Nie Xiuyuan: I Understand, I Understand!

It was late at night.

Miscellaneous Dao Institute, everyone had already gone to sleep.

Even Xu Caichen and Nie Xiuyuan, who always liked to stay up all night cultivating immortality, entered a dream.

In a secluded courtyard, Nie Xiuyuan, immersed in a dream, was reading a book on a sacred mountain.

If anyone were here, they would surely notice the book in Nie Xiuyuan's hand, with the three large characters "Nanhua Scripture" written on the cover.

Nie Xiuyuan at his surroundings, a puzzled expression on his face, and muttered to himself:

Shouldn't I be enjoying Xiaoyao in my dreams?

"Why am I dreaming about this book? Is the correct way to read it in my dreams, or is it something I've been searching for all my life?"

"Alright, alright, since I'm even dreaming about this book, I might as well take a look first."

He set his gaze on the Nanhua Scripture, starting with the first chapter, "Xiaoyao Wandering."

"In the Northern Ocean there is a fish, its name is Kun..."

Time passed second by second. With each word he read in his dream, his soul grew stronger, and at the same time, the inner demons within him also grew stronger.

"The key to health preservation lies in following nature, forgetting emotions, and not being hindered by external things."

When Nie Xiuyuan read this part, he suddenly stopped and kept repeating these words to himself.

With each change of thought, his originally powerful inner demons visibly shrank, and eventually vanished without him even realizing it.

"I understand! I understand!"

"To attain true Xiaoyao and liberation, one must follow the natural order, forget emotions, and not be hindered by external things. Bring the wine!"

Nie Xiuyuan shouted, and a wine jug appeared out of thin air. He picked it up and drank it all in one gulp, muttering, "Zhuang Zhou dreamt he was a butterfly. Today, I, Nie Xiuyuan, don't care whether this is a dream or not. I only want to get drunk, forget everything, and experience true Xiaoyao and liberation!"

The wine kept flowing.

After an unknown amount of time, the dream ended, Nie Xiuyuan suddenly opened his eyes to find himself sitting on the bed, with sunlight streaming through the window paper onto the floor.

He slowly closed his eyes, sensing the spiritual energy and soul within his body, then suddenly opened his eyes, muttering, "I actually broke through a minor realm and entered the Ninth Stage of Spirit Nurturing."

I even comprehended the True Intent of Great Freedom in my dreams, which not only dispelled my inner demons but also reshaped my Daoist heart.

At this point, Nie Xiuyuan turned his gaze to the Nanhua Scripture beside him. The Xiaoyao feeling he had experienced in his dream still struck him as mysterious, a feeling he had never experienced before in his life.

He can now enter his dream world to cultivate without drinking alcohol.

"Master truly deserves to be called Peerless Saint Master!"

After muttering something to Nie Xiuyuan tidied himself up and headed towards the main courtyard.

"Host disciple Nie Xiuyuan has comprehended the True Intent of Great Freedom from the Nanhua Scripture and achieved great success. Reward host with +5 to the True Essence of the Great Dao."

A familiar mechanical voice instantly snapped Chu Feng out of his half-asleep state, a slight smile playing on his lips, "Is this what they call profound enlightenment? Zhuangzi truly lives up to his reputation as Saint's work. I wonder what else that kid Xiuyuan can glean from the Nanhua Scripture."

Chu Feng wasn't too surprised that Nie Xiuyuan had grasped the True Intent of Great Freedom and achieved great mastery overnight. After all, this old guy was originally a genius of the Dao Inquiry Realm; he just hadn't overcome his inner demons before.

Now that he has grasped the True Intent of Great Freedom from the Nanhua Scripture, he must have been revitalized.

After washing up, Chu Feng went to the courtyard, fanning himself with a folding fan.

Han Ping and Chu Caiyi brought the last two dishes to the table, while Qin Qin set out the bowls and chopsticks.

Chu Feng said to Qin Qin, "Add another set of chopsticks and a bowl; Xiuyuan will be here soon."

"Promise."

Qin Qin never asked much about her master's affairs, but Wang Baole, standing to the side, asked one out of curiosity.

"Master, doesn't Martial Uncle Nie usually skip breakfast?"

Chu Feng deliberately kept everyone in suspense. "You'll find out in a moment."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone saw a handsome and elegant man walk into the courtyard.

"Disciple Nie Xiuyuan greets Master."

After entering the Nie Xiuyuan bowed to Chu Feng.

Everyone around was stunned, staring at their Martial Uncle Nie who looked more than ten years younger.

No need for formalities.

Chu Feng's lips curled up slightly, his face showing no surprise whatsoever.

Nie Xiuyuan witnessed this scene. He had originally wanted to give his master a surprise, but he never expected his master to be so calm, as if everything was within his master's expectations.

"Uncle -Martial Uncle Nie... what happened to you? Why did you suddenly become like this?"

Wang Baole looked at his uncle, who seemed like Banished Immortal, and could hardly believe his eyes.

Nie Xiuyuan smiled and said, "Because I comprehended the True Intent of Great Freedom, broke through the demons in my heart, reshaped my Dao heart, and was reborn."

This short sentence left everyone present utterly shocked.

Even Ye Beixuan, who had lived two lives, stared at Nie Xiuyuan in disbelief.

Reshaping my Dao heart—my master actually possesses such a technique! Just who is my master? Why didn't I meet him in my previous life?

"Indeed, Xiuyuan, you have not disappointed me."

Chu Feng gave Nie Xiuyuan a thumbs up. "Do you have any doubts now?"

Nie Xiuyuan replied, "Reporting to Master, this disciple does indeed have a slight doubt in his heart."

Chu Feng said, "Tell me about it."

Nie Xiuyuan, "In the past, I cultivated the way of the Sword Dao and comprehended the Sword Intent. Why is it that now I no longer have the Sword Intent in my heart, but only the True Intent of Great Freedom?"

Chu Feng stood up, waving his folding fan, and said, "The reason is simple. You no longer have a sword in your heart; only Xiaoyao remain. Therefore, the Sword Intent has become the True Intent of Great Freedom. If you still have a sword in your heart, the Sword Intent will naturally come. You can try it if you don't believe me."

Nie Xiuyuan was taken aback for a moment, then said, "Please lend me your sword, Master."

Chu Feng smiled and said, "If you have a sword in your heart, why would I need to lend it to you?"

Nie Xiuyuan was stunned for a moment, then closed his eyes and began to conjure the image of a sword in his mind. After a moment, he formed a sword with his fingers and swung it towards the sky.

Clang!

A Sword Qi Heaven Piercer, and everyone could feel a powerful Sword Intent within Sword Qi.

Han Ping had never seen anything like this before, and subconsciously asked, "Master, can intention also change?"

Chu Feng smiled and said, "Under normal circumstances, it is naturally not possible. However, if someone like your Senior Brother Ye comprehends the Primordial Chaos Intent, he can evolve the meaning of all things. As for your Martial Uncle Nie, he already comprehended the Sword Intent, but last night he had an epiphany and it turned into the True Intent of Great Freedom."

This also means that he can use anything he has Xiuyuan comprehended at will.

"I see."

Nie Xiuyuan bowed to Chu Feng and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Master. I will definitely work hard in my cultivation in the future."

Chu Feng smiled and said, "There's no need to make any promises to your master. Just follow the path in your heart, and you will comprehend your own Dao."

Nie Xiuyuan: "This disciple will remember Master's teachings."

When Han Ping and Caiyi saw this scene, the same thought arose in their minds: I must also work hard in my cultivation so as not to disappoint my master!