Star Railway: The Pioneer's Journey

Chapter 395 Tanrin Temple

Professor Ladio was very frank.

He probably sensed something unusual in Yunzhi's question, which led to his answer.

Yunzhi's response to this was:

"Don't overthink it. In the Black Tower's simulated universe, a new gameplay mode will be developed based on the Scepter System, and Xing will probably help out."

Although considering that having more people means having more options, Yunzhi was honestly reluctant to let these scholars discover Onphalus's true identity.

Even if most of the scepters that survived by chance were ones that scholars dared not touch for various reasons.

"I have something to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."

He's asked what he needed to ask, and even if Ladio did figure something out, he probably wouldn't care too much.

and……

Yunzhi looked at her phone.

Tianbosi sent himself a message saying there was a strange spaceship in the port.

There were no living people on the spaceship.

...No living people?

What does that mean? Is it an omnic spaceship?

Then, the next line dealt a heavy blow to Yunzhi.

"It has been confirmed that the spaceship originally belonged to the Erudite Society. Now, it is docked at the port carrying 102 corpses. The Sky Ship Bureau has notified the Ten Kings Bureau."

Yunzhi: ...

No, 102 bodies?

Is this serious?

Yun smiled incredulously, staring at her phone screen, lost in thought.

Lan Fei came out and checked the messages.

"The people who entered through this spaceship were Bu Li, disguised as fox people, and an android..."

What was he thinking about?

"Under the balance, there is a Tanrin Temple, which you should still remember."

Danlun Temple?

"Ah, I remember. After all, there aren't many people among Bu Li who are willing to suppress their nature and choose to cultivate their character."

Yunzhi has been to that place as well.

Those monks lived in seclusion, adhering to strict precepts and forbidding killing. In that small temple, the monks helped each other and sought refuge from the ravages of war...

At that time, Yunzhi was still flying solo, and when he came across Danrinji Temple, he went in for a look.

The atmosphere inside was too harmonious.

Harmony was so strong that, in Yun's eyes, these guys disguised as fox people were just a group of ferocious-looking Bu Li people—yet they also gave off a... kind and benevolent feeling.

How eerie.

Yun had a conversation with the host at the time.

That was a very magical experience.

He sat opposite the abbot of Danlun Temple. The cushions were not very soft, and the tea was not of any particular kind.

However, it calmed Yun Zhi's restless heart, which had been agitated by too much killing.

"Thank you for your hospitality, Abbot."

Since Bu Liren in front of him did not attack him and showed no intention of killing him, Yun Zhi did not mind giving them a friendly look.

The abbess was a gentle woman; she smiled and shook her head.

"As people of Buli, it is our honor to meet the True Lord under such peaceful conditions."

Yun Zhi lazily raised his eyes and sized up the abbot:

"Because of the wolf clan's nature, the Bu Li people have always been fond of killing and fighting, so it is indeed a bit surprising to see people like you."

The Immortal Boat Alliance and the Abundant Spoils are mortal enemies.

Arashi was chasing the pharmacist—or so people thought.

The abbot, with hands clasped in a Buddhist gesture of respect, calmly replied:

"The universe is filled with killing, and so is our hearts, but such killing will only lead us to mutual destruction and bring devastation to all living beings in the world."

"We hope to be able to resist it."

The abbot was speaking from the heart.

Yun Zhi withdrew his somewhat dangerous gaze and lowered his head to drink his tea.

The abbot did not disturb them, but simply recited scriptures silently.

After a while, Yunzhi put down his teacup, making a "thump" sound on the table.

"Tanrin-ji Temple...it's truly a magical place."

He looked up at the outside.

The monks were chanting scriptures with their heads bowed, oblivious to their surroundings, but the scriptures seemed to cleanse people's hearts, calming their restless minds.

"They are all good kids."

The abbot smiled as he looked at the monks.

Yun Zhi withdrew his gaze and asked:

"The abbot must know that you abhor war, refuse to follow your nature, and live in seclusion—but that doesn't mean others can understand you."

Instead of trusting the monks of Danlun Temple, they would vent their anger on these Buli people who adhere to the precept of "not killing".

Whether angel or devil, there is only one fate for those who lose their power.

"I know."

As the abbess, she certainly knew what they would face by choosing this path.

Many people will not understand them, and many people will laugh at their stupidity.

But they neither listen nor watch.

Faced with an almost irresistible urge to kill, they chose kindness.

Yunzhi didn't need to test them; he could find out whether they were sincere or not simply by wanting to know.

The Bu Li people are cruel, ruthless, and fond of killing, causing immense suffering to countless planets around the world.

but……

Yun closed her eyes.

"The Immortal Boat Alliance cannot offer you any assistance, nor can True Monarch Jingfeng Baiyu—but 'Yunzhi' can."

Tanrinji Temple did not ask him for help.

However, those who choose kindness should not be let down.

The area surrounding Tanrin Temple was enveloped by a layer of [Hunting] power.

This force could not soothe their hearts, but it could provide them with a safe environment where they could chant scriptures and recite Buddhist prayers as they pleased.

and so……

Just then, Yunzhi arrived at the Ten Kings' Division.

The spaceship has already been transported here.

"So, why did they come here?"

Yun was somewhat puzzled:

"I've prepared a safe area for them, so why are they still coming to the Immortal Boat Alliance?"

Is that dangerous?

The officers around him kept their heads down and did their work, and for the time being, no one noticed Yunzhi's arrival.

But Yunzhi saw an unexpected creature.

They were not monks from Tanrinji Temple who were disguised as fox spirits.

But...

An intelligent machine whose brain contains anti-organic equations.