Chapter 1091: Paving The Way For The Twelve Heavenly Kings (2)

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation  Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

“I remember when the Mountain Sea Sword Sect had the Mountain Sea Merit Cauldron, and they wouldn’t let me see it at all. The Sword God said that unless I was willing to take the Mountain Sea Merit Cauldron and collect the world’s merit, he would never give it to me. At that time, all I wanted to do was travel the world. Why would I waste my time collecting luck and merit? Now… the cauldron is with you! You aren’t collecting merit for it, are you? I see that the merit inside is being consumed rapidly.” Gu Jin was so surprised that he took a step back. “Don’t tell me that you have another ill-fated pearl on you!”

Jiang Hao was speechless.

As expected, Gu Jin could guess the problem accurately.

Wan Xiu and Si Cheng were involved in this.

However, Gu Jin did not seem to guess that.

It seemed he could not see everything, after all.

Jiang Hao was worried about the evil surrounding Gu Jin.

In the face of Gu Jin’s question, Jiang Hao remained silent. “Senior, how have you been?” he asked instead.

“I was fine until I saw you. Now, I don’t feel so good about all this,” said Gu Jin. “Your cultivation seems… abnormal.”

“Yes… something happened recently. My cultivation fell by a lot.” Jiang Hao lowered his head and sighed.

Gu Jin nodded. “Indeed, it’s much weaker. You’re here for something else, or were you looking for me?”

“I want to ask you something, Senior,” Jiang Hao said truthfully.

“Like what?” Gu Jin did not mind.

“Senior, you saw the Mountain Sea Merit Cauldron on me. May I ask if others can see it too?” Jiang Hao asked.

“Not many can do that.” Gu Jin thought for a moment and said, “I can see it. I think Gu Changsheng, Lou Mantian, and the Sword God can tell at a glance too.”

“They are in the same realm as you, Senior?” Jiang Hao was curious.

Gu Jin smiled and said nothing.

Jiang Hao was shocked.

However, he did not ask further.

“If it was anyone else, they would need to dig for more clues to see it. But such people are rare,” said Gu Jin.

Jiang Hao nodded.

Although he did not know how strong these people were, there were still quite a few people who could sense the Mountain Sea Merit Cauldron.

Usually, he would not come across such powerful people for a hundred years. However, it had been equally impossible for him to be embroiled in misfortune.

“Is there a way to hide the cauldron?” Jiang Hao asked.

“It’s very simple, and you already know how to do it.” Gu Jin smiled.

“I do?” Jiang Hao was surprised.

Gu Jin stretched out his hand. “Show me your hands.”

Jiang Hao showed him his left palm.

At that moment, Gu Jin’s name appeared on his palm.

“You have that,” said Gu Jin. “Use my identity, and my luck will cover for you. That way, the Mountain Sea Merit Cauldron can be concealed. You don’t have to worry about anyone seeing through you when you’re outside. It’s not that no one might be able to see through you, but they might not detect whatever is on you for the time being. Probably no one in the present can detect it. But the Great Era War is about to begin, so many powerful people might emerge. They might be able to see through this.”

“But it’s been so many years…”

Jiang Hao looked at the name on his palm. If he used it, he would be seen as Gu Jin.

He was not sure what kind of changes that would bring.

In the past, he had only used it temporarily.

If he used it permanently, he did not know what would happen.

Perhaps others would think that he was the reincarnation of Gu Jin.

“I’ve taught you the method. How to use it is up to you,” said Gu Jin with a smile.

Jiang Hao lowered his head and did not say anything.

Perhaps it was not so far-fetched to think he was an incarnation of Gu Jin.

“Any other questions?” Gu Jin asked.

“There’s a small problem,” said Jiang Hao. “Senior, is there a way to help the Twelve Heavenly Kings become immortals?”

“That’s impossible. No one in this world could open such a vast path to immortality for twelve people,” said Gu Jin.

He looked stunned. “You want to help them become immortals?”

“I was just asking to see if there was a way,” Jiang Hao said.

Gu Jin was suspicious. “It’s already clear that the Twelve Heavenly Kings would need someone with great fortune to open the path of immortality for them. The premise is that there must be a gap in the fortune of the Twelve Heavenly Kings. The person must integrate into it, accompany the Twelve Heavenly Kings and their fortune, and guide them to become immortals together. That is just the first step. The second step is to ensure that the Twelve Heavenly Kings have enough opportunity to become immortals. Of course, the most important thing is that person. When they open the immortal path, they’ll bear the pressure of the fortune of the Twelve Heavenly Kings. In addition, the realm where they become immortals will surely impose endless tests. It’s not just one person ascending to immortality but twelve. The pressure would be immense, almost double. Throughout history, there has been no such person who is able to do something like that.”

Jiang Hao sighed. Was it really impossible?

But he had no choice but to rely on them. He could at least try it.

Even though he knew it was impossible, he still had to try.

He did not have time.

Twenty-three years was not a lot.

Even if he were to use the Mountain Sea Seal, he would only be able to live for thirty years at most.

Thirty years was too short.

He needed to become an immortal.

The Twelve Heavenly Kings wanted a path to ascend. He had to try to open it for them.

Maybe the one with the Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment could help. But it would take her too long to reach that realm.

Maybe he could find more people with good fortune.

Jiang Hao did not ask any more questions. Instead, he decided to ask Hong Yuye for more details.

He had to start preparing.

Even if he could not become an immortal, he needed to prepare.

If he had the opportunity to become an immortal but was not prepared, it would be a waste.

“There’s another problem,” Jiang Hao said.

“Your problems never seem to end,” Gu Jin said.

“I know a senior who wants to witness your power. Can I bring him here?” Jiang Hao asked.

“Is he similar to you?” Gu Jin asked.

Jiang Hao hesitated and shook his head. “He’s different from me.”

Although he did not know what Gu Jin meant by “similar,” he did not think Old Man Corpse Sea was similar to him in any way.

He had nothing in common with Old Man Corpse Sea.

“Fine. Bring him to the path that leads to the Blood Pool. But I can’t guarantee that he can leave the place alive,” said Gu Jin.

Jiang Hao nodded.

He did not care.

He only needed to get him here.

He did not know how to convince the Lawless Tower.

He hoped he could appraise Old Man Corpse Sea and see into his secrets. Then, he could give him what he wanted, and in return, he could answer Jiang Hao’s question.

After that, Jiang Hao did not ask anything more.

However, Gu Jin suddenly asked, “Since the Mountain Sea Merit Cauldron has been used, many extraordinary things are bound to happen. Is the Great Era War going to happen soon?”

Jiang Hao shook his head. He did not know.

“Recently, there have been some changes in the Blood Pool. Is it because a new pearl has appeared?” Gu Jin laughed. “Is it the Heavenly Extreme Dream Pearl?”

Jiang Hao looked at him but did not say anything.

“Well, the situation isn’t that different…” Gu Jin sighed.

“Why do you say that, Senior?” Jiang Hao asked in confusion.

“The one from The End of All Things has left some traces,” Gu Jin said.

“I heard he was forced to leave because of you?” Jiang Hao recalled what the chef at the noodle shop had said.

“I did try to kill him, but I couldn’t. I could only banish him to the endless sea. But I think he is about to break through. He might be even stronger than before. He is not that simple.” Gu Jin sighed with emotion. “Back then, I told him that I would kill him if he ever came out again. But now… I have to rely on you. Just scare him a bit. He won’t do anything.”

Jiang Hao was speechless.

For a moment, he did not know what to say.

Taking on the identity of Gu Jin brought too much trouble.

However, if he wanted to hide himself now, he had to rely on Gu Jin.

If he was discovered, the consequences would be dire.

He would never have a peaceful day in his life.

“But how would I know what’s happening overseas?” asked Jiang Hao.

“Don’t worry. His consciousness won’t appear overseas. It’ll appear in the South. It has something to do with his past. You just have to pay attention to the South.” Gu Jin chuckled.

Jiang Hao lowered his head.

He did not say anything.

He thought that he could prepare in peace for twenty years at least. He hoped to become an immortal in one fell swoop.

From the looks of it, the path to becoming an immortal was not very easy.

However, he did not care. There was no point in trying to scare someone else if he could not even manage to become an immortal.