The Journey of Immortal Cultivation-Chapter 902 - 495: The Secret of the Avatar (Part 2)

"Although there is no precedent, he instinctively guards against the betrayal of his avatars. Therefore, every avatar created does not possess the ability to cultivate the Soul Path."

His words were flat, yet Ning Xiaoxian, frowning, savored the sentence, gradually detecting a kind of indescribable sorrow. In ancient Huaxia, the Emperor was the loneliest person because, holding supreme power, he could trust no one and thus referred to himself as "I alone" or "I", yet at least they still had themselves to believe in. But what about Yin Jiu You? He had already reached a stage where he couldn’t even trust his avatars. At this point, one can only describe it as pitiful.

Oh, how did she forget, this guy was no longer human.

Gongshu Zhao did not notice her pensive expression and continued: "Between Yin Jiu You’s true body and avatars, and between avatars themselves, there is a unique method of communication. Therefore, I know he will eventually break out of the peak. Before that happens, the avatars are to instigate a war in the northern part of the continent to amass Soul Power. Naturally, I cannot let them succeed, so I nearly always take the initiative to seize the Soul Power on the battlefield; otherwise, the other avatars would not have sent people to investigate Qianjin Hall."

Ning Xiaoxian asked curiously: "Why did you betray Yin Jiu You?"

Gongshu Zhao replied coldly: "Betrayal? With your sharp mind, can you really not think of the reason?"

She remained silent.

"Since we can be created as a matter of course, we can also be taken back as a matter of course, returning to nothingness." Gongshu Zhao said indifferently, "We are merely tools. Who would care about the feelings of a tool in their hands? When a farmer wields a hoe to cultivate wasteland, does he cherish the damage and wear of the tool? It was just when he was sealed not long ago that I awakened to self-awareness. This feeling of living as an independent person is so wonderful that people like you, born with self-awareness, simply cannot understand."

"Once you have had it, you are unwilling to give it up, right?"

"Exactly." Gongshu Zhao said, "After he emerged, he sent signals to all avatars, but I did not respond; instead, I avoided him. In the end, I am just an avatar, how can I compare to the strength of the true body? The result of confronting him head-on can only be being taken back to erase consciousness, becoming a mere trickle in the Sea of Consciousness again—that for me is akin to Death."

"Only having truly lived, can you understand how wonderful it is to be alive. Ning Xiaoxian, can you comprehend this?"

She nodded: "So before he escaped Yuhu Peak, you established Qianjin Hall and collected tribulation thunder from the Heavenly Tribulations everywhere, hoping to deal him a fatal blow?"

"The strength of Yin Jiu You’s soul is hard for ordinary people to imagine. Even he himself does not know of any way to kill himself, except the Self-Destruction of the Primordial Spirit." Gongshu Zhao said proudly, "As an avatar, although I cannot advance on the Path of Soul Cultivation, Yin Jiu You did not restrict my efforts in other areas. Therefore, I delved into the Path of Artifact Refining. The Divine Thunder from Heavenly Tribulations, especially the Soul Destruction Divine Thunder, tests one’s mind and willpower. In past years, Yin Jiu You nearly perished at this trial, so its impact on him must be significant."

"I spent three thousand years intensively studying the Path of Artifact Refining, creating the Path of Skillful Instruments, and pondered and selected for over a thousand years before finally choosing the Soul Destruction Divine Thunder as the means to kill Yin Jiu You. Because I understand, on that day we meet again, either he dies, or I perish!"

Upon hearing this, she couldn’t help but turn back, deeply staring at him. Gongshu Zhao’s eyes were already naturally good-looking, and the light flickering in them now was vigorous and dazzling, making one even more entranced. She understood—it was a yearning and Perseverance for survival. She too had experienced such uncontrollable longing amidst myriad crises along the way.

Who would’ve thought, the Hall Master of Qianjin Hall, surrounded by an aura of mystery and genius, was merely a wretched individual struggling desperately for survival.

Gongshu Zhao suddenly let out a soft laugh: "Do you think I am pitiable?"

Ning Xiaoxian was startled. This was, after all, Yin Jiu You’s avatar; could he possibly have the Mind Reading Technique?

"Although you are smart, you wear your emotions on your face." Gongshu Zhao said with amusement, "I have lived so long; I do have some skill in judging people and guessing minds. Yet, I do not need your pity, even if I were to die now, I’ve already arranged for all matters after my death."

Her heart was stirred, recalling Changtian asking just recently, "Has Yin Jiu You nearly driven you to the brink?"—she seemed to realize something. "Did you come north to the Great Snow Mountain to seek me, or to avoid Yin Jiu You?"

He smiled faintly: "Both. Relying on my instinct, Yin Jiu You’s true body is about to find me. After all, the Soul Power of those hundred thousand cultivators is still in my hands. If he wants his power to soar swiftly, he will undoubtedly aim to seize it all. Originally, I thought, if there’s anyone in this world to help me deal with Yin Jiu You, it must be Ba Snake. But when I saw you all, it was an unexpected delight. If the original certainty was forty percent, it has increased to at least sixty percent now. This chance is already worth taking."

She replied noncommittally: "Are you so certain that after Changtian breaks free, he will seek to give Yin Jiu You bad luck?"

Gongshu Zhao glanced at her with a light smile: "Don’t try to find out my mind; if you want to know something, go ask Lord Changtian yourself." (To be continued. If you enjoyed this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to cast recommendation votes, monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read on m.qidian.com.)