fantasy novels Chapter 727: 318: The Second Passage
Chapter 727: 318: The Second Passage
Chapter 727: Chapter 318: The Second Passage“Has it always been this way, then is it right?”
Zhou Xuan suddenly embodied the “Tree Man,” leaving King Xishan speechless.
“The times are changing, and we must change with them, just like the Mountain Barbarians of these villages. Their lives are naturally ordained—some weave, others hunt and fish, nestled in a mountain, well-fed and satisfied. The rest of their time is spent worshipping the gods,
but they will eventually change too. They’ll come out from the depths of the mountains, smoke tobacco, ride electric trams, enter schools, wear sports uniforms, and play tennis…”
“They won’t be able to leave.”
“As far as I know, Shi Family Village has businesses renting out carriages in Mingjiang Prefecture, and Liuyun Village operates enterprises in Bailemen. Some have already ventured out, and more will inevitably follow. The Mountain Barbarians of today will become the civilized people you so disdain.”
Zhou Xuan crossed his legs and said, “The Witch God Temple has a long tradition, yet now it’s overshadowed by the Bell Tower. Perhaps in the future it will be torn down, shattered to pieces…or simply become a tourist attraction. The Witch has long been prepared for this, having abandoned the use of the Life Temple many years ago.”
Within the Tower Witch God Temple, Zhou Xuan uses the Zoroastrian Giant Scripture to torture Buddha Country people with the Life Temple method, which shocks the Witch Master. This indirectly indicates the Witch has already abandoned overly bloody and brutal sacrifices.
“If the Witch God Temple and those ancient altars were torn down, would Jing Country still be Jing Country?”he gods himself… what a grand and audacious vision.”
King Xishan sighed internally.
“The Human Clan always prospers while the Demon Clan always just wastes away. Oh vast heavens, can you not spare a bit more fairness?”
The more King Xishan thought, the sadder he felt, but the more he felt that the exchange with Zhou Xuan was invaluable. Unable to quell his curiosity, he asked, “Great Scholar, your mind is filled with knowledge. I have a question that has lingered for centuries, only you can resolve it now. I would like to ask…”
“Go ahead.”
“Although the Demon Clan are not born with intelligence, they eventually become enlightened, learn heavenly rituals, and pursue knowledge, yet they face incessant exclusion, forced to hide everywhere. Is there a way for us, the Demon Clan, to become like ordinary people and enjoy the civilization you speak of in the city?”
“King Xishan, your words are too profound.”
The Painter cautioned.
A mere Demon Clan dares to dream of entering the city on a large scale, what are they thinking?
But Zhou Xuan said, “Isn’t that all about social status? There are various ways to seek higher social status…some are peaceful and gentle, while others involve intense struggle. If I give you the latter, you’ll fight the Human Clan and won’t that make me the culprit for Jing Country’s disaster?”
“Do you really have many ways?”
King Xishan heard the implied meaning. He racked his brains to think of just one way, yet Zhou Xuan seemed to have many?
“The Young Master is the most resourceful person in Mingjiang Prefecture,” the Music Master thought, quietly proud and full of admiration for Zhou Xuan.
“Please, Young Master, speak plainly?” King Xishan urged.
“I won’t tell you the intense struggle methods, but I can talk about some gentle and peaceful ones,
What do I mean by gentle and peaceful? Just using brains without shedding blood!
The core of these methods is public opinion, public opinion, and damn public opinion again… There are many ways to influence public opinion: newspapers, radio, the storyteller’s tales, people’s discussions in streets and alleys, notices posted on walls and streets… Public opinion changes the thoughts of Jing Country’s people every day. This change is slow but often very effective…”