Published: February 11, 2025
Perhaps because he couldn't detect the inclination in Ye Zhongming's calm tone, the person seemed to ponder for a moment before responding cautiously, "It's not entirely accurate to say we created this place. We Lutherans merely participated and provided some necessary things for it..."
"Please believe, no matter what the brightwater realm is like, the purpose is just a selection, a selection with rewards!"
Ye Zhongming nodded. This person's words confirmed his suspicions.
The brightwater realm was indeed not that simple; it was a special space resembling a roulette system but also had non-roulette characteristics. Ye Zhongming had never seen anything like it before. Coupled with the mysterious store that seemed to know all the detailed information, it made him doubt this place.
Now, he had only received confirmation from this person.
However, since the brightwater realm was created by these people and the Lutherans were merely participants, then… were there other beings? Other cosmic races?
"What do I need to do if I join you?"
Ye Zhongming continued to ask.
"You don’t need to do too much. Lutherans don’t require our friends to make sacrifices for us. We prefer mutual assistance. Please believe in the loyalty and credibility of the Lutherans. Please believe in the goodness and strength of the Lutherans."
For some reason, Ye Zhongming felt that this person's tone was starting to sound slightly anxious.
Not being swayed by the words, Ye Zhongming understood in his heart that this response still did not answer his question. It didn’t tell him what he needed to do.
How could he sell himself to them without knowing these things?
Thus, he asked a question that left the Lutheran silent.
"Apart from you, I should have other choices, right?"
From what the Lutheran had said and Ye Zhongming's own analysis, this possibility was clear.
The Lutherans were not the only option.
Since they weren't the only choice, there was no need to choose them!
Especially in a situation where so many questions remained unanswered.
"Yes, you have other choices." The Lutheran's voice turned cold, losing the previous enthusiasm, and even the two pieces of equipment that had been rotating in the light barrier disappeared.
Ye Zhongming was taken aback; he didn't expect this person to turn so quickly.
"Although we are not the only choice, we are the best choice for you. Evolver, I admire your strength, but the strength you possess brings about your suspicion and arrogance, and in the future, you will pay the price for it."
After saying that, the voice fell silent, and even the colorful light vanished.
Ye Zhongming sighed inwardly, feeling regretful for not asking the questions he wanted answers to.
Just as he was about to leave, the space shifted again, this time with a different color from before.
"Choose to join the Gu Rui Star Clan, and you will gain eternal life."
A very special voice spoke this line, sounding as if something was scraping against its vocal cords.
Gu Rui Star Clan?
Ye Zhongming clenched his fist.
Indeed, the brightwater realm was a selection, and he was now very likely facing a time of choice. However, how could Ye Zhongming submit to these unknown cosmic races?
The rejection in his heart made him silent.
"Eternal life has always been the goal of all races in the universe. Don't you feel tempted?"
The first part of this voice was colder than the Lutheran's demeanor after turning hostile, but the second part brimmed with emotion.
It carried a kind of self-righteous pride.
"But I know nothing about you." Ye Zhongming replied.
Previously, the Lutheran had at least spoken with passionate persuasion, but the life represented by this voice only offered a condescending form of charity.
"You don’t need to know so much. Being an obedient warrior is your only choice! And our Gu Rui Star Clan is your best option for joining."
Ye Zhongming fell silent again. When he spoke once more, it was to say, "I need to know more; that would help me make a choice."
"You only need to accept the rewards I offer you; choosing us is enough."