Celestial Dragon Sword Venerable

However, Feng Cailuo didn’t seem to have any intention of seducing or charming Ye Tianling. Her bewitching aura lasted only a moment before completely dissipating.

"I’m going to tell you something important now. This is not a joke."

Feng Cailuo’s tone grew serious.

Something stirred in Ye Tianling’s heart, and he watched Feng Cailuo with clear eyes.

"I’ll take you to the Thousand Shadows Pool. You will help me awaken someone. I know you should be able to awaken her."

A thought struck Ye Tianling. He knew that once they reached the Thousand Shadows Pool, the truth behind certain matters would likely come to light.

For instance, who Feng Cailuo really was.

And who was the person they needed to awaken.

Even now, Feng Cailuo hadn’t revealed any information about this person. This meant either her identity was incredibly special, or it was something that could not be spoken of.

Things that could not be spoken of in this world were always taboos—like information about the Time Axis, or certain Supreme Daos that could not be passed down.

"Me? You’re so powerful, yet you can’t do it. How could I possibly be capable?"

Ye Tianling hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"Trust me. After you awaken her, you will receive an immense reward. Of course, you should also be more than willing to awaken her."

Feng Cailuo also remained silent for a good while before speaking.

She didn’t elaborate.

"Who is she? What do I need to do?"

Ye Tianling frowned.

"You’ll know once we get to the Thousand Shadows Pool."

Feng Cailuo said lightly, but she had reined in her emotions, becoming somewhat cold again.

Just as Ye Tianling had expected, Feng Cailuo did not discuss the specifics.

"If you were in my shoes, would you willingly help?"

Ye Tianling retorted.

Feng Cailuo nodded slightly. "Of course not. But once you go to the Thousand Shadows Pool, you will understand many things."

Ye Tianling looked at Feng Cailuo, and she did not avoid his gaze.

"Have we met before?"

"We have."

"What was our relationship like?"

"We were on good terms."

"Then who are you, really?"

"I am Feng Cailuo."

"Is there a point to that answer?"

"Is there any point in you asking so many questions? Just admit you’re too scared to go to the Thousand Shadows Pool and be done with it! But Ye Tianling, if you don’t do this, you will regret it for the rest of your life."

"Is that so? Then I’d rather regret it for a lifetime. I refuse to go."

"Are you sure? If you’re sure you won’t go, I’ll send you to participate in the assessment right now."

"Are you serious?"

"One can only enter the Thousand Shadows Pool willingly and with a sincere heart. As for who to awaken... who do you think is worth awakening? And who, if not awakened, would cause you a lifetime of regret?"

Feng Cailuo turned to look at Ye Tianling, her gaze even colder.

But after saying this, her face suddenly turned pale, and she coughed up a mouthful of blood for no apparent reason.

"Hm? You suffered a backlash? I’m sorry. I think I know now. You’re from... the Ji Family? Or the Divine Hall of Life?"

Ye Tianling gasped, his heart trembling slightly.

"No need to apologize, and don’t ask any more questions. You know that some things should not be said. Speaking them brings only dire consequences, with no benefits whatsoever.

What you need to understand, you will surely understand once you enter the Thousand Shadows Pool.

I did indeed suffer a backlash. It’s somewhat severe, but not fatal.

If your apology is sincere, then use that sincerity to awaken ’her.’ If you’re willing to give a little more, things will be even better after she’s awakened."

As she spoke, Feng Cailuo gave Ye Tianling a deep bow and added, "Whether we succeed or fail, thank you for this."

Ye Tianling took a deep breath, shook his head, and said, "You don’t have to thank me. Before, when you went after Ji Yun and repelled the Heaven and Earth Elders from the Dao Transformation Ancestral Land, you gave them a warning. On the surface, it was a show of force, but the real reason was to protect me, wasn’t it? I see that very clearly. So, regarding this matter at the Thousand Shadows Pool, whether it’s for you or for ’her,’ I will do everything in my power.

She has sacrificed so much for me. It’s only right that I sacrifice something in return, isn’t it?"

As he spoke, Ye Tianling let out another deep sigh. "To be honest, I had many doubts before... many, many things I didn’t understand. But after seeing your power, I’ve mostly figured it out. And now, this Thousand Shadows Pool... it’s a trap, isn’t it? Or rather, a setup designed to resurrect ’her.’ And I... I’ve never really escaped my role as a ’seed,’ have I? When I was on the verge of an epiphany, I was targeted for assassination. That crossed a line for all of you, which is why you flew into such a rage, right?

And making the Heaven and Earth Elders kneel to me... they weren’t actually kneeling to me. They were kneeling to ’her,’ weren’t they?

After all, her status is so noble. And me? In your eyes, I’m basically nothing, right?

A seed? Just a seed, and nothing more.

Now is the time for the harvest, isn’t it?"

Ye Tianling spoke calmly. He suddenly understood.

But he wasn’t disappointed.

Because Feng Cailuo and the others were trying to save ’her,’ and Ye Tianling wanted to save ’her’ as well.

The only difference was that they were using any means necessary, scheming from all sides. He, on the other hand, was simply acting with sincerity.

But sincerity, it seemed, was far from enough.

"You... you’re very clever. Don’t worry. After you are ’harvested,’ you absolutely will not die! Otherwise, Feng Chaoge wouldn’t have used the Star Disc to help you comprehend the Celestial Dao Rule Domain and escape the Buried Soul Star Domain."

Feng Cailuo looked at him in disbelief, but after a long silence, she replied softly.

"I see. This way, everything makes sense. Some things weren’t unmentionable; you were just afraid I’d figure it out, weren’t you? Now, you don’t have to be so guarded anymore."

Ye Tianling sighed and said lightly.

"You really are clever. Rest assured, after you complete this task, a true Law will be bestowed upon you. This will allow you to reap the greatest rewards from the Hidden Dragon Demon Cave and, in one fell swoop, break through to the Sword Tribulation Realm. You’ll be able to reach the Sword Tribulation Realm before you even turn twenty.

Although you will lose your Four Divine Bodies, Soul Talent, and Mechanical Heart, you will be able to specialize more in your father’s bloodline. Your father’s bloodline is far more profound than you imagine.

Furthermore, your mother, Long Qingzhuo, knows all of this. She also hopes you will specialize in the Fiery Sun Sword Body and abandon your other miscellaneous Talents. Because those were never meant to be yours in the first place."

At this point, Ye Tianling had already glimpsed the truth, so Feng Cailuo decided to lay all her cards on the table.

"After doing all this, once Yueqi awakens, how will you face her? Do you have any idea what she is willing to sacrifice for me?"

Ye Tianling shook his head and sighed.

In the eyes of Feng Cailuo and the others, Ji Yueqi was merely the Life Goddess.

What they didn’t know, however, was that the Life Goddess, Ji Yueqi, was in fact the next incarnation of the Mechanical Heart’s will—a life lived for the sole purpose of finding the Inheritor of the Huaxia Dragon Soul Divine Blood Inheritance.

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