The Invincible constitution : Rise of the Supreme One

Chapter 50: Journey

The air crackled with a mixture of awe and admiration as the onlookers absorbed the display of Eli Shan's formidable strength.

Behind Eli Shan, the headmaster stood in silent wonder, his gaze fixed on Eli Shan. This formidable and benevolent young man was his student!

Eli Shan turned to face his headmaster, a respectful bow gracing his movements. "Thank you for protecting me, master," he said, gratitude lacing his words.

The headmaster shook his head, a wry smile playing on his lips. "What are you saying? You didn't even need me with your strength," he replied, his voice tinged with admiration.

Eli Shan shook his head, didn't know what to say. However, in his heart, he felt the respect for his headmaster akin to the reverence he held for his parents. Then, he turned his attention to Luo Xiao and Chao Xen, "Now you and your village are free from the hand of the city lord. You can go anywhere you want."

Chao Xen smiled with a mixture of gratitude and determination, though due to blood, his smile looked ferocious, "Thank you so much, brother Eli Shan."

Eli Shan placed a reassuring hand on Chao Xen's shoulder, his gaze firm. "Now become stronger," he said, his voice carrying the harsh truth. "Your village and the people you love can only be safe when you are stronger, so keep cultivating with all you have got, understood?"

Chao Xen nodded solemnly, his resolve evident in his eyes. "Yes, brother Eli Shan. Next time we meet, I will be much stronger than now!"

Eli Shan nodded in acknowledgment. He had already done everything he could for these people. He couldn't babysit every weak person for his whole life. Even now, he saved this girl because of his childhood promise; otherwise, there was no reason for him to fight against the city lord. Thinking of this, he made a decision to never dwell in others' business ever again.

Well, in the past, he made the promise in the innocence of his childhood. Now, as he looked back on it, he realized that he could not be a saint.

In the gritty reality of their world, justice seemed like an abstract concept. What was justice? From the villagers' perspective, his actions may have been perceived as justice, because he liberated them from the oppressive rule of the city lord. But what about the city lord himself? Did he truly deserve to be overthrown? Did he exploit the girl as a slave? Or attempted to violate her body? No! He didn't! All he did was marry the girl he loved! What's so bad about that? He could've made her the happiest girl in her village!

The only mistake he made was not considering her feelings. But in this world, do feelings even matter? In this world, people kill each other without a second thought, but they are not punished. However, the city lord was punished for marrying someone he loved?

Lastly, now that the city lord has been overthrown, who would manage the city?

If one were to consider things from the perspective of the city lord, Eli Shan's actions might indeed seem villainous. It all boiled down to the narrative, the viewpoint, and the individual's interpretation of events. From the city lord's standpoint, Eli Shan could easily be perceived as the antagonist.

Reflecting on everything, Eli Shan decided he was done playing the hero. Justice? Forget about it. In this world, power was the justice! If one wants justice, he needs to become stronger than others!

With that, Eli Shan surveyed his surroundings, looking at the mess he had made, and pondered about who would now manage the city. But then again, this wasn't the first time a city lord had bitten the dust. In a world filled with hidden dragons who kill without hesitation when provoked, such occurrences were not uncommon.