Night God Son

You Su stared in shock, her already bewildered eyes becoming even more blank.

The First Elder's words were too shocking. A newborn baby had witnessed the deepest darkness in the world... The most crucial thing is that You Su is still alive and well.

"But... who can face the three great Evil God and survive?"

A malevolent spirit like the Dream-Eating Ghost can steal treasures right in front of an entire sacred mountain and escape unscathed. Who could possibly escape unscathed from a true Evil God?

"I don't know either. Perhaps those who have seen it are all dead, or perhaps those who have seen it are right beside us, yet remain unknown."

The old man sighed softly. His figure was thin and withered, like a dead tree, and he wore a simple Daoist robe. His vision was far broader than You Su's, and his worries about this continent were greater than anyone else's.

"But why did that person... take me to see them? I was just a baby back then," You Su asked, puzzled.

"Only you can answer that," the old man replied, shaking his head.

"This is just speculation..."

You Su was still shaken and began to have great doubts about her origins and background.

The people in the city all said that he was an abandoned baby who was born blind, and that his master took him in and treated him as his own son. Therefore, he always believed that he was a disciple of the Mandarin Sword Sect and had no desire to explore his origins.

But now, his birth is shrouded in a huge mystery.

"It is indeed a guess, because even on the sacred mountain, there is no evil spirit capable of testing your eyesight. It is almost impossible to actively find an evil spirit more powerful than the Dream-Eating Ghost." The First Elder glanced at You Su, his gaze complex. "But we do have a way to verify this guess."

You Su had a vague sense of unease and asked hesitantly:

"What method?"

"Human memories are not truly forgotten; they are stored in a place in the brain called the brain's memory bank. I won't explain further; you will learn about it in your medical studies class."

The old man coughed lightly twice, clearly indicating that what he was about to say was the truly crucial point:

"So, if we want to know what you saw when you were born, we just need to dig out your brain and we'll have ways to peer into all your memories. Of course, the price is your life."

Upon hearing this You Su froze, speechless.

"It's worth mentioning that many within the Evil Warding Department agree with this method. The Five Continents may appear peaceful and tranquil, but they are actually fraught with danger, and Evil God lurk in the outer seas. For thousands of years, we have lived under the watchful eyes of these Evil God, never daring to truly relax our vigilance. It's not that we dare not kill those three Evil God, but rather that we simply cannot find Evil God location. They are called Evil God, but they are more like three queen ants hiding in the shadows! They only breed endless ants to erode the Five Continents, and humanity has long been plagued by them, but unfortunately, we have no way to take revenge! But now... we have an opportunity!"

"We have ways to confirm that the Evil God have never left their lair. Therefore, you must have met them in Evil God lair. The Evil God dare not invade the Five Continents in their true forms; they must have something to fear. This makes those cultivators who want to eliminate future troubles believe that as long as the cultivators of the Five Continents unite, they can definitely restore peace and prosperity to the Five Continents. Do you think they will give up this opportunity?"

You Su held the cup of hot tea that the First Elder had poured for him, trying to feel some warmth from the cup, only to find that the tea had long since gone cold.

A blind man in the Spirit Platform Middle Stage is no different from an ant in the eyes of these powerful figures. Using his life to exchange for the hiding place of the three Evil God is undoubtedly a very profitable deal.

You Su took a deep breath. The fact that he could sit here and talk to the First Elder so calmly meant that there was still hope for things to turn around.

"They are foolish. The Evil God don't descend in person, perhaps out of disdain. If not, they are not worthy of being called 'gods' at all."

You Su offered her judgment and, feigning composure, took a sip of tea to calm her racing heart.

Upon seeing this, the First Elder suddenly burst into laughter, stroking his long beard as he said:

"You're the only one who dares to call them ignorant youngsters. Why don't you have some hot water?"

With a light tap of his withered finger, You Su instantly felt the tea in her cup warm up again.

It turns out that the cold tea earlier was also the First Elder. He was deliberately trying to scare You Su, and You Su's temperament had clearly satisfied him.

"Of course, there is another method, which is to wait until you grow up. When you reach my level, you will naturally not forget anything, and all your memories will be at your disposal, even the first thing you saw when you were born. You will become the most crucial figure in slaying the Evil God, using your memories and power to cleanse the Five Continents of the greatest filth. Can you accept this method?"

The old man tucked his sleeves in again, quietly waiting for You Su's reply.

Why do you think I can do that?

You Su was suddenly burdened with such a heavy responsibility, which made him feel somewhat lost. In his mind, he was just a 'coward' who wanted to stay with the person he cared about forever.

"I asked you this question earlier, and your answer was—'by chance.'"

"But I was just talking nonsense. I don't believe in fate."

The old man gave You Su a deep look. "The matter of destiny should be asked of the elusive Heavenly Dao; I cannot answer you. There are many speculations about your origins, but one of them, proposed by the Third Elder, is what has allowed you to live until now."

"Third Elder? What's your guess?"

You Su was somewhat surprised, not expecting that while he was enjoying the beauty of Lotus Peak, he had actually been teetering on the brink of death, and that it was the Third Elder was sometimes kind and sometimes unkind to him, who had saved his life.

"That mysterious person must have had a purpose in doing all this. Your blindness will cause you a lot of unnecessary trouble and danger, but he also let you see the three great Evil God, so that all evil spirits will be exposed to you from now on. What does this mean?"

You Su was stunned for a long time before shaking her head.

"This means he wants to turn you into someone who can only see evil spirits! He wants to train you into a sword that can slay all evil! Since there is no savior in this world, he will create one himself! You were born to slay evil!"

The First Elder spoke with increasing passion, and as he looked at You Su, flames seemed to ignite in his eyes, and his withered body seemed to regain its vitality.

This old man had seen too much despair and was no longer moved by it; only hope could excite him so much.

"For some reason, he was forced to abandon you. But your destiny will not change, which is why you have been able to repeatedly escape danger from evil spirits and accomplish things that seem unbelievable to us. Now that you have entered the sacred mountain, we have no reason not to continue the plan that led to the mysterious man's untimely death. You will become the youngest and most important member of the Evil Warding Department. We will nurture you with all our might until the day you grow up!"

"I..."

You Su Suleng stood there, almost suffocating from the weight of the First Elder's words.

Once he chooses this method, he will immediately become one of the most distinguished people in the world, and no one will be able to easily take his life. But the price is unimaginable responsibility and constraints, which runs counter to You Su's previous cultivation goals, making it difficult for him to accept for a while.

"But... what if I'm not? Whether I've actually seen the three Evil God, or what that mysterious person's plan is, or even his existence, is just your speculation, there's no evidence to prove it..."

You Su remained clear-headed and was not overwhelmed by the extreme joy or sorrow.

The First Elder gave the boy a meaningful look and sighed softly:

"You Su, you're smart, but you should also understand that we can think of things you can think of too. Is it really worth the trouble to painstakingly cultivate an unknown savior instead of directly digging out your brain? Even if you've never actually seen them, you're just another young genius who died. This continent has never lacked geniuses, and geniuses are worthless in our eyes. The only reason you're still alive is because someone doesn't want you to die. So you... you had no choice at all."

Yeah... I had no choice at all...

You Su stared blankly at the dejected Venerable Chengtao behind the First Elder.

Even the patriarch of a holy land could only become a prisoner. Faced with the mission imposed upon him, he, as insignificant as an ant, had no way to escape.

"You went to Jade Ring Pool to save your master, didn't you?" the First Elder asked gently.

"Um."

You Su knew that this kind of thing could be kept from others, but it certainly couldn't be kept from the old man in front of her.

"You are very loyal and capable. But even if the Thirteenth Elder recovers to his peak, and with the Third Elder and myself joining forces, we still can't save your life in the face of the overwhelming odds. The only person in this world who can save your life is yourself!"

The First Elder, as if it were about to pierce You Su's eardrums.

"I'll ask you one more time, will you accept?"

You Su's originally cloudy eyes hardened. Perhaps the gears of fate began to turn the moment he first saw Tai Sui in his dream.

Without a doubt, in order to survive, he could only choose the second option: to shoulder the heavy responsibility of saving the world.

Whether he truly had such a significant background as the First Elder said is no longer important. Even if he wasn't the real savior, he had to live as one in order to prevent the people he cared about from fighting against the entire world for him.

"I can accept it."

You Su sat upright, his entire demeanor transformed.

The First Elder looked at him with approval. "Do not fear the road ahead, for you have someone to walk with you."

"What do you mean by that First Elder?"

"You're not the only one with a mission like yours," the First Elder said with a gentle smile, stroking his beard.

"Who else?" You Su asked in disbelief.

"Your senior sister is none other than Wangshu Fairy." The First Elder enjoyed the boy's surprised expression.

"Senior Sister?!"

You Su recalled her senior sister's masked, innocent appearance, and felt a pang of pain in her heart at the thought that the slender girl in the white dress was also bearing such a heavy mission.

"Your senior sister possesses Innate Pure Body. People with this constitution are known as messengers sent by Heavenly Dao to cleanse the mortal world, and slaying evil is her destiny. Facing evil spirits, she, at the Condensing Water Realm, is even comparable to a Void Glimpse Venerable. Although it hasn't been widely publicized, your senior sister is seen as Goddess of hope by the Evil Warding Department and even by the outside world, and she truly deserves it. To protect her, the Xuanxiao Sect and the Evil Warding Department have imposed many restrictions on her. The day she went to Chuyun City to rescue you, she broke the rules on her own. This has angered many high-ranking members of the Evil Warding Department, after all, such Goddess cannot be allowed to perish so easily."

The First Elder sighed softly, then stared intently at You Su's face:

"They wanted to tighten the restrictions on Wangshu and completely confine her, but I rejected that idea. Because Wangshu has always been lonely, and I couldn't bear to see her become even more lonely... Fortunately, now the Evil Warding Department has gained another divine son who can help her, and even more fortunately, that person is her junior brother. Perhaps this is fate."

You Su realized that her senior sister had so many shackles on her shoulders. No wonder she had stayed alone on the mountain for so many years without a single friend. Perhaps it was due to her personality, but the more important reason was probably the obstruction from these powerful figures, who prevented others from getting close to her pure-hearted senior sister.

But he could alleviate his senior sister's loneliness, and share the burden of that noble mission.

"What do I need to do?" You Su's eyes were more serious than ever before.

After learning that his senior sister would fight alongside him, You Su's last remaining concerns were dispelled.

The First Elder nodded slightly and said solemnly, "However, there are still too many mysteries surrounding your experiences. Many people in the Evil Warding Department cannot fully trust you, after all, they have not witnessed your abilities firsthand. If you truly want to become a divine child, you still need a pledge of allegiance to prove to them that you can reach the heights we hope for."

You Su silent for a moment, then asked, "What do I need to do?"

"Young man, don't be impatient. When the opportunity comes, I will tell you. Until then, just live your life as usual. No one will bother you. As for what happens after you become a divine child, we'll talk about that when you've actually become one."

"You Su thanks the First Elder." You Su stood up and bowed respectfully.

"You have rendered a great service this time, and your fame should be at its peak across the Five Continents. However, I must remind you that besides evil spirits, the human heart is equally dangerous. To ensure your safety, the outside world will not know what you have done at Jade Ring Pool. Even if you truly become a divine child, in the outside world, your highest title will only be disciple of the Lotus Sword Venerable."

That's enough.

You Su didn't care about those empty titles; his ambitions were never great.

"Your temperament truly doesn't resemble that of an eighteen-year-old boy. I'm increasingly convinced I wasn't wrong about you." The First Elder took a few steps forward, placed his hand on You Su's shoulder, and patted him approvingly a few times. He continued, "Dream-Eating Ghost, Ming Kun, and Cangtu—this continent hasn't seen such powerful evil spirits for hundreds of years, yet they've appeared one after another this time. Meanwhile, the Evil God of the outer sea is still eyeing us covetously. This continent has reached a critical juncture of life and death. Once you truly become a divine child, you and your senior sister will stand in the light and the darkness, becoming the sparks of hope together. She is the White Goddess of the day, and you will be the Night God Son of the night!"

A surge of ambition and pride suddenly welled up in You Su's heart. "I will not fail in my mission!"

The First Elder withdrew his hand and smiled, "Go back now, the Third Elder is still waiting for you, remember to thank her."

Before You Su could reply, she felt her consciousness go black and she fell into a deep sleep.

The First Elder held You Su's body in mid-air, while the previously silent Venerable Chengtao let out a bitter laugh:

"I never imagined that the Venerable Tian Shu's skill in manipulating people was so profound. But will he really live to see that day?"

The First Elder looked back, making no attempt to hide the disdain in his eyes:

"Yutao, I once thought you could make it this far. But you've disappointed me."

Upon hearing this, Venerable Chengtao's deep blue eyes dimmed, as if his heart had died.