"It seems my explanation has enlightened you."
The old man looked at Chen Shu's pensive expression, a hint of a gratified smile in his eyes.
"..."
Chen Shu's mouth parted slightly, and he couldn't help but ask himself: Have I been enlightened?
"My time is short."
The old man glanced at his own slightly dimming form and said, "Let's end the question session here."
Chen Shu's bizarre questions were unknown even to him. To maintain his omniscient and omnipotent demeanor, it was best to end this topic early.
"Alright then."
Chen Shu nodded, deciding to find the answers himself as he went.
The old man slowly said, "Let's talk about the ruins..."
"Okay!"
Chen Shu's expression brightened, instantly filled with interest. Every ruin was equivalent to a treasure.
"In fact, I had already made my plans and allocated the relevant ruins..."
With a sweep of the old man's right hand, sheets of paper condensed from soul power appeared before Chen Shu.
"Don't resist..."
Chen Shu nodded, placing absolute trust in the old man.
Suddenly, the soul information entered Chen Shu's mind, instantly imprinting it into his memory.
"If only exams were like this..."
Chen Shu muttered to himself, simultaneously browsing the information in his mind.
He saw the locations of ruins, large and small.
Due to the passage of time, some ruins had collapsed, some had changed their locations, and some still drifted in the starry sky, not appearing on Blue Star.
Even so, this was still invaluable information!
"You can search for them generally,"
The old man said, "However, the method to open each ruin is different, and most require specific timing, so you can only try your luck."
"The ones you need to focus on are the five large ruins! The Dragon Clan ruin has already opened, and Fang Si knows how to enter it."
"As for the other four ruins, if you can open them, they will undoubtedly be a great help to humanity!"
Chen Shu nodded, a hint of surprise in his eyes.
The five great ruins that appeared in his mind were all left by the supreme powerhouses of the past, on the same level as the starry sky ruins. If they could be deeply explored, they would undoubtedly be an astonishing source of resources.
In addition, the old man detailed the attributes and characteristics of the five great ruins, such as ruins specifically suitable for Dragon Clan contract spirits, and ruins specifically suitable for elemental beings, and so on.
Moreover, the old man even listed a roster of which groups of people were suitable to go to which ruins.
It was practically a foolproof, step-by-step tutorial.
The more Chen Shu read, the more astonished he became. He had not expected the old man to not only control the overall situation but also be so meticulous about these matters.
Besides the information about the ruins, there was also a lot of other information that might be helpful to Chen Shu, such as methods to break through the fog, certain special formations, and so on.
Seeing Chen Shu constantly processing the information, the old man smiled and said,
"Alright, I have told you everything I can."
In reality, he had many plans. If others were to lead humanity, he would have given them all, hoping they would execute them step by step.
But if it were Chen Shu, he felt that Chen Shu could do better than him, and his own arrangements might even disrupt Chen Shu's thinking.
"Although I have chosen you, whether you are willing to bear this responsibility still depends on your own will. No one can force you to do anything."
The old man looked at Chen Shu, his eyes soft, and said,
"If you refuse, you can hand over the information in your mind to someone else..."
"Old man, do I still have a choice?"
Chen Shu shrugged and said, "But I'll say this upfront, I can only do my best. If it involves life safety, I will entrust it to others."
"Of course."
The old man was not surprised. This guy's main characteristic was honesty.
From Chen Shu's consistent reluctance to merge with humanity's destiny, it could be seen that he didn't lack the desire for power but was unwilling to be bound to humanity, lacking the mindset of shared prosperity and shared adversity.
However, for Chen Shu to be willing to step forward as a leader now was already a significant mental advancement.
"Alright... my time is up..."
The old man's body had become extremely dim, and he said,
"The road ahead is up to you alone..."
"Old man..."
Chen Shu felt a pang of heaviness in his heart again, but he maintained a calm expression and said,
"I will do my best!"
The old man smiled and nodded, his body suddenly shattering and dissipating into specks of light.
Chen Shu's expression froze for a moment, feeling a sense of unease and apprehension, as if he had lost something.
Although the old man had not become a true Human Emperor, he had an inexplicable connection with everyone on the Divine Continent.
Now that his soul imprint had also vanished, it was natural for people to have a bad feeling.
"Old man..."
Chen Shu clutched his chest, understanding that even if the old man had not perished, his situation was likely not good, especially considering the power of the Beast Ancestor.
At this moment, his eyes gradually became determined. He then shifted his gaze and returned to the core of the starry sky ruins.
"Chen kid! Chen kid! The bandit with the heart of a child!"
Xing Ling had been shouting from the side, feeling a hint of anxiety.
"Hmm?"
Chen Shu looked around and said, "I'm back?"
Xing Ling explained, "Back from what? You've been standing here spacing out..."
"I've been here?"
Chen Shu was slightly taken aback. It seemed his consciousness had merely left.
"How are you?"
Xing Ling asked with concern. If this guy had a problem, all the humans within the ruins would suffer.
"I'm fine... I've recovered..."
Chen Shu clenched the ancient gray round stone in his hand and carefully tucked it close to his body.
According to the old man, the round stone would keep his mind clear, preventing him from being controlled by killing intent and losing control.
For Chen Shu, this was undoubtedly a life-saving charm.
Xing Ling breathed a sigh of relief and said, "By the way, many people are frantically looking for you..."
"Who?"
Chen Shu was slightly stunned, then he realized and looked at the crowd in the sea of stars.
At this moment, Da Li and others were gathered together, seemingly discussing something.
"Hey there, what are you guys doing?"
Chen Shu teleported to everyone's side.
His appearance instantly brought expressions of surprise to their faces, and they quickly looked him over, saying,
"Are you alright?!"
Seeing Chen Shu had been unconscious for several days, then vanished with a teleport, and then didn't reappear, naturally made them speculate.
"Me? Of course, I'm fine."
Chen Shu smiled slightly and said, "What's wrong with you guys?!"
"Did the Old Ancestor... have an accident..."
A Liang, who had been quiet, spoke up. He had the old man's bloodline within him, and his unease was the deepest.
"The old man..."
Chen Shu looked at their gazes and smiled calmly,
"With his monstrous strength, what could possibly happen to him?"