flstandardbreds Chapter 126: New Soldiers
Chapter 126: New Soldiers
In that split second, everything happened so suddenly that not even the slightest trace could be found. However, at this moment without any warning, a force powerful enough to shake the heavens and the earth suddenly erupted, accompanied by a deafening roar that shook the earth.
The sound was like thunder rumbling from the sky above, so loud that one could hardly believe it was the wrath of Heaven. It was also like raging waves crashing against the rocks on the shore with overwhelming force, the resulting impact force sweeping over in an instant, as if to mercilessly swallow the entire world in this endless wave of sound.
At the same time, the previously bustling and bustling crowd around them suddenly seemed to be controlled and driven by some mysterious and powerful force. Like a surging tide, they all knelt in unison, heading in the same direction. Their movements were perfectly coordinated and astonishing, as if they had been rehearsed countless times. Each knee landed with a dull thud, almost simultaneously, while their heads bowed deeply, almost parallel to the ground. Each face simultaneously displayed an expression of profound reverence, a look of concentration and awe, as if they were paying homage to the most sacred and inviolable being in the world.
Faced with this sudden change, Fang Congyi and Lu Yan were completely unprepared, and in an instant, they both fell into a state of bewilderment. They stared blankly at the incredible scene before them with wide eyes, their hearts filled with astonishment and confusion.
Time seemed frozen in time, each passing minute, even each passing second, feeling incredibly long and unbearable. In this interminable wait, Fang Congyi and Lu Yan were like people just waking from a deep sleep, their eyes moving slowly at first before slowly, bit by bit, regaining consciousness. As time passed, their previously fuzzy thoughts gradually became clearer, and they regained control of their bodies. Their thinking ability gradually returned to normal, allowing them to react quickly and accurately to any subtle changes in the outside world.
"What the hell is going on? Where are we now? Why is everyone here kneeling on the ground, and not a single one showing any sign of standing up?" Lu Yan's eyes widened in horror, their irises as wide as bells, filled with shock and confusion. He could hardly believe that the scene he was witnessing was real. He kept muttering these words under his breath, rubbing his eyes vigorously with both hands, as if this was the only way to confirm that the scene before him was not an illusion but a real scene.
As a member of the mysterious and perilous world of cultivation, Lu Yan had always experienced relentless, brutal competition and bloody slaughter in every world he had ever visited. In that ruthless land, where the survival laws of the fittest prevailed, people never sought status or respect through flattery or false pretenses. Their sole belief and reliance lay in their immense strength. The weak were ruthlessly eliminated, becoming mere stepping stones for the ascendancy of the powerful. Therefore, the bizarre spectacle of everyone kneeling in unison in homage was completely unheard of and inconceivable to Lu Yan, accustomed to life-or-death struggles and scheming.
At this moment, Fang Congyi, standing nearby, keenly caught the bewildered expression on Lu Yan's face. Lu Yan's eyes widened, his mouth slightly open, as if he had witnessed something incredible. His dazed expression was striking, a stark contrast to the reverent kneeling crowd around him. All of this naturally escaped the meticulous Fang Congyi's gaze, and he couldn't help but wonder: Looking at Lu Yan's expression, it's clear he's completely oblivious to the current situation. Could there truly be some untold, shocking secret hidden here? Or perhaps some unique, unheard-of rule secretly controlling the situation? Or was there a terrifying entity so powerful and unimaginably powerful here that it instilled fear in these people, forcing them to kneel in obedient submission and awe, refusing even the slightest hesitation? A series of questions surged through Fang Congyi's mind, causing his brows to furrow slightly, and his once calm gaze to darken into a more serious one.
Looking at the current situation, it's most likely due to the emperor here. Just like the mortal world, this place also has extremely strict hierarchical distinctions and a complex, trivial, and dizzying array of etiquette and regulations. Thinking of this, Fang Congyi slowly turned his head, his gaze gradually shifting to Lu Yan's side, and then spoke slowly in a soft and soothing voice: "In my opinion, that's roughly the case. You must know that you were not born in this world, so it's understandable that you are unfamiliar with these complex and trivial etiquette and regulations." At this moment, the scene that unfolded before Lu Yan was truly unfamiliar to him. He had never had the opportunity to experience such a situation firsthand before.
Just at this moment, when Lu Yan's brows were slightly frowned, like two small hills rising on his forehead, and he was secretly thinking about the confusing thing in front of him, suddenly, without any warning, he heard the person next to him suddenly speak.
The man's voice was deep and magnetic, like a heavy hammer gently striking a gong. Although the sound was not loud, it was extremely penetrating. He slowly explained to Lu Yan in detail: "Oh, so that's how it is! If you think about it carefully, isn't this exactly the same as the scene described in the storybook!"
These words were like a flash of lightning that suddenly pierced the dark night sky, instantly illuminating the fog in Lu Yan's mind with an unstoppable force. Those thoughts that had previously made him feel chaotic and elusive suddenly became clear and distinct.
Hearing Fang Congyi's words, Lu Yan was momentarily stunned, a hint of surprise crossing his face. His gaze, drawn to Fang Congyi as if by a magnet, unconsciously shifted to him, his eyes filled with doubt and uncertainty, as if he wanted to double-check whether he had truly heard every word, fearing he might have missed some important information due to a momentary oversight.
However, only a brief moment passed, as if time had frozen in that moment. Then, Lu Yan's previously confused eyes suddenly blazed like a lit torch, instantly emitting an incredibly bright light. The light was so dazzling that it seemed to penetrate all darkness and obstacles, reaching the essence of things.