Hearing the Little Tower’s words, Ye Xuan was speechless!
Did he really enjoy showing off that much?
At that moment, the middle-aged man in the distance suddenly said, “Do you know the consequences of killing someone from my Upper Clan?”
Ye Xuan snapped back to reality, looked at the man, and said, “Death and clan extermination!”
The middle-aged man was slightly taken aback, then said, “You understand clearly enough!”
Ye Xuan smiled, “Don’t you want to know why I dared to kill her?”
The middle-aged man chuckled lightly, “What, are you going to tell me you have someone backing you?”
Ye Xuan nodded.
The middle-aged man shook his head, “Young man, you know nothing of my Upper Clan’s strength.”
Ye Xuan fell silent.
Foolish?
At first, he thought the man was foolish, but on second thought, that wasn’t the case!
He thought the man was foolish because he believed Qing’er was invincible, but the man didn’t know Qing’er. It was like a genius from a village, always number one in his village, never having left it, so he becomes arrogant, thinking no one outside could surpass him!
Why?
When someone stays in a high position too long, they limit themselves, turning confidence into arrogance, refusing to be questioned. If you question them, they find you ignorant and laughable!
Those with low ability often have high pride, looking down on those more successful; those with high ability tend to be humble!
“Though the universe is vast, I still cherish the green of grass and trees.”
With this thought, Ye Xuan suddenly gave a self-mocking smile.
He wasn’t mocking the middle-aged man but himself. Without Qing’er raising his understanding of strength and its limits, he wouldn’t be much different from others.
Moreover, many times, he had the same mindset as this man. In his world, his dad and Qing’er were absolutely invincible, the ultimate ceiling. This thinking was flawed, even if true. He shouldn’t think this way, as it limited himself.
Ye Xuan shook his head slightly, looked at the middle-aged man, and said, “I killed Shang Yan because she threatened me repeatedly. That’s the cause. If your Upper Heaven Clan can’t swallow this, feel free to seek revenge. But one last friendly reminder: if you come for revenge again, I’ll wipe out your Upper Clan.”
With that, he turned and left!
“Exterminate the clan!”
The middle-aged man burst into laughter, “Don’t you find that laughable? Have you ever looked into my Upper Clan? You…”
Rip!
A sword pierced his forehead without warning, cutting off his words!
In the distance, Ye Xuan didn’t look back.
The middle-aged man stared in terror. At that moment, he was truly afraid!
Because he felt his soul rapidly fading.
The other party really dared to kill him!
Soon, the middle-aged man crushed a transmission talisman, and his entire being vanished from the scene.
…
In the starry sky, Ye Xuan walked slowly.
Reading for over a million years had suddenly made him understand many things, and he was beginning to grasp that cultivation was about cultivating the heart!
A clear heart makes all things clear!
Ye Xuan looked down at the Qingxuan Sword in his hand, realizing his biggest issue was not being pure with the sword, never truly studying it deeply.
Ye Xuan suddenly said, “Little Tower, what’s my dad’s attitude toward the sword?”
The Little Tower was silent for a moment, then said, “A weapon for killing!”
Ye Xuan frowned.
The Little Tower said, “That’s how the master understood it! But he had a deep bond with the sword spirit, treating it as a friend! Overall, he saw the sword as a tool for killing! But his purpose was to protect his loved ones! So, you could say his sword was for guarding!”
Guarding!
Ye Xuan smiled slightly, “I understand!”
The Little Tower said gravely, “Little Master, honestly, along this journey, you’ve been a bit too flashy, especially in swordsmanship! Your experiences differ greatly from the master’s. He had help sometimes, but within limits. As for you… my feeling can only be described as: holy crap!”
Ye Xuan: “…”
The Little Tower continued, “Of course, you’re also excellent. At least among second-generations, you don’t have worldview-shattering ideas! But if your goal is to surpass the Three Swords, you should change yourself a bit! After reading so long, I’ve realized one thing: cleverness is not wisdom. You’re clever, but not wise. In this, you could learn from Master Wubian. I think he’s very smart! One should have pride but not always hold their head high. Master Wubian can bend or stretch, yielding to those he cannot beat, avoiding provocation when possible. Don’t see him as a slacker; he sees clearly, lives wisely. That’s why he’s survived so long.”
Ye Xuan was silent.
The Little Tower went on, “A gentleman’s way is like flowing water, benefiting all things, soft in nature, not endlessly contending. They understand: to be high, one must first be low; to stretch, one must bend; to be strong, one must be soft; to advance, one must retreat. Little Master, you’re not a gentleman. You’re both righteous and wicked, or rather, a self-interestist. If righteousness benefits you, you choose it; if wickedness benefits you, you choose that. This isn’t great, as it’s easy to stray without realizing. Even now, I can’t see what your swordsmanship is, what your swordsmanship belief is! Or rather, you haven’t found your swordsmanship belief yet!”
It paused, then added, “Of course, you’ve noticed your issues, but I think it’s hard for you to change, because you’re too wicked! Your principles and views shift easily. Take the issue of being the King of Backers or the Master of the Human Realm. How many times have you flipped? One day you’re inspired to be the Master of the Human Realm, then face an unbeatable foe and call: ‘Sis, help…’ and go back to being the King of Backers! Honestly, I don’t recommend this. Be the King of Backers to the end, or be the Master of the Human Realm. Flip-flopping annoys everyone.”
Ye Xuan didn’t speak.
The Little Tower hesitated, then said, “Little Master, don’t stay silent. I just spoke some truth. You’re not angry, right? If you are, I can pretend I didn’t say anything!”
Ye Xuan smiled, “Why would you be afraid of me?”
The Little Tower sighed softly, “The master’s personality, though extreme, was straightforward. You’re different. You play dirty, and in varied ways… Actually, you’re not bad. I was just talking casually, don’t take it seriously… Hmm, I think Little Pen might have something to say. Little Pen, say a few words!”
Ye Xuan: “…”
The Little Pen said calmly, “Don’t be scared. Your Little Master isn’t petty. He won’t hold a grudge for a bit of truth. Relax!”
The Little Tower was silent, always skeptical of Ye Xuan’s character!
Ye Xuan smiled, “Little Tower, you’re right. If I have issues in the future, you can point them out directly!”
The Little Tower said, “Little Master, how do you plan to proceed?”
Ye Xuan smiled slightly, about to speak, when the space-time before him split, and a woman slowly stepped out!
It was Taichu Zhen!
Taichu Zhen smiled slightly, “Young Master Ye, we meet again!”
Ye Xuan glanced at her, “Does Miss Zhen have something to discuss?”
Taichu Zhen nodded, “I’d like to invite Young Master Ye to the Longevity Realm!”
Ye Xuan frowned, “Longevity Realm?”
Taichu Zhen nodded, “A gathering. All the strongest known forces in the universe will attend, including likely the Past Sect. Now, Young Master Ye’s Guanxuan Academy is renowned across the heavens, so naturally, you can and should go!”
Ye Xuan was puzzled, “Why?”
Taichu Zhen looked at him, “To divide territories!”
Ye Xuan was slightly taken aback, “Divide territories?”
Taichu Zhen nodded slightly, “The universe is vast, with countless unknown places, but every year, new universes are discovered. Naturally, whoever discovers them claims them. But some, like your Xiao Guan Universe, are reviving universes, sparking disputes. Besides, different universes have different civilizations. Gathering allows for dividing territories, exchanging ideas, learning from each other, and if there’s no conflict of interest, forming alliances or trade! For example, Young Master Ye, you run an academy. If a force is willing to cooperate, you could open academies in their universes. But this is hard, as you cultivate faith power. Normally, they won’t let you establish a faith in their domain, especially as an Outer Order…”
Ye Xuan thought for a moment, then said, “Miss Zhen, can I open an academy in the Taichu Clan?”
Taichu Zhen blinked, silent.
Ye Xuan smiled, “There are benefits!”
Taichu Zhen shook her head with a smile, “Young Master Ye, that’s a self-destructive move, so I won’t allow it.”
Ye Xuan’s academy seemed harmless, just an academy, but it wasn’t. It cultivated faith. Over time, if the Taichu Realm’s people believed in the academy and Ye Xuan, what would the Taichu Clan do?
Ye Xuan smiled, “Miss Zhen, do you know of the Great Dao Scripture?”
Taichu Zhen nodded, “I do!”
She narrowed her eyes, “Young Master Ye, are you offering the Great Dao Scripture in exchange?”
Ye Xuan nodded.
Taichu Zhen shook her head, “Benefiting me alone at the cost of my clan, I won’t do it!”
Ye Xuan said, “The Great Dao Scripture has two parts. I can give both to Miss Zhen!”
Taichu Zhen was silent for a moment, then looked at Ye Xuan, “Young Master Ye wouldn’t leave himself without a fallback. If I’m not mistaken, there are actually three parts to the Great Dao Scripture, right?”
Ye Xuan was silent.
Damn!
How is this woman so smart?
Taichu Zhen smiled, “Young Master Ye, opening an academy in the Taichu Clan is something I truly cannot allow, as it’s detrimental to the clan’s future! But we can cooperate in another way!”
Ye Xuan was curious, “What way?”
Taichu Zhen blinked, “Don’t trick me, and we can team up to trick other forces!”
Ye Xuan: “…”
