Cultivation Simulator: Shocking the Academy-Chapter 474 - 327: Grudges Between Empires

The campfire blazed brightly, illuminating the entire desert. A profound silence enveloped the surroundings, as if even the air had frozen. This silence lingered for a long time before being broken by Li Xin: "Luo Chen, do you have any connection with that Red-faced Madman?" she asked curiously.

Luo Chen shook his head lightly and said, "No. In fact, he loathes me intensely." His tone was calm and straightforward, as if narrating a story that had nothing to do with him.

"Oh? Then why do you defend him like this?" Li Xin asked, more puzzled. To her, it seemed there was some inexplicable connection between Luo Chen and the Red-faced Madman.

Luo Chen was silent for a moment before slowly speaking, "It’s just a personal vendetta between him and me. He has his reasons for hating me deeply, but I cannot, for that reason alone, deny his abilities and his contributions to the empire." His voice was deep and powerful, as if it carried an undeniable force.

Upon hearing this, Li Xin couldn’t help but snort coldly, "Hmph, it seems there are also many contradictions between us!" Her tone revealed an unmistakable dissatisfaction and hostility. Clearly, she did not agree with Luo Chen’s assessment and attitude toward the Red-faced Madman.

However, Luo Chen did not become angry because of this; he remained calm and rational, saying word by word, "I, Luo, am not someone who holds high office, not working within its system, nor planning its politics. I cannot and am not able to manage the empire’s affairs, yet—" At this point, he paused, his gaze suddenly becoming determined and sharp, "I, Luo Chen, as a man of seven feet tall, will undoubtedly step forward if the nation is in peril!"

The fire swayed with orange-red light in the night, casting everyone’s face in flickering shadows. Listening to Luo Chen’s words, Li Xin couldn’t help but fall into deep thought. Although she harbored hostility toward Luo Chen, she had to admit that what he said made sense.

In this chaotic world, each person is busy striving for their own interests. There are not many like Luo Chen, who hold onto their beliefs and work for the country and the people.

Thinking of this, she couldn’t help but develop a sense of admiration for Luo Chen, and her hostility diminished slightly.

As for Latis, he still sat silently by the campfire, lost in thought. Perhaps he was also reflecting on his previous impulsive actions. In any case, under the influence of Luo Chen’s heroic and bold spirit, the small campfire campsite became remarkably quiet, with everyone immersed in their thoughts, seemingly forgetting the passage of time.

In the night, the fire’s light danced on the dunes, casting mottled shadows. A few big men sat around the fire, their gazes deep, seemingly each lost in their own thoughts. The crackling of the flames, accompanied by the desert’s silence, created an indescribable atmosphere.

Li Xin appeared different from the others; she couldn’t sit quietly like those big men. She continuously drew complex patterns in the sand with a branch, only to quickly cover them with new scratches. Her brows were furrowed, displaying a restless expression.

Suddenly, she looked up, staring directly at Luo Chen with a touch of urgency in her voice: "Luo Chen, I ask you, why can’t the two countries coexist peacefully?"

Luo Chen was somewhat taken aback by Li Xin’s sudden question. He slowly raised his head, meeting Li Xin’s gaze. His eyes were profound and complex, seemingly holding endless stories and heavy contemplation.

"Easier said than done." He spoke faintly, his voice revealing a sense of resignation and heaviness.

"Why?" Li Xin refused to give up, continuing to ask, "Isn’t there a way to resolve these conflicts and allow the peoples of both countries to live in peace?"

Luo Chen took a deep breath, his gaze fixed on the distant starlit sky. He knew this question was not only Li Xin’s doubt, but a puzzle for countless others. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

"Many problems, we can’t find answers to." He spoke slowly, "Like the entanglements between the Blue Race and the Black Dragon Kingdom, which trace back thousands of years. Historical entanglements, ethnic hatred, territorial disputes... these complications are intertwined, and resolving them is not something that can be done with a few words."

Listening to Luo Chen’s words, Li Xin’s expression became more solemn. She seemed to be searching for a way out, a breakthrough from this heavy reality.

"Is it possible that Great Qin and the Blue People are to fight forever?" she asked unwillingly.