Chapter 1107: Chapter 743: Outward Submission, Inward Defiance
Fu Yuzi and Luo Shanyou both understood the internal conflicts within the Human Race, but they did not rely on brute force to suppress them, because the Human Race was already in a precarious situation. Resorting to brute force would only bring destruction, so they chose a more indirect way to save the Human Race.
Such an approach earned Xiang Beifei’s admiration!
"Chu Jun and the others are not inherently evil; they are merely victims of Dao Palace’s oppression. Because they see no hope, they seek it out for themselves. I hope the Human King will not blame them, and as long as they see hope, they will return." Fu Yuzi said.
"Rest assured, senior, I understand."
Xiang Beifei hesitated for a moment, then said: "Senior, regarding your son, Daoist Weihuo, it was my fault. It was my first encounter with him, and I never expected him to act this way."
The smile on Fu Yuzi’s face gradually faded, and his expression showed a hint of melancholy. He let out a long sigh and shook his head slightly.
"There’s no need for the Human King to blame himself. He did the right thing; it was his duty. When I etched the Stellar Death Warrior glyphs into his soul, I told him that his life was no longer his own, nor mine; it belonged to the Human King and the future of the Human Race." Fu Yuzi said.
Xiang Beifei was surprised: "Senior, you inscribed the glyphs on him?"
He hadn’t expected that Fu Yuzi, as a father, would allow his own son to offer up his life as a Death Warrior!
"Not just him, I am also a Death Warrior for the Human King."
A fiery red glow appeared on Fu Yuzi’s body, and his soul emerged, intricately engraved with mysterious glyphs. Flames formed a Fire Snake in the air, powerful wings on its sides, roaring as it surged out.
"Senior is also a Death Warrior?"
Xiang Beifei was even more surprised!
Both father and son had simultaneously chosen to become Death Warriors!
"Subordinate Wing Fire Snake, always ready to offer my soul for the Human King, and whenever my life is needed, the Human King’s command will suffice." Fu Yuzi bowed and said.
"No need to be so formal, senior." Xiang Beifei immediately supported him.
"The Human King need not think too much. We chose to become Death Warriors for the future of the Human Race! As long as the Human Race can continue, the death of Weihuo is worthwhile! He died protecting the Human King, protecting the future of the Human Race. As a father, I am always proud of him!"
Fu Yuzi replied calmly and unhurriedly.
The death of his son brought him immense grief, but he never forgot his identity or his mission. What he could do was suppress the sadness in his heart and help Xiang Beifei strengthen the Human Race, allowing his son to live on in the hope of the Human Race.
Xiang Beifei looked at the two Human Race seniors, Luo Shanyou and Fu Yuzi, and felt a twinge of emotion. These two were both his Death Warriors, willing to sacrifice themselves for the Human Race, and such seniors would forever remain worthy of his respect.
With them present, the Human Race would not perish!
He also warned himself that he would never allow the incident with Daoist Weihuo to happen again!
To Xiang Beifei, being alive meant hope!
He was determined to ensure that all of them would continue to live!
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When Xiang Beifei and the others returned, Li Qianluo was speaking eloquently to Chu Jun and the others, describing how the Human Race stronghold under Luo Shanyou’s governance had transformed under Xiang Beifei’s influence.
Chu Jun and his group appeared very skeptical, as Li Qianluo’s description was too fantastical. The stronghold had supposedly freed itself from the constraints of the Blood Wood, which sounded like pure fantasy.
"He is not from the Ju Mang Tribe; how can he control Jianmu?" Chu Jun said solemnly.
"Because he is the Human King!" Li Qianluo replied without hesitation.
"Dao Palace’s harm has always targeted the soul, and we have no way to heal severed legs! How can he possibly heal the scars left on the soul?" Chu Jun remained doubtful.
"Because he is the Human King!" Li Qianluo replied again.
Chu Jun looked very angry. Even though he had knelt after Fu Yuzi’s defeat, that didn’t mean he had truly submitted to Xiang Beifei in his heart.
"Instead of questioning endlessly, it’s better to see for yourself. You can come to my place and see!" When Luo Shanyou returned and saw Chu Jun’s attitude, he spoke up.
Xiang Beifei also said: "Improving the quality of life for the Human Race is essential for a better future. Using Blood Wood is a last resort. This time, bringing you here is to discuss significant matters for the Human Race. Your stronghold must be entirely improved using Jianmu! Follow me for a trip and see for yourselves."
"Fine, I’ll go with you!"
Chu Jun still looked at Xiang Beifei with deep hostility.
Normally, the elders wouldn’t be taken to a specific stronghold for discussion, but Xiang Beifei used his abilities, respected as a criterion, to check these people, and after confirming their trustworthiness, he took them there.
The city was now quite large; people lived in houses, wooden structures lined up neatly. The city was no longer cold and dark but full of life, peaceful and warm. There was no need to nourish the Blood Wood with blood, and the gloom on people’s faces had gradually lifted.
Chu Jun and Shen Xinshui were shocked to see the transformed living area, for their own areas were still suffering, and compared to here, it was like living in a paradise.
Those elders who had never opposed Xiang Beifei were even more excited, as the situation here was the ideal life they longed for, living in peace without worrying about life!