51: Chapter 51 Are You Still Willing?
51: Chapter 51 Are You Still Willing?
Zhang Xiaoman looked at Xiao Shun somewhat blankly, unable to believe that his bunch of made-up words had actually fooled someone.
But looking at his leg dangling high, it was indeed crippled.
At that moment, Su Fu reacted and quickly pressed him down to prevent him from really falling and getting injured.
Xiao Shun, however, still insisted relentlessly, his eyes filled with hope as he looked at Zhang Xiaoman, and continued pleading,
I truly wish to join!
I will fight to the death to protect this world!
Zhang Xiaoman was left speechless upon hearing this.
I can’t even take care of myself now, let alone protect the world.
To think that even in this day and age, someone would believe such nonsense.
“Actually, the reason I said there are no Transcendents left in the world is that my mentor once told me that during these three hundred years when the Fusion halted, our human Dark Energy Talent began to decline rapidly, until eventually, the inheritance was broken, and only my mentor and I remained with the talent.”
“So, it’s not that I don’t want to teach you, it’s that you don’t have the Dark Energy Talent, and I am powerless to help…”
Upon hearing this, Xiao Shun’s expression darkened, and he stopped struggling, quietly being pressed back onto the bed by Su Fu.
“Really, not even a trace of talent…”
He looked at Zhang Xiaoman with a bit of reluctance.
Zhang Xiaoman, however, shook his head regretfully.
Su Fu also wore a look of pity on his face.
He had felt a stirring of excitement in his heart upon hearing Zhang Xiaoman’s words, but now he too felt some regret.
However, just as he was about to retract his hands from Xiao Shun, the latter suddenly sat up abruptly.
He sat up suddenly, the flames in his eyes as if reignited.
Although I lack the talent, I still wish to protect this world!
If I cannot be at the forefront, then I will operate from behind the scenes, I can be your assistant!
Please allow me to join you!”
Zhang Xiaoman, hearing this, looked at him with some surprise and said,
“Why do you so desire to get involved in these matters?
Many people dread them and would avoid them at all costs, you know.
These monsters are no joke; they pose a threat to life.”
Seeing Zhang Xiaoman speak in this manner, Xiao Shun seemed to sense a sliver of hope and quickly said,
“I am not afraid of danger!
After experiencing what I did today, I have seen a new world!
I no longer wish to live an ordinary life; I want to engage with this real world!”
Understanding his intent, Zhang Xiaoman nodded.
Indeed, if one didn’t know, it would be alright.
But once one knew and had even touched the realm of the Extraordinary World, how many could ignore its allure?
Feeling the intense gaze of the other, Zhang Xiaoman was slightly moved.
He remembered his slightly insane plan from earlier.
Perhaps, now was the opportunity.
With this thought, he adopted a serious demeanor and solemnly said to Xiao Shun, who was sitting on the hospital bed,
“Perhaps you really do want to enter this so-called Extraordinary World, thinking it is a place of mystery and filled with fantastical charm, and you may even be fantasizing about becoming a hero, the center of attention one day…”
“But what I want to tell you is that none of this exists!
Here, there are no fantastical epic adventures, only brutal and desperate fighting!
Here, there are no heroes and legends you aspire to, only countless warriors and honors silently buried.”
“Moreover, don’t think that just working in a support role will keep you out of danger.
You must have heard the saying—when you gaze long into the Abyss, the Abyss gazes also into you.
You should know, the more you interact with these anomalies, the greater the risk!”
“At that time, in the eyes of the monsters, you will shine as brightly as a lamp in the Dark Night, and your peaceful life will never return, everything you cherish might get involved!”
After saying this, Zhang Xiaoman looked at Xiao Shun with a profound gaze.
“Even so, are you willing to step into this Domain?”
Xiao Shun remained silent.
Su Fu was also silent.
The room fell into silence once again.
After a while, a spark of resolve flickered in Xiao Shun’s eyes.
The Flames reignited, and he bit his lips, affirming, “I am willing, I am willing to set foot in this Domain, to defend this world with my life!
Never will I regret!”
Zhang Xiaoman was genuinely surprised this time.
He hadn’t expected the guy’s determination to be so great.
Even after putting it as drastically as he had, he still hadn’t been able to change his mind.
This kid seems like a good little brother, might be worth training later…
But before that, I need to strengthen myself, I’ll just add him to my list of potentials for now.”
As Zhang Xiaoman’s thoughts turned, he had already made a decision.
He nodded in a quite approving manner and then said:
“Actually, even though you don’t have a talent for Dark Energy, the opportunity to control Extraordinary Power is not entirely unattainable…”
As soon as he said this, Su Fu and Xiao Shun both widened their eyes in surprise.
Are you saying, I can also cultivate?”
Xiao Shun asked excitedly.
Zhang Xiaoman nodded:
“Actually, I have been developing a method for Dark Energy talent recently, and I have made significant progress.
I am constructing a special Energy Technique, which I call the Enlightenment Array.”
“Once it’s complete, even ordinary Humans will be able to obtain the talent to control Dark Energy!”
Upon receiving Zhang Xiaoman’s confirmation, an even more intense light burst from Xiao Shun’s eyes.
may I ask when can I join the Forest Guardians?
Where is our headquarters?”
Zhang Xiaoman looked at him and slowly shook his head:
“Don’t rush, wait until I have officially completed the Enlightenment Array.”
“Joining too early without the corresponding power is also not a good thing for you.
After all, of the once Three Great Guardian Forces, only I remain now…”
Although Zhang Xiaoman said so, with a face that seemed lost in reminiscences, he was actually quite overwhelmed internally:
“Who are the Forest Guardians?
Where are the Forest Guardians?
Someone tell me what the Forest Guardians are!
I really want to know!
I’m improvising here, coming up with a name for you is already pretty good, and you want me to craft an entire framework and base too?
Aren’t you making things difficult for me, Pang Hu!”
After hearing this, Xiao Shun initially responded with a somewhat disappointed tone, and then, as if suddenly thinking of something, he immediately raised his head, full of curiosity, and asked:
“Senior, you mentioned the Three Great Guardian Forces just now, is that true?
What are the other two?”