Light-Bearing Mountain, Brightlight Hall.
True Person Chaotun led the other True Persons in bowing deeply to Xuanming. At that moment, they cast aside appearances and sought only substance, both for True Lord Chaoguang and for the Rising Sun Sect.
True Person Xianyue also bowed and pleaded for his help.
Xuanming understood how they felt.
No power in the world flourished forever. Even great Spirit Refining cultivators could reach the end of their lives or meet with misfortune. The Great Xuan Divine Dynasty stipulated that when a great Spirit Refining cultivator died, their faction would fall from the ranks of the foremost powers if no new Spirit Refining cultivator emerged within a hundred years.
The Rising Sun Sect had gone nearly a century without a Spirit Refining cultivator. Now that one had finally emerged, they could hardly accept losing him like this. In their place, Xuanming would have felt the same. Moreover, their years of fellowship were genuine. Whether for the sect, their personal bonds, or their own Dao Paths, they would not give up.
Xuanming returned their bows. "The Nail-Head Three-Arrows Book is strange and unfathomable. This is my first time hearing of it as well. I am willing to give it my all, but I cannot guarantee success."
True Person Chaotun said, "Please do everything you can to help, True Person. Whatever the outcome, the Rising Sun Sect will not blame you afterward."
With that assurance, Xuanming felt considerably more at ease. Under the circumstances, an outright refusal could easily make him a target for their anger, whereas agreeing left more room to maneuver. By laying out the unpleasant possibilities first and allowing the Rising Sun Sect to state its position, he could reasonably dispel his own concerns.
"Sorry for the trouble, Star Lord, but please explain the Nail-Head