Simultaneous Transmigration: Starting from the Main God Space

Chapter 103 Zhao Yingkong's Deal

If you abandon your principles in order to survive, even if you survive, are you still yourself?

"Oh."

A soft laugh, clearly mocking, came from the side.

Zhao Yingkong leaned against the wall on the other side.

"Naive fellow."

Her voice was cold and sarcastic, like shards of ice colliding. "In this world, those who survive to this point either rely on ability, intelligence, or luck. They certainly don't rely on overflowing sympathy. With your mentality, the only reason you've survived is because of good luck, or probably because someone always cleans up your messes, right?"

Her words were like needles, mercilessly revealing the reality that Zheng Zha had always been unwilling to think about—how many times in past team battles had he barely survived thanks to Wu Xian's strength?

His passion and impulsiveness often require others to pay the price to compensate for it.

Wu Xian ignored Zhao Yingkong's sarcasm, his self-spot still locked on Zheng Zha, as if conducting a silent logical argument.

"Maslow's hierarchy of needs clearly states that physiological and safety needs are the most basic and highest priority human needs. Survival is a prerequisite for satisfying all other needs—including what you might call morality and clean hands. Only by living can you be qualified to consider the question of 'how to live.' Death means everything is reduced to nothing, including your convictions."

The corridor fell into dead silence, with only the faint buzzing of the light bulbs.

"Alright, execute the command!"

Wu Xian said.

Everyone was moving rapidly to their designated positions, and the air was thick with the suffocating oppression of the impending battle.

Zheng Zha stood in the shadows, his back to Wu Xian, head down, looking at his clenched fist.

The fist, with its bulging veins, seemed to contain power enough to split mountains and shatter rocks, yet it appeared so powerless at this moment.

He could feel Wu Xian's cold gaze behind him, like an icy probe piercing through his hesitation and struggle.

Wu Xian's words and Zhao Yingkong's sarcasm were like cold, venomous snakes, coiling around his heart.

"Only by surviving can one have the right to consider how to live."

Zheng Zha pondered Wu Xian's cold, iron-like words over and over in his mind.

Absolute rationality, ruthless efficiency.

Is this the only law of survival?

"Zha, all we have to do is survive and then return to the real world together."

Lori grabbed Zheng Zha's hand; she knew Zheng Zha's pain and struggle.

Zheng Zha trembled. Could he really get his hands dirty in order to survive and for Lori?

Can the intelligence and opportunities gained by sacrificing innocent people truly guarantee survival in the end?

Even if they survive, will the blood of innocent people on their hands become a new curse?

Wu Xian didn't think there was anything wrong with it. Zheng Zha was just that kind of person, especially after the team was wiped out. Zheng Zha evolved from a saintly figure into a trustworthy captain of the reincarnation world team. He was trustworthy, but Wu Xian didn't intend to follow his way.

He has his own way of doing things and his own ideas.

Kayako didn't attack again that night, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. After the sun came out during the day, the sense of security in the temple returned, and the cold aura marked by Kayako disappeared.

"It seems safe during the day, so let's adjust to the time difference, rest during the day, and fight at night."

Wu Xian knew about this, but he had to "experience" it before he could say it.

Then Wu Xian took on the task of guarding the area, allowing everyone to rest.

Tifa and Ashe curled up next to him, their heads resting on his lap, and fell asleep. The others went back to their own rooms, but of course, they didn't dare to separate and stayed with their own creations. The newcomers were guarded by Mu Gang and Ba Wang in turns.

Zhan Lan originally wanted to talk to Wu Xian, but after seeing Wu Xian gently stroking Tifa and Aisha's hair, she left sadly.

"What is it?"

Wu Xian watched Zhan Lan leave, then asked.

Zhao Yingkong walked out from the side.

"I need a weapon that can deal with Kayako!"

Zhao Yingkong looked at Wu Xian and said.

"Didn't you already obtain the spirit energy bullet?"

Wu Xian asked calmly.

"It's not enough. Kayako's abilities are too troublesome. We don't know what abilities she will evolve next. I need better weapons."

Zhao Yingkong shook her head.

"Why are you looking for me?"

Wu Xian countered with a question.

"You're the captain, and you're the strongest. More importantly, your performance was excellent. I acknowledge you."

Zhao Yingkong said.

In the original storyline, Zhao Yingkong did not approve of Zheng Zha, so naturally there was no in-depth communication or exchange.

"I can give you weapons, but in return, I want a share of the profits from this horror movie."

Wu Xian nodded, without saying anything about Zhao Yingkong being arrogant.

How much do you want?

Zhao Yingkong thought this was reasonable.

"We'll see when the time comes."

Wu Xian took out the weapon he had obtained in exchange for a D-level side quest, which he had originally intended to give to Zhao Yingkong.

Zhao Yingkong looked at the uniquely shaped short knife.

"This is... wood?"

Zhao Yingkong realized something was wrong.

"Indeed, the Awakening of Insects, a peach tree over a thousand years old, nurturing a wood spirit, was struck by the first lightning of early spring. The trunk was burned day and night by flames, the surface turning to ashes, while the inner core formed an incomparably hard essence, thus surviving the Awakening of Insects lightning tribulation. Afterwards, within seven days, a master must extract its essence and refine it into its final form. The Awakening of Insects is as hard as steel, vanquishing evil and warding off the supernatural, and is rich in the power of heavenly lightning, making it a natural nemesis of the immortal. It has three bends, and when used, it emits a unique blue fluorescent light characteristic of electric current."

Wu Xian's boastful explanation.

From "The Great Adventure of the Brave", Shen Tu's weapon is just a modified version of the main god's demon.

But that's enough. The original God Space definitely didn't have this. It's probably only available after Wu Xian came along. It's incredibly cost-effective.

Of course, D-grade items do not possess the power of heavenly lightning; one must exchange for C-grade items to obtain a portion of it.

Even so, it was enough for Zhao Yingkong to get through the early stages.

After listening to what Wu Xian said, Zhao Yingkong gained a new understanding of the piece of wood in her hand.

Then Zhao Yingkong left. She knew very well how rare it was for Wu Xian to be willing to make a deal with her, so no matter how outrageous the profit sharing Wu Xian proposed, she would be able to accept it.

"It can be considered a casual move—"

Wu Xian leisurely watched Tifa and Ashe sleeping. He didn't need to rest; all he needed to do was bask in the sun.

"Kayako's abilities can be obtained through Soul Stones, so the more troublesome her abilities are, the more powerful the abilities I will gain," Wu Xian pondered. Soul Stones allow one to acquire the abilities of others, which is probably the real-world manifestation and source of the various styles of abilities of Dante, Virgil, and Nero.