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Chapter 497 Longevity
Lu Ang hasn't paid attention to the affairs of the arcane world for a long time.

The reason is very simple. Everything is normal over there and everything is going as planned. There is nothing to pay attention to.

The clone has been studying the arcane arts diligently, and successfully entered the Arcane Intermediate School in the City of Miracles with the first place in the grade, and began to learn the intermediate arcane arts of the third ring and above.

It was indeed a bit difficult at the beginning. Those theoretical data made people dizzy. The clone could only study hard all night long to barely keep up with the top tier in the class and not fall from the name of "genius".

Fortunately, Lu Ang later successfully advanced to the Nascent Soul stage, and his spiritual power soared, and the essence of his mental power was also sublimated. The brain of his clone also became sharper and clearer, and both his logical thinking ability and calculation and associative ability were greatly improved. His grades once again crushed all his classmates and he returned to the top of the grade.

The clone's actions were also very conservative. He didn't have the slightest idea of ​​causing trouble. He went between the classroom, the cafeteria, and the dormitory every day, practicing diligently without any slackness.

He also has a good relationship with his classmates. When a classmate comes to him for advice, he will teach him patiently. He even lends some arcane coins to help poor students. He has an excellent reputation and is praised by teachers and students across the grade. He has been praised many times for being "worthy of being from Aurora."

During this period, no other great arcanists or people from the Holy See contacted the clone, as if he was just an ordinary student.

Of course, I haven't seen Yang Zhen for several years. I just heard some news about Yang Zhen from the newspapers and some of his published papers, such as "Formal Perfection of Black Hole Technique", "Arcane Model of the Four Fundamental Forces", "Social System and Ethnic Analysis of Abyss Demons"... These are all high-end papers that the clone can't understand for the time being.

However, now, Yang Zhen appeared in front of his clone again.

His face was still as calm as ever, showing no emotion at all, making it impossible to guess his purpose.

Seeing that Yang Zhen didn't speak for a long time, Lu Ang had to take the initiative to greet him: "Mr. Yang, I don't know why you came to visit me at night?"

Yang Zhen was silent for a while, then he said: "Tell me, what is the fusion of these two worlds? What is your mission?"

The clone was naturally very concerned about the fusion of the two worlds. He would go to the library every day to read the new newspapers, and occasionally ask teachers and classmates for some information.

According to reports in the newspaper, with the increase of space-time rifts, the entire Yongxia Province has now become a war zone. Many arcanists are transferred to the front line almost every day. Among them are even some well-known great arcanists. For example, last month, one of Yang Zhen’s children, named Gauss, arrived at the front line with a new army of 3,000 mixed with arcanists and knights.

According to the reports in the newspapers, the war situation is one-sided. Hundreds or even thousands of enemies from other dimensions are killed every day, a large amount of special materials are seized, and many fallen cities are recovered. There are even advance teams that have arrived at the other side of the space-time rift and beheaded some commanders of the opposing troops. In short, the situation is very good.

But Lu Ang could also see some tricks. For example, a city called Tianquan City was recaptured last year. It was said that four to five thousand enemy troops were annihilated in one battle. But just three months ago, Tianquan City was recaptured again. This time, the report only said that the enemy was successfully repelled.

Moreover, many relatives of students in the academy also participated in the war. Lu Ang heard from a classmate that his brother had not written home for more than half a year. Others said that his father came back, but lost a leg and could only replace it with an alchemical creation, which made him very sad.

Obviously, the fighting on the front line was not as smooth as shown in the newspapers. It was probably in a stalemate and both sides suffered heavy casualties.

In fact, Lu Ang is more optimistic about the arcane world. He feels that the power system here is very high. Each of those nine-ring arcane arts has the power to destroy the world. What's more, Yang Zhen has now begun to develop tenth-level arcane arts. The black hole art and white hole art look very high-end and terrifying.

Lu Ang has also been to the other world, which was a world where lifespans were used as currency. It might be a world where the game came to reality. Looking at the game equipment, it didn't seem to be very powerful. Logically, he should have been suppressed. Why is he in such a desperate state now?

Maybe it’s because of population?

After all, that was a modern world with a population of perhaps 700 million, 800 million, or even tens of billions. Even if some people died in the game, there was a high probability that half of them would survive.

As for the arcane world, it had just experienced a great war with the Holy See, and with its medieval background, according to the introduction in the textbooks, its population was only over 200 million, and most of them were uneducated farmers with almost no combat capability.

Thoughts flashed through his mind. Lu Ang looked at Yang Zhen in front of him and decided to just tell the truth: "I know that there is a world over there where lifespan is used as currency. There is also a magical game, which is about cultivating immortals, that is coming to their world. People over there can use the equipment and skills in the game... That's all."

Yang Zhen looked at Lu Ang with no expression on his face for more than three seconds before continuing, "What about your mission? Why don't you take the initiative to participate in this war between the two worlds?"

"Well... it's very simple. The integration of the two worlds cannot be stopped, and the power systems of the two sides will inevitably merge. The key to my mission is to make our power system dominant!" Lu Ang avoided the main point: "That is, the Dou Qi and Arcane systems must suppress the opponent's game system. As long as we are dominant, I will gain a lot of benefits and my strength will soar."

"I read in the newspaper that we have the upper hand in the current battle, right? Besides, my strength is limited right now, and I really can't be of much use in such a large battlefield. I admit that I am indeed a person who fears death, and I didn't expect to go to the battlefield so early."

After hearing Lu Ang's "heartfelt words", Yang Zhen's expression eased a little, but he changed the subject directly: "What do you think of the lifespan transaction over there?"

Lifetime trading? There must be something wrong! I felt it when I was on vacation just now! I just didn't take the time to explore it.

After thinking about it, Lu Ang expressed his opinion: "I think this is not a good thing. There must be a huge conspiracy behind this transaction! If possible, I think you should send someone strong enough to investigate and find out what is going on behind this life transaction. Perhaps this is the key to our complete defeat!"

Yang Zhen laughed: "I have already sent someone there, do you want to know the result?"

"What?" Lu Ang was indeed a little curious.

"As a result, my good friend betrayed me and the Supreme Council of Arcane Arts and joined the other side!" Yang Zhen's expression suddenly became fierce and angry. "There are also dozens of great arcane masters who have a good personal relationship with him and have joined the other side!"

"Even the Church!" Yang Zhen's voice was louder, fully showing his anger: "I spared the lives of those angels who were lingering on, and Suye, but they chose to betray this world!"

Is there such a thing? I was wondering why the people from the Holy See didn't come to find me. It turns out that they were all fighting on the front line! This is indeed a bit complicated... I can't figure it out, so Lu Ang had to ask: "Then... do you know why they betrayed? There must be a reason, right?"

Yang Zhen looked into the eyes of the clone for a long time before saying, "It's very simple. Because of their life span, these rebellious arcanists are very old. Over there, they can easily recover to their youngest age."

"The remnants of the Church are doing it for faith. I have sensed that they have provided them with a huge amount of faith power. Su has been resurrected."

Well, there are a lot of people there, and there are also internet channels, so it is indeed easy to create a character, create a new religion or something to gather believers. The betrayal of the Church is understandable, but the reason for the betrayal of these arcanists is really a bit abstract. Is life span something precious? Is it rare?
Lu Ang decisively expressed his confusion: "I have learned a lot of arcane arts, many of which are related to biology. I have seen many papers on biology in the library, such as genetic arcane arts and high-level arcane arts such as mitochondrial extension. Isn't there an arcane art that can prolong life?"

"Yes." Yang Zhen nodded. "There are quite a few, including genetically modified ones, those that fuse ancient creatures, and even demonic bloodlines. There are quite a few mature arcane arts of this kind, but I have banned and sealed them all, and most of the materials for casting them have also been destroyed by me."

Uh...what you did is that the great arcanists have reached the end of their lives, and fear of death is an instinctive reaction. They have finally developed some arcane spells to prolong their lives, but you are not allowing them to use them. Isn't this forcing them to betray?
There is great terror between life and death. How many people in this world can maintain their composure before life and death?

Lu Ang expressed his confusion: "Why? There is a secret technique to prolong life. If we give it to them, won't the problem be solved?"

“No! If they don’t, they will no longer be human.” Yang Zhen shook his head, his voice firm: “The ones who continue to live are another species! Another class! These immortal species will do whatever it takes to maintain their status and strengthen their rights! They will not regard other humans as their compatriots! For the sake of eternal life, you can do anything! I can’t let a group of demons rule the world after I die!”

You... Lu Ang didn't know whether his idea was right or wrong. He felt that it made some sense, but he also felt that there were some problems.

But there was no doubt that judging from his firm tone, it was unlikely that he would be able to convince him, so he could only speak to guide him: "There is nothing I can do about it. If he wants to live and believe in something, he will definitely betray. What else can I do?"

"Although these people have betrayed the world, I think it won't be difficult to defeat them." Yang Zhen's tone was full of confidence: "The key is that as long as the fusion of the two worlds continues, traitors will continue to appear. I have calculated the speed of the fusion, and it will last for 218 years. By then, every old arcanist may betray. I can't kill everyone. Do you have any way to solve this problem?"

"That's easy!" Lu Ang smiled and stretched out his right hand: "Give me your hand."

Yang Zhen didn't understand why, so he also stretched out his hand. Lu Ang said slowly, "Try not to resist."

With his hands clasped together, Lu Ang activated the "Life-Changing Technique", transferring 10,000 years of his life out of his more than 20 million years.

There was not even the slightest realm loss! Normally speaking, the effect of Yuanying changing the life for Huashen is only one tenth, and the effect of returning to the void is one percent, and the proportions above are even lower, but this time, the effect is ten thousand!
Could it be that the essence of an arcanist is still that of an ordinary human? But the sense of strength and the solid feel when I shook hands with him are definitely not inferior to my physical strength!
The secret method was completed, and Yang Zhen withdrew his hand in a flash, with a look of vigilance on his face: "What did you do to me?"

"It's very simple. I gave you 10,000 years of life." Lu Ang told the truth.

Yang Zhen's face suddenly darkened, and he gritted his teeth and said, "Who told you to do this?"

"Didn't you ask me to come up with a solution?" Lu Ang shrugged. "The method is very simple. I can also transfer lifespans to people. I happen to have quite a lot of lifespan. Let those arcane masters come over. I will transfer a thousand years to each of them. Then they won't betray me, right? And you have a lifespan of ten thousand years. Are you afraid that you can't suppress them?"

Yang Zhen's expression changed a lot, and finally he sighed: "I don't want to become a monster either."

"What are you saying?" Lu Ang said helplessly: "I didn't change the new species. As for whether it will become a monster, it is up to you to decide, isn't it?"

Yang Zhen fell silent again, and then he asked, "Where did you transfer those lifespans from?"

"Don't worry, I didn't get it by hurting others. It's all my own lifespan! It's a benefit given by my golden finger." Lu Ang told the truth.

Yang Zhen looked at Lu Ang for a while, as if to confirm whether what he said was true or false.

Then Yang Zhen closed his eyes.

After a while, he opened his eyes again and smiled: "It is indeed a lifespan of 10,000 years. You are really generous with this golden finger."

Then he changed the subject: "But I don't need it, you can go back."

Lu Ang looked at Yang Zhen in front of him and had no idea what he meant. No matter which world, people would do anything to achieve immortality. In some places in the immortal cultivation world, sect wars would be launched and even bloody battles would be fought over a high-level longevity pill. How could he not even want the free lifespan of ten thousand years?
What was he thinking? Did he not trust me and was afraid that I would do something shady?
But the other party didn't want it, and Lu Ang couldn't force it, so he had to reach out his hand again and take back the ten thousand years of life.

After sensing again and knowing that he had regained his short life, Yang Zhen looked at Lu Ang with a serious face: "I don't want anyone else to know about your ability! You must not transfer life to anyone else! OK?"

There was a tone of denial and a hint of threat in his voice.

Lu Ang naturally would not disobey him and nodded decisively: "It's not like I have too much life to use up. I promise that I won't transfer my life to others. But if you don't use my method, how can you solve this problem of betrayal?"

Yang Zhen thought about it and smiled again: "Don't worry, I have other ways!"

After saying that, he tore open a space door in the air and went straight through.

I really don’t understand this person... The clone shook his head and started practicing again.

Suddenly, he stopped!
No! This Yang guy seems to have a lot of malice towards the immortal species! I revealed the fact that I have a long life span, so he won’t target me, right?
(End of this chapter)