Chapter 579 - 578: Just a Whim

Chapter 579: Chapter 578: Just a Whim

Jiang Zuo hadn’t paid the others any mind; he had just mentioned it to them in passing.

But since a mass Enlightenment was about to happen, Jiang Zuo called Jian Shisan.

This time, Jian Shisan answered.

This meant his injuries were no longer a major issue.

"Young friend, is something the matter?" Jian Shisan’s voice came from the other end.

Jiang Zuo said, "I’m going to unleash an Enlightenment at the Celestial Book Tomb. While it won’t be useful to you, it will be quite beneficial for Yue Xi."

Jian Shisan was taken aback. "Young friend, you’re giving this chance for Enlightenment to my junior sister?"

Jiang Zuo shook his head. "No. I’m going to make everyone in the Celestial Book Tomb achieve Enlightenment."

Hearing this, Jian Shisan’s pupils constricted.

He knew exactly what those words implied.

Ever since he had stepped into Tier Eight, he understood just how difficult Enlightenment was, especially the kind that involved comprehending the world itself.

A mass Enlightenment was simply a joke.

But he didn’t question Jiang Zuo.

Instead, he asked, "Young friend, why are you doing this?"

Jiang Zuo paused for a moment, then said, "Just on a whim."

At that, Jian Shisan smiled. "I’ll bring my junior sister over right away."

After Jiang Zuo told Jian Shisan the approximate time and specific details, the call ended.

’From my perspective, I’m doing Jian Shisan and Yue Xi a favor,’ Jiang Zuo thought.

Whether they came or not was unimportant.

With Jian Shisan’s power, helping Yue Xi advance later on wouldn’t be much of a problem.

Jiang Zuo, of course, only needed to worry about his own wife.

Meanwhile, Jian Shisan got up and went out.

Before long, Jian Shisan found Yue Xi.

At this time, Yue Xi was still outside the Saintess Pool.

She needed to keep a constant watch here.

If she wasn’t here, Qing Yue would have to watch in her place.

Normally, it was Qing Yue who led the Saintess Corps.

But this time, facing the Silver Armor, Yue Xi was naturally the most suitable person for the job.

After all, for the Saintess’s sake, Yue Xi was someone who would even dare to strike a member of the Silver Armor.

Besides, with Yue Xi present, it was as good as having Jian Shisan there, which meant their side wouldn’t be at too much of a disadvantage.

When she saw Jian Shisan arrive, Yue Xi frowned and asked, "Senior Brother, have your injuries healed?"

Jian Shisan nodded, then said, "Go... go to the Celestial... Celestial Book Tomb."

Yue Xi was surprised and a little pleased. ’But why are we suddenly going to the Celestial Book Tomb?’

"Did something happen over there? And if we go, what about the Holy Land?" Yue Xi asked.

At this, Jian Shisan walked over to one of the Silver Armor, cupped his fist, and said, "Senior, we need to make a trip out. I hope you can help look after the Holy Land in our absence."

In truth, the Silver Armor rarely took action.

Unless the very foundation of the Holy Land was at stake, there was no need for them to intervene.

The Holy Land wasn’t a baby, nor was it a flower raised in a greenhouse; its people had to learn to protect themselves.

But this time, Jian Shisan was formally and directly asking for their help, which made it difficult for the Silver Armor to refuse.

Jian Shisan was no ordinary person. His potential was limitless, and they had to take him seriously.

In the end, one of the Silver Armor said, "Very well. But you must promise us that no matter what, you will stand on the side of the Holy Land."

Jian Shisan frowned and glanced at Yue Xi.

The Silver Armor naturally knew what Jian Shisan meant. He always stood on Yue Xi’s side, and Yue Xi was known to resist and defy the Holy Land.

This was why Jian Shisan couldn’t agree immediately.

The Silver Armor sighed. "Internal matters are your own affair. But when facing external enemies, you must stand with the Holy Land."

Jian Shisan nodded. "Naturally."

There was indeed no problem with this. They were all people of the Holy Land.

To them, the Holy Land was their home.

Even if Yue Xi defied the Holy Land, she would never cause trouble when it came to fighting foreign enemies.

As members of the Holy Land, they naturally had a duty to protect it.

There was nothing to hesitate about.

At that moment, Yue Xi also received the news: there was going to be a mass Enlightenment at the Celestial Book Tomb.

The moment she heard it, her first instinct was disbelief.

’But didn’t my senior brother just say he was taking me to the Celestial Book Tomb? Could this be the reason?’

Afterward, Yue Xi asked Jian Shisan, "Senior Brother, you have a reason for wanting to take me to the Celestial Book Tomb, don’t you?"

Jian Shisan nodded. "I... I received... received news... that... that there... will... will be a chance... for... for Enlightenment... over there."

Yue Xi was exasperated; for a moment, she had thought her senior brother was asking her out.

She then asked, "Senior Brother, do you think it’s credible? I heard it’s a mass Enlightenment."

Jian Shisan simply nodded, saying nothing.

Explaining would be too much effort. (It would take hundreds of words, so we’ll skip the explanation.)

Then, Yue Xi smiled. "In that case, I’ll follow your lead, Senior Brother."

Seeing Yue Xi smile again, Jian Shisan froze for a second before finally leading her toward the Celestial Book Tomb.

Yue Xi, of course, also notified the people of the Holy Land.

’Since my senior brother confirmed it, we should bring more people along. How can we miss out on such a great opportunity? But they can make their own way there.’

***

Outside the Celestial Book Tomb, the Demon Cultivators watched on. They were too proud to go inside, so they could only wait out here.

’What if we can get some benefits just by staying out here?’

Then, to their surprise, a powerful aura suddenly approached.

"Tier Six Peak? Almost Tier Seven? Which elder is coming?" the female Demon Cultivator exclaimed in surprise.

One had to understand, there was little reason for a Tier Six Peak to come here, let alone a Tier Seven.

Soon, the person arrived directly before the Celestial Book Tomb.

It was an old man, his body saturated with a deathly aura, as if he already had one foot in the grave.

The other Demon Cultivators naturally rushed over at once.

"Demon Cultivator Yun Xiu pays her respects to Elder Ku," the female Demon Cultivator said respectfully at once.

"Demon Cultivator Yaoyan pays his respects to Elder Ku," a second Demon Cultivator also said respectfully.

The remaining Demon Cultivators also bowed respectfully.

This Bitter Demon Cultivator was an incredible elder.

However, it was said that he had failed his advancement and had been stuck at Tier Six Peak ever since, unable to progress an inch for the rest of his life.

In his youth, he had crushed all other Demon Cultivators of his generation and even dared to contend with the older generation.

But when it came time to step into Tier Seven, it was rumored that he chose a nearly impossible path for the sake of a more distant future.

In the end, he failed.

But still, no one dared to underestimate him.

Moreover, they had heard his time was almost up, and it seemed to be true.

The deathly aura around him showed no signs of being fake.

After acknowledging them, the Bitter Demon Cultivator walked straight toward the entrance.

’He realized that these people seemed to be unaware of the coming Enlightenment. Otherwise, why wouldn’t they go inside?’

But when he reached the Door Spirit, he froze completely.

’Call it ’Dad’?’

’How have I never heard of this requirement?’

’But to expect me to call it ’Dad’? Is that even possible?’

Then, he unleashed his full Cultivation, attempting to shatter the door.

The immense power sent the other Demon Cultivators reeling backward. As expected, the old legend was far more powerful than they had imagined.

An ordinary Tier Six Peak was no match for him at all.

But they didn’t understand. ’Why did this elder come here?’

’Could he be trying to contend for the Enlightenment Stone? But isn’t it harder the higher your level is?’

Or perhaps, with his end so near, he was simply getting desperate.

What did it matter if he had been invincible for a lifetime, or as dazzling as the midday sun?

In the end, he still couldn’t resist the erosion of time.

Failure to achieve the Great Dao meant turning to a handful of dust in the end.