The Path I Insist on Taking

"The Illusion-Breaking Void Pupils?!"

Upon hearing these four words uttered by the Judge, Dongfang Yueming's expression, hidden beneath the black cloth, changed for the first time.

He was genuinely shocked.

He obtained this Qi Technique by chance from the underground black market.

But this person in front of me recognized me at a glance?!

"It seems that the origin of this eye technique is not as simple as I imagined."

Dongfang Yueming was secretly on guard, but he did not back down.

"Buzz!"

Deep within his eyes, a gray-white vortex suddenly accelerated its rotation.

Yellow Grade Qi Technique - Perfection Ultimate Technique - [Clear as Watching a Fire]!

The ultimate power of disillusionment was instantly activated, Dongfang Yueming's gaze was like two sharp swords, piercing straight at the Judge! He wanted to see through this so-called Night Watchers and find out what kind of monster he really was!

Feeling that gaze that seemed to peel away flesh and look straight into the soul, the Judge's usually composed face finally revealed an extremely ugly expression.

"You actually..."

The Judge gritted his teeth, his gaze behind his glasses filled with disbelief, "He actually cultivated this Yellow Grade Qi Technique to Perfection, and even derived its profound meaning?!"

This is insane!

It's important to understand that the "Illusion-Breaking Void Pupils" isn't a traditional offensive or defensive Qi Technique; it offers virtually no improvement to actual combat power. Furthermore, its cultivation conditions are extremely demanding. In this highly competitive Martial Dao arts world, who would be foolish enough to waste their precious time on such an auxiliary eye technique, let alone Perfection it?

But Dongfang Yueming did it.

Under the watchful gaze of [Clear as Watching a Fire], everything around them became transparent once again.

However.

When Dongfang Yueming's gaze fell on the Judge, he couldn't help but frown.

There was neither the disgusting Variants blood and qi of dark red or purple that he had expected, nor pure human true qi.

The Judge's body seemed to be shrouded in an extremely strange "mist barrier" woven from countless tiny runes. This barrier completely blocked the gaze of the Illusion-Breaking Void Pupils, making the Judge appear to Dongfang Yueming as a blurry gray mosaic.

"Can't see through it?"

Dongfang Yueming's heart sank. This was the first time [Clear as Watching a Fire] had failed.

Seeing Dongfang Yueming remain silent, the Judge resumed his aloof and refined demeanor, a smug smirk playing on his lips.

"What? Can't you see clearly?"

The Judge pushed up his glasses, his tone laced with undisguised mockery.

"Those foolish ' Resisters,' somehow obtained this ' Illusion-Breaking Void Pupils ' technique, and even dared to spread it around so that all ordinary martial artists could see the true face of this world."

"Unfortunately, they were too naive."

The Judge stood with his hands behind his back, recounting that long-forgotten history as if he were lecturing a student.

"We not only cut off the large-scale spread of this Qi Technique at the first opportunity, but more importantly... the learning threshold for this eye technique is too high. Very few people can understand it, and even fewer can master it."

"However, just in case, we have been conducting special research on ' The Illusion-Breaking Void Pupils ' in recent years."

The Judge pointed to the invisible barrier surrounding him.

"This is our achievement: a concealed Qi Technique specifically designed to counter the power of deception."

"Although you are a prodigy, having happened to learn this eye technique and reach its profound level, there are some things in this world that cannot be understood simply through personal talent."

After listening to the Judge's account, Dongfang Yueming remained silent.

The only sound in the woods was the rustling of leaves in the breeze.

A while later...

A cold, even slightly mocking smile suddenly appeared on Dongfang Yueming's lips beneath his mask.

"Can't see through it?"

"Heh... In this world, what could be more telling than the inability to see through something?"

Dongfang Yueming raised his head, and his eyes, hidden under the black cloth, shot out a sharp light.

In his mind, all the clues that had happened since he came into this world quickly connected together.

The Xiahou Family cannibals...

School administrators proactively provided files on ordinary students...

When they left the Xiahou Family and Han Family, someone went to collect the body parts of the Variants creature...

And then there was Zhan Qiushui's unintentional revelation. "The Variants corpses must be handed over."

What kind of beings are they?

"Buzz!"

Dongfang Yueming suddenly turned her head, her eyes, now Clear as Watching a Fire and penetrating, fixed on Vice Principal Liu was already paralyzed with fear on the ground!

If they can't see through the Judge, surely this school leader, who's only at the Blood Transformation Realm, can?

When those greyish-white eyes stared at him, Vice Principal Liu felt a chill run down his spine and instinctively shrank back.

In the sight of the Dongfang Yueming.

Vice Principal Liu's physique and overall appearance were clearly visible.

That is human blood and energy.

But!

Deep within Vice Principal Liu's vibrant red blood and qi, within his heart and spinal cord, lurked like a parasite—a faint yet undeniably real... Variants energy!

"Are you... human, or Variants?"

Dongfang Yueming looked at Vice Principal Liu and asked in a hoarse voice.

"I... I am of course a human being! A pure human being!" Vice Principal Liu retorted in horror.

"Humans?"

Dongfang Yueming suddenly burst into laughter, his laughter filled with endless mockery and sorrow.

"I see."

He turned to look at the Judge, pointing his finger directly at him.

"The prodigies from Capital and Demon Capital came here in such a grand manner to fight the Variants, not to save people. Your government's tacit approval of the Variants eating people is not because you can't eradicate them."

"You're treating this Variants like 'pigs' kept in a pen!"

Every word Dongfang Yueming uttered struck the night like a heavy hammer blow.

"You allowed the traitors within the Ministry of Education to treat ordinary students as fodder for the Variants Variants, allowing them to devour and grow, transforming the blood and Vitality of ordinary people into the power of the Variants."

"Once this 'pig' is fattened up and produces the meat you need..."

"Then, in the name of 'righteous extermination,' send out your prodigies and mentors to kill them! Harvest their corpses, their essence, and their bones!"

"Finally, these harvested Variants materials are processed into pills and potions, nourishing yourselves! Just like the ' Blood Dragon Pill ' that this fat pig ate!"

Dongfang Yueming's gaze turned icy as he looked at the trace of Variants energy within Vice Principal Liu's body.

"You raised Variants, used Variants to harvest civilians, and then enjoyed the Variants!"

Hearing this analysis that completely exposes the truth...

The Vice Principal Liu, who was lying paralyzed on the ground, was utterly shocked. His face flushed red, and he retorted in a hoarse voice:

"You're talking nonsense! You're spouting rubbish! We're protecting humanity! The essence of Variants can be refined to enhance martial artists—that's science! This is for the advancement of Martial Dao in Great Xia! Sacrificing a small number of civilians to strengthen the higher-ups is a necessary price!"

However.

The Judge standing to the side, however, did not react with the same fury as Vice Principal Liu.

He maintained his calm and refined demeanor.

He even applauded with great appreciation.

"Clap, clap, clap."

The crisp applause echoed through the woods.

The Judge adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses, looked at Dongfang Yueming, and his eyes gleamed with a light as if he were looking at one of his own.

"Brilliant reasoning. Your insight is very clear."

He offered no excuses and readily admitted to everything.

"Now that you've seen through the true nature of this world, now that you know resistance is futile..."

The Judge extended a hand to Dongfang Yueming, his tone full of temptation.

"You are an exceptionally intelligent person with amazing talent."

"Never mind those insignificant civilians."

"Come, join us. Be the one wielding the knife and cutting the meat, not... the fish on the chopping board."