A hardworking person.
Without talent, one can never go very far.
A talented person.
But without effort, one cannot reach the top.
However, when a person is both talented and very hardworking...
When you approach something with a determination honed through countless trials.
Then, this person's path will be long and wide.
The matter of cultivating the Tao.
It's not a fairy tale.
Without either one, it is impossible to continue on this thorny path.
From these dense, intricate, and varied sword marks, some deep and some shallow.
Ye Qiubai was able to see it.
This legendary Sword God made extraordinary efforts in the path of Sword Dao.
That's why he was able to reach the level of Sword God.
Ye Qiubai's sword kept swinging in his mind, following the image of the man practicing swordsmanship against the stone pillar.
The frequency of sword swings increased.
My understanding of Sword Dao is becoming increasingly profound.
As the years passed, the man gradually transformed from a young man into a middle-aged man.
The sword in my hand.
It's also becoming increasingly weighty!
On the fourth day...
The sun rises slowly from the horizon of the Endless Sea.
The warm sunlight shone down on everyone.
Ye Qiubai's cultivation level actually broke through at this moment!
He has reached the realm of Half-Step Earth Immortal!
The sword in his hand unconsciously exuded the Immortal Sword Intent, surrounding Ye Qiubai.
With a single sword strike, a horizontal slash, a piercing thrust.
The Sword Intent will also splash out in all directions!
It was at this very moment.
Before Ye Qiubai, the sword marks on the stone pillar seemed to possess a trace of Spiritual Qi.
Among them, Sword Intent, along with the swing of Ye Qiubai's long sword, coalesced into a figure beside him!
His sword-wielding movements and the force he used were remarkably similar to Ye Qiubai's!
Lai Qingyun and Zeng Jiyuan were drawn to this scene.
They understand.
Ye Qiubai has already grasped the profound mystery within the stone pillar.
They exchanged a helpless glance.
Lai Qingyun smiled wryly and sighed, "These young people nowadays are truly all incredibly talented."
Zeng Jiyuan's already cold and ruthless expression twitched for a moment, revealing an extremely ugly smile.
"However, one has to admit that, looking at it from another perspective, it's not entirely unacceptable that such a sword cultivator could appear in the Mid-Latitude Realm."
"Perhaps, he might even be able to revitalize the Sword Dao of the entire Mid-Latitude Realm."
Lai Qingyun smiled and nodded, "That's good."
Seeing this, Zi Shan couldn't help but smile and say, "This person will surely achieve great things in the path of Sword Dao."
Shi Sheng said proudly, "That's for sure. I've never seen anyone stronger than my senior brother in Sword Dao, despite his talent and hard work."
Zi Shan smiled and looked at Shi Sheng, saying, "You seem to admire him quite a bit."
Shi Sheng replied with an unusually serious expression, "Those who work hard are always worthy of respect and emulation."
Upon hearing this, Zi Shan glanced at Shi Sheng again, then smiled and said, "You're right."
In this world where talent reigns supreme.
To be able to value effort so highly.
Similarly, people as pure and innocent as Shi Sheng are becoming increasingly rare.
after all.
When others are working hard.
People with bad character will mock the other person, saying, "You're working so hard, is it because you lack talent?"
Generally, when people talk about how hard they work, they think they want to make up for their lack of talent.
Even a person of good character will only offer a perfunctory compliment and then not take it to heart.
Shi Sheng took this matter very seriously.
This also demonstrates that he is different from others.
That's normal.
Shi Sheng, after all, born into an ordinary mortal Aristocratic Clan.
He practiced Daoism.
It was simply to protect his parents from hunger, cold, and being bullied by others.
The purpose is simply to extend their lifespan when their cultivation level is high enough.
Even Changsheng.
This has always been Shi Sheng's ideal.
It has remained unchanged from the beginning to the present.
Therefore, for someone born into such an ordinary Lineage, embarking on the path of seeking enlightenment was exceptionally difficult.
They tried hard to make up for their lack of talent and Lineage background.
Even if one becomes a disciple of Lu Changsheng.
We dare not slack off in the slightest.
so.
He then felt a deeper connection to the act of hard work.
And with the surge of Sword Intent...
The Sword Intent on the stone pillar seemed to be subtly changing Ye Qiubai's Sword Intent as well.
Although his Sword Dao level has not broken through.
But others could clearly sense it.
Ye Qiubai's Sword Intent had gained a greater weight.
Similarly, it has become even sharper.
At this moment.
Ye Qiubai stopped practicing his sword and opened his eyes.
He bowed slightly to the stone pillar.
His expression was serious.
And at that very moment.
Beside him, the figure formed from the Sword Intent within the sword marks on the stone pillar also vanished, transforming into Sword Intent that merged into the illusory sword.
At this moment.
At the center of the four stone pillars, the illusory sword seemed to solidify somewhat.
A voice also came from the sword.
" Ye Qiubai, you have passed the first test."
The words had barely left his mouth.
Zeng Jiyuan and Lai Qingyun quickly approached Ye Qiubai's side.
He inquired, "What's so mysterious about this stone pillar?"
Seeing the eager looks in their eyes.
Ye Qiubai couldn't help but laugh and say, "The two seniors are a bit too eager for quick success."
Zeng Jiyuan asked in confusion, "What do you mean by that?"
"These sword marks are the traces left by the Sword God Senior from the moment he embarked on the Sword Dao, through continuous practice."
"It's not about you trying to comprehend the sword Sword Intent marks," Ye Qiubai replied with a smile. " Sword God senior left on the stone pillar is his journey on the path of the Sword Dao."
Zeng Jiyuan and Lai Qingyun heard these words.
They were all taken aback.
They all then solemnly clasped their hands in a fist salute to Ye Qiubai.
"I've learned a lot."
After the two Sword Immortal entered the Immortal Sword Realm...
He has been unable to find a way to break through to a higher level of Sword Dao.
Gradually, they forgot their original intention in the Sword Dao.
Instead, they sought out some heavenly materials and earthly treasures, or perhaps the inheritance of a powerful sword cultivator.
This is to seek an opportunity for a breakthrough.
That might be correct.
However, this is incorrect when it comes to the essence of Sword Dao.
The path of Sword Dao can be aided by external factors.
Ultimately, however, you still have to walk your own path.
Once the idea of seeking external breakthroughs becomes deeply ingrained...
Zeng Jiyuan and Lai Qingyun, both sword cultivators with exceptional talent in Sword Dao, were instead trapped by their own long-standing mental constraints.
This is also why they were unable to discover the hidden mystery on the stone pillar for so long.
And Ye Qiubai's words...
This also made them understand this principle.
The sword's Sword Heart, sealed for centuries, is now opened.
Lai Qingyun and Zeng Jiyuan both looked at Ye Qiubai gratefully and said, "We both owe you a favor."
"If anything happens in the future, we will certainly repay your kindness."
Upon hearing this, Ye Qiubai immediately asked with delight, "Is this really true?"
Zeng Jiyuan and Lai Qingyun were both taken aback.
This look... it kind of seems a bit cheap...
Mu Fusheng also covered his face, "Why does it feel like Senior Brother's personality is becoming more and more like Master's..."