Chen Changsheng's words left Zuo Xinghe momentarily stunned.

"Sir, how... how can you be a Funeral Escort?"

"Why can't I be a Funeral Escort? Don't forget, I sell coffins and offer a full range of funeral services."

"Is it so strange to have the title of Funeral Escort when I specialize in collecting bodies and burying them?"

Faced with Chen Changsheng's response, Zuo Xinghe was once again left speechless.

Although Chen Changsheng's words sounded odd, they seemed logically sound upon reflection.

Seeing this, Chen Changsheng smiled and said, "When faced with certain information, living beings tend to embellish it, perhaps choosing interpretations that benefit themselves."

"After being spread by many, the original truth becomes distorted."

"If you want to uncover the truth from numerous legends, you need to calm your mind and face the essence of the matter."

"When you achieve this, you can piece together the past truth from the clues."

After speaking, Chen Changsheng summoned his flying sword and left the battleship.

Seeing Chen Changsheng leave, Zuo Xinghe immediately shouted, "Sir, where are you going?"

"I'm not good at fighting, so I'll stay out of this for now."

"Though Xuanwu Nation is strong, it won't be able to destroy Nightmoon Kingdom in a short time. I'll take care of some matters and return in a while."

By the time Chen Changsheng's words reached Zuo Xinghe's ears, Chen Changsheng's figure had already vanished.

After Chen Changsheng disappeared, the Left Emperor appeared beside Zuo Xinghe.

Looking in the direction Chen Changsheng had left, Zuo Xinghe hesitated and said, "Father, why didn't you stop him?"

"Aren't you afraid he'll run away?"

In response to Zuo Xinghe's question, the Left Emperor said calmly, "You're very clever, but your insight is still lacking."

"To be more precise, you still can't distinguish between people."

"If one day you can see through Chen Changsheng, then you'll be qualified to rule Xuanwu Nation."

"Unfortunately, I don't have much time left, and the road ahead is yours to walk."

Hearing this, a trace of reluctance flashed in Zuo Xinghe's eyes.

"Father, do you really have to go to the Ancient Forbidden Zone?"

"Perhaps there are other ways in this world to extend your lifespan."

Seeing Zuo Xinghe's puzzled expression, the Left Emperor smiled.

"You're so much like me; I was exactly like you back then."

"Humble in seeking knowledge, yet disdainful of everything."

"When I was young, I believed nothing in the world could defeat me, and I paid no heed to the issue of lifespan."

"Back then, I thought, 'Live as a hero, die as a ghostly hero.'"

"Live grandly, die freely; I despised the idea of clinging to life."

"But after living for over two thousand years, I've changed."

Listening to the Left Emperor's words, Zuo Xinghe simply lowered his head silently, not expressing any opinion.

Seeing this, the Left Emperor smiled and continued.

"Among all my children, you despise me the most."

"You think your once-proud father has become cowardly, that he doesn't dare face death."

"Thud!"

As he spoke, Zuo Xinghe immediately knelt down.

However, the Left Emperor didn't stop and continued speaking.

"Your view is correct, but also wrong."

"You're right because you should have this thought now."

"You're wrong because you underestimate me."

"Mortals praise love with phrases like 'until the seas run dry and the rocks crumble.'"

"Because in their understanding, rocks don't decay, and the sea never dries up."

"But when you see a rock slowly turn to dust, or an endless sea become a vast plain."

"At that moment, you'll realize that time is the greatest enemy of all living things."

"It's powerful enough to change everything, including the truths we once held dear."

"You only know that facing death requires courage, but you don't know that pursuing immortality after knowing death requires even greater courage."

"If you were in my position, would you have the courage to pursue immortality like I do?"

Faced with the Left Emperor's words, Zuo Xinghe pondered seriously.

After a long while, Zuo Xinghe said word by word.

"I don't have that courage."

"Hahaha!"

"Not having that courage isn't necessarily a bad thing; at least your future is stable."

"If possible, you must rely heavily on Chen Changsheng in the future."

Hearing this, Zuo Xinghe frowned slightly.

"Why?"

"Because Chen Changsheng possesses something I don't."

"Ten years ago, when you went to the Demonic Beast Mountain Range for training, you were saved by Chen Changsheng."

"In fact, I was always by your side, protecting you, but you never noticed."

"I heard every word of your conversation with Chen Changsheng, and from that moment, I became interested in this coffin seller."

"I observed him for ten years. Ten years isn't long for a cultivator, but it's enough for some changes."

"But ten years have passed, and Chen Changsheng remains the same as before."

"It's as if time has no effect on him."

"Cultivators seek change because only through change can they break through bottlenecks."

"But a nation seeks stability, for only stability ensures long-lasting existence."

"Though I am the emperor of Xuanwu Nation, I am also a cultivator, and now is the time for me to seek change."

"But you're different; you have a long road ahead, so you must seek stability."

"With Chen Changsheng assisting you, your future path will be much smoother."

Hearing this, Zuo Xinghe hesitated and said, "But Chen Changsheng doesn't seem interested in power?"

"That's your problem. I can't do everything for you; some things you must handle yourself."

After speaking, the Left Emperor turned and left.

Zuo Xinghe remained kneeling, his brows furrowed, seemingly deep in thought.

......

At Shangqing Temple.

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Li Jinshui lay weakly on the ground, beside a freshly dug pit.

His only remaining eye could no longer see.

At this moment, the sound of footsteps on fallen leaves reached his ears, and Li Jinshui, who was about to close his eyes, suddenly struggled and said.

"Junior Brother, is that you?"

Seeing the once carefree Third Senior Brother now so wretched, Chen Changsheng pressed his lips together and said softly.

"Third Senior Brother, it's me."

Hearing that familiar voice, Li Jinshui smiled.

"I knew you'd come because you always keep your promises."

Seeing this, Chen Changsheng helped Li Jinshui up.

"Senior Brother, you're about to die. Let me quickly change your burial clothes."

"It'll be troublesome to change them once your body goes cold."