Chapter 383: Chapter 15 Evolutionary Outburst
“…”
Wang Sheng’s recent words were spoken off the cuff.
Yet, the result he received was an affirmation from the Spirit Clan Turtle Elder; being in contact with humans for too long could indeed lead to the extinction of the Spirit Clan.
“Elder, you’re not joking, right?”
“The Spirit Clan lives in seclusion, not because we are truly at peace with the world, but because we dare not engage with too many people.”
Wang Sheng was somewhat confused.
“Do you still remember why you came here?”
Of course, he remembered, because of that “infant” in the Demon Clan’s minds.
“There is something in the Spirit Clan’s Spiritual Origin that resembles a flesh ball, in fact, I have been searching for both the Demon Clan and the Spirit Clan. It just so happens that the Spirit Clan is easier to communicate with, but this could lead to your extinction?”
Although that infant was very strange, Wang Sheng had studied it quite a bit and hadn’t found any danger.
Unless, the danger started when the flesh tumor turned into an “infant.”
“Yes, it’s because of that thing!” The Turtle Elder gave a definitive answer, “However, the extinction I’m speaking of might be different from what you’re thinking of.”
How could extinction be any different?
The Elder knew Wang Sheng would be puzzled, so he continued, “Extinction means the entire race disappears. You’re probably thinking of extinction as in death, right?”
Wang Sheng nodded.
“The calamity of extinction I’m speaking of won’t result in the direct death of the Spirit Clan, but it will result in the disappearance of the Spirit Clan.”
The more he said, the more Wang Sheng got confused.
Extinction, but not resulting in death.
This was strange, the words of the Spirit Clan Elder did sound a bit like social death—the physical existence is there, but if everyone treats you like you’re non-existent, then that’s also a form of death.
Wang Sheng thought about Wu Yuancheng’s vague memories.
“Being in contact with humans for too long, do you disappear from cognition…”
Wang Sheng briefly explained the concept of social death.
“An interesting way to put it. While it’s not the correct answer, it’s somewhat close. It is indeed about disappearing from cognition, not through being forgotten, but through complete integration, even to the point of adopting the same thoughts; under such circumstances, does the Spirit Clan still exist?”
“Become the same kind?”
Wang Sheng muttered to himself, considering a possibility.
“The Spirit Clan, after being with humans too long, becomes human?”
“A brief contact won’t matter, but just a bit more and serious problems will arise.” The Elder confirmed without denying and gave an explanation.
Obviously, this was true.
“Completely and fully become human, or just identical in appearance?”
“Exactly the same, there wouldn’t be any difference at all, otherwise how could we call it extinction!”
Completely becoming the Human Race, with no differences at all, even if they say they’re from the Spirit Clan, others probably wouldn’t believe it and would just think they suffer from a collective hysteria.
Even if they stared at the Human Race and became hostile towards them, they wouldn’t be suspected, because all races have internal conflicts.
Under such circumstances, does the Spirit Clan still exist?
So that’s what extinction means!
Completely becoming another race, losing their uniqueness and even their thoughts—it’s indeed fitting to call it extinction.
“Is it the same with the Demon Clan?”
“Yes, but the situation of the Demon Clan is a bit special and different from ours. However, it’s certain that upon reaching a certain point, they too will become human, and this process is irreversible.”
The precursor of the Demon Clan was the Spirit Clan itself. They have different styles of conduct, but many aspects are similar.
Wang Sheng was beginning to believe most of it.
“Are there any actual cases to prove this?”
Without concrete evidence, this claim needed to be questioned.
The Elder didn’t answer directly but instead said, “What do you think the origin of the Human Race is?”
“?” Wang Sheng felt a bit of horror inside. Although in his understanding, humans also evolved, if the humans of this world originated from the Spirit Clan, that would be somewhat terrifying!
But he quickly dismissed the thought.
The Spirit Clan becoming human was due to the Heavenly Father, but surely humans already existed by the time the Heavenly Father appeared.
Unless a lot of his previous information and judgments were false.
“The Human Race must have already existed before, not derived from the Spirit Clan. Evolution is a different concept from this transformation, but the Spirit Clan Elder asking this question… implies that some people within the Human Race might…”
After pondering for a while, he said, “Within the Human Race, there must be some who have transformed from the Spirit Clan. Perhaps this happened a long time ago, leaving behind a legacy.”
The Elder nodded.
“In fact, if you observe carefully, you might spot some differences in bloodlines. The earliest humans transformed from the Spirit Clan had traces of their lineage, but as time passed, the transformation into humans became more complete, and these traces no longer existed.
At the very beginning, when the Spirit Clan became human and intermarried with pure humans, even children with extraordinary Divine Skills were born, dominating many ancient stories of the Human Race thousands of years ago. If you look into some of the classics, you might still find those stories.”
The transformation of the Spirit Clan into humans left a significant mark in human history.
What a hellish theory of evolution!
“Is there any evidence to prove it?”
Just saying it doesn’t make it credible; Wang Sheng wouldn’t believe it readily just because of a few words.
“Yes!” the elder replied without hesitation, “If I remember correctly, there should be a family that became the owner of a certain dynasty!”
Wang Sheng: ??
The owner of a dynasty… that would mean a Master of Destiny must have emerged from their ranks. On this land, that can only mean someone from one of the seven great families.
The Wu Family of Spirit Sword Valley!
That is, the family of the Wu Dynasty that was eradicated by the Qian Dynasty.
“Although they merged so thoroughly into the Human Race that they’ve probably forgotten their origins, if you find that family, you might be able to detect some distinctions within their bloodline. They were among the first to become part of the Human Race, retaining certain bloodline characteristics.”
Wang Sheng said nothing; the Wu Family had already been wiped out by the Qian Dynasty.
He hoped that Mo Yang had not been so thorough as to leave no survivors; otherwise, it would indeed be challenging to verify.
He felt the elder was probably not lying, but things that needed to be checked still had to be checked.
Now was not the time to overly pursue the truth.
“Is it all caused by that so-called tumor?”
“Yes, I can bring in a Spirit King who will let you explore the depths of his mind using your method. For a King-level member of the Spirit Clan, the tumor has already taken the shape of a human infant, constantly influencing the body, steering it toward the Human Race. It is easy to discern.”
The elder knew his words alone were not proof, so he wanted to let Wang Sheng verify it.
“Can a Demon King do it?”
“Yes, in this respect, the Spirit Clan and Demon Clan are the same, although, currently, there seems to be no Demon King…”
“No matter, I have some.”
He still had two Demon Kings; their sizes had not changed upon being subdued, as he had immediately taken them into his Sleeve Universe.
Wang Sheng waved his hand, and a Demon King appeared, a venomous snake, small and delicate.
The elder was slightly astonished to see this technique.
Even if he possessed the ability of spatial manipulation, it was definitely extraordinary, but he did not make much of a fuss and watched Wang Sheng’s actions.
Wang Sheng did not hesitate and proceeded directly into the depths of the Demon King’s Spirit Origin. Of course, he was on guard, his Five Internal Gods at the ready.
Even if the Spirit Clan Elders looked like a benign mountain turtle, caution was warranted.
Soon, he saw that “infant” again.
He hadn’t carefully examined it before and had failed to uncover its significance before attracting the attention of a Breakthrough Level expert.
The Green Lion Demon King’s Spirit Origin was completely destroyed.
This time, prepared and with strength rivaling a Breakthrough Level expert, Wang Sheng easily took control.
Indeed, upon hearing the Spirit Clan Elder mention the “infant’s” influence over the body, Wang Sheng had begun to suspect something.
He had already discovered the connection between the tumor and the body on the tumor itself.
Yet the connection was tenuous, and he could not pinpoint what it was exactly, which was the initial reason he had sought out Demon Kings and Spirit Kings.
He had intended to bring a Demon King back for research.
But having learned of this from the Spirit Clan Elder, he could now verify it here and now.
He hadn’t expected the connection to be so obvious.
After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Wang Sheng came to a conclusion and left the ocean of the Demon King’s Spirit Origin.
“It’s as you described, Elder.”
That “infant” certainly was influencing the Demon King’s body, pushing it toward transformation into the Human Race.
Yet this transformation seemed suppressed somehow.
Perhaps this was the difference between the Spirit Clan and Demon Clan the Elder had mentioned.
“The effects on the Demon Clan should be different from the Spirit Clan. The stronger the member of the Spirit Clan is, the more they are affected by this. And what’s most terrifying is that if the strongest member turns into a human, all the weaker ones will transform as well.”
If one individual’s transformation affects the entire clan, Wang Sheng thought of something else.
“The Spirit Clan kills its members who have fallen and become Demon Kings for this reason?”
“You could say that, as both scenarios are the work of the ‘Yun Demon.’ Whether the Spirit Clan turns human, turns demon, or is influenced by those who have fallen and joined the Demon Clan, it’s the curse the ‘Yun Demon’ has put on the Spirit Clan.”
Wang Sheng found this somewhat odd.
“It seems like the Spirit Clan is being targeted?”
“It’s not just a feeling, it’s true. The Spirit Clan is indeed targeted by the ‘Yun Demon.’ However, he can’t attack us directly, so he uses such methods against us. Of course, turning into the Human Race isn’t exactly targeting, but rather, a passive effect. As long as he exists, both the Spirit Clan and Demon Clan will continue to be affected.”
“Why is that?”
Wang Sheng did not believe they were targeted for no reason. The Heavenly Father loomed above, overseeing everyone.
Just as in his own case, his strength posed a threat to the Heavenly Father itself.
Thinking along these lines… if the Spirit Clan was being targeted…
“Has there been a member of the Spirit Clan who rebelled against the ‘Yun Demon’?”
“Your deduction is correct, Your Excellency, and it is also why we, the Spirit Clan, have been seeking a special existence like you. I hope you will accept something, and then defeat the ‘Yun Demon.’ Of course, this is not an imposition; you’re free to choose.
However, since you’ve encountered the ‘Yun Demon,’ you are likely aware of the threat it poses. If unchallenged, it will undoubtedly threaten you. But I must clarify something; that entity is not to be hoped for.”
Without revealing his own strength, Wang Sheng asked, “Something for me? What is it, exactly? If it’s just something to link to you, that’s not enough!”
“It won’t disappoint you. It’s something left by our resistor. As for what it is… do you think it’s normal for the Spirit Clan to practice Qi Blood Martial Arts…?”