Chapter 141

This sentence is not only about the tree, but also Bai Yue speaking about himself.

He admits his former ordinariness, and also acknowledges that he is moving toward a godlike position.

Using the water demon beast and the Five Spirit Pearls to annihilate the world is the first step in creating a new world.

In Chu Yang's view, Bai Yue's failure is destined; because he is not understood, he wants to build a utopia full of love and kindness, yet cannot accept the evil and ugliness of human nature.

The word Bai Yue says most to others is "fairness," yet he never grants others the power of a fair choice.

Compared with a demon lord who abuses force to slaughter at will, dealing with such a Bai Yue may not even require force.

To avoid endangering Tang Yu and A Nu's safety, Bai Yue is willing to discuss "reason" and "science," and Chu Yang will talk with him.

"First, you have to tell me, the changing star you mentioned—is it a planet, a star, a satellite, or a comet?"

Chu Yang interjected, cutting off Bai Yue's popular‑science explanation.

Facing Chu Yang's question, Bai Yue's face was full of question marks.

Regarding knowledge he does not know, Bai Yue showed sufficient respect; he asked solemnly, "May I ask what a star is, and what a planet and a satellite are?"

"A star is a large celestial body similar to the Sun, essentially stationary, with internal energy reactions, and it radiates energy as light into space."

"Celestial bodies that orbit a star in regular motion are called planets, such as the Earth beneath our feet, while bodies that orbit a planet like Earth in regular motion are called satellites."

"That is the basic structure of the universe."

"Moreover, the stars you see in the sky are overwhelmingly stars, and the planets within the Solar System, illuminated by the Sun, merely reflect light and do not emit light themselves."

Seeing Bai Yue's increasingly solemn expression, Chu Yang's mouth twitched upward slightly.

Little brat, see I don't let you get swindled into a limp; you, an ancient person, still dare to spar with me in astronomical knowledge? "Then what about the moonlight shining on us now?"

"The moon reflects the Sun's light."

Bai Yue nodded; the question buried in his heart was answered.

Like years of accumulated waste being expelled, that torrent‑like pleasure made him show a delighted expression.

"The ground beneath our feet is clearly round, so why don't people on the opposite side of the sphere fall off?"

"Because of universal gravitation!"

"Little brother, what is universal gravitation?"

"Any two mass points exert a mutual attractive force along the line connecting them; the Earth's attraction on an object is called gravity, but gravity is not exactly the same as universal gravitation, because objects moving with Earth's rotation require part of the universal gravitation to provide centripetal force."

"Little brother, what is Earth's rotation? What is centripetal force?"

Chu Yang began answering Bai Yue's questions one by one; each time he solved a problem, the other would pose a new one, tirelessly.

At that moment, he seemed no longer a demon lord seeking to overturn the world, but a scholar pursuing truth.

"Cultivation Master, knowledge is infinite, but human life is finite; if we keep talking, Tang Yu and A Nu will die here."

"I am a person who values fairness; you have taught me many things I never understood, so whatever you wish to do, I will not stop you."

Chu Yang expressed thanks, rescued Tang Yu and A Nu from the earth, then infused them with life force until their condition returned to normal.

"How do you know my identity?"

Bai Yue asked curiously.

"Because there is no second person in the world who can comprehend the knowledge I speak."

Chu Yang replied thus.

Bai Yue's mouth twitched upward, seeming pleased, "Little brother, you are my confidant; I want to be friends with you."

The outcome of befriending Bai Yue is not good; for example, A Nu, because she said "I am good friends with Uncle Bai Yue," ended up being tortured terribly.

She cut off her boyfriend's arm with her own hands, cut off her father's head with her own hands, and sent herself onto the road to the Yellow Springs with her own hands.

What a fellow.

That's making good friends with the King of Hell!

However, even with the flag fully raised, Chu Yang still nodded in agreement, "Of course, it is my honor."

It doesn't matter; the old man is still a proper death god, not afraid of such things! At present, being "friends" with Bai Yue is the optimal solution.

If Tang Yu and A Nu weren't there, Chu Yang would have definitely fought him.

Bai Yue observed Chu Yang, who was rescuing people, from the side.

The attire on the other side caught his attention; because the informants previously placed in the Central Plains had all been eliminated, he still does not know who is assisting Zhao Ling Er.

However, after seeing Chu Yang today, the lingering confusion in his heart finally cleared.

Few people can make Bai Yue so passive, especially when the other is a young person.

Bai Yue greatly admires capable and clever youths like Chu Yang, just as he later favored Liu Jin Yuan, taking the latter as a confidant.

In his mind, Chu Yang ranks far higher than Liu Jin Yuan; Liu Jin Yuan cannot explain that many astronomical facts to him.

Bai Yue sighed, "Shu Mountain disciples… are all as outstanding as you?"

Chu Yang shook his head, "I don't consider myself outstanding at all; after more than ten years of hard work I finally entered the path, and this descent is my first worldly cultivation, and I just happened to encounter this situation."

Bai Yue's expression suddenly stiffened; he had heard of Shu Mountain's might, but never expected it to be so terrifying! Such a genius needing over a decade just to enter the path? What exactly does Shu Mountain teach them? Bai Yue fell into contemplation.

Chu Yang hoisted Tang Yu and A Nu onto his shoulders, turned and said, "I must leave now; Cultivation Master, is there anything else you wish to say?"

Bai Yue said, "I still don't know the little brother's name?"

Chu Yang laughed, "Shu Mountain Sect, Chu Yang."

Bai Yue nodded, "Then I shall call you Little Brother A Yang; I hope you can come to Bai Yue's teachings in the future, as I have many questions I wish to ask you."

"As for Tang Yu and A Nu, I have already seen partial experimental results in them; I can take them away."

"After all, A Nu is my good friend; I do not wish to harm her."

Chu Yang inwardly muttered, "You're about to play everyone to death, and you still say you don't want to hurt her—truly a lunatic."

He gave Bai Yue an awkward yet polite smile, then abruptly vanished into the air.

"Interesting…"

Bai Yue, intrigued, walks toward the spot where Chu Yang vanished, whispering: "No trace of spiritual energy was left; how on earth did he traverse space?"

In the next second, a silhouette emerges from the darkness and says to Bai Yue: "That Shu Mountain disciple is odd; if you don't want him to hinder your world‑ending plan, you should have killed him just now."

Bai Yue looks at the jet‑black silhouette, speaking modestly, "Hmm, Brother Ah Yang gave me so many surprises; from a standpoint of fairness, I cannot harm him."

The jet‑black figure continues in a beguiling tone: "A true man is born under heaven and earth; how can he be bound by such rules? Being so powerful, you should do as you wish and enjoy everything that power brings!"

Bai Yue smiles, but his tone turns cold: "If you truly wish to cooperate with me, put away those tricks; only openness can let a team go farther."

"Do you agree?"

"Evil Sword Immortal."

Bai Yue and the Evil Sword Immortal's figures gradually fade into the wilderness.

In the Sword Immortal world, the two most famous scientists and philosophers actually met, and even formed a partnership!

If Chu Yang saw this epic scene, he would probably sigh.

Fortunately he didn't act rashly; otherwise, while dealing with both Bai Yue and the Evil Sword Immortal, he could never have protected Tang Yu and A Nu.

Elsewhere.

Chu Yang uses the Flying Thunder God to bring Tang Yu and A Nu back to Yuzhou City.

Shi Gonghu, seeing them unconscious, hurriedly asks: "Daoist Chu, what happened to them?"

Chu Yang replies: "They were buried in the earth for some days; their bodies are severely weakened and need proper rest."

Zhao Ling Er asks: "Was it Bai Yue who did it?"

Chu Yang nods.

Shi Gonghu's face grows heavy, and the others also show panic.

Shi Gonghu paces back and forth in the room, asking: "Daoist Chu and Bai Yue have already met face to face?"

When Tang Yu and the others awaken, Shi Gonghu and the others will also learn the details; Chu Yang sees no need to conceal, and simply admits: "We did indeed meet, but he never struck me."

Shi Gonghu is somewhat surprised.

Liu Jinyuan smiles: "I suppose it's out of respect for the reputation of the Shu Mountain Sword Saint; Bai Yue didn't dare to cause further trouble."

Zhao Ling Er hears this, a look of relief flashing in her eyes.

Shi Gonghu feels something is off; given Bai Yue's nature, he wouldn't refrain from striking merely out of fear of Shu Mountain—he would at least test whether the Sword Saint would act.

Yet beyond that reason, Shi Gonghu can't think why Bai Yue wouldn't strike, so he can only focus his gaze on Chu Yang.

How this cunning junior managed it? Before Shi Gonghu could ask in detail, a figure burst in flamboyantly; he instinctively reached out to block, but was repelled by sword aura.

"Expert! Princess, be careful!"

Shi Gonghu shouts loudly.

Zhao Ling Er assumes a defensive stance, and that figure stops in front of A Nu, not knowing what to do.

"Everyone, stay calm; this is my Uncle Master, the Wine Sword Immortal," Chu Yang says with an apologetic bow toward them, then walks to the Wine Sword Immortal's side: "Uncle Master, what are you doing? How did you appear here without a word and startle everyone."

The Wine Sword Immortal shakes his head: "I don't know either; I just had a feeling and couldn't wait, so I came down the mountain."

"Kid! The girl you mentioned, is that her?"

Chu Yang smacks his lips, saying meaningfully: "Uncle Master should have the answer in his heart; why ask me?"

The Wine Sword Immortal turns and glares at him fiercely.

Chu Yang exclaims in surprise: "Uncle Master, why are you still crying?!"

The Wine Sword Immortal, wiping his tears, rages: "How would I know?! Damn it, probably he touched the green onions this morning without washing his hands…"

Chu Yang says, thinking it plausible: "Probably, it couldn't be some weird sorcery, like crying nonstop upon seeing one's own daughter…"

The Wine Sword Immortal's body trembles.

At this moment, Zhao Ling Er steps forward, whispering: "Senior Wine Sword Immortal, do you know A Nu?"

The Wine Sword Immortal immediately denies: "I don't know her; it's my first time meeting her today. I'm nothing special, just emotionally rich; I tend to shed tears when I see others suffer."

Zhao Ling Er sighs: "Senior, you are truly kind‑hearted."

The Wine Sword Immortal, still weeping, says: "That's exactly what I think."

…………

Jing Tian sits in the pawnshop, sighing.

Yong An Pawnshop has been unsettled lately; some time ago a red‑haired man broke down the front door and forced a strangely shaped sword into it.

That sword was worth a mere copper coin, and as a result Jing Tian was scolded harshly by Zhao Steward; later a horde of monsters appeared out of nowhere, roaming Yuzhou City, no one dared to go out, and Yong An Pawnshop's business plummeted.

"At this rate, when will I ever become the shopkeeper and open my own inn?"

Jing Tian, seated, looks distressed.

Creak—

The door of Yong An Pawnshop is pushed open.

Jing Tian, who hadn't heard a door being pushed in a long time, was so frightened that he fell onto the ground, gritting his teeth in pain.

Jing Tian looks up, seeing three people enter the pawnshop; the leading man has sword‑like eyebrows and starry eyes, an imposing aura, clearly of distinguished birth.

The other two are a man and a woman; the man radiates brilliance, the woman exudes heroism, and from them one can sense a strong chivalrous vibe—they must be a wandering heroic couple.

As a clerk of Yong An Pawnshop, Jing Tian possesses exceptional appraisal skills and a keen eye for people, truly a master of seeing in all directions and hearing everywhere.

"They don't look like villains…"

Since Yuzhou City's security has deteriorated recently, Jing Tian is cautious.

After determining the newcomers aren't bad, he immediately gets up from the ground.

"Welcome, everyone, to Yong An Pawnshop. Whatever you wish to pawn, feel free to hand it to me; I guarantee prices that satisfy the customers!"

The naturally sociable Jing Tian, grinning, steps before the three, patting his chest to assure them.

Xu Changqing looks around; the vast shop has only the clerk before him, so he asks: "What is your name?"

Jing Tian chuckles, "My name is Jing Tian, the Jing of Jing Tian, the Tian of Jing Tian."

Li Xiaoyao and Lin Yueru exchange a glance and begin whispering to each other.

"Brother Chu sent us to find this guy? Doesn't feel reliable."

"He seems just an ordinary person; taking him along shouldn't be a problem, right?"

"One cannot judge by appearance; what if the other is a pig pretending to eat a tiger?"

"Whatever tiger he's cooking, I just want to know why Mo Zun Zhong Lou is after him…"

Jing Tian sticks his head out, looking bewildered at Li Xiaoyao and Lin Yueru; these customers don't seem to be here to pawn items.

Xu Changqing clasped his fists and said, "Brother Jing, I am Xu Changqing of the Shu Mountain Sect; I came to Yong'an Pawnshop today specifically to find you."

"Shu Mountain Sect?" Jing Tian was startled; the Shu Mountain Sect is formidable, its words in Yuzhou City carry more weight than even the emperor's.

"Did I offend them somehow?" Jing Tian sweated anxiously.

Xu Changqing saw Jing Tian's panic and hurried to explain, "Recently, Mo Zun Zhong Lou shattered the Shu Mountain Sect's Demon‑Lock Tower, and after he descended he has only met you. We want to know why he sought you."

Mo Zun Zhong Lou?

"Demon‑Lock Tower?" Jing Tian was confused, but felt he was entangled in something huge; recalling the recent surge of monsters, his legs trembled.

"Master Xu, I have no idea who Mo Zun Zhong Lou is…"

Jing Tian's facial features seemed to squeeze together, as if he would burst into tears any second.

"Just him." Li Xiaoyao shook his head, "Kill me, I still don't believe he can help us."

Lin Yueru nodded silently.

After entering, Xu Changqing kept probing Jing Tian's spiritual energy, repeatedly confirming that he was merely an ordinary person.

Perhaps he doesn't know who the Mo Zun is.

Xu Changqing tentatively asked, "Has Yong'an Pawnshop ever had any strange customers? Their speech… attire… seemed unusual."

Upon hearing that, a figure flashed in Jing Tian's mind and he shouted, "I remember! Some time ago a red‑haired monster came! He tossed down a sword, took a single coin and left!"

"Steward Zhao scolded me for a long time over that, saying I brought back trash…"

Xu Changqing inhaled deeply; his intuition told him that the red‑haired monster Jing Tian mentioned was most likely Mo Zun Zhong Lou.

"He gave you a sword? Aside from that, what else did he say?"

Excited, Xu Changqing's speech speed increased considerably.

Jing Tian tilted his head, thought for a moment, and said, "That red‑haired guest said to me—"

"You have fallen to this place?"

"I don't know what that means; I've been a partner at Yong'an since I was a child—how could I be 'fallen'? It sounds as if he knows me…"

Jing Tian scratched his head, his eyes showing clear‑minded foolishness.

The three of them stared at each other.

Li Xiaoyao whispered, "What's going on?"

Xu Changqing shook his head, "Perhaps only Junior Brother Qing knows; we'll ask later."

Jing Tian saw the three asking all sorts of questions, with no intention to pawn anything, so he silently retreated toward the inner room.

Lin Yueru, who had been watching Jing Tian, sensed his intent, stepped forward and grabbed the back of his neck, "Trying to run? First hand over the sword for us to see!"

Jing Tian nodded like a chick pecking grain, "Gentlemen, spare my life and I'll give you whatever you want."

Lin Yueru glared at him and said, "Who are you calling a robber? We just want to see the sword Mo Zun gave you!"

Jing Tian, with a mournful face, said, "Miss Hero, your appearance inevitably sparks imagination…"

Lin Yueru blushed, angry and embarrassed, and hurled Jing Tian onto the ground.

"Hahaha, wicked woman! Look at yourself; I'm not the only one who thinks you're fierce."

Li Xiaoyao watched from the side, gloating.

"Besides, I'll cut you down with a single sword!"

Lin Yueru finally lost restraint, drew her sword and charged at Li Xiaoyao.

The two leapt and bounded around the pawnshop.

Xu Changqing got a sudden headache; without Zhao Ling Er watching, Li Xiaoyao's dogged temperament was truly irritating, and Lin Yueru was a spark‑ready bomb.

"Brother Jing, this concerns all living under heaven; I need you to leave Yuzhou with me to find the Five Spirit Pearl."

Xu Changqing placed both hands on Jing Tian's shoulders and said earnestly.

Jing Tian thought these people were insane: one moment looking for a Mo Zun, the next demanding a sword, now absurdly asking him to save the world.

These guys certainly aren't genuine Shu Mountain disciples; they might have stolen their robes…

"Hahaha, Master Xu, I have no real ambitions; rescuing the world is a serious matter, you should find someone else."

"I got up a bit early today, now I'm sleepy, going to take a nap."

Jing Tian cheerfully removed Xu Changqing's hand, bowed, then spun and fled.

Xu Changqing was startled.

Li Xiaoyao and Lin Yueru stopped fighting and hurried after him.

"Where are you running!"

"You all look like no good people, so I shouldn't run?"

"You stand still and tell me who the villain is!"

(End of Chapter)