Chapter 179
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Chapter 179: The New Dao Artifact Wielder (Part One)
“Do we assume the families will respond to our goodwill and trust in their kindness?”
“Clearly, it is impossible, as this is the evil of human nature. Apart from the families, there are also the exorbitant taxes, the landlords who demand repayment so harshly they force one to sell their children, the tyrants and rogues who act with impunity, and the reality that, even when monsters attack, one must pay again to seek help.”
“All of this shows that the situation is not so simple.”
Of course, it wasn’t that simple; otherwise, how could the families build their empires over a thousand years?
Everyone in the audience, except the children, had experienced all of this. Whether in the town or outside it, exploitation was the norm—they would not stop until they had drained every last bit from people.
“In the past, due to the environment and our understanding, we have always believed our exchanges with the authorities were equal. The land, resources, and even the very air all belong to that small group. Thus, it seemed reasonable that we farmed for them and paid them money.”
“So, even if they did not contribute anything, they could squeeze us dry, claiming all the land we toiled on, the clothes we made, and the houses we built; not a single item truly belonged to us.”
“We ordinary people would tell ourselves that these were the legacies established by their ancestors, that they deserved it, and that they nurtured the Spiritual Law masters to protect our safety. Without them, we wouldn’t even have a chance to survive.”
“But if you argue with the members of the Spiritual Law families, they won’t even look at you; they’ll just cut off your head… Does strength make rationale important? Not at all; this is only a comfort we weaklings offer ourselves to avoid pain.”
“Let’s not speak of how their legacies came to be. Even if it were true, why don’t they just kill off all the lowly folks and keep the land for themselves? Do we really want to be born into this land?”
“The reason is simple: they are superior beings. How could they lower themselves to do the dirty and hard work? They must have slaves to serve them.”
“Therefore, even if they disregard our existence and don’t see us as equals, they still allow us to multiply.”
“They want us to become creatures they can kill at will, to be toyed with, to be endlessly exploited…”
“Livestock!”
“Know this: even ants cling to life!”
Yun Ye’s chest burned with rage. “The foremost duty of all living beings is to survive, and we humans are no exception. They see us as mere cattle, using and killing us at will, even planning sacrifices for the great disaster, forcing us to kill one another…”
“All of this does not require any justification or empty rhetoric to prove its absurdity.”
“We must resist! We will inevitably resist! And we absolutely must resist!”
“This is a fundamental contradiction between us and the Spiritual Law families!”
“In the past, our resistance was violently suppressed by their strength. We mere mortals have no knowledge, no resources, and no talent; we have nothing to fight against the Spiritual Law families.”
“Under normal circumstances, our powerlessness should last for countless years, and this oppressive order would remain unchanged forever…”
“However, there will always be those who gather all elements—knowledge, resources, talent—and are willing to stand up, to fight for it, to create a just world.”
“And that is where our Tomorrow Society comes from. Yang Shi, our leader, could confront the law realms. Joining him is not difficult, but even if he perished, he held firm to his beliefs and let out a roar of anger belonging to mortals.”
“This is our hope!”
Yun Ye’s voice rose powerfully as he gazed at everyone. “Chief Yang Shi entrusted us with wisdom and strength, allowing us to develop in peace, gaining powers unimaginable to mere mortals. In certain respects, we have already surpassed Baishi Town and gained the hope of defeating the Spiritual Law families there!”
“This path is indeed difficult; it could be described as a life-and-death struggle. Yet, someone must stand up to create a fair and just world free from these high-and-mighty oppressors.”
“This is my philosophy; this is my way. I will exhaust everything to pave the way for a just world. Everyone…”
“Can you lend me a hand?”
Everyone in the audience stood up. The women set down their children, the men removed their hats, and the children showed serious expressions.
They clasped their hands together, left hand over right, and bowed to the young man on stage:
“Rice, we shall follow closely!”
“Rice, we shall follow closely!”
The call echoed throughout the hall twice.
Yun Ye smiled and nodded. Fire and water spiraled in the air, and under everyone’s gaze, their wondrous forms appeared, casting warm light that illuminated the sky and the earth.
The essence of the Dao shone directly into the hearts of all present.
“Tomorrow brings another tomorrow; there are countless tomorrows ahead.”
“To cut off the Spiritual Law families from our era is to extend our descendants and our future!”
“Today, I will awaken the Dao Artifact for everyone! The Dao is the extension of our ideals and the echoes of our hearts. Only when we are determined to fully realize our ideals can the awakening of the Dao Artifact become possible. I do not know the difficulty of awakening the Dao Artifact in Baishi Town, but the path of tomorrow…”
“It is very, very, very difficult!”
“The path of tomorrow requires facing a powerful heart that still confronts despair, but this strength is not innate.”
“It requires honing, it requires practice, it requires us to forge ahead step by step.”
“Do not feel disheartened if you cannot awaken the Dao Artifact. If you lack the discipline, then go and cultivate. As long as you do not stop, one day you will have the opportunity to fully realize your path!”
“We understand!”
Everyone replied in unison.
Whether it was Yang Shi, Ning Xiao, Tong Huo Yang, or Tian Jing, Tian Yu, Tian Shi, and even Yuexin, they all looked forward to this moment!
This was their philosophy, their wisdom, their courage—the time to respond to the Dao Artifact!
Yun Ye closed his eyes and carefully sensed the Dao Artifact of tomorrow.
The rhythm began to resonate.
The echoes he built with the Tomorrow Society began to surface one by one.
“Master.”
As Yun Ye opened his eyes, Tomorrow appeared in a swirl of flames and water, sitting on his shoulder, arms wrapped around his neck, with light spilling from its body.
This scene was incredibly dazzling.
Many people in the audience seemed to see a phantom, rubbing their eyes yet still unable to see clearly, feeling strangely bewildered.
“Tomorrow brings another tomorrow!”
“Form Release!”
Yun Ye said the true name.
In that instant, the fiery belt that floated from the Dao Sword expanded into countless threads, wrapping around the blade, then extending downward to form a red pillar, resembling a sword sheath.
As Yun Ye gripped it, he involuntarily swung this nearly two-meter-long Dao Artifact—
The red banner unfurled in the wind!
The Dao Artifact transformed into a flag!
With Yun Ye striking the ground heavily with the flagpole, red spread everywhere, with countless red ribbons filling the entire hall, even extending outward to dye the houses in red.
“This is… the Dao Artifact?”
Everyone felt a shock in their hearts, gazing at the young man on the platform, who held the flag and transformed the world in an instant, all sharing an overwhelming sense of awe.
So pure!
So grand!
This is the path of our Tomorrow Society!
