Free Web NovelChapter 2414: Chapter 2414: Our Paths Diverge
"Young man, don’t choose the more radical path out of a moment’s anger."
Xu Huo didn’t heed his advice but brought up another matter, "The Rank-A Wormhole Point, and even the game-developing Hengxing Group, can limit the abilities of players to the greatest extent."
"Props, characteristics, even Super Evolution, instruments, and naturally born intelligent instance holders, cannot escape the game."
"Therefore, the war between players and the game is a war of technology." The white-haired elder looked at the gradually setting sun, "Most players, when they evolve to the end, will find a dead-end, only to discover at the end that what they considered personal strength is insignificant in the face of the game."
"However," he continued, pointing to the gradually dimming light ahead, "The game is like this star; the longer the time, the more obvious the weaknesses. The more people know about it, the more people understand it. So what’s the use of putting up a firewall in front of the star? More people will rush forward."
"Moreover, the game is not as omnipotent as you imagine."
"The existence of wanted criminals proves this point. Ideally, there should not be rule-breakers in the game."
"Naturally born intelligent artifacts, mutated species, they have actually escaped the forced control domain of the game. Without absolute control, what’s left is equal armed combat."
"The same goes for humans."
During the Fish Banquet, Xu Huo was shaken by something Shi Shuai said. After all, in the presence of the first batch of humans who developed the game, the later Wormhole Points and players are insignificant. If the game could forcibly interfere and control all the evolutionary abilities of the players, it would be a dead-end for the players.
But thinking back, the existence of intelligent props like the Girl in the Painting was originally an accident. Like humans, once she developed her own thinking, she could no longer be an existence that follows the program.
This is also where the game fails to anticipate and control.
Therefore, the extent to which the Rank-A Wormhole Point can restrict players can only be known by seeing it with one’s own eyes.
"The Rank-A Wormhole Point has blocked technology. What can currently circulate in the game is probably already a replaced product." Xu Huo didn’t comment on the plans and intentions of the Holy Sword Society, but from the white-haired elder’s tone, it could be seen that they might have already noticed some loopholes in the Rank-A Wormhole Point and even the game.
"The game is also a product of human wisdom." The white-haired elder said meaningfully, "We are equal to those in the Rank-A Wormhole Point."
Xu Huo was silent for a moment before speaking, "I understand."
He turned to leave, but the white-haired elder called out to him, "Young man, do you want to stay and travel the same path with us for a while?"
Xu Huo paused slightly, turned back to gaze at the wise elder, "No need, our paths are different."
He was not the like-minded partner the Holy Sword Society was looking for.
The Old Holy Sword Society’s ideas were not wrong, and neither were the fat player’s, each person’s thoughts are different. Even if we reach the end and decide the winner, it is difficult to reckon losses and gains.
What they said was true; the game is indeed a tool. A tool has no right or wrong, it’s about how people use it. But to Xu Huo, the game itself is a wrong tool. Even if human civilization steps into a multi-dimensional Chapter, it is something that should not exist. It is merely an arena for humans ahead to raise and amuse those behind, no different from the existence of the Fish Banquet.
An arena, no matter how large, is still an arena.
As the white-haired elder said, it’s hard for people to retrace their steps, and even if they did, they would end up on the same path. But people can choose how to walk this path, with what tool to walk it. The advancement of human civilization, even if accompanied by blood and tears, should not be these types of blood and tears.
Even if human civilization perishes, it can return to its peak. So let’s walk it again, walk it again, and there will eventually be a path without a game!
So the Holy Sword Society would also not be his partner.
As he left this small muddy field, the anger and hostility on Xu Huo had already subsided, and he had returned to his previous calm self.
When he returned to the hall, the Girl in the Painting was already impatiently waiting. Upon seeing him, she immediately poked her communicator, "Why did you take so long? I wanted to go find you, but these people stopped me from leaving and even tried to bribe me with food. I don’t think they’re good people. You shouldn’t be fooled by them either!"
Xu Huo glanced at the table strewn with scattered snacks: you’re one to talk?
The Girl in the Painting said confidently, "I’m not afraid of being fooled."
Xu Huo laughed and complimented, "Indeed, you are more capable."
The Girl in the Painting scrutinized him, "Your mood has improved again? You sure are changeable."
"Everyone is like that, you’ll get used to it." Xu Huo patted her shoulder, "Pack up your things, get ready to leave."
The Girl in the Painting raised her hand happily, turned to grab her backpack, and packed the unfinished snacks as well.
Gao Feng and a few others in the hall had already been contacted by the white-haired elder. They did not attempt to approach for conversation, only silently watched them.
The nearby fat player was a bit anxious, "Brother, take me with you!"
"Let him go; if we’re really on the same path, we’ll meet eventually." Xu Huo said to Gao Feng and the others.
Gao Feng snorted coldly, "Here, we come and go freely, never forcing anyone."
"Thank you, thank you!" The fat player quickly said with a smile, "If you need help in the future, feel free to come to me. If I can help, I definitely will!"
So the three left like that, and not far from the hall, they ran into Wu Xing, who hesitated to leave. She had left decisively two days ago, only to find that Xu Huo and the others had not left. Not only did they not leave, but appeared ready to fight, which made her uneasy, so she waited nearby.
"You’ve waited for me for several days; it’s over now. I’m leaving this zone too," Xu Huo said to her.
This time, Wu Xing truly felt a bit remorseful, "In a world with so few good people, I actually met one. Thank you for saving me."
"You’d better find a different place to live," Xu Huo advised, "With Attracting Wealth and Treasure killed and the factory blown up, those behind it have remained silent. They’re most likely waiting for me to leave, and there will surely be trouble for you or the Holy Sword Society afterward."
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Wu Xing smiled, "I’m not someone who easily softens, nor am I someone with a hard heart. I’m neither completely bad nor completely good, but now, someone has forced me to choose."
"Thank you. Take care of yourself. I hope we meet again someday."
With that, she headed towards the direction of the hall.
Xu Huo turned his head to look at the fat player lingering, "Both the Holy Sword Society and the Lan Family can protect themselves. Why don’t you find somewhere to hide?"
