"Representing yourself?" In the forest, hearing the other party's undisguised words, Cheng Lin couldn't help asking a question.

Then Shi Shengcun nodded and said:

"I didn't report your speculation, so of course I can't speak for everyone, I can only speak for myself, but I think it won't make much difference."

These words suddenly sounded slightly ambiguous, but Cheng Lin understood them.

It is true that Shi Shengcun cannot represent anyone, but with his status and height in the Special Affairs Department, in this matter, even if it is finally reported and discussed, the rest of the people in the Special Affairs Department must respect Shi Shengcun's opinion.

And this means that they have a basis for negotiation with each other.

"I think I probably understand." Cheng Lin nodded, remained silent for a few seconds, and then asked, "Then your attitude is... cooperation?"

"Of course, I think you are not opposed to this, otherwise, you wouldn't be here." Shi Shengcun replied calmly.

After a pause, seeing that Cheng Lin remained silent, he continued:

"After Li Yang came back last time, he told me what he saw in the projection. I was surprised and surprised, and I want to know more. However, I won't ask you to tell everything now. We can take it slow.

Take your time, but before that, I hope to know what you want."

What do you want...

Cheng Lin fell silent. If he really wanted to cooperate, then Xia Guo's needs were very clear.

One is to pursue his own fighting power, and the other is to desire the so-called "Senior Cheng's inheritance." This is something that the other party doesn't need to say much, it is very clear. Then, the rest is his own appeal.

But what do you want... Cheng Lin really couldn't answer it for a while.

What do you want?

At first, his needs were very simple, that is, to have enough ability to protect himself in this strange world, so that when he encounters danger, he would not become the fish on the chopping board.

Later, he made some friends and had people he cared about. His needs expanded slightly, and he wanted to be able to protect the friends around him.

But what next? He didn't think about it seriously.

Prosperity and wealth? A prominent high position and more wealth than you can spend in a few lifetimes? Are these good? Of course they are good.

Cheng Lin asked himself that he had always been a layman and did not shy away from these things. But when all this was already at his fingertips, he realized that what he wanted was not these, or... not entirely these.

So what do you want?

Thinking about this question, Cheng Lin suddenly remembered the hot pot meal he had not long ago in the small villa in the spirit world, the elves running and laughing outside the house, and everyone fell asleep after eating and drinking, watching movies...

He thought of Slender West Lake again, of wandering around the world carefree with Cao Wei, of the classrooms of the college, of Huabei who was always absent from work, and of those classmates who were not very familiar with him but were somewhat friendly...

Then, he suddenly had the answer in his mind.

In the silent night wind, Cheng Lin squinted his eyes, looked at the world illuminated by the misty light and shadow, and said:

"I want...just the same as before."

"Same as before...?" Shi Shengcun was obviously stunned, as if he didn't expect to hear such an answer.

"Yes, that's it." Cheng Lin seemed to have understood something. He raised a smile on his lips and sighed softly, "I have no ambitions. I have always been like this, so I don't have any ambitions. If you

If I don't take the initiative to expose it, then I may choose to continue hiding, then join the first company, do tasks with other people, accumulate merit, and then redeem it for vacation, and start over and over again, living a plain life. Yes, all I want is this,

That’s all.”

Shi Shengcun looked at him deeply, and after a long while, he said with a complicated expression:

"Your answer surprised me, but...I'm sorry, I can't give it at the moment."

"Temporarily?" Cheng Lin caught the word.

Shi Shengcun nodded and said seriously:

"Indeed, if you were just an ordinary low-level monk, perhaps, all this would be simple, but you are not. I am not sure whether other countries and forces have collected enough information through channels to find your true identity.

The clue...even if there is no clue yet, you will always know, and this day may come soon."

Cheng Lin said nothing and acquiesced to his statement.

"And once others know your identity, you will never be able to escape the storm that comes with it. Even if you avoid it, trouble will find you."

"So...you mean you can't give me what I want?" Cheng Lin seemed to sneer.

Shi Shengcun said calmly: "No. It just takes a little time."

"What do you want to do?" Cheng Lin vaguely noticed something.

Shi Shengcun said in a serious tone: "Once and for all!"

Seeing Cheng Lin raise his eyebrows, he said slowly:

"What you want is nothing more than stability, and what I want is the same. And if you want to do this, you must smooth out the chaotic situation. The world's spiritual practice has been in chaos for a long time. When it's time to establish order, I

After being promoted to the eighth level, I originally wanted to do this, but due to some accidents, the process was delayed."

Having said this, he paused, glanced at Cheng Lin, and then continued:

"Then, Lancelot broke eight and started to counterattack, causing the fragile order to collapse again. Now, perhaps it's finally time for a showdown... This is why I entered this projection..."

Seeing Cheng Lin's expression moving slightly, Shi Shengcun put his hands behind his back and said calmly:

"I guess... you should have noticed when you came here that Li Yang was not involved in this operation."

"I heard that he was left outside to take charge," Cheng Lin said.

"It's a lie to be in charge. His true intention is to take advantage of this opportunity to take the initiative and launch a counterattack," Shi Shengcun said astonishingly, "Bernard's death is an excellent opportunity, and it is also an opportunity we cannot miss. I will lead people

Entering the projection, if the Federation is unwilling to give up, they will definitely send Lancelot to lead people here, which will inevitably lead to an emptiness in their rear.

Outsiders thought that Li Yang had not recovered from his injury last time, but even though he was injured, he was still at the seventh level after all!

If nothing else happens, at this moment, he should have led people to raid the key overseas locations of the Federation and then attack the Western Continent!"

Is this... taking the initiative?

Cheng Lin's face was calm, but his heart was already filled with turmoil. He quickly understood Shi Shengcun's thoughts and realized that this was a "conspiracy"!

They mobilized troops to force Lancelot to fight. If the opponent gave up entering the projection, it would be equivalent to voluntarily admitting defeat. On a global scale, the momentum would inevitably plummet, and Xia Guo could take advantage of the situation to reach the top.

And if Lancelot accepts the move, it will give his side a chance. This is the crisis of lack of top combat power!

Presumably Lancelot should be very aware of this, but he had to deal with it in this way. If we think about it from Lancelot's perspective, this time, he will definitely suffer great losses no matter what.

So instead of choosing to hide in the homeland, it is better to face the enemy head-on, so as to have a chance to make a comeback.

As long as Shi Shengcun is defeated on the frontal battlefield, that is, in this projection, even if there are some losses in the rear, it can be recovered. Similarly, if Shi Shengcun wins, it will be a great victory, and it will be enough to set the rules of the global practice world for many years to come.

This is what is called “once and for all!”

After thinking about this, Cheng Lin couldn't help but feel moved:

"So, you mean...this time, you are going to fight Lancelot head-on?"

"To be precise, he has to defeat me, so I have no way out." Shi Shengcun replied with a serious look in his eyes.

Cheng Lin didn't know what to say for a moment. Although he knew about this gathering of monks from around the world before, he didn't think that the two eighth-level monks would fight directly. Not only him, but others also had similar thoughts.

The battle of the Eighth Grade will inevitably lead to great turmoil among the entire cultivator and affect the world structure.

Everyone thought that this must be a cautious thing and could not be so hasty, but the facts were defeated before their eyes. Obviously, Shi Shengcun was unwilling to give up this golden opportunity.

Once the Federation slows down and a new seventh grade is born, there may never be such a good fighter again.

"Are you confident? I mean... your injury." Cheng Lin moved his lips slightly, and finally asked the question he was most concerned about.

Although Shi Shengcun was promoted to the eighth level earlier, he was injured after all, while Lancelot was in peak condition!

Moreover, Shi Shengcun was of the perception system, and was inherently inferior to Lancelot of the element system in terms of combat. If he was suppressed by level, he would not be able to tell the difference. But once the two sides faced off against each other, it was hard for Cheng Lin to imagine how this difference would change.

What kind of results will it lead to.

Hearing his words, Shi Shengcun smiled silently and said slowly:

"If you have been in contact with me for a long time, you will understand that I never fight an unprepared battle."

Cheng Lin thought about the incident in a certain deduction where he deceived his superiors and treated everyone and even himself as "consumables", and suddenly frowned and asked:

"You won't blow yourself up, will you? Die with him?"

"What?" Shi Shengcun was stunned. He didn't expect Cheng Lin to say something like this suddenly. He held it back for a long time and said, "Your idea is very unique."

"..." Cheng Lin smiled slightly awkwardly, realizing that he might have been overthinking it. After all, this was not a desperate situation.

But then I thought about it and couldn't help but complain: It's not my fault. Who told you to have a criminal record?

After a brief silence, Cheng Lin turned to ask:

"I think when you tell me these things, you won't just be confiding in them."

"Indeed, I need your help." Shi Shengcun didn't hesitate.

Cheng Lin laughed: "I haven't agreed to cooperate yet, and you want me to contribute?"

"This is also a good thing for you. As long as we succeed, we will set the rules for the world's spiritual practice world in the next ten years. By then, no one can threaten you. I can fulfill your wishes and will not impose any restrictions on you.

If you don't want to take on a task, you can just get a salary and travel around the world," Shi Shengcun said.

"The kind of paid vacation?" Cheng Lin looked at him sideways.
To be continued...