Star Forge Titan

No way, you don’t even let the small ones go. You are exaggerating. I like it so much.

The Lord of the Mountain, who had witnessed the entire process, was now extremely obedient. He even tilted his body to crush a large area of ​​forest while exposing his belly.

Seeing this, Alvin couldn't help but sigh that some guys were not even as good as small animals, who at least knew when to give in.

After handing the shivering piglet back to the Lord of the Mountain, the Demon King jumped over without hesitation and began to take samples. The oversized wild boar that had been plucked didn't dare to move at all.

In a way, this is probably... a ransom?

The descendant of the Titan who inadvertently transformed into a pair of thieves and completed the robbery could not help but think so.

In any case, the town where the Bobcat Tribe is located is finally safe, well, safer than ever before.

It's really gratifying.

Chapter 123 The Birth of the World

"So good, so good!"

"Pfft!"

Afrediya stretched out her fingers and poked the little guy from the Lord of the Mountain family from time to time. The little guy's elastic belly was extremely chewy, and waves of flesh would appear when touched with just a little force.

Like its father, the piglet's intelligence level was not as high as that of humans, but it was much higher than that of ordinary beasts. Therefore, the piglet was very tactful and lay there, allowing the woman, who was much smaller than itself, to poke its belly.

Just kidding! Even though it looked like an ordinary, naked hairless ape, the uniquely keen perception of a young creature allowed the little pig to vaguely sense some truth. The feeling was clearly similar to being held in the palm of the hand of the giant iron god.

Perhaps because the touch was too good, Afrediya couldn't stop at all. The little pig made an extremely sad "puchi" sound towards the Lord of the Mountain, as if questioning his old father why he was just watching.

What did the Mountain Master think of this? Lying there watching, what could it possibly do? The truth that even the little pig could vaguely perceive was naturally even more pronounced for it. The female figure in front of it, seemingly a hairless, naked ape, was actually a golden dragon shrouded in an invisible force.

Seeing this scene, Alvin, who had turned back into human form, couldn't help but raise his hand to support his forehead.

"Frei, now that the sampling is complete, if you don't plan on eating the clay pot rice, you should let this pig go."

"Hey? What is clay pot rice?" The Demon King widened his eyes, looking very curious.

"Oh, it's a local delicacy that requires fresh baby pigs as ingredients." Alvin's irresponsible remarks were the kind of cross-regional slander that a good child should not learn.

"That sounds like nonsense." Afrediya was very keenly aware of the joking meaning in it.

"As expected of His Majesty the Demon King, you are really perceptive when it comes to food." Seeing this, Alvin couldn't help but give him sincere praise.

"Hehe, apart from being a demon king, I'm a gourmet." Afrediya deliberately raised her head high, looking very cute.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, the little piglet rolled over, climbed up, turned around, and ran. Soon, like a rabbit burrowing through a hole, it dove headfirst into the thick, long fur of the mountain's main body. After a long moment, it cautiously poked half of its head out, surveying the outside world with a wary expression.

At this time, Archdruid Kakarom also flew down from the sky.

The old man did not change into the image of any other animal, but used his arms to imitate the flapping of birds' wings, thereby obtaining lift enough to offset most of the gravity, allowing himself to land as lightly as a feather.

Ivan found it interesting and was even more curious about the tricks of using the power contained therein.

The dual flow of movement and stillness is a unique power-generating technique belonging to the Druid combat faction. Practitioners must first become one with nature, gain a deep understanding of the meaning of harmony and tranquility, while not completely immersing themselves in it, before they can begin real learning.

The harsh entry threshold means that there are very few people who can fully master both systems of power. Most druids from combat factions will only specialize in one of the systems, and druids from other factions will even only choose a more specialized move, treating it as a common practice method to exercise the body and concentrate the mind at the same time.

The Archdruid's performance had undoubtedly ingrained the art of fa jin into his bones and even his spirit. Even without changing his appearance, he could, through the druid's unique way of communicating with nature, simulate the abilities of a particular animal, and manifest them within himself through a dual flow of movement and stillness.

"Want to learn?" Kakarom showed a naughty smile on his monkey face, and then suddenly all his hair and beard turned into blazing flames.

Ivan and Afrediya were both stunned for a moment, but the little piggy in the distance, with a vigilant look on its face, immediately screamed and quickly shrank into its old father's fur like a mole hit by a pneumatic hammer.

This is actually a further manifestation of the dual-flow of dynamic and static power. By then, the user will be able to call upon the ability to simulate, which will no longer be limited to the traces left by life such as plants and animals in nature, but even the earth, fire, water and wind of nature itself will be integrated into it.

"Of course." Alvin nodded calmly.

"Well, I didn't expect that the old monkey at his age could still be a teacher to the descendants of the Star Forger, hahaha." Kakarom clapped his hands and laughed, then danced like a drunk monkey.

"The old man is really energetic." Afrediya couldn't help laughing.

"Yeah." Alvin nodded, but his eyes were fixed on every move of the other person.

That was not an ordinary dance, but an extremely sophisticated way of exerting strength. It was only because the Archdruid's realm was high enough that he could express it with such ordinary movements.

As a Sky Fighter, Alvin, who has mastered advanced boxing skills beyond the grandmaster level, could naturally see the clues. The next second, he showed a thoughtful expression.

Not just simulation, but expression...

"Have you learned it?" Kakarom suddenly stopped dancing and looked at the boy in front of him with interest.

"Ah, a great harvest." As he said this, Alvin folded his hands together and bowed in the way of the druids he remembered.

"Thanks for the advice."

This made the Archdruid stunned, and then he immediately jumped to Evan and patted his calf.

"Tell me, tell me quickly."

The black-haired boy thought for a moment and then said:

"Animal powers, earth, fire, water, and wind are all just part of nature."

"Only the consciousness of 'I' exists, with the opportunity to transcend the external environment and observe the entire natural ecosystem in its pure form."

"It is only now that I can truly begin to learn the dual flow of movement and stillness."

"Huh?" Afrediya asked in confusion.

She always used the rational thinking of a wizard to make inferences, so after hearing these words, she felt like her logic was stuck, just like a computer crash.

"Oh, this young man is truly amazing." Archdruid Kakarom showed a surprised expression.

He took the initiative to teach the skills mainly because the other party spared the Lord of the Mountain's kindness, so he wanted to repay him in this way.

You have to understand that every giant beast like the Mountain Lord is truly integrated into the unique ecological cycle of the Great Wild Forest. For example, this wild boar, as big as a small mountain, can plow the soil on a large scale just by walking, effectively acting as a giant living agricultural machine that regulates the environment.

Furthermore, the mountain master's excrement, after natural fermentation, becomes a special fertilizer that helps the "tree mountain" grow taller. The tree mountain itself is a natural, large-scale breeding farm, greatly benefiting the balance and development of the entire ecosystem.

But what exceeded the Archdruid's expectations was the other party's amazing talent and wisdom.

"Go on, go on," Kakarom urged cheerfully.

"In the early stages, perhaps we are just using the method of exerting force to simulate various things in nature, but even celestial phenomena such as wind, rain, thunder and lightning, their essence is still revolving within nature." Ivan's voice gradually became ethereal, and there was a faint, almost solid golden light emanating from his eyes.

"Only human emotions, human will, and all these elements that blend into the existence of the 'I' are able to transcend and rise above nature."

The boy spoke faster and faster, and finally he began to breathe heavily as if he was doing strenuous exercise.

"The dual flow of movement and stillness is not just a martial art."

“It is a primitive, ancient spiritual dance that can awaken the soul by expressing individual emotions.”

"Enlightenment!" Kakarom laughed, and his body turned into earth, fire, water and wind in turn, and finally rushed into the sky and exploded in the form of thunder.

The rumbling roar resounded through the sky, interspersed with bursts of laughter that were even louder than the previous one.

“Motion and stillness, day and night, black and white, this is the scene of the birth of the world.”

"Enlightenment! Enlightenment! Enlightenment!"

Chapter 124: The Ultimate Self

"Who are you?"

The seven-string musician Henifel, who was a captive aboard the airship Traveler, couldn't help but ask.

Whether it was the shocking appearance of the Archdruid at the beginning or the towering Iron Giant later on, both brought her an unprecedented strong shock, and now her head is dizzy.

"Oh, someone you shouldn't mess with in your entire elven tribe." The female wizard Heidi smiled brightly and gave an answer that made the female elves shudder.

Hearing this, she couldn't help but bite her lip. The escape plan she had originally planned now seemed so ridiculous.

only……

"There are only two people left in my tribe. We really can't afford to offend such a tyrannical strongman."

Heidi's expression shifted when she heard 'only two people left', but the subsequent words made her narrow her eyes.

"Arrogant? Little girl, even if there are only two of us, it seems that you have been well protected in the past." The wizard's voice was mixed with mockery, which made the female elf feel very uncomfortable.

"If you were a truly brutal person, with your looks, you would have been in a miserable state long ago. You wouldn't even have the strength to speak loudly." Heidi approached the female elf who was bound by the magic handcuffs. Although she was smiling, her eyes were colder than the thousand-year-old ice in the northern glaciers.

"..." Henifil subconsciously wanted to refute, but then she found that she actually agreed with this statement, and she couldn't help feeling even more angry.

"That lord's kindness is warmer than the sun, and his heart is broader than the icy sea. Just over a month ago, he saved millions of people throughout the Silent Desert." Heidi took two aggressive steps forward, raised her hand and grabbed the chain connected to the collar on the elf's neck, forcing her to stop retreating.

It turned out that before she knew it, Henifil had already taken several steps back after hearing her words, almost leaning against the wall.

"Even the planet you stand on is indebted to them." Heidi spoke these words word by word, and the expression on the female elf's face immediately became extremely shocked.

"What a joke! Even a slave wouldn't brag about his master so shamelessly." Honeyfiere screamed, her tone extremely flustered.

"Slave?" Heidi paused, revealing a very subtle expression.

"Little girl, I see you don't understand at all."

Obviously, the elf was older than the female wizard, but she kept calling her "little girl" with a clear conscience, which made Henifil even more angry.

"According to northern tradition, those who are completely loyal to the Great Khan can indeed be considered his private property. However, the mistress of this house is even more domineering than the Khan himself. She will not allow any female wandering around into her chambers casually. I advise you not to overthink it."

"Huh?" The female elf's face flushed red.

"Shameless! No, I didn't think that!" Honeyfiel shouted loudly, attracting the passing cats and bugs to look at him as an idiot.

"It's up to you. Just be a good prisoner and the Great Khan won't do anything to you." Heidi shrugged and let go, letting the female elf hide in the corner.

"By the way, what I said just now was not bragging." As she said this, the female mage raised her hand and pointed out the porthole.

Honeyfair looked up and was immediately stunned.

Light, endless light illuminates the entire forest, as if another sun suddenly rises on the horizon, turning night into day in the blink of an eye!

And at the source of the ocean-like light tide, stood a human figure much taller than a mortal.

Enlightenment? What is enlightenment?

A few minutes ago, when this question first appeared in Alvin's mind, he did not find a suitable answer.

The world of Palladia is in a turbulent era, and the development of everything is full of variables and can be described as unpredictable.

But for the young man, this world has a unique gentleness. In Palladio, he has the power to make changes and choices.

Although this power itself may not necessarily bring happiness and beauty, the hand holding the sword often also holds the qualification to choose. In many cases, having the qualification to make choices means hope.

It is precisely because he sees a tiny but bright hope like a candle that he can persevere in moving forward. In the process, even if he faces any difficulties, obstacles or terrifying enemies, he will fight them without hesitation.

But if you want to go further, you must see clearly what you really pursue in your heart.

This was a fact that Ai Wenben had already understood. When he pondered the question of what enlightenment was, he realized it even more clearly.

Soon, the primitive dance of the white ape Kakarom, with its limbs swaying freely, suddenly appeared before his eyes, which made the young Titan descendant stunned.

What is it that I really want in my heart?

The phantom of money that could rival a country flashed by, and then disappeared as quickly as foam in the waves.

A throne covered with sharp blades and gems emerged, and was immediately completely submerged by the next wave of churning thoughts.

The giant hand that was big enough to hold the planet in its palm became concrete. This shadow stayed longer than the previous two, and finally disappeared with a chuckle.

I want more than just superficial things like these. Even if I need to use these, they are at most prerequisites for pursuing true ideals, and at best they are just tasks or jobs.

Finally, the picture that comes into view is composed of endless light, like a field with blooming flowers in spring. Countless beautiful pictures can be vaguely seen in the light, including more smiling faces.

Altruism?

No, this is the ultimate tyrannical dictatorship that deprives others of their right to choose and indulges in self-gratification.

Force all adults to work six hours a day, and spend the rest of their time with their families and improving their personal lives. Everyone, get up and pursue a better future. Because you have the qualifications, the power, and the obligation.

What kind of happiness and peace of mind committee is this? The alien is actually me.

Waving his hand to extinguish the extremely beautiful yet pale light, Alvin turned his attention back to himself.

If he thought about it carefully, Fat Tiger was Fat Tiger, and being willful was definitely not a good thing? But even if he had the ability to do it, he didn't feel that it was the right thing to do to drive the entire world forward by lashing out at him.

But then again, what is right? I've always wanted to do the so-called right thing, but I've overlooked this most fundamental question. But if I want to get the answer, I must first ensure my own survival, which seems selfish and willful.

Huh? Wait, actually...

The biological instinct that had been completely suppressed resurfaced, but it no longer prevented Ivan from going any further. Instead, it was like a swift horse, carrying the boy's heart towards the final answer and allowing him to see many neglected things along the way.

Imitating the old ape's previous dance, the young Titan descendant raised his hands to the sky, and his open five fingers covered everything in his vision.