Above Destiny

Chapter 633 It's Not Dark Under the Lamp
"Hmph hmph hmph~ Hmph hmph hmph~ Hmph hmph~"

In the closing segment, An Ning followed closely behind Ji Jue, her face beaming, humming a song that was indistinct and out of tune.

Excited.

The scattered pieces of flesh and limbs flying everywhere did not dampen her good mood; even the air seemed to have become fragrant.

I don't know what he was thinking, but he would stare at the air in front of him from time to time and chuckle for no reason.

Brother Ji Jue is looking at my neck!

What does this mean?

This shows that Brother Jijue cares about me.

This means that I am different from others in his heart!
Otherwise, why would he only look at me and not at other people's necks?!
Then... she saw Ji Jue bend down and pick up a mutated monster's remaining spine from the mud and pool of blood, examining it carefully with great affection, touching it from head to tail, and sighing in admiration.

"..."

An Ning's eye twitched, and she forcibly looked away.

Dead people don't count!
"what happened to you?"

Ji Jue turned around blankly and looked at An Ning, who was swaying back and forth in front of him with her head held high. "Did you get a stiff neck?"

"..."

An Ning remained silent, her face falling, and she didn't say a word.

He kicked Ji Jue in the shin.

They turned around and left.

"Hey, where are you going?"

“Catch the mouse!”

An Ning gave an angry reply and walked away without looking back.

Seeing that Ji Jue ignored her, she came back angrily, kicked him again, and then left.

"..."

So, even though he hadn't done anything, he was inexplicably kicked twice, and Ji Jue felt his fists starting to harden.

Regardless, the work that needs to be done must be done.

We should focus on the present.

Cleaning up the battlefield is a meticulous task. The entire filthy and smelly battlefield, which looks like a mud pit to others, is a radiant spot to a craftsman like Ji Jue.

White, green, blue, yellow...

"The drop rate is so high locally."

Muttering words that others couldn't understand, Ji Jue began to quickly check the remaining value of the materials, and then one by one, he crushed the dead and corrupted beings to ashes!

As the mercury flowed, all the remaining life of the mutated species was completely drained away, turning into dust.

I almost missed it.

Because the Kingdom of the Forest is constantly drawing upon the life and spirit of all the dead, gathering them upon that giant tree that fills the sky.

Even a slight delay in action can result in significant losses.

The predatory nature of wolves in the forest is terrifying.

In Ji Jue's perception, it was practically a black hole.

At this moment, the forest kingdom formed by Shangri-La has become a closed altar, and the sacrifice has long since begun.

In the end, all life and spiritual matter will converge towards the center under the gravitational pull of the wolf demon, supplying the birth and transformation of the third evil wolf.

The gifts of slaughter and the rewards of struggle are merely meant to catalyze this process; therefore, there is no distinction between them, and all who come are welcome.

Just like when someone walks into a casino and sits at the card table, their identity and wealth no longer matter. Regardless of winning or losing, all the currency will flow continuously to the house.

Even this fighting and struggle will be seen as part of a sacrifice, because of the predatory nature of the wolves in the forest...

kill!kill!kill!

There's no need for the corrupting influence of the Heavenly Origin Doctrine, nor for the constraints of the White Deer Balance! The purpose of life is to eat, to fight, to seize, and to rob!

Why use so-called morality to cover up our inherent ugliness? Why use a mask to hypocritically hide our true nature?
Just show your fangs! As long as you can devour your prey, that's enough!

Ji Jue paused slightly in his steps.

Trance.

In this resonance with the forest kingdom, with just a little concentration, it seems as if countless insights emerge from the heart and flow endlessly.

It was as if countless fragmented sounds were constantly whispering in my ear. The more I listened, the harder it was to distinguish whether it was a murmur of enlightenment or the panting of a wild beast. I could only feel that the sound was getting louder and louder, more and more deafening.

In the end, amidst the roars of countless beasts and the screams of humans, a seemingly indifferent yet lofty voice emerged, breaking through the door of the heart and reaching the deepest part of the soul, leaving behind a casually posed question.

It, he, He said:

—What makes humans different from animals?

Snapped!
The pure force trembled, sweeping away all distracting thoughts and annihilating all remaining ripples.

"That's a lot of bullshit."

Ji Jue glanced indifferently at the giant tree in the sky, then looked away.

Soon, the convoy began to move forward again.

Even after the battlefield was cleaned up, the mission still had to continue.

In addition to clearing the way for the subsequent central command, Tong Shan and his vanguard convoy were also responsible for clearing the area and eliminating threats, thus solving problems for the subsequent establishment of the frontline central command.

They must reach the planned location before sunset today.

Most things can only be done on the road.

The bandaging and treatment of the wounded, and even the maintenance and upkeep of the alchemical creations promised by Ji Jue, as well as the distribution and recycling of the spoils of war.

"Eighty, eighty, this sixty, this is an extra..."

In the huge RV, big enough for everyone in the team to have a meeting and rest, Ji Jue sat behind a makeshift table, calmly scanning the things that were brought to him. His left hand examined them, while his right hand worked non-stop to quickly issue the association's standard appraisal report and stamp it for certification.

If you don't want to sell, then pack it up and take it back yourself. If you want to give it directly to Ji Jue, then you can directly convert it into the corresponding price. If you want cash, you can transfer it after you leave. If you want precious metals, then you can directly use gold and spiritual crystals for the transaction. If you want to shop on the spot or apply for a card, then you can get an additional 20% discount on the price of the goods.

“Mr. Ji, I’m in trouble.”

Ji Liu squeezed in with a grin and placed his coffin-like weapon pouch on the table: "Give me the full set."

"Da Liu, you're not being polite at all."

Ji Jue sighed, opened his bag, and ran his hand over a longsword. Instantly, a brilliant light emerged from the blade. Under the non-aggression technique, the adjustment and refining of the spiritual structure, as well as the repair of the form, were completely completed, and the techniques from the Nine Forms inheritance were used to hone and consecrate it.

Finally, he raised the sword and gave it a slight tremor; the entire longsword seemed to come alive and hummed.

In less than five seconds, the maintenance and upkeep of a sword was completed to everyone's astonishment!
What would normally take an entire day for a craftsman is accomplished in one go, without any impatience or perfunctory work. Just by holding it in your hands and feeling it briefly, you can sense a superior tactile experience and the unobstructed flow of spiritual energy.

It's almost as if it has undergone meticulous rework and tempering.

Although the overall structure remains unchanged, the details are completely different. Even the grade evaluation in the association has been slightly improved, from the original A- to A.

Next came the great axe, the spear, the pistol...

Flowing clouds and flowing water.

After the whole process was completed, Ji Jue was immediately surrounded by a crowd.

"Mr. Ji, I was here first!"

"I'm sincere, Mr. Ji, look at mine, look at mine!"

"Watch mine first!"

"Everyone, please be patient, take your time, line up, everyone gets one, everyone gets one—"

Ji Jue remained calm, his hands moving non-stop, completing the task at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Weapons, armor, and accessories from numerous chosen ones flowed through his hands like water, accompanied by a continuous stream of expressions of gratitude. Whether the gratitude was genuine or not, everyone who retrieved their equipment looked at Ji Jue with a newfound respect after examining it.

"Mr. Ji, you've worked hard."

"It's easy to talk about."

"Mr. Ji is amazing! I was about to scrap it, and he managed to fix it?"

"It's nothing, don't worry about it."

Ji Jue waved and smiled, taking the item from the next person's hand. During a break from work, he looked to his side and asked, "An Ning?"

An Ning paused for a moment, her expression hesitant: "Hmm, I'm a little unsure."

So Ji Jue nodded knowingly: "It's the same if we take it down and then confirm it."

"Ok."

The girl abruptly stood up, leaping onto the table and soaring into the air. A beam of light shot out, piercing the sky and heading straight for Huang Xu, who had just been gleefully clutching his equipment. In that instant, Huang Xu froze, his eyes widening in disbelief. He instinctively screamed, calling for help towards Tong Shan in the passenger seat.

Tongshan is indifferent.

Not only were they indifferent, but they also slapped the person who asked for help!
The telekinetic force surged like a storm, instantly sealing off everything and encircling the center—just as An Ning made her move, she ruthlessly struck without hesitation!

If Ji Jue senses there's a problem, then there's no need to hesitate.

If there are no problems, then we have it now!

—You're just a nobody in this desolate place, without a single piece of equipment to enhance your senses or reaction time. If you were ambushed by Fei Guang, even if she deliberately slowed you down, how could your reflexes be that fast?!
boom!
In an instant, in the collision of telekinetic forces, the desolate ruins that were still screaming in terror were torn to pieces—or more precisely, the layer of human skin covering them.

Like a human skin made of stone, it suddenly flew out, turning into countless sharp fragments that indiscriminately attacked everything inside the RV in all directions.

At the same time, it sped out and crashed into the RV, trying to break free. In mid-air, a grayish-blue hand rose up and tightly gripped the burst of light, its five fingers shattering and hissing.

In the end, they managed to seize a fleeting opportunity.

In less than a second, the moment the thought crossed his mind, the carriage wall was already within arm's reach. All he needed to do was smash the glass to unleash his speed and effortlessly travel far—

Bang!
The wolf, which had been charging forward, suddenly flew back.

It's black in front of you.

It was like running headfirst into an iron wall!

It wasn't just the telekinetic force pulling and obstructing; it was the carriage itself. The originally fragile carriage suddenly seemed to transform into a mountain, unshakeable.

[The land bears the burden of tolerance!]
Ji Jue didn't even need to do anything. Before An Ning could make a move, he had already turned the entire carriage into a cage. Not to mention wolves, as long as they were willing to sacrifice their spiritual energy, even close-range artillery could withstand more than two rounds of fire.

The wolf, which had crashed into the wall and was flying through the air, let out a piercing scream. The rolling sound waves suddenly spread throughout the carriage. In the midst of the sharp howl, everyone's vision went black. Caught off guard, the panic, anxiety, and confusion that had been suppressed in their hearts all the way erupted instantly, causing them to involuntarily freeze for a moment. Even those who were not fully aware of their surroundings screamed out in pain.

But then, Ji Jue clenched his fist and slammed it into his palm.

The metallic palms collided, producing a loud bang.

The pure, resonant sword cry spread, brutally extinguishing all the power that stirred consciousness and caused inner turmoil within the howling sound, and then mercilessly slashed down upon everyone's soul.

The pain stimulated the previously dazed Chosen Ones, instantly bringing them to their senses.

Even before the wolf landed, Ji Xue's figure had already pounced forward, rushing towards the monstrous being who had revealed its true form in a time-accelerated a thousandfold.

It's like serving vegetables.

But the important thing wasn't her, but her own brother, Ji Liu, who was being swung around like a weapon at the wolf!
Bang!
Ji Liu didn't even have time to react. Before he knew it, his vision blurred, and he felt his head hit something with a thud. But the long-standing tacit understanding between the siblings had already put him into a state of emergency without thinking.

Regardless of where they were or what had happened, the blood flames spread like an explosion. Then, without regard for swords, spears, or clubs, they spread their arms and suddenly grabbed one arm and held it tightly. With their other hand, they pulled upwards, not caring whose neck they were holding, but once they had their grip, they wouldn't let go.

A massive burst of numerical damage occurred, accompanied by the incessant sound of bones cracking.

The howling wolf suddenly shrank back. As it struggled to break free, it saw another streak of light rushing towards it. When it tried to dodge, the four directions were completely locked down by telekinesis.

The only way out is to face the challenge head-on and endure it...

Bang!
The beam of light pierced the wolf's forehead, severely injuring the still-alive wolf and driving it into a frenzy.

Unfortunately, before it could even struggle in its death throes, it could no longer move.

Stagnant in place.

As if frozen.

Only the bone knife without a handle above his forehead hummed.

The second flying beam used a projectile from Ji Jue's innate creation, the Bone Knife Compassion!

Only now has the chaos inside the carriage finally spread.

The screams and shouts came late.

They hadn't cooperated enough, lacked the tacit understanding of Tong Shan and his group, and hadn't realized that a wolf had infiltrated their ranks.

In the instant of awareness, very few people react without thinking.

More often than not, they hesitated, even feared that this was a sign of a potential conflict, and wanted to escape.

Now that the situation is clear, fear and cold sweats are only slowly emerging.

"It's He Li?!"

The first person to recognize the wolf's disguise stared in disbelief, eyes wide: "Wait, where's He Li?! He's been right next to me the whole time, when... Brother Shan, believe me, I, I really..."

The more he talked, the more terrified he became.

Because during the chaotic battle just now, he even saved my life!
"Don't panic."

Tong Shan patted him on the shoulder, his expression completely unconcerned: "If I really suspected you, why would I dare to get this close? Don't you care about your neck?"

And so, he skillfully cleaned up the mess and comforted his subordinates.

The wolves' disguises are simply too superb, especially these old wolves who have been causing havoc for who knows how many years before this, each one more cunning and treacherous than the last.

Soon, after investigation, everyone was cleared of suspicion.

However, the atmosphere within the team became quite oppressive.

After all, who can handle a wolf that just randomly wanders in? What if there's a second one? Or a third?

Even, when did this wolf sneak in?
Nobody noticed it from beginning to end!
In any case, including the Ether who was poisoned in the previous skirmish, the second death of the advance team has now been confirmed.

"You're really brave."

Ji Jue lowered his eyes, glancing at the terrified, stiff, and struggling wolf: "Trying to play the 'blind spot' trick on me?"

"It really is true."

After the examination, An Ning felt frustrated. She hadn't even noticed it first.

But having just fought a fierce battle with the wolf pack, everyone carried a faint odor. To distinguish them, one would have to poke them one by one with the flying light...

"Brother Ji Jue, how did you notice that?" She couldn't believe it. How could an ember be more perceptive than a hunter of the white deer? Was there some mistake?

“We craftsmen have our own skills.”

In the resonance and perception of the forest kingdom, Ji Jue, who is aware of the aura of all 'kind,' answered without hesitation.

But then he realized something was wrong.

The wolf before me was visibly losing its life force...

When Ji Jue reached out, he sensed a huge hole in his soul. With the self-destruction of the Wolf Blood Oath, his consciousness and soul were destroyed as well.

He actually managed to commit suicide while bound by the bone knife?
No, it wasn't suicide, it was a sacrifice.

He voluntarily sacrificed his soul and consciousness to the entire forest kingdom, thus ushering in the annihilation of his consciousness and death.

Such a decisive action took Ji Jue by surprise.

He only had time to quickly draw the bone knife before the consequences of the wolf's shattered soul spread to its body, thus preventing the bone knife from losing its spiritual essence due to the wolf's death.

After all, in his understanding, wolves love to struggle in their death throes. Even when they are about to die, they will fight back and delay with all their might, and they don't care if they make a fool of themselves.

Are there any virtuous and noble people who can transform into wolves?
But at this moment, Ji Jue could actually detect a sense of relief and relief in the last glimmer of light in the other person's eyes.

It's like being more afraid of living than of dying, of accidentally saying something...

Ji Jue was taken aback. "Is the Wolf Lord's power really that terrifying?"

"This is what the wolf in my heart is like."

An Ning shrugged: "The Wolf Blood Oath has absolute dominance and control over wolves. The Wolf Lord only needs to think once to make the wolves below him wish they were dead, and even extract their souls and lives."

The wolves in the mountains are tough, so there's still a chance of interrogation. But if a wolf in the heart violates even the slightest taboo, dying is considered merciful by its master.

During the conversation, Ji Jue pondered for a moment and then forcibly used solid alchemy to seal off the rate of physical decay.

Then, he took out a scalpel, cut open the wolf's belly, and removed the stomach.

A sour, rotten, and foul smell immediately filled the air.

It makes one frown.

Ji Jue distinguished between the roasted meat and the grain residue, and his expression changed slightly.

After Tong Shan looked over, his originally peaceful expression became somewhat serious.

In a brief moment, the two exchanged a knowing glance, said nothing, and before anyone else could look over, Ji Jue set the remaining organization and the wolves ablaze.

"The hidden danger has been eliminated, so everyone can rest assured."

Tong Shan's calm smile dispelled the last gloom: "In the operations to come, you must be more vigilant and avoid acting alone."

Pretending not to notice, the wolf's stomach contained the same lunch as everyone else's...

And so, putting aside these trivial questions, the convoy continued on its way.

Towards the deeper darkness.

(End of this chapter)