Free Web NovelChapter 602: Chapter 90: There’s Nothing Left to Trust
June 8, 2018
Closing the Holy Record, Zhao Chenlu let out a light breath, and then was suddenly discomforted by a beam of light from outside the window, realizing that it was already the next day.
The three of them had been in the room interpreting the Burning Blood Script, and unknowingly, the night had passed. The historical truth from two thousand years ago made them momentarily forget the time.
"So that’s the story, what do you two think?"
The Sect Leader opened his mouth but didn’t know what to say, so he just shook his head, indicating he was at a loss for words.
"What about you, my dear?" Zhao Chenlu asked, while her gaze remained firmly locked on Wang Jiu.
Although the Wang Jiu before her was merely the Sword Spirit projecting his true form through the Illusion Sword Technique, Wang Jiu’s nature was sincere, and he wouldn’t hide his true thoughts because of a projection. His thoughts were plainly written on his face.
Zhao Chenlu had already gleaned what she wanted from Wang Jiu’s expression, but she needed to confirm once more.
"My dear, what do you think?"
Wang Jiu pondered silently.
This was an unprecedentedly complex situation, and he was not adept at handling such complicated negatives.
Since he first possessed a perfect life, the annihilation of the Demon Race had been imprinted deep within his soul as an instinct, surpassing all other instincts.
After all, at the root, the birth of the Celestial Divine Sword was to eliminate the Demon Race and preserve the Jiuzhou Continent. Humanity gathered the continent’s resource essence for a blood sacrifice summoning to survive. If it were solely for the pursuit of the so-called highest realm of the Immortal Dao, humans wouldn’t have been so willing to spend everything.
And after its birth, the situations Wang Jiu faced were always clear-cut: the Demon Race in front, humanity behind, so he just had to forge ahead.
But now, the situation had become strangely complex. The founders of this new world civilization were indeed his deadliest enemy, the Demon Race, and these two painted demons had been acknowledged by this land.
If it had been during the era of the Immortal Demon War, any concession to the Demon Race or indecisiveness on the Demon Race issue would put one in the enemy camp. Back then, it was a life-or-death dichotomy, handled simply and swiftly, perfectly suiting someone like Wang Jiu who favored dividing with one sword stroke.
But now, the situation could no longer be addressed with a simple sword stroke.
How should one treat the Demon Race? According to Jiuzhou Era’s rules, Wang Jiu’s actions would be straightforward: exhaustively restore Sword World’s prosperity, quickly attain world-destroying power, then wield his sword to sweep away the human civilization built by the Demon Race.
Yes, this is a highly rational judgment.
Even though today’s Xiangzhou civilization already resembles the Jiuzhou Era in some aspects, showing vibrant vitality with limitless potential, as if it only needs time to restore human civilization’s glory... fundamentally, this was granted by the Demon Race, and considering Xiangzhou Continent’s formation was based on Demon Race-polluted land, with demon-related laws covering the world, obliterating everything with the Demon-Pointing Sword is justifiable.
But this is clearly impossible because it directly contradicts another instinct of the Celestial Divine Sword: protecting humanity. Even though today’s human civilization is no longer pure, its main part remains human.
Moreover, the current Wang Jiu is also in a phase of self-doubt.
The Celestial Divine Sword back then held its supreme position directly due to possessing supreme power, yet does today’s Celestial Divine Sword still retain that irrefutable prowess? Clearly not.
Even its basic ability to discern the Demon Race is no longer absolute. The highly trusted Demon-Pointing Sword has repeatedly failed its master, and even in its final moments, failed to detect the Demon Race just inches away.
Does such a Celestial Divine Sword still possess the qualifications to slay monsters and exorcise demons?
"My dear, you worry too much, but oh well, it’s not something to decide on the spot anyway." Zhao Chenlu empathetically perceived Wang Jiu’s concern and immediately interrupted his contemplation, "Let’s rest for two days before concluding."
Wang Jiu turned his head to look at Zhao Chenlu, clearly seeing a gleam in her eyes.
"There’s no need. Regarding the Demon Race issue, no matter how difficult and complex, it never requires a two-day rest to conclude."
Zhao Chenlu’s smile turned slightly bitter: "Yes, I overlooked that."
In a trance, Zhao Chenlu felt as if she returned to the past, to a life known as Zhao Yuming.
During the Immortal Demon War, such conversations happened.
Faced with certain difficult problems, the Celestial Divine Sword and Jiu Immortal Venerables occasionally disagreed. The Jiu Immortal Venerables, including Shang Lanfei and Zhao Yuming, the two staunchest supporters, believed in initially stepping back and considering long-term plans, while the Celestial Divine Sword was determined to advance regardless of the dangers ahead.
And each time such a dispute occurred, the result was inevitably a victory for the Celestial Divine Sword.
"Then, my dear, what is your conclusion?"
Wang Jiu said, "I will begin sharpening my sword."
"...Sharpening your sword." Zhao Chenlu was slightly surprised but quickly nodded, "Do you need anything?"
"Nothing, it’s my duty."
With that, Wang Jiu turned and left the room.
