Fairy, Don't Be Afraid, I Am Blind

Chapter 308 - 181: Divine Son of the Night (2)

"Third Elder? What speculation is this?"

You Su was a bit surprised, not expecting that while he was enjoying the beauty of Lotus Peak, he had actually been hanging by a thread, and it was the fickle Third Elder who had saved his life.

"That mysterious figure must have a purpose in doing all this. You cannot see, which would usually cause you unnecessary trouble and danger, yet he made you see the three Great Evil Gods, so that no evil spirits could escape your sight thereafter. What does this indicate?"

You Su was bewildered for a long time and shook his head.

"This indicates that he wants to turn you into someone who is naturally able to see only evil spirits! He wants to groom you into a sharp sword that slashes all evil spirits! There are no saviors in this world, so he intends to create one himself! You were born to cut down evil!"

The First Elder became more and more enthusiastic, seeing flames seemingly ignite in You Su’s eyes, and his withered body seemed to regain vitality.

This old man who had seen too much despair had long since become as calm as still water, and only hope could excite him like this.

"For some unknown reason, he was forced to abandon you. But the destiny upon you does not change, so you could repeatedly escape danger at the hands of evil spirits and achieve feats that seem incredible to us. Now that you have entered the Divine Mountain, we have no reason not to continue the plan that the mysterious figure could not fulfill. You will become the youngest member of the Exorcism Bureau, and the most important one. We will train you with all our might until the day you grow up!"

"I..."

You Su was stunned, almost suffocated by the First Elder’s words.

Once he chooses this path, he would immediately become one of the most distinguished individuals in the world, with no one easily able to take his life. But the cost is unimaginable responsibility and restraint, which runs counter to You Su’s original cultivation goals and makes it hard for him to accept.

"But... what if I’m not? Whether I truly saw the three Great Evil Gods, or the mysterious person’s plan—even his existence is just your speculation, without any evidence to support it..."

You Su remained clear-headed, not swayed by sudden joy or sorrow.

The First Elder gave the youth a meaningful look and sighed:

"You Su, you are very smart, but you should also understand that things you can think of, we cannot ignore. Is it truly worth painstakingly cultivating an unknown savior rather than digging into your mind-space? Even if you have not seen Them, it would only be the loss of a young prodigy. This land never lacks prodigies; in our eyes, prodigies are worthless. The fact that you’ve lived up to now is simply because someone doesn’t want you dead. So you... simply have no choice."

Indeed... I really have no choice...

You Su blankly stared behind the First Elder at the dispirited Chengtao Venerable.

Even the patriarch of a holy land could become a prisoner, facing an imposed mission as insignificant as an ant, he simply could not escape.

"You went to the Jade Ring Pool to save your master, didn’t you?" The Elder’s tone was gentle, speaking softly.

"Yes."

You Su knew he might fool others, but certainly not the elderly sage before him.

"You are loyal and capable. However, even if the Thirteenth Elder recovers his prime, with the Third Elder and myself, we couldn’t guarantee your safety against the grand force. The only person who can ensure your survival is yourself!"

The First Elder spoke with booming authority, as if trying to pierce You Su’s eardrums.

"I ask you once again, are you willing to accept it?"

You Su’s once clouded eyes also grew resolute; perhaps when he first saw Taisui in his dreams, the wheels of fate had already begun turning.

Without a doubt, to survive, he could only choose the second path, carrying the burden of salvation.

Whether he was truly as the First Elder said, having such a significant background no longer mattered. Even if he was not a savior, to prevent those he cared about from facing the entire world for him, he must live like a savior.

"I can accept it."

You Su sat upright, his entire demeanor transformed.

The First Elder showed approval: "Do not fear the path ahead, for you will not walk it alone."

"What do you mean by this, First Elder?"

"There are others with missions like yours." The First Elder stroked his beard, smiling gently.

"Who else?" You Su was incredulous.

"Your senior sister, Fairy Wangshu." The First Elder enjoyed the young man’s look of surprise.

"Senior sister?!"

You Su recalled his senior sister’s masked, naive image, and his heart ached at the thought of the fragile girl in white bearing such a heavy mission.

"Your senior sister possesses the constitution of Innate Purity, known as messengers sent by the Celestial Dao to cleanse the world. Chopping down evil is her destiny. Facing evil spirits, she, in the Condensed Water Realm, is comparable to a Venerable in the Void Realm. Although it has not been broadcasted, your senior sister is viewed as the hope by the Exorcism Bureau and outsiders as the Divine Maiden, deservedly so. To protect her, the Profound Sky Sect and Exorcism Bureau have set many restrictions upon her. When she went to Chuyun City to save you, it was an impulsive act of breaking the rules, which aroused the anger of many high officials in the Exorcism Bureau. After all, such a Divine Maiden cannot be allowed to perish easily outside."

The First Elder sighed softly and fixed his gaze on You Su’s face:

"They want to increase restrictions on Wangshu, completely confine her, but I have rejected it. Because Wangshu has always been very lonely, and I really cannot bear to see her even lonelier... Fortunately, now, there is one more Divine Son in the Exorcism Bureau who can help her, and luckily, that person is her junior disciple. This could be the work of fate."

You Su realized his senior sister carried so many shackles, no wonder she stayed isolated on the mountain for years, without a friend. Perhaps it was partly due to her nature, but more importantly, those powerful figures obstructed contact with the pure-hearted senior sister.

But he could make senior sister feel less lonely, share the pressure of her noble mission.

"What do I need to do?" You Su’s eyes were more serious than ever.

Now knowing his senior sister would fight alongside him, You Su let go of his last bit of concern.

The First Elder nodded lightly, earnestly said: "There are still too many mysteries in your experiences, and many in the Exorcism Bureau cannot fully trust you yet, for they have not seen your abilities firsthand. To truly become the Divine Son, you need to bring them something as a token, to demonstrate you can reach the heights we hope for."

You Su remained silent, then asked: "What do I need to do?"

"Young man, don’t rush. When the opportunity arises, I will tell you. Until then, just live as usual. No one will disturb you. As for matters after becoming the Divine Son, let’s talk about that when you truly achieve it."

"Thank you, First Elder." You Su stood up and bowed respectfully.

"You have made a great achievement this time; you should be celebrated across the Five Continents, but I must remind you that aside from evil spirits, human hearts are equally dangerous. To ensure your safety, the outside world will not know what you did at the Jade Ring Pool. Even if you become a Divine Son, to the outside world, your highest title will remain only as the disciple of the Lotus Sword Venerable."

"That is sufficient."

You Su was never concerned with those empty titles; he had always had a humble heart.

"Your character truly doesn’t match that of an eighteen-year-old. The more I talk to you, the more I think I have not been wrong about you." The First Elder took a few steps forward, placing his hand on You Su’s shoulder in praise, then said, "Dream-eating Ghost, Hades Fish, Hidden Earth—these powerful evil spirits hadn’t appeared on this continent for hundreds of years, yet they came one after the other this time around, while the Evil God of the outer sea still casts greedy eyes; this continent has reached a critical moment of life and death. Once you truly become the Divine Son, you shall, with your senior sister, become the seeds of hope, one visible and one in the shadows. She is the white Divine Maiden of the day, and you will be the night Divine Son of the dark!"

In You Su’s heart, a sudden surge of grand ambition arose: "Certainly, I will not let you down!"

The First Elder withdrew his hand, smiled: "You may return, the Third Elder is still waiting for you, remember to thank her."

Before You Su could respond, he blacked out and fell into a deep sleep.

The First Elder held You Su up in a void, while the silent Chengtao Venerable finally let out a bitter smile:

"I never thought the Celestial Technique Venerable’s art of persuasion would still be so profound, but will he really live to see that day?"

The First Elder looked back, undisguised derision in his eyes:

"Yo Tao, once I believed you could get to this point. But you have disappointed me."

Upon hearing this, Chengtao Venerable’s deep blue eyes dimmed, as if heartbroken.