Chapter 584 Lou Yan's determination, the immortal body
The man talked for a long time, and Yu Cang roughly understood what was going on.
The Killing Army, as the name suggests, is definitely at odds with the Longevity Tent King's Court.
You teach people to live forever, so I will kill, creating a binary opposition.
As for the origins of the Immortal Army... there's more than one tribe within the Immortal Tent. Now that the Hunter Tribe's Emperor Khan has been unconscious for a long time, and the Imperial Preceptor has openly tampered with the scriptures, the Hunter Tribe must be filled with resentment.
In their view, what the national teacher is doing now seems to be an attempt to use the "Khan" to control the princes.
There are many powerful people in each tribe of the hunting tribe who can protect the country. However, they can become the strongest in the hunting tribe only because they are in the right position, have the right time, place and people. Naturally, there are people who are dissatisfied with them.
Many people asked to see Emperor Khan, but... the imperial teacher, who had the support of the Desolate Sect behind him, obviously didn't care about their thoughts.
Those who dared to resist and raise objections to the orders of the National Master were purged by his forces. Even some tribes with fierce tempers were brutally exterminated. Blood and bones forged the National Master's voice in the hunting tribe, allowing him to act with impunity.
However, the Longevity Camp is very large, and even with the support of the Desolate Sect, it is difficult for the National Master to kill everyone... Those tribes that are unwilling to surrender can only form a killing army, hoping to overthrow the National Master's rule.
However, for some unknown reason, the national teacher did not concentrate all his forces to suppress the rebellion, so the killing army slowly developed in secret.
but--
Yu Cang looked at the man trembling on the ground, his eyes narrowed slightly.
This killing army is not a good thing either.
Compared to the National Master, they just didn't completely turn to the Desolate Sect, but fundamentally, they still didn't take the people of the Hunter Clan seriously.
When supplies are scarce, rushing into villages and burning, killing and looting are basic operations - ordinary people who will sooner or later become human beings are not worth respecting.
Before you became a killing army, you would restrain yourself and abide by the rules of the court on the surface. Now that you have become a rebel, who will care about you?
From this perspective, the man was indeed right. Fleeing the village to join the rebels was nothing more than going from one hell to another. It was simply the difference between dying immediately and dying later.
Even the information about the rebel base was hearsay, perhaps a deliberate smokescreen. Even if they continued in this direction, they would not be able to find the rebels.
It is very likely that he was killed by a wild beast that appeared from nowhere on the way... just like what happened just now.
The logic was sound, and the Weeping Girl didn't sense any lying. For two Level 2 Soul Card Masters, the probability of concealing their emotions in front of the Weeping Girl was almost zero.
They look like two ordinary people.
But, speaking of it... it's a bit strange.
A thought flashed across Yu Cang's eyes.
When he met Salang before, he said that the National Master only wanted Yu Cang and Lou Yan to be alive. After Yu Cang "killed" Lou Yan with the will of the Star God, Salang was still very angry.
But that bounty... sounds like it means Lou Yan will be killed directly.
There is a possibility that the man had read it wrong - he had mistaken the reward. If the man really killed Lou Yan, he would not survive, but would become even more miserable because of the trouble he had caused.
However, there is another possibility.
That is... perhaps Lou Yan is not that important to the Imperial Master. Being alive is best, but not being alive doesn't matter.
But that is not something these two ordinary hunters can know.
But, unfortunately, after revealing this information, the two of them became completely worthless.
Still have to kill——
Yu Cang closed his eyes slightly. At this moment, Lou Yan seemed to notice the subtle change in Yu Cang's expression and suddenly became a little anxious.
He gritted his teeth and said directly: "Yu Cang, I have an idea, do you want to listen to it?"
"explain."
"I'll go back with these two hunters!"
Lou Yan seemed to have made some decision.
"We've already arrived at the Longevity Tent. I'm no longer important to you, am I?... I'll return to the tent with these two hunters!"
Yu Cang: "...what good will this do us?"
"You should be very interested in the Killing Army, right? You want to deal with the Imperial Master, and the Killing Army might be an ally you can win over. I'm the young prince of the Hunter Clan, and the Killing Army is definitely very interested in me. After I'm taken away by the Tent Court, you can spread the word and attract the Killing Army to attack the Tent Court, seizing the opportunity to reach a cooperation with them.
"Even if we don't reach a cooperation agreement, it will still muddy the waters in Changsheng's account, making it easier for you to act. This way, you can maximize my surplus value! Otherwise, if you hand me back to the National Master like this, you will definitely worry about what the National Master will get from me."
When saying this, Lou Yan was very serious. He kept looking into Yu Cang's eyes, his eyes were sincere and nervous.
Yu Cang's expression didn't change at all. He just listened quietly without saying a word.
When Lou Yan finished speaking, the atmosphere fell silent.
After a long while, Yu Cang said, "This is unnecessary."
Lou Yan was stunned: "What?"
"I say, your proposal is unnecessary. If we want to find the Killing Army, why should we hand you back to the tent?"
With Lou Yan in their hands, they can still spread the word to attract the Changsheng Army. At this time, Lou Yan can also be used as a bargaining chip.
Hearing Yu Cang's words, Lou Yan became anxious. He was about to speak when Yu Cang suddenly said:
"I'm curious, though—why did you save them?"
Lou Yan shook his head repeatedly: "I didn't..."
"Stop pretending. You said you wanted to go back to the tent with these two hunters, wasn't it just to let them survive? Persuading us to muddy the waters was also a reason for me to let them go."
The purpose of killing is to keep the secret from leaking out, but if the water is muddied, it doesn't matter whether it is kept secret or not.
Yu Cang looked at Lou Yan:
"Why? Just now these two people wanted to kill you, and now you want to save them."
“…”
"Besides, the bounty is for your death—putting aside the possibility that these two people are mistaken, perhaps you're no longer important in the eyes of the Imperial Master. If you return to the tent now, you might not even see your head tomorrow... Why do this for two ordinary people?"
After he finished speaking, Lou Yan's lips trembled and he couldn't help but lower his head.
After a long while, he said:
"...You're right, but the ordinary people you're referring to are the people of the Hunter Tribe. Do you know, Yu Cang... When I saw them wielding their blades at me, I felt only grief. The Great King's Court failed in its duty to educate and protect me. As the son of the Khan, supported by the people, even being killed by them was only natural.
"I'm too weak. I can't create powerful soul cards like you, fight like a hero, and protect countless people. This is all I can do. I won't give up on anyone I meet... If I really die, then I die. At least, I died in the Longevity Tent."
Yu Cang: "If you really died in the tent, it would be meaningless. The two people you tried so hard to save might be killed by others in the blink of an eye."
"...But at least I have a clear conscience." Lou Yan raised his head and gave Yu Cang a faint smile. "The Immortal Tent is already in such a state that it's impossible to reverse it. Even as a prince, I can't change anything. I can only save the person in front of me... Only in this way...
"So, Yu Cang, will you please grant me this? I know you harbored murderous intentions towards me the moment you met Fashi, but you held back because you thought I was still useful. I don't think you'll let me return alive to the Imperial Master, so... why not let me die before my people? That way, I won't betray my status as a prince..."
"If you think I'm trying to take advantage of this opportunity to escape, you can leave a timed soul card on me that will kill me when the timer expires... You're definitely capable of doing that."
“…”
Looking at Lou Yan, who had already disregarded life and death, Yu Cang couldn't help but have a complex emotion flash across his eyes.
From his observation, the Hunter Clan was rotten to the core, but he never expected that a little prince who had never left the royal court before could have such thoughts and awareness.
...No, perhaps it is because he has never left the royal court that this is the case.
Most people see royal status as a source of power, but they don't realize the responsibilities that go with it.
Lou Yan understood this, and he was qualified to be a king.
wrong.
Yu Cang's eyes fluctuated.
Compared to a king, he is more like a Buddha cutting off his flesh to feed an eagle.
...Forget it, the Buddhas in this longevity tent are not good people.
"Forget it." Yu Cang said, "Your plan is cumbersome, and there's no point in wanting to sacrifice yourself."
Lou Yan took a step forward: "But..."
Yu Cang interrupted directly: "And I said, if we want to find the Killing Army, why should we hand you back to the tent--"
After he finished speaking, Yu Cang turned his head and looked across the mountains and forests to a low cliff behind it.
"What do you think?"
Behind him, Wen Renge, who was watching the excitement, changed his expression.
What do you mean? Is there someone over there?
He quickly turned around, but found that the people around him did not look surprised.
Even Gu Jieshuang, who was at the same level as her, seemed to have turned her attention over long ago.
……All right.
As the strongest member of the team, Wen Renge had nothing to say. He placed his hand on the card box and began to be on guard in the direction Yu Cang was looking.
…
call……
A strange wind arose in the forest. Soon, the space on the low cliff was distorted, and it was like a curtain unfolding layer by layer. When everything disappeared, two figures were already standing there.
There was also a man and a woman, but the furs on them looked much higher quality than those of the two hunters on the ground.
The man was very tall and muscular. His brows were tightly furrowed when he appeared. The woman was a little petite, only about 1.5 meters tall. The height difference between the two was as much as 40 to 50 centimeters. Standing together, they looked like two different races.
The distorted space disappeared in the woman's hands and turned into a soul card. She looked at the few people and smiled. She was about to say something when the man behind her grabbed her collar.
"Huh?"
brush!
The man jumped down from the low cliff, landing as lightly as a feather, raising only a cloud of dust.
In his hands, the woman's hands and feet were not touching the ground. She dangled in the air for a long time before she folded her arms. Her expression was very indignant: "Why did you mention me all of a sudden?"
"It's impolite to talk to people from a high place."
"...When did brother become so polite?"
The man did not answer. After putting the woman on the ground, he bowed to the few people.
"I'm Nazhe, and this is my younger sister Najun. We're just passing by, so please forgive us if we've offended you."
Nazhe was paying his respects to Qiu Jindong.
But Qiu Jindong just nodded, and then looked at Yu Cang.
Nazhe looked a little surprised, but he reacted quickly and turned towards Yu Cang without making any noise.
"Hello, I'm Yu Cang."
"Yu Cang... That name doesn't sound like someone from the Hunter Tribe."
"I'm from Yan Country." Yu Cang smiled. "Was that iron man just now the work of the two of you?"
"What iron man? That's the Dharmakaya of Immortality!" Na Jun's eyes widened. "Of course it's us..."
"Little sister, don't talk nonsense."
Nazhe shouted softly, and immediately choked back the words in Najun's mouth.
She pursed her lips, crossed her arms, and said nothing more.
"Excuse me, everyone."
Nazhe saluted again, and then said:
"That Immortal Dharmakaya does have some connection with us, but it wasn't our doing. We also chased it all the way here."
Yu Cang nodded: "So... you call him the Eternal Dharmakaya? Why?"
"You don't know? ... Indeed, very few Yan people can enter the Longevity Tent." Nazhe paused, "I wonder if you know the 'Longevity Method'?"
"I know that."
"People practice the Dharma of Immortality in order to attain the Golden Body, which allows them to ascend to the Buddha's kingdom and sit at the seat of immortality. This Golden Body is the highest level of the Dharmakaya of Immortality... In addition, there are clay bodies, stone bodies, glass bodies, and so on. Iron bodies are also one of them."
"Oh?" Yu Cang raised his brows.
However, before he could ask, Tai Hina beside him suddenly interrupted:
"What Dharmakaya? It's just a crude way to circumvent pseudo-personality disorder."
Yu Cang looked in the direction of the voice, and Tai Chu yawned before continuing with the AI-synthesized voice:
"The Changsheng method is a card-banning method. It uses oneself as the material to refine a banned card, but this will backfire sooner or later... Changsheng is also smart. He thought of using a golden body to disguise the backlash. As the 'cultivation' deepens, the soul card master's body will gradually mutate and take on those strange appearances.
"In this way, by the time the backlash truly erupts, the Soul Card Master's body will have long since lost its vitality and become immobile. Even if a pseudo-personality disorder is triggered at this point, it won't be very harmful.
"The higher the so-called 'cultivation', the more beautiful the material of the Dharmakaya. Things like glazed gold and jade... If one cultivates to the highest level, one can indeed take on the appearance of a Buddha. However, it will be a hardship for the soul within, trapped within their own body, unable to live or die, until all their power is harvested by the 'Buddha Kingdom', and only then can they be freed."
Tai Hyun's words were light and light, but they made everyone present silent for a moment.
Na Jun glared at him: "What gives you the right to say that about Changsheng? That's... um..."
This time, Nazhe directly covered Najun's mouth.
He looked at Tai Hina, who was covered in a hood, and his eyes had become serious.
"Your Excellency is so knowledgeable about the art of immortality... May I ask, who are you...?"
Tai Hyun didn't even look over here.
"If you know it's presumptuous, there's no need to speak."
(End of this chapter)
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