Simultaneous Transmigration: Inheriting the Legacy of Myriad Worlds

Chapter 421 You Want to Be the Second Ruthless Person?
Gai Jiuyou was taken aback by Qin Sheng's words, then laughed. Today's young people are not only talented, but also more interesting.

"You are the Holy Son of the Yao Guang Holy Land, and you are destined to become its master in the future. With your talent, it is only natural that you will achieve even greater success."

"Why are you coming to a dying old man like me to say such things? Besides, I already have disciples."

Xia Jiuyou, who once clamored to draw Ye Fan's blood to refine medicine from the Holy Body's blood, is Gai Jiuyou's disciple.

The reason Xia Jiuyou said those things was because she wanted to prolong her master's life, but the little boy didn't understand at all.

The blood of a sacred body from the Dao Palace or the Four Extremes Realm is of little use to someone at Gai Jiuyou's level. She would rather introduce Master Ye to Gai Jiuyou and nurture him carefully to help him achieve the Great Perfection of his Sacred Body.

Then you can have as much blood as you want, and you'll also get a junior brother with a fully developed Holy Body, so your future is secure.

Of course, it's also possible that Xia Jiuyou knew that her master didn't have much time left and wouldn't live to see that day.

However, it will actually be many years before Gai Jiuyou reaches the end of his lifespan and dies naturally. Even if we consider Ye Fan according to the normal cultivation time of a Saint Body, he still has a chance to reach the Great Saint realm before his physique is fully developed.

It can only be said that young people in the game generally don't think too much; their minds are completely influenced by their fists.

"Senior, you are mistaken," Qin Sheng said with a smile.
"As the saying goes, the path to enlightenment is invincible. Having more choices means having more paths, which will provide greater security for the future."

Gai Jiuyou became interested. "You mean, if we don't choose you and don't listen to you, my lineage is destined to fail?"

"It's hard to say," the little girl said innocently.

Gai Jiuyou glanced at the little girl, seemingly unsure how to refute her; the child was indeed quite intimidating.

Hey, Tosen actually makes a lot of sense.

"This... senior, to put it bluntly, looking across the entire Big Dipper, no one has a better chance of attaining enlightenment than me." Qin Sheng patted the little girl's head.

Gai Jiuyou still didn't know how to refute this.

After all, he had already seen through Qin Sheng's cultivation level, and even if he went against his conscience, he couldn't say that anyone else had a better chance than Dong Xian.

By the time others have severed their paths, this young man will at the very least have become a saint.

Unless Gai Jiuyou recovers to his peak condition and can attempt to become a Great Emperor again as soon as possible under favorable circumstances, he will definitely be faster than Qin Sheng.

However, Old Golden Crow will definitely not be able to sit still then, and the Supreme of the Forbidden Zone will not be able to stand idly by.

They are the most intolerant of the emergence of a contemporary emperor before the path to immortality is opened.

In that case, once they enter the path to immortality, the current emperor will have a huge advantage and will even prevent them from devouring living beings to prolong their lives.

The person who was happiest when the Azure Emperor passed away was the Supreme Being of the Forbidden Zone, as one of the most powerful competitors on the path to immortality had been eliminated.

“You really aren’t modest at all.” Gai Jiuyou shook his head with a smile.

“Young people should be full of vigor,” Qin Sheng said very naturally.

Gai Jiuyou fell silent, recalling the past. Wasn't this sentence also referring to him?

Qishi Mansion gave Gai Jiuyou a chance. If he was willing, he could be given the same treatment as the Emperor Zhong, and he could be sealed away until this era to emerge and compete for the throne.

It was Gai Jiuyou who rejected the Qishi Mansion's offer, insisting on attaining enlightenment a thousand years after the Azure Emperor's passing.

The nature of Qishi Mansion is completely different from that of normal forces. It is an academy that cultivates good relationships and trains the next generation for various holy lands.

As long as they plead, the emperors who have benefited from the Qishi Mansion throughout history would probably not hesitate to give them some divine essence liquid.

Therefore, the Divine Source Liquid, which is normally unattainable in holy lands, can be considered to have a fixed acquisition channel in Qishi Mansion, but it takes ten to twenty thousand years.

Using this divine essence on those who have the potential to attain enlightenment is undoubtedly the most worthwhile approach, creating a positive cycle.

Gai Jiuyou back then definitely met these standards, but unfortunately he made a different choice.

It can only be said that it was a matter of timing and fate.

Gai Jiuyou walked forward, and Qin Sheng and the others followed.

Jin Shanshan remained silent, fearing that it might spout some nonsense again; Yin Shanshan, unsure of Gai Jiuyou's methods and having no desires, chose to observe from the sidelines; Caiyun Fairy did not want to interfere with Qin Sheng's plans.

“The myriad races of the Primordial Era have already emerged in scattered numbers. The day when they emerge in full force should not be long. What do you think?” Gai Jiuyou asked.

The fact that Gai Jiuyou was able to ask Qin Sheng this question already revealed some of his attitude.

He couldn't possibly discuss such a major event as the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System with someone he found unappealing and had no interest in interacting with.

"All races coexist peacefully," Qin Sheng replied without hesitation.

Gai Jiuyou's expression remained unchanged, but Qin Sheng continued:

"But anyone who dares to cause trouble, disrupt the overall situation, or threaten the survival of the human race shall be killed."

"Whose hometown is Beidou? It's a messy account that can't be settled anymore, and there's no need to settle it. Everyone has lived here, and no one can give it up anyway."

"In the ancient times, this place belonged to our human race; in the primordial era, the primordial race occupied this place first, and the human race migrated here."

"But what about the mythological era, or even earlier? Nobody knows for sure; in the end, it was all decided by force."

The five continents of the ancient star Beidou were forged using the physical body of a Chaos Body, but this ancient star most likely already existed before that.

The ancient Celestial Venerable used his Chaos Body to refine the continent for the sake of the Immortal Realm. Judging from the situation of the various paths to immortality, in the era of Shrouding the Heavens, it is very unlikely that the location of each spatial node is a void starry sky. Most of the paths to immortality are located on the ground.

It is impossible to say that the Big Dipper was the territory of the ancient race since ancient times.

Many ancient races also had their own ancestral stars in the starry sky. If they were purely local people, how could they have this thing?

At least during the Primordial and Ancient periods, everyone moved here, so don't laugh at me, brother.

If you really want to trace history, why not start from when a baby single-handedly ushered in an era of new beginnings?

Even more, Qin Sheng can tell you which clan's expert created this path to immortality.

"Therefore, I personally believe that it is unnecessary to target all ancient races. After all, many ancient races have been benevolent to the human race and helped the ancient ancestors. It is impossible to do that. Objectively speaking, the strength of our Beidou human race cultivators is indeed much weaker than that of those ancient races."

The Primordial Race consisted of many groups, such as lions, tigers, rabbits, and plants among the demon race. The Northern Dipper Human Race, on the other hand, consisted of only one group. Comparing the strength of the two sides would be unfair from the start.

But there's nothing we can do; there's no such thing as fairness in this world.

Gai Jiuyou nodded and said approvingly, "Your idea is very good."

"I'm just thinking like a normal person; there's nothing particularly brilliant about it," Qin Sheng said, quite soberly.

"A one-size-fits-all approach, in any aspect, is problematic."

Should we completely resist any ancient race? Or should we simply abandon all resistance?
Both are too extreme; the former is impossible, and the latter...

That would be adultery, wouldn't it?

Even the Supreme Beings of the Forbidden Zones—Qin Sheng did not discriminate against the few Emperors and Sovereigns who were single-mindedly focused on becoming immortals and had never launched any dark upheavals after entering the Forbidden Zones, nor did he have any innate killing intent towards them.

Strictly speaking, these people did not fall into depravity; they simply chose a different path to immortality.

You have the ability to become a celestial being in the mortal world, but there is no need for you to look down on them.

We are all seekers of the Way; the difference lies in our varying abilities, and there's nothing we can do about that.

However, Qin Sheng would never compromise with those bloodthirsty supreme beings who would emerge and unleash a dark upheaval.

It's not a matter of right or wrong, but because if you give in, they'll really eat you alive.

How could I possibly tolerate this?

“Yes, that’s what normal people think. Unfortunately, neither those few humans who want to join the ancient race, nor the ancient races that try to regain control of the Big Dipper and treat humans as food, can be considered normal,” Gai Jiuyou sighed.

"There's no good way to deal with this group, and there's no need to talk to them further," Qin Sheng said without hesitation.

"Only killing is possible."

"Excessive killing will not bring a good reputation, even if one becomes an emperor. Even with great achievements, one will not gain the world's recognition," Gai Jiuyou asked with a smile.

"The Ruthless Emperor is a cautionary tale. Are you willing to become the second Ruthless Emperor?"

Actually, the Ruthless Emperor has already possessed me, and I've long been a ruthless person myself!
"Why should the Great Emperor care about the world's approval? Why live for such things? The Ruthless Great Emperor did not gain the respect of the masses, but his coffins still exist in the Ten Thousand Dragons Nest, proving that this Great Emperor lived to at least the fourth generation."

There were some things Qin Sheng couldn't say, otherwise he would appear too ruthless and disrespectful to other sages.

That's why even a ruthless person like him remains immortal, while the Void Emperor, on the other hand, endured a lifetime of battles, suffering immense pain and injury, and even with the elixir of immortality, he couldn't live a second life. The biggest reason for this, undeniably, is the difference in strength, and Qin Sheng also deeply respects the Void Emperor.

However, he sometimes felt that sages like the Void Emperor were indeed too tired.

"Of course, there is nothing wrong with protecting all living beings and safeguarding the universe for the sake of the emperor. For example, the Ruthless Great Emperor was hunted down for a lifetime, yet he still managed to pacify the Holy Spirit Ancestral Vein. He has a magnanimous heart, and I am willing to do the same in the future." Qin Sheng's attitude was clear.

I can do it, but not for the sake of any particular group of people's opinions; I do it simply because I want to.

Gai Jiuyou remained silent. At his age, he had a clear understanding of the ways of the world and did not think there was anything wrong with Qin Sheng's idea.

"Big brother is right," the little girl nodded.

"Big brother is too kind these days, he always gets wronged!"

Jin Shanshan was speechless. What grievance had he suffered?
At Ziwei Barbecue, you don't need to lift a finger!

"Besides, when the Ruthless Great Emperor was alive, no one dared to stand up and publicly slander me. I will make sure that the world will never have the chance to point fingers at me."

"Oh? Do you have any ideas?"

"It's simple, I'll become an immortal," Qin Sheng said with a smile.
"If I could live forever and exist in the world, who would dare to oppose me? Unless they don't want to be reincarnated."

Gai Jiuyou: "..."

Good idea.

Tosen is truly a genius.

"Never before in history has a true immortal been born. Even the carefree Qingdi, the powerful Wushi, and the peerless Ruthless have failed to reach this point. Becoming an immortal... is truly difficult," Gai Jiuyou sighed.
"May I ask Heaven, are there immortals?"

Old Gai, this is a clumsy imitation of Master Nangong!

"Someone in this generation will surely become an immortal." Qin Sheng was absolutely certain. Not to mention others, he himself could not possibly fail; even if he died, he could come back to life.

What news do you have?

"I learned by chance that the Demon Emperor Xue Yueqing once deduced that this world is undergoing an unprecedented upheaval, and the path to immortality will inevitably open." Qin Sheng stated based on facts.

"The fact that the ancient races chose to emerge at this time is also strong proof that the ancient emperors must have foreseen something."

If the ancient races simply wanted to avoid the cataclysmic changes at the end of the Primordial Era, they could have emerged after the chaotic period of the transition between the two eras ended, and they could have regained control of the Big Dipper in one fell swoop. Why did they have to wait until today?
It can only be for greater interests.

This is a question that can be deduced without knowing the plot, simply by having a sufficient understanding of the various aspects of the world of "Covering the Sky".

“What you said makes sense.” Gai Jiuyou did not offer any further comments.

At his level of cultivation, he should know something, more or less. After all, in the past ten thousand years, as long as Gai Jiuyou didn't attempt to break through the forbidden zones of life, it was almost impossible for him to be stopped anywhere else.

Therefore, it is entirely possible that Gai Jiuyou obtained only fragmentary records from somewhere.

At this moment, Qin Sheng and his companions saw a vast, expansive lake rippling in the distance.

A young man in his twenties stood by the lake. He was handsome and imposing, but his expression was cold and indifferent.

“It’s the Emperor.” Qin Sheng recognized the man; they had met more than once before.

"More than nine thousand years have passed. Most people from that era have been buried in the earth, but he is still in his prime. It is truly heartbreaking."

Gai Jiuyou stared at the Emperor. They were far apart and their cultivation levels were both higher than Xiang Yufei's, so he wouldn't be able to sense them.

"If we let the senior choose again with his current memories, would the result be different?" Qin Sheng asked, turning his head.

"So you really do know who I am." Gai Jiuyou chuckled.

"Dongxian, you've been keeping quiet all this time, just toying with an old man like me who's half-buried in the ground. That's not very ethical."

"Senior Gai, what are you saying? I'm just being respectful. If you're only interested in worldly pleasures, it wouldn't be appropriate for me to reveal your identity."

Gai Jiuyou has truly grown old. He has transformed from someone sharp and unstoppable into someone peaceful and indifferent, no longer caring about most things in the world.

Unless you are extremely rude, you don't need to worry about encountering danger when talking to Gai Jiuyou now.

Well, this conclusion can only be drawn by Qin Sheng having a "God's-eye view" and a certain understanding of Lao Gai.

Under normal circumstances, the best option when facing a quasi-emperor you know nothing about, and without your little girl by your side, is to avoid him.

Don't gamble with your life.

"If only I could do it all over again..."

Gai Jiuyou paused for a moment to think, then said, "Whether I know my current situation or not, I will still firmly choose to continue on this path."

This was exactly what Qin Sheng had expected.

"If he didn't know the outcome, the young Gai Jiuyou would never admit defeat; if he did know, with the memories of his previous life, Gai Jiuyou might succeed in another life." Old Gai's tone was calm, but it contained the belief that the imperial weapon could not destroy him.

Sure, that's typical of the "Covering the Sky" type of people; they just can't back down.

He dared to challenge the Azure Emperor's Great Dao after being reborn into the Nine Netherworlds. If given a second chance, he would probably dare to suppress the Desolate Tower as well.

“Yes, youth is exuberant, life is full of splendor, who would feel inferior to others?” Qin Sheng looked at Xiang Yufei.

"I heard that a woman who was in love with the Emperor committed suicide by jumping into the lake after his death. This must be the place. Now that I think about it, the Emperor may have had some regrets."

“Yes, it should be this lake, but he has no choice. If he doesn’t seal himself off, he will die young and won’t live past twenty.” Gai Jiuyou understood that the Emperor would not impose his own standards on Xiang Yufei.

Isn't that murder?

Even though Qishi Mansion sealed Xiang Yufei, they weren't 100% certain they could save him. They made various attempts and paid a heavy price before finally succeeding by a narrow margin.

Otherwise, the Emperor's longevity lock would not have been lost.

When the seal was first placed, it was understandable that he would die for the Emperor since the Emperor was already dead.

"I thought that dying for love was just an old legend..."

A while later, Xiang Yufei left without a trace.

Nine thousand years have passed, and everything has turned to dust. We can't go back, and we can't undo it.

"If the Emperor Zhong hadn't died young, he would probably have prepared to become emperor in one lifetime," Qin Sheng guessed.

"Then, like me, become a loser." Gai Jiuyou was already able to talk about this calmly and face his own failure.

"That's the Azure Emperor, the embodiment of the immortal elixir. His origins are beyond human imagination, so it's not surprising that we can't break through his Great Dao suppression." Qin Sheng shook his head.

"Would the outcome have been different if a different emperor had been chosen?"

After careful consideration, Qin Sheng ultimately gave a negative answer.

“Senior, you know me. I like to tell the truth and I've always been pragmatic. I'm not one to flatter or fawn, so…”

"That's probably impossible."

In the original timeline, Ye Fan was able to defy the heavens and become an emperor not because the old Golden Crow was weak, but because Emperor Ye was too abnormal.

If you place Ye Fan from that period in any Great Emperor era other than the Heavenly Emperor level, he would have the ability to replicate his feats.

Gai Jiuyou's talent is indeed high. He was born nine thousand years ago and endured the strongest suppression of the Azure Emperor's Great Dao. After cultivating for a thousand years, he became invincible in the Big Dipper and had no match for him in the Five Domains.

To say that he can rival Ye Fan would be an exaggeration.

"...You are indeed honest."

"Big brother never lies!" The little girl nodded in agreement.

"I can see that," Gai Jiuyou asked again.
"You've come to me because you need something. Tell me, what do you want me to do?"

"Senior has discerning eyes, but I am also here to help you."

Gai Jiuyou smiled and said, "No need for formalities. You probably can't help me. I'm about to die. Helping someone like you, a hope for humanity, is no problem."

"Alright then, I was originally going to give the secret to the senior, but it seems I won't need it now." Qin Sheng said regretfully.

“...On the other hand, having more choices does indeed mean having more paths.” Gai Jiuyou expressed his deep agreement.

Today's young people are wise in a profound way; in two words, they are insightful!
(End of this chapter)