Simulation of Destruction, Why Am I Always the Arbiter

A Sword Heart is born under the influence of a strong will, combined with these syllables.

The stronger the will, the higher the realm of the Sword Heart.

"Once you lose your original heart, the Sword Heart will shatter."

This is the essence of the Sword Heart, and Chi Ling's original intention in creating the Sword Heart Art.

It was solely to make people "not forget their original intention and adhere to their original heart."

The Sword Heart that Ye Chang'an forged while amnesiac also contained a strong personal will, which was to forge a Sword Heart.

From an ignorant infant, he yearned for a Sword Heart, then obtained one, and advanced all the way to the Tai Xu realm.

But after his memories awakened, the original heart contained within this Sword Heart became a little warped.

He no longer craved a Sword Heart, but instead yearned to discuss music with Eden, resulting in his Sword Heart becoming as fragile as paper and unstable at the slightest provocation.

Fortunately, during his yearning, another will emerged: "I'm just a passerby, I won't show mercy, won't leave a legacy, and won't cause Destruction."

Before Eden confessed to him, his will was like this, and his Sword Heart gradually changed accordingly.

Since it was all a strong will, a change wouldn't hurt.

Just like Chi Yuan's original heart also changed, yet her Sword Heart still existed.

But when Eden confessed, Ye Chang'an's will wavered.

He fell in love.

And so, his Sword Heart shattered into pieces with a "snap."

Sword Heart, original heart – if you don't even want your original heart, how can you still want a Sword Heart!

"So... everyone's will in forging a Sword Heart is different?" he asked hesitantly, gaining a new understanding of the Sword Heart Art.

"Zhao Yu's Sword Heart is about caring for others, Su Mei's is about dividing good and evil, Wan Xi's is about taking care of Wan Ru, Wan Ru's is about freedom, and Ling Shuang's is about non-action.

Different wills can condense a Sword Heart, as long as the will is firm enough to do so."

Chi Yuan nodded in confirmation, being very clear about the circumstances under which her five disciples forged their respective Sword Hearts.

After all, she had lived for too long and had seen more people than Ye Chang'an had eaten rice.

"...Then what is your Sword Heart, Immortal?" Ye Chang'an found it difficult to speak. Chi Yuan looked at the scattered, incomplete tombstones and spoke sternly.

"Those who fall into demonic ways must be executed, and Destruction must be eliminated!"

She was the guardian of Shenzhou, a warrior who had survived from the Previous Civilization.

Her original heart, naturally, should be this.

Or rather, it had gradually become this way over her long life.

She had long forgotten her original intention of becoming a warrior; that memory was deemed useless and compartmentalized.

The ones who found this memory were Kiana and Bronya, who ascended Tai Xu Mountain five hundred years later.

Ye Chang'an found it difficult to point out the inappropriateness of this "original heart" because the power of language was too insignificant compared to Chi Yuan's four thousand years of memories.

He could only hope that the modification of the Chang'an Melody would be completed, causing Chi Yuan to shatter her own Sword Heart.

This was a promise Chi Yuan had made.

"Immortal Chi Yuan, I will definitely complete the modification of the Chang'an Melody," he assured her again, his effort transforming into certainty.

"Mm." Chi Yuan nodded without saying much, only walking to a tombstone and stomping her foot.

A golden greatsword was shaken out from beneath the soil.

Chi Yuan raised her hand, grasped it, and threw it to Ye Chang'an.

"This is an ancient relic, now known as Xuanyuan. Take it for self-defense."

Chi Yuan knew Ye Chang'an was capable of protecting himself.

However, the moves that resembled those of a Sword God placed too much of a burden on his body. Even with the Chang'an Melody to heal him, it was best to use them sparingly.

Therefore, she bestowed a Xuanyuan Sword upon Ye Chang'an for self-defense, but the moment Ye Chang'an received it, the Xuanyuan Sword changed its appearance.

From a greatsword, it transformed into a long flute.

"..." Chi Yuan fell silent.

Ye Chang'an, however, was delighted, playing with the flute and finding it irresistible.

"Thank you for the gift, Immortal."

This fellow was beaming with joy, and with a thought, he transformed the flute into a long xiao.

The Key of Domination, a weapon that could manifest according to the host's will, contained a weakened Arbiter Core.

Ye Chang'an could use it to obtain Destruction energy, and it could also change in response to Ye Chang'an's authority.

This core already possessed the power of a weakened Arbiter of Reason.

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It could transform into anything, but Ye Chang'an primarily used it to transform into musical instruments.

What's the point of fighting and killing? Music is the eternal truth, don't you understand?

Now Chi Yuan was certain that the boy's true heart was indeed music.

"...Let's go back."

Chi Yuan chuckled and shook her head, pacing closer to pick up Ye Chang'an and return him to Tai Xu Mountain.

"Immortal, you don't need to trouble yourself. I can fly."

Ye Chang'an declined Chi Yuan's open and sturdy embrace. The Xuanyuan transformed into a giant sword beneath his feet, and he took off on the spot.

The constructs he created could float freely, let alone the Xuanyuan Sword, which he commanded.

He could fly freely, understand?

"...This child seems a bit beyond the norm."

Chi Yuan muttered speechlessly, surprised by Ye Chang'an.

He was a completely different person from a month ago when he couldn't even forge a Sword Heart. His talent was so great it was like he was an Arbiter.

—I hope you don't walk the path of an Arbiter, otherwise~

Chapter of Tai Xu: Section 1: 10. Li Sushang, what do you think of the name Ye Sushang?

Back at Tai Xu Mountain, Ye Chang'an happily enjoyed the dinner made by Lin Zhaoyu. After eating, he returned to his room and began pondering how to restrict the Chang'an Melody.

After hearing about the connection between [Divine Sound] and [Sword Heart Art], he planned to emulate it.

So, he needed to first study the extra syllables in the Sword Heart Art to see how they utilized the Herrscher of Knowledge Authority.

Lin Zhaoyu wanted to talk to him, but Chi Yuan stopped her.

"Zhaoyu, he has important things to do. Don't disturb him."

"Master..."

Lin Zhaoyu was obedient but still worried about Ye Chang'an's changes.

"Is Chang'an really alright? I feel like he's different from before, like a changed person."

"He just realized what he can do."

Chi Yuan stated frankly, tending to support him. Lin Zhaoyu remained worried.

Seeing her expression not improve, Chi Yuan sighed, "Zhaoyu, Chang'an will always grow up. You just need to ensure he doesn't stray from the right path."

"A few changes are not necessarily bad."

"But he's changed too much, like he's possessed."

"...Do you want to think about what you're saying? This is Fu Yun Temple, how could there be possession here?" Chi Yuan raised an eyebrow, a slight smile on her lips, as if teasing.

It was indeed amusing to say such a thing.

Tai Xu Mountain was a celestial mountain, and Fu Yun Temple was a Taoist temple. If possession were to occur anywhere, it wouldn't be here.

If such powerful evil arts existed, the world would likely have fallen into chaos long ago.

Lin Zhaoyu was speechless. Seeing Chi Yuan's smile, she gradually relaxed.

"Master, you've changed," she said, a little happy.

Having served by her side for twenty years, she had rarely seen Chi Yuan smile, but she saw it today.

If even Chi Yuan could change like this, it wasn't strange for Ye Chang'an to become whatever he was becoming.

"Yes, this child has made me change," Chi Yuan admitted with a smile, then took Lin Zhaoyu to the courtyard to chat.

She felt that when the Chang'an Melody was completed, the responsibility she bore would be greatly reduced.

Because the Chang'an Melody wouldn't discriminate, humanity would gain the power to protect themselves from Destruction.

Not just a few people, but everyone.

At that time, Shenzhou would no longer need protectors.

She looked forward to such a future.

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Su Mei and the others' confinement period ended. As soon as they were out, they searched the mountain for Ye Chang'an, ready to play together, but Lin Zhaoyu stopped them.

"Chang'an is with Master, doing something important. Don't disturb them."

A familiar scene, just with different people involved.

The little ones were confused. Jiang Wanru spoke first.

"Senior Sister, why is Chang'an with Master? Could it be that he's taken her as his master? Then is he a senior brother or junior brother now?"

"He hasn't taken her as his master, but... Master gave him a Xuanyuan Sword." Lin Zhaoyu wasn't sure, as she hadn't asked.

"Hmm? The Xuanyuan Sword? Doesn't that mean he's officially a disciple?" Jiang Wanxi chimed in. Both sisters nodded, agreeing that this was the reality of the situation.

"That's right, Chang'an can definitely become a disciple now. Hmm, he should be my junior disciple. Regardless, he'll be my junior disciple," Su Mei said with a smile, as she and Ye Chang'an had arrived at Tai Xu Mountain at the same time.

When entering the sect, seniority was determined by age, so her position as the second-oldest disciple was secure.

"Hmm~ He should be a junior disciple, right?" Cheng Ling Shuang, the youngest, pondered aloud, thinking Ye Chang'an would end up being the sixth.

But without Chi Yuan's word, they could only guess.

So, when Chi Yuan walked over, her disciples gathered around her to ask Ye Chang'an what his exact seniority was.

"..." Chi Yuan was speechless.

She hadn't taken Ye Chang'an as a disciple, nor had Ye Chang'an ever considered her his master.

Furthermore, they hadn't observed any hierarchy during their conversations. Now, Ye Chang'an didn't even bother with the honorific "Immortal" when addressing her.

He just called her Chi Yuan.

"If we really have to establish seniority... he can be your martial uncle," Chi Yuan stated, feeling like she and Ye Chang'an were friends of different generations.

Interacting as equals, he was naturally the martial uncle to this group of young disciples.

"(⊙o⊙)... Martial Uncle?" The little ones were stunned and collectively looked at Lin Zhaoyu.

She was Ye Chang'an's adoptive mother and Chi Yuan's eldest disciple.

"Master, this seniority is all messed up," Lin Zhaoyu said with a wry smile. Chi Yuan felt it made sense.

Thus, the seniority among this group remained unchanged, and Ye Chang'an successfully avoided the sixth position.

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A year passed. Chi Yuan left the mountain to slay demons and returned with a little girl.