Chapter 221 What if I say I just want to try it? Desire is like...
Xie Huaiyan's sensitivity exceeded Yun Fuyu's expectations.
Yun Fuyu was stunned.
"I......"
Xie Huaiyan asked softly, "Are you the Holy Son, or Xiaoyun?"
After Yun Fuyu came back, Xie Huaiyan was still shrouded in the fear of losing Yun Fuyu, fearing that at some point Yun Fuyu would become that cold-blooded Son of God again.
Xie Huaiyan was haunted by nightmares because he witnessed Yun Fuyu's departure.
Xie Huaiyan always dreams that the World Tree takes Xiaoyun away, and the Holy Son of the Holy See takes away Xiaoyun's body and turns Xiaoyun into a person who does not recognize him.
Everyone was celebrating the return of the Son of God, and no one cared about the little kid sitting in a corner of the experimental base, secretly watching the spring.
It’s like Xiaoyun was just a sacrifice.
Give up your body and erase your existence.
Whenever this happened, Xie Huaiyan would wake up from a nightmare covered in cold sweat.
If he leaves, who will still remember Xiaoyun?
Xiaoyun who loves candy, Xiaoyun who reads in his arms, Xiaoyun who draws on the book...
Only he knows about these little clouds.
He had to find a way to use writing and illusion to reproduce everything so that everyone would remember Yun Fu Yu.
At least... Xiaoyun will live in human memory.
This is something the Vatican cannot erase.
It is this belief that has kept Xie Huaiyan alive until now.
Xie Huaiyan's eyes carefully examined Yun Fuyu's face, as if the answer to his soul was hidden in the outline. If he looked more closely and more clearly, he could use his mortal eyes to keep him in this world, and no one could take him away.
Xie Huaiyan said softly, "I don't want you to leave. Will you always be Xiaoyun?"
The sound of the wind passed through, and the silent rustling sound passed through the corridor in the afternoon.
After a long time, the cool and delicate palm was raised, and the fingers smoothed the space between Xie Huaiyan's eyebrows.
Her clear black eyes saw through all his anxiety and promised earnestly:
"I will always be Xiaoyun."
Xie Huaiyan was silent for a long time and let out a long sigh.
No matter what, even if he really looks like some unknown person...as long as Yun Fuyu can stay by his side and live a peaceful and happy life, that's all that's fine.
He took Yun Fuyu's hand, and the two walked side by side, back to the World Tree.
Today Yun Fuyu's hair was braided into some delicate little braids, and the craftsmanship was skillful, and the style seemed familiar.
Xie Huaiyan raised his hand and gently stroked Yun Fuyu's hair.
"It's very similar to the braid you wore for the Chief Investiture Ceremony. Did your teammates braid it for you?"
Yun Fuyu: "Yeah."
The smile in Xie Huaiyan's eyes faded a little, and he suddenly asked:
"Why do you think I'm the president of the student union at the military academy, while your friends... like Lin Chaosheng, are just ordinary students?"
Yun Fuyu thought for a moment, "Family, connections, and talent are all essential."
The student organizations on campus are nothing more than a reflection and miniature of the power relations among various families.
No matter how outstanding Lin Chaosheng is, he cannot become the president of the student union.
This is the limitation of objective conditions.
Moreover, the restrictions Lin Chaosheng faces are far more than these.
While people from wealthy families were immersed in libraries, Lin Chaosheng worked part-time there. While nobles were networking in clubs, Lin Chaosheng worked part-time in coffee shops.
He also has to face a lifeless home and shoulder the responsibility of taking care of his parents.
In this way, Lin Chaosheng cherished time like gold, and his eyes raised and lowered from the mountain of books, but he was always one step behind others.
The reason for being slow is the difference in family background.
Lin Chaosheng was very smart and had excellent grades in middle school.
If there hadn't been that pollution disaster, if his spiritual power hadn't awakened, he would probably have taken a similar path to Ye Congjian.
But he happened to encounter that pollution.
Ordinary people have very poor risk resistance, and it only takes one disaster for their lives to go from peaceful to the bottom.
After falling, the environment will erode a person's spirit and will, and endless negative feedback will pull people down and shatter all efforts.
Under such circumstances, Lin Chaosheng was still able to apply to enter the First Military Academy, which was already extremely outstanding.
Xie Huaiyan raised his eyebrows and looked at Yun Fuyu very deliberately:
"You are considerate of him."
Yun Fuyu bumped his forehead against his shoulder, and Xie Huaiyan quickly protected it, fearing that his forehead would hit the shoulder ornament.
Yun Fuyu: "I understand you very well."
Xie Huaiyan's situation is not easy either. The competition he faces is a battle of life and death. He can only win, not lose.
Both kinds of life are extremely difficult, and if you take a wrong step, you will fall into the abyss.
Xie Huaiyan asked in a low voice: "If you think I have it hard, why are you still speaking for the resistance?"
Yun Fuyu blinked and looked into Xie Huaiyan's eyes which were as dark as a deep pool.
He could sense that Xie Huaiyan didn't mind losing power.
This was more like an extracurricular discussion. Teacher Xie wanted to discuss some unavoidable topics with Yun.
Yun Fuyu said seriously, "With the same talent, starting from different starting lines, we will get very different results. I want to narrow the gap at the starting line."
Xie Huaiyan: "What if I say that my starting point is higher than his because my ancestors worked harder?"
Yun Fuyu shook his head: "The protection of our ancestors is only part of the starting line, it cannot summarize the gap between the starting lines."
The achievements of our ancestors have led to the disparity in wealth, power and status, the protection of the upper class and the high and low, and countless illegal activities that are hidden in the dark.
If not for this, Yun Fuyu would not have been inexplicably branded as a sinner when he was innocent.
Xie Huaiyan: "Well, then the next question. One day we will die. When that time comes, the new leaders will want to encircle and suppress the resistance. How will the resistance rely on?"
Yun Fuyu: "Rely on strength. Only strength can overthrow the powerful."
Xie Huaiyan's voice was like the sound of flowing spring water, and he narrated the story neither hurriedly nor slowly.
"Yes. The rebels can violently rebel against the Seven Towers' rule, overthrow the Xie family, and occupy the Yongyao Tower. Then what?"
He gently touched Yun Fuyu's head and answered the questions on his own.
"Then, we will reward officials based on their merits. Those who deserve honors will receive them, and those who deserve official positions will receive them."
"The rebels want fairness. But those who contribute more should get more. This is the embodiment of fairness."
"So it's only natural that Lin Chaosheng's children and grandchildren will be standing on the foundation laid by Lin Chaosheng, standing on his shoulders, and having better resources than others, just like many children of noble birth."
"In two or three generations, they will become the new Xie family. But they might change their name to the Lin family."
"Now, tell me, is this fair?"
Xie Huaiyan sighed.
"That brings us back to the definition of fairness, which is complex and complex, and everyone has a different definition. But that doesn't matter. The rebels have the freedom to speak, at least for now. They can put aside all academic definitions and concerns and, like those who overthrew dynasties thousands of years ago, shout: 'This is unfair!'"
Xie Huaiyan's voice was very light:
"This is truly unfair. Or rather, humans are simply unfair. The inherent evil in humans determines that they will never achieve fairness."
“People who think it’s reasonable will do everything they can to protect their own interests.
Those who feel it is unreasonable should either learn to adapt to the rules and then push for changes, or...be like the rebels and try to overthrow everything and rebuild the rules."
Yun Fuyu also sighed, "I know. I just look young, not really only twenty years old."
When the World Tree visited the human world, it witnessed the change of dynasties and the struggle for power.
At that time, Xiaoyun thought that there are not only good people among humans, but also so many bad people.
Later, when small animals and plants became part of the human race, Xiaoyun realized that it wasn't just humans who were like this; all creatures with thoughts couldn't escape this.
Desire is like a curse that entangles all living beings.
Unsatisfied desires are the source of pollution.
Xie Huaiyan asked again, "Then why do you still want to help? Xiaoyun, humans are like this. Let them solve the problem themselves. You have already done a lot, don't worry about them anymore."
The greed and selfishness in human groups are endless and can never be eliminated.
At certain times, people come together for some common and powerful desire to resist foreign enemies.
The barriers caused by interests will be temporarily eliminated.
But once the common crisis and enemy are eliminated, human beings become enemies of each other again.
Yun Fuyu raised his hand. He looked into Xie Huaiyan's eyes, brushed his eyelashes with his fingers, and saw through the emotions hidden beneath the calm narration.
"You're scared."
Xie Huaiyan looked stunned, and covered Yun Fuyu's hand which was on the side of his face with his hand.
After a moment, he lowered his eyes and admitted it.
"...Yes. I am indeed afraid. Xiaoyun, you don't know that for the past seven years, I have dreamed of you leaving every day."
Xie Huaiyan frowned, turned his head and kissed the soft palm, and the hot breath he exhaled as he spoke fell between Yun Fuyu's fingers.
"I can't lose you a second time."
Yun Fuyu said jokingly, "I have recovered my memory, who can do anything to me?"
Xie Huaiyan held Yun Fuyu's hand tightly, his palm trembling.
"Not now, but what about later? After what happened with the Zong family, they all know that the Son of God can be stolen, and there are even ways to escape the Vatican's pursuit."
"They also know that you not only want to be the Holy Son of the Seven Towers, but also the Holy Son of the Resistance."
"Your current situation is already much more dangerous than before. Once we're gone, who will guarantee your safety when you're reborn in the next life?"
If you can steal the Son of God once, you can steal him a second time.
There are so many people who have bad intentions towards Yun Fuyu that Xie Huaiyan doesn't even dare to think about what will happen then.
Xie Huaiyan was begging for Yun Fuyu's promise.
"Yongyao Tower used the Holy Son for experiments, and they haven't been officially punished yet. Let's carve out a portion of Yongyao Tower's jurisdiction and give it to the rebels. Establish a special jurisdiction, and let the rebels do whatever they want.
Just let the Holy Son continue to be the Holy Son of the Seven Towers and don't put yourself in danger, okay?"
Another gust of wind blew through the crown of the World Tree, shaking it and casting light and shadows through it.
Yun Fuyu held Xie Huaiyan's hand and walked towards the World Tree. She closed her eyes and felt the warm sunlight on her face.
He slowly raised his hand and placed his palm against the slightly cool branch of the World Tree.
"Xie Huaiyan, I understand the problems facing humanity and have enough means to protect myself.
Since we have to solve the problem, let's solve it thoroughly in this lifetime. I won't delay it for hundreds of years, and your concerns will not come true."
The sunlight cast a transparent white on Yun Fuyu's face, her long eyelashes were shiny, and the corners of her light-colored lips suddenly curled up into a somewhat cunning smile.
"Actually, I never intended to allow the rebels to establish an independent nation. Look, I've tricked you too, haven't I?"
If Yun Fuyu had not intervened, the rebels would have inevitably gone to war with the Seven Towers, like moths to a flame, and their efforts would have been short-lived.
If Yun Fuyu forcibly intervenes and pushes the rebels to establish an independent country, then as Xie Huaiyan said - after their generation dies, humankind will still have a civil war.
This is an unsolvable dead end.
Everything is like a big net, with thick ropes and thin lines tangled together. If you lift one end, the other end will fall down heavily.
And in this network, the only breaking point is pollution.
As long as pollution is completely resolved, humans will no longer need psychics, and the aristocracy system will be easily solved.
Everyone knows it, but no one can do anything about it.
The only one who understands the solution is the Son.
The aristocracy must be abolished, and non-psychic people must have the same status as psychics.
These are the things that Yun Fuyu is determined to change, and he will not waver no matter what.
As Yun Fuyu raised her head to look at the treetops, her long hair fell like a waterfall, falling behind her.
"In my first year at the military academy, I had no money and couldn't afford food. There was a kind chef in the school cafeteria who packed me a lot of bread.
That was the first time I had something delicious to eat after I left you."
"When I was playing at Zhou Bai's house, I passed by the market. A strange uncle thought I was being bullied by Cui Jue and wanted to help me without asking any questions."
"When I first emerged from the World Tree, I was unconscious and collapsed on the roadside in a contaminated area. A young brother and sister risked their lives to carry me back home."
And even earlier... the humans who tied colorful strips of cloth on the sapling, the humans who sang and danced around him, and the humans who named him Xiaoyun.
The sunlight shines through the thin eyelids, making the field of vision warm and red.
"Brother, I know you're worried about me, but when you were away, I met a lot of kind people. It was these people who took good care of me, and it's because of them that I've been able to survive safely and happily until now."
"I already understand what you're saying. But what if I say I just want to try it?"
When I think about many things, I always feel that they are too complicated.
Xiaoyun is just a tree.
For a tree... he can be lazy.
Putting aside all considerations of interests and calculations, the World Tree wants to help these good creatures, these helpful creatures, and the creatures that want to survive.
Yun Fuyu closed his eyes and heard footsteps walking across the grass and coming towards him.
The two stood side by side for a long time, the only sound being the rustling of leaves in the quiet afternoon breeze.
Xie Huaiyan: "I only ask for one thing. No matter what, you must not put yourself in danger. As long as you do this, Yongyao Tower will unconditionally follow your decision."
Yun Fuyu smiled softly.
"Then come and see how I protect myself."
*
Halftime is over.
Outside the meeting hall, the footsteps were getting closer and closer. The sound was light, but extremely firm.
Everyone's eyes turned to him.
The Son of God walked along the shady corridor, passed through the dark doorway, and entered the spacious circular meeting hall.
The sunlight passed through the ancient patio, first illuminating the corners of the Son of God's clothes, and then the bright light climbed up and dyed his hair.
The Son of God walked into the sunlight, holding up his robe, and slowly walked up to the highest point of the council hall.
The highest point of the council hall had not been visited for a long time, so it was covered with moss.
Originally, this palace was designed by Jinwu and built by the Xing family's allies. It was constructed using ancient and heavy boulders.
This is where the Seven Towers Oath was made a thousand years ago. Now that times have changed, the Seven Towers will also undergo changes.
Yun Fuyu stood at the highest point which had been silent for a long time, looking at everyone with a calm voice.
"I am always the Holy Son of the Holy See."
Zhou Huai's heart tightened.
This sentence sounds like a precursor to banning the resistance army.
But this is Yun Fu Yu!
The reason why her brothers and sisters were able to join the resistance army was because of the clues found by Yun Fuyu.
Adhering to his trust in Yun Fuyu, Zhou Huai remained motionless and looked nervously at the nobles present.
Strangely, there was no joy of victory on the faces of any of the nobles.
The family heads who opposed the rebels said nothing. Those who needed to drink tea drank tea, those who needed to record recorded, and those who needed to see the Holy Son saw the Holy Son.
And there was a hint of absent-mindedness on their faces.
Zhou Huai poked Zhou Bai secretly.
"What's going on?"
Zhou Bai spread his hands, obviously not knowing.
The three of them looked calm, and no one was nervous.
They completely trusted Yun Fuyu's judgment.
The bishop smiled.
"The Holy See supports all your decisions."
Yun Fuyu nodded, glanced downward, and brushed the moss with his white palm.
The fragmented light sprinkled gold, leaping down from the branches and leaves, illuminating every face.
When I set foot here again, my mood is completely different.
In fact, there has always been a problem that has troubled the Son of God.
Are today's psychics considered human beings?
As the price of maintaining balance in the world, psychics should be born as birds, beasts, plants, insects, and fish.
It is because of the contract between the World Tree and the psychics that they are guaranteed to be born in human form from generation to generation.
However, today's psychics are unaware of the past and all consider themselves human.
The Son of God thought about it for a long time but still couldn't figure it out.
He stayed away from the world, as if escaping from himself, maintaining the operation of the human world and the seven towers, just waiting for his friend to return.
However, when Yun Fuyu experienced human life, this question finally had an answer.
Yun Fuyu feels that he is a human being.
He didn't know whether this decision was the right one, nor did he know where the Seven Towers would lead.
But, you have to give it a try.
The Son of God looked towards the rebels and announced:
"As Yun Fuyu, he will join the resistance."
Zhou Huai straightened his back even more and clenched his fists behind his back in excitement.
yeah!
Lin Chaosheng, Zhou Bo and Serafina suddenly stood up.
Led by Lin Chaosheng, the three bowed slightly and saluted Yun Fuyu.
Smiles appeared in the corners of their eyes.
"Welcome to the resistance."
Zhou Bai's brilliant smile could no longer be concealed, and neither could Seraphina.
yeah!
......
Next, the heads of the seven towers reiterated their views on how to deal with the rebels.
This time, the Harmonic Tower voted in favor, while the White Star Tower and the Eternal Gold Tower voted neutrally.
Five votes in favor and two votes neutral.
The head of the Xing family offered a way out at the right time.
"The Seven Towers have made concessions. Given this, can the Resistance also make a corresponding concession? We don't want humanity to face endless internal strife in the future. If the Resistance is willing to accept coordination, all parties will receive an explanation."
Yun Fuyu and Lin Chaosheng looked at each other.
Lin Chaosheng understood the hint and requested to suspend the meeting and discuss the matter within the resistance army.
...Actually, there's nothing to discuss.
Before coming, they had already discussed it with Yun Fuyu.
Lin Chaosheng is the representative of the resistance army. If he agrees to the peace terms right away, he will be suppressed by others in terms of momentum.
So, they couldn't agree to it no matter what.
They will go down the stairs only when Yun Fuyu convinces the opponents and the time is right.
Half an hour later, Lin Chaosheng and his team returned to the meeting hall.
This time, they agreed to the proposal.
"The resistance forces agreed to accept the Son's coordination."
So, the next thing is to discuss the planning of the new jurisdiction.
Yun Fuyu lowered his eyes and looked at everyone in the field with a calm expression.
"In fact, there is a ready-made opportunity to solve the problem of the rebels' jurisdiction..."
"Also, let's reconsider the Zong family's case."
*
The theft of the Holy Son by the Zong family triggered a coup.
Many innocent clan members who were unaware of the situation were implicated, stripped of their noble status, forced to change their names and surnames, and left their homes. They were scattered across the Seven Pagodas like extinguished smoke.
Many of them were not even aware of the existence of the Son of God. They just thought that someone from the main family had stolen the most important holy relic of the Holy See, causing it to be lost or damaged. The other families took advantage of this to cause trouble and overthrow the main family.
After Adrian personally executed the previous head of the family, he also sent people to contact these clan members.
However, the Son of God had not returned, so Adrian had no right to restore the status and identity of the clan members. He could only provide support and protection to those implicated as much as possible.
Some people accepted Adrian's help, but more of the clan refused.
The once prosperous Zong family collapsed overnight, and all the Zong family members fell into disrepute and became disillusioned with the Seven Pagodas.
Hatred, unwillingness, sadness, despair, and humiliation.
These emotions mixed together to form a helpless avoidance.
Adrian looked serious as he handed all the lists and contact information to Yun Fuyu.
Along with the innocence and faults of the Zong family, along with the unresolved regrets.
"The Zong family is reluctant to return. But if it were the rebels... perhaps they would change their minds."
If we were to say who wants to change the Seven Towers the most, it would definitely be the victims of the Seven Towers system.
Just like that, within three days.
The doors of the clan members scattered throughout the Seven Pagodas were knocked on by visitors one after another.
*
The pastor came to report to Yun Fuyu.
"Xiao Yun, the clan members who agreed to come are already waiting in the meeting hall."
Yun Fuyu lowered his eyes and scanned the rows of names, photos, and past experiences, feeling a heavy pressure in his heart.
Many members of the clan were like frightened birds. When they heard the words of the Vatican priest, they refused repeatedly and were unwilling to get involved in any dangerous things.
The power struggle shows no mercy to anyone.
Even if one represents a powerful force, he or she may be destroyed by a greater power in the next second.
The pastor asked hesitantly, "Why not just gather them as a resistance group? I'm afraid if they learn the truth, they'll turn their resentment on you."
Yun Fuyu shook his head.
"Let's be frank. Since we're going to be allies, we should at least let them know the whole story. Deception will only create more hidden dangers in the future."
Yun Fuyu had experienced deception personally and didn't want to deceive others again.
Just like that, Yun Fuyu stood in the conference hall again and explained everything in detail.
"The disaster of this matter began with political infighting. The actions of the clan's upper echelons implicated you, causing you to bear the stigma for twenty years."
“Today, the Holy See will clear your name.
There are two options before you: restore your original identity, or receive full compensation and continue living with your current identity.
Regardless of which option you choose, the Seven Towers will lift all employment restrictions on you and return all confiscated property."
Yun Fuyu looked around at the Zong family members in the field, and his gaze lingered on the young faces.
Many members of the clan were born with shackles on their backs; their ancestors' noble status brought them not glory but humiliation.
Those who have suffered injustice understand the importance of fairness best.
Some people just want to break free from their own predicament, while others... want to work to end all injustice.
What Yun Fuyu is looking for is the latter.
"I hereby formally invite you to join Yunya Tower."
His voice rose, and his clear voice carried unquestionable power.
"But there is one thing I must explain in advance."
"The goal of Yunya Tower is to completely abolish the privileges of the nobility. As the leader of the Seven Towers' transformation, Yunya Tower will promote the Seven Towers into an equal federation.
You will not gain any noble status from Yunya Tower, not in the past and not in the future."
"If you seek to regain your position of supremacy... then Yunya Tower is not your destination."
The new leader of the resistance ended his statement, leaving behind silence and a decision that must be answered with conviction.
......
Unexpectedly, almost all of the clan members who were invited to the Vatican chose to join the resistance.
Gu Changming sighed, "After all, his spirit has not yet completely worn off, otherwise he wouldn't dare to come here at all."
Under the pretext of redressing the grievances of the Zong family, the Zong family members in the resistance army once again moved into Yunya Tower. This was a reasonable reason for the nobles.
These clan members will first go to the planet Aesera to get to know their new companions and assist Lin Chaosheng in implementing the next plan.
But in reality, it will only be the rebels who take over Cloud Cliff Tower.
Gu Changming could not predict where this choice would lead the future of mankind.
But no matter what, Yun Fuyu will work with humans to push this shaky ship into wider seas.
The Seven Towers will not stop and will go further.
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