Chapter 1296 Status
"That's all I know. We'll meet again if fate allows."
Just as the armored giant was about to leave, Chen Yang immediately blocked his path.
The armored giant looked at Chen Yang with confusion, "Is there anything else?"
Chen Yang looked at the armored giant and smiled, "Where can you go now?"
"Why not help the human race deal with the upcoming crisis."
"Whatever resources you need for your cultivation, I can provide them."
"We can part ways after you reach the Nascent Soul realm."
Facing Chen Yang's proposal, the armored giant pondered for a moment, "The crisis the human race faces? Even those in the Nascent Soul realm dare not claim they can help humanity. You certainly think highly of me."
"Even if there are beings above the Foundation Establishment realm in the human world now, I am merely a shell at the moment and cannot help you."
Having said that, the armored giant clicked his tongue, "However, you are right. I don't seem to have any good options right now."
"Before that, staying with your human race wouldn't be bad."
After the two jointly left the ice abyss, Chen Yang asked strangely, "Do you have to wear this armor all the time?"
Chen Yang felt that the armor on the armored giant was very mysterious, as it could change its size.
Chen Yang had only seen this ability on the Bronze Cauldron before.
Hearing Chen Yang's question, the armored giant did not hesitate to explain, "Of course. Don't underestimate this armor. Even someone at the peak of the Core Fusion realm might not be able to break it. Otherwise, my enemy wouldn't have just sealed me."
Although Chen Yang didn't intentionally want to know about the other party, since they were partners from now on, Chen Yang naturally wanted to learn more about the armored giant in front of him.
On the way to Qingzhou City, Chen Yang also learned some things about the armored giant.
He had been frozen there by his enemy for an unknown period, but based on Chen Yang's estimation, it was at least before the human world was sealed.
As for the armored giant's previous realm, he had just reached the Core Fusion realm.
"In my world, I was considered a genius. I never expected there to be so many powerful beings in the human race..."
"Oh, right, you can call me Wu Shaojun."
From Wu Shaojun, Chen Yang also learned many secrets.
The era Wu Shaojun belonged to was a declining era, even though the passages between worlds had not yet closed.
"But I have to say, if that seal hadn't shattered my realm, I might not have survived."
"You say this heaven and earth... it truly cycles. Now, spiritual energy has begun to appear again."
Perhaps it was because Wu Shaojun had not spoken to anyone for a long time, but as long as Chen Yang initiated a conversation, Wu Shaojun would not stop talking.
This continued until they arrived at Qingzhou City, where Wu Shaojun was captivated by the bustling world.
Of course, everyone who saw Wu Shaojun looked at him askance. Chen Yang overheard a few people whispering, "How old are you to still be into anime?"
Wu Shaojun did not understand the meaning of these words, and Chen Yang could only awkwardly explain it to him.
Instantly, Wu Shaojun became somewhat annoyed, "This armor is a symbol of warriors among my people! How can they say such things about me!"
Seeing this, Chen Yang helplessly consoled him, "The era that belonged to you and me has passed."
"We should leave."
Wu Shaojun, who had been very interested in the advanced world, nodded dejectedly.
He was not from this era to begin with.
Everything before his eyes had nothing to do with him.
However, just as they were about to reach the villa, Wu Shaojun asked Chen Yang, "Then, for you, why protect this world that no longer belongs to you?"
Wu Shaojun's sudden question stunned Chen Yang.
For what?
In the beginning, Chen Yang wanted Liu Ran and the others to be safe. But now, he could transfer everyone into the Bronze Cauldron.
With the space inside the cauldron, it was enough for everyone Chen Yang knew to survive safely.
But what about the others?
Chen Yang looked at the ordinary people at the foot of the mountain and, after a long while, slowly shook his head and said to Wu Shaojun, "I cannot answer that question for you."
"I have seen the darkest side of this world. Sometimes I think it would be fine if they all disappeared."
"But I have also seen the beautiful side, where everyone lives with all their might."
"They may not understand cultivation to become immortals, but for themselves, it is also a form of cultivation, just with different pursuits."
"Those people from the Earth Realm, for their own selfish desires, want to destroy other people's lives wantonly."
"I cannot stand by and watch. Even if it weren't me, someone else would step forward."
Wu Shaojun noticed a glint of divine light in Chen Yang's eyes as he spoke these words.
Chen Yang had heard that what he was doing now was to solidify his position.
Although Chen Yang heard this, he merely smiled it off.
Position?
These things were of no use to Chen Yang.
Up to his current realm, Chen Yang had never relied on so-called status, but had fought his way up desperately.
If Chen Yang truly valued these things, he would not have resolutely left the Hall of Heavenly Doctors that he had created.
What he had done in the Earth Realm, not only by having Chen Shu come forward but also by enlisting the help of An Da and Ba Muge, was Chen Yang sending a signal to everyone that he would not interfere with the daily affairs of the Hope Land.
As for the position of human leader, Chen Yang had no such aspirations.
The reason he stepped forward was simply because humanity needed him.
After the two returned to the manor, Chen Yang saw He Fengyun and the others whom he had not seen for a long time.
Song Wanrong, Hu Feng, Lin Yueyu, and Lin Xichen, the women, also gathered around after seeing Chen Yang.
Moreover, each of them was holding a bouquet of flowers.
Chen Yang accepted the gifts with a wry smile. Before he could ask, Lin Yueyu said, "My cousin is still out of town and hasn't returned. She said she'll give you a big gift when she gets back."
"Meng Qingxue? Her being able to take care of herself is the best gift!"
As Chen Yang spoke, those in the manor who heard the noise outside all came out.
Looking at the familiar faces before him, Chen Yang felt a sense of emotion.
Although it had only been a few months for everyone else, it had been nearly ten thousand years for Chen Yang.
Originally, Chen Yang had planned to gather everyone after dealing with the matters of the Grandmasters and noble families.
But since everyone was here now, Chen Yang decided to bring them all to the conference room.
However, some of them had not had contact with cultivators, so Chen Yang had to tell them about all the current matters.
Chen Yang could offer more choices, but in the end, how they would proceed was up to them to decide.