Chapter 139: Save One Life or Save the World |
Jia Sidào’s voice transmission wasn’t that simple.
He carried the sword intent of the Sword Spirit, and used the illusion trial the Sword Spirit had once used on him—on Ye Yunzhou.
Of course, the effect was far inferior to what the Sword Spirit could do.
But somehow, when facing Jia Sidào’s preaching, Ye Yunzhou could mysteriously take it in.
His father, the Emperor, had also sent people more than once to enlighten him when he was in such despair.
Yet neither Confucian scholars nor anyone else had managed to change Ye Yunzhou’s mind.
But now, faced with this old Daoist he was meeting for the first time, Ye Yunzhou felt an inexplicable trust.
Under his guidance, he took the initiative to relax his sea of consciousness and open the world of his heart.
"Ye Yunzhou, you are destined to become an emperor, to rule the world."
"Look! What stands before you!!!"
A deafening voice echoed in the heart lake.
Ye Yunzhou opened his eyes and saw the countless citizens of Great Sui.
"The bright moon above has never changed throughout the ages. Some win, some lose. It’s nothing more than a new emperor replacing the old dynasty.
Cultivators atop the mountains see mortals as ants. Though the heroic deeds of saving the world may be recorded in history books, who truly cares about the things that happen to common folk?
Ye Yunzhou, do you want to become an emperor who brings peace for ten thousand generations, or stay a mediocre man trapped by love?"
"I... I..."
Ye Yunzhou looked at everything in front of him, as if he had forgotten he was still in an illusion of the heart lake.
He subconsciously wanted to step back.
But everywhere he looked—were just ordinary, everyday people.
"I... I can’t do it..."
"Can’t!? If you lack the courage, then don’t choose to be an emperor. Will you sacrifice one life to save the world, or save one life and sacrifice the world?"
Ye Yunzhou gasped heavily, his heart in complete turmoil. His Dao Heart, already shaken, was now on the verge of collapse.
"If it’s to save the world but it means sacrificing an innocent person—then what did that innocent person do wrong?"
Ye Yunzhou cried out.
Rolling thunder and a voice like a great bell followed, piercing through the clouds, striking deep into the soul, stirring the spirit, making it impossible to calm down.
"He’s not wrong! But someone has to make the decision. A merciful man can’t lead troops; a righteous man shouldn’t manage wealth—you should understand this truth.
As emperor, you hold the power of a nation. You control both the military and the treasury.
Will you choose to be a good man but a bad emperor, or a bad man but a good emperor?"
Hiss~
Jia Sidào frowned, silently cursing—cr*p!!
He’d gone too far.
He underestimated Ye Yunzhou’s conviction.
Absolutely ridiculous—so ridiculous it’s reached the doorstep and walked in.
This guy is seriously doing all this for someone he’s only met once?
Sure this isn’t another tribulation from the Heavenly Dao?
Right now, if Ye Yunzhou’s Dao Heart completely shattered—
Forget the fight for the crown—he probably couldn’t even continue cultivating.
Not to mention the massive karmic backlash he’d just created.
The Emperor of Great Sui would probably hate him to the bone!!
To mess up the son he treasured most like this—if he didn’t get chopped into a thousand pieces, that’d be surprising.
It had come to this—he could only increase the pressure to help Ye Yunzhou break through this inner demon.
Completely give up his obsession.
On one side: the people of the entire world.
On the other: that familiar figure.
Ye Yunzhou took a deep breath, his figure swaying in the wind and rain.
Like a leaf in the wind, a candle in the rain.
"Save one life... or save the world..."
He murmured to himself.
Just when Jia Sidào thought it was all over—
Ye Yunzhou suddenly opened his eyes, his Innate Sword Body bursting forth with sharp sword aura.
A true sword cultivator—moves forward without hesitation!!
He shouted, "I’m not choosing either of these. If I can’t save one, how can I save the world?
A drop of dew and the vast river, one person and all of humanity—there’s no difference. Both deserve kindness.
I, Ye Yunzhou, will walk my own path!!!"
"Rumble rumble rumble....."
In that instant, the already fragile illusion of the heart lake shattered completely.
In reality, Ye Yunzhou was like an unsheathed sword, a terrifyingly sharp sword intent erupting from him!
He seemed to merge with that boundless sword aura, his entire being radiating a presence that made hearts tremble.
At this moment, his state of mind reached a transcendent realm.
Like ripples from a stone dropped in a still lake, quickly returning to calm—undisturbed.
And his Innate Sword Body fused perfectly with that powerful state of mind and razor-sharp sword aura, supporting and enhancing one another.
At this moment, Ye Yunzhou was like a divine sword born of the heavens—utterly intimidating!
"Buzz——!!"
Inside the hall, the music stopped, and all conversations ceased.
Everyone’s eyes turned toward Ye Yunzhou.
That pure, fierce sword intent shocked everyone.
Ye Yunzhou knelt on one knee, the decadence from before completely gone, replaced by high-spirited energy.
"Thank you, Daoist Jia. Yunzhou has realized the truth.
Yunzhou indeed should not be bound by petty romantic feelings. I’ve figured it out.
Everything now is an illusion—because I’m still too weak, unable to carry it all.
From now on, I will strive. Only when I stand at the highest point—
Can I accomplish what I truly desire..."
Ye Yunzhou raised his head and solemnly declared:
"One life, and all lives—I want them both!!!"
Jia Sidào: ............
Holy sh*t!!
The domineering emperor has fallen for me—apparently.
"Daoist Jia, this... this..."
The Emperor of Great Sui stood up, visibly moved. He had, of course, seen everything that just happened.
In fact, he’d been watching closely from the start.
Now, all his emotions condensed into one sentence:
"Thank you, Daoist!"
Great Sui’s Chief Offering, Elder Sun, also stood up with a whoosh, looking at Jia Sidào in astonishment.
He had tried more than once to unlock Ye Yunzhou’s full potential with his Innate Sword Body, but had never succeeded.
And now...
Elder Sun gave Jia Sidào a deep look. Just who was this man!?
He’d previously sent people to investigate, even reached out to friends he hadn’t contacted in centuries, but couldn’t find a single clue about Jia Sidào.
This made Elder Sun deeply suspicious—but based on his performance just now, he was clearly a powerhouse in the Tribulation Stage.
And it looked like he bore no ill will toward Great Sui—he even took the initiative to help Ye Yunzhou overcome his inner demon.
The Emperor of Great Sui bowed deeply.
Jia Sidào took a deep breath.
He leaned on the table with one hand, a calm smile on his face, as if everything had been in his control all along.
"Hehe...."
"You... with such insight, it’s your good fortune."
What a mess!!
Ye Yunzhou nodded. "Thank you for enlightening me, Master!"
Meanwhile, at the banquet table, Ye Yuntai—
(O_o)??
He hurriedly rewrote the apology speech he’d prepared, adding over 800 words on the spot.
He was waiting for the right moment to rush over.
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