readytorunbook Chapter 1081 He is a demon! A demon that destroys the world!
Chapter 1081 He is a demon! A demon that destroys the world!
The awe-inspiring sight of all 36,570 candles lit in the human world was abruptly cut short before it could fully unfold, and all of them vanished.
This scene changed too quickly.
So much so that everyone present was still somewhat stunned.
Whether it's the cynical and rebellious Sword One, the meticulous and rule-abiding Sword Four, or the Sword Five who is still stuffing food into his mouth, or even Ye Wentian who sits cross-legged with his eyes closed.
At this moment, everyone stared wide-eyed at Gu Xiu.
When they saw that Gu Xiu's hand was still gripping the sword hilt, their eyelids twitched involuntarily.
All 36,570 candles in the human world were lit.
Then, without exception, they all went out!
This……
What does it mean?
Under the long stretch of darkness, the atmosphere was extremely heavy. The entire Tianyuan Sword Sect seemed to fall into absolute silence under the darkness, and all eyes were turned to the figure standing with his sword in hand.
"What...what does he mean?"
Someone spoke, breaking the silence, and it seemed to shatter the boundless darkness. One by one, the extinguished candles were lit again, but just like before, the darkness returned after only a few breaths.
This process repeats itself, much like breathing.
Alternating light and dark.
It cast a flickering, indistinct light on everyone's faces.
next moment.
The crowd erupted in uproar.
"How is this going?"
"Qi Liang and Qi Mie coexist. Does this mean that Gu Xiu can save the world or destroy it?"
"But how is that possible? How can saving the world and destroying the world happen to the same person? Does the destruction of the universe depend entirely on his personal mood?"
"Whether he can save the world or destroy it, I find it unbelievable. Although he has some reputation and his strength is not bad, he is ultimately just a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator. He is not even a Supreme Being. How could he possibly save or destroy the world?"
“But this is the result of the Human Candle. The Human Candle cannot make mistakes. Moreover, Gu Xiu previously carried out a large-scale massacre in the Sword Sect, but the Heavenly Abyss Sword Sect never reprimanded him from beginning to end. I'm afraid the Sword Saint already knew something.”
"So what should we do next? Should such a person really be allowed to live?"
"Could it be related to the blessings that were rumored to be coveted by those supreme beings and even immortals?"
"It might actually be true."
"..."
Previously, everyone thought the test was too boring, but now no one said it was boring anymore. The entire Tianyuan Sword Sect was as noisy as a vegetable market, with everyone talking about this scene that they were destined to never forget for the rest of their lives.
"It seems..."
"I am indeed extraordinary."
Amidst the murmurs and discussions, Gu Xiu, clad in black, was in high spirits. As he watched the flickering candlelight, a smile crept onto his lips.
As the ruler of this world, there is only one thing he cares about.
Don't be mediocre.
His only fear was that he would only be able to light a pitiful few candles in the human realm, and then disappear into the crowd, which was something he absolutely could not accept. As for whether all the candles in the human realm would be extinguished or lit, he didn't care at all.
So, he held the sword hilt for a while, enjoying everyone's attention, before leisurely putting down the sword.
He turned to look at Jiang Jiansi: "Why haven't you announced the results yet?"
Jiang Jiansi's eyelids twitched, and he met his gaze. After a moment, he said, "Gu Xiu, you've passed and are qualified to go to the Sword Enlightenment Platform."
Unlike the announcements for others, he didn't reveal how many candles had been lit in the human realm. Instead, he directly announced that Gu Xiu had passed the test and qualified to ascend the Sword Enlightenment Platform. Gu Xiu, clad in black robes, was very satisfied with this result. Next, he only needed to compete for rankings on the Sword Enlightenment Platform, and then he could use the power of the Sword Inquiry Pool to eradicate that damned inner demon.
But no sooner had he left than someone behind him said:
"No, he hasn't even lit a single candle in the human realm. Why should he be allowed to ascend the Sword Enlightenment Platform? Are we going to make him even stronger?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Xiu in black robes immediately smiled.
But unexpectedly, this man's words seemed to sound the battle horn, and soon more people stepped forward one after another:
"That's right, Gu Xiu can't go on stage!"
"His condition is so strange that he can't even keep the human candle burning. How can he be considered the winner?"
"According to what Senior Jiang just said, this person is clearly a demon of destruction. How could such a great opportunity as the Sword Enlightenment Platform be given to such a person?"
“This is unfair. If we were merely lacking in the number of lights we could illuminate, then naturally we would have nothing to say. But his situation is clearly not right. How can the Heavenly Abyss Sword Sect gain the trust of others in the future?”
"..."
Once someone took the lead, others followed suit, questioning Jiang Jiansi's choice.
Most people phrased it tactfully, but some were unusually firm.
even……
"If you ask me, since this person is a demon in this chaotic world, then we should eliminate him and uphold justice today."
“That’s right. I still remember what Senior Jiang just said. Gu Xiu is still young and not mature enough. This is the perfect opportunity to get rid of him.”
"A demon that destroys the world! This is a demon that destroys the world! So many candles in the human world are lit, yet not a single one is lit. It is clear that this person is not tolerated by heaven and earth."
Although there weren't many similar remarks, they were particularly jarring.
Lu Dongshan immediately defended Gu Xiu: "Hey, hey, hey, are you guys crazy? Everyone knows what kind of person Old Gu is, five hundred years ago. How can you really believe that he is some kind of world-destroying demon who is Zhao Xiaolai?"
He had already realized that Gu Xiu in front of him was a demon in his heart, and even deliberately threw out the Sword Cleansing Pool of the Enlightenment Platform just to trick him.
But that doesn't mean he'll just stand by and watch others bully Gu Xiu!
If the inner demon runs away, the true body will return. If he is really labeled as a world-destroying demon, the situation will be difficult to handle. Therefore, he must argue for Gu Xiu and prevent such a possibility.
"Lu Dongshan, are you really blind or pretending to be blind? Did you pretend you didn't see all those candles go out just now?" someone immediately retorted.
Lu Dongshan spat and said, "What the hell is this 'the candles of the world are extinguished'? Didn't you see that all the candles of the world were lit just now? If you ask me, Old Gu must be the savior of the world. You actually plan to attack him. I think you are the real bastards who destroy the world."
“Lu Dongshan, I know you and Gu Xiu are good friends, but you can’t distort the truth for his sake. Doing this will only lead Haoyu into utter ruin!”
"I don't know what 'eternal damnation' means, but if you keep spouting nonsense like this, I'll make sure you suffer eternal damnation first!"
"Are you really going to defy the world?"
"What bullshit about the world being against all reason? All I know is that if anyone wants to bully my brothers, they'll have to get past me first!"
"you……"
Lu Dongshan's assertive demeanor slightly diminished the momentum of the person who had led the criticism, and the group exchanged glances.
Their faces looked a little ugly.
Yet they dared not actually make a move here.
Although Lu Dongshan was somewhat of a figure of fame five hundred years ago, his strength has increased by leaps and bounds since his sudden enlightenment. His combat power is extremely strong, especially with the support of Wanbaolou's resources. He is exceptionally fierce and can almost always win a battle. If he cannot win, he can usually escape.
Don't be fooled by the fact that he is only at the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul stage. In reality, even ordinary Void Refinement cultivators might not be able to get any advantage from him.
Even those that are stronger.
It's probably not that easy to take this person down.
Someone had a sudden inspiration and thought of Jiang Jiansi standing next to them: "Senior Jiang, the Demon of Annihilation is currently in your Tianyuan Sword Sect. Shouldn't you be eliminating the demon and protecting the righteous path?"