507: Your own will, a stronger fire of resistance?

“The Original Will frantically squandered her power over these seven hundred years; otherwise, the martial arts of the entire Blue Star could not have developed so quickly. In seven hundred years, the Human Race and the alien races combined have given birth to over a hundred Martial Emperors, which would be an inconceivable feat in any other Galaxy out there.”

“At this point, her remaining power was insufficient to perform another Great Transfer.”

“Therefore, she could only choose to sever ties with the outside world, activate the curved space barrier, and forcibly resist external invasions and attacks.”

“It was at this time that the Overlord and a group of Emperor-level beings left their homeland, seeking an opportunity to save the Galaxy.”

“But the external offensive was too fierce; for three hundred years, they never stopped attacking the Galaxy barrier.”

“And twenty years ago, they actually broke through a crack.”

“So, the Empress of the Divine Silk Deer Clan immediately seized the opportunity to enter, preparing to unleash a massacre.”

“This Empress was Xie Linqing!”

“But before she could begin the slaughter, her memories and powers were stripped by the Original Will, and the Original Will immediately repaired the crack.”

“However, the Original Will of the Galaxy had already realized that time was running out; she couldn't hold on much longer.”

“So, she had to start on her final task.”

“That was to create you all: Ying Zheng, Xi He, Wukong, Lilith, Kong Fangxiang, Zhuge Tianming, and also those monstrous talents from the Demon King Group.”

“This is why there are so many Myth-Grade individuals in this generation, and why each of them is so special.”

“But all of this was ultimately done in haste, out of necessity.”

“Because the most important person had not yet appeared!”

“This person is the Legacy of the Lord of the Zhushen Temple!”

“The inheritor of the Fire of Resistance!”

“She could only pray that, whether from the Demon King Group or the Super God Class, one of these top-tier Geniuses would be able to bear this Will.”

“At this point, events had spiraled beyond her control; everything became unknown, and the future of the Galaxy was shrouded in uncertainty.”

“It was also at this time that my Miracle Awakened.”

“The Original Will sensed my change and communicated with me for the first time.”

“She wanted me to make a wish using my Miracle.”

“To bring forth hope.”

“To bring a sliver of certainty to the future.”

“To have the inheritor of the Fire of Resistance appear and grow before all disasters occur.”

“Of course, I made this wish. I hoped that among Zhuge Tianming, Ying Zheng, Xi He, and others, one person could bear the power of the Fire of Resistance.”

“But at this point, an accident occurred.”

“When I performed the Miracle, the Original Will uncontrollably split off an extra portion of power.”

“Ultimately, this power landed in a small city called Green Leaf City.”

At this point, Chen Changsheng looked intently at Xiao Fan, a hint of emotion in his eyes.

“I made such a grand wish back then, and this wish selected all the Myth-Grade and Emperor Blood individuals from the Super God Class and the Demon King Group.”

“As a result, the Fire of Resistance actually appeared in you, this ‘accident’.”

Suddenly, Chen Changsheng changed the subject and asked, “How many years has it been?”

“You are… twenty-one this year, right?”

“About two or three years, right?”

“A few months short.” Xiao Fan nodded silently.

“You've been in this dream for a few months.” Chen Changsheng chuckled, saying, “In these past few years, you've witnessed much of this world's cruelty and changed quite a bit.”

“Do you like your current self?”

“It's alright.” Xiao Fan smiled faintly and nodded.

“Then keep moving forward.” Chen Changsheng nodded, speaking gently.

“Now, let me tell you about another matter that is very important and interesting to you.”

“I once told you that one reason alien beings want to attack the Galaxy is because of ‘Intent’.”

“Because Intent is a power unique to Blue Star. Back then, Blue Star had no Origin Qi, and people were relatively equal. Some might have felt the rich-poor gap was wide, but compared to the absolute power disparities outside, it was nothing at all. At least, even a common man's rage could draw blood, and that is Intent.”

“But the outside world isn't completely devoid of Intent; for example, the Fire of Resistance is the Intent of the Lord of the Zhushen Temple, though it is quite rare.”

“And Intent is one of the reasons they came to the Galaxy.”

“They failed back then because their power wasn't strong enough to completely kill the Lord of the Temple.”

“So, another reason they came to the Galaxy is to try and forge a more powerful Fire of Resistance in this place full of ‘Intent’.”

Xiao Fan raised an eyebrow and said, “This power can become even stronger?”

“Of course.” Chen Changsheng nodded slightly, saying, “The Dao of martial arts is infinite.”

“As for how to do it, I'm not sure, but I've always wondered about one thing.”

“The Fire of Resistance is the Intent of the Lord of the Zhushen Temple.”

“But what about your Intent?”

“You should be able to possess two Intents.”

“Perhaps you can try.”

Xiao Fan nodded silently, saying, “I've been thinking about this too, but I haven't had any leads.”

Suddenly, Chen Changsheng patted Xiao Fan's shoulder heavily, making a “slap” sound.

With a complex expression, he said, “I suddenly feel that your current self is a bit like the old Ying Zheng.”

“Hmm?” Xiao Fan frowned.

Chen Changsheng sighed, “The moment I saw you, I felt you had become somber, less talkative, and a bit… lifeless.”

“Now I probably know why.”

“A responsibility that doesn't belong to you has fallen upon you, and countless people behind you are full of expectations. You can only carry this pressure and move forward.”

“When you reach the end, will you still be you? Is this truly what you want?”

“That's why A Zheng was so irritable back then, because under my expectations, he gradually lost himself. He obsessively wanted to live up to my expectations of him, but that wasn't what he wanted at all!”

“I never thought that many years later, I would repeat the same mistake.”

Chen Changsheng's eyes showed a hint of self-reproach, saying, “I shouldn't have kept telling you how important the Fire of Resistance is, what it means, and what responsibility it represents.”

“This has nothing to do with you.”

“It wasn't you who chose the Fire of Resistance; it was the Fire of Resistance that chose you.”

“You are the master.”

“You must lead the Fire of Resistance!”

“Originally, the Fire of Resistance was born to kill the Lord of the Temple.”

“That was the Will of the Lord of the Zhushen Temple; that was what he wanted to do, not you.”

Chen Changsheng excitedly gripped Xiao Fan's shoulders and said, “Moreover, based on my understanding of you.”

“In your heart, you probably don't care that much whether the Galaxy lives or dies, do you?”

“You only ever care about the few people who care about you, don't you?”

“But you can't change yourself for those few people who care about you.”

“You, this fellow… are just too kind.”

“From now on, do more of what you want to do, smile more. Actually, you look very handsome when you smile.”

As he spoke, Chen Changsheng grew more and more excited.

Because he saw that the light in Xiao Fan's eyes was gradually returning.