Xiaoxiao.

Chapter 259 The Truth About the Beast Tide

"Although we couldn't reach an agreement, I still have a few questions that I hope you can answer for me, sir," Kuang Zheng said.

Chi Shen said, "Young friend, please speak freely. I will tell you everything I know without reservation."

"Thank you very much."

Kuang Zheng continued, "The reason why Chi Ying and the others are divided into three sects is partly due to your intention to create division, but more importantly, it's because through them you can better control the entire Wilderness. However, there is still one thing that is unclear, and that is the beast tide at the border between the Wilderness and humans."

"I originally thought that the Crimson Shadow had its subordinate Crimson Fox spread rumors that eating human flesh and blood could increase cultivation in order to prevent humans from becoming too powerful, thus causing the surrounding wild beasts to launch a large-scale attack on humans every once in a while."

"But now that I think about it, things don't seem to be that simple. Because devouring humans doesn't increase their cultivation level, and although the invasion over the years has cost humans dearly, the beasts have also suffered heavy losses."

"In this way, their efforts and rewards are completely disproportionate. Compared to you, those savage beasts on the periphery are practically synonymous with stupidity, but they are not truly mindless. A losing proposition is enough if it is done once; how could it have continued for tens of thousands of years? This is clearly illogical. Can you enlighten me, sir?"

After he finished speaking, Kuang Zheng stared intently at Chi Shen.

"If I said it was because of a prophecy, would you believe me?" Chi Shen said calmly.

"What prophecy?" Kuang Zheng asked.

"When humanity rises, all things perish!" Chi Shen said.

Kuang Zheng silently pondered the meaning of those words, still somewhat puzzled.

He asked, "What do you mean?"

Upon hearing this, Chi Shen fell into a long recollection: "That was an ancient rumor that had been circulating since I was a little red fox. The rumor said that once humanity rises, all races on Penglai Planet will forever grovel at its feet and never be able to rise again."

"You believe that? There has never been a permanent protagonist in the world. You should know that better than I do, right?" Kuang Zheng found this statement incredulous.

“I used to believe it, but doesn’t your appearance just confirm that prophecy?” Chi Shen said.

"For a single prophecy, you've allowed war to rage on the border for tens of thousands of years, causing countless deaths and tearing families apart. Human life is in chaos, and people are treated worse than dogs. We've paid such a huge price just because of that vague prophecy you uttered?" His voice was filled with rage.

He simply couldn't believe that someone would launch an invasion that would last for ten thousand years for something that was completely fictitious.

The deaths of countless people and the breaking up of countless families were all because of his hysteria.

He had imagined countless possibilities, but when he learned that the truth was so ridiculous, he wished he could tear the culprit in front of him to pieces.

"We humans have lost countless soldiers in this endless border conflict, but your beasts have also suffered heavy losses. You can treat our human lives as worthless, but your own kind have suffered countless deaths and injuries over the past ten thousand years, can you remain indifferent?" Ying Yue was equally furious.

Their squad had once defended against the invasion of wild beasts on the border, and thus forged a deep friendship with the soldiers on the frontier.

There, in the face of a common enemy of mankind.

The soldiers of the three empires displayed admirable love and fearlessness, willing to entrust their backs to soldiers of other countries without hesitation in order to resist the beast tide.

Even former enemies can be fully trusted at this moment.

Whether ordinary soldiers or generals leading troops, the moment they stood atop the towering city walls to defend against the invasion of wild beasts, they became brothers who would share life and death.

From that moment on, Ying Yue hated the beast tide.

Because it caused countless vibrant lives to be lost and brought countless tragedies to the world.

When Ying Yue learned that the root of all this was just a ridiculous legend passed down from ancient times, she broke down.

The so-called prophecy is nothing more than Chi Shen's words, all stemming from his abnormal psychology and his intense desire for power.

All of this he did was to ensure that he could always keep the wilderness, and even the entire planet, firmly under his control.

To put it bluntly, all of this was to satisfy his lust for power and his own selfish desires.

The allure of power can turn a person into a beast, especially when one is already a beast in this situation.

Ying Yue was well aware of this, and she could not forgive it!

Because he wanted to "enjoy eternal bliss," he deliberately instigated a border war that had lasted for ten thousand years.

"Hehe, I didn't expect you to believe in fate so much," Ying Yue mocked.

“Ah! You have to believe it! Little girl, you’ll understand when you reach my age!” Chi Shen said.

"Heh... Since you believe in fate so much, why don't you just die? Because you're going to die sooner or later anyway, so why not just die sooner?!" Ying Yue roared.

After glancing at the furious Ying Yue, Chi Shen didn't argue with her, but instead said to Kuang Zheng, "Is this answer satisfactory, young hero?"

Kuang Zheng gave him a meaningful look and said, "I understand! In fact, whether it's the three-way standoff between Chi Ying and the others, or the constant attacks on humans by the wild beasts on the periphery, it has nothing to do with any bullshit prophecy, let alone that ridiculous legend."

"All of this is just because you want to keep the entire Penglai planet firmly in your hands. It's all for your own power."

"Just like you pretend to be a sage, but you can't hide the fact that you're a fox."

It's like you pretend to be willing to pay any price for peace talks, but in reality you've been secretly making arrangements all along.

"Just as you keep labeling your actions as compassionate and merciful, you can never hide your ugly face of being a beast in human form, callous, ungrateful, heartless, and selfish," Kuang Zheng roared.

He glanced around and continued, "The energy around here is getting increasingly chaotic. I suppose your setup is almost complete?"

Upon hearing this, Chi Shen's eyes showed a hint of surprise.

He thought his arrangements were completely undetected, but the other party still discovered the clues.

At this moment, he had to re-examine the terrifyingly calm boy before him.

It seems that the opponent's strength is not just slightly higher than Akakage and the others as he had imagined. Therefore, this terrifying perception is something he himself has never possessed.

But when he calmed down and sensed the changes in the surrounding energy, his previously serious face completely relaxed.

At this moment, he finally dropped his pretense!

"Hehehe... You are truly a formidable young man. Even Chiying and the others did not receive any information about my arrangements. I did not expect that you could see the abnormality just by observing the changes in the surrounding energy. You are indeed a force to be reckoned with!"

"However, it's all too late. Even if you knew, so what? Once the 'Xuanyuan Formation' is complete, don't even think about escaping, not even if you're a Nascent Soul cultivator, let alone someone a higher realm. Do you really think I'd bow down to you? How utterly ignorant! Hehehe~ Hehehe~!"

With victory assured, Chi Shen immediately revealed a ferocious expression!

"Xuanyuan Formation? Impossible!" Upon hearing this, Ying Yue was immediately terrified and turned pale.