Chapter 1006: Chapter 56: Three Lives Hall
Xiao Jie was surprised when he heard the invitation from the three.
Heaven Repair Alliance? The name itself sounded impressive, carrying a heavy duty. However—he instinctively glanced behind the three. Could it be that such a renowned “Heaven Repair Alliance” was only composed of these three?
“May I inquire about the purpose of your alliance?” Xiao Jie cautiously asked.
Lin Xuance replied passionately, “The world is now on the brink of disaster, calamities abound! Many Immortals are disheartened and watching helplessly, but someone must take action! We established this alliance with the ambition to save the collapsing Nine States world! If we Immortals abandon our duty and shrink back, won’t all creation truly face extinction?”
“But Daoist Shen Jizi once said, this is a doomed situation, and every effort is just futile, like an ant trying to move a tree,” Xiao Jie gently expressed Shen Jizi’s viewpoint.
“That’s nonsense!” Lin Xuance sternly denied, “If fear of failure stops us from acting, then there truly is no chance! But as long as we act with full might, there is always a glimmer of hope! Sui Feng Daoist, you’ve just ascended the Immortal Rank; surely you still hold affection and ties to the mortal realm, unlike other Daoists who have long been detached from worldly matters and now possess hearts as still as ancient wells. Why not join us and create this great endeavor of world salvation?”
Yet Xiao Jie hesitated internally. Saving the world sounds grand, but even a big shot like Shen Jizi chose to “give up,” so what chance of success can these few have? Besides, the Nine States world to him felt more like an immersive game world; his initial purpose was to gain Strength and become an Immortal and God, not to be a savior. Now that his goal is achieved, he naturally wishes to enjoy the carefree pleasure that Extraordinary Power brings. Once he resurrects his friends, wouldn’t roaming the world be delightful? For an Immortal, being unrestrained is the essence, and saving the world sounds very troublesome.
Though thinking this inwardly, he couldn’t outright refuse them on the surface. After all, saving the world is “politically correct,” even if one doesn’t wish to get involved, it’s impolite to say so directly; a decent excuse is always needed.
He sighed with a hard expression, “Alas, it’s not that I don’t wish to join. It’s just that I have more urgent matters to attend to right now. Many of my companions sacrificed themselves to help me achieve the Immortal Path. The most crucial task now is finding a way to resurrect them; otherwise, I won’t feel at peace, and my Daoist heart will be blemished. Perhaps… once this is resolved, I can discuss the path to salvation with you all?”
But Lin Xuance seemed to entirely miss the fact that this was a pretext for delaying, and instead was overjoyed, “I knew Sui Feng Daoist still has enthusiasm! Great! With you on board, our Heaven Repair Alliance has that much more hope!”
Xiao Jie was speechless: Wait, wait, I think I didn’t agree, did I? Can’t even tell these are just pleasantries? Has this Dangmo Real Man been an Immortal for too long, completely out of touch with human affairs?
“Sui Feng, should you need anything, just speak up! If you encounter trouble going to the Netherworld to retrieve people, I can go with you! If Yama refuses to let them go, I’ll accompany you in ‘reasoning’ with him!” Lin Xuance enthusiastically patted his chest.
Xiao Jie inwardly called out no, a debt of gratitude is the hardest to repay, and he felt he should handle the resurrection of his friends on his own, quickly saying, “Thank you for your kindness, Lin. If I truly run into an insurmountable problem, I will surely seek Lin’s assistance.”
All along, Miao Fa Yuanjun had been watching coldly from the sidelines. Suddenly, she spoke, her voice as cool as a spring: “Sui Feng Daoist has just entered the registry of Immortals, surely there are many things concerning the affairs of Immortals that remain unclear. Why not take this opportunity to ask questions? The three of us are here, perhaps we can help clear some doubts for you.”
The Martial Arts Immortal promptly agreed: “Right, right. We should help the Daoist clear his doubts!”
This time, Xiao Jie did not refuse. Asking some questions didn’t accrue obligations, and he realized these three indeed intended to win him over and would likely provide thorough answers. He did indeed have many accumulated queries, and having free high-level “advisors” was naturally beneficial.
“Then, thank you, Daoists. I indeed have many matters I wish to inquire about.”
“The first matter relates to the ‘Wuming Taoist’. What is his plan, what has he done, and why does it seem Daoist Shen Jizi… pays him little mind?” This was a point Xiao Jie couldn’t comprehend. The Wuming Taoist had schemes affecting all Immortals, and might even be secretly among them, laying down numerous enigmatic moves. If it were him, he couldn’t tolerate it and would surely root him out. Shen Jizi possesses profound Mana; why is he so serene about this?
“The Wuming Taoist has countless avatars, spread throughout the mortal realm,” Miao Fa Yuanjun explained, “but these avatars seem to concentrate solely on one thing: disseminating the ‘Unnamed Taoist Scripture’. We’ve all seen some of it, but it’s truly hard to fathom the mysteries within; it appears unremarkable, just detailing basics of cultivation and enlightenment in the Immortal Path.”
He also seems to have been involved in many events throughout history, yet it’s difficult to grasp his true purpose, as if he leaves traces everywhere, but upon scrutiny, no clear patterns emerge. Daoist Shen Jizi speculates that his schemes hold deep meaning and must wait for the right circumstances to reveal themselves; he may either harbor intentions of world extinction or have a mission of salvation, with no other possible alternative.”
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Yet he quickly realized: Shen Jizi has already concluded the Nine States world is doomed to destruction, beyond rescue. In that case, whether the Wuming Taoist intends to destroy or save the world might make little difference to Shen Jizi. Anyway, it’s bound to end soon; even if the Wuming Taoist wishes to hasten the process, it doesn’t matter. If it can’t be saved, he has no energy to care how others wish to meddle with it.