Chapter 301: Daring Zhang Jingxu


    Next, Liu Xing proceeded to describe the appearance of the Moon Beast.


    All the yers present were seasoned drivers, and they naturally understood that the Monsters Liu Xing mentioned were indeed Moon Beasts.


    "Moon Beast?" Miyako Goudong furrowed his brow and spoke.


    Everyone raised an eyebrow, surprised that someone as unreliable-looking as Miyako Goudong knew about the existence of Moon Beasts. As mentioned earlier, Moon Beasts were rarely seen in the real world on Earth, and even if they did appear, they wouldnt interact much with humans. To Moon Beasts, ordinary humans were merely ves, to be captured and taken to the Dreamrealm upon sight.


    Therefore, there were very few eyewitness reports of Moon Beasts in the real world, and folklore about Moon Beasts was scarce. Hence, even someone like "Zhang Jingxu," a Taoist, was unaware of their existence.


    Miyako Goudong cleared his throat and continued, "Regarding Moon Beasts, I learned about them from a folk story collection in the Nine Provinces region. Legend has it that Moon Beasts are divine creatures residing on the moon, hence the name Moon Beast. While Moon Beasts dont speak, they canmunicate with ordinary people through mental inspiration."


    "In the past, there was a vige called Moon Beast Vige in the Nine Provinces. The viges original name is lost to history because Moon Beasts appeared and stayed there, prompting the vigers to rename it Moon Beast Vige as a sign of respect."


    "At that time, Moon Beast Vige was under attack by bandits, and Moon Beasts happened to appear. They took control of all the bandits and sent them into an alternate dimension. Moon Beasts informed the Vige Chief of Moon Beast Vige that they hade from the moon to protect the vige from imminent danger."


    "As a result, Moon Beasts chose to stay in Moon Beast Vige upon the Vige Chiefs request. With Moon Beasts incredible strength, it ensured the safety of the vige. During that period, the Ind Nation was in a chaotic Warring States era, with warlords fighting endlessly, andwlessness prevailed. Having Moon Beasts protecting the vige meant Moon Beast Vige could rest easy."


    "Naturally, the vigers of Moon Beast Vige didnt want their guardian to leave, so the Vige Chief decided to relocate the vige. With Moon Beasts protection, they could find a better ce with more resources. Moon Beasts offered to guide them to a new, ideal location."


    "Thus, the migration of Moon Beast Vige began. However, one viger, in order to bid farewell to their rtives or convince them toe along, visited nearby viges. Due to a sudden downpour, this viger couldnt return to Moon Beast Vige on time. When they finally returned to the old site of Moon Beast Vige, the entire vige had vanished."


    "Since then, no one has seen the people of Moon Beast Vige again, but everyone believes that they must have truly gone to an idyllic paradise with Moon Beasts. The viger who didnt return on time became synonymous with bad luck. I used to think this story was a fabrication of past generations, but now it seems to be true."


    After listening to Miyako Goudongs story, Liu Xing couldnt help but inwardly criticize the author of this tale for writing without verifying the facts. The Moon Beasts in this story were portrayed as entirely positive figures, while in reality, Moon Beasts were seen as antagonists.


    Therefore, Liu Xing found Miyako Goudongs story unhelpful and potentially misleading, as it gave "Watanabe Ryuusei" and others an inurate impression of Moon Beasts, which could lead to misguided decisions when encountering them in the future.


    Liu Xing sighed andmented, "I dont think its necessarily the case. In reality, Moon Beasts arent as benevolent as depicted in this story. I discovered Moon Beasts trade with an ancient tribe through a series of murals in an underground passage. In these murals, Moon Beasts provided various weapons to the tribe, enabling them to conquer other tribes and deliver the captives to Moon Beasts. Moon Beasts then transported these captives to an alternate dimension, so I believe Moon Beasts enved those captives, as well as the bandits and vigers from Moon Beast Vige mentioned in Miyako Goudongs story. I highly doubt Moon Beasts are as good-hearted as portrayed."


    Liu Xings words immediately gained support from Zhang Jingxu, who said, "Youre absolutely right. In my experience, even legendary divine creatures often have a dark history. After all, even divine beings have their own desires and emotions, and in this world, no one, be it human or deity, is good to you for no reason. So, Ryuusei, I support your statement that this Moon Beast may not be a benevolent entity."


    Miyako Goudong, seeing both Liu Xing and Zhang Jingxu in agreement, shrugged and said, "Perhaps. I only came across information about Moon Beasts by chance, so I havent delved deep into their nature."


    Liu Xing smiled and said earnestly, "Moreover, this Moon Beast is different from the typical Monsters we have in mind. You wouldnt believe what kind of weapons they provided to that ancient tribe."


    "Could it be machine guns and cannons?" Lu Tianya chuckled.


    Liu Xing shook his head and disyed the photos on his phone to everyone. "You didnt misinterpret this. I found this damaged tank in a huge circr space after the murals. Though I cant be certain of the exact area of this circr space, I can confirm that its more than ten timesrger than Fishers Vige. I saw at least a dozen futuristic-looking war machines like this in my field of vision."


    Zhang Jingxu, looking at the photos, said in disbelief, "What? Are these the weapons that Moon Beasts provided to the ancient tribe? These weapons seem even more powerful than the mainbat arsenal of the United States of America today!"


    Miyako Goudong, standing beside them, was equally astonished. He said, "The style of this story has changed too quickly. It was initially historical fantasy, and suddenly it has turned into science fiction. Whats more, judging by the damage on this tank, it looks like it was cleaved open by some enormous creatures ws?"


    Liu Xing nodded and revealed the existence of the Star Kin.


    The appearance of the Star Kin surprised Zhang Jingxu and the others, as Moon Beasts were already extraordinary to encounter in this module. Now, with the sudden introduction of the Star Kin, they had to rethink their entire situation.


    However, they knew little about advanced mythical creatures like the Star Kin, just like "Zhang Jingxu" and others, so they decided to set aside thoughts of the Star Kin for now.


    Liu Xing continued to narrate his entire underground expedition. In conclusion, he said, "Apart from these obvious findings, this underground expedition led me to a bold hypothesis. That is, the ind were on right now was once part of a continent many years ago, although I cant determine how many years precisely. Anyway, this underground passage has existed for tens of thousands of years. In those days, this area was probably just a cave within a mountain range. The two circr spaces, one serving as the ancient tribes ritual site and the other as their refuge, are part of this undergroundplex. Were currently situated on the mountaintop."


    "Moreover, I think its possible that this ancient tribe wasnt human, as significant geological changes like this would take hundreds of thousands of years. There likely werent humans around during that time."


    Zhang Jingxu nodded and said, "Thats not the main focus. The crucial point is how Matsui Ichiro and the Ocean True Deity Sect view this underground relic. Based on your findings, Ryuusei, it seems that the contents of this underground relic havent been removed by Matsui Ichiro. There are no signs of excavation either. So, I believe theres a good chance Matsui Ichiro hasnt discovered this underground relic yet. He might have merely built an underground power nt next to it."


    Zhang Jingxus analysis made sense, and Panda Pig agreed, saying, "If thats the case, then Matsui Ichiro and the Ocean True Deity Sect are sitting on a treasure trove without even realizing it. There are so many valuable items right here, even the damaged Weapons and Equipment could fetch a high price or be used as bargaining chips with government organizations. After all, the technological content here is outstanding. So, I think if Matsui Ichiro had truly found the underground relic, he would have figured out a way to bring all these items out of Fishers Vige over the past decade."


    Although Panda Pigs theory was intriguing, Liu Xing knew from his experience that some Cthulhu Mythos tabletop role-ying game modules featured secret cults that worshiped machinery, futuristic technology, and extraterrestrial technology. These secret cults might seem bizarre, but they were a valid part of the Mythos, and their fanatic followers couldnt be underestimated.


    "However, if thats the case," Liu Xing continued, "then this underground relic definitely contains more than what I saw. So, I think its necessary for someone else to explore it again. Who knows, we might make some new discoveries."


    Miyako Goudong, smiling, looked at Liu Xing and said, "But my dear Ryuusei, it doesnt necessarily have to be you next time. My phone is out of battery, and the mental stress down there is quite intense."


    At this moment, Zhang Jingxu made a bold suggestion, "Using the Wall-Passing Technique drains a significant amount of my energy, so I cant use it again within a day. Lets discuss the Wall-Passing Technique tomorrow. However, what do you think about using the key to open that Bronze Gate?"


    "No!"


    Everyone eximed in unison.


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