Comprehension Ability: I Forge a Villainous Longevity Family

Chapter 760: Chapter 542: Pause_2

"..."

"Celestial Saint, the elder, still thinks highly of you. Your Ziwei Chen Family is already a staunch ally of the Celestial Saint Palace, sharing the same camp. If you are willing to join the Celestial Saint Palace and inherit the title of Celestial Saint, opposition within and outside the palace should not be significant."

"Hmm, Wang Chuan shouldn’t have any objections. He doesn’t want to take that position either. If a candidate emerges, he might truly descend into the Spirit Realm this time. After all, he has delayed long enough; any further delay might start to affect his condition."

"So, young man, give me a straightforward answer. Are you willing to take on the affairs of the Celestial Saint Palace?"

"Let me make it clear to you, young man, don’t entertain the idea of taking over the Celestial Saint Palace and then running away. I’m warning you, the seat of Celestial Saint isn’t that easy to assume. The succession ceremony imposes real constraints on the successor, based on the fortune of the Celestial Saint Palace and the Human Race, which is unmatched by even the top Taoist Lords of the Spirit Realm."

"..."

Looking at the two of them in front of him exchanging words, almost pushing him onto the position of Celestial Saint, Chen Zhixing weakly spread out his hands: "You two, if you have something to say, just say it straight. Talking these empty words makes me look down on you."

Yimiao raised an eyebrow.

Li Er burst into laughter.

Once Li Er’s laughter subsided, Yimiao spoke in a calm tone: "Indeed, the position of Celestial Saint is challenging to assume. The current Celestial Saint refused me mainly because all previous Celestial Saints were male."

"What do you mean?" Chen Zhixing frowned.

"It’s literal," Yimiao glanced at him. "Like the inheritance of Golden Nature, the inheritance of the Celestial Saint seems to have its own rules. Whereas Golden Nature holds the laws of the world, Celestial Saint inherits the Human Race Dao, which our Celestial Profound Human Race has consolidated over countless years. Each Celestial Saint after acquiring this fruit advances rapidly in cultivation and Tao practice, breaking through to a very high level in a short time. With the First Longevity Emperor’s Weapon, the Celestial Saint Palace, they’re undoubtedly the top figure in the Celestial Profound Realm."

"So, after accepting the title of Celestial Saint, one will be assimilated by the will of previous Celestial Saints contained within the title, right?"

"Almost, but not that exaggerated. To be precise, you’re like a levee, and the consciousness within the Celestial Saint’s position is like a rushing river. If you harmonize with this position without exploding into conflict, it will gradually influence you over the years, finally achieving a harmonious coexistence."

"What if the flood is too great and the levee breaches?"

"How would I know? I haven’t become Celestial Saint!"

"...."

As the only one among them who had romanticized the Celestial Saint’s position and researched it, Yimiao further described to Chen Zhixing what being a Celestial Saint entails.

In general, the consciousness of previous Celestial Saints is like a load of Celestial Saint’s residual souls in one’s brain, constantly teaching, assisting, and supervising you. If Chen Zhixing were to inherit the title after death, his spiritual essence would fall into the Spirit Realm, leaving part of his personality to be retained by the Celestial Saint and passed on to the next.

This could be considered a variant form of immortality; as long as the Celestial Saint’s inheritance persists, even if the cultivator’s soul disperses, part of their personality remains within the Celestial Saint’s inheritance, thus avoiding complete death.

Knowing this, Chen Zhixing naturally answered that he would not take on the role.

He was quite satisfied with his name and didn’t wish to change it.

Nor did he want a bunch of chaotic teachers in his mind pointing fingers at him.

As for him not being tempted by the Celestial Profound First Divine Artifact, the Celestial Saint Palace... well, that’s nonsense!

It’s known that the Celestial Saint Palace, Humanity’s First Divine Weapon, is absolutely above Longevity. Even Yimiao and Li Er cannot fathom the roots of the First Longevity Emperor’s Weapon and have not witnessed its full terrifying potential.

But undoubtedly, in their eyes, the Celestial Saint Palace was of Immortal Treasure level.

Not to mention other aspects; simply the fact that it carries the Human Race’s fortune and is essential for the Celestial Saint’s succession demonstrates its status among humanity.

Unfortunately, it was genuinely not meant for Chen Zhixing.

No matter how strong the Celestial Saint Palace is, Chen Zhixing wouldn’t allow chaotic creatures inside his mind.

Li Er shared a similar view to Chen Zhixing.

Thus, he chose to escape the Cosmic Realm.

To avoid the current Celestial Saint suddenly departing and thrusting all responsibilities onto him.

But could he do the same and thrust the responsibility onto Wang Chuan if things evolved that way?

Don’t be ridiculous!

The thing with Celestial Sainthood is that the original owner must die after succession!

Li Er wasn’t tired of living; how could he let this title land on him!

"Alright, I’ve shared almost all I know with you about the Celestial Profound Realm’s secrets, and the Jade Wave Shuttle Immortal Ship is ready, so I’m planning to depart."

Having explained everything clearly, Li Er sat on the Jade Wave Shuttle Immortal Ship’s deck and waved goodbye to the two with a cheerful smile.

The joy was clear on his face.

A wicked grin of success in passing the buck, leaving Chen Zhixing somewhat frustrated at the sight.

More frustrated than Chen Zhixing was Yimiao!

With a twisted smile, the old witch said to Li Er: "Safe travels! Oh, by the way, I forgot to mention, the Star River Giant Beast that visited Cosmic over twenty thousand years ago seems nearby. If you depart now, the chances of encountering it are high."

Li Er: "???"

"That Star River Giant Beast is nearby? What’s it doing?"

Just as Li Er was about to start his Immortal Ship and bid them ’see you under the stars,’ he was startled by Yimiao’s words and halted the ship’s energy buildup, wearing an expression as if he had seen a ghost.

"What else would it do, but eating leaves?"

While speaking, Yimiao pointed to the land beneath: "Look, although the World Tree is dead, the Star River Giant Beast isn’t aware of the Stone Race people cutting it down back then. Now that the beast is back, who knows how those people are now."

Speaking, Yimiao smirked at Li Er, teasing: ’Go on, dare you to leave.’

Li Er: "..."

He couldn’t leave!

Regardless of whether he would encounter the Star River Giant Beast, just knowing it was arriving made him uneasy to go!

It’s important to know, the Cosmic Realm is currently in a state of descent with the Celestial Profound Realm!

If during this period, the Starry Giant Beast arrives in Cosmic, the Celestial Profound Realm bound with Cosmic certainly wouldn’t escape!

Faced with the petrified Cosmic and its connected Celestial Profound state, such an intelligent Star River Giant Beast wouldn’t miss such a chance to penetrate directly into the core of Celestial Profound Realm!

If it were in usual times, when Celestial Saint’s condition was well, the problem wouldn’t be that serious.

At worst, they would invite Celestial Saint to wield the Celestial Saint Palace’s might to strike the Star River Giant Beast’s head hard.

But in its current near-death condition, even striking the Star River Giant Beast with one blow is uncertain, let alone lifting the Celestial Saint Palace!

And if someone else were to wield the Celestial Saint Palace... achieving one-tenth of its power would already be impressive!

Facing such a situation, could Li Er merely leave?

If he truly left, would he justify his title as an Immortal Venerable?

Stopping the Jade Wave Shuttle Immortal Ship, Li Er spoke after a long silence:

"So, were you serious about us jointly hunting that Starry Giant Beast?"

"What do you think?" Yimiao maintained a cheerful face.

Seeing this, Li Er nodded: "Alright, I’ll resolve this matter before leaving."

After speaking, Li Er turned to Chen Zhixing again: "What about you, young man? What’s your decision?"