Chapter 595: The Price of Divinity
Chapter 595: The Price of Divinity
The night was as dark as water, and the fire on the hillside illuminated an area of three zhang around. Bai Sheng listened to Gu An's tale of the Celestial Spirit Deity, his mind captivated and his face filled with disbelief.
There truly existed such a being beyond the heavens.
The decisive and nearly invincible Celestial Spirit Deity inspired awe in Bai Sheng.
"Even the strongest of gods have their desires. For the sake of an ultimate treasure, he was determined to destroy the vast universe, and for this, he paid a painful price. A more formidable force cast him into the cycle of reincarnation, forcing him to endure the suffering of mortals."
Gu An spoke with a sigh, stirring up a storm of emotions within Bai Sheng.
Bai Sheng couldn't help but ask, "So, you know who the Celestial Spirit Deity reincarnated as. Can you ask him to help me?"
In his eyes, the Ninth Heaven of the Immortal Dao was the pinnacle of the cultivation path. The Demon Emperor, having reached the eighth heaven, was already unmatched. The Celestial Spirit Deity must have cultivated to the ninth heaven.
Why would Gu An bring up the Celestial Spirit Deity out of the blue?
There must be a way to find the Celestial Spirit Deity!
Facing Bai Sheng's intense gaze, Gu An replied, "I do know where he is, and if he takes action, he can certainly deal with the Demon Emperor. However..."
"However what?"
"Celestial Deities are only bound by the Heavenly Dao. No one knows their thoughts. Resurrecting him might bring a great calamity upon the world."
After hearing this, Bai Sheng fell silent.
Although he believed Su Jin was the most important, sacrificing the lives of all living beings for her freedom seemed too selfish.
He admitted that he wasn't a saint. He could be selfish, but he couldn't harm the innocent.
Shen Zhen watched as Bai Sheng struggled with his thoughts, finding it amusing. She wondered if Bai Sheng's feelings for Su Jin would change after he regained the Celestial Spirit Deity's will.
Bai Sheng clenched his teeth and asked, "Is there another way? If the price of saving her is the lives of all living beings, including mine, Su Jin's, and yours, then it's meaningless."
Gu An spoke with a profound tone, "Of course there is. You can make the Celestial Spirit Deity change his ways and become the god that the people desire."
"How can I do that?" Bai Sheng furrowed his brows in response.
After entering the cultivation world, he had felt his own mediocrity. There were countless individuals with talents far surpassing his own. His progress so far was entirely due to Su Jin's assistance.
How could someone like him convince a Celestial Deity?
He didn't think he could be the protagonist of this story.
As he waited anxiously for an answer, Gu An's gaze lingered on him, half-smiling, which only added to Bai Sheng's confusion.
Suddenly, Bai Sheng's expression changed, his face turning pale, and his eyes widening in shock. His body began to tremble.
"Could I be the reincarnation of the Celestial Spirit Deity?"
Bai Sheng suppressed the turbulent emotions within and asked cautiously.
Gu An's eyes met his, and he said, "If you become him, Su Jin will become less important in your heart, but your will can make him help you rescue her."
Upon hearing this, Bai Sheng's face darkened.
"Don't rush. You have time to make your choice. The night is long, so why not reflect on this life?"
As Gu An spoke, he raised his hand, and a plucked fat chicken appeared in his grasp. He began to roast it.
Shen Zhen added from the side, "Add more cumin."
This was the first complete sentence she had spoken since arriving before Bai Sheng.
Bai Sheng watched the fat chicken in Gu An's hands, his thoughts drifting back to the distant past.
...
Within a quiet palace, Su Jin sat before a massive bronze mirror, gazing at her beautiful reflection with empty eyes.
She began to feel weary.
She had spent ten thousand years searching for Bai Sheng and over ten thousand years helping him on his cultivation path. Yet, there always seemed to be endless troubles hindering their journey.
She even wondered if Bai Sheng would be better off without her.
She finally understood that in life, there was always suffering, and no one could be eternally happy and content.
Instead of being eternally dissatisfied, it was better to reflect on the moments they had shared.
Su Jin began to reminisce about her carefree days with Bai Sheng, and a sweet smile appeared on her face.
At this moment, a graceful figure emerged from the darkness behind her. It was a female demon in a purple dress, with a slender figure and a delicate face. Her cheeks were adorned with several small purple scales, and she approached Su Jin, bowing slightly.
"Your Highness, I heard that His Majesty has invited the Human Realm's Demon Emperor to be his guest. This grand wedding is no small matter. It will be the moment when His Majesty demonstrates his influence to all the demons in the world, and Your Highness will also become renowned throughout the land."
The purple-dressed demoness spoke softly, her voice filled with admiration and longing.
Su Jin calmly replied, "It seems that His Majesty has even greater ambitions."
"Yes, there are countless Demon Emperors, Demon Kings, and Demon Lords in this world. The Human Realm has the Dao Court to unify everything, but the Demon Realm has no absolute ruler. His Majesty wants to become that kind of existence." The purple-dressed demoness continued.
Su Jin remained silent, listening to her talk about the tumultuous affairs of the Demon Realm.
She couldn't help but sigh in her heart.
The world was indeed vast, and it was already remarkable that she had managed to enjoy so many years of freedom with Bai Sheng. How many couples in love could stay together for so long?
She knew that Bai Sheng would come to rescue her again, but it was impossible for him to take her away. She could only let go of this love to save him.
Su Jin's eyes gradually turned cold, as she buried her love deep within her heart.
"By the way, Your Highness, a cultivator has recently appeared in the city, claiming to be a servant of the Heavenly Dao. He serves a true immortal deity, and he says that a divine immortal will be born in our Demon City. His Majesty values him highly and allows him to roam freely in the city, but we don't know if it's true or not."
The purple-dressed demoness pinched her chin, deep in thought.
Su Jin became interested and asked, "A cultivator? What's his name?"
"He calls himself Wu Dao Xian."
"Wu Dao Xian? That sounds quite rebellious."
"Your Highness, don't speak recklessly, or he might overhear you."
...
The sun shone brightly, and the weather was neither windy nor rainy.
Gu An, Shen Zhen, and Bai Sheng entered the main gate of the Demon City, gazing at the magnificent and endless streets ahead. Shen Zhen was amazed.
"I never imagined that the Demon Realm would be so prosperous, and there are many cultivators coming and going." Shen Zhen sighed.
The demons here were all powerful and had taken human form. At first glance, it looked like a human city, but upon closer inspection, many still retained their original demon features.
The city was vast and boundless, with mountains within its boundaries, creating an uneven landscape. The streets were bustling with noise, and in the sky, various mounts and magical treasures flew by, leaving one dazzled.
This was Bai Sheng's first time visiting this Demon City, and just witnessing its prosperity made him feel immense pressure.
Not to mention cultivation, the Demon Emperor alone was capable of establishing such a city, which was far beyond his abilities.
At least the Demon Emperor could bring prosperity to a region, but what about him? Aside from his cheap love for Su Jin, what meaning did his existence in this world hold?
Gu An looked at Bai Sheng and smiled, "If you want, you can start anytime."
Bai Sheng took a deep breath and said, "I'd like to take a walk around before making a decision."
"Let's go together. There's also someone in the city I'd like to see," Gu An said with a soft laugh, a playful glint in his eyes.
I didn't expect that guy to still be alive!
(End of Chapter)
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