Chapter 1204: Chapter 1204

1204: Chapter 1190 Choices 1204: Chapter 1190 Choices After Ancient Hero Mudar and Lu Ping’an enjoyed a pleasant conversation, he did not take his leave.

He stayed within the Chamber of Commerce, preparing to become one of its members… Of course, he wouldn’t let down his guard, for even though he had been very forthcoming, he still worried about whether he was under any form of control by a “master”.

“…Quite interesting, you actually have to follow commands from Beasts.”

“Yes, after all, those creatures have relatively low intelligence; compared to us toys, they are more like domesticated pets and are naturally more trusted.”

However, at this time, Big Cat had a different opinion.

“The potential of Divine Beasts is actually quite high, their intelligence is not low, it’s just that their ‘self-consciousness as intelligent creatures’ isn’t strong.

Such beings are very suitable as vessels for consciousness, and it’s very possible that the ‘Conductor’ they encounter is not just Its pet but may even be one of Its Avatars…”

This, without a doubt, was valuable intelligence.

But even with this knowledge, Mudar could only sigh…

The Divine Beasts that had been collected by It to this day were generally of extraordinary strength, including those calamitous Giant Beasts faced by his own race, which were basically not something that could be dealt with by individual combat power.

In fact, Lu Ping’an along with several high-level individuals from Lin Nu’s Church were eyeing those Divine Beasts with covetous intent.

“Ancient Giant Beasts with their own rules…”

“Elements, pure primordial Elemental Creatures.”

“Blood, flesh, bones, skin…

Sometimes, a bit of conversation leaking out from the internal network of the Big Shots’ gatherings could be quite worldview-shattering.

On the other hand, this also revealed that as understanding of this world deepened, more and more “Easterners” were growing sick of the inhuman acts within this world.

“If we can’t resolve this issue, we likely can’t operate here for the long term.”

This sentiment had escalated to a tangible level of interest.

Working for a company with a boss who is a madman ready to stab subordinates in the back doesn’t look like a suitable place for the long haul.

The Big Shots seemed to have a plan, and while Lu Ping’an didn’t inquire, he could imagine they were preparing to betray the World Consciousness.

In fact, Lu Ping’an had similar plans…

Emotionally, the World Consciousness disgusted everyone, and in terms of interests, it also blocked the paths to wealth for most people.

Everyone having their own plans was a situation all too familiar to Lu Ping’an, after all, he couldn’t be sure whether those high-level individuals from Lin Nu’s Church had been bought over by the World Consciousness.

After all, just the idea of being “Deified” was too persuasive a bargaining chip.

“The gods given by the world are just like trash; if there’s no subsequent stroke of luck, it’s unlikely there’ll be further progress…”

At this moment, the concepts of “Merit God Sealing” and “Prove the Tao with Strength” flashed through Lu Ping’an’s mind, prompting him to ask directly.

“The difference in Deities?

Hm, you might as well learn a bit about it, at least it’s necessary to understand the relationship between Deities and the world…”

In most cases, the world serves as a sanctuary for the Gods and is also their superior, similar to the relationship between company high-levels and the company itself.

But just as sometimes a shareholder can exceed the entire scale of the company, if a Deity is powerful enough, it can also make the World Consciousness submit and even be controlled by it.

“If the Gods are strong enough, they can indirectly control the World Consciousness.

Of course, those with Self-Awakening can’t; that’s why they always end up getting killed…”

It’s like when the shareholders and high-levels are strong and skilled enough, they can train and even control the ‘company’.

Earth’s self-consciousness is probably in this state, where Mortals control the Gods, and the Gods control the world, but the world in a sense also controls Mortals, with all three constituting a relative state of stability.

And if the World Consciousness were to awaken, seeking some degree of self-consciousness and refusing to be just a Tool Man…

then the likely outcome would be an immediate battle.

The arrival of the Hero did not change anything, but Lu Ping’an gradually understood the reason he had been sent here.

As he helped Lu Ping’an with his tasks, Lu Ping’an himself increasingly felt anxious and uneasy…

that feeling of impending doom if he did not do something was a warning from his spiritual intuition.

“It’s rushing me away.”

Lu Ping’an realized that, whether the Hero liked it or not, he had become Its beacon.

With his presence, the World Consciousness was hurrying Lu Ping’an away.

While this inadvertently exposed the World Consciousness’s weakness, that It must rely on something to interfere with reality, it also forced Lu Ping’an and his companions to leave.

At this time, Lu Ping’an had almost finished his team’s internal planning and evaluation…

“Over ninety percent have chosen to stay with me on the Divine Boat for a while?”

“Of course, no one is foolish; with you, a stable income from the courtyard and resources is assured, and advancement is just a matter of time.

Staying on this unfamiliar planet for years or even over a decade, who knows what could happen.”

Professionals are essentially racing against time; staying with Lu Ping’an ensures steady progress, while solo cultivation could mean disaster, which any rational person would understand how to choose.

But some people are a bit unusual…

“…You’re not considering a bit more?

A few years is fine, but what if it’s decades…”

“Don’t worry, I’m already fourth-tier, and I’ve pioneered a unique Path; even without the Gods, I can progress steadily, just with lower efficiency and fewer side jobs.”

“That’s not what I meant…”

I made a promise back then that I can’t ignore those in need, and by staying here, I can save more.”

Guan Xinxian decided to stay, calmly stating his philosophy, as if this was just another part of his routine life.

Seeing him , Lu Ping’an knew persuasion was futile…

Here were his most detested Fishmen as well as lives worthy of Redemption.

“Let Redemption stay then; I’ll also accelerate the training of some sailors from the Long Hand Clan and plant more from the Combat Series of Magic Plants…”

Watching Brother Guan , Lu Ping’an did not stop him, nor could he.

And because of his resolve, Redemption and Rebirth Commerce would continue to operate during this period.

Lu Ping’an handed over almost all of his reserves to him…

With the promised care of Old Mr.

Liu, he likely wouldn’t fare too poorly.

And due to the execution of this plan, some people after much consideration chose to stay.

“The Cabin of Time” is an opportunity, but perhaps also a challenge.

But Lu Ping’an didn’t have the time to marvel or worry; under the World Consciousness’s urging, he had no choice but to leave for a while.

While he might only need to stay in the sky for a month or two, down on the ground, time would tell how long it would pass.