Chapter 301 Opposition
Half a month later.
More than two hundred kilometers northeast of the ruins of Wallen City, there is a large swampy woodland filled with miasma.
The map is marked "Plague Swamp".
A few days ago, the vanguard of the Hydralisk Legion arrived in this area and discovered a large number of ancient architectural ruins in the swamp. The entire legion was stationed on the edge of the swamp and began exploration and excavation.
But because there are countless poisonous monsters in this swamp and the terrain is complex, the progress of the exploration is not ideal.
Fortunately, during this time, a large number of mercenaries and hunter groups from the Red Dragon Kingdom also came for reinforcements.
This is how we have enough manpower to open up wasteland.
Tens of thousands of adventurer tents were also pitched beside the military camp, stretching over a large area.
The living environment in the southern continent is harsher, which also makes them have a stronger hunter culture than the eastern continent.
There are not only thousands of large groups in the camp, but also small adventure groups and lone hunters of a dozen people.
In a corner of the camp, a two-headed viper mercenary flag was hung on the tent.
The bonfire dispersed the light green mist, and the food was fragrant.
What the hunters talked about excitedly were also topics related to the swamp ruins.
“Tsk, tsk, the Old Continent is really a good place. Fortunately, our captain’s background is strong enough, so he is qualified to be the first batch of fleets to open up wasteland, otherwise we would really miss this opportunity to make a fortune. ”
"Yes. We can also hunt some monsters in the wilderness of the southern continent, and work hard to get some materials. How is it like the old continent, casually discovering an ancient relic is like picking up money, all kinds of ancient relics pile up in mountains, high-level Extradimensional space is everywhere."
"The old continent is full of ruins, just like gold mines. If we can go back alive this time, it will take us a few lifetimes."
"Hey, by the way, what do you think the Hydralisks Legion are looking for in the swamp? This damn place is full of poisons, with so many casualties, and they continue to be consumed. I said, why not excavate the ruins of another city? There is no need to soak in poisonous water all day long. I heard that an unlucky guy had a poisonous insect in the water crawl into his crotch yesterday, and he had to be cut up with a knife."
"You know. What. The ruins that the military is concerned about are definitely not bad! Judging from the antiquities unearthed in the past few days, this ruins is of high standard and seems to involve some of the family secrets of the Bai family, the god-stealers of the Talon period. Good things are indispensable.”
“Hey~ Bai family? No wonder there are so many weird monsters in the swamp”
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The "Viper Mercenary Group" is a large mercenary group in the Red Dragon Kingdom. The financial backer behind the scenes is a grand duke of the kingdom.
For this reason, they were immediately hired by the royal family at public expense and came to the Old Continent to open up wasteland.
This vanguard force exceeds a thousand people.
Next to a camp, a man with a thin face and a hood covering his eyes was sitting by a campfire.
He ate and listened with interest to the meat he cut with his knife.
Ji Xun has been among the mercenaries for several days.
Today I finally found an opportunity to replace this guy named "Lorne".
He originally planned to repeat the same trick and go directly to the Hydralisk Legion as a certain soldier, which would also make it easier to contact the toad.
But I gave up after trying it.
The incident last time caused a big fuss, and the top brass of the Hydralisk Legion were also on guard.
The other party also most likely guessed that there was an "enemy" who was good at disguise.
So the sergeants within the legion almost never go out alone, and Ji Xun has no chance to replace them.
The most important thing is that the tent of Legion Commander Heman is not far from the iron cage, and anyone who approaches the toad will be heavily scrutinized.
Ji Xun could only find a detour.
After trying for several days, I found this Viper mercenary group that was close enough to the military camp.
There is also a normal night routine in the camp.
It's time to rest.
After dinner, most people chose to rest in the tent.
Ji Xun didn’t show any abnormality.
When it was midnight, a wisp of black shadow quietly sneaked into the darkness and moved towards the huge iron cage.
As long as you are human, you cannot stick to it all the time.
After observing for the past few days, he also roughly figured out the schedule of the top management of the Hydralisk Legion and the changing times of the open and secret sentries, and finally found a little gap.
And it is obvious that Aragorn is also creating opportunities for him.
From time to time there are misleading movements in the toad cage, exposing the surveillance methods hidden in the dark.
Ji Xun's risks are also much smaller.
At this moment, he controlled his shadow to hide in the darkness of the cloak, successfully avoiding the sentry, and quietly came to the prison car.
Aragorn obviously suffered a lot during this time.
Probably the people of the Red Dragon Kingdom also expected that someone wanted to rescue him, so they strengthened the means of confinement.
Before, it was just a slave collar and an iron chain, but now there are a few spelled iron nails, which penetrated the toad's limbs.
There is still blood flowing out of the wound all the time.
Looking at it is to keep it in a weak state.
But that broad toad face looked indifferent from beginning to end.
Ji Xun had already understood that this guy's previous plan had always been to save Alice and the two of them.
And it itself has no hope of leaving alive.
Ji Xun's shadow hid in the darkness of the lighted prison car and said hello: "Mr. Aragon, how is the situation?"
Suddenly hearing human voices, Aragorn was surprised for a moment, but as if he had expected it. He murmured: "You really dare to come back."
After all, I rescued Alice, and got almost all the information I wanted.
It doesn’t matter whether you save yourself or not.
There will be huge risks in contacting us again.
If it were anyone else, he really wouldn't have the guts to touch him again in this situation.
But Aragorn also felt that he understood the guy in front of him.
From the moment the other party dared to take the risk and agreed to cooperate, he felt that this guy was very different from ordinary people.
After all, it was the person he cared about the most, Aragorn asked: "How is Miss Alice now?"
Ji Xun responded: "She and Allen are in a relatively safe place. place.”
"Yes."
Aragorn also breathed a sigh of relief.
His big toad eyes were also full of relief.
In this way, it doesn’t matter what your situation is.
Having not seen Ji Xun's person, Aragorn understood something and said: "This shadow secret method is really magical. I am also worried that you will be discovered if you pretend to be someone else again. After all, what happened last time The people in the Holy See are already alert.”
This method is indeed hidden and almost undetectable by normal means.
Even if you notice it, you can't catch anyone.
Aragorn then put away his previous worries.
“You mean, there are people from the Holy See in that ‘tent’?”
Ji Xun has heard about the situation of the Holy See from Alice.
The people in the Holy See are all dragonborn with very pure blood and very strong strength.
And their rights are higher than those of the king, they are loyal to the dragon, and they also have some special means.
Aragorn: "Yeah."
Time was running out, and Ji Xun didn't hesitate and said directly: "Is there a way to rescue you?"
Aragorn was very worried. He said calmly about his situation: "I'm afraid there is no chance. The Holy See is here for the 'jar'. They will never let me go."
Of course Ji Xun knew this.
If he were a senior member of the Holy See, he would never let Aragorn go. Instead, he would exploit him until he died.
But at least one thing is certain, Aragorn will not die before the jar is found.
Ji Xun had already thought about what he wanted to ask, so he went straight to the point: "What is in this plague swamp?"
Aragorn said: "There may be a jar."
Ji Xun asked, "Maybe?"
Aragorn responded: "Yeah. The source of the plague that once ravaged the Talon Dynasty was a few pottery pots with spells. One of them is here. It has appeared in the swamp. The poisonous fog and those monsters in the swamp are almost all due to this reason."
Ji Xun knew that he was speaking so vaguely because he was afraid of being contaminated.
But you will not be polluted.
Ji Xun did not leave any ink and asked directly: "What ability does that foreign god have?"
Hearing this, Aragorn also said unexpectedly: "Do you know that the one sealed in the jar is the 'Outer God'?"
Ji Xundao: "Yes. I know a little. I know about the 'Scarlet Corruption' and have encountered it too. Vampire."
He has encountered three jars, and he has two of them.
That’s why he was more curious about what was going on in the other jars.
When Aragorn heard this, he almost couldn't hide his surprise: "Did scarlet corruption appear in the Eastern Wasteland? No, that outer god once had a divine body. That scarlet pollution, he It even destroyed most of the Talon Dynasty. Is your Eastern Continent not polluted?”
"There were some problems, but they have been solved so far."
Ji Xun didn't explain much.
There are too many details to go into.
Aragorn also knew that time was precious, so he didn’t ask any more questions.
Just the look in his eyes showed the extreme surprise in his heart.
He still couldn't believe that the place in the Eastern Wasteland where there was no seventh level could actually withstand the ravages of scarlet pollution?
Before he thought about it, Ji Xun asked again: "Are there any opportunities in the swamp? Or is there anything worth noting?"
Now that he knew Scarlet was corrupt, Aragorn He also felt that it was easy to explain a lot, and said: "The title of the outer god is called [Source of Disease]. It is the source of toxins and epidemics. However, this outer god is a purely destructive god. He does not need faith and does not pollute. Belief will only lead to the extinction of living things. Gain strength from death. If you really want to go in, it is best to find a top card master who is proficient in medical skills and prepare more antidote potions."
He also saw it. Ji Xun's mentality is that of an "adventurer" and he will never shrink from danger.
Even without himself, he would definitely be interested in the swamp.
After all, this guy already has two cans on him.
Ji Xun nodded, having had these thoughts for a long time.
Aragorn asked again: "Do you know why I turned into this form?"
He asked himself and answered: "Because my ancestors were fighting with the foreign god. Infected during the battle. This plague curse has been with our Frederick family for thousands of years. Of course, it is not all bad. Many of our family’s extraordinary powers also benefit from this curse.”
"Oh?"
Ji Xun was slightly surprised when he heard this, but then he suddenly understood.
Aragorn is in the form of a toad. Not only is his body covered in highly toxic abscesses, but his breath is filled with poisonous mist.
Ji Xun had previously felt that Aragorn fit well with the environment of the Plague Swamp. It turns out that the source of pollution is the same.
Other people may not understand what the "plague curse" is.
But Ji Xun could understand it accurately.
Because he himself was infected with the [Blood Plague].
If it weren't for some special circumstances that suppressed the pollution, he would be a vampire at the moment.
And Dr. Merlin has already studied it, and it means that the gene chain has been tampered with.
This means that if he has descendants, the pollution will be passed on.
But what surprised Ji Xun was that he could resist pollution because of special circumstances. So could Aragorn?
Maybe it’s “innate virus antibodies”, or maybe the [Hero] profession is also related?
But as long as you are contaminated and do not die, you will become stronger due to the pollution.
The principle is probably this.
Yes.
The price of scarlet corruption is to become a vampire, and the price of this source of disease is to become a toad?
Although Ji Xun is also very interested in this disease outsider.
But he still felt that it was best not to get infected.
After all, the werewolf form is only evil, and the vampire form is also okay.
And the toad is really ugly.
Aragorn looked at Ji Xun's strange expression and couldn't guess what he was thinking, but he added a reminder: "I don't know much about the ruins. But this ruins used to be an immortal family of the Bai family, the god thief. Secret Tomb. If you still have descendants of the Bai family in the Eastern Continent, you might know something about it."
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Aragorn said: "Yes. The God Thief sequence has always been mysterious, and the inheritance of the Southern Continent has been discontinued. I don't know the details."
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< br>Ji Xun listened thoughtfully.
Right now, it seems that it is completely impossible to rescue Aragorn by force.
There are at least two or three seventh-level card masters in this camp, and countless fifth- and sixth-level dragonborn card masters.
I am afraid that if the entire Donghuang’s high combat power is gathered together, they will have no chance of winning.
The only thing available is the Plague Swamp itself.
Just like the previous extradimensional space, using dangerous environments to create some opportunities.
Ji Xun told Aragorn some of the plans he had deduced before.
It itself considers it this way.
The two of them can match up many ideas.
But I haven’t seen a suitable opportunity yet, so I can only wait for the opportunity.
The two chatted like this for a while, and Ji Xun found that his shadow hiding effect was better than expected.
The sentries were rotated and nothing unusual was found.
Since he was not discovered, Ji Xun did not waste the opportunity and chatted a few more words.
At this time, he also asked the question that he was curious about before, saying: "Mr. Aragon, do you know the mysterious magic of "inducing the gods to fall"? "
"Alice told you? ”
Aragorn was not surprised. After all, everyone is curious about the magic.
He seemed to know why Ji Xun asked this, and without waiting for Ji Xun's answer, he asked, "Are you curious why I am a hero and know this forbidden magic of the natural disaster?"
Ji Xun didn't explain much, "Yeah."
Aragorn smiled mysteriously and said: "This is a field that only top-level card masters will come into contact with. Speaking of which, it is the same as what I told you before, observing war. The rules have something to do with it.”
Ji Xun: “Oh?”
Even though his mind has connected all the extraordinary knowledge he has, he still can’t figure it out. What is the relationship between the two.
This is completely a blind spot of knowledge.
Aragorn said unhurriedly: "In fact, the [Hero] sequence also has its own magic and mystery. But it has always been the 'taboo' technique of the Talon royal family. Except for the insiders of the royal family, no one People can touch it. "
Ji Xun was also surprised and asked: "Why did the royal family ban the secret method of hero sequence?
But it was banned.
But when he was reminded of this, he suddenly thought of something.
Since it is forbidden by the royal family, then this secret method must affect the royal rule.
Aragorn's next answer also confirmed his statement: "You may have guessed. The ruling class never likes to see 'heroes' appear."
Ji Xun also understood immediately.
Heroes represent the will of public opinion, which will affect the authority of the ruling class.
Aragorn asked again: "Do you know what the return path of the [Hero] path is? I don't mean the career path, but the return path in life."
"???"
Ji Xun really never thought about this problem.
While thinking, Aragorn's tone suddenly became meaningful: "If you are familiar with the laws of history, you should know that in chaotic times, there will always be some 'heroes'. They are loved and admired by others, and Possessing powerful force can even end chaos. This is a destiny that is very suitable for being a king, and this is also true. More than 90% of the first kings of various dynasties in history were people with heroic destiny."
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Hearing this, Ji Xun suddenly realized.
That’s true!
A person with a heroic destiny is not necessarily a [Hero] sequence;
But a card master in the heroic sequence must have a heroic destiny.
A "hero" appears, and the king is not afraid of this kind of talent.
Aragorn said: "So, no matter what dynasty, the fate of a hero is almost fixed. Either he becomes a person in power, or he disappears from the world, or he is killed by the person in power and ends badly. There are only these three ways."
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Ji Xun already understood.
No wonder the Augustus royal family would ban this sequence of secret methods, it makes sense.
Aragorn slowly told some ancient secrets that ordinary people have no way of knowing: "I don't know what the exclusive magical secret method of the [Hero] sequence is called. But it is said that the exclusive secret method of practicing this sequence has reached a certain level. At the top, it will turn into an angel form. At the end of the Talon Dynasty, there once appeared a god-level 'Guardian Angel', who was the top hero trained by the Augustus royal family."
"Angel?"
When Ji heard the first half of the sentence, he still felt that the secret method was far away from him.
But when he heard the second half of the sentence, he felt that it seemed familiar to him.
Angel?
Could it be the Weeping Angel who was killed by the ancestor of Nanjing, and his body was sealed everywhere?
No wonder Ji Xun was in such a strange state of mind.
Because
the angel's soul is still in him at this moment.
So this is the [Hero] sequence?
For a time, the various related fragments and clues in Ji Xun's mind seemed to be connected again.
Now that most of the angel's remains have been unsealed, the mysterious magic will surely be revealed again in the future.
However, this toad hasn’t explained yet, why do you, a hero, know the secret method of the natural disaster sequence?
I didn’t wait for Ji to ask for the exit.
Aragorn has already answered: "Do you know how heroes come? Or, under what circumstances, heroes are born?"
Those words before were just introductions, now is the point. .
"A hero is born?"
As Ji Xun listened, a light flashed through his mind.
Only then did he realize that his previous thoughts had been solidified. ,
He ignored some key issues.
Heroes are more than just a career sequence.
Like Catalina, her heroic destiny is acquired.
In other words, this is a "title" that requires certain conditions to be born.
Just as he was thinking about it, Aragorn said slowly: "I like an old saying: Times make heroes."
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Hearing this, Ji Xun seemed to Understood something.
I also understand why Aragorn said before that heroes and war are also related.
“Heroes are always born in suffering, despair and disaster. A stable, peaceful and orderly world does not need heroes, and there will be no heroes.”
“Just like The definition of happiness is always given by suffering. People who have not experienced darkness will never be grateful for the light."
"If there is enough suffering, people want to survive in the suffering. 'Heroes' are bound to be born."
"So, [heroes] and [natural disasters] are opposites and coexist in a sense."
"This is also why I can master and understand the magical and mysterious method of the natural disaster sequence of "inducing the gods to fall". Because of my destiny, I have a deep understanding of natural disasters."
"'Opposition of opposites' are some of the laws of the universe that can only be touched in the top-level extraordinary realm. For example, the fifty-two demonic sequences of light and darkness, water and fire, war and peace, healing and plague, chaos and law are all extraordinary abilities to understand the laws of the universe. Of course there will be opposition and companionship."
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Aragorn's words opened a door to a new world for Ji Xun.
At this moment, the world in his eyes seemed to be spinning.
The contrast between light and darkness makes everything have a cause and effect.
Thinking about it this way, many of the laws in the Fifty-Two Magic Mysteries are really contradictory.
If you understand the laws of a certain series thoroughly enough, then correspondingly, the opposite laws can also be easier to understand.
“So that’s it.”
One thing, all answers.
Ji Xun also finally understood what the laws of war he had observed in the extradimensional space were.
Heroes are born from suffering.
Then in the war, some others can also be born.
War, plague, famine, cruelty, fear.
These originally indescribable laws of the universe have materialized because of the carrier of "war".
It is easy for people to touch and understand.
War is suffering for civilians;
But for some people, it is a way to understand the laws of the universe, a means to achieve an end, and a ritual for promotion to the extraordinary!
No wonder the situation in the slave uprising in "Warren City Rebel Camp" became more and more bizarre. No wonder hundreds of thousands were killed. No wonder.
Everything, at this moment, was... Can explain.
The Chinese New Year is approaching, there are so many things going on these days, and the number of words is a bit short, please forgive me
(End of this chapter)
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