440 You Will Also Rule the Roost in the Next Life (6000 Words in One)

Why am I still alive?

When the whirlpool of the source swallowed him up, Tang Hao seemed to see the whole world. The endless river as bright as the Milky Way lay in front of him, and he seemed to be in the center of the universe, where everything in the world was. ...the power of magic, the power of gods, the legends of heroes, and countless mysteries unknown to humans.

Here is everything that magicians pursue, here is even everything that heroic spirits pursue, and everything that humans pursue. If you are in such a treasure house, you can get everything as long as you stretch out your hand.

However

While seeing it, he also lost the ability to think.

The root, the mysterious origin of the entire Xingyue world, also brings together the mystery of the entire world. Its power cannot be controlled by humans, or even by any living being. Even if the magician can understand the magic from its mystery when he reaches the source, it is only a moment in the sea. Whether it is the magician, the true ancestor, the heroic spirit, the god, or anything else, in In front of the source, they are as humble as ants.

He remembered that Yakumo Zi once said such a sentence to him.

"The world is endless, and the power of an individual can never transcend the world, because it is precisely because of the world that individuals exist. Even if the power of an individual changes the world, it is only the kindness of the world. Whether it is gods, demons, or monsters, even if it is Their power is strong enough to crush the entire world, but that is just because they are bound to the personal world and cannot see the real world clearly, which leads to the illusion... No personal power can transcend the world, unless you yourself Can be the world.”

For this sentence, Tang Hao could understand the general meaning at the beginning, but he had no way of knowing what kind of mystery it contained. But now, looking at the source in front of him, he seems to understand a little more.

If you want to transcend the world, the individual's power must override the root, but the knowledge of the root cannot be contained by any individual life. This relationship also creates an absolutely impossible equation.

Therefore, even if he came to the root, it would not make any sense to Tang Hao.

If you hear the truth in the morning, will you die in the evening?

Perhaps for the seekers, for the magicians of this world, it is okay to die if they can get to the root of the meaning. But he is not a seeker. He just wants to live. What does the root represent and what kind of power does the root have? He never desires it.

However, those who ask for it will not get it, but those who do not ask for it will get it.

When he saw his body melting like a spirit child, and when he saw Yu Ji's limbs turning into pieces and disappearing, Tang Hao knew that everything was over. Death came so suddenly that he didn't even have time to lament the pain. .

Everything will turn into dust at the root...maybe, not even dust.

That's how it should be.

So, why are you still alive?

"Are we...still alive?"

Yu Ji was also puzzled by this. She looked at her intact body with surprise on her face. She clearly entered the inside of the root, but the person who should have died miraculously survived. It was simply incredible.

"Yes, this is more exaggerated than a miracle, but even if we are alive, we can't get out."

"...You are so stupid." Yu Ji raised her head, her red eyes falling on Tang Hao's face, "You could have left, why did you jump down?"

"What about you? The target of Chi's death was not you in the first place, why did you replace me?"

"I...just acted subconsciously."

"me too."

"Do you regret it?"

"A bit. After all, I'm not a saint, nor am I the kind of person who can sacrifice everything for love, and I haven't lived enough. It's really not worth dying in a place like this, but... even if I have to do it again Given the chance, I think I would still make the same choice.”

"...Even if we are still alive now, we will probably die soon, right?"

"Um."

"..."

"What's wrong?"

"I don't know, my mood is a bit complicated..." Yu Ji shook her head, "Actually, I have lived enough, and I have already taken a dim view of life and death. I will die wherever I die, and it doesn't matter at all. But if I really die, I will still feel a little sad. . But on the contrary, when I saw you jumping down without hesitation to save me, I felt a little happy...sad and happy at the same time. How should I face this feeling?"

“…just smile.”

"Really?"

"Maybe, after all, children who love to laugh will never have bad luck."

"It's a lie. Our luck is extremely bad."

"That's true. Maybe we don't laugh enough."

"I don't want to spend all day long hahaha."

"Yes, if you laugh too much, you will be made into a video and moved to Bilibili for entertainment, and eventually you will debut as a comedian."

"..."

Yu Ji didn't speak. Unknowingly, the two of them were hugging each other. The feeling of hugging was the same as in reality. Tang Hao's hands touched Yu Ji's back. They were still as smooth and soft, and even the tip of his nose felt... The intoxicating aroma made Tang Hao even more dumbfounded that his body could actually produce a physiological response to it.

There must be some mistake here, right?

Am I really an animal that relies on its lower body to think?

Tang Hao didn't know that due to Yakumo Purple's negotiation, the root blocked the instinct to transmit the mystery to them, so that their state in the root was no different from that in reality. Therefore, for Mingming who was about to die, Mingming's brain was damaged. The mystery of the root is constantly impacting me, and I can't help but feel a little autistic because I can still have lust.

Damn, this is too vulgar. Even Long Aotian’s novel ten years ago didn’t dare to write it like this!

But then again, we are going to die anyway, so it doesn’t matter what we do, right?

Suddenly, Yu Ji's voice came to my ears, "I'm going to die soon. What do you want to do now?"

"Want to have sex."

"……are you crazy?"

"It's just a normal physiological reaction. I heard that before a person dies, his vagina will suddenly become very strong. I didn't believe it before, but now I do. But this kind of situation should only occur when the body is normal, like that If the stomach is cut open and the intestines are flowing all over the floor, then there should be no way to give birth."

"Then...do you want to do it?"

"Are you broken too?"

"I'm going to die anyway..."

"Let's forget it. After all, we will become part of the root after we die. What if we do it and the root becomes pregnant? How bad is it? If anyone comes into contact with the root in the future, their three views will be shattered. , let’s keep a little bit of purity for future generations.”

"We...really can't get out?"

"If I still have my phone, I can go out, but it's a pity..."

"That's a real shame."

"Yeah, Chi's death is so clever."

Now, Tang Hao finally understood why Chi Zhishi would tear off his clothes first when attacking him. The guy had been following him, and he had obviously seen him blocking Cu Chulainn's Noble Phantasm with his mobile phone. The mobile phone was equipped with a chat room, which it could not parse. Perhaps it was out of this consideration that he could not even do this. The last resort is gone.

Right now, there is really no other way except to wait quietly for death!

However, there shouldn't be anything they can do. Think about it again... Since they are still living in the root, if they can wait until reinforcements arrive... Yakumo Purple should already know about his situation. Although this is the root, but... ...If it’s Yakumo Murasaki, it should be fine, right?

But how to contact her?

I even lost my phone. Is there really...nothing left to do?

Although he said such nonsensical words, Tang Hao's mind has been thinking about ways to be saved. However, the final conclusion is hopeless. At least there is no way on his side unless Yakumo Purple can take the initiative to enter the root cause. Find them.

But

Does Yakumo Murasaki have that kind of strength?

Can she get to the root?

During the Fourth Holy Grail War, Yakumo Murasaki was unable to crush the Jewel Man, but only repulsed him. Even if he was as strong as the Jewel Man, he was like an ant in front of the source. So Yakumo Purple...

"what is that?"

Suddenly, Yu Ji's voice sounded in his ears, pulling Tang Hao out of his thoughts.

"Huh?" Seeing the surprised look in Yu Ji's eyes, he subconsciously looked in that direction and saw...like a green light flying towards this side like a meteor in the infinite starry sky.

"Is it...Yakumo Murasaki?"

Tang Hao's eyes suddenly lit up. If it were a human being who would appear at such a time, it should only be Yakumo Murasaki, right?

It can’t be a natural phenomenon within the root, right?

"Is that you? The lost ones who are lost in the roots?"

The green light quickly came to the two of them, like a mist that made it difficult to see clearly, but what fell on their ears was a girl's voice.

The crisp and unfamiliar voice sounded very young, like a lark in the sky, or like the sound of a clear spring flowing in the valley... Of course, this could not be Yakumo Murasaki's voice.

"Who are you……"

Tang Hao looked at the green light in front of him, and the name Shatiao Aige suddenly popped into his mind!

In his knowledge, there are only two women who can freely enter and leave the root, the root style and the sandiao love song. He has heard the sounds of the two rituals a long time ago. They are lower and make people feel her calmness and reliability. Even if they change If she becomes a root-type personality, her voice will not be much different.

The sound coming from the green light was more erratic and agile, and it was obviously impossible to be the root type.

So, the most likely one is Shajo Aige.

But Tang Hao still couldn't be sure. After all, there was a reason why Shatiao Aige didn't appear here. Even if it was really her, it was still unknown whether this would be a blessing or a curse for him and Yu Ji.

It is true that Tang Hao likes Sha Tiao Ai Ge's face. Sajo Aika is a top-notch beautiful girl in terms of appearance and temperament. She is comparable to Yuji and Yuju. She hits his strike zone in every aspect except against A, but... this guy Her character is also the worst. Even beasts like Sesshōin and Goetia are not as scary as her. Illya, who also has the same evil outlook, pales in comparison to her.

What will happen?

Tang Hao took a breath secretly and nodded: "Yes, we are indeed trapped here. Can you take us out?"

"Hmm, that's it, of course I can..."

From the other party's tone, Tang Hao did not feel hostility, and also revealed considerable confidence, which made him feel happy, but then he said, "But I can only take away one person, and the other one will be swallowed by the root, then, Who do you want to live?"

Tang Hao's expression suddenly changed, "Why?"

"Because there is a price to pay for entering the root. Since you are here, it should be related to magic, then you should know that the so-called magic is just a kind of equivalent exchange, and the same is true for the root. Throughout the ages, any magic that has reached here Every teacher must pay the price, without exception."

"The price is life?"

"Yes, the root allows humans to enter. As long as they have that ability, anyone can come in, but once they come in, they will never be able to leave. This is the price. You two are special. You are not here to explore the root. I can open the door. On the one hand, one of you is allowed to leave, but once you enter the root, you become part of the root. As the price of leaving, the other person must be swallowed by the root. This is an exchange of equal value."

"...No need to discuss?"

"Do you think the root cause is negotiable? That's the rule."

Tang Hao frowned.

There used to be a fucking multiple-choice question circulating on the Internet. When my mother and my wife fall into the water at the same time, which one do you choose to save? Tang Hao sneered at this, because he didn't even have a girlfriend, let alone a wife, so he never seriously considered it.

But he never expected that similar problems would actually fall on him.

Only one of you and Yu Ji can be saved?

Is this really the root rule? Or is it a test from the other party? No matter what you choose, you may make the wrong choice, and no matter what you choose, you may waste this only chance of salvation.

"Take him away." While Tang Hao was thinking, Yu Ji said.

"Are you sure?" Green Light seemed to be smiling, "If I take him away, you will die here and disappear completely."

"Yes, I'm sure." Yu Ji nodded without any hesitation in her eyes, and then looked at Tang Hao again, "I know you can't make a choice, so it's up to me to choose."

"But that's not a good option."

"I know." Yu Ji put her head on Tang Hao's chest and said faintly, "I have experienced a lot of life, separation and death, and I have also watched many people grow old little by little from young children and finally die. Death is not The most painful thing is that it is the living who have to endure more suffering, but I still hope you can live, because time will smooth everything out, and as long as you live, you will be able to meet beautiful things... just like me."

"I used to think that there was nothing in this world worthy of my nostalgia. Although I was alive, it was like a walking corpse. It was not until I met you that I truly realized the feeling of being alive, even for the two thousand years when you were not around, because I had expectations in my heart. , and I will be happier than I have been for thousands of years. This is enough for me. I have achieved the happiness I want, so... please, just let me..."

"But, I refuse!"

"Eh?" Yu Ji suddenly raised her head and looked at Tang Hao. The tenderness in her eyes gradually turned into anger, "You... you, you are sick! Do you know that there is nothing you can do now, no matter what Neither Yakumo Purple nor anyone else can save us. One of us must die here. I can't let you die...it's impossible, so...let me beg you..."

Yu Ji held Tang Hao's arm tightly, digging her nails into the flesh and even drawing blood. She knew that making such a choice would be an extremely cruel thing for Tang Hao and herself, but she had no other choice.

If Tang Hao dies, even if she can leave alive, she will have nothing, just like she did more than two thousand years ago, wandering alone in a world that does not belong to her.

When she didn't have it before, it didn't matter like this. She lived one day at a time and lived just to wait for one day to sleep. But it was different now. She had something that she could sacrifice her life for, and she didn't want to go back to it. If the days when she had no one to rely on were like that, she would rather die.

Therefore, when the topic was posed, she had no other choice from the beginning.

"If I had to give up on you, I shouldn't have jumped in the first place."

"But……"

Tang Hao shook his head and said nothing more, but looked at the green light.

"Have you decided?" Green Light asked.

"Yes."

"So, who to let go?"

"No one left."

"Um?"

Tang Hao looked at it calmly, "We appreciate your kindness, but we were together when we entered the root, and we must leave together. I neither want to give up my life, nor give up on her. Times have changed, It’s no longer an era where I have to make a single choice, and it’s never been an option for me to give up.”

"In other words, none of you want to leave?"

"No, we want to leave together."

"But only one can leave."

"That option doesn't exist."

"Your options don't exist. The source will not allow you to leave together. If you give up your choice, you will have no choice but to die here and no one will be able to survive."

Tang Hao smiled and said nothing.

Yu Ji closed her eyes helplessly, either leaving together or dying together. She had long known that this was Tang Hao's choice. Although she didn't want Tang Hao and herself to die here, if she was really stubborn, Tang Hao would be a hundred times more stubborn than her, and there was no way she could change his mind.

Lost.

Completely lost.

But, since my man has persisted to this point, why should I persist anymore?

"Yes." Yu Ji opened her eyes again, took Tang Hao's hand, and said with a smile, "If we can't leave together, then we will die here together."

The green light fell on their faces like eyes, as if examining their determination.

"Have you thought about it?"

"Um."

"No more changing your mind?"

"Um."

"..."

"..."

Then there was silence, I don’t know how long it lasted, and suddenly

"Haha, hahahaha..."

Just when Tang Hao thought that this green light had completely lost his patience and was about to leave, he suddenly burst into laughter like silver bells, and then the light dispersed, gradually revealing the figure of a girl.

She has short golden hair, a light blue dress, and a face as delicate and beautiful as a doll.

The girl held her stomach and smiled happily, "That guy is right, you are more interesting than I thought, especially you... You obviously had a chance to live, but you chose the option of almost certain death. Why? , there is not even a little fear in his eyes? I have decided, I will take you away together."

"Really?" Yu Ji's face was filled with joy.

Tang Hao noticed something else, "That guy?"

"A woman named Yakumo Purple, she asked me to fish you out from the source, but I have no reason to agree to her, so I will test you in my own way. If you make me feel interesting, I will Take you away... Congratulations, you can survive."

As she spoke, the girl waved her hand, and a green strip of light suddenly appeared on their feet, extending into the distance.

"Didn't it say that the rules of the root require equal exchange? Is it false?" Yu Ji looked at the light belt under her feet in surprise and asked in confusion.

"It's true, but rules are only used to bind ordinary people, and of course I don't have to follow the rules."

"Who are you?"

"Sandiao Love Song."

The girl smiled and said her name, and once again turned into green light and flew towards the distance, but her silver bell-like voice still reached the ears of the two of them, "As long as you follow this light belt, you can go back." To the real world, but this is not the end. The fate has been forged and we will meet again. At that time...hehehehe..."

"Sha Tiao Ai Ge..." Until the voice disappeared, Yu Ji was still chanting this name. For some reason, she had a strong intuition in her heart that this name might bring endless trouble to herself.

"It is indeed her." Tang Hao had an expected expression.

"You know her?"

"That's right, the woman who has been connected to the Root since birth, the Root Princess, but I didn't expect that the person who asked her to come over would be Yakumo Murasaki."

"But you should have some idea, right? Do you know that she is testing us?"

"It's just speculation."

"...If, if we had not made the choice we made now, but let only one person leave at her request, what would it be like now?"

"It's hard to say. Since Yakumo Purple has a way to invite her, she probably won't embarrass us. But, as she just said, she doesn't have to obey Yakumo Purple's words. If we can't make her feel interesting, she probably will Just leave us alone...forget it, don’t mention this!”

Shaking his head, Tang Hao smiled casually and grabbed Yu Ji's arm, "Now that we have a way out, let's leave as soon as possible. We will talk about the rest later and settle the matter completely when we get back."

"Um."

Then, the two of them walked towards the direction where the light belt extended.

"Wait, what is this?"

Suddenly, Yu Ji looked at Tang Hao's body with a surprised expression.

Tang Hao looked down and suddenly found that his body was glowing with a faint green light.

"This is……?!"

Tang Hao was stunned instantly. Just like when he first entered the source, he felt a huge mystery in this layer of green light.

The power of roots!