Severing Karma, Self Alone, Unique

No one can replace another person...

Looking at Da Dayi's dejected face, Li Xuandu, who had experienced a part of Da Yi's life, naturally understood the unspoken meaning in his words.

Chang'e appeared as "Heng'e" during Dayi's most dejected time, accompanying him through the lowest point of his life.

Only after Dayi accomplished his great feat of shooting down the suns did he realize that his achievement had come at the cost of his wife.

If things only go this far...

Although Dayi might regret his initial intentions and miss his wife, he would never feel remorse for them.

Because the couple sacrificed themselves for the sake of all living beings, they understood each other's feelings.

Unfortunately, life doesn't end abruptly at its most dramatic and thought-provoking moment, like a story.

After accomplishing the great feat of shooting down the suns, in order to give Dayi the belief and hope to continue living...

Heng'e then disguised herself as Chang'e and returned to Dayi's side, as if Chang'e had not sacrificed herself and was still alive.

In a short time, Dayi naturally couldn't see through Heng'e's disguise.

But as the couple spent more time together, how could Dayi, who wasn't stupid to begin with, not notice his wife's unusual behavior? Or rather, if Dayi were truly a fool who could be easily kept in the dark, he wouldn't have become the hero who saved the world. Therefore, upon discovering Heng'e's true identity, Dayi almost instantly lost all hope.

This can be seen from the changes in his appearance.

Even a hero as powerful as Dayi could not have aged so much in less than a year if he hadn't given up hope. People say it's the Curse of the Heavenly Emperor, a sign that Dayi exhausted his energy and spirit in the War of Shooting the Suns.

Only Li Xuandu knew that Dayi himself wanted to die.

As the saying Heart Dao, success and failure both Heart Dao.

The profound mystery of the Heart Dao enabled Dayi, a mere mortal, to accomplish the feat of slaying a god and saving the world.

Similarly, once Dayi lost heart, even if he had all his energy and spirit, he could not hide the deathly aura emanating from him.

Yes, everyone in this world is unique.

Even those versions of myself from parallel universes could never truly empathize with me.

Taking a deep breath, Dayi forced a smile and continued speaking.

"Therefore, I communicate heart to heart, severing ties of cause and effect, and attempting to completely separate myself from others."

"After myself, no one else can be me; I am the only one."

This is a path completely opposite to that of Li Xuandu.

Li Xuandu followed the path of inheriting the cause and effect of all beings, ultimately transforming into the "Cause of All Effects."

Dayi, on the other hand, did the opposite. He tried to forcibly sever all cause and effect, hoping to achieve the state of "Self Alone, Unique".

"Unfortunately, you failed..."

He gazed intently at Dayi's aged face.

There was no mockery in Li Xuandu's words; on the contrary, he felt sorry for him.

Don't feel sorry for me, because I'm different from all of you.

Walking slowly to Li Xuandu, Dayi gently patted his shoulder and said...

"You great gods are Dao Proving your path for immortality, for power, for your ideals..."

"The reason I, a mere mortal, study these things is simply because I don't want anyone to tarnish the love between Chang'e and me."

At this point, Dayi paused slightly before continuing with a smile.

"Fortunately, I succeeded."

"I have not Dao Proving, but my story with Chang'e will be forever etched in the annals of history."

No one can change even the smallest detail; it will serve as a testament to our love.

Li Xuandu stared at Dayi, shocked eyes, fully understanding the meaning behind his words.

"You can even do something like this?"

It is important to understand that the long river of history, as the upstream of the Long River of Time, has always adhered to a dynamic balance where the general trend remains unchanged while minor trends can be modified.

Dayi's current statement is tantamount to not allowing even that "minor advantage" to be changed.

In a sense, this even contradicts Li Boyang's original concept when he attained Dao Proving— namely, the 49th Heavenly Cycle, with one element removed. If even this cannot be achieved, how can the Heart Dao be worthy of the term "Mind Alone, Self Alone"?

Throughout the entire Long River of Time, who has the deepest understanding of the Heart Dao?

If Dayi claims to be second, even Li Boyang probably wouldn't dare to say he's first.

He fell silent again, and this time Li Xuandu didn't press the matter further.

For example, since Dayi was already capable of such feats, why didn't he simply Dao Proving enlightenment and reverse time to rewrite his and Chang'e's destiny? After all, he wouldn't allow anyone to tarnish his love for Chang'e, so how could he possibly choose to do so himself?

"I've met so many powerful people, but you're the first one who's courting death like this."

"If you had the will, you could have become another supreme powerhouse, following in the footsteps of the Heavenly Emperor, dominating an entire era."

With a slightly mischievous wink, Dayi smiled meaningfully.

To paraphrase Zhuang Zhou, "A frog in a well cannot discuss the sea, nor can a summer insect discuss ice."

"You can't understand my choice, just as I can't understand the point of your repeated time travels and all that trouble." "My wife, my family, my friends are all here, and I will stay here forever."

It must be admitted that Li Xuandu repeatedly overestimated Dayi's abilities.

However, when he heard the name "Zhuang Zhou" from the other person, he couldn't help but show a look of surprise.

It's obvious that although Dayi didn't take the path of Dao Proving, he knew almost as much as the average Dao Proving One. "I think... I know why I'm here."

After a moment of silence, Li Xuandu spoke again, saying the same thing.

Although Dayi's approach was completely opposite to mine, he was a predecessor on the same path.

Before Li Xuandu decided to sever his karmic ties with the Heavenly Emperor, Dayi's current situation was of great reference value to him. "Talking to a smart person is so efficient."

Maintaining that meaningful smile, Dayi suddenly changed the subject and asked a question.

Now that you understand why you're here in front of me, have you considered making a deal with me?

Before Li Xuandu could ask further, Dayi continued speaking.

"You are going to travel ten thousand years ago, to that turbulent eight hundred years, to sever your karmic ties with the Heavenly Emperor."

"I will help you journey through those turbulent eight hundred years, and you, in turn, will lend Heng'e a hand as the circumstances allow."

"I'm not asking you to be her henchman, but to save her when she's in the most danger. How does that deal sound?"

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