"Later I learned that these people all had their own concerns and difficulties. Some were unwilling to abandon their relatives and friends, while others were worried that if they couldn't keep up with the times, they would bring shame to the Xuanji Sect and even bury their own potential."
"Thinking about it this way, if I don't have absolute confidence in my talent, it's better to become a powerful figure in these lower-dimensional universes, where I can still spend time with my family, than to go to the Fifth Universe, which is full of experts..."
After hearing Gu Yu's words, Xie Feng fell silent.
He couldn't say these people were short-sighted; on the contrary, they were remarkably astute!
They knew that their current abilities might not be able to keep up with Xie Feng, or rather, the growth rate of the Jade Pivot Sect!
"Alright, let's respect their choices and their fate."
Xie Feng lowered his head and sighed.
Gu Yu's eyes darted around nervously, unsure how to comfort him.
Soon, Xie Feng rallied his spirits. "By the way, Gu Yu, I have something important to tell you. I recently took on a student, and I've decided to observe him for a while. If I'm satisfied, I'll take him on as my personal disciple."
Gu Yu blinked. "What kind of student? Is he better than me?"
" Demigod."
"Ah? This... this... Master, when did your perspective become so... tolerant?"
"If I remember correctly, you weren't much of a threat when I first took you on as my apprentice."
Xie Feng gave a forced smile.
Gu Yu pouted, "Alright, what's his background?"
"The son of the second patriarch of the Demon-Burying Clan is only ten years old and a sword cultivator. You will teach him the basic Swordsmanship of the Eternal Sword Dao."
"Teach him? I'm not his master..."
"From now on, you will be the closest of brothers, always helping each other, never competitors. Remember that?!"
Xie Feng's tone suddenly became stern, which startled Gu Yu, who quickly lowered her head and admitted her mistake.
"Your disciple will remember your teachings!"
"I'm tired, I need to rest."
"Master, please take care!"
With Gu Yu watching him go, Xie Feng went to a secluded spot on the back mountain, sat on a rock to watch the water, and meditated quietly. Half a day passed before his State of Mind gradually returned to calm.
Birds and beasts chirped softly on the mountain, a chill permeated the air. Xie Feng looked up and murmured, "Autumn has arrived, I miss Xiao Shang a bit... After I've settled things at Peak of Heaven, I'll go back to see her. I wonder how her mechanical engineering research is going..."
As his thoughts drifted, a dark shadow suddenly descended from the sky, crashing down opposite Xie Feng with a deafening roar, creating a deep crater and kicking up a cloud of dust!
What fell from the sky was a bison!
It was pitch black, enormous, with one of its horns broken off, and lay dead in the deep pit.
A sword was stuck in its belly.
The sword's color was a deep blue, like water and ice; its Sword Qi was like a cold winter, freezing everything for miles around!
Xie Feng frowned.
At this moment!
Little Sword suddenly appeared out of nowhere!
Buzz!
It emitted an exciting sword cry!
Xie Feng asked, "What's wrong?"
Little Sword said, "That's it! The sword I fell in love with back in the Fourth Universe! I'll never forget its cool, aloof aura! Old Xie! Quick! Go take a look!"
Little Sword was excited!
Xie Feng jumped down from the rock and came to the front of the deep pit. He looked at the lofty and ethereal sword and was slightly startled.
Although we don't know the grade of this sword, its Sword Qi alone is far superior to that of Little Sword!
In other words, its power surpasses that of Universe Level!
"This wild ox doesn't belong to the Jade Pivot Sect, and it fell from the sky. It's very likely that someone was chasing it and shot it down into the Jade Pivot Sect's territory. Strange, where is the sword's owner?"
Xie Feng looked around, but there was no one in sight.
Little Sword leaned closer and said to the mysterious sword, "Hello, I... I 'Little Sword, and I admire you greatly. May I ask your name?"
The mysterious sword remained completely still.
Xie Feng raised an eyebrow. "Perhaps it lacks intelligence."
Little Sword said, "Impossible! Those who reach our level, unless something unexpected happens, will all possess sentience!"
Xie Feng said, "You yourself said that an accident might happen..."
Little Sword urged, "Go and pull it out quickly, don't let the filthy blood of the dead cow taint its pure and flawless blade!"
Helpless, Xie Feng had no choice but to reach out and try to draw his sword in order to take care of the guy.
"Don't move!"
Suddenly a cold shout rang out, and a woman in black appeared in the distance. Her figure was like a phantom, and she had already walked over in just a few steps.
A refreshing, cool aura wafts towards you!
Just like her sword!
Her first impression on Xie Feng was that she was beautiful!
Extremely powerful and stunning beauty!
Her complexion was as beautiful as a morning flower, her eyes as bright as cold stars—a beauty as cold as an iceberg!
"I didn't steal your cow..."
Xie Feng quickly stopped, offering an awkward yet polite smile...
The woman in black didn't speak, but simply raised her hand and waved it at the bison in the deep pit. The bison immediately floated up and landed on the flat land next to her.
She stepped forward, pulled the sword stuck in the bull god with a soft thud, and then casually picked up a fallen leaf from the ground to wipe the bull's blood off the sword.
After doing all that, she turned around and chuckled at Xie Feng, "I didn't wrongly accuse you of stealing my cow! This guy used to live in my yard, but he got mad cow disease a few days ago and started attacking people. For the safety of others, I had no choice but to take matters into my own hands and put him to death on the spot! Oh, didn't that scare you?"
Xie Feng laughed and said, "Luckily, I'm brave."
The woman in black smiled, glanced at the Little Sword, and raised an eyebrow. " Universe Level sword? Not bad!"
"The sword in the young lady's hand is even better," Xie Feng said.
"Haha, thank you for the compliment!" The woman in black laughed heartily.
Xie Feng initially thought this woman was an unapproachable, icy beauty based solely on her appearance, but after chatting for a few minutes, he discovered she was quite carefree.
Seeing Xie Feng chatting with the woman, Little Sword became extremely anxious. It poked Xie Feng's shoes and kept coughing.
Xie Feng, struck by a sudden inspiration, asked with a smile, "Does the sword in your hand, young lady, have a name?"
The woman in black clothes said, " Approaching Winter!"
Xie Feng nodded. "It matches the Sword Qi as beautiful as winter snow. You have a good eye for naming things, young lady."
"Haha, I have to go now, see you again sometime!"
The woman in black laughed heartily, turned around, hung the Approaching Winter Sword on her waist, hoisted the enormous wild bull onto her shoulder with one hand, waved to Xie Feng, and left gracefully.
Little Sword floated in mid-air, gazing intently ahead, " Approaching Winter... what a beautiful name..."
At the same time.
The woman in black had already left the Jade Pivot Sect when Approaching Winter Sword suddenly spoke up, complaining, "That rogue is still staring at me..."
"I'll go back right now and unscrew its hilt!" The woman in black didn't even lift her eyelids.
"This is too violent..." Approaching Winter Sword sighed.
"Even Approaching Winter Sword, who kills without hesitation, finds violence strange?" The woman in black smirked.
"Forget it, he doesn't deserve to die!" Approaching Winter Sword said.
"That man in blue robes left a good impression on me. All the men around me are rough and uncouth; there's none like such a refined and gentle gentleman!"
The woman in black pursed her lips, then shrugged and, with an easier movement, hoisted the bison down the mountain.
"Please wait, young lady!"
Suddenly, a figure in white flashed through the mountains and forests. He came with his hands behind his back and said in a deep voice.