The three remained silent for a long time. Zhang Rong first glanced at Chi Chen, who was still immersed in shock, then turned to Xiao Rulai and spoke first:
"You just said that although he died, he left behind the 001 sequence taboo 'Hope'? So you mean that 'Hope' is currently with Chi Chen?"
After a person dies, their forbidden abilities separate and remain?
This is simply too unbelievable. Is it no wonder that it is the most special 001 sequence?
Xiao Rulai also glanced at Chi Chen and replied:
"Yes, this is a secret that only the Commander-in-Chief of the Secret Bureau has ever known. 'Hope' is a seed that glows with white light. After that battle, that person disappeared. But at the time, everyone believed that he was not dead. Until one day, the seed of 'Hope' appeared in front of the Commander-in-Chief of the Great Xia Dynasty. Along with it, there was only one short sentence from that person."
"I am leaving, but I have left behind a seed called hope, which will bloom into a flower of hope when the darkness finally falls."
After Xiao Ru finished speaking, he looked at Chi Chen with some complicated feelings. Now that the seed of hope had been chosen by him, it also meant that the real darkness would soon descend.
He didn't know the exact time; it might be long, or it might be short.
This is also the biggest reason why Xiao Rulai is now anxious to eliminate the major cancer in the Great Xia war zone, because he doesn't know how much time Great Xia, or even the entire Blue Star, has left to prepare for the arrival of the real Dark Night that the person mentioned.
"But why Chi Chen of all people?"
Zhang Rong continued to ask, until five years ago, no, even until a few months ago, Chi Chen had never had the slightest connection with the taboo. After Chi Chen joined the Green Face Squad, Zhang Rong naturally investigated the background of Chi Chen's parents and ancestors, but it turned out that even before the taboo appeared, there had never been a taboo ability user in Chi Chen's family history.
Why would the once most powerful 001 sequence, after breaking away from that former human supreme being, choose an ordinary person like Chi Chen nearly a hundred years later?
"Could it be that Chi Chen is him?"
Xiao Rulai suddenly thought of a possibility and looked at Chi Chen with some complicated feelings.
Chi Chen was slightly taken aback, then thought of a possibility, and his expression also showed a bit of bitterness.
If it's really as they think, then is he still himself?
"No, even in this bizarre and fantastical world, even someone as powerful as he once was, there's no way he could be reincarnated!"
But Xiao Rulai shook his head firmly and looked at the two of them.
Upon hearing this, Chi Chen breathed a huge sigh of relief.
Even though Chi Chen had seen that person's invincible battle posture in that image, in this world, Chi Chen thought, no one has lived with their own memories for decades and then suddenly one day, someone tells you that you are the reincarnation of a big shot, right?
Some people may gladly accept it, or even feel excited about it, because what awaits them may be as glorious as their past life, or even a broader view.
But Chi Chen was unwilling. He didn't want to be anyone else; he only wanted to always be the person he knew.
"As for why the Seed of 'Hope' chose Chi Chen, we are not entirely sure!"
Xiao Ru glanced at Chi Chen. In fact, he hadn't finished speaking. Even though they had used countless examples to prove that there was no such thing as reincarnation in this world, since the 001 sequence was named 'Hope', was there a possibility that reincarnation could actually happen under 'Hope'?
"Then, why did that masked demon king appear in my house five years ago?"
Chi Chen, who had been silent all along, finally spoke up. He looked at Xiao Rulai, eager to know an answer.
Did I have anything to do with the deaths of my parents five years ago?
Even if 'hope' chose me, why did that demon king with the ghost face also appear at the same time?
"This matter begins with the situation I just mentioned, where 'hope' began to stir up trouble decades ago."
Xiao Rulai glanced at Chi Chen with some pity, but a hint of anger also appeared in his eyes.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Rong and Chi Chen both looked at Xiao Rulai quietly, waiting for him to continue.
Xiao Rulai continued:
"About thirty years ago, the 'Hope' that had been dormant underground suddenly stirred. That person's aura appeared for a moment that day. After that, the god who claimed to be on the first throne of the Heretical Forbidden House somehow learned of the existence of Hope. It is said that on that day, he heard the whispers of the gods, who said that the baby boy who would be born on the day of the full sun twelve years later, which is the fifteenth of July, would become the only true king of this world in the future!"
Upon hearing this, Chi Chen was taken aback, because he was born on July 15th eighteen years ago.
Chi Chen clenched his fists tightly, his short nails digging deep into his palms with his force. He already knew what Xiao Rulai was going to say next.
Sure enough, the next second, Xiao Rulai said angrily:
"For the sake of that so-called divine language, which is neither true nor false and is ethereal, the Forbidden Tribunal actually planned for more than ten years, planting countless spies in my Great Xia. In the end, they even went so far as to expose their existence and, over the years, found all the male infants in my Great Xia war zone who uttered sounds on that day, and then continuously carried out killings!"
Initially, they were somewhat restrained, and because of this, even though the number of deaths during that period was not small, it didn't attract much attention in the context of frequent mysterious events. However, later, the Bureau of Secret Investigation gradually discovered clues and began to investigate. Subsequently, the Forbidden Heretic Organization stopped hiding and began a larger operation. Five years ago, on that night, nearly ten thousand mysterious events occurred simultaneously throughout the entire Great Xia Dynasty. It was on that day that the seed of 'hope' suddenly vanished from this place!
After Xiao Ru finished speaking, he sighed again and continued:
"I think it was during that time that the secret of 'Hope' came to the attention of some high-ranking members of the Secret Bureau. Some of them had evil thoughts at that time. Although 'Hope' disappeared without a trace, there were still clues to follow. Not many children survived that day. After investigation, several hundred children were eventually identified, one of whom was naturally Chi Chen."
Upon hearing what had happened, Chi Chen was stunned, as if struck by lightning. His guess was correct; his parents had indeed died at the hands of the Ghost-Faced Demon King because of his birth.
Seeing Chi Chen's appearance, even someone as experienced as Xiao Rulai, who had weathered countless storms, didn't know how to comfort the young man before him.
No matter how outstanding Chi Chen is in ordinary times, no matter how powerful he is in battle, Chi Chen is still just a boy who has just turned eighteen.
His parents died protecting him, and now that Chi Chen knows they died because of his birth, he naturally finds it even harder to accept the truth.
"After that, the secret of 'Hope' changed from being known only to the Commander-in-Chief to being known only to a small number of people in the high command. However, within the high command, two voices also emerged."
One side believed that all the surviving children should be gathered in the capital for management and observation, while the other side believed that this should not be done. Firstly, they had suspected that there must be a traitor within the Bureau of Slaying Secrets, otherwise even the Forbidden Heretic Organization could not have planted so many spies within the Great Xia. Centralized management might make them more dangerous. Secondly, at that time, they did not know whose body 'Hope' was in, so naturally the Forbidden Heretic Organization did not know either. They believed that the status quo should be maintained, as long as people were secretly protecting Chi Chen and the others. This would force the Forbidden Heretic Organization and the traitors within the Great Xia to constantly reveal their secrets!
And so, the two sides secretly clashed for five years, until recently, when the heretical forbidden sanctuary outside the walls suddenly became active, and the frequency of the mysterious group's attacks on the walls gradually increased. I knew then that they were finally about to lose their temper!
Xiao Rulai recounted the events in one breath. He had naturally supported the second viewpoint back then, and it was based on that that he had laid out his plans to this day, which led to the fierce battle a few days ago.
"Then, was the masked demon that appeared in Lin Bai's house a few months ago also arranged by them? Why was it Lin Bai's house, and not mine?"
Chi Chen raised his head, his eyes appearing somewhat dim.
"I'm not entirely sure about this either; perhaps there was some mistake in their arrangements."
Xiao Rulai was also baffled by this. The other party had clearly gone to great lengths to set up a barrier to disrupt the perception of their personnel, so why did the mysterious location of the barrier appear out of place?
Afterwards, Xiao Rulai and Zhang Rong sent Chi Chen aside and the two talked alone for about half an hour. During this time, they had a few arguments, but judging from Xiao Rulai's expression, he eventually compromised with Zhang Rong on some things.
The three then left the underground space. Xiao Rulai went straight back to the temporary command post, while Chi Chen followed Zhang Rong absentmindedly the whole way.
"Chi Chen, Captain, you're back!"
Inside the hotel room, Lin Bai saw two figures appear by the door and excitedly approached them. However, when he saw the absent-minded Chi Chen, he instantly sensed the awkward atmosphere between the two.
"I'll go out for a bit. If you need anything, just call the front desk or give me a call!"
Zhang Rong glanced down at Chi Chen, knowing that Chi Chen had something he wanted to say to Lin Bai.
I wonder how Lin Bai would treat his now brotherly friend if he knew that his mother might have died because of Chi Chen?
Zhang Rong sighed inwardly and went out the door.
The smile on his face instantly turned resolute after he stepped out the door. The heretical forbidden zone will be eradicated one day, and the one who can do that will be the boy in the room.
Although Chi Chen was currently suffering a heavy blow and was completely dejected, Zhang Rong knew that the boy would soon be able to pull himself together.
From what Zhang Rong learned from Lin Bai that Chi Chen went to save him without hesitation, and from the day Zhang Rong saw Chi Chen rush into the flames without any regard for anything, Zhang Rong knew that even though that boy had always been in darkness, there was always light in his heart, and for that light, that boy was even willing to risk his life.
Perhaps this is why the seed called 'hope' chose to take root and sprout in Chi Chen's body?
After all, the one from the past also rose from the darkness.
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