Run Away, This Civilization Is Cheating!

Chapter 394: Chapter 330: We Are the Hope!_2
 

As for what was obtained,

it was a “covenant” with those Weird Demons!

Yes, the scene Zhuang Ying witnessed was not a specialty of the city but the harsh truth of the entire Dynasty, indeed, of all civilization.

The high-level figures of the Dynasty had formed covenants with Weird Demons, offering them individuals who had cultivated the Red Fire Path as fodder in exchange for peace.

To call it a covenant was merely sugar-coating it.

It would be more accurate to say that the entire Dynasty was livestock raised by Weird Demons.

The carcasses of Weird Demons could turn into Chi Yan fuel and could even aid in peoples’ cultivation. Similarly, to the Weird Demons, the cultivators of this world were delicious nourishment, a resource for them to grow stronger!

And to deceive the people of the Outer City was nothing more than to make them struggle, train harder in cultivation, and become more delectable.

Even among the Weird Demons and demons, there existed restraints.

In order to have a constant supply of fresh “nourishment,” every night, they would only send in one individual to “dine,” always controlling the quantity.

But obviously, to keep these Weird Demons restrained in their feeding habits was challenging, and there would always be some excess. When that time came, a portion of the population would be relocated from the upper-level cities to spread out… like the largest Royal City, having a full fifty million people, Royal City would not be attacked, it was the grandest breeding ground!

“No wonder…” After grasping the cruel truth of this world, Zhuang Ying felt an immense despair just by briefly putting himself in the shoes of the natives.

It’s no surprise then that the Marshal had said, once one gets close to the Inner City, one’s thoughts are bound to change.

All this time spent in arduous cultivation was just to make oneself tastier, and hard battles fought were nothing but delivering oneself into the mouths of the Weird Demons. Even the countless warriors of the entire Dynasty were merely aiding in the breeding of their own people for the Weird Demons!

Where is there hope, where can there be hope?

Even without going mad, there was no way to retain even a shred of fighting spirit.

However—

That was the past!

Now, we are the hope!

Zhuang Ying slowly exhaled, steadied his emotions, and said in a low voice, “Keep an eye on those so-called high-level figures. They are spiritually broken and completely beyond salvation. Be careful not to provoke disorder.”

“Yes, I’ve used the Puppet Card,” Ma Yan declared.

Puppet Cards were a type of high-level but insidiously evil cards.

They could turn other living beings into one’s own puppets.

Most cruelly, the puppets’ Consciousness wasn’t sealed or affected; they could only watch helplessly as they obeyed the other party’s every command unconditionally.

Generally, such cards weren’t favored by frontline warriors, but for their reconnaissance personnel, they were an essential item for every squad.

Indeed very useful, and at this moment, there was no hint of guilt in using it.

“Captain, what do you plan to do?” Another teammate’s voice suddenly echoed in his mind.

“Continue to gather information related to cultivation, I will find one or more suitable leaders for the people of this city,” Zhuang Ying’s mind conjured the image of that female commander.

Of course, she wasn’t the only one.

Among the warriors of the Outer City who were unaware of the truth, there were many filled with zeal. Perhaps upon learning the despairing truth, they will change, but compared to those who were completely devoid of the will to fight, corrupted thoroughly, they still had a stronger potential to be shaped.

After all, where they had come, hope had arrived!

Zhuang Ying continued his search on the outskirts.

…

Tian Chunyan had finished her guard duty for now and returned to her room, laden with fatigue and wounds.

This was considered a privilege of being a commander.

Initially shared with others, but after being chosen as the prospective Young Madam by the Wu Family’s Young Patriarch, she had a room to herself.

Yet, for Tian Chunyan, who had no intentions of disarming, a solo room was less desirable than being with her comrades—at least she would know they were all still alive.

“Inner City…” She gazed at her reflection in the mirror, her face smeared with the filth of demonic blood, her eyes showing a hint of bewilderment.

The Inner City was, for them, a name imbued with a touch of sanctity.

Inside resided the city’s most powerful, those warriors who, even if they did not intervene lightly, their mere presence there was enough to deter the powerful Weird Demons in the Night from joining forces to attack the city.

The most important thing is!

The Inner City represents stability, happiness, and prosperity, entirely different from the Outer City. Only those who have made significant contributions to the city and the Dynasty, as well as their families and descendants, can live there.

There’s no need to worry every night about the dangers of Weird Demons, nor to suddenly hear during the day that one of your friends has met with misfortune.

Countless people from the Outer City desire nothing more than to enter the Inner City.

Including the once Tian Chunyan.

But what she wanted was not to enter in such a manner. Instead, she wished to achieve merits and move into the Inner City with her family in an honorable way, to then come out again and continue the fight with her colleagues, protecting her homeland.

Just like the current Marshal.

“Young Madam…” Tian Chunyan muttered these words to herself but revealed a hint of self-mockery.

Ever since that Young Patriarch took a liking to her, her parents and family were overjoyed, even her colleagues were filled with envy. If they knew what she was feeling right now, they would probably scold her for being pretentious.

However, Tian Chunyan’s gaze hardened once more.

She had not changed her determination; even if she entered the Inner City, she would come out again.

“In this world, the saber in one’s hand is the greatest safety.” Tian Chunyan felt the overwhelming power surging within her and a new fighting spirit emerged.

One could not cultivate at night, but during the day, not a moment could be wasted!

However, just as she took a deep breath to ease the fatigue from the battle, she turned her head and her pupils abruptly constricted—her saber was already drawn!

“Who’s there?”

Standing in front of her was a person wearing a white robe of a bizarre style.

Most important, she had no inkling of his presence!

Not just her, considering the Marshal’s room was not far away. After repelling the Blood Mouth Giant, the Marshal had remained in his room. How, under these circumstances, could someone have stealthily approached her without any sound?

Or was it… weird!

Tian Chunyan’s saber cut through fiercely, yet the intense flames turned into a fine net, completely enveloping the man in front of her!

The man made no move, but when the net fell upon him, there was no reaction.

This let Tian Chunyan’s heart skip a beat, slightly relieved.

It meant the person was not one of the Weird Demons.

The power that extended from the Great Sun and the path of cultivation was the natural nemesis to Weird Demons; even the most powerful would not remain unmoved.

The person before her was human.

“Sir, what brings you here so late at night?” Tian Chunyan still did not let down her guard.

“Looking for someone,” Zhuang Ying observed his opponent silently from beginning to end before speaking slowly.

“Who are you looking for?” Tian Chunyan’s eyebrows arched.

“Someone to be the new ruler of this city, even of this Dynasty,” Zhuang Ying stated.

“…”

Tian Chunyan’s heart thumped fiercely, stunned by the rebellious words.

A new ruler?

Did this person really know what he was talking about?

The Dynasty had lasted for thousands of years without any change! And with the constant threat of the Night, who would dare to incite a civil war?

“Sir, are you joking?” The wariness in Tian Chunyan’s heart amplified to its peak, and she noticed more things amiss.

Her recent move was not just a test!

At such close distance, with a fierce attack like that, the Marshal could not have been unaware. So why had there been no response until now?

Or was it that the Marshal was already aware of the arrival of the person before her?

Was this a test from the Inner City?

Various thoughts kept emerging in her mind.