The Great Dao Is Lonely, and I Walk Ahead

[Under the eaves, Jiang Mutian stared at the broken stone, a look of astonishment flashing in his eyes.]

[Throughout her cultivation journey, she has encountered countless geniuses, but a cultivator like you, who crossed the threshold and directly condensed your own "Killing Intent" in just over ten days using only ten Jade Talisman, is simply unheard of.]

In the world of cultivation, countless exceptionally talented individuals are trapped within the confines of Law Technique and Divine Ability, spending their entire lives without ever truly grasping the threshold of "intention."

[The Killing Intent contained in your attack just now was unpredictable and cunning, following a path of endless variations and Unending Until Death, completely different from her grand and domineering Sword Dao, which can overcome all obstacles with a single strike.]

[Far from being confined by her Sword Dao, you instead used it as a springboard for innovation, forging a new path of combat that suits your own Cultivation Method.]

The term "genius beyond compare" seems somewhat inadequate to describe you.

[Jiang Mutian withdrew his gaze from the Sword-Testing Stone, turned to look at you standing in the courtyard, and sighed softly.]

"Breaking through the realm in ten days, establishing his own unique style."

"Lu Ping, I thought that the Great Sun First-Emptiness Seal was the limit of your talent, but I didn't expect that in the Way of Slaughter, you would surprise me even more."

She took a step forward.

"Now that you have grasped your own Killing Intent, you must walk your own path from now on, step by step. I have nothing more to teach you."

[Options pop up.]

[A: Humbly bowing, "It's all thanks to Senior Sister's guidance..."]

[B: Standing with hands behind his back, gazing at the sky at a 45-degree angle: "How lonely it is to be invincible..."]

[C: On the spot, he pulled out a banner that read "A great teacher produces outstanding students" and stuffed it into Jiang Mutian's hand, while setting up Recording Stone: "Come on, senior sister, give me a smile! This is a major scientific research achievement of our senior and junior siblings' combined swordsmanship, it must be released as a press release in the cultivation world, I've even thought of a title, it's called 'Shocking! Spirit Transformation cultivator quickly develops supreme Killing Intent in ten days, Body Integration Sword Master exclaims he can't teach him!'"]

Lu Ping stared at the text on the screen, his smile stretching almost to his ears.

Listen to this! This is what a top-tier expert's certification looks like!

Dear System, you can no longer mock my talent.

Although there were no onlookers cheering him on, showing off like this in front of his senior sister who was at the Body Integration Realm was ten times more satisfying than extorting money from the Desire Sea Pavilion!

Indeed, cultivating immortality is only truly enjoyable when I'm with my senior sister.

Lu Ping suppressed his smugness and chose A.

[You chose A.]

[You bowed respectfully to Jiang Mutian under the eaves, your attitude humble.]

"It's all thanks to my senior sister's generous teaching. Without her guidance, I could sit in meditation for a hundred years and still not find the door."

"Lu Ping will forever remember his senior sister's kindness in teaching him."

Jiang Mutian gently shook his head, but his expression showed great satisfaction.

She looked up and gazed at the starry sky.

"Lu Ping, today is an excellent opportunity."

[Jiang Mutian flicked her wrist, Heguang Talisman appeared in her palm.]

"This will activate the Heguang Talisman."

[As soon as she finished speaking, she imprinted a wisp of her Divine Sense into it.]

You look up at the starry sky.

[The Seven Killings Star at the end of the handle of the Six Stars of the Southern Dipper has lost its the Unseen connection with this world.]

[Your heart stirred slightly, and you prepared to unleash the Tongchen Talisman at any moment.]

[In the last simulation in the Nameless Mountain Valley, as soon as Jiang Mutian activated the Harmony Heguang Talisman, the old monster hiding behind the scenes forcibly deduced along the Karmic Thread, nearly shattering the Yin-Yang Twin Talismans on the spot.]

[You are on high alert, awaiting the possible backlash from the Heavenly Secrets Backlash.]

[You held your breath and waited for several breaths.]

[The anticipated force of deduction, which would forcefully flow backward along the Karmic Thread, did not appear this time.]

The night sky was as calm as still water.

[You paused for a moment, then realized what was happening.]

[In the last simulation in the Nameless Mountain Valley, Jiang Mutian was ambushed and severely injured before escaping, which is why she activated the Heguang Talisman. The mastermind behind this naturally took advantage of her weakened state and was willing to go to great lengths to forcibly deduce her whereabouts.]

[But this time, on the Main Peak of the Desire Sea Pavilion, Jiang Mutian not only wasn't poisoned or injured, but also, thanks to your reminder, he made preparations in advance and stayed on the summit to thoroughly deal with the powerful enemies who were pursuing him.]

[She hasn't shown her face for the past few months, most likely she's been using the clues from her pursuers to lure them in, scaring away the mastermind behind it all.]

[Now that his opponent can't gauge her strength and fears being struck again by that sword that severs ties of cause and effect, he naturally dares not probe her Heavenly Secrets as recklessly as before.]

Jiang Mutian glanced at the starry sky and nodded in satisfaction.

"This talisman is miraculous; it has saved me a lot of trouble."

[Jiang Mutian looked at you, his tone calm, yet with a hint of solemnity.]

"Lu Ping, the Demonic Cult Sect is shrouded in mystery, and your involvement is far-reaching."

"As the Sect Leader the Demonic Cult Sect, my every move is calculated by powerful figures from all sides. You are only at the Early Spirit Transformation Stage; it is not advisable for you to get too involved with me, lest you bring trouble upon yourself."

"Now that this matter is settled, I must leave. Take good care of yourself."

[Options pop up.]

[A: A peaceful breakup, let's forget each other and go our separate ways.]

[B: He clung to her like a leech, refusing to let go, insisting on going back to the Demonic Cult Headquarters with her as a mascot.]

[C: Pulls out a thick stack of "Employment Contracts" and "Workers’ Compensation Insurance Agreements" and slams them on the stone table: "Senior Sister, you want to unilaterally terminate the employment relationship, right? Fine, according to the Labor Law of the cultivation world, let's settle the N+1 compensation first! In addition, the compensation for mental distress, the compensation for lost youth, and the fee for chatting these past few days, totaling 32 million Spirit Stones, can be paid in installments, and I also support sexual compensation!"]

Wait a minute, Little B, aren't you usually all about "Hmph, women..."?

This time you've become quite talkative. Unfortunately, the host won't be choosing you today.

Lu Ping chose A.

[You chose A.]

You nodded calmly.

"Don't worry, senior sister. I've always valued my life and would never joke around with it."

[Jiang Mutian looked at your composed expression, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.]

[She gave no further instructions; her robes swayed gently in the courtyard breeze, and her entire being began to fade from reality, gradually disappearing into the Void.]

Just as her figure was about to disappear, Jiang Mutian suddenly spoke.

["Lu Ping."]

Her voice was soft, carried to your ears by the cool courtyard breeze.

"The Great Dao is desolate, yet I continue on its journey."

[Hearing these nine words, your heart skipped a beat.]

[Throughout all previous timelines, this aloof and unparalleled Sword Master has always adhered to the principle of "walking the Great Dao alone, believing only in the Three-Foot Green Edge in his hand."]

[She saved Hua Yunzhen and bestowed upon him a foundation, yet she never regarded Hua Yunzhen as a fellow traveler; she fought and battled against powerful figures from all sides, always alone with her sword.]

[But today, in this small courtyard, she left you with these words.]

She's walking ahead, waiting for you to catch up.

[You straightened your clothes and bowed respectfully to the fading white-clad figure.]

[You look up, meet her gaze, and speak in a clear voice.]

"Senior sister, the Great Dao is long and arduous, but I will strive to attain it diligently."

[In mid-air, Jiang Mutian's figure, which was about to disappear, paused slightly.]

She looked at you intently, her clear, frosty eyes seeming to melt like spring water, and the corners of her lips curved slightly upward.

[The next moment, a night breeze swept through the courtyard.]

[That wisp of white robe vanished completely into the night, leaving not a trace.]

[In the empty courtyard, only the neatly broken Sword-Testing Stone remains, and you stand before it.]