Chapter 708: Chapter 526: The Answer
Hong Tao used facts to tell Lin Feng that now is a society where might makes right, where privileges and strength override law and order.
War is imminent, and chaos in order is starting to let some strong individuals become unrestrained and uncontrollable.
In the words of those people, resources need to be concentrated in the hands of important individuals.
As for important individuals, it refers to high-ranking officials and powerful figures.
If war comes, from a certain perspective, this statement isn’t wrong, it’s just that Hong Tao’s manner was too unsightly.
He doesn’t just want to eat his fill, he wants to lick the plate clean.
Of course, Hong Tao is neither the first nor the last, and perhaps there are those more ruthless than him.
An arm is just a minor punishment.
Emperors are already the pinnacle of world power, and even if the rabbit dies, the fox mourns, no one dares to speak for Zhan Tian’en, nor does anyone dare to make a sound.
That Hong Tao could still attend the memorial service proves he wasn’t punished.
In Lin Feng’s view, perhaps many people even think Zhan Tian’en didn’t know his place and overestimated himself.
The fusion of the Space Gate in the Land of Chaos, and this worldwide large-scale retaliatory action, is merely a signal that the war is imminent.
The war hasn’t truly started yet!
When the great war descends, perhaps order and law will truly be wiped out.
By then, the law of survival of the fittest, natural selection, and the ugliness of human nature will be fully displayed.
"Elder Zhan, I’m sorry, it was too naïve and taken-for-granted of me."
Lin Feng looked at the pale Zhan Tian’en, who appeared several years older, with a bitter expression.
As one of the Ten Great Clans of Shangjing, the Hong Race’s strength was the weakest, but their financial power was the greatest, which naturally attracted attention.
Hong Tao’s intention toward the Zhan Race was certainly not a temporary notion; there had been cooperation before, but it was at this special time that he happened to make a move.
In the face of Hong Tao’s forceful seizure, Zhan Tian’en was unable to resist, hence he wanted to cultivate a force to protect the family when war came.
Due to Zhan Tianyu’s relationship, his first choice was the Avengers Alliance.
Knowing some of the cards of the Avengers Alliance and because of trust in his grandson, Zhan Tian’en did not consider other ways or leave other ways out for the family, placing all hope on the Avengers Alliance.
He sold family assets cheaply in exchange for resources and Demon Spirits, but by the time Hong Tao found out, Zhan Tian’en had already sold most of what could be sold.
This made Hong Tao angry, so he directly chopped off one of his arms.
Lin Feng was too naïve; perhaps this could have been avoided.
He didn’t know Hong Tao’s character well enough.
Hong Tao was never a conventional person, nor was he kindhearted.
Anyone capable of sealing Sha Mi into a clansman, sealing it into a little girl, is undoubtedly selfish and extremely cruel.
To force Hong Yi to endure and not dare to easily commit suicide, he used his parents and brother as threats, proving his unscrupulousness and extreme measures.
In the fusion of the Space Gate in the Land of Chaos, he had his son and clansmen quietly bring Hong Yi into the Land of Chaos, with the idea of having everyone die there.
To achieve his goal, he could sacrifice his own son.
For his so-called protection and justice, he could sacrifice thousands, even if it included many talented young individuals.
Worldly views meant nothing to him, he obstinately stuck to his beliefs, and nobody could persuade him.
With his strength, there were few who could truly restrain him.
From Hong Yi, Lin Feng also understood what kind of person Hong Tao was.
In essence, Lin Feng overestimated the status and deterrence of the Avengers Alliance.
Although their battle records are glorious, that was only inside the Other-dimensional Space Gate; the so-called potential meant nothing to the Emperors.
Zhan Tianyu roared in fury to vent his anger.
But it was just impotent fury, he eventually calmed down, but his slightly trembling body and bloodshot eyes testified to his suppressed anger and grief.
"I will find a way to regenerate Elder Zhan’s severed arm." Lin Feng patted Zhan Tianyu’s shoulder, comforting him.
Without strength, comfort like revenge is meaningless.
Due to their relationship with Hong Yi, their conflict with Hong Tao was irreconcilable.
They just didn’t have the strength to overturn the table now.
"Yes, Tianyu, Tianming and I will work hard to become Divine Level Therapists."
Dong Yunan said very seriously with her small face.
Regenerating a severed arm is the capability of a Divine Level Therapist, which requires possessing a Divine Level Healing Soul Skill or developing a certain Healing Technique to the extreme.
Whichever way, it’s extremely challenging to achieve.
Globally, there are only two Divine Level Therapists, one in the West, one in the Pure Land, none in Hua Country.
Getting these two to help is not that easy.
Zhan Tianyu did not respond to Little Sister Dong’s comfort. Seeing this, Zhan Tian’en patted his face and scolded with a laugh: "Your teammate is talking to you, didn’t you hear? Where are your manners? Don’t pull a long face like you’re bereaved, I’m not dead yet."
Lin Feng and his companions found a vacant spot nearby and stood beside Zhan Tian’en, not returning to their original position.
This was a statement of stance.
Maybe Hong Tao wouldn’t care, but the remaining forces wanting to kick the Zhan Race while they’re down will surely be somewhat deterred.
Some forces even slightly envy Zhan Tian’en.
It’s hard to say now, but maybe there will be rich rewards in the future.
As the ten Guardians of Shangjing, three Emperors, the Base City mayor, and high officials arrived one after another, the memorial service began promptly at seven.
The memorial service was set up solemnly and respectfully, because so many sacrificed, there were no remains, no ashes, not even photos of the deceased, so there were no wreath-laying ceremonies.
Only one female Guardian represented them, delivering a eulogy on stage.
"Today, with a very heavy heart, we mourn the people lost in this disaster, their sacrifices were not in vain, they...."
In the fine drizzle, the national flag was at half-mast, everyone bowed their heads for a minute’s silence, and faint sobbing sounds were faintly heard during the silence.
A minute passed quickly, the silence ended, yet the atmosphere remained oppressive.
"I hate attending these kinds of occasions, I wouldn’t have come if I knew, it makes me really upset and unable to vent, I’d rather go into the Space Gate and kill a few alien bastards."
Yu Qiao couldn’t help but say, looking around, seemingly intending to leave early.
"Why so much nonsense?"
Yun Tianqi glared at Yu Qiao, who unwillingly glared back.
If it wasn’t for the inappropriate occasion, the two might have fought; the others were accustomed to it and simply ignored them.
"If we continue to passively defend and get hit like before, these memorial services will keep happening."
Ye Xing said, his tone slightly dissatisfied.
In this disaster, they didn’t lose relatives; compared to those who lost family members, they didn’t feel tragic grief.
Their suppression came more from a sense of helplessness.
In this level of warfare, the Avengers Alliance’s strength is still lacking, far from enough.
In the Space Gate, under suppressed strength, they can wantonly massacre the Alien Race, even the Kings are no exception, they are invincible, making the Alien Race tremble in fear.
But back to the outside world, facing retaliation from the Alien Race, they didn’t even have the means to counterattack, and had to be constantly wary of assassins.
At this moment, Ye Xing had only one thought.
To become stronger!
Only by continuously becoming stronger and becoming a King, an Emperor, can they change all of this, and influence the direction and outcome of this war.
"Because we are always on the defensive, passive beatings became a habit, changing it all at once isn’t easy. The true purpose of this memorial service isn’t mourning, it’s a declaration, you’ll know the answer soon."
Zhan Tian’en said slowly.
Everyone was silent, looking at the big figures on the high stage, waiting for the so-called answer.
