Chapter 554: On the Floating Land
"We have been in this place for so many years, through countless generations, guarding the core area of the Everlasting Silent Forest. I know that many of you have the desire to go out into the outside world, to venture, to gain experience. But because we have a responsibility, we must abide by it. I’m truly thankful that all of you have followed this path without much complaint," Patriarch Xin shouted.
"Today, the devils’ activities outside have shown that they intend to repeat what they did three million years ago—a great war that devastated the continent and took the lives of countless people."
"We are lucky to be among the survivors of that war. But do you think we can forget what the devils did back then?!"
"NO! We will not forget!" everyone shouted in unison.
"We will not forget what they did. We have built our strength since that time. All this while, we have remained hidden from the world, unknown to outsiders, because we guard the forest—to uphold the ancient agreement made by the divine dragon and phoenix," Patriarch Xin continued.
"But our task of guarding the forest is now complete! At last, the destined one has appeared—the one who has unraveled the mystery of the land where the divine dragon and phoenix reside. He is the one who will lead this continent toward salvation!"
"Now is the time for our family to reveal ourselves to the world. A war with the devils is coming—the same devils who once brought misery to this continent, who destroyed our fellow guardian families in the past, and who brought humiliation upon us!"
"Uwoo!" The roar of thousands echoed into the distance. Their auras flared, and the combined pressure of so many made even the air tremble. The spirit of each person could be felt from afar, all of them like wild beasts ready to be unleashed.
However, there were many who did not meet the criteria for war, and disappointment showed clearly on their faces. They longed for action too, but their cultivation had not reached the required level. Regret filled them for not having enough cultivation.