Chapter 399:
"Put that way, this disciple actually feels beings like us have it far more comfortable," Lin Hui said, following Seven Extinctions' train of thought.
"That's only natural. It's why our kind boasts the greatest numbers. However, not just anyone can be accepted by the Disaster. Fusion depends entirely on whether you possess the qualifications and the strength," Seven Extinctions chuckled.
"That's true." Lin Hui nodded. Almost everyone he had seen who could actively fuse with the Disaster was an outstanding elite from their respective region.
Looking at the scissors in Seven Extinctions' hand and the artificial grapes beside him, he suddenly thought of something new.
"Since Disaster Fusion Entities enjoy so many benefits, why do those people risk their lives to resist or escape? There must be many supremely powerful experts among them, right?"
"One reason is ideology. Another is... autonomy." At this, the smile on Seven Extinctions' face slowly faded.
"Autonomy?"
"Yes. After fusion, everything about us is inevitably shaped by the Disaster. The only thing we can hold onto is our sense of self. As for the rest—willing or not—we can only drift with the current." Seven Extinctions seemed to lose himself in some memory, his expression growing distant.
In truth, Lin Hui's purpose in coming here had already been achieved. He now knew what kind of disaster backed Xue Shi, how to deal with it, and the situations he would likely face in the future.