Chapter 39: The Courage to Pursue Immortality, Farewell Third Senior Brother
Chen Changsheng’s words left Zuo Xinghe stunned for a moment.
“Sir, you… how could you be an Undertaker?”
“Why can’t I be an Undertaker? Don’t forget, I sell coffins, and I handle everything from A to Z.”
“Is it strange that someone who specializes in collecting and burying corpses would have the title of Undertaker?”
Facing Chen Changsheng’s response, Zuo Xinghe was speechless again.
Because although Chen Changsheng’s words sounded strange, they seemed logically sound.
Seeing this, Chen Changsheng smiled, “When facing certain information, living beings often exaggerate or choose to say what benefits them.”
“After many people pass on the message, the original truth becomes distorted.”
“To find the truth from various legends, you need to calm down and understand the essence of the matter.”
“When you achieve this, you can restore the past truth from some clues.”
After saying this, Chen Changsheng summoned his flying sword and then left the battleship.
Seeing Chen Changsheng leave, Zuo Xinghe immediately shouted, “Sir, where are you going?”
“I’m not good at fighting, so I’ll temporarily stay out of this matter.”
“Although Xuanwu Kingdom is strong, it won’t destroy Night Moon Nation anytime soon. I’ll go take care of some things first, and come back after a while.”
As Chen Changsheng’s words fell into Zuo Xinghe’s ears, Chen Changsheng had long disappeared.
After Chen Changsheng vanished, Left Emperor appeared beside Zuo Xinghe.
Looking at the direction where Chen Changsheng had gone, Zuo Xinghe hesitated and said, “Father Emperor, why didn’t you stop him?”
“Aren’t you afraid he’ll run away?”
Facing Zuo Xinghe’s doubts, the Left Emperor said calmly, “You are clever, but your experience is still lacking.”
“To put it more accurately, you cannot yet distinguish between people.”
“If one day you can see through Chen Changsheng, you will have the qualifications to control Xuanwu Kingdom.”
“Unfortunately, I don’t have enough time left; the path ahead must be walked by yourself.”
Hearing these words, a hint of reluctance flashed in Zuo Xinghe’s eyes.
“Father Emperor, do you really have to go to the Ancient Forbidden Ground?”
“Perhaps there are other ways to extend your life.”
Seeing the confusion in Zuo Xinghe’s eyes, the Left Emperor smiled.
“You are too much like me. Back then, I was just like you.”
“Humble in seeking advice, yet disdainful of everything.”
“In my youth, I always thought nothing could challenge me, especially regarding lifespan issues.”
“At that time, I believed that one should live as a hero and d*e as a valiant spirit.”
“Live with passion and d*e with grace, that lingering life was the most detestable thing to me.”
“But after living for over two thousand years, I changed.”
Listening to the Left Emperor’s words, Zuo Xinghe silently lowered his head without commenting.
Seeing this, the Left Emperor smiled and continued, “Among all my brothers, you despise me the most.”
“You think the once mighty Father Emperor has become weak, and that your Father Emperor dares not face d*ath.”
“Thump!”
As he spoke, Zuo Xinghe instantly knelt down.
However, facing Zuo Xinghe’s actions, the Left Emperor did not stop and continued, “Your view is both right and wrong.”
“It is right because you should have this thought now.”
“It is wrong because you want to underestimate me too much.”
“Mortals often praise love with descriptions like ‘sea dries up, rocks crumble,’ ‘the sea turns into fields.'”
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“Because in their perception, stones do not decay, and the sea never dries up.”
“But when you see a stone slowly turn to dust, or an endless sea become a vast plain.”
“That’s when you realize that time is the greatest enemy of all living beings.”
“It is powerful enough to change everything, including those things we once considered truths.”
“You only know that facing d*ath requires courage, but you don’t know that knowing d*ath and still pursuing immortality requires even greater courage.”
“If you were in my position, would you have the courage to pursue immortality like I do?”
Facing the Left Emperor’s words, Zuo Xinghe pondered seriously.
After a long silence, Zuo Xinghe said word by word, “Your Majesty, I do not have this courage.”
“Hahaha!”
“Lacking this courage is also a good thing. At least your future is stable.”
“If possible, you must rely heavily on Chen Changsheng in the future.”
Hearing this, Zuo Xinghe frowned.
“Why?”
“Because Chen Changsheng has something I don’t have.”
“Ten years ago, when you were training in the Demon Beast Mountains, you were later saved by Chen Changsheng.”
“In fact, I have always been guarding you, but you couldn’t notice it.”
“I heard every word of your conversation with Chen Changsheng. From that moment, I became interested in this coffin-selling fellow.”
“Then I observed him for ten years. Ten years may not be long for a cultivator, but it is enough for a cultivator to undergo some changes.”
“Yet after ten years, the current Chen Changsheng is still the same as before.”
“As if time has no effect on him.”
“Cultivators seek change, as only change can break through barriers.”
“A country seeks stability, only stability ensures a longer existence.”
“Although I am the emperor of Xuanwu Kingdom, I am also a cultivator. Now is the time I seek change.”
“But you have a long road ahead, so you must seek stability.”
“With Chen Changsheng assisting you, your future path will be smoother.”
Upon hearing this, Zuo Xinghe hesitated, “But Chen Changsheng seems uninterested in power?”
“This is your business. I can’t do everything for you; some things you must do yourself.”
With that, the Left Emperor turned and left.
Zuo Xinghe remained kneeling, frowning as if deep in thought.
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Shangqing View.
Li Jinshui lay weakly on the ground, next to him was a newly dug hole.
And with only one remaining eye, he could no longer see.
At this moment, the sound of footsteps on fallen leaves echoed, and Li Jinshui, who was about to close his eyes, suddenly struggled.
“Little Junior Brother, is it you?”
Seeing the once free-spirited Third Senior Brother in such a sorry state, Chen Changsheng pursed his lips and softly said, “Third Senior Brother, it’s me.”
Hearing the familiar voice, Li Jinshui smiled.
“I knew you would come. You always keep your promises.”
Seeing this, Chen Changsheng helped Li Jinshui up.
“Senior Brother, you are about to d*e. I should quickly change your funeral clothes for you.”
“When your body cools down, changing clothes will be very troublesome.”
