Chapter 1425
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Chapter 1425 “Medium”…
“Is he now also using [Emperor’s Dominion] to control these corpses?”
“No, this is Forbidden Relic sequence 034, [Medium].” Dr. Li explained, “This Forbidden Relic is also quite rare. It’s said to be able to directly communicate with the deceased, interact with them, and allow them to regain control of their own bodies and abilities for the user’s benefit… However, this is just a legend.
There haven’t been many people with this Forbidden Relic throughout history. Another theory suggests that [Medium] simply controls corpses, and the supposed communication with the deceased is merely the user’s imagination. Since controlling the bodies and minds of the dead creates enormous pressure on the [Medium], they can only cope by imagining these corpses have their own consciousness, making the control become an instinctive function of the subconscious to reduce pressure… It’s similar to the principle of schizophrenia.
Between these two theories, which one represents the true nature of [Medium] has never been answered… Perhaps only the [Medium] themselves know.”
Wu Quan remained silent for a moment, “But if it’s just controlling corpses… [Emperor’s Dominion] can do that too.”
“It’s different.” Dr. Li shook his head, “Your [Emperor’s Dominion] is a form of physical domination. You can control their muscles, their organs, their growth, and externally they appear no different from living people… But this is like controlling a marionette, it’s merely ‘manipulation.’
[Medium], besides controlling corpses, can also master their Forbidden Relics, and the level of the corpses being controlled can increase with the growth of the user’s mental strength.
For example, if a ‘Klein’ level [Medium] simultaneously controls two ‘Chuan’ level corpses, under the nourishment of his mental power, these two corpses can directly rise to ‘Wuliang’ or even ‘Klein’ level… The relationship between [Medium] and corpses isn’t simple ‘control,’ but a form of parasitic coexistence.”
“I see.” Wu Quan nodded thoughtfully.
“[Medium] is powerful, but it has many limitations.” Dr. Li looked at the figures wearing black cloaks, “Since controlling corpses creates enormous mental pressure for the [Medium], generally they can only control a few corpses at once, and the level of the corpse during its lifetime cannot exceed the user’s own…
Most importantly, for a [Medium] to control a corpse, they must first obtain permission from the person before death… If no promise was made while they were alive, then after death, no matter how hard the [Medium] tries, they cannot awaken them.”
“The captain of the [Medium] team, Bu Li, wasn’t originally the leader of this team. Their original captain was a thunder-wielding half-step human ceiling-level powerhouse.
However, this captain discovered Bu Li’s ability and was amazed, so they made a pact: if anyone in the team died in battle, Bu Li would use [Medium] to spiritually ‘resurrect’ them, binding them together in life and death from then on…
Later, this team went through crisis after crisis, and more and more team members were spiritually connected by Bu Li, until even the captain died in battle, leaving only Bu Li and Old Dog Wu in the team.
Bu Li honored the agreement, spiritually connecting all team members, becoming the captain of the [Medium] team, while Old Dog Wu became the vice-captain.
Old Dog Wu’s [Formless] was too special, so after discussing with Bu Li, they decided to let Old Dog Wu stay at the Abstinence Hall while Bu Li led the [Medium] team to fight across the land. This way, even if Bu Li died in battle one day, as long as all the bodies were delivered to Old Dog Wu within a specified time, allowing him to copy [Medium] and become the captain, the team would not perish…
The pact of life and death could continue.
This… is [Medium].”
As Dr. Li finished speaking, Wu Quan was utterly astonished.
“No wonder…” Wu Quan murmured, “But is what they’re doing really worth it?”
“Everyone has something they want to uphold in their hearts. This is the choice of the entire [Medium] team, and for them, it’s naturally worth it.” Dr. Li turned his head and gave Wu Quan a complex look,
“Wu Quan… what do you want to uphold?”
Wu Quan opened his mouth but couldn’t say anything, eventually falling silent.
Seeing this, Dr. Li didn’t press further. This lesson from Old Dog Wu and [Medium] had achieved its goal if it planted a seed in Wu Quan’s heart.
His gaze turned toward the helipad in the heavy rain.
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Raindrops fell from the edge of the tarpaulin, dripping onto the ground. The evaporating mist swirled around, intertwining with the steam rising from the hot pot in the center of the round table.
Old Dog Wu sat at the table, holding a wine pot, pouring drinks for each figure seated around the table. His hair was no longer messy and disheveled, but neatly combed, making him look quite spirited.
The torrential rain poured down on the ground, making a deep rushing sound. Under the lifeless tarpaulin, only the hot pot bubbled noisily.
After pouring wine for everyone, Old Dog Wu raised his own cup and stood up from his seat.
“All these years, thank you everyone for working hard out there. To be honest, I, the deadweight, have been enjoying life here in the Abstinence Hall… I really feel guilty about it! No more words, I’ll punish myself with a drink first!”
Old Dog Wu tilted his head back and drained the white liquor in one gulp!
The burning liquid flowed down his throat into his stomach. Old Dog Wu frowned slightly and quickly poured himself another full cup!
“Today is a good day! Brothers have accomplished great deeds, and I… should leave this place to fight alongside you all!
Hehe, do you know, all these years, I’ve been dreaming of this day!
Come! Let’s all drink together!”
As Old Dog Wu raised his cup, the seven corpses around the table simultaneously lifted their hands. Eight cups collided above the hot pot, making a crisp sound.
They all tilted their heads back and drank in one gulp.
“Come on, everyone, don’t just drink, have some food too!” Old Dog Wu said cheerfully, “I’m not exaggerating, the boss of this Abstinence Hall is my good friend, I guarantee everyone will eat to their heart’s content today!”
The seven figures seated around the table all moved their chopsticks, silently picking up dishes from their plates and putting them into their pale mouths.
“Little Grass! Why didn’t you finish your cup? Everyone else drank up, are you raising fish in there?”
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“Little Stone is right! You need to drink three more cups as punishment!”
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“Come on, everyone try our cafeteria’s braised pork knuckle. To be honest, the other dishes here aren’t that great, but this knuckle is truly exceptional!”
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“Finger-guessing game? Well… I don’t think so, Captain Lei. I’m getting old, I really can’t play these games anymore…”
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“Damn it! Let’s play! Little Pear saved Great Xia today and is a great hero! Whatever he says, I’ll play!”
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“No… Captain Lei, I really wasn’t cheating… I’ll punish myself with three more cups!!”
“…”
The rain poured down heavily,
Seven cold corpses, like sculptures.
At the lively dining table, Old Dog Wu was already pounding the table, laughing until tears appeared.
