But no one has thought about the deeper reasons behind this.

"Twenty years ago, my family was ruined and I was taken to the Tower of Source. Mr. Tianshui taught me sword skills and told me many interesting 'past events'..."

Red Dragon smiled, with a hint of sarcasm in his tone: "The reason why the Tower of Source is sunny all year round is that the Sky Goddess is clear and hates rain."

Gu Shen asked: "...So?"

"The reason why Qinglong hates rain is because he lost a duel when he was young and before he became a god."

Hong Long narrowed his eyes and said calmly: "It was a rainy day, and Qinghuang's heart was almost penetrated... Fortunately, Mr. Tianshui saved his life."

Gu Shen was shocked.

"Qinglong...Have you ever lost before becoming a god?"

Every god seat can be said to be an invincible person of an era.

They climbed all the way until they reached the top, and there were only a few of them -

For example, Mr. Gu Changzhi!

The invincible opponent in Nagano, even Bai Shu, can only be ranked second!

And Tian Tian, ​​an extremely powerful person among the gods, actually lost in his youth... While Gu Shen was shocked, he was also curious about the existence that had defeated and almost killed Qingwu.

How fierce is this?

The red dragon sarcastically said: "That man is very good at attacking from a distance. He shot an arrow from dozens of miles away and almost killed Qinglong's life——"

"With arrows?"

Gu Shen was stunned for a moment, and then thought of the [Candle Extinguishing] that he had previously condensed with the arc of truth.

The devil once said that [Extinguish the Candle] is an artifact left behind by an extraordinary person!

Push time forward a hundred years...

When Qinglong was young, he was shot by a mysterious man, which seems to coincide with the era when [Extinguish the Candle] shines brightly.

These two people can't be the same person, right?

Gu Shen's lips were a little dry and he asked: "Who was that person? Did he later become one of the 'Seven Gods'? Now..."

At this he paused.

Now...he must be dead now.

"Sir did not say the specific name of the person."

Red Dragon shook his head and said with some regret: "With that man's 'amazing talent', if he kept practicing, he would definitely be able to achieve the status of a god. However, I heard from my husband that that man was plagued by many illnesses and died young."

, otherwise I would not have ascended to the 'Sky God's Throne' from Qinglong."

Gu Shen felt sorry.

"These are things that happened a hundred years ago and are no longer important now."

Red Dragon continued, "The important thing is that Qinglong escaped from death after that incident, leaving a shadow in his heart. He hated heavy rainy days for a long time after he became a god..."

Gu Shen listened with bated breath.

"It's not just because that battle happened on a rainy night."

"It's also because the ability of people who have been shooting bows and arrows for many years will be greatly enhanced on thunderstorm nights."

Hearing this, Gu Shen's pupils suddenly shrank.

He already guessed what the red dragon was going to say.

"Thunder Walker?!"

Red Dragon showed a satisfied smile: "Yes... the person who almost shot Qinglong back then was the master of the special ability [Thunder World Walker]."

After going in a big circle, he responded to Gu Shen's question from the side.

The second key figure——

It’s White Sleeves!

[Thunder World Walker], a super genius who waited for a hundred years in the five continents before being reborn.

"In fact, Baixiu has always been on the source tower's hunting list."

Hong Long said: "It's just that the Bai family protected him very well. The most likely opportunity was when Bai Xiu went out to travel the tundra a few years ago. Unfortunately, those few assassinations ended in failure."

"Qinglong wants to kill Bai Xiu?" Gu Shen frowned.

"Actually, being clear doesn't matter anymore."

Red Dragon lamented: "As the strongest among the Seven Gods, how can you really be afraid of an ant? Time has passed so long, I think the shadow of Qinglong who was almost shot to death has long since been erased.

After all, the one who survived in the end and inherited the divine throne was not [Thunder Realm Walker], but him... So Qinglong doesn't care whether Baixiu dies or not."

"Without fire, no matter how high Baixiu's talent is or how fast he practices, it is meaningless."

As soon as these words were spoken, silence returned to the barrier.

Yes, it's cruel, but it's also true.

"Qinglong has known for a long time that a user with the ability of [Thunder World Walker] appeared in Dongzhou..."

Red Dragon said coldly: "If he wanted to kill, he would have killed him long ago. He didn't take action at the moment just because he didn't care, but once Baixiu showed signs of inheriting any kind of fire, he would take action."

"But, if Baixiu doesn't inherit the fire...then how can he become a part of the plan?"

"Sorry, this is not a question I can answer."

The red dragon hugged the scabbard and replied calmly: "Mr. [Key], that's all I can tell you... Also, I didn't say that the second key figure in the plan is Bai Xiu."

"Yes, just like you didn't tell me that Sangzhou Cave would usher in the [Tan Yao] outbreak."

Gu Shen also learned this kind of subtle irony: "There are some things that you and I both know very well."

"Then it will rot in the stomach."

"But there is one thing I still have to ask -"

Gu Shen would not conduct this conversation according to the Red Dragon's rhythm. He knew that he and the first divine envoy of the Tower of Source would never have such a good chance to meet again.

He looked directly into the amber eyes of the red dragon: "Please tell me, what exactly is the key...?"

"..."

The red dragon looked at him and seemed to have no intention of answering.

"Are you a fortune teller? This kind of thing is unspeakable?"

Gu Shen laughed angrily.

"The key...is the key."

"It's just that the key's mission is not just to open the [Red Door]."

There was compassion, respect, and many complex emotions in the red dragon's eyes.

Gu Shen knew that Red Dragon must have seen important information that he did not know.

Is it about the future of the Ancient Literature Society?

Or... is it a corner opened by fate?

Gu Shen continued to ask: "If you don't open the [Red Door], then what is it? What did you see? Can't you say these things?"

"...Mr. [Key], I haven't seen anything. You should also know that everything related to 'fire' cannot be seen through divination."

Red Dragon calmed down his emotions and said solemnly: "It's just that, as the 'hope' that the Ancient Prose Society has been waiting for for so many years, you are destined to carry a weight that is unbearable for the world. We have long been prepared to 'sacrifice everything'.

The [Red Door] can be broken, and the conference room can be sunk. As long as the final result is bright, the process is no longer important... Therefore, what you have to do is not just to connect the Ancient Literature Society."

"Because we can all be chess pieces."

Gu Shen was stunned.

"Mr. Tianshui asked me to convey two messages to you when I see you."

Red Dragon said slowly: "The first sentence is: Death is not the end, maybe death... is the beginning of everything."

This sentence is not unfamiliar to Gu Shen. It is the will of life and death left by the underworld fire in the pure land.

He didn't understand what Bai Shui meant when he conveyed this sentence to him... Did he see through his identity as Pluto?

Or does this sentence have a deeper meaning?

"The second sentence——"

The red dragon held the knife, lowered his eyes and smiled, speaking every word with sonorous force.

"If you choose to burn, we are willing to be your ember."

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