Free Web NovelChapter 215: Chapter 180: Earth-Shattering Secret
But their focus was certainly different. Ling Su’s interest was likely in the process of research and discovery itself.
Ling Xiao, on the other hand, was wondering why this world was so abundant in Spiritual Qi, yet from ancient times to the present... there wasn’t a single Cultivator! There weren’t even any legends about them.
The myths of the Ancient Era did mention Divine Spirits, but Ling Xiao hadn’t been able to find even a single Divine Temple anywhere in the Lanyue Empire.
This pointed to one thing: the people of the Lanyue Empire had no faith! And from what he had read in books, it wasn’t just the Lanyue Empire; it seemed the entire Canglan Continent had no faith whatsoever. ƒгeewёbnovel.com
People seemed to only believe in themselves, or perhaps... they believed in His Majesty the King and the noble Lords... just not in Divine Spirits.
When people exclaimed in awe or frustration, the most they would say was: "By the Sword God above..."
But the Sword God, while seemingly out of reach, represented a height that humans could actually achieve.
A true god, however, was untouchable and inviolable! A height that almost all humans could never hope to reach.
So, when he suddenly heard the High Priest mention a Divine Temple, Ling Xiao’s interest was immediately piqued, and he took the initiative to ask.
"What is a Divine Temple for?"
The High Priest shook her head and sighed softly. "A Divine Temple," she said, "is where all the races of the Ancient Era enshrined their common faith: the Supreme God. Unfortunately, with the outbreak of the great war in the Ancient Era, the Divine Temples vanished, and all the races lost the protection of their Divine Spirits. Humanity’s loss was the most complete. To this day, the Beast Race still believes in the Beast God; the Elf Race still has faith in the Elf Goddess; the Dragon Race believes in the Dragon God; and the Sea Race believes in the Sea God. Only humanity... after the end of the Ancient Era, they came to believe only in themselves. That is why, although humans seem the cleverest, they are in fact the most foolish! They don’t even know what they believe in. Those humans who single-mindedly pursue the apex of the Martial Dao are slightly better, but as for the rest of those muddle-headed nobles... they’d be better off dead!"
Ling Xiao suddenly recalled the attack on Cameron Town. The families of the Crown Prince’s men had all seemingly been killed by the Beastmen. Thinking back on that and hearing the High Priest’s words now, Ling Xiao found it hard to believe that such a beautiful woman—a human, no less—could hold such radical views. ’But even though he was baffled, Ling Xiao kept his thoughts to himself, knowing that some things were better left unsaid.’
"High Priest, your knowledge is profound. I am truly in awe and have learned a great deal," Ling Xiao said with sincere admiration. Indeed, what the High Priest had told him today was all things Ling Xiao had never known before.
In the books of modern humanity, the myths of the Ancient Era had been relegated to mere stories—and even those stories had been altered beyond recognition.
"It is all merely what was recorded in some ancient texts I was fortunate enough to read in my youth. However, I prefer to believe it is all true," the High Priest said lightly. "As for the magical nature of Penzes Swamp, that is actually even simpler. The place where you are now... the next time you come here, you will find it has completely changed! That is because the entire Penzes Swamp is alive!"
The High Priest stood up, took an exquisite teapot from the stove, and poured Ling Xiao a cup of tea. "This tea," she said, "is a specialty of Penzes Swamp. It has a very unique flavor. It can only be harvested once a year, its maturation period is very short, and it’s incredibly rare. Please, try some!"
Ling Xiao had already smelled its aroma. He recognized it as one of the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures from the Cultivation Realm. It was a fine item indeed, possessing potent effects for nourishing the spirit and inducing sleep. ’He couldn’t help but find it amusing. This woman... she must be connected to Ye Zi somehow! How else could they both have such friendly smiles and such dark hearts?’
He picked up the teacup, took a gentle sip, and praised, "Excellent tea!" Then he asked, "High Priest, when you said that, did you mean that everything floating on the surface of Penzes Swamp is constantly moving around?"
The High Priest nodded. "Of course. Otherwise, how could it be that no human has ever managed to set foot on this land twice? Heh heh... Young man, it truly is a pleasure to chat with you. However, you are very tired now. You should rest."
As the High Priest’s voice washed over him, Ling Xiao’s eyes began to glaze over. His lips twitched as if he wanted to say something but couldn’t get the words out. He tilted his head back against the chair and fell into a deep sleep. ’But inwardly, he was thinking, ’Let’s see what this High Priest of the Beast Race is really planning!’’ With that thought, Ling Xiao sealed off all his physical senses, making his body appear to be sound asleep, leaving only a single wisp of his Divine Sense to perceive the world outside.
"Carry him to my bedroom." ƒree𝑤ebnσvel.com
The High Priest gave the command coolly to someone unseen. At that moment, Ling Xiao felt two pairs of strong hands lift him and carry him into the High Priest’s bedroom. Being laid suddenly on the soft, comfortable bed was surprisingly pleasant. His nose could still detect a faint, pleasant fragrance.
As the footsteps of the two who carried him faded away, the room fell silent. Suddenly, he heard the High Priest let out a soft sigh. ’A terrifying possibility flashed through Ling Xiao’s mind. This High Priest... she couldn’t possibly... have some improper ideas about me, could she? At this thought, he almost sat right up and told her about Ye Zi, but his curiosity stopped the impulse. He quickly calmed his mind; after all, he hadn’t sensed any emotion related to lust from this rather black-bellied High Priest before.’
