Legend of the chosen ones: Beyond Destiny

Chapter 1542 - 791: Good Fortune and Trouble (Part 2)

If it weren't for gradually withdrawing from the world as she aged over the past hundred years, she could have easily made the decisions for all affairs large and small within the Association, leaving nothing to the council or Gustav.

"The same as always, just lingering on. It could still be considered as living."

The elderly woman sitting on the lounge chair, with a blanket over her knees, picked up her teacup, took a light sip without hiding her wrinkles and old age, her expression warm and calm.

When looking at the Heavenly Furnace, her expression turned into a half-smile: "But you, it's rare to see you in such a sorry state."

"Is that so?"

The Heavenly Furnace seemed puzzled: "I don't feel that way."

"You've been fishing for so long without a bite, aren't you getting angry?"

The Carrion Eater gave a mischievous smile: "Give it up. He won't take the bait... If he's not one hundred percent sure about something, he won't act on it, no matter how you lure him.

When I knew him back in the day, he was already overly cautious. After so many years, it must have only gotten worse."

"..."

The Heavenly Furnace sighed softly, "A good student taught by you."

"If he counts, then wouldn't all the craftsmen under the sky be my successors?" the Carrion Eater responded indifferently: "Don't you count? Why do I see no respect for the teacher from you?"

The Heavenly Furnace sighed, bowed his head helplessly:

"My apologies."

"Respect or not, it doesn't matter, but it's truly great having seniority."

The Carrion Eater laughed again, filled with joy.

The Heavenly Furnace couldn't muster any anger and continued to pour tea.

There's no helping it, sometimes having seniority is indeed impressive. Moreover, the old lady's contributions are truly significant, tirelessly educating people for hundreds of years, literally filling the world with students.

Even after she stopped taking disciples, she never hesitated to offer guidance to those with talent. Even when encountering stubborn ones, if they showed potential, she would teach according to their ability.

Furthermore, she made no discrimination in teaching, without bias of faction, background, or status. If someone sought knowledge, she welcomed them all.

For hundreds of years until now, any craftsman has more or less been her disciple or grand-disciple.

If the old lady wanted to celebrate a birthday, I'm afraid the whole Association would come to pay respects, perhaps more than half of You Sui would join in...

Even the Heavenly Furnace, back in his craftsman days, once benefited from her favor and guidance.

Moreover, what she said wasn't incorrect.

The current situation for the Heavenly Furnace was rare and embarrassing.

Even though he's never lost since his debut, what can he do if the Elder Anvil refuses to show up and won't take the bait, no matter how capable he is?

This isn't even a contest between the Heavenly Furnace and the Elder Anvil, but a ring between the Association and You Sui!

Lu Changsheng started this off well...

Dead is dead, yet leaving a disgraceful legacy!

Just like the struggle between the Evil Cult in Spring City and Tian Yuan, losing is losing, but the endless aftermath and damaging influence lies right before our eyes.

The moment authority is questioned, it has already been damaged.

It's just a matter of degree.

That's why a thousand-mile dike collapses from an anthill... No corner can withstand being chipped away at day by day!

Decades ago, who would've imagined such a scenario!

That something as shady as You Sui dared to jump out and spar with the Association?

This is simply absurd!

So... can they win?

Both the Association and You Sui are well aware: It's grim, very grim!

However, looking at the current situation, it seems maybe... there's a slight possibility?

Hey? There's actually a possibility?!

Then why not give it a try!

Since someone has 'risen up', it's not just You Sui. Those under the heavens not supportive of the Association naturally seize the opportunity and join the chaotic dance.

This is Elder Anvil's objective, something he never concealed.

No matter success or failure, he has already clashed with the Association, and since he never personally took to the field, he can naturally retreat safely, enjoying the fruits of his painstaking efforts.

Using the whole Association as a stepping stone, even if the Association's authority diminishes by one percent, You Sui's arrogance naturally increases by one percent!

"To tell you the truth, back then you shouldn't have taken the position of the Heavenly Furnace."

The Carrion Eater glanced at him, shook his head, and sighed: "The one who should've accomplished much ended up trapped in this position, leading to inaction...

Your teacher said back then you had great deeds and shortcomings, which was true.

The name Heavenly Furnace seems to shine brightly, but for you, it's a restraint."

"If not me, then who? Ah Yuan?"

The Heavenly Furnace chuckled, "Then the Association would already be renamed as the Taiyi Ring You Sui Sub-Branch, and on your birthday, the Elder Anvil might even be among those kneeling."

"You..."

The Carrion Eater withdrew his gaze, sighing with regret: "Blame it on being born in the wrong era, go four hundred years back and be a great scourge, or two hundred years later and become a Rebirth Saint.

But as it stands, wasted talent with nowhere to use it. This lifetime's small sense of responsibility got spent in all the wrong places.

Going around in circles, bringing suffering on oneself."

"I don't think there's anything regrettable."

The Heavenly Furnace nonchalantly picked up a teacup, turned back to the old lady, and suddenly smiled smugly: "If it were someone else, who could be better than me?"

"...Yes, aside from you, who else could there be?"

The Carrion Eater sighed silently, saying no more.

Yet her gaze was unmistakably filled with pity.