"An opportunity to change the destiny of the human race?"
A big question mark appeared on the faces of the two old men Li Baiyi and Xian Yuqi at the same time. They felt that they could understand every word in Zhang Heng's words, but after connecting the context, the information of the entire paragraph became inconsistent. Conflicted.
How could a plague that could turn all humans into monsters become an opportunity to change the fate of genocide?
Could it be that we want humans to survive in the form of monsters that drink blood and eat flesh? That would be more dignified than exterminating the entire clan.
"But once the plague spreads, then humans will turn into bloodthirsty monsters. How can there be any change?"
The old man in black, Xian Yuqi, was impatient. He didn't hide any questions in his mind and asked directly in a loud voice like a lion.
"Yes, if the plague spreads and there is no cure, it will inevitably lead to the annihilation of mankind...unless..."
Compared with the straight-tempered Xian Yuqi, Li Baiyi's level of thinking is obviously deeper.
He had already touched the answer from the information given by Zhang Heng, but it was only a vague outline.
Just when Li Baiyi was about to ask, a mysterious smile suddenly appeared on the face of the young man opposite and he shook his head.
"Don't say it, don't say it."
Seeing Zhang Heng's performance, Li Baiyi immediately understood. After exchanging a look with Xian Yuqi, he set his goal on another key point.
"Since it can't be said, the two of us won't ask. It's just that my little friend said that the danger of annihilation of the human race does not come from the plague. Then where does it come from?"
"Tianwai."
The young man's face returned to calm, and he simply answered Li Baiyi's question in two words.
"Out of the sky? Could it be a natural disaster like a falling meteorite?"
Hearing the doubts in Li Baiyi's mouth, Zhang Heng was slightly stunned.
Qingqing, these two old monsters are really up to date with the times. Although they have lived in the mountains for more than eighty years, they have learned the relevant knowledge very well.
It was just a wrong guess.
Although he really wanted to tell the truth behind the two old men, Zhang Heng knew that now was not the time. Reckless revelations would only expand the scope of the butterfly effect and increase the risk of human genocide.
"I also ask the two seniors to forgive the rudeness of the junior. This matter is of great importance and I cannot reveal any more to you..."
Zhang Heng stood up, cupped his hands and cupped his fists towards the two old men.
I thought that as soon as these words came out, the anxious old ghost Xian Yuqi would get angry again, but unexpectedly, he just glanced at Li Baiyi faintly and remained silent.
However, Li Baiyi pondered for a moment after listening to Zhang Heng's words, and a relieved smile appeared on his face.
"Be independent without changing, and walk without danger. Since I have something to hide, just listen to me, and if you don't say it, don't say it."
After all, Li Baiyi and Xian Yuqi have lived for more than 160 years. It is said that people become better with age, and these two are truly perfect people.
Although Zhang Heng said that he couldn't reveal this or that, he went up the mountain to look for them. There must be some news that they needed to know.
Otherwise, what else would he, a visitor from another world, spend so much effort on? Could it be that he was chatting with two nearly 200-year-old men?
After figuring this out, Li Baiyi simply put down his impatience and waited patiently for Zhang Heng's next words.
Sure enough, after seeing that Li Baiyi did not blame him, Zhang Heng also breathed a long sigh of relief, cupped his hands again, and said.
"The purpose of this junior's coming here is not only to inform the two seniors that major changes are about to happen in this world, but also to bring another news."
"Hmph! What else is there?"
Xian Yuqi, who has been with Li Baiyi for half his life, naturally knows what his junior brother is thinking, but he is still a little unhappy with Zhang Heng's previous behavior of playing riddles.
There was a hint of unkindness in his tone of voice.
"The major event that can alarm you two, apart from the survival of the human race, I think is the inheritance of the Zongheng line."
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He blinked his peach blossom eyes and carefully observed the expressions on the faces of the two old men.
Li Baiyi was okay, he was just slightly stunned after hearing what Zhang Heng said.
But Xianyu Qi's reaction was much bigger. His eyes widened and his face was full of surprise.
"The inheritance of the Zongheng lineage? Please tell me in detail. If you tell a lie, I will be the first to chop you with a knife!"
Driven by the distortion of the face, the two mustaches were tilted towards both sides, making the already fierce face even more full of evil.
"Haha, the two seniors must be looking for a suitable candidate and want to pass on the art of vertical and horizontal movement of the ancestor Gui Guzi, right?"
Zhang Heng did not directly answer Xian Yuqi's question, but asked again.
"So what!"
At this time, Xian Yuqi had already stood up from the chair and leaned towards Zhang Heng involuntarily.
Their master had made a will before his death, warning that the next generation of their descendants must come to the door themselves and must not go out into the world to look for them.
And also pointed out the boundary of N city.
Because this information was derived from the master's last use of the Zongheng technique before his death, the two of them have always regarded it as the truth.
After their master passed away, the two of them have been living in seclusion here, waiting for the next generation of the Zongheng lineage to come.
But this wait lasts for eighty years.
Although both he and Li Baiyi have reached the realm of half-step heaven, their life spans are far beyond the hundred years of ordinary people.
But half-step celestial beings are not celestial beings after all. Even if their life span is extended, they will still age one day.
During this period of seclusion, he had not thought about going down the mountain with Li Baiyi to find the next generation of Zongheng lineage.
After all, the two of them are very old. If they don't find a suitable successor, the Zongheng lineage will most likely be cut off and disappear from this world forever;
But at the same time, they both believed in their master's will and believed that it was impossible for their master to trick his apprentice before he died.
Therefore, the matter of going down the mountain to find the next generation of successors has been put on hold indefinitely.
Until now, Zhang Heng went up the mountain to look for him!
In fact, Xian Yuqi felt from the beginning that Zhang Heng was likely to be the next generation successor that he and Li Baiyi were waiting for. However, because the other party brought up the issue of the survival of the human race, the matter of inheritance was temporarily put on hold. aside.
Now that the important matter has come to an end, Zhang Heng has taken the initiative to bring up the matter of Zongheng inheritance. How can Xian Yuqi and Li Baiyi not be excited.
"Could it be that you are the next generation successor of the Zongheng technique mentioned by Master? Judging from the fact that you take the initiative to come to the door, it really fits..."
Li Baiyi didn't lose his composure like Xian Yuqi, but he still couldn't hide the brilliance in his eyes.
Logically speaking, there must be two successors of the Zongheng lineage, one accepts the [vertical] inheritance, and the other accepts the [horizontal] inheritance.
The two inheritors must understand the artistic conception of vertical and horizontal in the constant battle with each other, just like him and Xianyu Qi.
Although there is only one here now, it is better than nothing!
Seeing the expectations on the faces of Li Baiyi and Xian Yuqi, Zhang Heng felt secretly bitter in his heart.
He also wants to accept the inheritance of the two old monsters. You must know that it is the art of vertical and horizontal, which can deduce the laws of the operation of all things in the world.
Even if you can't accept the other party's core heritage, it's still good to accept some superficial martial arts skills.
But it's a pity that his identity is a boundary breaker.
Nothing beneficial can be gained from the summary of the timeline in front of you.
Besides, if Zongheng's inheritance is taken away by him, what will the real successor of Zongheng take?
The butterfly effect it would trigger would be too severe and not worth the risk.
So after a moment of silence, Zhang Heng cleared his throat and spoke seriously.
"Two seniors, please don't get me wrong. I am not the next generation successor of the Zongheng lineage that you are waiting for."
As soon as these words came out, Xian Yuqi and Li Baiyi had disappointed looks on their faces.
However, Zhang Heng did not stop talking, but continued to speak.
"Although I am not the next generation successor of the Zongheng lineage, I can provide a name to the two seniors. The next generation successor of the Zongheng lineage has a close relationship with him."
"A name? Say it quickly."
The hope that had been extinguished just now was rekindled. The eyes of the two old men, who were almost four hundred years old in total, were gleaming and they couldn't wait to urge.
"Lu Yu, Lu Yu, Land Road, Feather Yu, find him, stay by his side and protect him, the next generation of the Zongheng lineage will naturally appear."
It's just a fluttering sentence without any special meaning or anything else attached to it.
But just as Zhang Heng said these words, his mechanical left arm suddenly glowed with blue light, and the hum of the rotor was like the roar of an engine, like an overloaded household appliance, whimpering under the huge flow of energy. lament.
"Um..."
Zhang Heng's face turned ugly at this moment, and his originally pale skin looked increasingly bloodless, as if his life force was losing crazily from his body.
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"What's wrong with you, little friend? Why is the Qi fluctuating so violently? Could it be that you have suffered some serious internal injury?"
Li Baiyi noticed something was wrong with Zhang Heng immediately and asked quickly.
"It's okay, this is expected."
Although his body was shaking violently, Zhang Heng still waved his hands and showed an "I'm fine" smile to the old man in white in front of him.
"My little friend, if you are injured, you must tell it. Although we two old men have no ability, we still have some ability in front of you, claiming to be seniors."
A rare hint of worry appeared on Xian Yuqi's fierce face. Although he did not completely trust Zhang Heng, if the other party really needed help and it was within his ability, the old man in black would still help without hesitation. .
"This is not an injury, but a 'relationship of degree of influence'. Let's not talk about this anymore. Can you two seniors remember what I just said? If you want to complete the inheritance of the Zongheng lineage, you must find that person."
The uncontrollable trembling gradually subsided, and a large amount of sweat broke out on Zhang Heng's face.
The sweat is not transparent, but has a cloudy, protein-like color.
"Is Lu Yu right? We have noted it down, but where are we going to look for it in such a huge crowd? Are there any characteristics that we can identify?"
After writing down the name, Li Baiyi asked doubtfully.
Although the name Lu Yu does not sound very popular, there are many people with the same name and surname. Moreover, Zhang Heng did not inform the two of them about the other party's appearance and distinctive features. What if Xian Yuqi and Li Baiyi made a mistake? Isn't it just a wait?
"Beside that man, there was a nine-year-old girl."
Zhang Heng's eyes were lowered, as if he was very tired.
And when he answered, he did not mention Lu Yu's name again, but replaced it with 'that person'.
"Are you following a nine-year-old girl? Okay, we understand."
Li Baiyi and Xian Yuqi looked at each other and nodded.
"Okay, now that I've told the two seniors what I want to say, Zhang Heng won't bother you anymore."
Zhang Heng arched his hands, supported the bluestone countertop with his right arm, and stood up from the stool with difficulty.
Looking at this appearance, the physical change that had just occurred had such a huge impact on this young man that he was unable to move normally for a short period of time.
"My little friend, there's really nothing wrong with you, right?"
Li Baiyi felt worried when he saw Zhang Heng's trembling appearance.
"It's okay. Oh, by the way, there's one more little thing."
Zhang Heng barely stood upright, holding his mechanical left arm with his right palm, as if he was observing something in it.
"The poison in this clear water that can cause plague does not pose a threat to Senior Li Baiyi temporarily, but it will still have an impact over time. We must seize the time to find an antidote before the plague strikes."
Pointing to the water glass on the bluestone table, Zhang Heng said lightly...
