Light Fortress Chapter 1918 - 11: Stranger_2

"Fool!"

Wang Chong was furious, but this anger did not erupt directly.

The veins on his forehead bulged.

The sound of raindrops hitting the umbrella became as intense as a rapid drumbeat.

"Rules, aren’t they made by people?"

Central Continent is chaotic, and only a very few know the reason why.

Today’s Source Tower has already become a complete forbidden zone—

A few days ago, the Source Tower was sealed by snow and enveloped in golden light, Lord Qinglong retreated into seclusion and no longer emerged...

Combined with the recent series of events, Meng Xizhou announced a declaration of war, and East Continent and North Continent were eager to act.

Those titled individuals in Upper City can no longer be unaware of what’s happening?

Divine War!

Only a Divine War could marshal such an imposing force!

In such a situation, where would Upper City have any capacity to deal with a traitor from Rhein... Now the entire Upper City is taken over by [Deep Sea], the last "blessing" Lord Qinglong left for Central Continent, Wang Chong used this opportunity to secure a "Position of Divine Envoy" for his cherished disciple, but he never expected his disciple would be so "foolish!"

"...Indeed, rules are made by people."

Chi Shou said earnestly, "That’s why I came to Upper City, I want to save Ye Kaluo."

"You..."

Wang Chong looked pale with rage, still striving to suppress his anger, unable to believe, "You’re mad?"

"I’m not mad."

Chi Shou solemnly stated: "The bounty issued by [Deep Sea] contains many familiar faces. Thirty years ago, members of the Ancient Literature Society were slaughtered... The world has not improved because of their deaths. The so-called ’Crimes of Treason Against Humanity’ is indeed an elusive charge, other than the charge, no substantial evidence can be found. In five years, Rhein City’s transformation has been rebirth-like, benefiting millions of citizens. If, due to a piece of criminal order, without discerning right from wrong, they’re executed, what’s the meaning of the law?"

Gu Li thought he was mad, wanting to save Ye Kaluo.

The teacher also thought he was mad.

Only Chi Shou knew he wasn’t mad, the thing he wanted to do was more than just saving someone.

He wanted to restore some of the toppled law and principle in Upper City, even if just a little... But this little part at least could make people ponder, why a single command from Deep Sea could drive so many to madness.

This is indeed a terrifying matter.

"That woman is the remnant of the Ancient Literature Society!"

Wang Chong hissed lowly.

"Lu Nanzhi from East Continent is too! Lin Royal Family as well!"

Chi Shou clenched his teeth and said, "Ye Kaluo is a member of the Ancient Literature Society... So what?"

"Pa!"

Wang Chong angrily flicked his sleeve.

Chi Shou’s cheek instantly got a handprint.

His cheek swelled high, but his gaze didn’t change much, he just looked apologetically at his teacher... Even Chi Shou himself felt that these words were indeed way too disgraceful.

After this slap.

Wang Chong’s expression changed.

He looked at his most admired disciple and was momentarily bewildered.

Because he couldn’t answer Chi Shou’s question.

Remnants of the Ancient Literature Society, so what?

[Deep Sea] issued a bounty... only charges, no crimes, sometimes executing someone doesn’t require a crime.

Acting according to the trend, this person deserved death.

Since everyone thought, remnants of the Ancient Literature Society deserved death.

Then... no one cared what was written on this bounty order.

What truly confused Wang Chong.

Was not Chi Shou’s words.

But the things he did thirty years ago when achieving his title.

Thirty years ago, a young Wang Chong joined the "Purge Ancient Literature Society" team, becoming one of the executioners on the blood night.

Back then, Wang Chong actually had thoughts similar to Chi Shou’s.

He questioned Deep Sea, and had also been shaken during the slaughter.

It’s just that the temptation of "obedience" was too great, the people toil all their lives, only to pursue fame and fortune.

He was able to become the titled person of Upper City, and the most renowned teacher of the academy, just because... thirty years ago, he made the "right" choice.

This memory was deeply buried in his heart.

Thirty years later, when brought up again... Wang Chong realized, some things being past doesn’t mean they have ended.

The so-called correct choice isn’t necessarily correct.

"When you meet the dean later, don’t say anything foolish..."

Wang Chong calmed down, his voice hoarse as he instructed: "Before achieving the divine envoy, there is a task, this task is Upper City’s assessment of you... If you can complete it smoothly, the position of divine envoy will be yours, and the ’Flame Dream’ will be imparted to you. If the God of Destiny favors you, you might even have the chance to obtain the power of ’Authority Origin’."

These words are enough to drive every Transcendent in Central Continent mad.

Fame, fortune, authority.

Everything the Transcendents wish to chase... is now right in front of Chi Shou.

It could be said.

A leap to the top.

But Chi Shou’s response was very calm, even could be described as indifferent.

"Remember, remember, not to mention that woman, don’t plead for her, you can’t change anything."

Wang Chong’s voice revealed undisguisable fatigue.

"You are the teacher’s most admired disciple..."

He looked at his disciple, as if looking at himself from the past, clearly a stern admonition, by the end, it rather seemed a bit like a plea.

"This time, listen to your teacher. Accept the test, complete the task... then become the divine envoy."

"..."

Chi Shou raised his head in disappointment, his eyes somewhat moist.

The rain was too heavy, blurring the vision around him.