Chapter 449
by fanqienovelChapter 449: When a Whale Falls, All Things Thrive
“Senior, I’m puzzled by something.”
Su Wen didn’t answer the Battle Master’s question and instead asked directly, “From the recent war, I can clearly sense that if we charge into the Remnant Universe without hesitation, fearless of death…”
“Then with our powerful life force and the ability to fight on through nirvana, we could drag the Remnant Universe down with us, couldn’t we?”
“So why have things come to this?”
“Why are we at this most dangerous moment of the Ninth Age?”
The Battle Master looked at Su Wen and, after a pause, said softly, “Child, I’m sorry.”
Su Wen was startled and asked, “Why are you apologizing, senior?”
“I owe you an apology, and to the entire Human Race of the Ninth Age.”
The Battle Master spoke gravely, “If not for our failure, perhaps you would have been born in the prosperous First Age of the Human Race.”
“As our descendants, you would have enjoyed the protection of your ancestors and grown up peacefully under their care.”
“Instead of facing life and death as you do now!”
With a sigh, the Battle Master continued, “You asked me why things turned out this way?”
“For a moment, I’m not sure how to answer.”
“I can only say that when the scales of victory tipped in our favor, when we held the chance for victory and the reins of the war, we… didn’t act so recklessly.”
“Or rather, we stayed calm.”
“On the eve of war, my only thought was to do everything possible to ensure the survival of my soldiers.”
“Soldiers may die, but their deaths must have meaning!”
“So…”
The Battle Master didn’t finish his sentence.
But Su Wen understood without needing further explanation.
Indeed!
The advantages of the First Age were beyond anything the Ninth Age could imagine!
With such advantages, they only needed to think about where they’d enjoy life after victory, or where they’d live out their perfect lives.
Those who thought of their descendants could have more children with their partners in times of peace.
Those who longed for freedom could roam the universe, sword in hand, exploring its many realms.
Everyone had their own hopes for the future.
The future on the brink of war in the First Age was bright!
But what about them?
Their future was shrouded in darkness!
In fact, if he couldn’t cross time and space, they’d have no future at all!
With divine positions severed, fortunes divided, betrayals among their ranks, and limits imposed…
Because they can’t see the future, they throw caution to the wind and disregard life and death!
There’s really no hope to begin with!
So, they must fight even harder to carve out a glimmer of hope!
In comparison, the Ninth Age truly seems tragic.
“But perhaps, only by facing certain death can you find a way to survive—that might be your only way out!”
After a moment of silence, the Battle Master suddenly said, “Come, let’s continue honing your combat heart.”
“But in such situations, I hope you can rein in your reckless spirit a bit.”
“Approach the battlefield with reason and a calm perspective. You must temper your coldness with a broader sense of compassion for the soldiers under your command.”
“You shouldn’t be thinking about mutual destruction.”
“Instead, focus on how to bring them back as intact as possible while ensuring victory in the war!”
“Bring them home!”
“This is my promise to them, and I hope you can fulfill it too.”
“Eradicate the Remnant!”
“And at the same time, bring those who trust you back home!”
Su Wen took a deep breath and then said solemnly, “I understand, senior. Let’s go!”
As soon as he spoke, the surroundings shifted once again.
“Hmm?”
Under Su Wen’s control, the Fighting God furrowed his brows slightly. In that fleeting moment, the powerful mental energy of the Fighting God allowed him to sense the differences in the surroundings.
The circumstances of this war were entirely different from the last.
“Don’t panic!”
“Honing your combat heart and command skills requires considering various factors.”
“And in this world, no two wars or their developments are ever exactly the same.”
“But rest assured, the information about the Remnant here is based on what I’ve experienced and understood.”
“I can guarantee this is the truest representation of the Remnant from the First Age.”
“However, since the First Age is so far removed from your Ninth Age, I can’t guarantee that the Remnant hasn’t changed over such a long time.”
“So, you’ll need to approach the different circumstances of war with a flexible mindset.”
The Battle Master’s voice echoed clearly in Su Wen’s mind, making it obvious that the differences in this war were his deliberate design.
To train a true god, how could one use the exact same battlefield scenario?
Wouldn’t that be too rigid?
If war training were always about three minutes of enemy regrouping, seven minutes of enemy assaults, and fifteen minutes of top powerful beings exerting pressure…
Then a real encounter with the Remnant would never be so predictable!
Anything rigid has its breaking point.
In the ever-changing real battlefield, the turning point often comes in a flash.
Seize it, and the chance of victory is high.
Miss it, and you’re staring into an endless abyss!
“Got it.”
Su Wen sent a mental message, then focused his thoughts, starting to strategize and divide the battlefield.
At the same time, under his command, the Fighting God, wielding a blood-colored spear, transformed into a swift dragon and launched his attack!
His usual style was to break the mold!
Though he understood the Fighting God’s intentions, the Ninth Age was not the First Age.
So, he had to adapt; he had to change!
He wanted to make the Remnants on the battlefield completely baffled by his actions!
Only when the enemy can’t predict you do the chances of success increase!
…
Meanwhile, on the celestial front line, inside the command tent.
“Since the God of Wealth in the main Time and Space arrived, the future has changed significantly.”
The Star God sat cross-legged, floating in mid-air, murmuring softly, “But why, among all those possible futures, is there still no sign of the God of Wealth?”
“Even with the main Time and Space as a foundation, the God of Wealth… still has no future?”
“What kind of logic is that?”
“Does such logic even exist in the world?”
As he spoke, the Star God took a deep breath and then withdrew his efforts to manipulate Time and Space and invoke destiny through divination.
After becoming a true god, he could now use the many methods and divination techniques left by the Star God of the Eighth Era.
In some cases, he could even incorporate his understanding of the relationship between the main Time and Space and sub-timelines into his divination, allowing him to stand in the sub-timelines and glimpse the future of the main Time and Space.
Being in the past and trying to comprehend the future would result in severe backlash.
But if he was already in the future, examining the feasible future changes that occurred in the past, the backlash would be minimal.
Moreover, with enough time to rest and recover, these backlashes could even fade away completely.
“A whale’s fall brings life to all!”
“Could it be that only when the God of Wealth sacrifices himself, everyone… can survive?”