Cultivating In Secret Beside A Demoness

Chapter 1991: Chapter 1544 Demoness: His Innate Talents Are Inferior to Yours, Ascended at 70, Daluo at 400_2 Chapter 1991: Chapter 1544 Demoness: His Innate Talents Are Inferior to Yours, Ascended at 70, Daluo at 400_2 “`State Preceptor: “….”

Is a thousand years a long time?

When did a thousand years become so long in extent?

“A hundred years then.” Heavenly Note Sect spoke: “We will come find you in a hundred years.”

“Do you really not consider me human? Is this something a normal person can solve?” The State Preceptor questioned.

“Truly mediocre.” Heavenly Note Sect said with disdain.

State Preceptor: “….”

Eventually, she leaned back and asked, “Besides this, is there anything else you need from me?”

Jiang Hao pondered briefly, then shook his head and said, “Not really.”

“Then it's my turn to speak. This place is not simple; there are many things I can talk about.” The State Preceptor addressed the person before her: “Once I came here, it meant that it would be difficult to leave again; I'm already dead.”

At least in this universe, I am indeed dead.

Causality has been severed; there is no future.

So to leave rashly is not advisable.

It's like that coffin; it cannot be opened on the outside.

Once it is opened, she would emerge abruptly, out of place, and struggle to adapt to the new world.

Death and the dissolution of Dao are all normal outcomes.

Especially if she bears some kind of object on her.

Of course, these are all secondary.

After I arrived, I found it extremely difficult to survive. However, the corpse collector knew I came in because of the Ancient Yin-Yang Millstone.

Not only that, but I also talked about the functions of the Ancient Yin-Yang Millstone.

I even said I could know more, so I fought for a chance.

That was to create this room.

How the corpse collector did it, I don't know, but I successfully entered, and the moment the door closed, I couldn't go out and people from outside couldn't come in.”

“In fact, it wasn't the corpse collector who created this place; it seems to be something that similar to what already existed, and then it merged and produced this place.” The Dean said: “It should be a relic from a long time ago, but the corpse collectors usually won't come in by themselves.”

Normally, it's against the rules for corpse collectors to enter.

This time they could enter because the Great Elder opened the door, especially since he was carrying the Ancient Yin-Yang Millstone.

The Ancient Yin-Yang Millstone holds certain privileges in this place.”

“Yes.” The State Preceptor nodded and said: “I have discovered that the Ancient Yin-Yang Millstone is an extremely important object; it is both a deterrent and a hope.”

I used to understand little; I couldn't ascertain what hope was.

Now, upon my observations, I realize that this hope has two meanings.”

Jiang Hao was somewhat surprised; the State Preceptor indeed knew a lot.

He did not speak, but listened quietly, since the story would certainly continue.

Moreover, his time here was truly running short.

It was time to leave, else once the connection with the outside world broke

It would be quite troublesome for him to go out.

“Do you know the cause of the Great Era's ultimate catastrophe?” The State Preceptor asked.

“Because of that person?” Jiang Hao inquired.

He did not directly utter Cheng Yun's name.

It's not a big deal for him to say it, but it's easy to stir things up if others hear it.

“You know quite a lot.” The State Preceptor remarked with a sense of loss: “Then I will directly tell you my conclusion about the Ancient Yin-Yang Millstone.”

Firstly, I am still not very clear about the origin of the Ancient Yin-Yang Millstone.

But as long as we reverse it one more time, we should be able to find out.”

“By the way, do you know what would happen if we turn it forward three times?”

Jiang Hao nodded and said: “Turning it forward three times, that's one of the hopes, especially the third time.

It destroys everything, but what is certain is that the Ancient Yin-Yang Millstone has been turned three times.

Additionally, if turned three times more, the Ancient Yin-Yang Millstone will disappear completely.

That is to say, whether it's turned forward three times or reversed three times, it will completely disappear.

How to choose will depend on the holder's decision.”

“Turning it forward three times means mutual destruction?” Jiang Hao asked.

“Yes.” The State Preceptor nodded: “Mutual destruction, but… it's only temporary, after all, it's been turned once and it seems to have failed.

I cannot know the specifics; perhaps after reversing it a second time, we will be able to understand.”

Jiang Hao was silent for a moment; when the heavens and earth are destroyed, the Tao crumbles, and all things come to naught.

In what situation would such a thing be necessary?

“Then what will happen upon the third reversal?” Jiang Hao asked.

“The second kind of hope.” The State Preceptor looked at Jiang Hao and said: “All under heaven act together, elevating everything to the utmost, reaching the highest heights of the Tao and the world, hence seeking a hope.”

Succeed, and it is everlasting ease.

Fail, and not even the chance to delay the inevitable would remain.

A fight with one's back to the river.

Therein lies both victory and defeat, as well as life and death.

When your strength is sufficient, and the Great Era reaches a certain point, perhaps you will have to face such a choice.

As for how to choose, nobody knows.

Perhaps it rests on a single thought in someone's mind.”

Jiang Hao was silent.

If the object lies in his hands, then how to choose will depend on his single thought?

This responsibility really is enormous.

It's not one I would choose for myself.

But I will not perish together with others; what I've always wanted is to survive.

Perishing together does not align with my philosophy.

And if everyone dies, what meaning is there to it?

Perhaps some great beings place their hopes on the future.

Hoping to give future beings a chance.

But…

I am a selfish person.

I need not consider the future of other beings.

So…

The answer is actually quite simple.

Being selfish, when faced with death myself,

I wouldn't care at all how many others my decision might kill.

The only thing that matters is whether I can survive, whether the Heavenly Note Sect can survive with me, and whether those troublesome ones will remain alive…

If I can survive, then I'll do everything within my power.

Whatever is in my capacity, I will do.

If I cannot survive,

Then… I'll strive to survive.

Whether it is to enhance my strength or something else.

In any case, no one can stop me from the path of survival.

Taking everyone down with me is not what I hope for.

The thoughts in Jiang Hao's heart are fleeting.

The State Preceptor looked at the person before him with some surprise: “You have an answer?”

“Yes,” Jiang Hao replied.

“To bear the weight of all the people in the world, you've made your decision so quickly?” the State Preceptor asked.

Jiang Hao shook his head: “State Preceptor, you are mistaken. I never bore the weight of the people of the world. There are protagonists in this universe, they have their fates, I will not vie for their opportunities, not seize their fortunes, and if necessary, I will even help them.

Because their hearts are set on the world, fighting for the sake of the people.

However, I do not battle for the sake of the people, nor do I compete with them.

I am not that noble.

My aspirations lie elsewhere.”

Hearing Jiang Hao's reply, the State Preceptor was stunned and then suddenly said: “You don't seem like a good person.”

Jiang Hao smiled and nodded: “I was born in the Heavenly Note Sect.”

“The Heavenly Note Sect? The kind that commits all sorts of evil?” the State Preceptor asked.

“Yes,” Jiang Hao nodded, “They indeed are not good people.”

“How did you end up in the Heavenly Note Sect?” the State Preceptor asked casually.

She did not care much about these details.

Regarding the Heavenly Note Sect, she had no feelings.

Despite being adored by the people,

they killed countless others in their pursuit of establishing a dynasty.

They are not good people either.

However, the intentions of Helpless Heaven were good, and the original purpose was also good.

A united dynasty under heaven, to let all people live peaceful lives.

Preventing large-scale chaos from arising again.

Ultimately, they wanted to ensure the survival of the dynasty.

Alas, they ultimately failed.

And they failed very thoroughly.

In their late-stage, they dared not even enhance themselves.

Because with each enhancement, the end drew closer.

Only when the Heavenly Note Sect had completed its own path, did they start their final journey.

Regrettably, it was to no avail.

Time was insufficient.

As Helpless Heaven said, no matter how hard you try, you're always one step too late.

This path was wrong.

But once embarked upon, you can't turn back, even if it means everyone must die, they must continue forward.

That era, perhaps only two powerhouses survived.

One was the Princess they had sent away.

The other was the East Heavenly Pole, who had been severely injured early on and couldn't recover.

Helpless Heaven still valued talent, unwilling for the East Heavenly Pole to fall.

After all, their East Heavenly Pole might be extremely important for future generations.

He may have died, but the inheritance of Helpless Heaven was passed on; the East Heavenly Pole had no inheritance, so he could not die.

“By the way, why don't you leave the Heavenly Note Sect?” the State Preceptor asked again.

Red Rain: “….”