Chapter 978: Strange Phenomenon At The Godwar Mountain (2/2)
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The phenomenon continued until the middle of the night before it slowly disappeared. The G.o.dwar Mountain finally reverted to its normal appearance.
A large number of cultivators of many races rushed for the mountain.
“An immortal item is surely coming out of the mountain in this generation!” Both young and old ran hysterically to the mountain.
A youth freely laughed and said: “No one other than me will obtain the immortal scripture. I will definitely be able to soar to the heavens and ascend to G.o.dhood!”
“Quiet down. I heard that there is more than just eternal existences from the previous generation coming. If an immortal scripture actually does come out, I’m afraid even G.o.d-Monarchs will come.” A friend whispered him a reminder.
“Haha, there’s nothing to be afraid of. Don’t forget that this is the G.o.dwar Mountain.” The youth responded leisurely: “No matter who they might be, eternal existences or G.o.dkings, everyone is equal inside the G.o.dwar Mountain. n.o.bility is not preordained by the heavens! Maybe I will even take a G.o.d-Monarch down!” [1. Okay, this is a hard one but also interesting. The official translation for this phrase “王侯将相, 宁有种乎” is “Do those gentry certainly have blue blood?” This is a popular phrase after a farmer rebels during the Qin Dynasty. It brings up the question if n.o.bility is innate. Why do the n.o.bles get to have more than the peasants? The official translation is problematic in this context, although the meaning is fine in Chinese since it is known as a phrase and simply understood. Thus, I have to make it into a statement with the same meaning to fit this context. On a different note, I do find this concept to be surprising because it came earlier than I thought — around 209 B.C. It definitely seems more of a western idea.]
This young cultivator’s unrestrained speech scared his companion stiff. He quickly covered his friend’s mouth and told him to be quiet.
Overnight, many cultivators entered the mountain, whether it be for the immortal scripture or for something else. In short, a great influx of cultivators arrived at the mountain despite it being in the middle of the night.
“n.o.bility is not preordained by the heavens at the G.o.dwar Mountain!” Contrary to some careless young cultivators, a few great characters from the previous generation — including Virtuous Paragons — became quite cautious the moment they faced this mountain. They didn’t want their boat to capsize in waveless waters; what if they died to the hands of a n.o.body or a junior? Their lifelong reputation would then collapse in a second.
“I should also leave.” Li Qiye gently nodded and told Ye Chuyun after the image had disappeared.
Ye Chuyun didn’t go with him as she wanted to return to the Pure Lotus School instead.
Li Qiye left on that very night, but he didn’t go to the mountain. He secretly visited several ancient and mysterious clans in the city.
These clans maintained a very low-profile even within the Holy City. Some didn’t even want others to know about their existence. Outsiders simply didn’t know about them at all.
After the visits, he finally left the city for the G.o.dwar Mountain. Of course, he was not the only one. More cultivators poured towards the mountain from the other areas as well through the night.
At this moment, Li Qiye was famous. Each of his actions was noted even in the darkness, especially by those who were paying attention.
“Li Qiye is also going to the G.o.dwar Mountain!” Someone privately discussed this matter.
Under the cloak of darkness, a pair of eyes had been watching Li Qiye’s every move. He noticed that Li Qiye was heading for the mountain and became excited, prompting him to command someone next to him.
He was the descendant of the Blood-devil Tribe, the Skybearing Monarch. He instantly came up with a plan the moment he saw Li Qiye on the road. Thus, he sent people to invite Bai Jian and Chi Tianyu.
The five saints of the blood race were close friends. Moreover, since he was the leader, Bai Jian and Chi Tianyu should have no reason to decline.
However, Bai Jian actually refused the invitation. He told his confidant: “Tell the Skybearing Monarch’s messenger that I am in closed cultivation. When I come out, I will go apologize to him.”
Bai Jian’s confidant sent the monarch’s messenger away. He came back and asked with some confusion: “Young Master, your relations.h.i.+p with the monarch is quite good. You are usually happy to answer his beckons, so why are you refusing this time?”
“A’Fu, this is a turbulent period.” Bai Jian gently shook his head: “The Skybearing Monarch has great ambitions. Him inviting me at this key moment is probably not a good thing.” With that, he glanced outside the window: “Fierce has arrived at the Barren Earth — this is not a good omen at all. I shouldn’t be involving myself in these muddy waters. From today on, I will go train and won’t ask about anything. If anyone comes, just send them away for me.”
His confidant acknowledged the command and would carry it out.
The monarch was dissatisfied at Bai Jian’s absence. As the Blood-devil descendant, he was quite influential within the Blood Race. He wanted to join forces with Bai Jian, so how could he be happy when Bai Jian didn’t show up? He coldly grunted in response.
Nevertheless, Chi Tianyu arrived!
“Brother Tianyu is indeed my brother. You came to see me at a time like this.” The monarch personally came out to greet him.
Chi Tianyu smiled: “Brother Skybearing has helped me many times in the past, so how could I not come after you called?” [2. Both of them are being very polite here with their honorific game, calling each other big brother and referring to themselves as little brother.]