Legend of the Great Sage

>As a result, he understood his current status even better, which instead brought him much more peace.
Any Demon God could easily erase Black Cloud city from existence if they personally took action.
The reason why they did not do that was only because it was not worth it.

There were plenty of people in the trade that could get them killed, but there was no one in the trade that would take a guaranteed loss.

If they had a firm grasp over victory on the chessboard, who would be willing to break the rules? Not only would they adhere to it, but they would even force everyone else to play with the same rules too, allowing them to win everything smoothly.

In other words, at least for now, he did not have to worry about the hand of a god or buddha suddenly appearing above him and crushing him to death.
He still did not possess that right.
How infuriating!

“The rules?” The Spirit Reverend of Ocean Returnance sneered.
“The reason why you’re still alive is just because you still can’t change anything yet, so you’re not worth eliminating, only worth observing.
With that being the case, you’re better off sticking to the path of inaction, to make use of uselessness and withdraw yourself before you’ve set foot on the true battlefield.”

Li Qingshan lowered his head, sinking into his thoughts.

“You’re already the first senior brother of the Myriad sect.
With your disposition, cultivation, cultivation method, and bloodline, as long as you cultivate peacefully, becoming a Human Immortal is nothing difficult.
You even have a good chance at becoming a True Immortal.
I know you’ve taken part in many gambles, and you’ve already won it all, so it’s time for you to stop.
Why would you let your brilliant future and endless life all go up in flames over this?”

“What…” Li Qingshan raised his head.
“…did you mean by the true battlefield?”

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All the Spirit Reverend of Ocean Returnance saw was his glowing eyes.
Not only were they devoid of any fear, but they were filled with eagerness.
He had said so much, yet that was all this kid had taken in.
He could not help but say furiously, “You just can’t teach children!” He stormed off.

Li Qingshan grabbed his sleeve.
“Please don’t be irritated, senior.
Hear me out.”

“Our paths diverge.
There’s nothing to talk about!” The Spirit Reverend of Ocean Returnance tried to break free, but Li Qingshan had already grabbed his arm firmly.
His current strength was anything but normal, so for a moment, the Spirit Reverend of Ocean Returnance was powerless over him too.

Li Qingshan said, “Among the myriad living creatures, there is nothing more important to them than their own life.
The spirit turtles treat preserving their own lives as the utmost priority.
It is truly an exceptional decision, but I have once heard of a poem that goes, The divine turtle may enjoy longevity, but there is still a time when death comes.
The flying serpent rides on the mists, but there is still a time when it will be reduced to dust.
No matter how you preserve your life, it’s impossible to achieve eternal life at the very end.
Even for the immortals and buddhas beyond the Nine Heavens, I think they just live slightly longer than mortals.”

The Spirit Reverend of Ocean Returnance furrowed his brows firmly and murmured, “The divine turtle may enjoy longevity, but there is still a time when death comes.
The flying snake rides on the mists, but there is still a time when it will be reduced to dust!” He squinted his eyes and stared straight at Li Qingshan.
“Where did you hear this poem from?”

“Sigh, that’s not the main point!”

Li Qingshan was intrigued.
He had only mentioned it casually to show off his knowledge.
He never expected the Spirit Reverend of Ocean Returnance to respond with such interest.
Was being a novel lover just his cover, and he was actually a poem-lover instead?

The Spirit Reverend of Ocean Returnance glanced at Li Qingshan deeply.
“You actually know so much!”

“What do I know?” Li Qingshan was puzzled.
He tried reciting a little more of the poem.
“The elderly purebred rests in the stables, yet its ambitions race into the horizons.
Even when men of soaring aspirations reach old age, they never stop their advance.”

However, it resulted in no response from the Spirit Reverend of Ocean Returnance.
“It’s a fine work, but it’s nothing special.” He questioned, “You wrote it?”

Li Qingshan brushed this topic aside awkwardly, no longer dwelling on it.
“I mean that while you are wise, you’re not a man!”

The Spirit Reverend of Ocean Returnance said indifferently, “I’m not human!” Li Qingshan’s gaze was calm yet fervent.
“That’s why you don’t understand the most sorrowful thing that can happen to a man is being unable to find his battlefield, being unable to find something worthy of dying for!’