Published: March 9, 2025
“I thought that senior had already seen me in a different light? Speaking of which, I, Shuo, am quite straightforward, and they all say I’m different from others. Meeting me is perhaps a stroke of luck for you, senior. However, since the situation has reached this point, can I be a bit more honored?” Chu Yang smiled warmly.
The Sword Spirit was truly awed to the point of prostration!
At such a dead-end, Chu Yang could still banter, his expression not changing a bit.
Could his nerves be made of iron!?
No, even if they were made of iron, they would have melted at this juncture.
“Hmm?” The tribulation spirit tilted its head, looking at him with interest.
This kid was truly fascinating!
“Since I am about to be devoured by you, and my spirit is to be completely destroyed, an irreversible calamity awaits me. May I have the honor of knowing your esteemed name, senior?” Chu Yang smiled politely, “May I ask for your surname and given name? Even if I am to die, at least I’ll be a clear-headed ghost. I believe senior would not deny me this humble wish, right?”
“Ha ha, do you really know what complete destruction of the spirit means? You still want to be a ghost? Do you think you have a chance to be a ghost?” The tribulation spirit first laughed heartily, then mockingly retorted, clearly unhappy from losing the previous exchange and seizing the opportunity to retaliate.
Chu Yang's heart stirred: tit for tat, this tribulation spirit may have a high cultivation level, but its mental cultivation might not be so refined.
However, the tribulation spirit then seemed to become melancholic, a look of nostalgia appearing on its face as it murmured, “I have now become a tribulation spirit, and what face do I have to mention my glorious past? The past is like dust, time like smoke... I have disgraced my ancestors…”
Chu Yang smiled lightly and said, “A powerful opponent is not a crime of war; even if your efforts have failed, being able to pass the countless years quietly and feel the passage of time is another kind of cultivation. This can’t be considered anything but a rare fortune. As for whether it is a calamity or a blessing, that’s subjective.”
The tribulation spirit’s eyes showed a look of agreement as it sighed to the heavens, “Indeed... this can’t be considered another form of cultivation; calamity? Fortune? It is indeed subjective.”
After standing in contemplation for a while, it reluctantly said, “I... have not spoken for several hundred thousand years. Today, chatting with you feels like a rare fate…”
Chu Yang understood and said, “I can accompany you, senior, to chat a while longer.”
The tribulation spirit sighed, “You are a considerate child.”
After a moment of silence, it asked, “Now, what year is it outside? Is the Eastern Sovereign Heavenly Emperor still Snow Tear Cold?”
Chu Yang replied, “As for the year outside, I truly haven’t calculated... However, the Eastern Emperor Sovereign is indeed still Snow Tear Cold; this is absolutely certain.”
“Ha ha ha...” The tribulation spirit’s expression suddenly changed, from a benevolent old man to a fierce ghost with a bared grin!
But it returned to its previous state and lightly chuckled, “Snow Tear Cold... he indeed deserves to be the Eastern Emperor Sovereign, truly wise and martial.”
Chu Yang’s heart stirred: it was clear the tribulation spirit couldn’t maintain its composure yet was forcing itself to restrain. This was also something useful.
He thought: seeing its transformation, could it be that it is dissatisfied with Snow Tear Cold? Could it be that Snow Tear Cold killed it?
With a warm smile, he said, “But although the Emperor Sovereign is wise and martial, sometimes, the actions taken can be somewhat unjust... Alas, senior has not been out for so many years; there are some things that even if I tell you, you might not know... It’s better not to speak of them.”
The tribulation spirit smiled faintly and said, “If not speaking, then let it be. How could we judge the rights and wrongs of peak figures?” It didn’t seem eager for the topic at all.