Becoming a Saint Seiya since the Age of Mythology

He never expected that this Virgo would unleash such a powerful move right from the start.

To put it more seriously, this is questioning the god to whom these Saint Seiya warriors are loyal, and is suspected of betraying the god, which is simply outrageous.

Based on his understanding of the Saints, who were exceptionally loyal to Athena, it was almost impossible to hear such words from them.

However, if the question was raised by Virgo Asmita, then that's a different story.

This person has always been unconventional.

He sighed softly and looked at Asmita, saying, "Sometimes, being too intelligent is also a sin."

"Because smart people always think more."

"Thinking too much will naturally lead to a lot of unnecessary worries!"

"Is this what people often call 'fools are always lucky'?" Ashmita asked rhetorically.

Wu Xin replied calmly, "Fools have simpler thoughts and simpler desires, making them easier to satisfy, so they often appear very happy."

"Perhaps, even just an ordinary foxtail grass can make them happy for a long time."

"But to us normal people, this is simply incomprehensible and nonsensical."

"But for them, this happiness is genuine, a real emotion, without a trace of falsehood."

"For example, a group of wise men, through their extraordinary wisdom, predicted that in 10,000 years, the sun would likely go out and the earth would face its end."

"They were so anxious that they lived in constant fear and could not eat or sleep."

"I see, intelligence is indeed a sin!" Ashmita agreed.

A group of mortals are actually worrying about the end of the world ten thousand years from now, unaware that they have forgotten that they themselves only have a short lifespan of a hundred years.

The apocalypse ten thousand years from now will have absolutely nothing to do with them.

"However, you haven't answered my question directly! Is Hades truly evil, and is Athena necessarily righteous?" Asmita asked again.

“Neither!” Wu Xin shook his head.

"Oh? Please enlighten me!" Asmita was slightly excited.

His trip was indeed worthwhile; he finally heard a different voice.

In the Sanctuary, he questioned many Saints, and they all agreed that Hades represented evil and Athena represented justice.

Wu Xin said slowly, "Originally, there were no concepts of justice and evil in the world; they were just subjective definitions imposed by people later on."

"Someone sets the standard for justice and evil, and later generations use it as a yardstick to measure things, and naturally there is a distinction between justice and evil in all things in the world."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "For example, sheep eat grass, and wolves eat sheep."

"In some children's minds, wolves that eat sheep are evil, while sheep that eat grass are kind and righteous."

Why is that?

"Because in their minds, taking other people's lives is an evil act, so a wolf that eats sheep is evil."

"Sheep eat grass and do not harm any life, so they should not be classified with wolves. Through the process of elimination, they are placed in the ranks of justice."

"But in my eyes, there should be no distinction between wolves and sheep, nor is there any distinction between justice and evil."

"Why is that?" Asmita asked, somewhat puzzled.

Wu Xin patiently explained, "Sheep eat grass, wolves eat sheep; these are their instincts, the rules of nature."

"Sheep will starve to death if they don't eat grass, and wolves will also starve to death if they don't eat sheep."

"They killed because of the need for survival, which has nothing to do with justice or evil, and naturally they should not be judged by the standards of justice and evil."

"From the child's perspective, sheep do eat grass, but grass itself is a living plant. Isn't sheep eating grass a form of killing?"

"By their standards, sheep should be classified as just as evil as wolves!"

"Perhaps only the grass on the ground, which never kills, is truly righteous and kind!"

"Therefore, judging others solely by the concepts of justice and evil is a very narrow-minded approach."

"That makes sense! It seems my trip wasn't in vain!"

Asmita nodded, and asked with some anticipation, "Since you believe that the two gods should not be judged by the standards of justice and evil, what is your view on this holy war?"

"It's very simple!"

Wu Xin smiled confidently and said, "Justice and evil are merely subjective standards of measurement!"

"Then, let's make this standard even purer."

"Just use 'like' or 'dislike' to rate it!"

“If you like something, join and support it; if you dislike it, refuse and oppose it. There’s no need to make a big deal out of it. Just judge everything based on your own heart.”

Ultimately, justice and evil are just a matter of personal 'likes and dislikes'; it's just that justice and evil have been given a veneer of 'good' and 'evil'!

"What we like is defined as justice, and what we hate is defined as evil."

"Therefore, in the eyes of the Saints, Hades' side, whom they despise, becomes evil, while in the eyes of Hades' side, we are also evil, and they themselves are the only ones who are righteous!"

"So, do you prefer Hades or Athena?" Asmita asked again.

"Of course I prefer the goddess Athena!"

Without hesitation, Wu Xin replied earnestly, "Putting aside the rhetoric of justice and evil, I do not like Hades's ways. If he were to rule the earth, I'm afraid everyone would have to spend their lives in boundless terror."

"Athena is a benevolent goddess. With her protecting the earth, everyone can live a more peaceful life."

"Therefore, although I am not a believer in the goddess Athena, I am still willing for the goddess to dedicate her power to protect the peace of the earth!"

This was his sincere answer, not an attempt to curry favor with the Holy Land.

He also knew that if he answered incorrectly, he might be killed by this Virgo.

The other party is currently in a state of confusion, but is generally leaning towards the Holy Domain.

Chapter 17 Comprehending Corpse Qi

"A very sincere answer!"

Asmita nodded and said, "Although it doesn't conform to the Pope's understanding, your stance is indeed on the side of the Sanctuary!"

Upon hearing this, Wuxin was completely certain that Asmita's question was indeed intended to test him.

If the answer is wrong, the outcome is hard to predict.

"This is my choice. And what about you, sir? Has my answer cleared up your confusion?" he asked with a smile.

"It's solved!"

Asmita gazed up at the cliff face and murmured, "Though my eyes cannot see, my heart can reflect the truest aspects of the world."

"It was precisely because I saw so much reality that I felt lost at one point."

"Today, here with you, I have finally rediscovered my true self and seen my path clearly again!"

"Thank you for your guidance, young man!"

Looking back at Wuxin, Asmita's figure quickly vanished into the land of bones.

"They really came and went in a hurry!" Wu Xin shook his head upon seeing this.

He quickly calmed his thoughts and began his analysis again.

"If you want to simulate the power of death, you must understand what real death is!"

"Death in a broad sense refers to the end of everything; death in a narrow sense refers to the end of life."

"My abilities are not yet sufficient to study death in a broad sense, so I can only choose to start with death in a narrow sense!"

Looking at the rows of white bones at his feet, Wu Xin pondered further: "Even death in the narrow sense contains many things."

"For example, the spoilage of food, the decomposition of corpses, and so on."

"I can't study so many things at the same time, so I can only find one path to analyze in depth."

"The power that Bai Li possesses is based on the accumulated corpse energy, and is further extended to the use of the soul."

"Judging from this, the test he set for me was actually guiding me towards the foundation of corpse energy."

"If I can successfully pass the test, it will naturally be easier to learn his special moves based on that!"

"Then, my goal is very clear!"

Wu Xin stopped thinking, looked at the white bones scattered on the ground, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

According to his understanding, the so-called "corpse aura" is the gas emitted by the decaying corpse, mixed with the resentment and unwillingness left behind by the living at the time of death.

The stench of decay can permeate the flesh of a living being, while the resentment of the dying entangles the soul.

When the two are combined, they form the basic principle behind the ability of accumulated corpse energy to attack the soul.

Of course, it sounds simple, but it's actually not that easy.

Otherwise, anyone could learn this skill without a teacher.

Right now, Wu Xin's goal is to understand the composition of corpse energy and simulate it using his own cosmic power.

I don't expect to be able to completely simulate it; as long as I can achieve something, enough to allow him to control the corpses, that will be fine.

Only the corpse energy born from the corpse itself can drive the corpse.

This is also why monsters like ghosts and ghouls always spawn in graveyards.

"So, what exactly is the composition of corpse energy?" Wu Xin sat down cross-legged, opened his right hand, and slowly manifested the power of his microcosm in his palm.

Then, under his control, the power of that small universe transformed into a snake shape, opened its mouth wide, and greedily inhaled a mouthful of air from the power of the bones.

In an instant, the entire snake uncontrollably swelled up, transforming into a ball of light emitting a faint silver glow.

Wu Xin dared not be careless and tried his best to control the power of his microcosm to stabilize the structure and seal the breath of air he had just absorbed inside.

The power of his microcosm carries his sixth sense. By sealing the air with the power of his microcosm, he can further use his spiritual power to explore the true contents of the corpse energy in the air.

The surface of the light sphere shimmered with light, and the power of the microcosm flowed around it. After Wu Xin made continuous adjustments, the structure of the light sphere was finally stabilized, completely sealing the air inside.

"Next, let me see what your structure is!" Looking at the ball of light in his hand, Wu Xin slowly closed his eyes and silently used his spiritual power to investigate.

Although keeping his eyes open didn't prevent him from using his mental energy to investigate, it made him more susceptible to visual distractions and less able to concentrate.