Capítulo 936: Chapter 341: Lives of Lives Past
The young girl followed closely behind her master, walking through the gradually bustling streets.
The news of today’s ntor-disciple duel spread like wildfire, and soon, the whole city was abuzz, with people spreading the word.
“His Majesty is going to spar with the Pri Minister!”
“Ah, the Pri Minister and the Emperor? Is it true?”
“Are you kidding? With the Pri Minister looking so delicate…”
“Fool, don’t you know the Pri Minister is His Majesty’s eldest disciple, a legendary expert!”
“The news really isn’t getting around fast enough.”
“What’s the holdup? Didn’t you see everyone else running!”
“In the arena, hurry—there won’t be seating if we’re late!”
When the Hero and the Martial Monk truly arrived at the arena in the city, the area was already a sea of people, with guards working hard to maintain order.
This stone-built, large circular structure was constructed under the Hero’s guidance.
Even though most buildings in the city were uniformly designed to accommodate disaster victims, with a relatively equal living space for everyone.
But as soone of the Kingdom, the Hero understood the importance of entertainnt very well.
Even if the hunger and cold of the flesh disappeared temporarily, the desolation of the spirit wasn’t so easily filled.
Refugees who lost their hos and fled would, after filling their stomachs, crave a place to temporarily forget their pain.
Therefore, under her guidance, the city also allowed the establishnt of various entertainnt venues, performances in the public square even already bore the rudints of drama.
In this ancient era, what was most popular was naturally this arena filled with primal strength and bloodlust.
The ntor and disciple entered the preparation room, and under orderly organization and scheduling, the audience quickly entered and took their seats.
From the elderly to children, even toddlers who couldn’t yet walk were held in the arms of their parents, filled with anticipation for this peak duel.
Feeling the increasingly lively atmosphere, the girl’s expression was full of helplessness, but the Martial Monk observed the scene with a beaming smile.
As they walked toward the arena, with the progression of the two, the Martial Monk’s aura quietly weakened.
That body, which seed as if it would never fall, hunched slightly, the previously polished, flawless skin like jade, gradually showing traces of weather and ti, as if a deity was stepping down from the throne, becoming a mortal.
Although his stature wasn’t reduced by a bit, still majestic and tall, it no longer gave an otherworldly feeling as before.
Finally, the Martial Monk’s aura dropped even weaker than the Hero.
[Martial Monk activates skill: Non-action. Longevity, adjusting level and attributes to LV67-Legendary]
Observing this scene, the Hero blinked in surprise.
“Master, do you need to suppress to such an extent?” she couldn’t help but ask, “With this, you really might not be able to beat , you know.”
Being an Innate Sorcerer, and also a Hero, having received the blessing of the Heavenly Full Ceremony, even without counting the power of the Beast Spirit Embodint, the girl’s qualities far exceeded that of ordinary Professionals.
Much like the Magic Creatures, even if the levels are similar, the difference in class would lead to a chasm in attributes.
Thus, she originally thought her master would suppress his level at most to be close to hers, and not adjust the class as well.
“It wouldn’t have any aning otherwise.”
The Martial Monk gently shook his head, his tone steady, “Since we’re competing, of course, it should be by the sa standards.
“Moreover— you’re going to beco stronger in the future, aren’t you?” he looked at the girl calmly.
“If one day, you really reach my realm, but your strength is still around mine, then I, as your master, would truly feel ashad.”
“…You think too highly of .” The Hero’s expression was sowhat troubled for a mont.
“And to be honest, if I really beco as strong as you, Master…” she sighed, a trace of worry crossing her face, “Then it probably wouldn’t be a good thing.”
Although she had beco much smarter now, for that very reason, the Hero knew even more clearly that she wasn’t like her father, her brother, or the Divine Knowledge Saintess, like her master—such geniuses.
Even without the qualities of a Hero, she could, by her talent and effort, ascend to the palace, and even further.
If not for various coincidences, one might even say the guidance of destiny, she probably would just be an ordinary Second-Turn Mage now, in so remote countryside, hunting Goblins in caves day after day.
But for so reason, in her initially small and not all that expansive Small World, a Great Demon would pop up from ti to ti to be dealt with… so much so that unknowingly, her world was getting larger and larger.
However, even if this was the Hero’s shortcut to rapidly growing stronger, she found it really hard to sincerely accept this situation.
Today’s girl also deeply felt what a contradictory existence the “Hero” was for the Kingdom.
Seeing the girl’s troubled expression, the Martial Monk did not press the issue, only the expression on his face beca increasingly gentle.
“Disciple, the operation of the heavenly path is not transferred by the will of individuals.”
Although the arena was getting more lively and bustling, his words still rang clearly in the Hero’s ears.
“All things have birth and death. To challenge the world’s rules, to overthrow the operation of order, this is not an achievent that humankind can accomplish, only beings that ascend the ‘demon’ existence dare to arrogantly claim the challenge.
“This world is too vast, too profound, humankind is too small, even if they leave sothing behind, thousands of years later it will ultimately weather away to sand…
“Perhaps, because I realized this too early, I chose to stay on the mountain for so many years.
“But after eting you, or more accurately, witnessing the founding of this nation, I understood that even if we cannot achieve eternity, it does not an we cannot, in this torrent, pursue the future we aspire to.”
‘What’s this bald guy babbling about suddenly?’
‘Shush, listen carefully.’
Watching the Hero ponder deeply, the Martial Monk smiled slightly:
“Life and death revolve around, returning what has co, all things in the world vanish in cycles, then are reborn.
“The so-called way of humanity is to cast a small stone nad ‘I’ into this magnificent flow.
“When such stones gradually accumulate, they can form reefs, raising the riverbed, until the turning of the heavenly path tilts slightly toward the direction people desire.
“Indeed… just as that naless one left a stone nad ‘Hero’, I will also leave you nad ‘disciple’.”
The Hero looked up in surprise, jade-like pupils eting the Martial Monk’s light purple eyes.
Those eyes, usually calm and unaffected, now shone brightly, as if gazing upon the brightest star.
But the Martial Monk’s expression remained calm as he continued to face the Hero:
“So, disciple, regardless of how destinyDestiny operates, you can only choose to accept it. However, you still have the freedom to think and decide on your own — where to throw this ‘stone’ of yours.”
“Master, have you found the answer already? Is that why you ca down the mountain?” the Hero asked instinctively.
“Yes, perhaps countless years from now, in a completely different world, there will be another eting another you.” The Martial Monk nodded slowly.
“And what will that world be like? Will it be better than ours today?
“I don’t know the answer, but to ensure you and I can live in a better world, I’ve decided on my own direction.
“Yet, my desire is so greedy that it renders this life insignificant… Perhaps, in the end, it will all co to nothing, with life and the Way disappearing.” The Martial Monk remarked emotionally.
“By then, I can only cast myself into reincarnation, entrusting the ‘’ to those who co after.”
“But, if so, even if you’re successful, won’t you be unable to witness that future yourself, Master?” The Hero pursed her lips and spoke softly.
“What does it matter?” The Martial Monk suddenly laughed.
“Individuals may possess eternity, but that also ans change is absent, while the human way is established precisely upon change.
“As humans, there’s nothing wrong with pursuing eternity, but alas, I’m just an ordinary person with no interest in such realms.
“Besides, everyone forgets many things large and small every day, just as I don’t rember myself from past lives, the future will also forget this current self, just like that.
“However, ‘I’ still exist, existing within infinite changes, existing within the eternal destinyDestiny.”
Seeing the Hero contemplate seriously, with steam gradually rising from her head, the Martial Monk chuckled lightly and reached out to rub the top of her head.
“Besides, perhaps soday a future version of myself will beco a Magician.
“Alright, that’s enough chit-chat for now — the audience has been waiting for quite so ti.”
With those words, he took the first step forward, walking out of the arena passage, bathed in the cheers and shouts of the masses.
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‘This bald guy recites scripture even better than those guys from the Church…’
The Depraved Hero muttered.
‘He must think his strength has declined too much for a win, so he used a ntal attack on us in advance! How despicable!’
‘You’re overthinking it…’ The Hero rubbed her temples, slowing down the high-speed activity in her mind.
Unlike herself, pondering the aning of the Master’s words, another part of her was constantly thinking of ways to retort, causing the girl’s mind to battle itself, all in a ss.
However, after taking a deep breath, the Hero’s expression quickly cald.
Perhaps she truly couldn’t overturn the operation of destinyDestiny…
‘Who says that, let’s try first, I think it’s doable.’
‘Alright, just shut up already…’
Hmm, maybe she couldn’t overturn the operation of destinyDestiny, but just as Master said, as a human, she could decide which path to take.
And now, what she should do is to face that person who is both a ntor and a father to her.
The girl stepped forward and walked out of the passage.
The noonday sun shone down, warm and dazzling, making her gaze burn with fire-like intensity.
[Special Event: Ancient vs Present LV67 Start]
[Hero LV67]
Strength: 156|Agility: 170|Constitution: 227|Intelligence: 320|Perception: 205|Charm: 200
Beast Spirit Magic Power: 36320
[Victory Condition: One side’s HP drops below half, or triggers a special determination]
At this mont, the arena was packed, with many others standing at a distance on the stands vying for a view.
The few Mages in the city joined forces to cast projection magic, projecting the figures of the large and small individuals in the arena into the sky above.
Seeing the elegant, tall girl step into the field, although no one truly believed she could surpass the Martial Monk, there was still a burst of enthusiastic and kind-hearted cheers.
The Hero looked up at the crowd-filled stands, smiled gracefully, and waved lightly, which made the cheers grow even louder.
Then, as the Martial Monk raised his hand to signal, the clamorous noise subsided rapidly, calming down swiftly.
Master and disciple looked at each other.
There was no need for probing, as their ti together had given them enough understanding of each other,
The two simultaneously raised their hands, solemnly clasping their fists in salute.
“Anyway, for the first round, let’s let everyone see your true strength.”
After the formality, the Martial Monk didn’t leisurely place his hands behind like usual but adopted a serious stance, with a confidently gentle smile, motioning slightly to the girl.
“Yes!” The girl’s clear response echoed throughout the venue.
In the next mont, her erald green pupils glead sharply. Since joining the theater and deciding to build a nation, she had never fully unleashed her magic power, which erupted like a mountain roar and a sea surge.
“—Master, be careful!”
“Alright, bring it on!”
The girl and man’s voices overlapped, the next mont, accompanied by a sudden gale, the Hero’s silhouette vanished on the spot, and with a fierce iron fist condensing legendary peak strength, swung hard at the Martial Monk’s abdon.
[Hero activates skill: Sacrifice (2D Strength D Constitution Maximum Agility)]
D156 156 D227 170=(78 187) 326=591
[Martial Monk activates skill: Sacrifice (Basic, D Strength D Constitution)]
D232 232 D249 248=(103 242) 480=825
[Martial Monk causes 825-591=234 damage to Hero]
[Hero receives 234-57(Armor) 150(Recoil)=336 damage, Beast Spirit Magic Power: 35984]
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