Chapter 656 311: Invitation from the Golden Lion Race (Part 2)

"What is there for me to talk about? You should have heard what he just said, I don't know any more than you."

You Su didn't approach, nor did he loosen his grip on the sword.

"I see the little brother's unrivaled appearance, young yet possessing Sword Intent, with combat power that is astonishing. Only two people meet these criteria: one is Zhou Changwen, the innate sword body under Mr. Chihong, and the other is You Su, the second disciple of Lotus Sword Venerable. You must be the latter."

Ao Yunlie stared directly at You Su, his wide eyes unreservedly filled with praise.

You Su had not expected that his reputation had spread to the Demon Race territory across the ocean.

"No way, is it really You Su?" Ao Yu gasped in shock.

That elegant, tall woman also had radiant eyes, "Rumor has it that You Su is blind. He's wearing a magical artifact on his eyes, seems like it's more than likely true."

You Su remained silent, neither confirming nor denying.

"Wow, you're the kid that Wangshu fairy brought onto the island?" Ao Yu exclaimed, half envious, half resentful.

"Your name isn't on the Celestial Pride List, truly the cultivators of the Human Race are blind." Ao Yunlie sincerely praised.

In fact, this was indeed because You Su was too low-key, not caring for such superficial fame, and the minimum standard of the Celestial Pride List was all in the Condensed Water Upper Realm.

"No need for idle chitchat, let's get straight to the point." You Su didn't buy into this, his tone indifferent.

"Alright." Ao Yunlie sat up straighter, "Mr. You, do you think what the person said before dying is true or false?"

"He wouldn't have lied to me; it wouldn't help him live."

Moreover, these two people without invitations still entered the island, which is the best proof. Otherwise, apart from grabbing the invitation, the lifesaving item, there would be no need to kill Huang Xi.

"Then Mr. You, why do you think Zhengyang True Immortal wants these people to enter the island?"

"Of course, it's because the external pressure is too great, with pressure from all sides, and the three hundred sixty spots don't satisfy the outsiders' desires. Zhengyang True Immortal does this to appease various emotions." Ao Yu answered quickly.

Ao Yunlie glanced at his brother, sighing as he shook his head like he was regretful.

"You are Zhengyang True Immortal, at the pinnacle of the world, still worrying about the eyes of these ants?"

Ao Yu pondered for a moment, shaking his head repeatedly.

"You love to eat sand-scaled fish from the East Sea, but they are delicate and easily die, making it difficult to transport them from the coast to Star Shining Divine Mountain. But if you put a dogfish, the sand-scaled fish's natural enemy, into the fish tank, the sand-scaled fish will speed up swimming to avoid being eaten by the dogfish, coming to you lively. Now, do you understand Zhengyang True Immortal's intention?"

Ao Yu was silent for a long time and then replied, "He wants us to be eaten alive by him?"

Upon hearing this, Ao Yunlie and the woman were both taken aback, and Ao Yunlie scolded angrily:

"Mind your words! I told you to read Human Race's books but you don't! You can't even grasp this basic logic!"

Ao Yu quickly covered his mouth, knowing well the trouble caused by careless words, dropping a bead of cold sweat:

"Zhengyang True Immortal, forgive me, I said something foolish without thinking, please don't take offense..."

Ao Yunlie sighed and shook his head, "Zhengyang True Immortal adds external stimuli to keep us invited ones invigorated and even to inspire our potential."

"But... Zhengyang True Immortal's selection of us three hundred sixty certainly means he acknowledges us, not choosing others has its reasons. Letting so many failed candidates in is like sending them to die, like these two fools." Ao Yu questioned again.

"Yet some die because of this, don't they? These people are the touchstone sent by Zhengyang True Immortal to test the quality of us three hundred sixty."

"This cost is too high... This will cause many people and demons to die, right?"

"All for that hint of Celestial Awakening Spiritual Light..."

Ao Yunlie also sighed, suddenly realizing he'd slipped into his habit of lecturing his cousin, forgetting the question was originally directed at the young man in front of him.

He wanted to speak again, but saw You Su had already begun filling the grave. The burial was nearly complete during their conversation.

You Su wasn't concerned with them, instead pulling out the large hemp bag. He checked the items inside, found the Floating Light Grass still there, along with a large piece of White Spirit Glue, presumably what Huang Xi prepared for his junior disciple sister.

He bowed to the lonely grave, placed the hemp bag into the Qiankun Bag, deciding he'd deliver Huang Xi's gesture to his Sect if given the chance, as he did receive the gift after all, it should be reciprocated.

Ao Yunlie watched all this quietly, then called out to the departing You Su:

"Mr. You, please wait."

"What else?" You Su seemed impatient.

"To be honest, I want to invite Mr. You to join us." Ao Yunlie finally revealed his true intention.

Ao Yu was shocked upon hearing this, "Brother, he's from the Human Race! He's not a demon, how can he join?"

"He's not an ordinary human." Ao Yunlie pressed the half-standing Ao Yu back down, "Miss from the Snake Race is his junior disciple sister; if he were someone who hates demons, the Snake Race's second miss couldn't have stayed in Profound Sky Sect for so long."

"But... that's still a different race! Even if you want to build a force to help you find the inheritance, wouldn't gathering our Demon Race be better? Brother's reputation is much better than those few from the Demon Race, surely more demons will follow you!" Ao Yu said excitedly.

"Ao Yu, remember some demons can be more terrifying than humans."

Ao Yunlie's flamboyant golden hair under the firelight was like the sun, but his eyes held worry for the state of the Demon Race. If they were truly united, they wouldn't be trapped on a single continent.

"I, Ao Yunlie, make friends not based on race, but on character." He looked again at the departing You Su, raising his head and speaking loudly, "I can tell Mr. You is someone worth befriending. Join me, and I can share the inheritance with Mr. You. Everyone willing to walk with me, Ao Yunlie, can share the inheritance."

"Others would rather kill all their competitors to monopolize inheritance, you seem to be the opposite."

You Su had to admit, Ao Yunlie's whole demeanor was indeed different from ordinary Celestial nominees, with a distinct grandeur but not overly domineering.

"There is an old saying among humans, that there's strength in numbers, I deeply agree. The inheritance is just one thing, but the Celestial Awakening Spiritual Light won't extinguish if shared with a second person, so why not work together rather than fight to the death? How does Mr. You see it?"

"Do you want to be a Saint?"

"A Saint saves all beings, I can't be a Saint because I only choose those I trust." Ao Yunlie's eyes burned brightly.

"Unfortunately, I am used to being solitary." You Su calmly declined.

"Now on Celestial Awakening Island, the three major forces are outsiders, Human Race, and Demon Race, does Mr. You intend to remain independent?"

You Su balanced the sword in his hand, then asked, "Why not?"

"Hey, my brother explained so clearly, yet you still refuse. The current situation means you can't even dare close your eyes for rest alone, why not travel with us? Isn't it because you're afraid we won't share the Celestial Awakening Spiritual Light with you?" Ao Yu was clearly disgruntled with You Su's ungratefulness, patting his chest, "We can all swear a great oath to the Heavenly Dao, how can you not believe? As for life, it's impossible we would harm you, we have no grudges, why would we kill you? We could even protect you, and you still won't join?"

You Su furrowed his brows; the Heavenly Dao great oath indeed showed Ao Yunlie's sincerity and determination to gather heroes.

"Mr. You, please reconsider. I am Ho Xiangran of the Snow Feather Crane Race, just an ordinary tribe in Dngying, yet Mr. Ao did not disdain my lack of strength, inviting me warmly and proactively promising me with a Heavenly Dao great oath. He truly wants to unite everyone." The female demon cultivator also persuaded kindly.

Upon hearing, You Su gave Ao Yunlie a deep look, feeling this demon truly had some spirit:

"I appreciate your kindness, but I have other allies. Please seek someone else."

Ao Yunlie looked regretful, "Alright, alliances must not be forced, Miss He, Ao Yu, let's go."

"Please wait, I have a question I want to ask." You Su seemed to remember something and called to the three demons.

Ao Yu held no good attitude, "You're not one of us, why answer you?"

"Ao Yu!" Ao Yunlie scolded his brother, Ao Yu grudgingly shut his mouth.

"Mr. You, feel free to ask, not being allies doesn't mean we can't be friends."

You Su pursed his lips, deciding to exchange information he got from Huang Xi with Ao Yunlie.

To show sincerity, he first informed them the Celestial Awakening Island was actually much larger than it seemed.

"It's actually like this, seems there are plenty more places worth exploring." Ao Yunlie suddenly understood, "Please ask, Mr. You."

But just then, Ao Yunlie's expression suddenly changed, and the three demons glanced at each other before simultaneously taking out a glowing fragment of bone from their arms.

"Some demon race is in trouble!"

With these words, the three demons immediately began to leave.

"Hey, I haven't even asked my question!"

You Su called anxiously and had no choice but to follow.