novelraw Chapter 722: Their Urgency, Their Unspoken Suffering
Chapter 722: Their Urgency, Their Unspoken Suffering
Perfect Life turned his head and gave Nie Jiu Tian a somewhat strange look; the other seemed to have deliberately interrupted him.
He didn't think too much about it, after all, he had come here with many questions.
However...
"What did you mean earlier by 'one camp'?" Perfect Life asked somewhat tentatively.
"I have already observed the three of you. I believe your views on certain aspects should align. For example, that CHOSEN'S PARADISE is not humanity's paradise!"
"It is not a blessing for mankind, nor is it any direction of evolution. It is something that destroys the world."
Nie Jiu Tian looked at Perfect Life as he spoke.
"Hmm." Having experienced so many games related to the gods, he certainly had this understanding. "However, most people probably don't have this awareness."
"Public awareness can be discussed later."
"I just need to confirm that the three of you here, regardless of any internal conflicts, will undoubtedly stand united against the Game.""Right?"
Although the question was directed at all three, he had only been looking at Perfect Life the whole time.
Perfect Life nodded, then looked at Blank on the side with a somewhat admiring gaze.
So, this was the reason the two of them appeared together? Even that previous life-and-death enmity could be set aside.
Did both of them "dying once" in the last game make them see things more clearly?
"Lady Blank, your righteousness is commendable."
Xie Antong: "..."
Perfect Life then looked back at Nie Jiu Tian.
"So, Elder, what do you mean?"
"We share information. Time may be running short. Regarding the secrets within this Game, I think you all need to know as well," Nie Jiu Tian said calmly.
"I have been listening to the voices of the gods. Your generation is quite capable, allowing me to piece together quite a lot."
Lu Ce and Xie Antong were already aware of Nie Jiu Tian's ability, but when Perfect Life heard this, he was utterly shocked, even standing up abruptly!
What did he just say!?
Hearing the voices of the gods... this 'hearing' probably counts as eavesdropping, right?
Realizing the gravity of the matter, Perfect Life clasped his fists and said solemnly:
"I am a product of genetic engineering, a child of this world. I am not affiliated with any country or organization. I can assure you, what I hear today, I will not reveal to anyone!"
Nie Jiu Tian laughed heartily, not seeming to mind.
"It's fine. It doesn't matter who you tell. The matter itself is beneficial to humanity."
"However, the organization that created you might not share your views."
Seeing Nie Jiu Tian's meaningful expression, Perfect Life frowned.
To be honest, he was indeed facing some trouble on his end right now. He wasn't sure if this person before him could also hear about his affairs, or if it was just speculation.
But he still shook his head and said:
"My side... they can't control me."
"I can handle it myself."
Nie Jiu Tian finally just added one more thing:
"I'm just reminding you to be careful."
He didn't say more. Saying too much might be seen as sowing discord, and for strong individuals, such matters always have to be resolved by themselves.
"Since I'm the one who sought you out, I'll speak first."
"Before coming, Blank had already sent me all the information she possessed. I must also thank the Master of Divine Punishment for her trust in me."
As he spoke, Nie Jiu Tian smiled and nodded at Xie Antong.
"First, regarding that Arbitrator, He is likely a creation jointly made by the gods. Each god contributed a part of their power to form Him, making Him the core referee within the Game."
"As for whether His status is higher or lower than the gods, I lean towards Him having a higher status within the Game itself! Because I suspect that at His creation, He might have been intended to balance disputes among the gods."
After finishing, he quietly waited for the reactions of the people before him, waiting for them to digest all this.
The group already had some speculation on this topic and had no particular questions, except for Perfect Life who pressed further:
"Balance disputes among the gods? What disputes could they have?"
"Good question. That requires looking at the purpose of the Game," Nie Jiu Tian said. "I have been pondering this question for years."
"CHOSEN'S PARADISE—the gods must want to gain something from this Game. And in this process of gaining, different gods might benefit unequally. This is the dispute among Them."
"Judging from the Arbitrator's situation, the existence of the Game should also be a joint creation of the gods. And the Rules of the Game, while superficially protecting Players, are actually an internal regulation set among the gods, essentially a rule for 'dividing the spoils'!"
This was an extremely bold speculation. After hearing it, both Perfect Life and Xie Antong were somewhat shocked.
As for Lu Ce, no one could discern any expression on him. The eerie, ever-shifting rainbow light on his mask seemed impervious, as if nothing could shake his resolve.
Nie Jiu Tian's statement was a dissection of the Game's underlying design, the greatest secret of the Game that had persisted from the previous era to this one.
"If that's really the case, many things would indeed make sense."
Xie Antong, holding several All-Seeing Eyes in her hand, murmured to herself.
Previously, she had deduced several internal laws of the Game based on its various behaviors. According to Nie Jiu Tian's speculation, many of those things would indeed be explained.
Once a Rule is set, it cannot be changed, because it was jointly created and agreed upon by the gods, forming a mutual check and balance. Any change could cause an unequal "division of spoils."
Thus, the gods created the Rules themselves, yet placed themselves under those Rules! As long as They still want the Game to exist, They cannot change this.
To ensure the implementation of all this, They also jointly created the "Arbitrator." Seen this way, as long as the Game exists, the Arbitrator is an existence even more powerful than Them!
"So if this judgment is true, we don't need to worry at all about being directly attacked by gods within the Game," Perfect Life said.
"That might have been the case before, but next time, there might be a significant change."
As he spoke, Nie Jiu Tian, for the first time since meeting them, showed a grave expression and looked at Perfect Life.
"Now I need your information. When Agony was fighting those gods, did He say anything?"
"What He wanted to say was cut short by that Pleasure."
"The core idea was, He said the gods were all clinging to life, the gods... seemed very anxious."
"Also, He kept emphasizing that the Arbitrator was His brother."