Chapter 143 Non-human, Energy Body, Forum
Qi Heng is not human.
Their meeting was indeed part of a deception.
After the three learned the news, they fell into a subtle daze, slowly absorbing this earth-shattering news. After all, this was not something they had been prepared for.
The barrage also became sluggish.
So much so that after Bai Zhou finished his statement which was tantamount to self-destruction, the scene suddenly fell into dead silence, with only those pairs of eyes with trembling pupils remaining.
"Cats aren't people???"
"Ah? Energy body? Ah? Special bodies are energy bodies, and energy bodies are not human beings? What kind of cheating player is this who combines the essence of heaven and earth?"
"No wonder... the cat is so loved by the black fog, and always gets swallowed (?)"
"Energy bodies don't have souls... so Qi Heng's copies can't be born in the dungeon, and mirrors can't reflect his shadow. He is in the balance between players and NPCs. No wonder the copies won't attack him. His emotions can't be distinguished at all??"
"Then there's the answer to why cats can self-destruct... maybe they were born with this ability?"
"So Xiao Heng is born with this ability? This is almost on the same level as the natural sword body in the immortal cultivation literature (dumb)"
"In the end, no one cared about what Day-nii said (heartbroken) He was the one who instigated the meeting between Cat and the trio!!"
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[I guessed that this would be your reaction.] 】
The young man who told the shocking news frowned.
[I didn't expect that the calmest person was the person involved at that time. He has grown really well. If he were still alive, it would only be a matter of time before he becomes a high-level psychic. 】
[What a pity.] 】He sighed.
Why did you want him to meet us? 】Ye Yunhe asked in a hoarse voice, she took a deep breath, [It's meaningless to use those stupid high-sounding words to get by, what exactly do you want to do? 】
In the picture, the clear blue sky is covered by dark clouds, the thick clouds cover the sun, the air is filled with the damp smell of dust, and a rainstorm is about to come.
The young man leaned against the railing, and the cold metal touched his back, causing a sharp and intense pain.
I once had a dream. 】
Bai Zhou lowered his eyes and answered irrelevantly: [In that dream, Dark Nest successfully created an energy body half a year ago, which enhanced the strength of a series of cultists. The Battle of Zhuolu was thus attacked violently, and the competition ended in a tragic way, catching the enemy completely off guard. 】
[Countless casualties.] All the people with superpowers who had not yet fully grown died, the righteous were severely hit, and the people were terrified. Thus, the forces of decency began to decline. 】
[Until a special copy came to the land, and it spread over time to occupy a larger area. Accordingly, the superpower team went to clean up, but were trapped in the copy and faced a life or death choice. 】
[That being broke its promise and became even more vicious after devouring four souls. He declared that unless more souls were paid as tribute to him, he would cover the entire world in his own black fog. 】
[It was an extremely dark moment.] 】
The black fog spread larger and larger, just like his appetite was growing larger and larger. Those with special abilities were clearly priced, and ordinary people were sent into His mouth like gifts, just to gain a little breathing space.
The covetous eyes of the Dark Nest and the continuous decrease in the number of people with special powers have caused the power of justice to plummet. The safe zone is getting smaller and smaller. People are huddled in small shelters. Hope turns into despair, hanging over everyone's head.
That existence suddenly disappeared one day. It's like being tired of playing a game, leaving only a mess and a lingering breath.
The end is near.
[The ending in the dream was too tragic.] 】 Daytime caresses the grain of the wooden sign. The amulet soaked in blood emits an indelible smell of rust, which blends with the original light wood fragrance of the wooden sign, and is extremely pungent. [I will not allow it to happen again. 】
Dream?
The three of them stood there quietly, their chests feeling heavy and depressed. They were filled with disbelief. Their worldview was refreshed and replaced time and time again.
Could it be that the inexplicable appearance of daylight on the eve of the Battle of Zhuolu was due to this so-called dream? But the ending of the Dark Nest attack was indeed changed, and the special copy did come true, revealing a choice that should only be known by the parties involved.
Is this a dream? Or foreknowledge? How could they explain why the young man knew so much about the special copy?
This is simply too ridiculous.
So in this chess game called "change", where exactly do they and Qi Heng stand? Where will the holder place them? To complete the "mission" that was forcibly assigned to them.
Lin Muyu forced himself to suppress the surprise in his heart, his heart beating so fast that it hurt: [So you spent so much time planning this game and won our trust, only to let Xiaoheng die in that copy? 】
[How could that be?] 】Bai Zhou dismissed it lightly,【It should be said that it was so that he could die together with that existence and save eight or even more lives by himself. This is my purpose. 】
[After all, there would be no more suitable candidate than him. Even if it is the optimal solution, there will be sacrifices. In order to minimize the losses, I have made too many preparations. 】
[Fortunately, this is the best ending.] 】He lowered his brows and said softly,【He is also willing, isn't he? 】
[But this is not a reason for you to control his life! 】
Si Yu'an almost roared out in anger, his eyes red: [You didn't even give him the right to choose? ! Did he grow up through all this hard work just to follow your instructions and die on that day? ! 】
[He is alive, he has his own thoughts and heartbeat, he is not your tool! 】
[I don’t understand what you mean by optimal solution, nor do I understand what the best ending is! All I know is that my companion is dead! And you don't even treat him as a living being! 】
[It’s obvious that I would rather die! At least don't... let him die alone in such a lonely place! 】
The brown-haired young man choked up, his eyes swollen and painful with salty tears, and the bitterness flowing in his throat solidified and seemed to suffocate him.
Confused thoughts entangled in Si and An's brains, eventually forming an unsolvable knot. He could never answer the multiple-choice question between human life and other lives, and he hated all the people who set the questions.
He began to think of the boy uncontrollably.
From the confusion at birth, to finally understanding the principles of the world through hard work, living in this strange world with false memories, and often having a blank expression is nothing but the deep confusion in the heart.
With the company of his companions, the boy finally understood emotions and learned to protect others. He worked hard to prevent the end of the world, but fell heavily from the highest point of his life. He was bound and dragged into the mud by the so-called "mission". He could not even say "I don't want to", but "I'm sorry".
The moment he opened his eyes, he was destined to die, and become a chess piece that was bound to be broken in the chess game.
How would he feel the moment he found out his identity, the moment the cruel truth was revealed to him in broad daylight?
[Is that so? You think so.] 】
But the culprit who was glared at didn't care at all, or he didn't care about their so-called anger at all. He lowered his head hypocritically, as if looking at a child who was making unreasonable trouble. Those seemingly good tempers were nothing more than indulgence towards the weak who could not cause any waves.
[Being too emotional is not a good thing. 】He said calmly,【Do you really think it is a good idea to fill the endless void with countless lives? 】
[Go ask your beloved boss, what choice will they make? Will they ignore my actions or speak righteously to me like you? 】
[Do you really think that my appearance here does not have the tacit consent of certain people? 】
[…That’s just what you think the future is.] 】Si Yu'an's voice was hoarse, and his tears tried hard to cover his vision. He stared at the young man with a blurred face in front of him with his eyes wide open, [I don't believe it, nor will I admit that this is the best solution. We have the ability to change it. 】
Bai Zhou tilted his head and looked at the three people quietly. After a moment, he seemed unable to hold back his laughter and snorted.
[Is that so... You have the ability to change.] 】He repeated with a half-smile.
【——! ! 】
A buzzing sound.
It was as if the brain was hit hard. A sharp and piercing pain came from the temple and spread to every part of the limbs. It almost made people bite off their tongues and lie on the ground, rolling over and over in an attempt to calm the extreme pain.
It was as if a silk thread was piercing into the skin, stirring the flesh and blood madly, breaking the bones, and mixing the flesh and bones together. The mental network wailed, thrown into chaos by an irresistible force.
There was darkness before my eyes, and only the persistent tinnitus remained.
Ye Yunhe clenched his teeth tightly, his breathing became disordered, and the soft flesh beside his teeth was bitten unconsciously. The blood that flowed out instantly formed a pool and filled his entire mouth. She didn't know when she fell to her knees, and her head was still dizzy.
No one expected the sudden attack during the day.
Rather, even if we had anticipated it, we couldn't have stopped it. It was at such a fast speed that before the opponent could react, the silk thread constructed by the supernatural power had already pierced into the chest and took his life.
There is no doubt that high-level psychics have a crush on those with potential.
[What can you do to change it... kneel down and beg for mercy? 】
Bai Zhou looked down at the three people who were choking and coughing weakly, and saw them trying their best to get up, but under the increasing pressure, they once again touched the ground with one knee and knocked it down hard.
[Your special abilities are indeed valuable, but this does not mean you have the power to defeat your current weak strength. Even if time goes back and you return to the time when your companion is still alive, you cannot change the outcome and can only witness his death once again. 】
[Of course you can hate me.] 】He walked past the three people who were leaning over, and the light tail of his voice disappeared in the wind.
The young man's sleeves fluttered as he stepped out of the door. The chain was kicked into the corner, making a buzzing sound.
[I never regret any decision I made. For the arrival of dawn, all the efforts are worth it. The hatred from the weak cannot shake me in the slightest. The game has come to an end. The ending I wrote will cover up the tragedy. 】
[Goodbye, all three.] 】
[Looking forward to seeing you next time.] 】
The feeling of oppression suddenly dissipated, and the three of them immediately helped each other to stand up and looked back.
The daylight had vanished.
With my brain still clamoring with discomfort, the discarded wooden sign fell to the ground, rolled to the wall and fell over. A deep burn mark was left on the pure white wall, telling the three people that this was not an illusion.
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The new chapter released by the cartoonist perfectly stole the attention of all the speculation posts, becoming the undisputed number one in popularity and also slapping the faces of a series of posters.
Bai Zhou personally told the truth that the protagonists and Qi Heng were just important pieces in the chess game, and an indispensable part before dawn. It's all nonsense to miss the old friends or care for the younger generations. He just approached the protagonists because he saw their value. His coldness towards the boy was also because the boy subconsciously disliked him, so he designed to gain the trust of the protagonists. Comparing them two by one, few of those speculations were actually true.
It is neither pure black nor pure white. On the dividing line between black and white, daytime is the chaotic yet balanced point in the center. Everything he does is writing his own future, and his actions cannot be judged as good or evil.
The character of the affectionate and amiable senior collapsed in an instant, turning into an extremely contrasting one. This undoubtedly caused a drastic change in the readers who loved him, but correspondingly, it also made the popularity of this character even more discontinuous. At the same time, a character named Qi Heng also jumped up from the back position and became the second most popular character.
Those who couldn't accept it felt like they were being cheated. They turned from fans to haters and cursed angrily on the forum. When they were met with sarcastic remarks from other people, a war of words broke out.
"OP: No? How could such a person who disregards human life and even killed an important character be the most popular? And he is also the hidden protagonist? The cartoonist was crazy about giving daytime shots from the beginning, and in the end he slapped both the positive and negative factions in the face. Isn't it disgusting? He took advantage of it and even crushed the protagonists?"
"2L: Are you okay?"
"3L: I agree with the original poster. I feel as disgusted as if I had eaten (beep——), so the cat just died like this? Was it used as a stepping stone for someone else?"
"4L: Are you crazy? Don't people have two sides? A person's complexity is his charm, okay? The cartoonist never mentioned the daytime camp from the beginning. He is a character that is neither black nor white (speechless.jpg)"
"5L: With Cat Cat's status and popularity, it will definitely not end so hastily. Maybe there will be a chance in the revival match."
"6L: A pure passerby. I think this chapter of Bai Zhou made me appreciate his charm. I like this kind of chaotic person who will do anything to achieve his goal. XD"
"7L: You're asking for trouble, aren't you? Don't you see where this is?"
"8L: So what? This post was created by you. Is it OK to post anything you want in a public place?"
"9L: Stop arguing. Although Bai Zhou has his own problems that people don't approve of, it's not right to say that he killed Neko Neko... He was a child with a strong tendency to self-destruct. He would be willing to sacrifice himself to save his friends, right?"
"10L: It's very different, isn't it? After becoming friends with the trio, Cat has become much more mentally stable and has learned to cherish himself. I believe that he is willing to sacrifice his life for this. If it is the fact that he took the initiative to take on this mission, it doesn't matter. But his birth and death were pushed forward by humans, and Bai Zhou was the culprit of his life tragedy. He is obviously also a person, right?"
"11L: Help, is there anyone who can sympathize with our cat? How can a character be a miserable child from birth? From the extent of his nightmares and PTSD, it is clear that Bai Zhou never cared about his life at all. He just used him as a bomb that was bound to die. Even if he died or died, he couldn't even rest in peace on the forum (bitter.jpg). When I was happy for him to get the dagger, I never thought that the dagger would be used like this in the end..."
"12L: But it is undeniable that this is the best way. Each character has his or her own charm. There is no need to attack the characters just because you disagree. It is impossible for a comic with this theme to be harmonious (sadness)"
"13L:? What do you mean by the best way..."
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There are hundreds of floors of fierce verbal battles here.
At this moment, Song Ling, who had not yet come to his senses, stared blankly at the black screen of his mobile phone. He felt that there was a loading button spinning continuously in his mind, just like his confused nerves at the moment.
"No!" He slammed the table, "I have too much to say right now! Go to the forum!"
He still has an unfinished post hanging there!
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