I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 385 - 264: The Sorrow of a Large Pure Land

Chapter 385: Chapter 264: The Sorrow of a Large Pure Land

At the edge of the Pure Land, twelve people stood silently, dressed in tight-fitting clothes, with steel knives at their waists and bows and arrows in their hands, quietly watching ahead.

Only after over ten elderly people had taken their lives outside the Pure Land did they gradually put away their bows and arrows, then each took out a white sash from their bosom and tied it around their waist.

After that, they approached to presumably collect the bodies of the elders who had just died.

Gazing at this scene from afar, Lin Yan’s brows were deeply furrowed, his gaze towards Mr. Lu full of incomprehension.

"You know that in this world, Pure Lands most forbid the death of living beings, as even a single life could awaken the town object."

Mr. Lu, with a calm tone, said, "Large Pure Lands are somewhat special; even if tens or hundreds of people die, it’s not guaranteed to awaken the town object, but... over time, the accumulation will eventually cause a reaction from the Pure Land’s town object."

"Within a large Pure Land, there’s not a small population. Over generations, an accumulation of elderly individuals is not uncommon."

"Those who die a natural death are basically out of oil and have hardly any vital energy left in their bodies, their souls dissipating into the void, inflicting insignificant impact on a large Pure Land."

"But it’s worrisome when the elderly and sick pass away from illness or suffer an unexpected death, filled with reluctance and strong unfulfilled wishes."

"Furthermore, some elderly, burdened by sickness for many years, unable to bear it any longer, choose to end their own lives."

"In recent years, within the Pure Land, those nearing fifty have the duty to guard the periphery of the Pure Land."

"Elderly and frail individuals nearing sixty must leave the Pure Land in advance to avoid dying of illness within it."

"Those inside the Pure Land will offer assistance for them to venture out to various places and seek other means of survival."

"However, some of the elderly, advanced in age and unwilling to move around or feeling they lack any special skills to make a living in the major cities, choose to take their own lives outside the Pure Land."

"In this way, their remains can be brought back into the Pure Land, cremated, and enshrined within their homes."

Mr. Lu looked at Lin Yan and sighed as he spoke, "This was a decree formulated by the higher-ups of the Holy Land, allowing large Pure Lands to reduce impact and persist for a longer time."

Lin Lei’s brow slightly furrowed as he said in a low voice, "I originally thought that large Pure Lands were basically equivalent to the Ancient Blessed Lands recorded in the books."

"Inside Ancient Blessed Lands, living, aging, falling ill, and dying are much the same as within a city, free from taboo."

Mr. Lu looked ahead and sighed, saying, "But in this large Pure Land, even slaughtering pigs and sheep must be done outside the Pure Land; only after killing them can they be dragged back inside. Their way of living is tougher than you would have anticipated."

After a pause, Mr. Lu added, "However, compared to the members of the Human Clan who are displaced and wandering among various small and medium-sized Pure Lands, drifting without anchor, uncertain of life and death, and unable to secure a future for their offspring... at least, the members of the Human Clan within large Pure Lands have a place to settle, with houses they can pass on to their descendants!"

While they conversed, the dozen or so people carrying knives and bows, with white sashes tied around their waists, also noticed the carriage over here.

They all showed signs of vigilance immediately.

The leader drew his knife.

His expression was icy as he and two companions who also drew their swords approached this way.

The others drew their bows and aimed them in this direction.

"May I ask who you are, and from where do you come?"

The leader, standing twenty-odd steps away, his face frosty, spoke in a grave voice, "This is within the territory of Yanshou Pure Land, please take a detour!"

"As evening falls, are we not allowed to enter the Pure Land?"

Lin Yan’s brows lifted as he spoke slowly.

"Five li to the left from here, there is a small Pure Land, and twelve li to the right, there is a medium-sized Pure Land."

The man, who appeared to be in his forties, with dark skin, spoke slowly, "Ordinary Pure Lands, unguarded and ownerless, are free for travelers to take refuge!"

Lv Tang, hearing this, furrowed his eyebrows and said, "Those who enter a Pure Land first must not hinder others from seeking refuge there later; this is a strict order from Qifeng Prefecture!"

The man said indifferently, "Yanshou Pure Land is one of the seven large Pure Lands under Qifeng Prefecture, its status equivalent to a city and not subject to the rules for ordinary Pure Lands! Only those who possess a Token may enter!"

In the eyes of the Holy Land’s higher-ups, large Pure Lands could essentially be considered a special kind of Blessed Land.

Such Pure Lands were held in status close to "High Willow City."

However, compared to other cities, large Pure Lands were more susceptible to adverse effects, eventually being destroyed.

In order to protect large Pure Lands, they usually don’t offer shelter to passing travelers.

This was permitted by the Holy Land and recognized by Qifeng Prefecture.

"I am Lu Yue, and I am an old acquaintance of the Great Guardian. On my way through Yanshou Pure Land, I came to visit an old friend,"

Mr. Lu lifted the curtain of the carriage, looking at the man and spoke slowly.

But the other’s brows were tightly knit with some skepticism, he pondered for a moment and then said, "The Great Guardian has been in seclusion for many days. Without prior notification from you, sir... now that evening is approaching, it’s too late to pass the message, please come again tomorrow, sir!"

Lv Tang suddenly snorted with laughter, unable to restrain a chuckle.

Ever since meeting Mr. Lu, whether at Qifeng Prefecture City or High Willow City, his reputation had always been quite notable, and forces of various sizes would extend him some courtesy.

Unexpectedly, Mr. Lu, now having ascended to divinity and no longer a mortal man, was here being denied entrance.

Mr. Lu’s expression remained calm as he glanced at Lv Tang and then turned to Lin Yan.

Seeing this, Lin Yan reached into his bosom, took out a Token, and tossed it over.

The man caught it, expressing astonishment, "A Token of the General Flag Envoy of the Observatory?"

Although Lin Yan currently bore Wu Chang’s visage, appearing a few years older than his actual face, he seemed to be merely a youth in his twenties.

So young, yet he was the General Flag Envoy of the Observatory?

Regarding the marks on the back of the token, it belonged to the Observatory of High Willow City.

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