Just when hundreds of "hidden dragons" were deeply shocked by Li Yao's astonishing performance, Li Yao also broke out in a cold sweat, feeling agitated.
He is taking the last exam in the Great Wilderness Battle Network.
What made him break out in cold sweat was not that the exam was too difficult, but—it was so easy!
The subject he took was called "On Chivalry".
It sounds like the kind of clichéd, big and unreasonable class, just shout a few words, "We are all decent, and of course we must draw our swords to help when we see injustice", "The blood of the strong must be shed for the weak", "Everyone deserves to be saved by evil spirits and heretics." Slogans like “Put it down” will be passed.
And that's exactly what's written in the textbook.
Even half of the exams have the same content, and they are all about giving points.
However, the pass rate for this course is only 32%!
"It shouldn't be, if you can pass by just saying some bold words, everyone should pass 100% of the time There will be no one who can't even say something like 'help when you see injustice'" ? Why only a 32% pass rate?"
As Li Yao answered, he thought quickly in his heart.
Fortunately, there is still a lot of time left, so he can slowly think about the answer.
The person who presided over the "On Chivalry" exam was a middle-aged cultivator with sword-browed star-eyed eyes and awe-inspiring justice. He was also formed by the condensation of countless Taoist thoughts. At first glance, he looked like the most standard heroine. He was very old-fashioned and warm-hearted. The kind that wants to kill three or five evil spirits and heretics.
He seemed very satisfied with Li Yao's previous answer, nodded repeatedly, and concluded: "Okay, okay, what you said is very good. The reason why we righteous people want to fight against the strong and help the weak. To uphold justice is precisely because we are chivalrous and courageous. Hot-blooded, right?"
Just as Li Yao was about to nod his head, his heart suddenly jumped wildly, and he blurted out: "This is just one of them!"
"Oh?"
The "hero" was very surprised. "What about the second one?"
"The reason why we want to eradicate the strong and help the weak, uphold justice, and even sacrifice our lives, is because upholding justice is good for us!"
Li Yao cleared his mind and answered quickly.
"What's the benefit?" Da Xia asked with a flash of light in his eyes.
"What is justice? In my opinion, justice is the social order, the law of civilization! And under the existing social order, we cultivators are all vested interests. We have enjoyed the greatest benefits brought by this order, of course It's time to maintain it!"
"Vested interests? Explain!"
The hero withdrew his smile and remained expressionless, as if he was a little dissatisfied with Li Yao's statement that he didn't talk about good and evil, but only talked about benefits.
When Li Yao uttered a word, he had no choice but to shoot. He bit the bullet and continued:
"In the current social order operated by Star Federation, we cultivators are elites from all walks of life. Whether it is reputation, status or income, they are much higher than ordinary people. And ordinary people respect from the bottom of their hearts. We are eager to become cultivators. Throughout the ages, this is the most suitable set of social order for cultivators. No matter who wants to break this social order, of course we cannot let him succeed. Instead, we must treat him as a demon heretic Beheading—that's justice!"
"In the ancient cultivation world 40,000 years ago, we had the same high status and respect, but we have never heard of how many ancient cultivation societies acted chivalrously and sacrificed for the weak!" The hero sneered.
"No. Ordinary people in the ancient world of comprehension are only afraid of cultivators, but they don't have the slightest respect. What's more, the cultivators in the ancient world of cultivation are far less comfortable than those in modern times!"
Li Yao plucked up his courage and said loudly, "Take me as an example. I am just a low-level monk who has just entered the cultivation world. If I were placed in ancient times, I would be called as a slave by high-level practitioners." Drink it, once I emerge, or get the treasures of heaven and earth, I have to always be on guard against others to kill and seize treasures, and there are intrigues among my peers. Everyone wants to step on other people's heads to climb up, and can stab you three times in the back. A knife will definitely not only stab twice, in this kind of frightening day, eating poorly, sleeping poorly, and even defecating smoothly, what is the truth?"
"It's different in modern times. Now that civilization has advanced, I can study the mysterious and mysterious Dao of True Self in the country's highest institution of learning in such a small period of Qi refining, even if I have obtained some extraordinary skills, talents, and earthly treasures. , and no one dares to blatantly kill and seize treasures, and whoever dares to try will be the enemy of the entire Federation!"
"Under this environment, I can cultivate boldly with peace of mind, and the efficiency is more than a hundredfold! It is of course good to be able to become a high-level cultivator in the end. Even if I can't become a high-level cultivator, my whole life will be a period of refining Qi, and that's okay. After going out to society , you can still find a good job and live a good life.”
"You said, is the social order that allows me to be so free and easy, is it worth defending?"
The hero remained calm: "You are right, but we can also divide the society into two parts. Among the cultivators, we talk about morality, law, and justice, and for those ordinary people who are like ants, we talk about morality, law, and justice. They squeeze them like slaves, forcing them to collect resources and create wealth for us to enjoy—this kind of social order can also allow you to live comfortably without taking any responsibility, isn’t it better?”.
"Not good, not good at all, not to mention the inefficiency of the slave system and feudal system, unable to adapt to advanced cultivation civilization, more importantly, we still have one of the biggest competitors, demon cultivators! Ordinary people don't have to Those who rely on cultivators, in case people are really in a hurry, use blood sacrifices to seduce the demons to come, thousands of people in the whole town will be demonized, and under the leadership of the demons, they will form a demon army that will destroy the world, let alone A cultivator is a cultivating sect, it can still be swallowed up, and there will be no scum left!"
"Hey Hey Hey!"
Hearing this, the hero suddenly laughed grimly.
Then there was a flicker of light and shadow all around, turning into a gloomy cave, and the hero also turned into an evil image with disheveled hair and a skull collar hanging around his neck.
"Since that's the case, why don't we all tear our faces apart and cultivate all demons! It's great to cultivate demons, you have a clear mind, do whatever you want, and are extremely carefree!"
Li Yao blinked his eyes, and said, "A steamed stuffed bun store has been in business for decades, but suddenly they switch to selling wontons. Can they compete with the century-old wonton shop next door?"
The hero froze for a moment, the spiritual thoughts condensed by countless masters did not respond to this strange question, he said dully: "What?"
Li Yao explained:
"It's not impossible for us cultivators to transform into demon cultivators, but they have been cultivating demons for hundreds of thousands of years, and have accumulated a wealth of experience. How can we compete with others when we are beginners?"
"It's like steamed buns that have been sold for decades. Seeing that the business of the wonton shop next door is good, I learned to make wontons. Can this compete with others? What's more, the business of the wonton shop may not be good! After all, the three thousand great thousand worlds, Cultivators are still the mainstream, demon cultivators are just losers!"
The hero pondered for a moment:
"You're saying that painting a tiger is not an anti-dog. Those of us cultivators have transformed into demon cultivators, and they are also the worst demon cultivators. They can't compete with authentic demon cultivators at all, and can only be reduced to the bottom of the demon world. ?”
"That's for sure. Just take you as an example. Do you think that you are a demon cultivator with disheveled hair, a few skeletons around your neck, and dimming the light? How can it be so simple! Demon cultivators want to seduce ordinary people , with your ghostly appearance, which ordinary person would be tempted by you!"
Li Yao looked at the hero up and down, and shook his head repeatedly, "Demon cultivators are just what we cultivators call these demons and heretics. They definitely don't regard themselves as 'demons'. I heard that some demon cultivators even call themselves 'immortal cultivators'. And what they are walking is the way of true immortals. Even if it is really because of cultivating sorcery, they are surrounded by psionic energy and have an ugly and hideous image. It's easy to start!"
The hero was silent.
The flickering candlelight in the depths of the cave dragged the two people's shadows very, very long.
Li Yao's heart was pounding.
What he said just now was completely an on-the-spot reaction. He recalled it and found many omissions.
If the chief examiner pursues and fights fiercely, he will definitely not be able to stand up.
After a while, the surrounding environment changed again, and they returned to the top of the mountain where the wind was calm and the air was fresh, and the hero also returned to his upright and dignified appearance.
"Congratulations, student Li Yao, you... have passed the course of "On Chivalry"! You have obtained 3 credits!"
Li Yao's heartbeat slowed down by a beat, and then he was ecstatic. He almost wanted to go up and hug the hero and turn around three times. He blurted out: "I, I really passed? Did I say the correct answer?"
The hero smiled and shook his head:
"No, everyone has a different understanding of the word chivalry. The laws of cultivation and civilization are even more mysterious. How can there be any correct answer?"
"Some of your statements are of course bright, but others are irrational."
"However, what this course is supposed to test is not the correct answer, but to see if you have your own understanding of the word chivalrous. If you speak your mind, you can pass.”
"It's a pity that too many students only know how to follow the dogma in the books and talk nonsense like 'It's my duty to be a chivalrous man', so they have to be dismissed."
"As for how to understand the word true chivalry, how can you and I be able to explain it clearly in a few words? Fortunately, you have a lifetime to find it. I hope that one day, you can find your own answer."
"Come on, student Li Yao!"
The illusion shattered, and Li Yao returned to the main interface of Dahuang Zhanwang.
Three golden rhombic crystals roared from the sky, quickly sinking into his body.
A clear and sweet female voice sounded in my mind:
"Freshman Li Yao, passed the "On Chivalry" exam, obtained 3 credits, accumulated 207 credits, ranked first in the freshman list..." (... )
Chapter 144 Immortal Cultivator:
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