Chapter 120 Responsibility
Seeing a part, one can know the whole picture. Based on his own situation, Feng Zichen deduced Di Jun's strength, and a surge of pride rose in his heart, giving rise to the thought that a true man should act like this.
"Fellow Daoist has just taken charge of the human race and will likely be busy for some time. Therefore, we will not disturb you any longer and will take our leave!"
After discussing the fortune of heaven and earth for a while, the Water Dragon Lord suddenly stood up and took his leave. Seeing this, the others also stood up, intending to leave as well.
Feng Zichen thought for a moment, realizing that he would be too busy to attend to these people later, so he didn't try to persuade them to stay. Instead, he said,
"Then I won't keep you any longer. Please give my regards to His Majesties when you return. I will personally pay you a visit when I have time!"
After saying this, he turned to the Youyu Clan member who had returned from Qiyao Prefecture and said, "I'll trouble the Youyu Clan elder. Please escort Fellow Daoist Mo Zhang and Fellow Daoist Jian Shan away for me."
"Yes, Clan Chief!" Youyu Clan member responded and stepped forward to Mo Zhang and Jian Shan, saying, "Please follow me, fellow Daoists." "
Haha, you're too kind, fellow Daoist. Many members of the Beast Clan are very interested in you. I wonder who you are that you have earned the praise of the Lin Ancestor and the Tiger Ancestor." "
I look forward to the moment you arrive at the Beast Clan Holy Land. The scene will surely be very exciting!"
Amidst laughter, Mo Zhang and Jian Shan clasped their fists and left with Youyu Clan member.
"In that case, I will see you three off!" After the Youyu clan and the others had gone some distance, Feng Zichen smiled and said to Ao Xue and the other two,
"I had hoped to catch up with you all, but I didn't expect so many changes to happen. Since we still have some time, let's talk as we walk."
Nodding, Ao Xue and the other two followed Feng Zichen outside.
Feng Zichen had only had Ao Xue as a friend in all the years he had been in the prehistoric world, and they were very close.
Now that they had been separated for many years, and it was only a rare opportunity to meet, they hadn't even had a chance to speak before having to part again. It was hard not to feel a little sad.
"Fellow Daoist, let's stop here!"
On the eastern coast, the Water Dragon Lord, about to leave, suddenly stopped and said to Feng Zichen with a solemn expression,
"Fellow Daoist, you have temporarily reached the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm using the fortune of the human race. Although this has many benefits, this power is ultimately external, with great limitations, and there are still many hidden dangers."
The method of using the fortune of heaven and earth to enhance strength originated in ancient times. The three races gained enormous benefits from this, which allowed them to suppress a host of innate gods and demons and dominate the prehistoric world.
Therefore, the three races have a deep understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of the fortune of heaven and earth. As the legitimate successor of the dragon race, the Water Dragon Lord naturally knows some secrets that ordinary people cannot know.
Therefore, seeing that Feng Zichen was using the fortune of the human race to enhance his cultivation, he was afraid that he would not know the dangers involved and go astray, so he specially gave him some pointers.
"Please enlighten me, Fellow Daoist!" Since it concerned his own life, Feng Zichen's expression became serious. He cupped his hands to the Water Dragon Lord and humbly asked for his guidance.
His understanding of the destiny of heaven and earth came only from fragmented memories of later generations. He only knew that this thing was extremely precious, and that obtaining it would bring many benefits, so much so that even saints would disregard their reputation and try to seize it.
"The destiny of the human race comes from the human race and is inextricably linked to it. In the future, if there is any fluctuation in the human race, your strength will be affected!"
"If the human race prospers during your reign, that's fine. But if it declines, the backlash of destiny will bring boundless karma."
"Not to mention that your strength as a Great Luo Golden Immortal will instantly plummet; you might not even be able to save your life."
"At that time, your true spirit will be tainted, your Great Dao will be severed, and you won't even have a chance to start over."
Hearing the Water Dragon Lord speak so frighteningly, Ao Xue couldn't help but show a worried expression, looking at Feng Zichen with concern.
Feng Zichen smiled nonchalantly and said,
"What's there to fear!"
"As the patriarch of the human race, I should shoulder my responsibilities and strive for the growth of humanity."
"Being connected to the human race's destiny further demonstrates my determination to strengthen the race, making my people trust me more and increasing their cohesion. This is actually a good thing."
"Moreover, this pressure will constantly urge me forward, preventing any slackening."
There are always trade-offs. The human race's destiny has increased its strength so much; Feng Zichen is prepared to pay a price.
Currently, the human race's destiny only binds him completely to the human race; other than that, there are few restrictions.
And this is exactly what he desired.
This price is not only negligible for him, but also brings considerable benefits.
As Feng Zichen spoke these words, a fearless spirit emanated from him, displaying the demeanor of a patriarch, causing the several human elders who accompanied him to secretly nod in approval.
"It's not bad that you think that way!"
Deeply moved, the Water Dragon Lord was slightly lost in thought. From Feng Zichen, he discovered his own shortcomings—no, the shortcomings of the entire dragon race.
"This spirit..."
"Truly awe-inspiring!"
"This is probably what I lack."
"This is where I fall short compared to Suirenshi and the others!"
Since ancient times, the dragon race had lived too comfortably, gradually losing its ambition, and an atmosphere of decadence permeated the entire race.
Completely immersed in the glory of antiquity, they had lost the competitive, heaven-defying spirit of that era.
"Since the Great Calamity of the Dragon-Han Era, no new Great Luo Golden Immortals have been born in our race. We initially thought it was due to the deliberate suppression by Heaven and Earth, but now it seems that's not entirely the case!"
"Perhaps His Majesty saw this, which is why he made us actively attack the ferocious beasts and frequently praised Feng Zichen in front of everyone, all to incite the competitive spirit of the dragons."
"It seems that the human race is far inferior to the dragon race, but if we remove the dragon race's foundation, nowadays, apart from the advantage of innate bloodline, how can the dragon race compare to the human race?"
In his heart, the Water Dragon Lord compared the human and dragon races and suddenly made a startling discovery: the dragon race as a whole was in a state of regression, while the human race as a whole was in a state of progress.
When he first came to the human race, the strength of the entire human race was insignificant in front of him. Without the help of dragon race experts, he alone could sweep away the entire human race.
But now, Suirenshi has already become a Great Luo Golden Immortal, leaving him far behind. Youchaoshi and Ziyishi have also found their own Great Luo opportunities, but he has no clue how to advance.
While he couldn't compare to Feng Zichen's extraordinary talent, even the Youyu clan, who resided in the East Sea, had gradually caught up to his level.
Furthermore, several human city lords had already displayed talent no less than his.
(End of Chapter)