Chapter 313

Chapter 313: After Giving Up on the Great Dao…

Of course, this isn’t just sitting back and watching, definitely not just sitting back and watching!

Lu Ye was simply a bit curious.

After all, he was reborn and faced a severe betrayal, leading to a profound awakening that pierced his very soul—so much so that he almost cut off all emotion and love.

But Daoist Shouren was different; he hadn’t reached that level and hadn’t experienced such an awakening.

They both had let go of guarding the Great Dao, but what kind of difference would that create between them?

Lu Ye’s injuries were healing.

Daoist Shouren was steadfastly guarding him.

Lu Ye opened his eyes.

“Lu Daoist Friend, how are things?” Daoist Shouren asked.

Lu Ye nodded.

“Everything’s good, and you?”

Daoist Shouren instantly brightened up; he originally looked like he was in his forties, but after some good rest, he now appeared to be in his thirties.

His stature had become tall and strong; most importantly, his eyes no longer held any gloom but sparkled with light.

Wow, talk about a transformation!

Daoist Shouren wore a brilliant smile.

He was practically turning into a sunny, cheerful guy.

“爽！ Unprecedentedly爽！” (Cool! Unprecedentedly cool!)

Lu Ye nodded, “Since you’re feeling cool, I’ll stick with you for a while. Just do what you usually do, and I’ll see what changes I can observe. What do you think?”

“No problem, but what about the leftover remnants of the Mountain Sea Sect? Isn’t that a bit concerning?” Daoist Shouren asked.

Lu Ye…

Wow, can the change be any bigger?

If Daoist Shouren, who guards the Great Dao, had heard Lu Ye wanted to follow him and stop the killing, he probably would have made him suffer tremendously, never letting him leave until he died.

And now, he was actively reminding Lu Ye.

Just casually mentioning the leftover remnants.

“No rush, we can kill them sooner or later!”

Daoist Shouren pondered for a moment, “I don’t have anything else to do, so why not go ahead and kill now? I’ll join you in taking action!”

“The Mountain Sea Sect is ungrateful, treating me like a fool. I was influenced by the Great Dao before and thought I should forgive? Truly blinded, this life-and-death grudge has no room for forgiveness!”

Lu Ye’s eyes widened slightly.

“Ding, the effect is this good?”

Shen Xitang, although not physically present, was evidently starting to get excited.

Great, Daoist Shouren’s current state is bound to provide some entertainment!

Although the host’s melon is the sweetest and juiciest, other people’s melons are also thirst-quenching!

“Alright, then let’s continue the killing!”

Lu Ye, feeling nonchalant, thought it’d be better to kill them all sooner for the sake of convenience.

Lin Chuyue’s eyes widened as well.

Is this Daoist Shouren?

The one well-known throughout the Fourth Heaven, loved by everyone and praised as the most selfless and warm-hearted Daoist Shouren?

Holy cow!

Just by changing one Great Dao, a person can undergo such a massive transformation?

Lin Chuyue followed Lu Ye, utterly shocked every step of the way, exclaiming, “Holy cow!”

It couldn’t be helped; recent events had completely surpassed Lin Chuyue’s understanding and were too unbelievable.

The three traveled together.

Lin Chuyue kept glancing curiously at Daoist Shouren.

“Lin Daoist Friend, what’s up?” Daoist Shouren asked with a smile.

“You know me?”

“The Heavenly Gate exists to protect the Heavenly Dao; we cultivators should be grateful, so naturally, I recognize fellow Daoists.”

“But how does it feel to change your Great Dao?”

“Fear before severing, reluctance afterward; once severed, it’s like being reborn, no longer wanting to be under the constraint of guarding!”

Lin Chuyue couldn’t help but clasp her hands together.

“In the vast Nine Heavens, those with the courage to change their Great Dao are few and far between; it’s truly admirable.”

“Hahaha…” Daoist Shouren burst into laughter.

Indeed, the Great Dao is the most important thing for a cultivator throughout their life; many live for the Great Dao itself.

Abandoning the Great Dao is practically like living again; it’s not much different.

The slaughter commenced!

Some died directly under Lu Ye’s surprise attacks.

Others struggled and fought back, but anyone able to engage Lu Ye was naturally at the Heaven and Earth Realm.

But Lu Ye’s strength was overwhelming; the Heaven and Earth Realm couldn’t withstand it at all.

Those from the Mountain Sea Sect who recognized Daoist Shouren hurriedly sought his help.

“Daoist Shouren, save me!”

He flew towards Daoist Shouren.

However, Daoist Shouren stretched out a hand and, with all his might, struck out.

“Boom!”

The Heaven and Earth Realm didn’t expect Daoist Shouren to attack him; his body flew back, full of disbelief in his eyes.

“Why should I save you? Back then, you dismissed my warnings and insisted on attacking Lu Ye; did you ever think about today?”

“If Lu Ye didn’t win and sought my help, and I saved him, would you be willing to let it go?”

“Yesterdays’ cause leads to today’s effect; the sense of karma should be understood by all, yet you have no idea what you’ve been cultivating?”

Daoist Shouren shouted angrily.

That Heaven and Earth Realm ????

Huh?

Is that what Daoist Shouren can say?

Wait, where’s your compassion for the downtrodden and the weak?

Lu Ye’s sword pierced through the retreating Heaven and Earth Realm, shattering him in one strike, and the Emperor’s Banner instantly collected his soul.

“Next!”

The strong members of the Mountain Sea Sect kept perishing.

Until the last strong person breathed his last, his eyes wide open, staring viciously at Daoist Shouren, filled with resentment and hatred.

Daoist Shouren couldn’t help but chuckle.

“Lin Daoist Friend, look at him!”

“Clearly, you killed him, yet he places all the blame on me just because I didn’t save him. Isn’t that ridiculous?”

Lin Chuyue…

“It’s also partly my fault. I’ve been too kind to everyone before, making them think that no matter what happened, I’d be on their side. When my stance changes, they turn against me!”

“That’s just how it is!”

“But their deaths are also deserved!”

Lu Ye couldn’t help but laugh.

“Alright, my matters are resolved. Where to next?” Lu Ye asked.

The Vermilion Bird True Flame turned the last of the Mountain Sea Sect’s people to ashes.

“I invite fellow Daoists to visit my cave abode. Speaking of which, I have some fine wine I’d love to enjoy together with you both. I hope you’ll accept!”

Lu Ye nodded.

“Alright, let’s go!”

The three traveled together, flying towards Daoist Shouren’s cave abode.

Half an hour later.

In the midst of towering mountains, a place rich with spiritual energy appeared before the three—a scene reminiscent of an immortal’s paradise.

A family of three was currently playing in the courtyard, looking very harmonious.

The man was handsome, while the woman was gentle and beautiful.

But when the woman saw Daoist Shouren, she paused for a moment, her warm smile gradually turning cold.

“Junior Brother, what are you doing here?” Wang Kerou said coldly.

Daoist Shouren looked at this family of three.

His eyes first filled with bitterness, then turned serene, and finally became icy.

“Elder Sister, this is my cave abode; I don’t believe I need to report my return to you, right?”