"...I don't quite understand what you mean."

Fang Zheng doesn't think there's anything to be ashamed of if he can't defeat the opponent. For a powerful being who can build such a space, it's normal that he can't defeat him. If he can win, why would he talk nonsense with the opponent?

"It's very simple. The reason why you feel that you can't defeat me is because you don't think about winning by defeating me at all. But strangely, you are full of persistence in letting yourself survive. Not only that, I can also feel

You have a very strong self-confidence, that is, you think that as long as you can survive, you will definitely win... It is really a contradictory logic."

Hearing what the other party said, Fang Zheng was stunned for a moment, and then fell into silence.

Indeed, as the other party said, Fang Zheng never thought of defeating the opponent from the beginning. He just wanted to investigate the opponent's strength through trials and then find a way to defeat the opponent. But that's it. You said Fang Zheng had

How obsessed with defeating the opponent in front of him... He really doesn't have any special ideas.

Perhaps because of this, Fang Zheng's attack had no impact on the opponent at all.

But on the other hand, Fang Zheng has always been obsessed with keeping himself alive. After all, after he came to this world, he encountered a life-and-death battle as soon as he opened his eyes. After that, Fang Zheng's desire for survival increased even more.

It reached the extreme. Not only was he very weak at the time, but he was also carrying a wanted order from a cultist. For Fang Zheng at that time, keeping himself alive was the top priority in his life.

The training in the world of black souls has strengthened Fang Zheng's will to "be able to be cowardly but not reckless". This is why every time he encounters trouble or danger, his first reaction is to get out of the way. If not for the system's mission

, Fang Zheng will never put himself in danger. And the reason why he completes the system's tasks is also because if he does not complete the tasks, his own strength will be weakened, and if he completes the tasks, his own strength will be weakened.

It will become stronger and thus more secure for survival.

It can be said that until now, everything Fang Zheng has done is ultimately for one thing.

Survive.

That's all.

"You have shown me your belief through fighting, then the next step is a verbal confrontation."

As he spoke, the figure raised the sword in his hand again.

"So, tell me, is there anyone you want to protect?"

"certainly."

Fang Zheng answered without hesitation. If he was still alone when he first came to this world, then now, for Fang Zheng, he has more and more things to protect.

"Then, are you willing to do whatever it takes to protect it, even sacrificing your own life?"

"I don't want to."

Fang Zheng's answer was still without hesitation, but this time, the figure was stunned for a moment.

"……………Why."

"The reasons are very complicated. In short... you can think of this as some kind of summoning contract. If I die, then they will have no way to continue to exist in this world. So, for them, I can't die."

"Very good, very interesting, I understand what you mean."

Hearing Fang Zheng's answer, the figure showed a smile.

"So...why are you dissatisfied with your own will?"

"…………"

This time, Fang Zheng fell into silence, then he frowned and thought carefully for a moment.

"Perhaps it's because...it's not royal enough?"

Fang Zheng was not joking. As he said, he always felt that his thoughts did not seem to be a reason to become stronger. After all, Fang Zheng had seen so many novels, movies and TV series. Basically, the characters in them either became stronger or

"You can sacrifice everything for strength" or "You can sacrifice your own life to protect others" and so on, but for Fang Zheng, his will is obviously not so radical.

To tell a joke, if becoming bald can make you invincible, then Fang Zheng still needs to consider his hairstyle. He won't even give up his hair in order to become invincible.

That's why Fang Zheng thinks that his ideas are not "kingly" enough. At least compared to those "protagonists" or "villains", he has no similar idea of ​​"sacrifice xx for xx", and he can stick to it unswervingly.

Determination to implement.

"I think...I can understand what you mean."

Facing Fang Zheng's unexpected answer, the figure seemed a little surprised. The other person was silent for a rare moment, and then sighed softly.

"Indeed, paying for power is the rule of this world, but protection is also a firm belief. Living for yourself and living for others is not something to be ashamed of."

After saying this, the figure chuckled lightly.

"I have seen a lot of people. As you said, they are willing to sacrifice a lot of things in order to become stronger. But...it's so interesting. There are also people like you. So, I will tell you what I once said to them.

, let me tell you again."

After hearing this, Fang Zheng also concentrated his attention and listened carefully to what the other party said.

"Be loyal to your own desires and your own heart. After all, the opinions of others are just dust in the world. Only you are your own master. And your power will only exist for yourself. And...

...You need to create a swordsmanship of your own. What you are using now is just something you got from elsewhere. Creating a swordsmanship of your own will allow you to see your own path forward better.

.”

After saying this, the figure put away the long sword.

"Okay, so far, I really look forward to what height you can reach, and I can feel that what you are exerting now is not your real power... So, the last question, what do you think?

What kind of power is your real power?"

"………………"

Upon hearing this question, Fang Zheng fell into silence. He glanced at the sword in his hand, and then sighed softly.

"As long as it is my power, it is my power."

"...It's very interesting, you can go."

As the words fell, the white thick fog emerged again, shrouding Fang Zheng. When he opened his eyes again, he had returned to the mage tower, and in front of Fang Zheng, the mirror that should have been erected there was now

It has disappeared without a trace.

"Real power...?"

Looking at his palms, Fang Zheng murmured to himself. To be honest, according to the routine, he should answer things like mind and will, but for Fang Zheng, his answer is only that. Whether it is the Dimensional Code

No matter the power, the knowledge and spells you have learned in this world, or the power you have gained in other worlds, all power has only one purpose in the final analysis, and that is to allow Fang Zheng to continue to exist and survive.

"I don't like this kind of reading comprehension the most, and I don't know how many points I will get."

Shaking his head, Fang Zheng put down his hand and sighed. Although this battle did not help him successfully break through the bottleneck of legend, Fang Zheng successfully understood his own shortcomings. He has never believed that his will belongs to the "kingly way"

", and precisely because of this, he restricted himself and had no way to break through. And now, what Fang Zheng has to do is to give up this idea.

No, or rather... he should take a detour to save the country?

Fang Zheng raised his hand, and soon, the Dimensional Code appeared in front of him again.

Looking at the patterns on the dimensional code, Fang Zheng frowned.
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