Chapter 562 - 561: Jiang Zuo: The Celestial Book Tomb Is About to Open, Because I Said So

Chapter 562: Chapter 561: Jiang Zuo: The Celestial Book Tomb Is About to Open, Because I Said So

"You can’t have our heads."

"You can’t have our lives."

Jiang Zuo felt a little resigned when he heard this. ’If I wanted their lives, would I even need to ask?’

’They would have already been dead. With a Cultivation of 3.1, getting this close to me... if that isn’t asking to be killed, what is?’

’Nowadays, for anyone in my tier to last more than a moment against me, they’d have to fight from a distance.’

’Close combat is almost a guaranteed instant kill.’

’Although, there were some exceptions.’

’Setting aside the fact that Su Qi was his wife, she could probably last a while.’

’If he wasn’t mistaken, Su Qi was also one of those people who could fight above her tier.’

’Lately, Sister Jingyue had shown similar potential.’

’Sister Jingyue’s ability was the result of hard work, whereas Su Qi just... inexplicably mastered things.’

’Especially when she obtained someone’s notes or insights, she’d understand them instantly and fully internalize them with just a little time.’

’That was just monstrous. He, at least, had to climb to the peak one step at a time.’

’Of course, no matter how great their Talent, how inexplicable their genius, or how monstrously gifted they were, none of them could compare to him.’

’As for these two, in his eyes, their combat abilities were utterly mediocre.’

Jiang Zuo walked toward the two of them.

The two Demon Cultivators kept backing away. They certainly didn’t dare to just turn and run. ’Wouldn’t that just invite him to chase us?’

’It would be too easy to panic. We can only try to outwit him.’

Jiang Zuo said, "I want the slots you have."

The two Demon Cultivators froze. ’He wants our slots?’

’What slots?’

’The slots for the Celestial Book Tomb?’

’Isn’t that the same as asking for our lives?’

’We risked our lives for these! Just a moment ago, we were fighting desperately over which of us would get to go. Now we have to just hand them over?’

’How is that possible?’

The male Demon Cultivator immediately took out a stone. "Fellow Daoist, here is the slot you wanted."

Jiang Zuo accepted the stone. It was, indeed, part of a key to the Celestial Book Tomb.

With that, Jiang Zuo turned to leave.

Just as Jiang Zuo turned, the two Demon Cultivators couldn’t help but sigh.

’What a life...’

Jiang Zuo suddenly stopped, startling the two Demon Cultivators.

They hadn’t been planning a sneak attack.

Even though they had only exchanged a single blow, the gap in their strength was already painfully obvious.

Jiang Zuo had no further intentions. He just looked at them and asked, "You two want to enter as well?"

The female Demon Cultivator quickly replied, "Fellow Daoist, you misunderstand. We’re just here to watch the excitement. We never planned on going in."

Jiang Zuo looked at them, then said, "The Celestial Book Tomb will fully open today. You won’t need a key. Anyone can enter."

The two Demon Cultivators were stunned for a moment before blurting out, "Who says?"

Jiang Zuo replied calmly, "I do."

The two Demon Cultivators were speechless and just gave him a perfunctory nod.

’As if we’d believe you.’

’What good is your word?’

’Even if some big-shot Demon Cultivator said it, it would be useless. We’d still need a key.’

’Besides, if anyone can enter, why did you take our slot?’

’Conclusion: the guy is full of it.’

’Forget about everyone being able to enter—it’s impossible for it to fully open today.’

’From what we’ve heard, the opening is at least two days away.’

’The final step of the opening process takes time. Two days would be considered fast. Not many people have even arrived yet.’

’Most people are scheduled to rush over tomorrow. An extra day to prepare increases their chances. Getting an Enlightenment Stone is like laying the very foundation for the path to Entering Dao.’

’And it can be passed down through generations.’

’For any Sect, that’s an incredible treasure.’

After saying his piece, Jiang Zuo turned and left. ’As for whether they believed him or not, what does that have to do with me?’

’I took their one slot but gave them two in return. Those Demon Cultivators actually came out ahead.’

After he left, Jiang Zuo took out his phone and sent a message to the group chat.

Po Xiao: "Are you guys at the Celestial Book Tomb already?"

Chi Xue Child: "Not yet. We’re planning to set out tonight, so we should get there tomorrow. Are you already there, Fellow Daoist Po Xiao?"

Liuyue Xue: "Fellow Daoist Po Xiao, are you planning on leaving with us? We could meet up at the airport."

With Po Xiao around, their chances of finding good stuff were much higher, so they were more than happy to team up with him.

Besides, Jiang Zuo’s insight and abilities were plain for all to see. His temper might be a bit foul, but everyone in the group was long used to it.

If they ever saw a version of Po Xiao who was pleasant and polite to everyone, they would probably assume he was an imposter.

Po Xiao: "The Celestial Book Tomb will fully open this afternoon. No keys required."

Chi Xue Child: "..."

Liuyue Xue: "..."

Blade Master Hai Bian: "..."

The whole group was dumbfounded.

’What was going on? The news they’d received said it wouldn’t possibly open for another two days.’

The most frustrated one of all, however, was Demon Cultivator Mo Yan.

’Sure enough, when a big shot shows up, everything changes. They never play by the rules.’

’Are we Demon Cultivators such easy targets?’

’He says it opens now, so it just opens now?’

’Don’t Demon Cultivators have any pride?’

’And with a full opening for everyone... clearly, Demon Cultivators have no pride at all.’

"Master, something huge has happened!" Demon Cultivator Mo Yan sprinted for home.

Soon, Demon Cultivator Mo Yan found her master.

Master Mo Yan looked at Mo Yan with resignation. "Did you blow up your mother’s Clothes Tomb again?"

Mo Yan shook her head. "Master, I have a reliable tip! The Celestial Book Tomb is about to open! A full opening, no keys needed! You have to get me there, quick! If I’m late, everyone else will get there first!" 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ

Master Mo Yan frowned. "What kind of rumor is this? ’A reliable tip,’ she says."

Mo Yan looked at her master, then pulled out a piece of paper with the words "Deed of Sale" written on it.

"Master, let’s make a bet," Mo Yan said. "If I lose, I’ll be good and stay home. If I win, you give me a Seventh-Grade Spirit Stone."

Master Mo Yan said dismissively, "Don’t you ever get tired of these little tricks?"

"Oh, come on, Master, just send me over! Am I your secret daughter or not?"

"If you keep this up, the next time I make a Clothes Tomb, I won’t put your clothes in it! I’ll..."

Mo Yan froze mid-sentence, then immediately turned to flee. "I-I’ll just see myself out. Won’t disturb you any longer, Master."

"Not so fast. I’ll send you over right now." Master Mo Yan blocked her path, his voice turning exceptionally cold.

’So that’s it,’ he thought. ’No wonder the tomb keeps exploding. This rebellious disciple has been burying me in there too!’

’I wonder when she started doing that. What a little monster.’

’She wants to go, does she?’

’Fine, I’ll send her. I’ll let her experience the true meaning of "fast and furious."’

Then, a black shadow shot into the sky.

Leaving nothing but a long, drawn-out scream echoing through the air.

After sending Mo Yan off, Master Mo Yan contacted a few people. The answer he received was that a full opening was impossible, let alone one happening today.

"Where did that girl Mo Yan get such ’reliable’ information?" Master Mo Yan wondered. "Old man, do you think it’s credible?" he asked.

Elder Chen sat peacefully to one side and said, "I’m already dead."

Master Mo Yan: "..."

Meanwhile, in the group chat, Liu Yiyi asked, "Fellow Daoist Po Xiao, is it really a full opening? We really don’t need keys?"

Blade Master Hai Bian also asked, "Fellow Daoist Po Xiao, when does it open?"

Po Xiao: "It’s opening in under thirty minutes. I’m heading in."

Liu Yiyi: "I want to go! Does anyone have an ultra-fast way to get there?"

Liuyue Xue: "I don’t. No way for me to get there quickly."

Chi Xue Child: "Same here. My eldest sect brother is Tier Five, but I can’t rely on him."

Liu Yiyi: "I don’t have anyone available here either..."

Blade Master Hai Bian: "I have a single-use Flying Magical Treasure, but it’ll take two hours at top speed. If there are no other options, we can use my treasure."

Xiao Xiaomo: "Are there any benefits to going inside? We don’t have much information about it."

Liu Yiyi: "I looked up the Enlightenment Stone. As long as you get inside and get close enough, there’s a chance you’ll have an epiphany. The lower your Cultivation, the higher the chance.

Our Cultivation levels are generally on the lower side, so if we get in ahead of everyone else, our chances will be very high."

Chu Qing: "Sister Xiao, my dad found out and said he’ll take us. You guys should come with us! By the way, it’s one Fifth-Grade Spirit Stone per person for the other seniors. Guaranteed arrival within half an hour."