Everyone knew that the Dao of Ruthlessness was difficult to cultivate.
As their realms and cultivation advanced, cultivators of the Dao of Ruthlessness all but severed their seven emotions and six desires.
That did not mean they had no emotions or desires.
Rather, the conditions needed to awaken them were exceedingly stringent.
Ironically, the fastest way for cultivators of the Dao of Ruthlessness to advance was precisely to refine "emotion."
Thus, the further they progressed, the more slowly their cultivation advanced.
Lu Ze's "To the Moon Realm" had stirred a tremendous surge of emotion in Guo Yunfeng within a short time.
If she did not refine it quickly, it would actually be extremely dangerous.
Yet with the hidden ending of the second playthrough, "To the Moon Realm" had brought Guo Yunfeng two opposing emotional extremes.
As those two extremes collided, Guo Yunfeng had successfully found an opportunity to break through, advancing straight to the middle stage of the Refining Void Realm.
"Truly... heroes emerge from the young."
With that heartfelt remark, Guo Yunfeng actually walked up to Lu Ze and bowed deeply, without the slightest concern for her dignity.
A Refining Void Realm Grandmaster offering such a grand gesture to a Nascent Soul junior drew countless gasps from behind her.
"I will bring this 'To the Moon Realm' back to the Ruthless Sect, so that every disciple can admire it."
Lu Ze was immediately overjoyed.
What wonderful news!
Disciples who cultivated the Dao of Ruthlessness yielded far more emotional value than ordinary cultivators.
They'll be giving me Demonic Value for free!
"I'm honored by your approval, Elder Guo. Then, would you say I've won this challenge?"
Lu Ze reined in his emotions and asked with a smile.
"Of course."
Guo Yunfeng nodded, then gave a self-deprecating smile.
"So many cultivators