MTL - Cataclysm King

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 labeled "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 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 way we have enough manpower to open up wasteland.

Tens of thousands of adventurer tents were pitched beside the military camp, stretching over a large area.

 The living environment of the Southern Continent is harsher, which also makes them have a stronger hunter culture than the Eastern Continent.

 There was blood flowing out of the wound all the time.

 “Yo~ Bai family? No wonder there are so many weird monsters in the swamp”

 After dinner, most people chose to rest in the tent.

Therefore, they were immediately hired by the royal family at public expense and came to the Old Continent to open up wasteland.

 There are not only thousands of large groups in the camp, but also small adventure groups and lone hunters of a dozen people.

Ji Xun has been among the mercenaries for several days.

The other party has a high probability of guessing that there is an "enemy" who is good at disguise.

“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.”

The bonfire dispersed the light green mist, and the food was fragrant.

 What the hunters talked about excitedly were all topics related to the swamp ruins.

 Aragorn obviously suffered a lot during this period.

At midnight, a wisp of black shadow quietly sneaked into the darkness and moved towards the huge iron cage.

"Yes. We can hunt some monsters in the wilderness of the Southern Continent and work hard to get some materials. How is it like the old continent? Discovering an ancient relic at random is like picking up money. All kinds of ancient relics are piled up in mountains. High-level Extradimensional spaces are everywhere.”

 It took several days of trying to find the Viper mercenary group that was close enough to the military camp.

As long as you are a human being, you cannot stick to it strictly all the time.

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.

Probably the people from the Red Dragon Kingdom also expected that someone would want to rescue him, so they strengthened the means of confinement.

 It’s rest time now.

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.

 So the sergeants within the legion almost never go out alone, and Ji Xun has no chance to replace them.

Before, it was just a slave collar and an iron chain, but now there are a few iron nails with spells, which penetrated the toad's limbs.

ˆ “.”

  Today I finally found an opportunity to replace this guy named "Lorne".

 This vanguard force has more than a thousand people.

Most importantly, the tent of Herman, the legion commander, is not far from the iron cage, and anyone who approaches the toad will be heavily scrutinized.

 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.

 But I gave up after trying it.

He was eating and listening to the meat he was cutting with a knife.

 The incident last time caused a big fuss, and the top brass of the Hydralisk Legion were also on guard.

 After observing for the past few days, he also roughly figured out the schedules 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.

“The old continent is full of ruins, just like gold mines everywhere. If we can go back alive this time, it will take several lifetimes.”

 There is also a normal nighttime routine in the camp.

"What do you know? It's a ruin that even the military is concerned about. Judging from the antiquities unearthed in the past few days, this ruin is of very high standard, and it seems to involve some of the Bai family, the god-stealers of the Talon period. There must be some good stuff in the secret cache.”

From time to time, there are some misleading movements in the toad cage, exposing the surveillance methods hidden in the dark.

Ji Xun could only think of a roundabout way.

"Hey, by the way, what do you think the Hydralisks Legion are looking for in the swamp? This **** place is full of poisons, with so many casualties, and they continue to be consumed. I said, why not excavate the ruins of the city instead? 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 had to be cut with a knife. Hiss."

Next to a camp, a man with a thin face and a hood covering his eyes was sitting by a campfire.

Ji Xun did not show any abnormality.

Ji Xun’s risks are also much smaller.

 In a corner of the camp, a two-headed viper mercenary flag is hung on the tent.

 Looking at it is to keep it in a weak state.

But that broad toad face looked indifferent from beginning to end.

Ji Xun has long understood that this guy's previous plan was only to save Alice and the two.

 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 expected it, he murmured: "How dare you come back?"

 After all, Alice was rescued and almost all the information she wanted was obtained.

 It doesn’t matter whether you save yourself or not.

 There will be huge risks if we come into contact with you again.

 If it were anyone else, he really wouldn't have the guts to touch him again under such circumstances.

 But Aragorn also felt that he understood the guy in front of him.

 From the moment the other party dared to take risks and agreed to cooperate, he felt that this guy was very different from ordinary people.

After all, Aragorn was the one he cared about most, so he asked: "How is Miss Alice now?"

Ji Xun responded: "She and Allen are in a relatively safe place."

"Um."

 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.

Without seeing Ji Xun's person, Aragorn understood something and said: "Your shadow secret method is really magical. I am also worried that if you pretend to be someone else again, you will be discovered. After all, what happened last time, the Holy Vatican's People are already alert."

This method is indeed hidden and almost undetectable by normal means.

Even if you notice it, you won't be able to catch anyone.

 Aragorn then put away his previous worries.

“You mean, there are people from the Holy See in that ‘tent’?”

Ji Xun has already heard about the situation of the Holy See from Alice.

The people in the Holy See are all dragon-born with very pure blood and very strong strength.

Moreover, their rights are above the royal power, they are loyal to the dragon, and they also have some special means.

 Aragorn: "Yeah."

Since time was running out, Ji Xun didn't hesitate and said directly: "Is there a way to rescue you?"

Aragorn spoke of his situation very calmly: "I'm afraid there is no chance. The Holy See is here for the 'jar'. They will never let me go."

Ji Xun certainly 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 got straight to the point: "What's in this plague swamp?"

  Aragorn said: "There may be a jar."

Ji Xun asked back, "Maybe?"

Aragorn responded: "Yes. The source of the plague that once ravaged the Talon Dynasty was a few pottery pots with spells. One of them appeared in this swamp. The poisonous mist and those monsters in the swamp were almost the same. It’s for this reason”

Ji Xun knew that he spoke so cryptically because he was afraid of being polluted.

 But he will not be polluted.

Ji Xun didn’t do any ink and asked directly: “What ability does that foreign **** have?”

Hearing this, Aragorn also said in surprise: "Do you know that the seal in the jar is the 'Outer God'?"

Ji Xundao: "Yeah. I know a little bit. I know about the 'Scarlet Corruption' and I have also encountered vampires."

 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 **** once had a divine body. During that scarlet pollution, he even destroyed most of it. Tarun Dynasty, your Eastern Continent has not been polluted?"

 “There were some problems, but they have been solved so far.”

Ji Xun didn’t explain much.

 This matter would be too much to go into detail.

 Aragorn also knew that time was precious, so he didn’t ask any more questions.

 Just the expression in his eyes showed the extreme surprise in his heart.

He still couldn't believe that the place in the Eastern Wasteland that didn't even have the seventh level could resist the ravages of scarlet pollution?

Before he could think more, Ji Xun asked again: "Are there any opportunities in the swamp? Or is there anything worth noting?"

Now that he knew about Scarlet's corruption, Aragorn also felt that it was easy to explain a lot, and said: "The title of that outer **** is [Source of Disease]. It is the source of toxins and diseases. But this outer **** is a purely destructive god. He It does not require faith, nor does it pollute faith. It 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 neurotoxins and septic toxins. ."

He also saw that Ji Xun's mentality was that of an "adventurer" and would 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 already had these thoughts.

Aragorn asked again: "Do you know why I turned into this form?"

He asked himself and answered: "Because, my ancestor was infected during the battle with the alien god. This plague curse has also been with our Frederick family for thousands of years. Of course, it is not all bad. Our family Many of his 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 with poisonous abscesses, but his breath is filled with poisonous mist. Ji Xun had felt before that Aragorn fit well with the environment of the Plague Swamp.

 It turns out that the source of pollution is the same.

 Others may not quite understand what the “plague curse” is.

 But Ji Xun was able to 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, it means that the gene chain has been tampered with.

  It means that he has descendants, and the pollution will be passed on.

Ke Jixun was surprised that he was able to resist pollution because of his special circumstances. So could Aragorn?

 Perhaps it’s “innate virus antibodies”, or maybe the [Hero] profession is also related?

 But as long as you are not dead after being polluted, you will become stronger due to the pollution.

The principle is probably this.

Can.

The price of scarlet corruption is to become a vampire, and the price of this source of disease is to become a toad?

Ji Xun is also very interested in this epidemic disease.

 But he still feels that it is best not to get infected.

Werewolf form is just bad in the end, vampires are okay too.

 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 **** thief. Secret tomb. If you still have descendants of the Bai family in the Eastern Continent, ask them and they may know something."

Ji Xun asked about a word he didn't understand: "Xianjia secret tomb?"

Aragorn said: "Yes. The God Thief sequence has always been mysterious, and the inheritance has been discontinued in the Southern Continent. I don't know the details."

ˆ “.”

Ji Xun listened thoughtfully.

At the moment, it seems that it is completely impossible to rescue Aragorn by force.

There are at least two or three seventh-level players in this camp, and countless fifth- and sixth-level dragonborn card masters.

I am afraid that even if the entire Donghuang's high combat power is gathered together, there is 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 agree on many ideas.

 But I haven’t seen any suitable opportunities so far, so I can only wait for the opportunity.

The two chatted like this for a while, and Ji Xun found that the effect of his shadow was better than expected.

 The sentries were rotated and no abnormalities were 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 very curious about before, and said: "Mr. Aragon, do you know the mysterious magic of "inducing the gods to fall"? "

 “Alice told you?”

Aragorn was not surprised when he heard this. After all, everyone is curious about magic and mysticism.

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 has something to do with what I told you before, observing the laws of war."

Ji Xun: "Oh?"

Even though his mind has connected all the extraordinary knowledge he has mastered, he still can't figure out what the relationship between the two is.

 This is completely a blind spot in knowledge.

Aragorn said unhurriedly: "Actually, the [Hero] sequence also has its own magic and mystery. But it has always been a 'taboo' technique of the Talon royal family. No one can access it except the royal family members."

Ji Xun was also very surprised and asked: "Why does the royal family ban the secret method of hero sequence?"

 It turns out that it is no longer dated.

  But it was banned.

 But being reminded of this, he suddenly thought of something.

 Since it is prohibited by the royal family, then this secret method must affect the royal rule.

Aragon's next answer also confirmed his statement: "You may have guessed it. 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 hasn’t thought about this problem.

As he was thinking about it, 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, have powerful force, and 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 various first-generation kings in history have heroic destiny."

Hearing this, Ji Xun suddenly realized.

 That’s really the case!

Those who have a heroic destiny are not necessarily in the [Hero] sequence; but card masters in the heroic sequence must have a heroic destiny.

　　A "hero" appears. It's strange that the king is not afraid of such a person.

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."

ˆ “.”

Ji Xun already understood.

It makes sense that the royal family of Augustus would ban this secret method.

Aragorn slowly revealed some ancient secrets that ordinary people have no way of knowing: "I don't know what the exclusive magical secrets of the [Hero] sequence are called. But it is said that if you reach the top of the exclusive secrets of this sequence, you will become 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?"

Listening to the first half of the sentence, Ji felt that the secret method was far away from him.

 But as soon as he heard the second half of the sentence, he felt that it seemed familiar to him.

Angel?

Couldn't it be the Weeping Angel who was killed by the ancestors of Nanjing, and his body was sealed everywhere?

 No wonder Ji Xun was in such a strange state of mind.

because

 At this moment the soul of the angel is still in him.

 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 the introduction, now is the point.

 “A hero is born?”

Ji Xun seemed to have a flash of inspiration as he listened.

 Only then did he realize that his previous thoughts had been solidified. ,

 He ignored some key issues.

 Hero is more than just a career sequence.

For example, Catalina, her heroic destiny was formed later in life.

  In other words, this is a “title” that requires certain conditions before it can be born.

Just as he was thinking about it, Aragorn said slowly: "I like an old saying: Times make heroes."

ˆ “.”

Hearing this, Ji Xun seemed to understand something.

 I also understand why Aragorn said before that heroes and war are also related.

“Heroes are always born out of 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, it is always given by suffering. People who have not experienced darkness will never be grateful for the light.”

“If there is enough suffering and people want to survive the suffering, then ‘heroes’ will inevitably 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' are some of the laws of the universe that can only be touched by the top-level extraordinary realms. For example, the fifty-two demon **** 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.”

ˆ “.”

 Aragorn's words opened a door to a new world for Ji Xun.

 At this moment, the world in his eyes seemed to be cyclical.

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 understood more easily.

"I see."

 One-stop service.

Ji Xun also finally understood what the laws of war he had observed in the extradimensional space were.

 Heroes are born from suffering.

Then during the war, some others can also be born.

 War, pestilence, famine, cruelty, fear.

 These originally indescribable laws of the universe have materialized because of the carrier of "war".

 Let people easily touch it and feel it.

 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 to ascend to the extraordinary!

It’s no wonder that the situation in the slave uprising in “Warren City Rebel Camp” became increasingly bizarre. No wonder hundreds of thousands were killed. No wonder.

 Everything can be explained at this moment.

 (End of this chapter)