret Treasure? I think it attracts all cultivators from both races greatly, right?"

But Jian Mu stood up and said, "Our current Demon King is a very proud individual. To be blunt, a stubborn and nearly foolish creature, despising these external Magical Treasures,"

"Seeking only to make oneself strong, taking the path of breaking laws with power, and will one day break through the world’s barriers with raw strength,"

"Naturally, it has no desire for this Secret Treasure."

Ling Feng pressed on, "What about the others? Do they have no thoughts about the Secret Treasure?"

"The other strong ones in our race certainly have their ideas, but if using this Secret Treasure means you’ll not help the Human Race, not impede our Devil Clan, or perhaps help us win the war,"

"I believe they won’t voice objections, considering the enduring enmity between the two races. You can’t comprehend how much we yearn to completely wipe out the other race or crush them beneath our feet!"

Jian Mu clenched his fist tightly, his eyes filled with a burning determination.

Ling Feng finally stood up, nodding, "If I recall correctly, your name is Jian Mu, right? I admit you’re remarkably clever, and your judgment of my character is very perceptive,"

"You’ve accurately assessed my intentions as well. I underestimated your Devil Clan, not expecting such an outstanding member among you,"

"However, I cannot accept the terms you’ve proposed. I’ll rely on my own strength to obtain the Secret Treasure,"

"But I also won’t meddle in your war against the Human Race. Whether or not today’s events occurred, I wouldn’t help either side,"

"I’m merely an outsider who stumbled into this place. I have pressing matters to attend to and don’t wish to linger long, so I’ll leave after acquiring the Secret Treasure,"

Ling Feng turned around, his back to Jian Mu, "I look forward to meeting you in another world. If my judgment is correct, you’ll become the most powerful person in Jiuzhou,"

"The conflict between the Human and Devil races will find its end in your hands!"

Ling Feng leapt onto Little Fei’s back and left Dongzheng Mountain.

Fei Fa and Jian Mu watched Ling Feng’s departing figure, both somewhat dazed.

Fei Fa patted Jian Mu’s shoulder, "What was that guy talking about in his last few sentences? And can he really stay out of the war? I find humans untrustworthy; they always have one thing on their face, another behind."

"I won’t misjudge. He certainly won’t assist the Human Race," Jian Mu stated confidently, muttering, "But I think he’s wrong about his future predictions,"

"What conflict between humans and devils ending in my hands, becoming the strongest or whatever, must be mistaken..."

Jian Mu looked at the longsword in his hand, his gaze shifting from confusion to determination.