Read Novel Full Chapter 1369: Chapter 632: Ruling Over 200,000 Human Villages, Super League 2
Chapter 1369: Chapter 632: Ruling Over 200,000 Human Villages, Super League 2
To the cultivators at the bottom, this was simply a lifeline.
“This is certainly one aspect of it, but this world is never lacking in those who cling to life and fear death.”
“The ability to make numerous villages strictly keep the secrets of Mixed Element Valley is not just about gratitude.”
“Actually, what’s more important is the power of the contract.”
The village chief, Kong De, smiled faintly.
He didn’t deny that humanity indeed has a bright side, but the dark side is present too.
To have so many cultivators keep their mouths shut and not expose information about Mixed Element Valley is not something that can be contained by morals alone; what’s more crucial is the power of magic.
“The power of the contract? Could it be the contract you just had me sign, village chief?”
Upon hearing this, Kong Zheng was startled with disbelief, recalling the strange occurrences earlier, where a mysterious force seemed to have already bound his soul, restricting him.
“That’s right, this is the contract of Mixed Element Valley.”
“Once the contract is signed, you’re not allowed to leak any information about Mixed Element Valley.”
“If you haven’t signed this contract, then you’re not qualified to know any information about Mixed Element Valley.”
“If you leak anything, even a sliver, the contractual power will be triggered, and you’ll die instantly, vanishing in the dao.”
“That’s why cultivators from the large cities basically cannot get any clues or information from us.”
The village chief, Kong De, let out a cold laugh.
“Is the power of the Mixed Element Valley contract really that terrifying?”
Upon hearing this, Kong Zheng’s pupils contracted, feeling incredulous.
Having stayed in Profound Abyss City for so long, he had never heard of such contractual power.
If it really existed, he should have heard about it long ago.
“Of course it’s terrifying, as it imposes great constraints on us.”
“But to some extent, I believe this is actually a good thing.”
“The reason we’re so united and can trust each other is all thanks to the contract of Mixed Element Valley.”
The village chief, Kong De, said with emotion.
“It certainly makes sense when you put it that way.”
“After all, the cost of betrayal between people is simply too low.”
“It’s even impossible to trust any stranger’s words.”
“Once they see precious treasures, those around them might immediately strike with lethal intent.”
“In this icy wasteland, you cannot trust anyone.”
“It’s full of betrayal and lies everywhere.”
Instantly, Kong Zheng understood the message in the village chief’s words; he also realized how luxurious trust truly is.
Even while being in Profound Abyss City, betrayal incidents were endlessly emerging.
The only one he could trust was himself.
The words or actions of others cannot be trusted at all.
However, if the contract of Mixed Element Valley exists, it’s a whole different situation.
Once the contract is signed, betrayal between parties becomes impossible, because violating the contract is a death sentence.
This way, everyone can establish preliminary trust.
“Indeed, you and I living on this barren land should know best how luxurious trust truly is.”
“When trading with other villages or even other unknown cultivators, the biggest fear is their betrayal; once they see the precious treasure we bring, they might strike us down.”
“So even if we really possess precious treasures, we cannot foolishly take them out.”
“After all, once displayed, if the other party harbors malicious intent, we are doomed.”
“But Mixed Element Valley is different.”
“Once the contract is signed, betrayal between parties is impossible.”
“Even if we take out precious treasures, the other party cannot attack us.”
“This allows us to accumulate great wealth.”
The village chief, Kong De, clenched his fists with a very excited expression.
The reason the Kong Family Village was so impoverished before was not because they didn’t have precious treasures.
But because even though they had precious treasures, they dared not sell them.
Because to sell treasures, one needed to head to Profound Abyss City.
Yet, the road was fraught with dangers, fearing they’d be killed by Exotic Beasts before reaching Profound Abyss City.
Even if they truly reached Profound Abyss City and sold their treasures, they would be targeted by Tribulation Cultivators.
In short, without sufficient strength, selling precious treasures was purely seeking death.
But things are different now.
The contract of Mixed Element Valley has eradicated this phenomenon.
Everyone can trade safely in Mixed Element Valley, and even if they take out precious treasures, other cultivators will not attack them, allowing them to amass great wealth, obtaining countless treasures.
Of course, for Mixed Element Valley, it is also beneficial, for even taking commission fees from it can earn large sums.
“Is this contract brought forth by Mixed Element Valley really trustworthy?”
“If Mixed Element Valley breaks the contract, we likely wouldn’t be able to do anything to them either.”
Kong Zheng remains mistrustful of this unfamiliar force.
After all, the contract scroll is refined by them; should they possess a way to resist contractual power and breach it temporarily, they would be powerless.
“Indeed, there’s such a possibility, or even a significant possibility.”
“Initially, we were also skeptical of Mixed Element Valley.”
“But do we villagers have a choice?”
“If we didn’t trade with Mixed Element Valley, we wouldn’t even survive a quarter without food.”
“So from the beginning, we had no choice but to trust Mixed Element Valley.”
“And in fact, it is trustworthy; we’ve traded with Mixed Element Valley for many years without a single breach of contract.”
“Even when we offered precious treasures, they had no intentions of violating the contract.”
“This is not only true for our village, but also for other villages.”
“Although the time hasn’t been especially long, overall, the emergence of Mixed Element Valley has begun to solve our issues of hunger and cold across every corner.”
The village chief, Kong De, explained.
Initially, he was extremely skeptical of Mixed Element Valley.
After living for so many years, he had never seen such a benevolent force on this icy wasteland.
But as time went on, with trading occurring repeatedly, his trust in Mixed Element Valley grew.
Compared to the numerous demons and monsters on the icy wasteland, Mixed Element Valley seemed better.
After all, humans most fear comparison.
“This.”
Kong Zheng was speechless.
Listening to the village chief, Mixed Element Valley seemed saintlike.
He knows how vile the forces of Profound Abyss City are.
Almost all of them oppress the weak; the weak have absolutely no say.
By joining Mixed Element Valley, these weaker forces have at least a chance for survival.
Overall, joining Mixed Element Valley is the best choice for all villages, and the only choice.
“Village chief, I now understand the issue.”
“But the will of Profound Abyss City is immutable.”
“Even if I go back without any information, they will continue sending other cultivators over.”
“Right now, it’s only me, but next, it might be Nascent Soul Cultivators or even Divinity Transformation Cultivators.”
“If you cannot disclose the information about Mixed Element Valley, they won’t give up easily.”
“Moreover, the cultivators from Profound Abyss City are all ruthless.”
“If caught by them, it’s worse than dying.”
Kong Zheng spoke solemnly.
He thought the contractual power brought great advantages to Kong Family Village.
But now, it also brought enormous disaster.
“I certainly understand that.”
“That’s why we’ve long decided to relocate Kong Family Village.”
“Relocate to a place where forces from Profound Abyss City cannot find us.”
“By then, it’ll be impossible for them to find us even if they want to.”
The village chief, Kong De, smiled slightly, revealing the next plan for Kong Family Village—to relocate.
Once far from the reach of forces like Profound Abyss City, the disaster will naturally be resolved.
“Relocate Kong Family Village? Where exactly are you planning to relocate?”
“This isn’t something easily done.”
Kong Zheng was instantly bewildered; he couldn’t believe the village chief had made such a choice, truly astonishing.
After all, in the icy wasteland, relocating a village is hardly an easy task.