Chapter 485 - 307: Failed Epiphany? Emperor Min’s Wrath! A Treasure That Intimidates the National Guardian Realm! (Part 2)

The Emperor Qin kowtowed and left in a fluster.

"Senior Brother Ji, how is the young man now? Has he gained any insight?" Chang Qin Jiumin asked in a deep voice, trying to suppress his anger.

Ji Wujiang shook his head, "The time was too short."

"Alas..." Chang Qin Nianqi sighed softly beside him.

For a long time.

"Senior Brother Ji, perhaps, the millennium calamity has already arrived, and today’s Golden List realization is just the beginning." Chang Qin Jiumin said despondently.

"Jiumin, don’t be so disheartened. Although the young man couldn’t realize anything, the recognition from the Golden List shows his extraordinary potential. We can try again next year," Ji Wujiang consoled.

"Next year?" Chang Qin Jiumin’s eyes suddenly lit up, "Senior Brother Ji makes a good point!"

The mystery of the Star Golden List lies in allowing those with great potential to enter a state of sudden enlightenment, and even if disrupted, theoretically, it doesn’t greatly affect the individual’s potential.

Sudden enlightenment is like opening a sluice gate to relieve drought; if the gate suddenly closes, it just means this relief failed, but the river is still there. Just open the gate again, and it can relieve drought.

The Star Golden List is like the switch that opens the gate. This time’s failure means there is still a chance next year.

Of course, this theory is only conjecture, and it’s hard to draw concrete conclusions for now.

"Maybe it won’t take until next year. Recently, accompanying my Tenth Sister in seclusion, I’ve also gained some insights and should be able to trigger the Star Golden List again soon."

The reason the Golden Hundred Knowledge Grand Competition is held once a year is because Chang Qin Jiumin can only activate the Star Golden List once a year.

Upon hearing this, both Ji Wujiang and Chang Qin Nianqi looked at Chang Qin Jiumin.

"Is the Eldest Brother going to take that step?" Chang Qin Nianqi asked in surprise.

Chang Qin Jiumin shook his head, "That step is too difficult; what I mentioned gaining insight in is only the Star Golden List."

"...That’s still quite good," Chang Qin Nianqi smiled, "If the Eldest Brother can shorten the trigger time for the Star Golden List, our Great Qin Dynasty will have a greater chance to see someone with astonishing talent."

Ji Wujiang nodded, "Junior Sister Qi is right. In the history of the Golden List, no one has ever shortened the trigger time. If you succeed, Jiumin, there might be unexpected rewards."

"Thank you, Senior Brother, thank you, Tenth Sister."

Chang Qin Jiumin’s anger dissipated significantly.

"Senior Brother, the young man must be protected quickly." Chang Qin Jiumin looked towards the direction of the Imperial City.

"Yes, I came for this matter." Ji Wujiang said in a deep voice, "The matter of being on the Golden List should soon spread throughout the Qin Dynasty, even beyond the Imperial City."

"By then, who knows how many with ulterior motives will infiltrate Qin Capital, just as you did back then, Jiumin."

"Senior Brother, I’ll bring the young man here!" Chang Qin Jiumin was about to fly towards the Imperial City.

"Jiumin!" Ji Wujiang stopped Chang Qin Jiumin, "Leave the young man to me."

"Senior Brother wants to take him as a disciple?"

"Yes," Ji Wujiang replied, "but not now."

"Not now?" Chang Qin Jiumin was puzzled.

"Yes, that young man achieved recognition from the Golden Competition for Poetry and Prose, but what insights he can gain is hard to say. It’s not certain he can cultivate to the Sea of Qi Realm like you."

"No one knows what can be realized from poetry and prose."

"That’s one reason."

"The second reason is, the young man is only seventeen, if we pour too much attention and resources on him at once, it might be counterproductive."

"The recognition of the Star Golden List has a destined path unknown to us. Our involvement may not be beneficial."

Ji Wujiang crafted a plausible argument for Chu Ming.

The effect was good, as both Chang Qin Jiumin and Chang Qin Nianqi seemed thoughtful.

"Eldest Brother, I think Senior Brother Ji makes a valid point. The Star Golden List is mysterious and unpredictable. Although the young man has a chance for another recognition, it’s just a possibility."

"If we intervene and suddenly bestow great wealth and power on a sixteen or seventeen-year-old, it might just cause him to lose himself." Chang Qin Nianqi analyzed softly.

Chang Qin Jiumin nodded slightly, then turned to Ji Wujiang, "What is Senior Brother’s plan?"

"Just adequate protection, no need for excessive involvement."

"Adequate protection..." Chang Qin Jiumin pondered for a moment, "Senior Brother, let Luoyu Jin protect the young man."

"The Luoyu Race... Nephew Jin broke through to the late stage of the Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm a few years ago, right?" Ji Wujiang mused.

"Yes."

"With late-stage Bone Marrow Cleansing and an aerial advantage, it will suffice."

"Protect him in the shadows, and we can also see what moves those old folks outside will make."

"Alright."

"..."

...

Imperial City, Diligent Study Hall.

"Chu Ming." Ji Wujiang returned from Ancestor Emperor Mountain, "Things are settled."

"Thank you, Ancestor." Chu Ming cupped his hands, "I wonder how you..."

"Just say it was that Luu Xi kid who disrupted the enlightenment."

"This..."

"Oh, this reason can only buy you another year. Next year, you must participate in the Golden Competition again."

"Ancestor?" Chu Ming was puzzled.

"The opportunity for Golden List enlightenment is rare. Normally, it lasts for at least a month. This time, you only lasted for more than two hours; clearly, something was off."

"I’m not certain if it was due to Luu Xi’s intrusion causing the Golden Pillar to disappear early or if it was your poetic recognition and comprehension of Martial Arts that led to its disappearance."

"But the early end of the enlightenment is a fact, and your incomplete enlightenment is a fact, hence you must participate again next year to regain the opportunity for enlightenment."

"...Can it really be like this?" Chu Ming was even more puzzled.

According to this logic, wouldn’t it mean continuous enlightenment?

Ji Wujiang shook his head, "I know what you’re thinking. You think as long as you get recognition, you can enlighten continuously, right?"

"In fact, it’s not like that. True enlightenment is entering a profoundly mysterious state of comprehension, and for most people, this can only happen once in a lifetime."

"Once, it will unearth all the potential hidden within you."