Chapter 331: Chapter 293: You Are Just a Vessel

In Chu Huaixu’s view, with his own time travel, the original plot line of “Borrowed Sword” has long deviated.

And unsurprisingly, it will only be led more and more astray by him as this variable…

But just like the principle of the butterfly effect, even if he does nothing, the presence of this transmigrator will change everything and lead to the unknown.

This Ming Xuanji likes to disrupt the status quo, and Chu Huaixu doesn’t think that he will only upset him by rescuing Zhong Ming.

“Similar things will fearlessly happen more often later.”

“You old codger, just bear with it!”

But in reality, as a “variable,” ever since he entered the Daoist Ancestor Secret Realm, he felt that he now has the Dao Ancestor backing him.

From the Dao Ancestor’s various behaviors, Chu Huaixu started to feel… Am I really a variable?

But since he has the Dao Ancestor to cover for him, he has gained some confidence.

“Ever since Li Chunsong took me up the mountain, I’ve been implicated in various karmic connections, inevitably.”

“I can only act one step at a time.”

As for what Cheng Yuyan’s true intentions are, Chu Huaixu temporarily doesn’t know.

He always feels he should be wary of him.

This person gives him the impression that he only has a stance towards a certain matter, but as a person, he has no stance.

However, after this disturbance, Chu Huaixu seems to have understood a bit how to deal with such slightly mischievous people.

The falcon quickly flew over the national border, arriving at the Moon Country’s territory.

Niu Yuanshan looked down, only feeling familiar and yet strange with the mountains below.

Back then, he left the Moon Country Capital, headed alone to the Daoist Sect.

The route he took overlaps in part with the current flight path.

“This area has also marked my footsteps,” he thought.

It’s just that at that time, he hadn’t yet named himself Niu Yuanshan, he had no name, only a code name—Mu Bingjiu.

Unlike Old Niu’s nostalgic feelings, Chu Huaixu looked down only feeling a sense of novelty.

A system notification sounded in his ears.

“[Ding! You have entered—Western Continent, Moon Country.]”

However, at this time everyone was in the buffer zone between the national borders of both countries.

Flying a little further, they would face a wave of inspection.

After confirming their identities, they would be allowed to pass.

Even mighty Great Cultivators couldn’t freely come and go in the air without restriction.

If it were truly so, this world would undoubtedly become a few degrees more chaotic.

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Moon Country, Imperial Capital.

The Heir of Prince Rui was walking briskly within the Imperial Palace.

Because His Majesty the Moon Emperor was waiting for him by the Moon Pool in the Imperial Garden.

This generation of the Moon Emperor is already very old.

This also resulted in the Crown Prince being over sixty years old himself this year…

Prince Rui is the Emperor’s youngest and most favored son, so he has never been sent to his fief but has stayed in the Imperial Capital.

And since Qin Xuexiao was born, the Moon Emperor’s favor towards Prince Rui’s family reached its peak.

It’s uncertain whether there is someone with ulterior motives.

Although Qin Xuexiao is not from the Crown Prince’s line, many have referred to him as “Holy Grandson.”

Indeed, he is the Holy Emperor’s own grandson.

But some people hear this title and feel that it is overstepping.

Qin Xuexiao is very familiar with the Imperial Garden.

He quickly followed the graceful palace maid ahead to the pavilion by the Moon Pool.

“Your Majesty,” he saluted outside the pavilion.

The Moon Emperor has endless favor for Qin Xuexiao, allowing this royal grandson more freedom outside of public occasions.

“Come in,” came an aged voice from within the pavilion.

Qin Xuexiao stepped forward, lifted the curtain, and entered the pavilion.

Inside the pavilion, incense was burning, with a calming effect, making one feel serene and joyful upon smelling it.

As is widely known, whether due to His Majesty the Moon Emperor’s advanced age or other reasons, he often becomes absent-minded suddenly.

Even when discussing official matters, he would abruptly freeze, becoming distracted for ten seconds or even longer.

Therefore, this high-quality calming incense is lit at least once a day.

“The East and West Continent Competition is imminent, Xuexiao, how is your preparation?” asked the Moon Emperor.

His figure is slightly hunched, not particularly upright.

Though his eyes are somewhat blurred, overall he appears to be full of vitality.

On closer inspection of the facial features, it’s not hard to see that Qin Xuexiao’s nose and mouth are especially similar.

Listening to his imperial grandfather’s question, the Heir of Prince Rui replied immediately, “In response to Your Majesty, my cultivation has shown steady progress recently.”

“That’s good.”

The Moon Emperor glanced at the pool outside the pavilion and said, “This East and West Continent Competition is held in the Moon Country Capital. If you win, it would assert the majesty of our Celestial Family.”

Qin Xuexiao replied quickly, “Xuexiao understands!”

He actually feels quite pressured.

Competing on home ground as a member of the royal family, born with the nation’s fortune brings great advantages.

By exerting the Power of Fortune, his strength can increase significantly.

But under such circumstances, if he fails to win, wouldn’t it be a laughingstock for the East Continent people?

In theory, when the advantage is significant, one should have more confidence.

In fact, Lin Zixuan has also grown considerably strong recently. Now, she can do more than just exert the Spiritual Power Loan; the power she can share has increased, and the enhancement she can cause is also greater.

Simply put, this Divine Level Assistance can now apply various buffs to the Heir of Prince Rui.

However, previously in the battle at the Daoist Sect against Chu Huaixu, his overwhelming strength directly became the nightmare lingering in Qin Xuexiao’s heart.

“How strong has he become now?” Qin Xuexiao wondered.

Of course, pressure aside, Qin Xuexiao still felt he had a good chance of winning this time in the competition.

The recently acquired Emperor’s Divine Thought had given him immense confidence!

“Others only know that these four strands of Emperor’s Divine Thought can help my Spear Intent reach Great Perfection, even stepping into the realm of [half-step Spear Heart].”

“But in reality, the divine thought left by the ancestor is far from simple!”

During this period, every night after falling asleep, he would enter into incredibly realistic dream realms.

There, he seemed to experience many of the ancestor’s past events!

Although the content of these dreams was fragmented, some concerning cultivation, others battles… they were greatly beneficial to his overall cultivation and temperament!

The spear techniques he was recently practicing had all reached Great Perfection because of it.

Moreover, Qin Xuexiao discovered unexpectedly during one incident — the Emperor’s Divine Thought is alive!

To be specific, a part of residual consciousness remains.

It is possible to communicate!

Only currently, it seems to be one-sided.

Only when the ancestor actively reaches out to him can communication proceed.

No matter how Qin Xuexiao called out, it was all in vain.

At this moment, the Moon Emperor leaned on the railing inside the pavilion, turned slightly to glance at Qin Xuexiao.

“Considering the time, people from the Four Great Sects of the East Continent should be on their way here as well.”

“I heard from the State Preceptor that in this East and West Continent Competition, the other three major sects’ prodigies are not worth fearing; the real threat to you comes only from those three of the Daoist Sect?”

Qin Xuexiao immediately knew who those three were.

They were none other than Chu Huaixu, Xu Ziqing, Han Shuangjiang.

He hadn’t crossed paths with the other two, only heard about their exceptional skills.

At this moment, the Heir of Prince Rui replied, “Your Majesty, in Xuexiao’s eyes, there’s only one opponent, and that’s Chu Huaixu, the others are not to be feared.”

“Very good.” The Moon Emperor seemed quite pleased with his stance.

Soon, he gazed into the pool under the night sky and said solemnly, “It’s truly unfortunate that Huo Dingyi has just submitted to the Daoist Sect.”

Listening to this, Qin Xuexiao remained silent, unsure of what to say.

After a while, he couldn’t help but speak out his concern.

“Your Majesty, Chu Huaixu, when all is said and done, he is a person of Moon Country.”

“If he enters the Emperor’s Pool, could it be…” He didn’t continue.

The Moon Emperor turned to look at him and said indifferently, “You worry that the ancestor’s divine thought might be gained by him?”

“Yes, Xuexiao indeed worries about this,” he said righteously, “How can the ancestor’s divine thought fall into the hands of the Daoist Sect?”

In the night, the Moon Emperor looked at him, slowly revealing a smile on his face.

“Rest assured, this divine thought, he may not obtain it, or if he does, it won’t necessarily fall into the hands of the Daoist Sect.”

Qin Xuexiao listened to his royal grandfather’s words, a bit confused, unable to grasp the meaning behind them.

Yet he felt that the way his royal grandfather looked at him earlier seemed a bit odd.

But it was hard to pinpoint exactly.

Yet he immediately replied, “Yes, Your Majesty! Xuexiao understands.”

“In this East and West Continent Competition, you must win; only then can you obtain the Origin Fragment, refine the Power of Origin. At that time, the ancestor’s divine thought contained within you will naturally merge into that Power of Origin, aiding you on the heavenly path!” The Moon Emperor said solemnly.

“Xuexiao understands!” Qin Xuexiao only felt more pressured.

This matter, his royal grandfather has emphasized to him numerous times.

In fact, during the First Realm East and West Continent Competition, it was already emphasized once.

This made him realize that there should be some secret or further functionality of the Emperor’s Divine Thought that needs to be unlocked by merging with the Power of Origin!

Thinking of this, he felt a sense of fiery anticipation.

He knew clearly that the path laid out before him might truly be a grand avenue to the heavens.

He is very likely to become, like the ancestor, the strongest in the world of an era!

“Perhaps, once I refine the Power of Origin, I will obtain the entire inheritance from the ancestor?” Qin Xuexiao always suspected this.

Unfortunately, he asked his royal grandfather many times without receiving a definite answer.

After the two talked a little more, the Moon Emperor began to chat casually with his most beloved grandson.

But as they talked, he suddenly lost focus.

After zoning out for a few breaths, when he looked up again, his gaze had altered slightly, looking at Qin Xuexiao with a changed expression.

“That’s enough for today, I’m somewhat fatigued,” said the Moon Emperor.

“Rest early, Your Majesty, Xuexiao takes his leave.”

After Qin Xuexiao left, the Moon Emperor zoned out again for a few seconds.

Then, he suddenly whispered to himself.

But he no longer referred to himself as ’We’.

“I still think Xuexiao is more suitable, having merged four of the ten divine thoughts.”

“After all, Chu Huaixu does not have the bloodline of the Qin Family.”

“And Xuexiao resembles you back then so closely.”

“Isn’t it better to wait until Chu Huaixu enters the Emperor’s Pool before making any decisions?”

It seemed as though he was speaking to someone!

Yet near the pavilion was only the Moon Emperor alone.

Finishing his words, the Moon Emperor looked at the almost vanishing silhouette of his grandson into the night, his gaze changed again.

It seemed as if he wasn’t looking at a person, but at his favorite and most pleasing object.

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