Cultivation Simulator: Shocking the Academy-Chapter 475 - 328: Mage and the Four Great Deities

Luo Chen was silent for a moment, then slowly uttered two words: "Yes."

Although his voice was calm, the heaviness and helplessness contained within made Li Xin feel an inexplicable oppression.

"Throughout the ages," Luo Chen continued, "there have always been heroes attempting to write history. When the strength of one side weakens, it arouses the covetous desires of another. This is an eternal truth." 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

Listening to these words, Li Xin felt a complex emotion rising in her heart. She felt a deep sense of powerlessness, yet also seemed to see a glimmer of hope.

"What do you think," she took a deep breath, "now that the Blue People and Great Qin are at war, who will win?"

Luo Chen did not hesitate, he blurted out: "Great Qin!"

"Why?" Li Xin snorted coldly, clearly dissatisfied with this answer.

Luo Chen looked at Li Xin, his gaze becoming firm and profound: "Although the Black Dragon Kingdom is not at its peak in history, it is still prosperous and full of talent. The Four Great Celestial Gods guard its territory; the Centipede General defends the Imperial Capital. Their strength and wisdom are impeccable. The Blue Race, while brave and good at fighting, are slightly inferior in overall strength and strategic layout. Therefore, the outcome of this war is almost certain."

As she listened to Luo Chen’s analysis, the doubts and dissatisfaction in Li Xin’s heart gradually subsided. She understood Luo Chen’s meaning and appreciated his stance and views. However, the worry in her heart had not completely dissipated, because the suffering and destruction caused by war were things no one could ignore. She hoped that one day a true solution could be found for the people of both countries to live peacefully together and create a beautiful future.

"Hmph, we also have the great Master Ruolin!" Li Xin wore a defiant expression, her words filled with pride for her mage and disdain for Luo Chen. In her view, Master Ruolin was equally great and powerful, not inferior to anyone.

The campfire blazed fiercely, and the desert was quiet to the point of suffocation. This silence was not due to the late hour, but because the atmosphere among the people had grown heavy. Luo Chen could clearly feel this change; he knew he had to handle things carefully to avoid unforeseen complications.

As a citizen of the Black Dragon Kingdom, the pride in Luo Chen’s bones made him unwilling to bow his head in such an occasion. He chose silence, as it was the best choice for the moment. He didn’t want to let a moment of impulsiveness put him in a more passive situation.

Seeing Luo Chen silent, Li Xin also lost interest in arguing. She understood that strength and weakness were not proven by words but by actions. However, she still felt hostility and dissatisfaction towards Luo Chen. These conflicting feelings left her feeling somewhat agitated and uneasy.

This was a clash of cultures, a conflict between families. Luo Chen knew that these wars and conflicts had existed for hundreds of thousands of years, with everyone having their own convictions and stances. Changing this situation was almost impossible, so he chose to remain silent and calm.

Though everyone fell silent again, sleep eluded them. Li Xin didn’t want to return to her tent to sleep but chose to sit in front of the campfire, lost in thought. Her face showed a heavy-hearted look as if pondering something important. Meanwhile, the others busied themselves with their tasks, maintaining a subtle distance from each other.

Luo Chen closed his eyes slightly, beginning to circulate the two faintly discernible strands of Soul Power within his body. He could feel these strands weaving and crashing against each other, as if they might burst forth at any moment. At the same time, he took out a low-tier Soul Beast Divine Stone from his pocket and began extracting its energy.

For Luo Chen at this moment, there was essentially no difference between absorbing a low-tier Soul Beast Divine Stone and a high-tier one. Both contained pure energy and powerful Soul Power fluctuations. These energies and fluctuations helped enhance his strength and combat ability. However, he remained vigilant and cautious during the energy absorption process to avoid any unexpected situations.

Since the battle with the great black wild dog, Luo Chen realized that his training in "war" had come to a standstill. This indicated that his previous training methods were incorrect; he needed to find the right method to progress. Now was an opportune time for him to ponder this problem, so he didn’t waste the opportunity but seriously contemplated and explored, remaining alert to any changes in the surrounding environment to avoid any sudden occurrences.

Time passed slowly, and the desert night grew increasingly cold. Yet, everyone’s mood was not alleviated by the cold weather; instead, it became heavier and more oppressive, as if an invisible cloud hung over everyone’s hearts, making it hard to breathe. Nonetheless, Luo Chen maintained a calm and clear mind, spending this long and cold night silently training and contemplating. When the first rays of sunlight fell on the desert, a new day began, bringing new challenges and opportunities waiting to be faced and seized.

In the vast and limitless training ground, Luo Chen sat cross-legged, his eyes closed. The air around him was filled with a solemn and weighty atmosphere. He had entered a special training state, wholly devoted to the comprehension of "war."

Although "war" had reached a new realm, Luo Chen knew deeply this did not mean he had completed his training in "war." Rather, he more clearly recognized that war was not just a skill honed through fighting alone. Combat was merely one form of expressing "war," while the true essence of "war" involved the honing and sublimation of one’s spirit.

Recalling the thrilling battle with the great black wild dog, Luo Chen’s heart still surged with hot blood. Every collision, every claw and bite seemed etched into the depths of his soul. However, though the exhilarating battle had made his endurance strong and resilient, the realm of "war" had not shown any substantial improvement.

Nevertheless, Luo Chen was not anxious. He knew the path of cultivation was long and arduous, requiring steady progress step by step. Although progress in the realm of "war" was stalled, he could feel his endurance growing stronger, his power becoming more substantial. This cultivation bore a remarkable similarity to repeated training in "stillness." Even if there was no advancement in realm, the repeated training still brought him immense benefits.