"If not for that, our two sects would not have declined so quickly.
"Back when the Heavenly Martial Great Emperor and the Nine Nights Immortal King were still around, Mufu Mountain was one of the most famous places in the Four Directions Region.
"Every year, when disciples were recruited, tens of thousands would come to Mufu Mountain."
Xia Wanqing was somewhat downcast.
"I have always wanted to revive the sect, but one person's strength is slight and their influence small. Would you... be willing to do it with me?"
"You're putting on this pitiful act just to make me stay?" Xu Zimo saw through her intentions at a glance.
"I told my grandfather. When the secret realm inheritance opens, you can go with me," Xia Wanqing said directly after being exposed.
"I also want to take a look at the Star River Empire." Xu Zimo nodded.
"Also, keep an eye out for a force called the True Martial Sacred Sect."
"Understood. I'll have Grandfather help search for them. If there's any news, I'll let you know," Xia Wanqing replied with a nod.
Since the journey to the Star River Empire had been set for three days later,
Xu Zimo had nothing to do.
There was certainly no use in cultivating during this short span of time.
And when one comprehended the Great Dao, what exactly was one comprehending? What was the Great Dao?
It was all living beings' states, birth, aging, sickness, and death.
It was this world of rolling mortal dust.
It was not something one could comprehend merely by sitting still in meditation.
Because there were countless living beings, with their joys and sorrows, birth and death, greed, obsession, rage, and malice.
Only then did they intertwine and form the world as it was today.
Only then did