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Chapter 81: Lord of Armies Above and Below
Chapter 81: Lord of Armies Above and Below
Not long after Lin Yuan suppressed the Sun and Moon Spear, in the ancestral lands of the remaining thirty-five countries of Central Plains, to be precise, immense spiritual fluctuations began to stir.
"Where's the eighteenth?"
"Why has the eighteenth's presence vanished?"
"What happened? Could it be that the eighteenth deliberately isolated himself?"
"Could something unexpected have happened?"
"We, the divine soldiers, overlook all living beings. What unexpected event could there be?"
Dozens of immense divine soldier consciousnesses, through a mysterious connection, began to communicate with each other.
Since divine soldiers originate from the rules of heaven and earth, they can easily sense the presence of other divine soldiers as long as they are willing, provided that the other divine soldier does not actively isolate its presence.
"Regardless of what happened, this period is critical for us to take that step forward. Even if you have to consume offerings, be extra cautious and try not to reveal your true form."
A vast mental fluctuation emerged from a tower-shaped divine soldier.
This tower-shaped divine soldier was the first divine soldier forged by the ancient god in ancient times. Among the thirty-six divine soldiers, or even among a hundred, it could be considered the strongest.
Time passed.
In the blink of an eye, another ten years went by.
Compared to the past, these ten years were eventful and turbulent.
The conflict between the Reverse God Association and the thirty-six countries of Central Plains further escalated.
And the truth about all living beings being herded by the divine soldiers began to spread throughout the world.
Originally, the fact that divine soldiers used living beings as offerings and food had already caused dissatisfaction among many people in the world.
After all, how were they any different from the livestock they raised? But under the strong suppression of the thirty-six countries of Central Plains, this dissatisfaction could only be buried deep in their hearts.
There was no other choice.
Without a leader to stand up, no matter how dissatisfied and unwilling they were, they couldn't gather together.
However, this time, the Reverse God Association took the initiative to act as the 'leader', calling on all living beings to stand up and rebel, no longer wanting to be 'livestock' without any independent thought.
Great Xia Dynasty.
The capital.
In a restaurant.
A storyteller was speaking passionately.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the thirty-six countries of Central Plains view us as livestock, as beings to be herded by the divine soldiers. But why should we accept this?"
"We don't mind, as we are already old. But what about our children, our grandchildren, and their descendants? Why should they suffer the same fate? What gives them the right?"
"Why should divine soldiers be so high and mighty while we are reduced to their food?"
"Why are we, the people, looked down upon by the divine soldiers?"
"Why should the divine soldiers decide our fate while we have no say in the matter?"
The storyteller was, of course, a member of the Reverse God Association. He was there to spread the association's ideology and awaken the rebellious spirit within the people.
"Yes!"
"Right, why should they?"
"I was born a human, so why should I become food?"
The guests in the restaurant became agitated. If it were just them, it would be fine, but their children, their grandchildren, and their descendants would all live like numb livestock for generations to come.
This was unbearable.
"We must rebel!"
"Rebel against the divine soldiers!"
A young man stood up excitedly. His name was Xu Chong, and not long ago, his father had been forcibly conscripted by the Great Xia Dynasty to become an offering.
He was supposed to be the one sacrificed, but his father resolutely took his place and died in his stead.
Hearing these words now, he immediately became angry and stood up to echo the storyteller's sentiments.
It wasn't just Xu Chong; there were others who felt the same way.
After all, with long-standing grievances, there were bound to be many who harbored dissatisfaction towards the divine soldiers.
At the same time.
On the high platform.
The storyteller scanned the crowd with his eyes.
Within his body, an evil soldier with seventy percent completeness began to sense its surroundings rapidly.
"It's that man. He has strong innate mental prowess and should be suitable to become the master of an evil soldier." The evil soldier locked its gaze on Xu Chong.
"Good."
The storyteller nodded slightly.
He remembered Xu Chong's appearance.
"Oh no, oh no!"
"The officials are here!"
At this moment, someone rushed into the restaurant in a panic.
"Everyone, don't worry," the storyteller said as he quickly stood up.
"There's a secret passage under the platform. If you're worried about encountering the officials, you can leave through that passage."
"With a flourish of his hand, the storyteller created a one-meter-tall entrance.
In an instant, a large number of guests began to leave through the secret passage.
What a joke.
While these words of rebellion against the Reverse God Association were comforting to hear, being caught by the officials would undoubtedly result in being labeled as sacrificial offerings, only to be devoured by the divine soldiers later.
'I was impulsive, so impulsive,' Xu Chong thought to himself as he quickly made his way through the passage, cold sweat forming on his brow.
Only now did he realize that heeding the storyteller's words was perhaps not the wisest decision.
No matter how powerful the Reverse God Association might be, the thirty-six countries of the Central Plains were still the absolute rulers.
If his impulsive actions were to be discovered and spread, his entire family would suffer the consequences.
'I must not die,' he thought. 'I still have my mother to take care of, and my sister hasn't married yet.' Xu Chong's mind raced with worry as he followed behind the storyteller.
'But...' a rebellious thought suddenly crossed his mind. 'It felt so good to say those words out loud.' Xu Chong shook his head to clear his thoughts, intending to return home. However, a figure emerged from the shadows ahead. It was the storyteller from earlier.
"My young friend," the storyteller said with a smile, recognizing Xu Chong. "Are you willing to join us in overthrowing the rule of the divine soldiers?"
Underground Palace Entrance:
Sikong Lun, seeing the dazed look on Xu Chong's face, nodded slightly and said, "Follow me inside."
"Okay," Xu Chong agreed with a nod.
Even now, he felt as if he were dreaming.
Ever since the storyteller had stopped him and asked if he wanted to join in overthrowing the rule of the divine soldiers, Xu Chong had inexplicably agreed without a moment's hesitation.
And now, he found himself being led away by the storyteller, turning his life upside down.
"What about my mother and sister?" Xu Chong asked, unable to hide his concern as he followed Sikong Lun.
"Rest assured, your mother will be well taken care of, and you need not worry about your sister either," Sikong Lun replied. "Since you have joined the Reverse God Association, we will ensure that these concerns are resolved."
Sikong Lun paused for a moment before continuing, "Even if, in the future... the Reverse God Association loses and is wiped out by the thirty-six countries, your parents and family will not be implicated."
"That's good," Xu Chong exhaled in relief. For some reason, he found himself fully trusting Sikong Lun's words.
The two made their way through the dark passage of the underground palace, venturing deeper into its depths.
"Sir," Xu Chong addressed Sikong Lun, unsure of how else to address him. "Where are we going now?"
Xu Chong voiced his confusion, as the storyteller had only mentioned meeting a significant figure without revealing who it was.
"I'm going to take you to meet someone," Sikong Lun replied without hiding the truth. "The most important person in the Reverse God Association. If not for him, the Reverse God Association would still be hiding in the gutters like rats."
"Ah?" Xu Chong was taken aback and couldn't help but ask, "Then he must be very strong."
"Of course," Sikong Lun said matter-of-factly. In his eyes, there was no one stronger than Lin Yuan in all the world.
"I see," Xu Chong nodded, only partially understanding. He tried to ask again, "Is he a soldier-user?"
In Xu Chong's understanding, apart from the divine soldiers themselves, soldier-users were the strongest beings in the thirty-six countries of the Central Plains.
Soldier-users could wield the power of divine soldiers, and even someone as powerful as the Blood Refining Martial Saint would be as fragile as an ant before a soldier-user.
"Soldier-user?" Sikong Lun paused in his tracks, a hint of scorn appearing on his face. In his eyes, the so-called divine soldier-users and evil soldier-users were nothing but chickens and dogs compared to Lin Yuan, easily crushed.
If one were to associate Lin Yuan with divine soldiers or evil soldiers...
Then, above and below, in heaven and on earth...
He was the Lord of Armies.
(End of Chapter)
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