As soon as the Human Emperor Banner came out, I became the Lord of the Old Ones

Chapter 84: The Collapse of the Druid
A simple question.

However, the three merchants and bandits from the Tianping Chamber of Commerce retracted their murderous intent.

"You, how do you know?"

The hook-nosed man was shocked.

The look he gave Xu Yan suddenly changed.

Manager Green's pupils contracted, and he took two steps back calmly, gesturing for someone to contact the "big boss" urgently.

When the customers around saw their reaction, they exclaimed in disbelief.

"That's it."

Xu Yan's eyes were bright and his face was full of certainty.

"A month and a half ago, we did conduct an ancient investigation involving a place of echoes from the Third Age."

The hook-nosed man exchanged glances with his two companions and nodded, "However, the investigation went quite smoothly. There wasn't even any fighting, and we didn't encounter any uncontrollable evil spirits.

"But after returning, while resting in the middle of the night, the Oak Sage suddenly lost control, broke through the seal, and killed and injured several of my companions.

"This card has been with me for several years, and the compatibility is absolutely perfect. I use it very carefully on a daily basis, and there are no problems with overclocking, extreme output, or spiritual pressure overload.

"But I still can't restore it to normal, so I can only seal it up reluctantly.

"I feel like the card is filled with immense anxiety, chaos, and extreme power. If I force a mental connection, even I will go crazy and be completely corrupted by the old."

Xu Yan nodded slowly and asked further, "If I'm not mistaken, the Echoes of the Past you explored date back to the late Third Age. You've also unearthed a lot of information from the late Third Age, or in some way, given a glimpse of the social landscape of the late Third Age?"

The expressions of the merchants said it all.

"Your judgment is impressive, indeed."

The hook-nosed man subconsciously released his finger from the card box and explained everything, "We discovered a shelter in the Land of Echoes from the late Third Era, built to shield against genetic bombs. The refugees inside were all dead, not even their souls remained. However, they did leave behind some diaries and photo albums documenting the war."

"Ouch!"

Seeing that Xu Yan was so predictable, everyone looked at him with awe in addition to curiosity.

"Then I roughly understand why the Oak Sage lost control."

Xu Yan looked around, taking in the expressions and actions of everyone, including Director Green.

Then he began to explain in a torrent of words.

The so-called "Oak Sage - Druid" means "someone who thoroughly understands the principles of trees" in ancient language.

They are the lovers and protectors of nature.

It is also part of nature.

The flowers, trees, birds and animals in the mountains and fields are all their compatriots.

All living things are descendants of nature, living in harmony and endless prosperity.

This is a belief engraved in the soul.

Even if the body dies, the faith will live forever.

However, the late Third Age was a time when conflicts between humans and nature were at their most acute.

At that time, humans used genetic technology and biochemical technology to develop the art of taming beasts to the pinnacle.

Not only has he transformed nature beyond recognition, but he has also used incredible animal-taming techniques to tame birds, beasts, and even supernatural creatures into human slaves.

It would be fine if it was just about driving extraordinary creatures to carry out production and construction.

Humans have also made incredibly terrifying transformations of supernatural creatures.

Transformed them into hideous biological weapons.

Used to hunt and kill those fellow creatures who are unwilling to be enslaved and yearn for freedom.

After all the extraordinary creatures have been enslaved and suppressed, and biological weapons have lost their use, they will be thrown into the arena to engage in endless fights to the death.

Just like the previous two eras, mankind's arrogance and malice eventually brewed into a deadly flame that backfired on itself.

The biological weapons lurking in the arena slowly accumulate wisdom, strength and the determination to resist humanity through extremely bloody and humiliating battles.

Finally, led by a thunder beast named "Spartacus", three hundred "gladiators" attacked at the same time, killing the beastmaster and the audience, and broke through the cage.

Then there were three thousand.

Then there were 30,000.

Then came the "Spartacus Rebellion" that destroyed the "Third Age, Beast Taming Civilization."

"Imagine that you are a druid living in the First Age, respected by everyone in your tribe."

Xu Yan described a terrifying scene to everyone.

As a druid, you are loyal to your faith and dedicated to your duties.

You protect the mountains, the tribe, the flowers, the grass, the birds, the animals, and the way of harmony. You listen to the teachings of the ancestors from the tree holes, and you understand the future of your homeland from the fallen leaves.

You have given everything and received rich rewards from the lives you protected.

In the end, you lived a fulfilling life, died without regrets, and returned to the embrace of your ancestors with contentment.

After an extremely long time, your remaining soul was awakened.

Well, as an intelligent life living in the "First Era, Phantom Demon Civilization", you are not unfamiliar with the concept of "soul awakening", nor are you completely unacceptable to it.

However, just as you were preparing to protect your descendants as an "ancestor spirit" like your ancestors, the "Third Era, Beast Taming Civilization" that appeared before you turned out to be an incomparably terrifying doomsday.

You discover that in this "damned future", evil humans have used cruel methods that even demons could not imagine to transform extraordinary creatures.

Humans have deeply integrated different kinds of extraordinary creatures at the genetic level, creating countless monsters that have never existed even in the deepest part of Purgatory.

Humans were not satisfied yet, and they equipped these monsters with steel teeth, iron claws, and even thermal weapons that were fused with their flesh and blood.

The successfully modulated "biochemical war beast" is already extremely terrifying.

As a result of the failed modulation, those nightmare creatures covered with deformed tumors from the inside out trampled the extremely sacred name of "life" into the deep mud.

Of course, the same is true for extraordinary creatures after awakening.

After gaining initial freedom, the extraordinary creatures also captured humans on a large scale, drained the brains of human scientists, obtained the technology of gene modulation and biochemical transformation, and followed suit or even went further, transforming humans into deformed, ugly, and unrecognizable biological weapons.

In the name of the original rebel "Spartacus", the human army and the coalition of extraordinary creatures waged a protracted biochemical war.

As the intensity of the war continued to rise, the biological weapons prepared by both sides became more and more terrifying, more and more mysterious, and more and more like the gods and demons in doomsday legends that destroyed everything.

In the later stages of the war, the biological weapons of both sides went out of control almost simultaneously.

While attacking each other, they actually blended deeply with each other, and their killing genes were entangled and intertwined in a seamless way.

That’s right, humans’ biological weapons and supernatural creatures’ humanoid weapons have actually produced a new generation, which is also the final generation... the ultimate biological weapons.

"Just imagine, if a druid with harmony etched into his soul were to witness such a scene, what kind of dramatic changes would occur in his outlook on life, values, and worldview?"

Xu Yan concluded, "The destruction of all three perspectives, the collapse of faith, and mental disorder are absolutely certain."

If a druid were a living being with a complete soul, there might be ways to look at historical development objectively and use advanced dialectics to slowly rebuild his three views.

However, the three souls and seven spirits of the old remnant soul are incomplete, and they only inherit part of the personality and emotions of their previous life, and often become extremely extreme.

If this "Oak Sage" was a rather old-fashioned defender of nature during his lifetime, it would be normal for him to become a fundamentalist fanatic after such a great stimulation and vow to kill all "demons in human skin".

Xu Yan unravels the story and tells it in detail.

Everyone suddenly realized what was going on.

The man with the hooked nose was stunned when he heard this.

If you think about it carefully, it seems to be very coherent and reasonable.

The Libra Merchants Group is not short of money, but the "Oak Sage" is a top-quality card that cannot be bought even with money. Naturally, he will not miss any possibility of reviving the card.

"Master, if you can repair the Oak Sage, I will pay any price."

The hook-nosed man bowed deeply, his face filled with humility and respect, a stark contrast to his previous murderous aura. "You will also become a distinguished guest of the Tianping Merchant Group. When you one day venture into the depths of the wilderness, you can count on the Tianping Merchant Group's full support at any time."

Xu Yan tapped the counter lightly.

He glanced indifferently at Director Green beside him.

"Our Rolling Stone Club provides a platform for open communication for all spirit masters and card makers."

Manager Green displayed the fine qualities of a professional manager and put on a spring-like smile, "You are free to use our club's card-making equipment and extraordinary materials. We don't charge any fees.

"At the same time, our club also promises that even if your repair fails, we will bear all losses of this customer, so please don't worry.

"Besides that, regardless of the outcome, based on the analysis just now, you are also qualified to become a VIP of this club, enjoying the highest level of VIP benefits, and we welcome you to cooperate with this club for a long time.

"I'll open a top-level card-making room for you. Please come this way."

He strikes a delicate balance between flattery and respectability.

The ambiguous words seemed to both treat Xu Yan as a distinguished guest and naturally recruit this mysterious card maker into his team.

Xu Yan glanced at the owner of the "Oak Sage", and then looked at the crowd whose curiosity was evident.

"Well, I know this 'Oak Sage' is incredibly valuable, and I definitely wouldn't trust it to an unknown card maker who just arrived at Rolling Stone Castle and hasn't polished his skills yet."

He said cheerfully, "You can start a live broadcast and transmit everything that happens in the card-making room to the screens in the hall in real time. Once you've seen my methods, it won't be too late to discuss cooperation!"

One sentence drew applause from the whole audience.

"Your selflessness is truly commendable."

Director Green bowed deeply. "From this moment on, you have become the most distinguished friend of the Rolling Stone Club. Please follow me."

(End of this chapter)