Chapter 527 Ao Hai's Shock
"Old thing." Di Chang'an crossed his arms and said to Shou Zu, "I thought you didn't have much time left. Even when I asked you to play chess on weekdays, I was afraid of tiring you out..."
Shouzu was one of the few people who lived in the same era as Emperor He in Chang'an.
As for the others, even Ye Yan and Ao Hai, there is a generation gap between them, and it is not a small one.
Shou Zu and Di Chang'an had known each other for over a thousand years. To Di Chang'an, this was an old friend who was not a relative, but was better than a family member. He had been very sad when Shou Zu told him that his lifespan was almost over, but he also felt a sense of relief.
On the road to the underworld, he will not be alone if he has an old friend to accompany him.
Over the years, he has asked his own personal physician to take care of Shouzu's health, and has used many rare treasures in the hope of prolonging his life as much as possible.
And a few days ago, when Di Chang'an heard that he had the opportunity to break through and surpass the myth and extend his life by fifty years, he was still worried in his heart whether Shouzu would die before him.
Now it seems that it was purely my own wishful thinking.
This old guy didn't tell me the truth from the beginning!
For some reason, Di Changan felt like he was being let down.
He takes such good care of him that he doesn't even dare to let him do heavy work!
After learning that Shouzu still had a lot of life left, Di Changan secretly decided that he would definitely give this old guy more things to do in order to comfort his wasted feelings.
Obviously, from Di Chang'an's expression, Shouzu knew his future fate.
Suddenly, his whole face fell and he let out a long sigh.
Spicy balls.
There is no way to slack off!
Moreover, based on his understanding of Di Changan, it would be absolutely unsafe to take on the job he asked him to do.
Alas...how could this happen?
Shouzu sighed and put his head on the table, but he didn't refuse.
For a thousand years, Di Chang'an has indeed been his best friend.
He didn't reveal his lifespan at the beginning because he wanted to be cautious, to avoid being caught by Di Chang'an and made into soup, and also to leave himself a way out.
But after spending a long time together, he already knew that Di Chang'an would definitely not do this, and it didn't matter whether the secret was hidden or not... But he also knew in his heart that if he knew that he had enough life, troubles would surely come one after another.
He couldn't refuse. Now the entire Tianmen is made up of humans. What could he do?
So I'd better hide it... Although Ye Yan is a good guy, I'm not as familiar with him as I am with Di Chang'an. Maybe after Di Chang'an leaves, Ye Yan and the association will control me like they control Ao Hai.
So, after Di Chang'an died, he would fake his death and run away.
But I didn't expect that it would be exposed in this place!
Who would have thought that an acquaintance from over two thousand years ago would suddenly appear out of nowhere?
No, aunt, you are really my aunt. It’s great to see you again after more than two thousand years!
Glancing at Yu Cang who looked a little bewildered, Shou Zu sighed again.
Although his affairs were exposed because of Yu Cang, he did not mean to blame Yu Cang.
Anyway, in Shou Zu's original plan, he would definitely let Di Chang'an know about this matter before he died, and then try to see if his magical powers could save Di Chang'an... Now that Di Chang'an's death is approaching, the time difference of such a few days does not make much difference.
Shou Zu had no idea that Emperor Chang'an was about to surpass the myth. He only knew that, in his perception, Emperor Chang'an didn't have many days left to live.
Mythical magical powers must have a terrifying number of derivative abilities, and the perception of lifespan is what Shouzu is good at.
If he wanted to, he could extend the lifespan of others, but that would hurt his own vitality, and he was not sure if it would work on a legend like Di Chang'an... According to common sense, if he extended Di Chang'an's lifespan, there was an 80% chance that he would not survive.
For the sake of their thousand-year friendship, he would give it a try before Di Changan died, without sacrificing himself. If it works, then it works, but if it doesn't, then there's nothing he can do... Anyway, he would definitely not sacrifice himself for others, no matter who he is, he must live... I'm sure Di Changan would understand him.
It doesn't matter if it's exposed now. It just so happens that he heard two days ago that Di Chang'an was going to go out and fight with others while he didn't have much time left, and he was struggling to figure out how to persuade him.
Normally when he reaches the end of his life, Shouzu can still try hard, but if he is beaten to death, he will have no other choice.
Now that the matter has been made clear, he might as well say it.
Thinking of this, Shou Zu adjusted his expression and raised his head:
"Changan... We have known each other for so many years, you should know who I am."
"Of course I know." Di Chang'an rolled his eyes. "You are a coward, afraid of death. Asking you to come down from the 25th floor is the same as asking you to die."
Shou Zu was displeased when he heard the tone in Di Chang'an's words. He glared at him and said, "...Is it normal for me to be afraid of death? Hey, you better understand that it's the instinct of living things to seek benefits and avoid harm. It's abnormal for someone like you to not fear death!"
Di Changan narrowed his eyes and said, "You are a myth with infinite lifespan. What is there to be afraid of death for?"
"Don't worry about it!" Shou Zu crossed his arms in front of him. "Now that everything's out in the open, I won't hide it anymore. Chang'an, quickly cancel the fight you promised. I still have a chance to try to give you some life. If you're seriously injured or even beaten to death, there's nothing I can do."
Di Changan was happy: "Thank you for still remembering me."
"Why? Just tell me whether you want this life or not."
Shouzu raised his head, snorted, and once again raised his mythical aura in front of Di Changan, as if he had him under control.
Just as Di Chang'an knew him well, he also knew Di Chang'an well.
Shouzu values his own life, while Di Changan values Yan State. This is their bottom line, and no matter what the conditions are, they will not give up this bottom line.
Although the layout looks different, in Shouzu's eyes they are all the same.
In Shouzu's eyes, Di Chang'an was eager to go out and fight after waking up, just because he wanted to do more for Yan State.
In fact, he was also a little puzzled, because in his perception, Di Changan could still hold on for a while, so there was no need to be so anxious.
But it has come to this point, and there is no point in saying these things anymore. He believes that when he tells Di Chang'an that he has a way to prolong his life, he will definitely not be able to refuse.
Shouzu tilted his head back, the panic he had felt at being exposed just now gone.
On the contrary, he wanted to see Di Changan talking to him nicely in order to prolong his life!
Come on, stop pretending, everyone knows each other, so stop being so useless! Beg me!
However... facing Shouzu's complacent look, Di Changan was quite calm. Not only did he not show Shouzu's expectant look, but he laughed out loud.
Guixiang, who was standing by, took out a bag of strange-tasting beans from somewhere and started eating them with a crunch.
Seeing that Emperor Chang'an was so confident, Shouzu began to feel guilty again.
This is?
"Longevity Ancestor." Di Chang'an smiled, "How much life can you add to me?"
"Then... we'll know only after we try it."
"You are weaker than me. Even if you can add, it will hurt your foundation. Would you be willing to do such a thing?"
"Who are you looking down on?" Shou Zu slammed the table. "As long as it doesn't kill me, I can still afford this little bit of life!"
"Alright." Di Chang'an waved his hand. "Tell me honestly, do you just not want to fight with me?"
Shouzu: “…”
"Um?"
“That’s part of the reason.”
Shou Zu practically gritted his teeth as he uttered, "But can you blame me for this? You've recruited so many myths to join the battle. I can tell with my turtle shell that this isn't a safe mission! I don't want to sacrifice my life on you!"
His idea was very simple. He would try his best to help Di Changan prolong his life. If he succeeded, Di Changan would definitely give up the risk and retain his strength. If he failed... by the time his time was up, he would not have the energy to bother with all this.
Perfect.
However, Di Changan's reaction was completely different from what Shouzu expected.
He just looked at me with a half-smile, as if... he was fearless?
Now, Shouzu was unsure.
"What's that expression on your face... In a divine war of this magnitude, you'll definitely die in your current state! Di Chang'an, you'll definitely accept my proposal, right?"
"Heh." Di Chang'an shook his head and smiled, "Shou Zu, I'm very sad that you actually thought I would take you to die."
Shouzu: “…”
"We've known each other for over a thousand years. Have you ever seen me do anything I wasn't sure of?" Di Chang'an leaned forward on the table and moved closer to Shou Zu. "Shou Zu...what if I told him I could both win this battle and survive?"
Shouzu's eyes widened: "How is this possible!"
Although Shouzu was not very clear about who Di Changan was going to attack, he could guess a little.
As far as he knew, Di Changan had visited quite a few myths some time ago for this battle and invited them to fight together... He couldn't imagine who needed such a scene to fight.
"Your current physical condition is simply not suitable for any combat! Even a simple attack could bring your end sooner!"
"Don't worry." Di Chang'an's expression remained unchanged. "I still have plenty of life left."
Shou Zu frowned and said, "Di Chang'an, it's ok if you lie to others, but you're lying to me too?"
From the perspective of supernatural powers, he may know how long your life span is better than you do!
"I didn't lie to you." Di Chang'an tilted his head slightly and gestured in Yu Cang's direction with his eyes. "Yu Cang has a way to help me break through my current realm. Then... my life span will naturally be extended."
Shou Zu stood up suddenly, pointing his claws back and forth between himself and Yu Cang: "Di Chang'an, you... believe him, but not me?"
This sounds strange.
Shouzu admitted that Yu Cang was something.
These days, he has also been secretly observing Yu Cang. This guy has an absurdly high level of understanding and talent, and is surrounded by a bunch of guys whom he can't even see through... but he is just a young man after all.
He has never been to the Mythology realm himself and doesn't know what the Mythology realm means. How can he help to break through?
Seeing that Di Chang'an mentioned himself, Yu Cang touched his head, laughed dryly twice, but did not say anything.
Shou Zu continued, "And even if you can break through, so what? Lifespans won't change much within the mythical realm. Your end won't be delayed!"
Di Changan chuckled.
He tapped the table with his slender fingers and looked at Guixiang.
"Who told you that I was only about to break through a small realm within the mythical realm?"
"Didn't you just say..."
Shouzu swallowed the words that came out of his mouth.
He seemed to realize something and looked at Yu Cang. Seeing that he just kept smiling and didn't deny it -
"Di Chang'an, are you crazy or am I crazy?" Shou Zu's eyes widened. "You are not going to say... are you going to say..."
"That's right." Di Chang'an kept smiling, "I will surpass the realm of mythology and reach unprecedented heights - with the help of Yu Cang."
“…”
Shouzu didn't know what to say for a moment.
This statement was absolutely beyond his scope of cognition - the realm above mythology only existed in theory, but from the existence of Blue Star to the present, no living being had ever reached that realm.
This is billions of years. If a myth cannot be born in such a terrifying time span, then it can be said that there will probably never be one.
As a result... you said that Yu Cang had a way to break through... and you still believed it?
What are you doing?
Shouzu's gaze lingered on the faces of Di Changan, Guixiang and Yu Cang, seeming to want to say something but stopping himself.
Finally, he could only look at Ao Hai: "Do you believe it?"
Ao Hai: “…”
Shou Zu turned around and looked at the dust-sealed holy sword that was floating quietly like an ornament. "Do you believe it?"
Grandma: "...That's true."
"You really believe it?" Shou Zu's eyes widened. "No, Auntie, I haven't seen you for two thousand years. You... Did you get sleep problems?"
Aunt: ...
What can she say.
The concentration of myths in this environment made her a little hesitant to say anything.
"Alright, Shouzu, stop embarrassing yourself." Di Chang'an knocked on the table. "Since I've said it, it's a proven fact. This battle won't be dangerous. You've seen the Soul Cards Yu Cang created. Even if I die, you can't."
"This..." Shouzu carefully observed Di Chang'an's expression, trying to find out what was wrong.
But everything is as usual, calm and confident.
Could it be that... this is true?
But how is that possible!
Yu Cang had only lived for a few years? How could he have accomplished such a feat that no one had accomplished in billions of years?
But if it were true...
Shouzu looked at Yu Cang with an uncertain expression.
aside.
Ao Hai lowered his head and looked at the mahjong tiles in his hand.
He was actually not very good at this kind of game. He was just playing it blindly and could not beat Di Changan.
But today, what he heard was...
Ao Hai closed his eyes slightly, trying his best not to let others see his trembling eyes.
Di Changan is a person who never does anything without reason.
Now that he and Shouzu had said this, what was the point...was he putting pressure on them? But the spirit beasts were weak, so was there any need to put more pressure on them?
Could it be that... Emperor Changan meant that they also have the possibility of... transcending mythology?
The moment he realized this possibility, although Ao Hai was trying hard to control it, his breathing became heavy.
If that's the case...
Then he must get along well with Yu Cang in the next few days... No! He can't just go to Yu Cang directly, that won't get any results... Yes, the battle that will follow!
The price of surpassing myth must be very high. Whether I can achieve it will probably depend on my performance in the next battle...
Ao Hai clenched his fists slightly, and a sense of death arose in his heart.
(End of this chapter)
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