Is the reason for any failure simply that the person involved didn't try hard enough or tried in the wrong direction?

This theory is quite novel. At first glance, it seems to make no mistake. According to the theory of the white dove, as long as the person is hard-working and strong enough to ignore all obstacles, he can accomplish anything.

But such a person does not exist in reality. No one can ignore all obstacles in the world, not even a god.

There is no such thing as omniscience or omnipotence in this world.

However, achieving the goal mentioned by the white dove is not impossible.

In theory, as long as Jiang Ran has enough mental strength, unlimited time, and the [Wheel of Fate], there is nothing he cannot do.

Of course, this is only in theory.

"First, we need to know what exactly is hindering peace," White Dove stroked his long beard. "Then, we can fight against it."

Jiang Ran felt that Yang Kaixu must get along very well with this guy. The two of them would probably talk for days and nights. It was a good thing they didn't see each other.

Yang Kaixu is an absolute executor; once he has an idea, he really dares to do it!

"The question I raised seems to be about demons," Jiang Ran said, looking at Bai Ge. "Old sir, you've gone a bit off-topic."

"No, it's not off-topic!" White Dove grabbed the cane and slammed it hard on the floor, cracking the floorboards!

"The devil is the embodiment of evil in this world. As long as the devil is eliminated, all evil in the world can be eradicated!"

"Isn't that a bit too absolute a statement?"

What Bai Ge said before had some semblance of logic, but her remarks about demons clearly sound like utter nonsense.

“It doesn’t necessarily have to be true,” White Dove smiled. “It’s enough to make the people believe it is true.”

"Tell them that all evil in the world is caused by the devil, and that once the devil is dead, there will be a tomorrow of absolute peace!"

The white dove raised its cane and laughed loudly: "Anyone who commits evil has been possessed by the devil! To get rid of the devil, you must first remove its wings, so anyone who commits evil must be sentenced to death!"

What he wants is absolute good! An absolutely good world cannot tolerate the existence of any evil. Evil is evil, and whether it is murder, arson, or petty theft, it must be punished!

Jiang Ran realized that Bai Ge had no intention of eliminating the demon; he wanted to use the power of the demon's identity! As long as demons existed in the world, he would have a legitimate reason to carry out his theory!

Anyone who disobeys is a wing of the devil!

Bai Ge's ideas were even more extreme than Yang Kaixu's! Just hearing this theory made Jiang Ran feel somewhat uncomfortable.

Jiang Ran has always believed in the principle of equal reward and punishment. For every mistake made, one should receive the corresponding punishment. If someone steals, is he wrong? Of course he is. But does he deserve to die? Not necessarily!

White Dove's eyes gleamed: "I'm glad you came to talk to me today instead of attacking me directly. This proves that we might still be friends. Why not join me and create an absolutely peaceful world together!"

"Forget it..." Jiang Ran covered his face. "Now I know what it means to have nothing to say to each other. According to you, you've never actually dealt with demons, have you?"

“The existence of the demon is sufficient.” White Dove lowered her eyes. “I don’t need to deal with him.”

It turns out he's just a utopian thinker. Bai Ge knows even less than Kornodo, and Jiang Ran wasted so much time on him. It's really speechless.

"Then you're no longer of any use!"

Jiang Ran suddenly sprang into action, the ring on his hand flashing with light. While chatting with Bai Ge, he had been secretly gathering his strength. No matter what, you always have to be prepared for the worst!

boom!

A blinding flash of white light shattered the entire dove's dwelling into pieces! The little devils, who had anticipated this and fled to the outer courtyard, cried out in alarm and ran back into the street!

This is a battle at the level of "near gods," and they dare not participate, or even seek help from others.

The practice of candidates killing each other has been a tradition for over a hundred years, though it's not explicitly stated; everyone knows it.

Only the victors have the right to decide the rules.

Jiang Ran shielded Lin Zhi, and a strong wind blew by, filling the air with dust.

The same charged attack didn't cause this problem when it hit Corno before because Corno absorbed the entire charged attack with his own body, thus preventing it from affecting the surrounding environment.

This also shows that the white dove was not hit!

"You're really in a hurry, sir!"

Countless white scraps of paper danced in the air, then gathered into a human shape – a white dove!

"Since I dared to participate in the election, please don't underestimate me, sir—"

White Dove waved her staff, and a wind blade slashed towards her in an instant!

Jiang Ran used [Lost] to prevent Lin Zhi from getting injured, and Lin Zhi also used her talent at the same time to pull Jiang Ran to another dimension!

In the blink of an eye, Jiang Ran reappeared behind Bai Ge. Bai Ge smiled slightly, and her body once again split into countless pieces of paper!

Upon closer inspection, Jiang Ran discovered that these paper scraps had no physical form at all; they were merely a virtual light and shadow effect!

In this situation, the white dove also has no physical existence, and any attack is ineffective against it!

It's somewhat similar to the Joker's ability from before. As expected, those who are written into the rules are not easy to deal with!

Jiang Ran didn't have a second blade that would kill him instantly, so he prepared to use [Lost] to make the white dove lose its ability to become ethereal!

No, why is my mental energy being consumed so much?

Jiang Ran stopped using [Miracle] because the cost of making the white dove lose its ability to become ethereal was much higher than he had imagined!

Is it that certain rules are resisting his use of force to break the deadlock?

"In other words, are there other ways to break this deadlock?"

Jiang Ran recalled the rule about the white dove.

[Rule Fourteen: Beware of "white doves"; if necessary, you can seek help from "crows"]

Crow? Where is the crow? Who is the crow?

The white dove refers to a person, not a white dove. Therefore, the "crow" that corresponds to the white dove in the same rule most likely does not refer to a real crow.

White dove—crow?

Why must we imagine this as two separate people?!

The paper scraps rearranged, and the white dove swung its cane to attack. Jiang Ran dodged the attack and shouted in a low voice.

"The devil is not a synonym for evil."

"You are!"

"What you perceive as peace will ultimately lead to chaos!"