Chapter 1126: Chapter 752: City of No Pretense (Part 2)
Heavenly Dao, merciless, arises.
"Can others really take these away?" Xiang Beifei stared at the five floating characters in the air.
"It depends on whether they can emerge from their own pasts." Kongcheng sighed.
"Has anyone ever emerged?" Xiang Beifei asked again.
"Five."
Kongcheng looked at Xiang Beifei mournfully.
Xiang Beifei shrugged; the number didn’t seem very large.
"I’m going to spread the news first, thank you!"
Xiang Beifei didn’t hesitate any longer and immediately left the city wall, waved to Li Qianluo, and they left together to spread the news.
Kongcheng looked at the disappearing figure of Xiang Beifei, smiled bitterly, "Even a wanderer has roots, so it is!"
His smile had been weathered over time, as if accustomed to the world’s vicissitudes, empty and lonely.
——
The City of No Pretense reappeared, five Dao Stones gathered at the city wall, free comprehension of the Dao!
The explosive news swept through countless cities in the Edge Corner Airspace!
Whether it was the Dao Stones or the City of No Pretense, they were hot topics of discussion in the Edge Corner Airspace lately, and now suddenly appearing together, they received unprecedented attention. Especially upon hearing that one could freely comprehend the Dao outside of the City of No Pretense, there was even more enthusiasm.
In no time, powerful experts started moving, headed to the City of No Pretense, able to comprehend the Dao for free, without needing to use resources, and without the worry of the Dao Palace seizing them, how could one pass up such a great opportunity?
But within two days, the City of No Pretense was surrounded layer upon layer; the Dao Stones left by Ancestral Dao Realm seniors even brought out countless hidden old monsters, but upon hearing it was the City of No Pretense, many experts abandoned their plans to seize them.
Soon enough, various regions for Dao comprehension were marked out outside the City of No Pretense, competing with each other to secure a good spot.
This naturally also included the Human Race!
In human race’s council hall.
With Luo Shanyou and Fu Yuzi representing several elders held a very serious meeting, the point of discussion was about the Dao Stones.
"Luo and I went to take a distant look, those five Dao Stones are indeed mysterious. Although we do not yet know what the complete phrase is, the known ’Heavenly Dao merciless’ four characters contain profound Dao embryos, benefitting even me immensely."
Fu Yuzi spoke with a heavy brow.
As soon as he said this, all the elders present frowned.
Fu Yuzi was at the Ascended Dao Stage, currently the most powerful in the Human Race. The Dao Stones could benefit them, making these Dao Stones extraordinary.
Now the Human Race was weakened, and enhancing their strength was something everyone strived for. Although they had heard of Dao Stones before, due to poverty and being wanted by the Dao Palace, they naturally had no aspirations.
But now, unknown reasons brought the Dao Stones above the City of No Pretense, where all cultivators could observe for free, tempting their hearts.
If possible, Fu Yuzi would have wanted to comprehend the Dao right there.
However, at that time, he dared not get too involved, as there were Dao Palace individuals hidden, fearing deep involvement might lead to trouble with Dao Palace and becoming difficult to escape.
"What are Elder Fu Yuzi’s current thoughts?" Shen Xinshui asked below.
Elder Fu Yuzi replied, "The Dao Stones were left by Ancestral Dao Realm experts, everyone should understand that the Ancestral Dao Realm cultivates true Human Dao. These five Dao Stones are invaluable to us, perhaps we could consider finding a place outside the City of No Pretense to observe."
Luo Shanyou nodded slightly, "The Dao embryos in the Dao Stones are also enlightening to us Human Race. If we lead parts of the elders to the City of No Pretense in batches, one responsible for alertness, and another for Dao comprehension, it could be feasible."
"No way!"
A voice below staunchly opposed.
Everyone turned their heads to see Chu Jun.
These past days, Chu Jun’s hair seemed to have whitened, his spirit appeared worn-out, yet his voice remained steady: "Can’t step out recklessly!"
"The Dao Stones significantly help in boosting our cultivation, and there exists countless races in the void; we only need to blend in slightly, there won’t be any problem. I can be responsible for this, taking one person each time, I stand guard, you focus on Dao comprehension." Fu Yuzi said.
But Chu Jun’s attitude remained firm: "It’s still too dangerous! The Dao Stones might cause internal strife among Dao Palace elders, showing Dao Palace’s immense concern over this matter! They will definitely place various personnel in the vicinity, we, the Human Race... can’t endure losing anyone anymore."
He almost ground out the last words through clenched teeth.
Rather than saying it’s the Human Race, it’s more about his grandson Chu Xi.
He knew the execution date for Chu Xi; although the news came about the Dao Palace elders causing internal strife, leading to the destruction of Jingxi City, he doubted Chu Xi would survive.
Three elders of the Ascended Dao Stage clashed, decimating a city, Chu Xi was merely a ten-year-old child, untrained, how could he survive in such circumstances?
Chu Jun dared not look at Chu Xi’s life spark now, knowing it was extinguished, looking at it would only deepen his sorrow and guilt.
He even harbored an absurdly hopeful thought, perhaps little Chu Xi was still alive? Although he knew the chance was zero, as long as he didn’t look at the life spark, there remained a sliver of possibility in his heart.
He realized he was deceiving himself, but at this point, deceiving himself, what difference would it make?
Fu Yuzi looked at Chu Jun, secretly sighing in his heart.
He naturally knew about little Chu Xi’s matter, but he was powerless, Chu Jun opposed them visiting the City of No Pretense for dao comprehension largely due to fearing the tragedy of Chu Xi might recur.
Fu Yuzi said, "The rationale holds, hence I plan to bring one elder at a time for maximum safety, once you see the five Dao Stones, you will gain deeper insight into your cultivation. Now all races in the Edge Corner Airspace fervently pursue them, not just for saying so lightly."
Luo Shanyou spoke, "No matter what, we can’t let fear stop us, can’t just shut ourselves due to some unfortunate events. To thrive and secure a footing in the Edge Corner Airspace, we must enhance everyone’s strength. The Dao Stones present a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
Chu Jun angrily said, "Who can guarantee this isn’t Dao Palace’s plot? Dao Palace dominates the Edge Corner Airspace, rumored to have obtained the Dao Stones earlier, why did they suddenly reach the City of No Pretense?
No one in the Edge Corner Airspace can contend with Dao Palace, no one has the capability to seize Dao Stones from Dao Palace! There must be something fishy! Perhaps Dao Palace deliberately set traps, exploiting your opportunistic mentality, setting traps to lure Human Race experts into their net!"
"Your concerns have indeed been seriously considered, hence I preemptively surveyed..." Fu Yuzi said.
At this moment, Duan Guyan spoke up, "Elder, why not ask the Human King? We should let the Human King decide this."
Luo Shanyou replied, "The Wooden Kirin said the Human King is currently in seclusion, during his cultivation, we mustn’t disturb him."
"Request him? I’m telling you, even if he agrees to your plans, I will never permit those I protect to follow you to their deaths!" Chu Jun said solemnly.
"Death? What death?"
Xiang Beifei’s voice quickly came through, before everyone reacted, he was already present in the hall.
"Greetings to the Human King!"
The elders saw Xiang Beifei arrive and immediately perked up, bowing in salute.
"No need for formalities, what were you discussing about sending people to their deaths?" Xiang Beifei asked.
"It’s like this."
Fu Yuzi explained the plan to bring people to the City of No Pretense for Dao comprehension to Xiang Beifei in detail, then sincerely suggested, "Human King, those five Dao Stones are extraordinary, the Human King might try to comprehend them too, greatly benefiting your cultivation!"