Chapter 706: The Theft
Chapter 706: The Theft
A hint of regret flashed across Ling Zhuli's face as she listened to Chen Chuan's response. "That's a pity. I truly believed in you, Chen. You see, I thought we shared a similar background, facing the same obstacles in our paths. I assumed you would understand us."
"If you were to join us, with your strength, we could overcome all barriers together and make our dreams a reality," she continued, her voice filled with conviction.
Unmoved, Chen Chuan fixed his gaze on Ling Zhuli, "In my view, you and your group are no different from those you speak of. You merely circumvent obstacles due to your unfulfilled ambitions, using others' flesh and blood to climb the ladder of success."
"You claim to fight for every fighter, to give everyone a chance, but in reality, you treat them as mere tools. You send them into the arena without a second thought, hanging their heads upon the branches of that tree, all in the name of a grand ideal. It's a way to justify your actions and claim the moral high ground."
Ling Zhuli could foresee that as this so-called ideal expanded, more heads would adorn that tree, each one a testament to the sacrifice of others. How many of those hanging there, she wondered, were truly willing?
However, such concerns held little weight in the eyes of Ling Zhuli and those who stood behind her. They were willing to make any sacrifice for their ultimate goal, and this path, in Chen Chuan's opinion, was a waste of time.
Smiling, Ling Zhuli said, "It seems Chen, you truly don't understand this cause. While we may not see eye to eye, I'm willing to use more aggressive methods to achieve our ideal. One day, you'll thank me for bringing you into this great undertaking."
Turning to Chen Chuan, she added, "But Chen, you might not realize this, and there may not be many like you in the world, but if you're willing to look, you can find them. However, there's one thing about you that surpasses all others."
With a gesture behind her, she continued, "The field realm created by the True Form Tree wasn't complete from the start. Its details and logical changes require constant supplementation and improvement. The more details filled in, the closer it aligns with reality, and the more complete and authentic the transformations within become."
"The True Form Tree has always been there, and we're not the first with these ideas. The wisdom of our ancestors is no less than ours, but they were limited by their era and faced numerous restrictions."
Ling Zhuli paused, inviting Chen Chuan to consider, "In the past, even without a fully realized world, pure combat techniques couldn't be truly represented. The reason? The fighters they encountered throughout their lives, even those of the same caliber, likely didn't match the number of students and teachers at Wu Yi Academy."
"How could they possibly create what they needed within the True Form Tree under such circumstances?" she asked rhetorically. "But now, we don't have to face the same limitations. The advancements of our time allow us to achieve what was once impossible."
As she spoke, the branches beneath her feet slowly arched upward, lifting her higher. "We ride the waves of the times, and we must seize the opportunities it presents..."
Her smile grew enigmatic. "The True Form Tree can combine not only human consciousness but also the consciousness of active conscious entities."
Chen Chuan's eyes widened as he grasped the implication of her words.
Ling Zhuli's eyes sparkled with an enigmatic light. "You may wonder why I came to Wu Yi Academy. It's because here, we possess what we value."
"The active conscious entity of Wu Yi, Hongfu, is our true objective. We don't need to fully merge with her entire being, just her external consciousness. It's a challenging task, especially since Hongfu has her own autonomous consciousness."
"Fortunately, we now have you," she said, her eyes locking with Chen Chuan's. "You and Hongfu are highly compatible, extremely so. That time I sent Hongfu to assist you, you perfectly harnessed her power. I knew then that you were the chosen one."
"If you're willing to cooperate with us," she continued, her voice filled with anticipation, "by attracting Hongfu's external consciousness and hosting it on the True Form Tree, Wu Yi Academy can take a significant step forward."
She sighed, her voice filled with awe. "All the consciousness within will experience a leap in growth, nourished by this resource."
A fleeting hint of regret crossed her face, but she quickly composed herself and fixed her gaze on Chen Chuan.
"Your refusal now doesn't matter. We can still achieve our goal by extracting your brain and placing it on the True Form Tree. This will attract Hongfu's consciousness and allow for a fusion."
"With your natural talent and abilities, you will undoubtedly flourish within the True Form Tree, perhaps even stimulating it to break through to higher levels..."
At that moment, she slowly extended her arms, as if embracing something unseen.
As he made this gesture, the virtual environment around him transformed once again. Two edges with serrated floral patterns appeared on either side of him, and he smiled, saying, "Principal Chen, why resist? It's futile, and perhaps you're constrained by your own cognitive barriers to our cause. But once you join us, you'll understand the true benefits."
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