in2ebook Chapter 279 What Kind of Person Do You Want to Be?
Chapter 279 What Kind of Person Do You Want to Be?
Looking into Lezhi's eyes, Lei Xiu's deep gaze seemed to easily see through people's hearts. He discovered the genuine worry in Lezhi's eyes and knew that Lezhi did not completely believe what he had just said.
He wasn't annoyed; when the crisis truly arrived, he would dispel Lezhi's concerns with concrete actions.
"The entire tree spirit race is always ready to go to the battlefield. Resisting the insect swarm is our mission, and there's no need to remind us specifically." Lei Xiu answered with certainty, making being ready for battle as casual as drinking water or eating, leaving Le Zhi stunned.
It's no wonder that Lezhi didn't believe it. The country he lived in in his previous life was known for its strength and peace. In his memory, war only existed in textbooks and video materials. So it's normal for Lezhi to panic when faced with sudden changes.
On the contrary, his current tribesmen are so calm about the arrival of the insect swarm. Their attitude is as if I go out to run some errands today and I can still make it back for dinner in the evening. This is something that Lezhi, who comes from a peaceful era, cannot adapt to.
"It's normal for you to be worried since you haven't experienced an insect swarm. But don't worry, the Mother Tree gave birth to our race to counter the insects. We deal with those insects just like you deal with the Shadows. It's a natural counter. If you think about it that way, you can empathize with us a little better."
A different approach to the explanation does indeed make it more acceptable to Lezhi, but, "Shouldn't the natural enemies of the insectoid race be birds and beasts?"
"That's assuming we disregard talent and skills and only rely on physical attributes." Lei Xiu pulled Le Zhi, who had almost recovered, off the fur ball's back. If they stayed any longer, the fur ball would probably go berserk. "An important marker of whether or not a species is intelligent is whether or not they can use tools."
"Ah, you mean we'll use weapons?" Lezhi said thoughtfully. The phrase sounded familiar; he seemed to have heard it before.
"Sort of, but the weapons we can use are not just the ones you usually see. Our talent determines that everything around us can become a weapon in our hands. It all depends on how you use it. You will learn these things gradually in the future. However, what others can teach you is only the basics. The most important thing is to see which one suits you best."
Ahead were Le Zhong and Le Shan, who had been waiting for a long time. After Le Man's explanation, Le You and the others were now busy feeding their bird and beast companions, making full preparations for the impending crisis.
Lezhi was being pulled along by Leixiu, his mind filled with thoughts about the insect swarm and battles. To be honest, he seemed to have never actually fought against insects before, so it was no wonder that Lezhi was confused. After all, only practice can lead to true knowledge, and theoretical discussions are not worthwhile.
"No need to rush. You have exceptional talent. As long as you can figure out what you want to become, and then do it firmly, just like when you fought against the Flourishing Bird, your body's instincts will tell you everything..." Lei Xiu's voice came from the air. Le Zhi looked up and saw her family, elders, and friends full of expectation.
In their eyes, there was never any doubt about him, only unwavering trust and encouragement. It seems that all along, the one who didn't believe he could do it was himself.
Perhaps, just as Lei Xiu said, he really needs to think carefully about what kind of person he wants to become.
This earthquake is the prelude to a test that all creatures in Jormungand will face, and those who have experienced it will not take it lightly.
Several decades have passed since the last Void Resonance. In other words, several decades have passed since the last war with the Zerg. They have never let their guard down all these years, so when disaster truly struck, regardless of the reactions of ordinary people, at least the entire race's leadership remained calm.
As Lei Xiu said, fighting the insect swarm is the mission of the tree spirits. Although they don't usually show it, they are always preparing.
Further away, in a place rarely visited by humans, a long fissure in the earth divides the continent into two distinct parts, and the abyss that has been split off seems to have no end at all.
The Endless Abyss is ravaged by storms year-round, and because the environment is so harsh, most people don't dare to linger there. Occasionally, curious creatures will come to investigate, but they are usually still quite far away, only able to see the edge of the Endless Abyss in the distance, and the feeling that they might be swallowed up at any moment lingers in their hearts.
All living things have a survival instinct, so unless someone is mentally deficient, a normal person will consciously stay away.
There was a rumor that a member of the tree spirit clan had been so reckless as to venture into the Endless Abyss for an adventure. However, before he even reached the edge of the abyss, he began to tremble and break out in a cold sweat. If his reliable companion hadn't dragged him back, he probably would have perished in the Endless Abyss on his own.
From then on, the Abyss became a forbidden zone for all creatures of Jormungand.
But now, rustling and eerie sounds echoed within the abyss, as if something was trying to break free of its restraints. Around the edge of the Endless Abyss, countless enormous and hideous insectoids swarmed in, seemingly drawn by something at the bottom of the abyss.
Survival instincts drove them to leave quickly, but greed and curiosity held them back. The inorganic compound eyes of the Zerg radiated a chilling light; they had no reason, only instinct: to fight, devour, and reproduce.
Now there's one more: tan (贪).
The commotion at the bottom of the abyss, coveted by numerous Zerg, grew increasingly intense, and its allure grew ever stronger. Finally, some Zerg, unable to resist any longer, took the lead, overcoming their instincts and gradually approaching the edge of the abyss.
Once you have the first one, countless others will follow.
As if bewitched, all the insects that had gathered around didn't notice anything amiss as the insect in front of them disappeared without turning back. Instead, they quickened their pace toward the abyss.
More and more insects gathered around, wave after wave, like moths drawn to a flame, swallowed by the abyss and never to return.
The sun, which had been obscured by clouds since the earthquake, is now gradually revealing itself. Although it's not yet closing time, the sun is clearly not in high spirits today, with its light and heat being lower than ever before.
In stark contrast to the sun, the moon was not yet at its appointed time. Even in broad daylight, the moon's shadow was faintly visible in the sky, and as the earthquakes in Jormungand became more frequent, its outline grew increasingly clear.
On the mainland, vines, due to their excellent grip on the ground, were the least affected organisms in this major earthquake. Plants are not good at moving normally, but at this time, they became the key to survival.
Those creatures that can move freely are in a worse situation. Those with wings are better off, as they can occasionally fly into the air to take cover. However, they still need to be careful of the terrain in the air. Unless they fly high enough, their companions that are running amok around them, trees that may fall at any time, and rocks that may fall unexpectedly will all be their death warrant.
Those without wings also have their own ways of coping. Although the earth-walking insects do not have wings, they can dig holes. Moreover, without exception, the earth-walking insects have one of the strongest bodies. As long as their shells are not broken, even if they are buried, they can escape on their own.
The most helpless are the winged larvae. Before they emerge as adults, they are like soft buns, easily bullied by anyone. Faced with such a natural disaster, they are even more powerless. They have neither armor-like shells nor wings necessary for escape. They can neither fight nor run away.
It is foreseeable that after this ordeal, when the next Cangling season arrives and the winged insect race is about to undergo large-scale metamorphosis, the scale will definitely be much smaller than in previous years. This can be considered a natural process of survival of the fittest. Only those who fight their way to survive will be qualified to continue to reproduce. The memory of the great disaster will also be passed down from generation to generation with these creatures.