Chapter 1653: Chapter 156: Unmemorable Rules
The Power of Time exists.
Perhaps, in the long river of time, one cannot see the past and the future.
But Zhou Yan can be certain of one thing, just like when in the Holy Spirit Land, he saw Mu Qingyan, Yanyan, and Hou Chen cultivating there.
Zhou Yan saw them, and they also saw Zhou Yan.
But they must not exist in the same time.
Separated by the river of time, they saw each other, such sensing is exactly like Zhou Yan’s current situation.
Zhou Yan saw Gu Xi, but Gu Xi wasn’t the Gu Xi of this moment, rather just the Gu Xi within the time river.
Gu Xi appeared, and then disappeared, it was merely a moment.
But that moment of existence has already confirmed many of Zhou Yan’s speculations.
Zhou Yan sighed deeply, knowing that many of his ideas had become reality.
And many of the arrangements can now be assuredly set up.
The river of time moves steadily forward, but the trajectory of time coincides again and again.
A past era is the past but also the future.
Then, how exactly should the change within it be? Now, only Zhou Yan can know.
Only he possesses the ability to control and sovereign, as well as the ability to change.
The past cannot be changed.
But when the past becomes the future, then the past can be changed.
This seems to be the biggest contradiction in the world.
Yet what in this world is not contradictory?
Water and fire cannot coexist.
But when fire reaches the extreme, it becomes water. When water reaches the extreme, it can produce the Ice Flame.
Everything in this world is inherently contradictory, inherently absurd and wrong.
...
Gu Xi disappeared, but the sound of Tao continued to resonate in the hearts of Ancient Sect Master Gu Yuxi and the ten Elders around him.
That sound of Tao is a forward-moving sound, a sound of will.
Under such a sound, Gu Yuxi and nine others felt that forward momentum, felt that true great perseverance, great courage.
Afterwards, when Gu Xi’s figure and aura completely disappeared, they felt immense regret and self-blame.
The Sect’s development, in this generation, actually lacks basic great perseverance, only keeping to compromises. Such a Sect is already only nominally existent.
Such a Sect only brings shame to the Holy Ancestor.
At this moment, Gu Yuxi voluntarily knelt down, then continuously kowtowed, as if seeking forgiveness for all his actions.
Not just Gu Yuxi, even those eight Elders, at this moment felt no displeasure, all with expressions of shame, their attitude extremely sincere.
Zhou Yan watched this scene, finally feeling some comfort in his heart.
No matter how much he said, it could never match the slight presentation of Gu Xi’s will; Gu Xi is their Holy Ancestor, whereas he, Zhou Yan, is unknown to anyone in this world.
In such circumstances, words are light and insignificant.
After a long time, Gu Yuxi had already stood up.
When she looked at Zhou Yan again, her gaze carried extremely complex emotions, as if she gradually understood that Zhou Yan’s origins were extraordinary.
However, precisely because of this, she, like the Ancient City Saint Master, felt even more awe in her heart.
She did not ask about Zhou Yan’s origins nor question anything.
Because someone capable of initiating the Holy Ancestor’s will could not possibly have ordinary origins.
Thus, after pondering for a moment, Gu Yuxi bowed respectfully, saying: "Heavenly Mechanism Saint Son..."
"There’s no need for apologies, I’ve seen your sincerity. Afterward, I will help you repair the Sect’s Guardian Array, and assist you in perfecting the Bishui Swordsmanship."
"The rest depends on you to handle yourselves."
Zhou Yan stated calmly.
"But... fine, everything shall be as you say, Heavenly Mechanism Saint Son."
Gu Yuxi initially wanted to refuse, but upon reconsideration, she ultimately did not voice refusal, because she knew she could not change any of Zhou Yan’s decisions.
Zhou Yan nodded, then turned around, once again regarding the vast Sword Origin Pool, inscribing complete Runes within it, stirring a series of changes, then directly left the Sword Origin Pool.
On the scene, only Gu Yuxi and the eight Elders beside her remained.
After Zhou Yan left, he directly proceeded to the Ancient Array guardianship of the Bishui Sword Sect.
Where the Sword Origin Pool is located, Gu Yuxi, looking at the mighty Sword Origin Pool, finally revealed an infinitely grave, excited complex expression.
"Sect Master, this Heavenly Mechanism Saint Son has quite a background."
The Third Elder, after a moment of silence, took the lead in saying.
Her words actually represented the thoughts of the other Elders.
"Yes, knowing this is enough, refrain from spreading it around. If he’s willing, he will say it directly, but if he doesn’t, we shouldn’t randomly speak, this is the caution of a Saint Ancestor-level predecessor."
After pondering for a moment, Gu Yuxi said.
Her words directly silenced the Elders who still had many thoughts, all flags dropped, falling into silence.
"The Heavenly Mechanism Saint Son, probably has a deep connection with our Bishui Sword Sect, seeing our sect nearing destruction, he intervened. Therefore, his words, we should earnestly listen to and execute seriously. We have already disappointed the Holy Ancestor, let’s not continue with mistakes."
The Third Elder spoke, then knelt before Gu Yuxi, saying: "Sect Master, please revoke my position as Third Elder, because previously I only thought of safeguarding the Sect while ignoring the disciples’ life and death — this is a great mistake."
