Chapter 320: Observe
[Chapter 319 Comments.]
[DarkSlayer: Usually zombie are always craving for a flesh not climbing. Well, we get to see something new today.*nod in understanding]
[Keltic_Spirit: The Bloody notification system is out of whack again. I feel like the students are once again falling into tunnel vision, it's not safe for them to continue in this fashion.]
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Seeing how his students continued put a smile on Theo's face. After seeing Serena's state, Lancelot hadn't stopped for the past twelve hours.
Of course, Jayden had covered more than half of the climb and still not found anyone from behind, so he didn't really know Serena's state.
However, Jayden didn't need it because his path was slightly different from the rest.
Unlike Lancelot, who struggled against his trauma, or Serena, who didn't have the physical strength, Jayden didn't face much challenge in this climb.
He was supposed to be the hardest one to understand the meaning of the mountain, but to Theo's surprise, Jayden suddenly sped up when he covered two thirds of the mountain.
"Hmm?" Theo furrowed his eyebrows. "What did he find for him to suddenly speed up like this… Unlike the others, Jayden has everything. Is it regarding his inferiority complex?
"When the academy started, it was apparent that Jayden struggled with the inferiority complex. He must want the Royal Grade Demon that much.
"But nowadays, he hasn't shown it. I have thought it's already solved, but I wonder if he is still burying it deep in his heart…"
Theo narrowed his eyes before looking at the ground underneath his feet. "Is it you?"
The mountain released a bit of energy as if responding to Theo.
"…" Theo squinted his eyes before saying, "Well, there are indeed many ways of interpreting Perseverance. I guess he has found one of its meanings. He will probably reach the top in a few hours. I can ask him about it later.
"As for Serena and Lancelot, they will have to struggle a bit more. Lancelot might have overcome his trauma, but he hasn't completely solved it.
"You're simply shifting your focus from fear to reliance. You haven't made your flame on your own. That simple hope… I wish you were able to turn it into a reality."
Theo turned to the last student. "As for Serena… she is struggling, but I originally thought that she would be able to find it first."
Theo suddenly turned around, finding Dantalian coming toward him.
"Teacher Theo…"
"It seems that you have understood a bit more about this mountain." Theo squinted his eyes.
"Thanks to you, I'm able to have a bit of 'conversation' with the mountain. Although I can't describe what it is or how I feel, my body and brain are recognizing it."
"How are you feeling?" Theo asked.
"I'm feeling refreshed and much stronger." Dantalian nodded. "My apologies. My wife is not finished yet, so she can't visit you yet."
"That is fine. I still have to wait for my students as well."
"Thank you." Dantalian lowered his head. "On behalf of the Moon Clan, I'd like to thank you for allowing us to realize the meaning of this mountain."
Theo waved his hand as if telling him it wasn't a big deal.
At the same time, Dantalian added, "On behalf of the Spirit World, I would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making us realize the meaning of our existence. And for that, I'd like to ask for your permission to spread the news regarding the meaning of the divine landmarks."
Theo nodded. "I don't know the meaning of all divine landmarks. All I know is this mountain because I personally see it myself. They might end up having to find it themselves.
"Instead of worrying about the power struggle between each clan, I hope that you can actually work together to fight against a common enemy.
"After all, what you see right now is not the real threat. You're not the only ones who can actually learn powers from other worlds."
"Yes." Dantalian nodded. Then again, each world was different. Compared to any other world, they were the opposite of the cultivation world.
The spirits, while they were competing with each other, were still living in harmony most of the time. Stay tuned with My Virtual Library Empire
That was why it didn't take too long for Dantalian to ask for Theo's permission to spread the words. And this was the exact reason for Theo to even think about turning the whole world into his ally.
There was also another benefit to doing this. Since he didn't have to fight against these clans, it meant that he had just solved one of the arcs that the author planned to write in the later part of the story involving the Spirit Realm.
Dantalian nodded. "In that case, about the mission…"
"No worries. After finding out about the mountain, I don't think we will struggle anymore. In fact, this mountain will be the biggest challenge for my students. This mountain has turned into their mission.
"As for the alien, we'll of course eliminate it." Theo nodded, assuring him that everything would still work according to the schedule.
"Understood. In that case, I'll take my leave after my wife is done." Dantalian nodded and returned to the big mansion built on this mountain.
His tone had changed from arrogant to humble. It seemed that after understanding about the mountain, he managed to calm down that pride of his.
Theo nodded.
After Dantalian left, Theo muttered, "Well, it's just a comparison. They're not really zombies.
"And I don't know what you mean by the notification system, but the students will be fine. The mountain is guiding them, so even if they have tunnel vision, they won't be falling. That's why I've been staying at the top, not near them.
"Besides, shifting the mission from the alien to this mountain is a little trick so that the author can't create an unexpected situation. And who actually wants to prolong this arc? I just want this to get over with so that I can reunite with my wife as quickly as possible.
"Let's see. Three to four chapters, I'll be gone to the Knight Realm, I guess." Theo smirked.