The Birth of Sword God-Chapter 191 - 65: Chu Huaixu: If Not Me, Then Who! (Part 2)
"He is someone who should have entered the Spirit Realm, so his nightmares differ from ours back then."
"But in the end, it was he, the ’survivor,’ who gained the Origin Fragment brought out by the crazed Fifth Junior Uncle, breaking through the Ninth Realm," Xiang Yan thought.
Many times, people are actually confused about whether the deceased suffer more than the only survivor.
"Thus, the Junior Martial Uncle lives in such conflict," the Sect Leader sighed inwardly.
"He was inherently stubborn, obstinate, playful, and even somewhat perverse."
"Descending the mountain to hunt demons is what suits him best."
"But now, he often deliberately imitates the Former Fifth Junior Uncle, ending up learning nothing substantial."
"Whenever it concerns the Origin Spirit Realm, he can’t help but get involved, insisting on handling everything, impossible to steer him away."
"However, his considerations often fall short compared to Fifth Junior Uncle, learning only the superficial."
"After experiencing extreme sorrow, perhaps one becomes more mature."
"Yet some abilities one does not possess will not simply manifest due to hardship and setbacks."
Truthfully, Xiang Yan and the others know well that the Junior Martial Uncle loves to act mysterious and appears to have everything under control, estimating many from the Outer Sect secretly ridicule and find him insufferable.
Yet they are essentially the family of Junior Martial Uncle, witnessing his tumultuous life firsthand.
Often seeing Junior Martial Uncle this way, sometimes they sympathize with him; they pity him.
In Xiang Yan’s eyes, Junior Martial Uncle’s descent this time is merely to find someone, accompanied by the Daoist Sect’s number two.
If not for the sudden emergence of Chu Huaixu as a variable, a string of accidents indeed would not have happened.
Even if Li Chunsong arrived early at Wumeng Mountain, upon seeing only Han Shuangjiang, he would have waited, thus not delaying significant matters, smoothly escorting the Sword Attendant up the mountain.
Yet now this variable has instead become the leader of the East Continent!
He even inherits the Dao Ancestor’s mantle!
Everyone’s gaze converged on Chu Huaixu, watching his expression.
In the end, this kid displayed no change upon hearing Jiang Zhi’s words.
He exhibited no fear or helplessness.
Just like his comprehension of that peculiar Sword Intent!
What’s more, Chu Huaixu’s thoughts were simple to the extreme: "If Xiaoxu from ’Borrowed Sword’ can do it, why can’t I?"
Am I inferior to Xiaoxu?
Are you kidding me!
He, the head of the family, could not accept this.
Yet after short contemplation, he still spoke, seeking valuable information, asking directly: "Junior Martial Uncle Ancestor, do you think that at my current level, entering that Secret Realm would be very risky?"
Jiang Zhi looked at him and said directly: "I can tell you very clearly, that Secret Realm is extremely important, crucial to the calamity of heaven and earth, closely tied to all living beings."
"Originally, it was supposed to be Xu Ziqing, after becoming the Sword Attendant to that sword, who would enter."
"Don’t think because you beat him in the East Continent tournament, you can be completely secure."
"If not for you giving him the Profound Celestial Fetal Breath Pill and setting him on the Body Refining path, he would have been a perfect Sword Attendant able to unleash the full power of the Daoist Ancestor Sword!"
"Now, even with the aid of Secret Techniques, its power may only be seventy to eighty percent!"
"Under such circumstances, you only narrowly won."
"Therefore, there’s no guarantee that you can retreat safely from the Secret Realm after entering, do you understand?"
Chu Huaixu absorbed these words, processing the information within.
"Sword Attendant?"
He held a certain distaste for these three words.
My dear Xiaoxu, going to serve that sword?
It feels like raising a beloved child only to make them serve someone you loathe as a servant.
Who would find that reassuring?
"And all this, because of the calamity of heaven and earth, because of the Origin Spirit Realm?" Chu Huaixu pondered.
Watching him, the crowd noticed the constant change in his expression, seemingly considering something.
Xiang Yan and others felt an internal alarm.
But Chu Huaixu suddenly raised his head and earnestly spoke: "Junior Martial Uncle Ancestor, disciple has a question."
"Speak," Jiang Zhi replied coolly.
"If my dear Xiaoxu remained a Pseudo Spiritual Embryo and hadn’t taken the Body Refining path, truly becoming a Sword Attendant, would he need to pay a hefty price when using that Evil Sword?" Chu Huaixu asked.
He spoke directly, straightforwardly calling the Dao Ancestor Sword the Evil Sword.
"He would," Jiang Zhi answered without any concealment.
In the next moment, everyone observed the young man’s face revealing a smile.
"That’s good," Chu Huaixu said.
Currently, his thoughts were simple.
He wanted to visit the Origin Spirit Realm, the temptation was vast, fortune is sought amidst danger.
Even if he only matched Xu Ziqing from ’Borrowed Sword’ at seventy to eighty percent power, he had ways to continue improving, still having room to maneuver!
Moreover, as long as Xiaoxu was unharmed.
If the golden finger became smaller, let it shrink; it’s far better than him potentially dying later, right?
Being a seasoned player, having played numerous games, a game like ’Borrowed Sword’ set against the background of the calamity of heaven and earth, having the protagonist die in the climax, is that unusual?
He even considered Xiaoxu, with his innocent heart, designed to be sacrificed in the storyline!
Even though Chu Huaixu, prior to transmigrating, was likely still not in mid-to-late stages of ’Borrowed Sword’s game plot.
Yet he had always speculated thusly.
In truth, the game forum held many players posting similar prophecy threads.
This was also the primary reason Xu Ziqing maintained high popularity among players.
Because he appears short and delicate, is this the eventual fate prepared for him?
"But why does my dear Xiaoxu have to die," Chu Huaixu was no longer gaming.
"Who will wash the dishes for the family in the future, who will do my laundry! Damn!"
"This year we even spent the Mid-Autumn Festival together!"
Due to all these matters, upon learning Xu Ziqing’s fate truly changed, Chu Huaixu laughed as he said: "That’s good."
Nevertheless, Jiang Zhi instantaneously frowned and spoke sternly:
"Chu Huaixu, this matter concerns the calamity of heaven and earth, all living beings, because you, the variable, led the situation off track, have you not understood the seriousness within?"
Xiang Yan opened his mouth, intending to interrupt the communication as the Sect Leader, finding it rather pressuring.
After all, it wasn’t solely Chu Huaixu’s problem; he previously knew nothing.
To say this now seemed unfair to him.
It’s not only the Sect Leader, but Li Chunsong and Chu Yinyin also felt compelled to voice something.
Especially the elder maiden, protective to an extreme, prepared to bluntly intervene once more.
"Can you even speak properly!"
Yet, this young man stood in the center of the great hall and was the first to respond.
"In response, Junior Martial Uncle Ancestor, the disciple understands," he looked up and replied.
Chu Huaixu continued to speak loudly: "Profound Yellow World, East and West Continent, all living beings... indeed, disciple is not someone with lofty ideals."
"Although disciple hasn’t fully understood everything, perhaps as Junior Martial Uncle Ancestor mentioned, everything results because of me, the variable."
"It’s I who influenced the path Xiaoxu should have taken, altered the course of events."
"But now, the matter is settled."
"Disciple defeated Xiaoxu, becoming the leader of the East Continent."
"If I can fortunately defeat that Heir of Prince Rui, then I’m the perfect candidate to enter the Secret Realm."
—At this point, who else but me?
"But Xiaoxu being unharmed brings me some joy."
"Then..." Chu Huaixu paused for a moment.
Then the young man donned in Black Robe stood in the center of the great hall, cupped his hands in respect towards the Daoist Sect’s seniors, and loudly declared:
"His karma, the disciple shall bear it!"
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(ps: Second update, seeking monthly votes~)
