Chapter 482 - 423: The Best of Times, the Worst of Times

After returning to his residence, Chu Huaixu immediately informed Nangong Yue and the others of the matter.

The three Daoist elders looked grim, feeling the weight on their shoulders had increased significantly.

When the sky falls, the tall ones hold it up.

Before the younger generations have grown up completely, they are naturally the ones who must bear it.

"Actually, how accurate Ming Xuanji’s divination is, remains uncertain," Li Chunsong said.

"Such celestial secrets are not so easily spied upon."

"But regardless, it’s a heaven catastrophe after all."

"My personal opinion is we should rather believe it exists than not."

"We can’t afford to gamble."

Even the Charitable Gambling King, who was addicted to gambling, made such a remark.

Nangong Yue and Tai Tingbai exchanged glances, nodding in agreement with this viewpoint.

"Huaixu, you go to the Moon Country’s treasury tomorrow, and then we’ll set off back to the sect." Tai Tingbai instructed.

"Alright."

The next day, Chu Huaixu went to the Moon Country treasury very early in the morning.

The item he wanted to exchange had been long thought out, naturally the Holy Water.

Unfortunately, there were only three drops left in the Moon Country’s treasury.

This trip was accompanied by National Guardian Xiahou Yue.

Before leaving, Chu Huaixu asked:

"Lin Zixuan should have entered the palace last night, right?"

Xiahou Yue also looked grave, nodding.

"Your Majesty has not yet awakened, but I’ve discussed with the Blade Holder and the Crown Prince, arrangements will be made soon."

"Alright." Chu Huaixu responded.

In such circumstances, if Ming Xuanji’s calculation is incorrect, it would certainly cause a huge joke.

But no one dares to take such risks.

Before leaving, Xiahou Yue suddenly called out to Chu Huaixu.

What he said was somewhat off-the-wall.

"Chu Huaixu, you are too weak."

But the Dead Fox could hear the underlying meaning.

Previously, Xu Ziqing and Han Shuangjiang were regarded as the saviors of the East Continent because of the language left in the Daoist Ancestor’s Proverbs.

Qin Xuexiao and Lin Zixuan were seen as the saviors of the Western Continent because the former was chosen by the Ancestor Emperor, and the latter was divined by Ming Xuanji.

But with the sudden emergence of Chu Huaixu, everything changed.

He is truly too special.

As a result, everyone initially saw him as an unstable variable, but now couldn’t help but place their bets on him.

Unfortunately, at this time, he is indeed still too weak.

The heaven catastrophe is approaching.

A large number of cultivators are about to descend upon the Profound Yellow Realm.

In such a situation, a Fourth Realm is far from enough.

Even if he is special, he cannot change the overall situation.

At this moment, Chu Huaixu silently turned around after hearing this, then slightly nodded.

There was no anger on his face, instead, he seriously said:

"Indeed, I am still too weak."

But this young man in a black and gold robe soon showed a smile.

"However, Elder Xiahou, please don’t worry, just wait and see."

After saying this, he turned to leave, leaving only his back to the National Guardian.

Xiahou Yue watched him deeply, unsure of where Chu Huaixu’s confidence and conviction came from.

He looked up at the sky.

Even though the weather is great, he feels surrounded by gloom.

Imperial Capital is still bustling and prosperous today.

But how long can this bustling prosperity last?

"Imperial Capital is supported by a grand array and guarded by the National Guardian Sword, making it the safest place in the Western Continent."

"But outside of Imperial Capital?" His heart sank.

Xiahou Yue is the National Guardian.

What he needs to protect is not just the King, nor just the Capital.

But the entire Moon Country.

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Walking on the streets of Imperial Capital, Chu Huaixu casually used a disguise technique on himself.

Previously, during the Third Realm competition, his boasting was too aggressive, causing public grievances.

Lately, he publicly beheaded Qin Xuexiao, further inciting national anger.

As a result, his reputation in Moon Country is actually mediocre.

To avoid some unnecessary trouble, it’s better to be in disguise.

Yet, even so, wearing a black and gold robe still attracted many passersby’s attention.

"Look, there’s a fan of Chu Huaixu!"

"Ha! The attire is exactly the same."

Listening to others’ discussions, the Dead Fox felt amused and helpless.

Nowadays, he is an iconic figure in the hearts of many young cultivators.

Plus, with his always worn signature black and gold robe, many people follow the trend.

The black and gold robe is so trendy that even those who dislike him also disdain these followers.

In the East Continent Mirror Country, when Chu Huaixu walks down the mountain, he often sees many men wearing black and gold robes.

Not only is it popular in the cultivation realm, but even ordinary people who can’t cultivate dress this way.

As for inside the Daoist Sect, it’s even more so.

Last time, when Chu Huaixu went to the Inner Sect for business, he also saw Liu Chengqi.

Liu Tianfeng Steward Liu used his life to trade a Profound Celestial Fetal Breath Pill for his son.

After Liu Chengqi’s spiritual embryo recovered, with the talent of an Upper Grade Spiritual Embryo, he smoothly entered the Inner Sect.

This fellow, who had numerous conflicts with Chu Huaixu in the early years, actually was wearing the iconic black and gold robe, leaving him a bit surprised.

"Good for you, thick-browed and big-eyed Liu Chengqi!"

"I always thought you might still be my critic."

"Secretly became a fan, huh?"

Disguised, Chu Huaixu walked in the bustling Imperial Capital.

Even though the heaven catastrophe is approaching, it does not seem to pressure him as usual.

He enjoys the prosperity and bustle here.

Passing by a shop, he specifically bought almond cakes loved by Han Shuangjiang.

It’s as if the end of the world is near, he is still at the top of the assassination list, yet his days are normal.

His mindset, one could say, is quite excellent.

Having Fearless Sword Intent is only one aspect because it only makes him not afraid and doesn’t help maintain a good mindset.

Purely because Chu Huaixu always believes a saying is very true:

"Stress is eating shit,

Anxiety is eating shit in advance,

Depression is repeatedly eating old shit."

He wants to go home and eat almond cakes with the Big Ice Cube and Xiaoxu, he does not want to eat shit in advance.

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In the afternoon, the Daoist Sect entourage left the Imperial Capital.

Upon returning to the sect, Tai Tingbai and others immediately went to the hall for a high-level meeting.

Xiang Yan, as the Sect Leader of the Daoist Sect, used Flying Sword Communication to inform the high-level leaders of the other three major sects.

Previously, the attitude of the Four Great Sects and the Moon Country’s royal family had been to hide the heaven catastrophe.

To avoid causing unnecessary unrest and giving evil cultivators an opportunity.

But over the years, the Four Great Sects and the royal family have not been idle.

They actually did many of the necessary things.

Many seniors in the cultivation realm say now truly is the best time.

The sects are willing to provide resources, and the threshold for cultivation is quite low.

Pills like Acupoint Opening Pill are almost infinitely provided by the Four Great Sects and the Moon Country royal family for the entire Profound Yellow Realm, trying to dig out every ordinary person capable of cultivation.

Crossing class boundaries is easier than it was in the early years.

Needless to say, now the access to sect contribution points is much higher than back then.

Therefore, many seniors in the cultivation world express such feelings.

This is truly the best era.

But also the worst era.

The next day, Chu Huaixu saw Xiang Yan flying away from Junzi Temple.

As Sect Leader, he rarely goes out.

It’s not surprising that the leaders of the Four Great Sects are planning to meet each other.

After Xiang Yan returned, he held several days of high-level meetings consecutively.

Chu Huaixu can see that his teachers have been very busy lately.

Even Chu Yinyin, who usually doesn’t get assigned work and is considered the "Daoist Sect’s mascot," has been extremely busy recently.

The Dead Fox often visited the training room these past few days.

To his surprise, the Big Ice Cube and Xiaoxu are still in seclusion, not having fully refined the Origin Fragment.

Chu Huaixu spent a long time back then because he also awakened Body Refining Divine Techniques.

"Why are they so inefficient?" He wondered.

Of course, his focus now is more on major events.

With the passage of time, the Dead Fox thought: There should be a result soon these days.

And the development of events, as he expected.

Two days later, the result came out.

— The heaven catastrophe will be made public.

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