Chapter 141

The lives of short-lived species pass in an instant; why seek death yourself?

Why did you come to the Immortal Vessel? Are you seeking immortality?

No need to watch Jingyuan's face! The Medicine King's Secret Transmission can give you what you want!

During the battle, the medic of the Medicine King's Secret Transmission never stopped talking, speaking while fighting; judging by performance alone, she was practically the top seller of the Medicine King's Secret Transmission!

Sumeru Desert, Aru Village

Haha, this little soldier is quite eloquent; I wonder how she'll feel when she learns that her troop's chief regards the General Star as a friend?

Inside the tavern, Dihiya and Kantis sat together, enjoying dates-and-coconut wine from the oasis while discussing this model spokesperson of the Medicine King's Secret Transmission shown on the light screen.

Moreover, what does 'no need to watch Jingyuan's face' mean? Dihiya exclaimed, defending Jingyuan, "If you come to the Immortal Vessel and don't get to see Jingyuan's face, you're actually losing out big time!"

Although Jingyuan usually looks half-asleep, that lazy look is quite handsome! What kind of taste do the Medicine King's Secret Transmission people have! I'd rather see Jingyuan's face every day!

Especially the way he looks when waving that battle dagger—

Somewhat drunk Dihiya began imitating Jingyuan's movements; that slightly comical action instantly attracted the gazes of many tavern patrons.

... Alright, alright, Dihiya, the tavern is no place for you to swing your fists. Kantis smiled helplessly, silently swapping Dihiya's wine cup for a cup of dun dun peach juice.

Ah, if you can't hold your liquor, don't overindulge...

Too bad, that Medicine King's Secret Transmission person is just a bit loud-mouthed.

After easily dealing with her, the cloud knight who had fallen into demonic gloom finally regained a bit of consciousness, slumping to the ground.

"You, you just hold on a bit longer, we'll find someone to save you..." March 7 consoled.

"Don't waste time, I've already been transformed by that guy, it won't be long..." The cloud knight weakly said: "You guys hurry on ahead... Master Tai Bu is just up ahead..."

After that, he stopped speaking, as if he had exhausted his strength, or as if he were waiting for Xing and the others to leave.

"... Let's go." Walter knew it was hopeless; the most urgent thing now was to catch up with Tai Bu and prevent more tragedies like this from happening.

He probably intended to wait until Xing left, then... Main couldn't bear to watch further.

"Suicide is his best option." Najeta sighed, "They are all dignified soldiers, naturally they also wish to choose a dignified death. Rather than fully succumb to demonic frenzy and be slain by comrades, it's better to preserve one's final dignity..."

If it were me, I'd probably make the same choice.

Main had never seen the big sister so sorrowful before; she hurried to comfort: "Don't worry, big sister, the Immortal Vessel has demonic-resistant bodies, we won't have... suicide or anything like that here, no need to overthink."

No, Main, at a critical moment we might not even be able to commit suicide.

"Big sister, what does that mean...?" Main felt her heart skip a beat.

Najeta exhaled a long puff of smoke solemnly: "I've investigated thoroughly; among the hunters' troops there is a girl named Black Pupil, whose Imperial Armament is called 【March of the Dead】, which can manipulate through curses those who die by her blade."

If one day our companions become her 【weapon】... Main, you should know what to do, right?

Big sister, I...

No matter where we are, we must die like true soldiers—this cloud knight has set a good example for us. Najeta raised her head to gaze at the light screen, speaking calmly:

If one day an unfortunate fate truly befalls us, Main... at least we must be like that cloud knight, with no companion's blood on our hands.

——

A few people moved forward again, though this time everyone's mood was very heavy. Fortunately, they hadn't gone far before they saw a large encampment of cloud knights stationed.

"Who goes there? State your business!" The two cloud knights on guard duty blocked the group.

"Wait! I know them!" One of the cloud knights promptly recognized them: "They are guests invited by the general; Tai Bu Fu has calculated your arrival. She instructed that we must wait for a few of you to come."

"Wait for us?" Xing keenly noticed the wording, "Is Fu Xuan not here?"

Yes, after Tai Bu ordered the troops to station here, he led the scouts forward to investigate. It's said that the long-hidden Medicine King's Secret Transmission has appeared nearby, causing panic.

The cloud knight quickly changed tone and perked up: "Fortunately you've come. Tai Bu said that if a few of you aren't here, the cloud knights won't set out. A few of you please proceed to the formation later; everything will wait until Tai Bu returns before we decide."

The Star Core triggered an anomaly, the Medicine King's Secret Transmission dropped its disguise; Walter guessed something unknown must have happened, intending to ask the cloud knights stationed in the camp for information.

They discovered two cloud knights detaining a follower of the Medicine King's Secret Transmission; Xing intended to first ask him a few things.

"Have you seen a Star Core?" Xing asked.

"... That glowing seed?" The follower instantly grew excited, "Haha, I've seen it, it's truly beautiful. If you look inside, there's a voice that speaks..."

March 7 leaned close to Xing's ear, whispering: "Xing, do you still remember... Cocoleya?"

The chief says relying on this, we can inject new life into the World Tree. Hehe, I originally didn't believe it. After all we've tried so many methods, spending generations of short-lived species' time, yet the World Tree shows no sign of coming alive.

The follower grew more excited as he spoke, his tone becoming increasingly frenzied, even jumping and waving his arms.

But look now—hehe, 'Only the power of the Star God can reenact a divine miracle.' Right, right, the great Medicine King 【Abundance】!

Could it be the same scenario?

The chief of the Medicine King's Secret Transmission, Dan Zhu, was bewitched by the voice within the Star Core... he cast the Star Core into the roots of the World Tree, causing an uproar. Yuji Itadori scratched his head, "All we need to do is settle Dan Zhu, and all problems will be resolved."

... Yuji, you make it sound easy.

Hishigata Atsuya's face completely showed the expression "This guy is an idiot, huh," which made Yuji Itadori a little annoyed.

Unlike Cocoleya, a figure whose importance concerns the lives of an entire planet's people, Dan Zhu is merely a chief alchemist—important but not crucial. Hishigata Atsuya said, "If it were Jingyuan, perhaps there would be some bewitching value... but Dan Zhu, after all, is just a pawn."

... The one truly playing the game against Jingyuan is the person who brought the Star Core into the Immortal Vessel.

Otherwise, no matter how resourceful Dan Zhu is, a chief alchemist couldn't possibly conjure a Star Core out of thin air, right?