A farm that breeds gods and demons
Chapter 979 - 735: Distinctions in Rank_1

Chapter 979: Chapter 735: Distinctions in Rank_1

On the stone slab floating in the sky, two vague shadows gradually appeared. Suddenly, the woman’s voice emitted a soft murmur, "Bobol, can the Nine Pillar Gods truly grasp that slim chance of survival?"

"Now, everything is unknown. Our Maya Clan is blessed with some prophecies from our ancestors. Deploying the Nine Pillar Gods to the lower realm, whether it will be success or failure, I’m afraid even the true gods cannot predict," the man’s vague shadow sighed.

"Fortunately, we’ve obtained a Candle of Life, which at least... gives us an extra opportunity." The woman’s vague shadow added, "It’s a pity about the last Chaos Staff... If it had fallen into our hands, with that staff, we would have had some security."

Setting aside the conversation between the man and woman on the gargantuan slab, in a distant world, there stood an enormous tower so vast it almost touched the heavens. At this moment, within this tower, a giant lizard with a pair of horns and a dark emerald hue lay lax, before whom sat a long-haired man in a meditative posture.

This long-haired man had a lizard pattern tattooed on his body, and from his eyes shot two beams of light, tangible and bright.

"Akaski, remember... my instructions... go now..." Suddenly, the lazy-looking dark emerald horned lizard slightly opened its mouth, letting out a barely audible voice. The long-haired man seated in meditation nodded slightly and said, "Understood, I’m on my way."

He said this as he rose to his feet.

The giant lizard in front of him closed its eyes and gave a slight nod. The long-haired man had already turned and started to leave, his figure fleeting and vanishing in an instant.

Undercurrents surged. The news that the Fifth Epoch was nearing its end had begun to slowly spread. Every world started to exhibit a restlessness, and at this moment, Su Yu, who had returned to Black Iron City within the Black Iron World with all the surviving Black Warriors, Qin Jiagui, Qing Huang, and others, using Ada’s teleportation ability.

The hall was suddenly crammed with people. The two Black Iron Warrior guards who had been there all along were startled into paralysis.

"Everyone, I have returned." Su Yu gently stroked his dependant skull and suddenly raised his voice. The words "I have returned" echoed throughout Black Iron City.

"That voice... is that Su Yu’s voice?"

"Su Yu has come back?"

Soon, there was a stir within Black Iron City. As Su Yu stepped out of the hall, he could already see familiar figures buzzing about. Quickly, Jin Fuhua, Jiang Hai, Zhang Zhongmou, Zhao Shichang, and others emerged. Upon seeing Su Yu, almost everyone couldn’t help but let out an astounded gasp.

Jin Fuhua and Jiang Hai instinctively slowed their pace.

They were merely Black Iron Warriors, while Su Yu was now a magnificent Gold-level powerhouse. Even though Su Yu purposely restrained his aura, the sudden sight of him still presented an overwhelming pressure, turning them suddenly reserved.

"Haha, old Zhongmou—" Su Yu didn’t pay much attention to their feelings and laughed heartily as he approached, hugging Zhang Zhongmou tightly.

After nearly a year without meeting, Su Yu instantly noticed that Zhang Zhongmou had also reached the Ninth level of Black Iron Warrior, one step away from becoming a Bronze Warrior. It seemed that Zhang Zhongmou had been working hard over the past year. Unfortunately, unlike Su Yu, Zhang Zhongmou didn’t have any special Seed Power, nor did he have the miraculous body and willpower Su Yu possessed.

That he could reach the Ninth level of Black Iron Warrior so quickly was largely due to his special heart.

"City Lord—" Jiang Hai, Jin Fuhua, and others all came forward and bowed respectfully.

Zhang Zhongmou gripped Su Yu tightly and took a deep breath, saying, "You’ve finally returned, old man. I thought I’d never see you again. Tell me, what realm have you reached now?"

With a hearty laugh, Su Yu replied, "Right, let me introduce you first." Meanwhile, the Black Warriors, Qin Jiagui, and Qing Huang were making their way out. The sight of this dense group of Black Warriors shook the entirety of Black Iron City.

The Black Iron Warriors felt completely astonished in the presence of a group of Demi-gods; the disparity in their auras was overwhelming.

"Zhang Zhongmou, Zhao Shichang—" Qin Jiagui greeted with a smile, yet without the warmth Su Yu displayed. Now that he was a Silver-level Warrior, the vast difference in strength instilled a sense of superiority within him against these Black Iron-level individuals. The likelihood of returning to the days of complete equality seemed almost impossible.

Su Yu briefly introduced the Black Warriors and others. Wang Heng and the rest gave a limp nod. Like Qin Jiagui, they didn’t look down on the Black Iron Warriors, but the huge disparity made it difficult for them to bond with them as brothers in arms. It wasn’t that the Black Warriors set themselves aloof or were arrogantly rude; it was simply the absolute difference in strength.

"Zhongmou, where’s Su Yun?" Su Yu quickly noticed that among the people who rushed out, there were only Zhang Zhongmou and Zhao Shichang, and the others were nowhere to be seen. It had been a long time since he’d seen Su Yun, and he indeed missed that girl.

Zhang Zhongmou laughed, "Su Yun? She’s gone to train at the Undead Remains, they all went together." Now, having reached the Ninth level of Black Iron, Zhang Zhongmou did not join them.

Su Yu nodded, "I see." He then asked Jiang Hai and Jin Fuhua to arrange accommodations for the Black Warrior, while Zhang Zhongmou laughed, "Why, do you miss Su Yun? I’ll have someone call them back right now."

Su Yu shook his head, "No need, I haven’t been back here in so long, I want to take a walk around alone first."

Zhang Zhongmou responded with a grunt, then Su Yu suddenly looked at him carefully, and with a slight frown said, "Zhongmou, you seem different."

Zhang Zhongmou was startled, "What’s changed?"

Su Yu replied, "I can’t put my finger on it, it’s just the feeling... You seem to have become more serious and proper, it feels strange."

Zhang Zhongmou smiled, "Is that so, we’ve probably just matured."

"Mature, my foot. I liked you better the way you were before. What’s with acting all mature in front of me?" Su Yu started to laugh, and Zhang Zhongmou also let out a forced chuckle, keeping some thoughts to himself without saying them out loud.

He too wished to jest with Su Yu as in the old days, casually calling him ’Little Yu’ when bored or ’Great Young Master Yu’ when happy. Yet, upon seeing Su Yu again, Zhang Zhongmou could feel the natural aura of authority emanating from him, and standing before Su Yu, no matter how much Zhang Zhongmou reminded himself that this was his childhood friend, a sense of reverence still involuntarily arose in his heart.

How could Zhang Zhongmou act as casually as before in front of Su Yu when that feeling remained indelible?

Unconsciously, a massive shift had occurred in both their strengths and statuses, and Zhang Zhongmou wished to return to the past, but he found that he could no longer interact with Su Yu as freely and jovially as before.

Su Yu had a vague notion of what was amiss and sensed an inexplicable discomfort. Although he tried to lighten the mood and tell Zhang Zhongmou that no matter how strong he had become, he was still the same Su Yu, he soon realized it was futile.

After saying farewells to everyone, Su Yu, alone, vanished from Black Iron City with a flicker.

"Su Yu, you seem to have become less happy?" Ada suddenly asked from his shoulder.

"Hmm..." Su Yu felt somewhat despondent, "When everyone saw me again... I never thought they’d be so reserved, even Zhongmou is being polite with me... Damn it, has that guy forgotten that we’ve been friends since we were kids? What’s there to be polite about with me?"

Ada smiled softly, "You can’t really blame him, right? After all, he’s just a Black Iron Warrior, and you now... are a Demi-god. The difference in strength is too great, and he lacks confidence in front of you. It’s indeed difficult for him to treat you the same as before."

Su Yu smiled bitterly, while Tezcatlipoca’s voice suddenly echoed in his mind, "That’s the reality. No matter how close friends were before, once there is a vast disparity in status and strength, it turns out this way. You can’t blame yourself, nor him."

"Zhongmou..." Su Yu shook his head slightly and suddenly felt a trace of fatigue. He didn’t want Zhang Zhongmou and the others’ reverence or respect. All he wanted was to be able to talk freely with everyone as before, that was all.

With Su Yu’s speed, it took merely a blink of an eye to arrive above Peach Blossom Town.

Above the clouds, looking down upon Peach Blossom Town below him, Su Yu had wanted to go down for a visit, but then suddenly decided against it.

He couldn’t quite describe the feeling, but before returning to the Black Iron World this time, he was filled with excitement. He thought he would be overjoyed to see these familiar people and places, but now that he was truly back and saw all these familiar things—the familiar Jin Fuhua, the familiar Black Iron City and Peach Blossom Town—Su Yu discovered that he wasn’t as thrilled as he had imagined.

Seeing all these familiarities only stirred some reflection in him, with no deep yearnings arising.

Heading westward, Su Yu quietly descended with Ada after a while and from afar, he saw a very wide town. From a distance, he could see a stone stele erected in front of the town, inscribed with the words "Freedom Town."

"Freedom Town... It seems that though more than a year has passed and the rules of Freedom Town have expanded a lot, it still hasn’t turned into a city..." Su Yu whispered to himself. (To be continued. For the continuation of this story, please visit www.qidian.com. More Chapters are available; support the author; support genuine reading!)