Chapter 756   - 756: Trust Unconditionally

The pathways of the academy were lined with bamboo. Walking upon them felt like strolling through the mountain trails.

Yan Yuezhi appeared calm on the outside, but she was anxious.

The back courtyard was where the old gentlemen lived.

Ordinary disciples, apart from their duties, were not permitted to enter.

To gain entry, one needed to follow very specific rules. Otherwise, they could get ensnared in an illusion. They would need the knowledge to secure their escape route.

The process was extremely arduous, and failure would lead to punishment.

In short, within the academy, there was no necessity for anyone to step into the backyard.

After a while, Yan Yuezhi finally reached the front of an ancient-looking door.

The door led to the backyard. She took a deep breath and bowed. “I, Disciple Yan Yuezhi, seek an audience with Master Jing.”

The wind blew gently. There was no response.

Yan Yuezhi bowed and waited for someone to speak. She hoped to avoid the test that way. However, half an hour passed, and still, no one uttered a word.

Helpless, she had no choice but to step inside, which was unlike her.

Despite being a decent student within the academy, she wasn’t prominent like the other senior disciples who were respected and admired. She always kept to herself and adhered to the rules while remaining unnoticed by others.

When her wait yielded no results, she had to enter. Failure would draw attention to her. She was a quiet person and didn’t want that kind of attention. She had to try.

In truth, she didn’t have high hopes for that book. magic

Could one book really move a senior of the academy? No matter how she thought about it, it seemed impossible.

Nevertheless, she had to try. Perhaps Jing from the gathering wasn’t trustworthy, but Senior Dan Yuan surely wouldn’t deceive her.

Sighing, Yan Yuezhi stepped forward.

It seemed that attracting the attention of the gentlemen in the backyard wasn’t as easy as she had anticipated, even for a student like her.

As she entered the backyard, the path beneath her feet changed.

Two paths appeared before her. One led to an endless abyss, and the other led to the shore.

Without much thought, Yan Yuezhi walked toward the abyss.

A path filled with goodwill wouldn’t be a trial. Only through the abyss was there a chance to proceed. Her steps were resolute and unwavering, without the slightest hesitation. Her arrival attracted the attention of the people inside.

A middle-aged man sat under a tree and enjoyed the cool breeze. Next to him were two grizzled old men.

“I heard that something big happened. The people are busy and frantic. I wonder if they’ve thought of a solution,” said an old man with white hair.

“Who cares? We’re all retired. Let’s enjoy ourselves. If things get worse, then so be it,” said the middle-aged man indifferently.

“Yeah. Let’s see what this little girl can do. She’s quite interesting, but she is reserved,” said another bearded old man.

“Do you think she can come over here?” the middle-aged man asked.

“I don’t know, but she’s here to see you. Do you think she’s got something on her mind?” the white-haired old man asked.

The middle-aged man shrugged. “How would I know? It’s been many years since someone came to see me. Why would someone suddenly show up?

He was Jing Dajiang.

The three observed Yan Yuezhi approaching the abyss.

As she was about to enter the abyss, all three paid close attention. Any hint of hesitation would lead to failure.

With one step, the outcome was sealed.

The illusion vanished, and Yan Yuezhi appeared under the tree before Jing Dajiang and the other two.

The three couldn’t help but applaud. “Well done, young lady.”

At this moment, Yan Yuezhi also breathed a sigh of relief. She looked at the three respectfully. “I wish to see Master Jing.”

“That’s me. What do you want with me?” Jing Dajiang asked.

He was also somewhat curious about why this young girl had come here.

“I wish for you to restore one of the four pillars, Master Jing,” Yan Yuezhi said. Jing Dajiang furrowed his brows. “Do you know what the four pillars you speak of are?”

“Yes.” Yan Yuezhi nodded respectfully.

“Oh?” Jing Dajiang chuckled. “Since you know, do you also understand the importance of this matter?” “I do.” “And the consequences?”

“Naturally.”

“Can I trust you, then? Not just you… Even if heads of other sects came here, I can’t trust them unconditionally.”

Yan Yuezhi was aware of this. Such matters were of exceptional importance.

But she had no choice.

After a moment of silence, she decided to do as Jing had instructed her to do.

“I know that common reasons won’t make you agree with me, so I don’t plan to argue about it.”

“So, what do you plan to do?” Jing Dajiang asked.

Yan Yuezhi took a deep breath and said, “There is a senior who told me to pass on the title of a book to you.”

It was the first time Yan Yuezhi had encountered something so peculiar. She felt like she was a joke as she relayed such an absurd message. Nevertheless, Jing Dajiang’s face suddenly turned serious.

“What title?” he asked. “Mirror Flower World,” Yan Yuezhi said.

She could only wait for the results now.

She had thought that the other party might show disdain. However, the reality was different from her expectations.

Jing Dajiang stood up abruptly and looked at Yan Yuezhi incredulously. After a long while, he finally said, “Are you saying you need me to restore power to one of the four pillars right now?”

Yan Yuezhi was stunned. She looked at the man before her in surprise. She dared not think too much and simply nodded in response. “Yes.”

Jing Dajiang didn’t ask anything else. He glanced at the two old men. “Let’s go. We need to mobilize the power of the academy and empower the four pillars.” Before leaving, he glanced at Yan Yuezhi one last time.

Throughout the entire process, they didn’t ask even a single question.

Yan Yuezhi was shocked. Could a mere title of a book hold such power and influence?

At the Bright Moon Sect, Xu Bai walked calmly along the road.

After a while, he arrived at the Star Platform.

The Ancient One was still there.

“Master, we meet again.” Xu Bai leaped onto the Star Platform.

“Why have you come back?” The Ancient One’s face darkened.

“I’ve come to ask you for something,” Xu Bai said with a smile.

The Ancient One glanced at him coldly. “It was you who came with the news last time. What do you have this time?”

“Master, you’re as quick and straightforward as ever. This time, I am here with another significant news. It’s about restoring power to the four pillars,” said Xu Bai and smiled.

He didn’t beat around the bush and directly stated his purpose.

“Replenishing the pillars? Don’t you know it’s impossible to continuously replenish the four pillars? Even if done temporarily, it might erupt if the balance between them is interrupted. That would be catastrophic,” said the Ancient One icily.

“Understood.” Xu Bai nodded. “I’ve also received information that within three months, the Earth Extreme Silent Pearl will erupt.”

At this, the Ancient One’s eyes narrowed. After a moment of silence, he asked,

“Are you absolutely sure?”

“Master, you can calculate and verify.” Xu Bai smiled.

The Ancient One sighed wearily.

At any other time, he might have had doubts.

But Xu Bai had informed him of his discoveries before, and it turned out that he was quite well-informed.

However, he couldn’t figure out how to temporarily suppress such a thing..