75 – Humans, How are They not Extinct?
by spirapiraWhen Chen Yao opened the door, Old Li outside was stunned.
He looked at the four people, Wang Ping and his companions, in astonishment.
Originally, the dean said there would be three people, but unexpectedly, there was one more.
That is to say, even the dean, at the level of Daoist Master, could not detect the extra person?
This person’s ability to conceal his aura is truly remarkable.
“Miss Chen Yao, these should be your friends.”
Old Li spoke to Chen Yao with a kindly face.
“They are my friends.” Chen Yao nodded calmly.
“Well then. Given the current situation is not good, your sudden visit might cause some unnecessary trouble. So, the dean invites you to his office.”
Old Li nodded, speaking seriously.
“So, please follow me.”
Chen Yao, Wang Ping, Cai Yonglong, Zhang Jun, and Zhang Hu all looked at each other, saying nothing more as they followed Old Li to the dean’s office at the Daoist Academy.
When they arrived at the office, they saw a Daoist in a robe with a scratch on his face sitting in an office chair.
Besides him, there was another person in the office.
He had white hair and a beard, a kind expression, no aura leaking out, looking just like an ordinary old man.
Wang Ping glanced at the dean, then looked at the kindly old man, squinting his eyes.
This person was the strong man he had sensed at the level of Daoist Master.
Although this man only emanated the aura of a Half-step Transcendent Realm expert at best, there was a special aura about him that made Wang Ping pay attention.
While Wang Ping was observing the white-haired elder, Chen Yao and the others also noticed him, each feeling surprised and guessing his identity.
“Mr. Li, thank you for your hard work. You may leave now.”
The dean spoke softly to Old Li, who respectfully nodded, left the office, and gently closed the office door.
“Chen Yao, won’t you introduce your traveler friends to us?”
Then, the dean looked at Chen Yao, speaking kindly with a light smile.
At these words, Chen Yao’s eyes narrowed.
However, she quickly understood…
It was normal for the dean to guess the identities of Wang Ping and the others.
After all, her identity was very sensitive and had always been under scrutiny.
To suddenly appear in her room quietly, dressed differently, and without the unique aura of a cultivator, they could only be travelers from another world.
“My name is Wang Ping, these are Cai Yonglong, Zhang Hu, and Zhang Jun.”
While Chen Yao pondered how to introduce them, Wang Ping stepped forward, smiling lightly as he spoke.
“We came to this world at Miss Chen Yao’s invitation to help the humans of your world out of their predicament.”
“I see…”
The dean’s eyes brightened, and his heart stirred, waves of astonishment rising.
Previously, he was only testing and did not expect Wang Ping and the others to really be travelers.
Moreover, judging from Wang Ping’s words, travelers clearly had connections and could even travel to each other’s worlds… This was a huge information bomb.
As for Wang Ping’s purpose in saying this, the dean understood it clearly…
They were signaling that travelers could support each other, so don’t get any wrong ideas.
For a moment, the dean and the white-haired elder exchanged glances, finding it hard to stay calm.
On the side, Chen Yao also understood and cast a grateful look at Wang Ping.
“Chen Yao, you are really thoughtful. I represent the humans of our world to thank you travelers for your assistance.”
Then, the dean showed a smile, stood up, and warmly invited Wang Ping and the others to sit on the sofa.
In response, Wang Ping and the others were not polite and sat down.
“I wonder how long you friends can stay in our world?”
The dean kindly poured tea for Wang Ping and the others and asked seriously.
This was another test.
“We can stay as long as necessary. However, once the troubles are resolved, we will return to our respective worlds.”
Wang Ping responded calmly.
“Hehe, what exactly do you mean by resolving the troubles? Are you here to help us suppress demons and bring peace back to the world? If so, that would not be easy.”
The dean smiled as he inquired.
During the conversation between the two, Chen Yao, Cai Yonglong, Zhang Hu, and Zhang Jun remained silent, like background figures.
The old man also said nothing more, sitting quietly like a statue.
“On that matter, I have my own plans. Before that, I need to understand the situation in your world. Of course, if you don’t trust us, there’s no need to say more.”
Wang Ping did not intend to answer the question in detail, and said meaningfully…
Humans have internal issues. Having suffered once in the Life Simulator, he didn’t want to expose too much…
Like in the previous simulation where he relied on his strength to gather intelligence by force, once was enough…
“Since you are Chen Yao’s companion, I naturally trust you. Fellow Daoist Wang Ping, feel free to ask…”
The dean said with a smile…
“Chen Yao has already told me about the general situation of your world. However, I want to know the specific number of demon kings and Grandmasters in your world…”
Wang Ping nodded, asking meaningfully…
Everyone was taken aback when Wang Ping asked such a question at the beginning…
Chen Yao, Cai Yonglong, Zhang Jun, and Zhang Hu all showed thoughtful expressions…
The dean also looked surprised, not knowing Wang Ping’s purpose in asking this…
“According to the intelligence we have so far, there are twenty demon kings that have emerged from the demonic side. As for our human side, there are only twelve Grandmasters, significantly fewer than the demons…”
The dean sighed…
“Well then, is there any individual on the human side whose power far exceeds that of other demon kings?”
Wang Ping questioned again…
The dean frowned, unable to discern the true purpose behind Wang Ping’s questions…
He hesitated, pondering whether to say anything…
After all, these are top secrets…
And although these travelers were brought here by Chen Yao, whether they could be trusted remained a question…
The so-called trust earlier was just rhetoric…
“It’s fine, tell him,”
The elderly man, who had been silent, finally spoke…
With those words, the dean’s expression relaxed instantly, smiling bitterly, “Among the human Grandmasters, none surpass the demon kings significantly in strength.”
“I see…” Wang Ping squinted, saying meaningfully, “Clearly the number of strong individuals is less than that of the demon kings, and there are no individuals far stronger than the demon kings. Then why hasn’t humanity perished? Normally, humanity should have been wiped out already…”
The room fell silent…
Chen Yao, Cai Yonglong, Zhang Jun, and Zhang Hu were all stunned, never expecting Wang Ping to utter such provocative words…
“What do you mean, Fellow Daoist? It’s been hard for humanity to hold on, why are you cursing us to be destroyed?”
The dean questioned angrily…
“No other intention, just a rational discussion…”
Wang Ping replied calmly…
“In the novels I’ve read before, typically when humans are weaker, they have some kind of hidden power or trump card that deters the stronger side, hence maintaining a fragile balance. However, human top-tier power is nearly half of what the demons possess, yet maintaining balance seems too strange…”
Hearing Wang Ping’s analysis, Chen Yao, Zhang Hu, Zhang Jun, and Cai Yonglong’s expressions varied…
As avid readers of many online novels, Wang Ping’s analysis indeed felt peculiar…
Considering that they already knew of internal human problems made it even stranger…
Under these circumstances, it’s indeed bizarre that humanity hasn’t perished…
“That’s because the demons also fear that we have some hidden cards, or dread the Grandmasters might fight to mutual destruction. After all, at the level of demon kings, who’d want to take such risks…”
The dean explained solemnly…
“Then let me ask another question. Are your Grandmasters gathered together, or are they stationed individually? Also, can you monitor the movements of all demon kings?”
Wang Ping looked deeply at the dean, asking slowly…
“What’s the purpose of asking this?” The dean’s expression fluctuated…
“Just asking. The dean can choose whether or not to answer,” Wang Ping replied calmly…
“Naturally, they are stationed individually. As for monitoring the demon kings, we can only monitor a portion…”
The dean took a deep breath, giving his answer…
“I thought so…” Wang Ping sighed. “Thank you, dean, for the information. I’m done with my questions.”
“Since you’re done with your questions, can you answer some of mine?”
The dean stared at Wang Ping, speaking solemnly…
“What was the purpose of your questions, and how can you help us out of this predicament? Additionally, at what level are your capabilities?”
“The purpose of my questions… you should be able to guess, so I don’t need to answer that,”
Wang Ping shook his head, speaking calmly…
“I don’t know,” the dean shook his head…
“If you don’t know, then forget it. I don’t wish to answer that,” Wang Ping said, sipping his tea calmly…
“As for how to help your world’s humans out of this predicament, I haven’t figured it out yet. I’ll let you know once I do. But it’s likely to involve killing demons…”
After a pause, Wang Ping continued, “As for our capabilities, they are comparable to your world’s Grandmasters. As for me, killing your world’s demon kings is not a problem…”
After speaking, Wang Ping deliberately revealed some of his aura.
In an instant, the entire room became heavy.
Even the dean, whose cultivation level was close to that of a Grandmaster, had his pupils suddenly contract, showing a look of shock.
The previously silent old man also had his pupils contract, staring intently at Wang Ping.
However, this aura came and went quickly, disappearing as if nothing had happened.
Although the aura had vanished, the people present were far from calm.
“This aura is really strong. But this is probably still a concealed result, right? Otherwise, a Spirit Sea Realm expert couldn’t be this strong…”
Cai Yonglong was tongue-tied.
Chen Yao and the others had the same thought.
Subsequently, they all felt a much deeper sense of security in their hearts.
Wang Ping was so powerful; having him as a teammate truly made them feel incredibly safe.
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At this moment, the dean was shocked, staring intently at Wang Ping with an expression of disbelief.
“Not just a high-level demon king, maybe even stronger.”
The old man gazed at Wang Ping and said softly.
Hehe.
Seeing their reactions, Wang Ping downed the tea in his cup and just smiled faintly.
Just now, he had only slightly revealed some of his aura, without showing his true strength.
After all, if he revealed his full power, it might scare off the weird entities.
Then, it would be impossible to lure the snake out of its hole, potentially leading to another tragedy and wasting more simulation attempts.
“If you are willing to help, you could indeed help humanity out of its predicament. So far, neither humans nor demon kings have such an existence.”
The old man was no longer calm, showing a smile full of joy as he gazed at Wang Ping, sighing.
No wonder he hadn’t been able to sense Wang Ping’s aura earlier.
He was only at the mid-level of a Grandmaster, equivalent to a mid-level demon king, far inferior to Wang Ping’s strength. If Wang Ping had deliberately hidden, he indeed wouldn’t have been able to sense it.
“So far, huh…”
Wang Ping squinted his eyes, recalling the contents of the simulator.
The high-level demon king mentioned by the old man was probably equivalent to the pinnacle of the Half-step Transcendent Realm.
The aura he revealed earlier was equivalent to the pinnacle of the Half-step Transcendent Realm.
And those terrifying demons in the Demon Suppression Cave, yet to emerge and with power reaching the Spirit Sea Realm, likely had already surpassed the level of demon kings and Grandmasters.
The reason why Chen Yao didn’t know about that level was probably because her authority was too low.
“If the top human experts, and you powerful humans, are willing to cooperate with me in the coming days, I can help you subdue those demon kings, making those rampaging demons dare not act recklessly anymore.”
Then, Wang Ping looked at the dean and the old man, speaking slowly.
Upon hearing this, both had their hearts moved, with emotions surging.
Soon, the conversation ended. The dean and the old man expressed that they needed to discuss with the human high-ups and other experts before giving a reply.
As for Wang Ping, he returned to Chen Yao’s room.
Of course, the academy would arrange different accommodations for them.
“Wang Ping, what was your purpose in asking those questions earlier?”
Back in the room, Zhang Hu couldn’t help but ask.
“Why do you think humanity hasn’t been wiped out despite the significant disparity between human top experts and demons, and the fact that top experts are scattered?”
Wang Ping asked back.
“Uh… If I had that kind of intellect, I wouldn’t have dropped out of high school before crossing over.” Zhang Hu said with a bitter smile.
“Doesn’t cultivating as knights make you smarter?”
Wang Ping asked with a strange look.
He felt that the higher his cultivation, the sharper his mind became.
After all, cultivation is a process of life’s metamorphosis, with thinking speed multiplying.
No… it doesn’t.” Zhang Hu’s face twitched.
“You mean, either there is some trump card on the human side deterring the demons, which they don’t trust us, so they haven’t told us. Or humanity has made a deal with the demons?”
Cai Yonglong pondered slightly, then spoke.
“Otherwise, given the current situation, humanity would have perished long ago. With such a disparity in the number of experts, even if the demon kings weren’t idiots, they could gradually wipe out humans. Not to mention, there are internal issues among humans… In such a case, it’s strange that humanity hasn’t perished.”
Hmm. Wang Ping nodded appreciatively, then slowly said, “Of course, it’s also possible that someone is acting in the shadows, not wanting humanity to perish because it wouldn’t benefit him.”
Hearing this, everyone was taken aback.