ASTNovels Chapter 2601 At least... you're not as bad as them!
Chapter 2601 At least... you're not as bad as them!
Ling Tian was stunned.
He hadn't expected that Xinghai Pavilion's ambitions were so great.
If it's just about attacking and studying the demonic beasts, that's not a big problem; at least it's acceptable, and it won't seem too outrageous.
However, controlling the entire central continent seems somewhat illogical and unexpected.
After all, although Ling Tian had never been to the Central Continent, he knew that there were countless powerful martial artists and demonic beasts on the entire Central Continent. For example, even if he went there from the peak of the Saint Realm, he would probably only surprise some people of lower realms.
However, if you want to roam freely in the central continent, this level of cultivation is still somewhat insufficient.
So when Ling Tian heard Qiu Qiu mention that Xinghai Pavilion's ambition was to control the entire central continent, he was somewhat bewildered and felt that Xinghai Pavilion was overestimating itself.
Of course, if they could actually research and create some martial artists themselves, as Qiuqiu said, then perhaps this... wouldn't just be a wish, but could actually be realized.
Thinking of this, Ling Tian let out a breath and looked at Qiuqiu, saying, "Do you know how far Xinghai Pavilion has gone in its research on martial artists?"
Upon hearing this, Qiuqiu shook her head: "I don't understand, but I know that Xinghai Pavilion is taking action against some martial artists. After all, their research requires a large number of martial artists, and many martial artists will become Xinghai Pavilion's test subjects. So I guess... the person you mentioned is also like that, and there is very little chance of him surviving."
After hearing Qiuqiu's words, Ling Tian felt even more distressed.
It wasn't that he felt sorry for Mina's father, but rather that his own future seemed to be becoming increasingly difficult.
His initial idea was to go to the central continent and find a way back to his own world, thinking he wouldn't encounter too much trouble. But now it seems he was too naive.
For example, people from the Star Sea Pavilion might have a significant impact on me after I go to the Central Continent, and become an unavoidable obstacle.
Especially after hearing Qiuqiu say that they were creating artificial warriors and preparing to dominate the entire Central Continent, Ling Tian realized that these people's future would inevitably intersect with his own, and then...
After a moment's thought, Ling Tian sighed, looked at Lin Qi and Mina who were sleeping in the car, and said softly, "I was actually thinking that they might be targeted by the people from Xinghai Pavilion. After all, they are one of my few partners, and I don't want them to be captured by the people from Xinghai Pavilion."
Hearing Ling Tian's words, Qiuqiu nodded: "I know, I understand your thoughts, but if they really have their eyes on Lin Qi and Mina, it will be difficult for you to stop them. You may find it hard to stop their advance, especially in the Central Continent, which is their... home ground!"
“I know, that’s what I’m worried about.”
As Ling Tian spoke, he looked at Lin Qi in the passenger seat of the car and, for the first time, had the thought of asking him to stay.
It's not that he would become a burden or hinder his progress, but Ling Tian doesn't want Lin Qi to be captured or targeted by the Xinghai Pavilion.
If Lin Qi were to be targeted by the Star Sea Pavilion for going to the Central Continent and subsequently captured, Ling Tian would inevitably feel guilty and believe that Lin Qi's accident was due to his own actions.
So he looked at Lin Qi, pondering whether he should continue forward with Lin Qi, and whether he should take him to the central continent.
At that moment, Ling Tian wondered if he should have sought out his companions instead of going forward alone.
Just then, as if she could read his mind, Qiuqiu said softly, "You should know that many people follow you because they want to, not because you are forcing them to follow you, right?"
A simple sentence sent a jolt through Ling Tian's heart. He then looked at Qiu Qiu with a puzzled expression and asked, "How can you know what I'm thinking?"
"Pretty much." Qiuqiu shrugged. "Look at the way Lin Qi looks at me, he practically has his thoughts written all over his face. How could I not see it?"
Hearing this, Ling Tian gave an awkward smile: "Actually, I was thinking that if I brought Lin Qi along and he encountered danger, it would definitely be because of me. I would feel guilty and remorseful, and I don't want anyone to get hurt because of me, so..."
"Then you should talk to him." Chiu Chiu seemed indifferent: "Ask him, if he agrees to be with you, it means it's his own choice. If he doesn't agree, then you don't need to worry about it, right?"
Upon hearing this, Ling Tian seemed to wake from a dream, and said with a helpless smile, "Yes, I'll still ask for his opinion. Whatever he chooses, I'll agree."
"Yes, that's what I mean. Just don't overthink it. This... it's definitely not difficult. You'll know your answer when the time comes."
After saying that, Qiuqiu flashed and appeared above the car. She then lay down on the car and said softly, "I think that instead of worrying about nothing, it's better to live a comfortable life and live happily in this world."
"Humans only live once, and so do demons and beasts, so I've long since come to terms with it. I only have one thought: to destroy the Star Sea Pavilion. As for the rest, I'll let nature take its course. Even if I die somewhere because of this, I won't regret it, because I've done my best."
Goodness, Ling Tian couldn't help but be a little surprised when he heard Qiuqiu spout these profound truths.
He truly hadn't expected that Qiuqiu would have grasped so many principles, knew so many life maxims, and even knew how to comfort people—this was completely unlike what a demon beast should do.
At that moment, a thought suddenly occurred to Ling Tian. He looked at Qiu Qiu and said seriously, "Can you tell me if you lived in the human world before?"
"Yes." When Ling Tian asked, Qiuqiu didn't hide anything and nodded in agreement.
Because she was lying in the car, facing the sunlight overhead, Qiuqiu had her eyes slightly closed, and her long eyelashes shone with a pale yellow hue in the sunlight.
“I actually tried to integrate into human society before, but in the end… my friends were captured by the people of the Star Sea Pavilion, and my closest relatives were killed by them. That’s why I stayed away from humans and all martial artists.”
After saying that, Qiuqiu turned her head, met Ling Tian's gaze, and smiled slightly, "But you are different from the other martial artists. At least... you are not as bad as them!"