I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 240 - 174: Supreme Town Object!

Chapter 240: Chapter 174: Supreme Town Object!

High Willow City’s inner city, Observatory Headquarters.

The Commander stood with hands behind his back, exhaling softly.

"The matter is settled," an unnamed elder munched on peanuts sent over from Feng City, and his expression carried a rare hint of solemnity.

"The responsibilities that I should have taken charge of have come to this point, and they are, indeed, settled."

The Commander calmly said, "The success or failure that follows is up to the younger generation... I can only fight against the Tribulation Ash on the periphery; as for the key within, it’s beyond our interference."

The elder laughed and spoke, "After such great efforts, the key to victory or defeat is ultimately handed over to the younger generation; do you feel at ease?"

"A person must accept old age in their lifetime."

The Commander looked at his face in a copper mirror and said, "I seem young, still as handsome as before, with an undiminished demeanor, but in truth, I have aged."

"When you look at the people in the marketplace, the patriarchs, once they pass middle age and approach their twilight years, what they often compete in is no longer their own wit and abilities, but whether their descendants are promising."

"Although we transcend the ordinary folk, when it comes to old age, it’s much the same."

"Even if powerful in oneself, without a successor, the situation ultimately constructed cannot be maintained."

"Look at Han Zheng, he’s far from the status of Li Shen Sect, languishing for many years, but now, the junior he values has surpassed the Little Divine Sect’s Xu Dingye, lifting Han Zheng’s spirits, freeing him from his mental shackles, and allowing him to smoothly ascend to the Qi Refining Realm."

"The principle is much the same."

With a reflective tone, the Commander said, "One grows old and is close to death; it’s time to relinquish power and let these juniors take our place, to stand on the front lines."

The nameless elder seemed contemplative as he slowly spoke, "That’s true, overprotection can be harmful; without experiencing wind and rain, without seeing blood, they won’t mature—the current situation in the inner city serves as an example!"

"With this exploration of the ancient relic, many new faces from the inner city should participate; it’s time for them to see blood." The Commander, with hands behind his back, said, "I will clear the external obstacles for them... But the true battlefield lies within the ancient relic; whether they can triumph is also crucial for the future layout of the Human Clan!"

"Can you let go of your concerns?" The elder asked tentatively.

"You and I are both close to death," the Commander said with a smile. "Whether the ancient relic can become a Blessed Land won’t benefit us, nor are we likely to see it. It’s a matter for their generation... so we set the stage, and let them handle the matters of their own era."

"You also plan on using this relic matter to remind those in High Willow City who cling to power and fear the rise of newcomers?" The elder had a flash of realization.

"The old monsters can’t enter the relics; thus, the successors are crucial." The Commander nodded, "High Willow City is too complacent; although they understand the long-term principle in their hearts, they haven’t faced such a choice in a long time, so they comprehend the long-term principle, but when it comes to decision-making... they generally only consider the immediate principle."

"Human nature is stubborn, selfish and greedy; it’s hard to let go of power," the elder said gloomily. "Exploring an ancient relic won’t awaken them. In a person’s lifetime, change is difficult without facing death."

"One step at a time."

The Commander waved his hand and said, "The attendance should be full; I will head down first."

"City Guard Mansion relayed a message yesterday; do you still insist on letting Wu Chang go to the relic?"

"His life’s path, he will decide. I merely chose him; I did not coerce him."

"This child is extremely talented, skilled, and his temperament pleases me. It would be a pity if he died in the relic."

"Throughout the generations of the Human Clan, there have been no lack of prodigies; who can say for sure they will grow up?"

"The Li Shen Sect is renowned today, but who can tell how many deadly dangers he faced in his youth?"

He waved his hand and said, "Like we said before, even if we are born in this era with great talents, without experiencing hardships and bloodshed, how can we achieve greatness?"

Without waiting for the elder to reply, he had already descended from the high tower.

At this moment within the Observatory, more than thirty individuals had already gathered on the open ground.

Han Zheng and Lin Yan were prominently among them.

As they saw him arrive, they all offered their greetings.

"Greetings, Commander."

"You may dispense with the formalities."

The Commander, with hands behind his back, said, "The matter of the ancient relic has been informed to each of you ahead of time, do all of you know why you are called here today?"

"Exploring the ancient relic."

Han Zheng stepped forward and spoke earnestly.

The Commander nodded slightly and said, "This ancient relic is mysterious and contains great secrets; the people of Tribulation Ash understand it even better, and they will certainly enter as well."

"Some of Tribulation Ash’s people are exiles beyond the Pure Land, the enemies in broad daylight."

"Some of them are within the powers of the city, even within my Observatory, we may not be completely immune."

"You all are personally chosen by me, but whether there are members of Tribulation Ash among you, I do not know."

At these words, everyone’s expression changed, becoming more solemn.

The Commander, with an indifferent expression, said, "It may undermine morale to say this before a battle, but I still must warn you, once you enter the relic, trust no one but yourself."

"Understood."

The crowd responded in unison.

"This time, apart from our Observatory, various forces from High Willow City have also sent suitable candidates to go together."

After a pause, the Commander continued, "From the external regions of High Willow City, various forces and many noble descendants have also been selected by Qifeng Prefecture to enter the relic."

"You may form alliances with them to explore, but you must never let your guard down."