Invincible Snake Emperor

Chapter 683: Chapter 631: Good and Evil Have No Definition (2)

"How so?" the young man asked casually.

"This place comes with its own music. It’s a little eerie at first, but once you get used to it, it’s actually quite melodious," Tu Xiao’an said. As he looked over, he saw a handsome face that seemed even younger than his own.

’He almost looked like he wasn’t even eighteen.’

He looked far too young. His skin was as clear and smooth as a baby’s, without a single blemish. The only thing was, this young man seemed to lack the vibrant energy one would expect for his age.

"Haha, I never expected the great King of the Snake Clan to be so humorous," the young man said, turning his head slightly to glance at Tu Xiao’an with a bashful smile.

But that bashful smile sent a chill down Tu Xiao’an’s spine, as if he’d just seen a ghost. It was hard to tell just how old the President of the Ancient Academy truly was, but he was definitely an old monster.

Calling him a mere hundred years old would be a compliment.

But the path of Cultivation was a struggle against the heavens for longevity, an act of defying fate itself.

For the president to maintain such a youthful appearance, his Cultivation had to be terrifyingly profound.

’The vice president is already at the War God Level, so the real president has to be at the High Rank War God Realm, right?’

’Scan him.’

BING... Scan failed. Host’s Level is insufficient.

’My Level isn’t high enough? What the hell? I’m Level 37!’

Could it be...? Tu Xiao’an sucked in a sharp breath. ’Could the president of the Ancient Academy already be at Rank Four of Ascension?’

’Only a Rank Four expert could possibly cause the scan to fail. Anything higher than Rank Four... that’s just impossible.’

If the man’s Cultivation was truly at Rank Four, Tu Xiao’an couldn’t afford to be so casual. He had to be more serious. Without realizing it, he straightened up, his posture becoming formal.

’This man is a true powerhouse.’

"President, are you at Rank Four of Ascension?" Tu Xiao’an couldn’t help but ask out of curiosity.

He asked, "What makes you say that?"

’My damn system couldn’t even scan you. If you’re not Rank Four, what else could you be?’

Of course, Tu Xiao’an couldn’t say that out loud. "Just a guess," he replied.

"His Majesty the Snake King thinks too highly of this old man."

’This old man?’

’With a face that looks younger than eighteen, he calls himself ’this old man.’ Doesn’t he feel how out of place that sounds?’

In any case, Tu Xiao’an found it jarring and incredibly awkward.

"President, though this is our first time meeting, I am being completely sincere. You don’t need to be so secretive. In today’s world, the only ones whose depth I, the Snake King, cannot fathom are Rank Four Divine Spirits."

Wang Bo shook his head and said, "The fish is about to bite."

Tu Xiao’an paused, his gaze following the president’s to the lake. The water’s surface shimmered, rippling gently. It seemed perfectly normal. Only the mournful sound of the flute persisted, never-ending.

But just then, President Wang Bo abruptly yanked his fishing line upward.

KER-SPLASH...!

The surface of the lake exploded as if a grenade had been dropped into it, sending water flying everywhere.

Faced with the downpour of water, neither Tu Xiao’an nor Wang Bo showed any intention of dodging.

’Masters had to maintain the air of a master, after all.’

Just as the water was about to drench Tu Xiao’an, it automatically vaporized into mist and vanished. As for the water falling toward Wang Bo, it bizarrely changed direction and plunged back into the lake.

Neither of them had made a single move during the entire process.

Their methods were different, but the result was the same: not a single drop of water had touched them.

At the same time, a giant, bizarre fish was pulled from the water by the line, soaring a full hundred feet into the air.

Why call it a bizarre fish? Because it was enormous, with a single horn on its head, the body of a snake, and the tail of a fish.

"Holy crap, it’s a Fish Demon Giant Snake!"

Tu Xiao’an exclaimed once he got a clear look at it.

The Fish Demon Giant Snake was a "native resident" unique to the depths of this lake. A hybrid of fish and snake, it had a terrifying appearance.

Tu Xiao’an had previously entered the depths of the lake and discovered a large number of Fish Demon Giant Snakes. But the thing was, they lived in the tunnels deep at the bottom. How had the president managed to fish one up?

’Just how long must his fishing line be?’

Suddenly, Tu Xiao’an recalled the time Luo Ziyun had fished him out of the Moat just like a common fish.

He didn’t know whether to laugh or cry at the memory.

’Looks like this Fish Demon Giant Snake is just as unlucky as I was back then.’

’It was hiding in a place that should have been perfectly safe, yet it still couldn’t escape its fate.’

’It’s true what they say: it’s not the random thief you should fear, but the one who’s got his eye on you.’

At that moment, having reached the peak of its arc, the Fish Demon Giant Snake began to plummet. Perhaps enraged at being hooked, it opened its cavernous, bloody maw as it fell, aiming to bite President Wang Bo.

Tu Xiao’an was about to shout a warning, but then he caught himself. ’This man is some kind of monster. My own system can’t even read his strength. Is this Fish Demon Giant Snake really going to hurt him?’

Sure enough, as the Fish Demon Giant Snake lunged toward Wang Bo, the president simply smiled and gave a casual wave of his hand. The creature shrieked as if dealt a heavy blow, then crashed onto the nearby lawn.

The impact was so forceful it left the creature seeing stars, its face a mask of pure bewilderment.

"Time to call it a day. This fish should be enough for the two of us," Wang Bo said, dusting himself off as he stood up and walked over to the Fish Demon Giant Snake.

Tu Xiao’an had no idea what the president’s intentions were in calling him here.

"President, you didn’t call me all the way out here just for a fish dinner, did you?"

Wang Bo chuckled. "I couldn’t trouble His Majesty the Snake King to come out this late without showing some hospitality. This Fish Monster is a delicacy unique to our Ancient Academy. Its flavor is exquisite."

Tu Xiao’an believed him. The Fish Demon Giant Snake was certainly a local specialty.

He had only ever seen them in the depths of this very lake.

’Sigh, the ways of these great masters are truly inscrutable. Can’t he just be direct and get straight to the point?’

Tu Xiao’an was certain the president had summoned him to discuss something important. As for when they would get to it...

...it would probably be after they finished eating this monstrous fish.

"Let me," Tu Xiao’an offered, seeing Wang Bo roll up his sleeves as if preparing to roast the fish.

’He possessed Flame Power; roasting fish was his specialty.’

Wang Bo waved his hand dismissively. "How could I let my guest do the work?"

"You’re too kind, President. It’s no trouble at all," Tu Xiao’an insisted.

"No need. It’ll be done in a moment!"

A glint flashed in Tu Xiao’an’s eyes. ’Fine, don’t use my help. I’m curious to see how the president handles this Fish Demon Giant Snake anyway.’

He watched as Wang Bo waved a hand toward the Fish Demon Giant Snake. The creature lost its connection to gravity and floated into the air, where it began to thrash and roar.

It seemed terrified.

"Don’t disturb my guest," Wang Bo said with a faint smile. He extended one hand, palm up, and a small flame bizarrely sprang to life in its center.

"Flame Power?" Tu Xiao’an watched in astonishment. ’So an Elemental Ability isn’t something only one person can possess?’

Previously, Tu Xiao’an had assumed that a specific Elemental Power could only be possessed by one person at a time—unless that person died.

Apparently, that wasn’t the case.

’This mysterious president also wields Flame Power. He really is something else.’

Just then, the flame in Wang Bo’s palm drifted out as if it had a mind of its own, coming to rest beneath the Fish Demon Giant Snake.

The moment the flame landed, it erupted into a raging inferno.

It burned with a brilliant, violet flame.

’What does this mean? It means the president’s Flame is no ordinary fire.’

Tu Xiao’an frowned as he watched, his ears filled with the Fish Demon Giant Snake’s agonized shrieks.

It was being roasted alive by the purple flames from below, an existence of pure agony and torment.

"Why not kill the Fish Monster first before you roast it?"

’If you killed it first, at least the Fish Demon Giant Snake wouldn’t have to suffer such unbearable pain.’

’To just roast it alive... honestly, it’s a bit cruel.’

Hearing this, Wang Bo turned to look at Tu Xiao’an. A peculiar smile touched his lips as he said, "Old Su once told me that you, His Majesty the Snake King, possess a heart unlike that of a Demon. Seeing you today, I find it to be true."

Tu Xiao’an was taken aback for a moment before replying calmly, "This has nothing to do with being human or Demon. There are good people and evil people, just as there are good Demons and evil Demons. Good and evil have no fixed definition; it all depends on one’s own heart. In that respect, humans and Demons are no different."

Good and evil are two sides of the same coin. Extreme good is also extreme evil; what is good is necessarily also evil.

Tu Xiao’an once heard a saying that an angel and a Demon live inside every person, representing the duality of human nature.

It all just depends on whether you lean more toward the angel, or toward the Demon.

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