Just as the old man had promised, as long as Chen Xi was willing to spare Jiang Zhengqing's life, he would tell Chen Xi everything he knew.
Reality proved that the old man had no intention of deceiving Chen Xi.
Perhaps it was out of fear, or perhaps it was because he wanted to form a good relationship with Chen Xi, but the old man told him everything he knew without hesitation.
However, what Chen Xi did not expect was …
When he mentioned the name 'Arbiter of Fate Xuan Nu', the old man suddenly fell silent.
Chen Xi waited for a while.
When he showed an obvious hint of impatience, the old man's voice slowly sounded from the soul crystal.
"Arbiter of Fate Xuan Nu?"
"It has been more than three thousand years since the Jiang Clan stepped foot on Daiyu Island …"
"You are not the first person to ask this question in these three thousand years, and I believe you will not be the last …"
"The reason why the Jiang Clan's Xuan Nu has a longer lifespan than the Xuan Nu of the outside world is because …"
"There is no real Arbiter of Fate Xuan Nu in the Jiang Clan!"
Chen Xi could not help but frown slightly when he heard that.
There was no Xuan Nu?
Then what about the woman who stood beside Jiang Yuankui and gave orders?
Although Chen Xi did not say anything, the old man seemed to have sensed his thoughts and immediately added, "Yuanqing is indeed the current Arbiter of Fate Xuan Nu of the Jiang Clan. She is responsible for presiding over the clan's sacrificial ceremonies, praying for blessings, and other matters …"
"However …"
"Compared to your wife, her Xuan Nu is just a fake …"
As soon as he said this, Chen Xi instantly understood what the old man meant.
He had long known that the condition to become a Xuan Nu was to give up the Earthly Soul.
He had originally thought that the Jiang Clan had some secret method to extend the Xuan Nu's lifespan, but in the end, he realized that the so-called secret method was to prevent the Xuan Nu from giving up the Earthly Soul.
Wasn't the old man talking nonsense with him and wasting his time?
The old man's answer made Chen Xi quite dissatisfied, but this was obviously not the time to flare up, so he could only frown and ask, "I don't have time to talk nonsense with you …"
"You have to answer me honestly …"
"Xuan Nu is a fait accompli. Is there any way to cure her?"
At this point, Chen Xi couldn't help but promise the old man, "You should know how important this matter is to me. If you help me today, I promise —"
"Even if I have to go through water and tread on fire in the future, I will definitely return this favor to you!"
"I won't go back on my word!"
Chen Xi, who never made promises easily, took the initiative to make a promise to the old man at this moment.
It was easy to imagine how anxious he was.
Although Qin Ruoying only had a slight headache, Chen Xi felt as if he was facing a formidable enemy.
In fact, in the end, he was just afraid.
Afraid of losing.
After all, he had already separated from Yingying once.
The husband and wife had gone through different kinds of suffering and torment to finally get to where they were today. The family of three had finally reunited and lived a happy life together.
If Qin Ruoying was safe and sound, then it would be fine. But if something happened to her …
Chen Xi would never forgive himself!
Absolutely not!
…
Of course, these emotions were buried in the deepest part of his heart. Naturally, Chen Xi couldn't easily reveal them.
Therefore, after making his promise, he silently waited for the old man's answer.
The room was very quiet.
It was so quiet that he could even hear the wind outside.
The white curtain was gently blown by the wind, just like his heart that couldn't calm down.
After an unknown amount of time …
The old man's voice rang out again.
However, the old man didn't rush to answer Chen Xi's question. Instead, he changed the topic and asked coldly, "I can answer your question …"
"But before that, please answer this old man's three questions, okay?"
Although he didn't know what the old man was up to, now was not the time to be anxious, so Chen Xi could only answer patiently, "Please go ahead."
"The first question …"
"Sir, do you know what realm the Divine Ancestor was at back then?"
Hearing the old man's question, Chen Xi couldn't help but be stunned.
Although he wasn't interested in these unimportant things, since the old man mentioned it, there must be a reason, so he seriously thought about it.
Qi Refinement, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Yuanying, Soul Formation, Insightful Void, Dao Integration, Tribulation Ascension, Mahayana.
Since the Divine Ancestor was able to find a great world in the void, his cultivation must be at least above the Insightful Void Realm, or even the legendary Dao Integration Realm.
Such a powerful person was definitely a big shot in the Heavenly Jade World, comparable to the Sect Master of the Divine Sect.
Thinking of this, even Chen Xi couldn't help but yearn for it.
Earth used to be …
Perhaps it was more prosperous than he had imagined.
While Chen Xi was pondering, the old man didn't give him time to think at all, and directly continued to ask, "The second question …"
"Ten thousand years ago, how many cultivators were there in the divine continent?"
"Hmm?"
This question really tested Chen Xi.
He wasn't an archaeologist, how would he know how many people there were at that time?
But then, the old man threw out a third question.
"The third question …"
"Sir, how do you think the Divine Ancestor could bring all these people to the great world with his strength alone?"
At this point, if Chen Xi still didn't understand what the old man meant, it could only mean that he was too stupid.
Therefore, the moment the old man finished asking the third question, Chen Xi suddenly stood up from his chair as if he had been electrocuted, and then couldn't help but exclaim, "The Arbiter of Fate Xuan Nu?!"
"Yes, yes."
"Sir, you should also know that the Arbiter of Fate is the mandate of heaven …"
"But how can we cultivators believe in the groundless Heaven?"
"The so-called Heaven's Will …"
"It's the Divine Ancestor's order to bear the fate of all living beings …"
Bear the fate of all living beings?
When he heard this, Chen Xi's expression changed drastically.
He could already guess what the old man wanted to say …
Although the Taiqing Divine Ancestor was omnipotent, he couldn't bring millions of ancient cultivators to the great world with his strength alone.
Therefore, there had to be some secret behind this.
And the key to this secret was clearly the Arbiter of Fate Xuan Nu!
As expected.
The old man quickly confirmed Chen Xi's guess.
"The Arbiter of Fate Xuan Nu …"
"That's a nice title …"
"But to put it bluntly …"
"They're the living sacrifices chosen by the Divine Ancestor!"
"Everyone says that the Divine Ancestor has the merit of saving the world, and with his omnipotent power, he turned the tide and saved the world …"
"But they've forgotten …"
"The road to the great world —"
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