Watching the composed Xu Qianzhui, Liu Yidao raised an eyebrow and said,
"I admire you people of the righteous path more and more. Your growth often defies all reason."
"Unlike those of us who follow the Demon Cultivator's path. Every step of cultivation is like crossing a chasm."
At that, Xu Qianzhui leaned forward slightly, the corners of his mouth lifting.
"There's no real difference between Demon Cultivators and Righteous Cultivators. Whatever path we take, we must understand our own hearts and see our true nature."
"When we first met, you saw us as nothing more than a bunch of green newcomers."
"But as time passed, you found it harder and harder to face us."
"I'm sure you've spent a lot of time lately wondering what went wrong."
"Now I can tell you plainly: it isn't that we've grown strong too quickly. You've grown weak."
"You're already in too deep in the Mortal World Trial."
"Impossible!"
Liu Yidao shot to his feet. "I've avoided every temptation of the mortal world. Now I only need to kill the Person of Calamity, and I can break free."
Seeing how certain Liu Yidao was, Xu Qianzhui smiled.
"I used to think the same way. I thought that if I dealt with the Person of Calamity, I could escape this Sea of Bitterness."
"But after seeing you, I realized I was wrong."
"If you don't understand who the true Person of Calamity is, killing everyone under heaven won't do you any good."
With that, Xu Qianzhui stood and stretched, smiling.
"The mortal world is a bitter place, but it's interesting too."
"I'll head ashore and get on with my own affairs. You can keep struggling in the Sea of Bitterness."
"When you come to kill me, remember to sharpen your blade."
Xu Qianzhui left