“Senior, hasn’t the Four Directions Continent noticed this issue?”
“They have, but they’ve chosen this path.”
“The Four Directions Continent cultivates through inhumane practices, continuously digging into the potential of the Heavenly Prodigies, allowing them to gain powerful strength in a short time.”
“However, this leads to the depletion of their own vitality.”
“Doing this for a short time can be replenished, but over longer periods, it’s beyond recovery.”
“In fact, this problem becomes even more evident when comparing two powerful beings from the Crimson Realm.”
“The Immortal King of the Four Directions Continent must seal himself when he reaches thirty thousand years of age, to delay his own decline.”
“In contrast, Commander Xu has reached nearly thirty thousand years of age, yet he remains vigorous and strong.”
“In the years to come, maintaining his peak state for another thirty or fifty thousand years isn’t a big problem.”
“Besides pursuing power, many cultivators also seek a long lifespan.”
“Deliberately pursuing power can lead to a short life; this is seen as an evil path in the eyes of others.”
After hearing this, Xu Yao and Jian Fei finally understood what true righteousness and evil were.
At this time, Xu Yao curiously asked, “Then why is Fu Yao fine? He is a top-tier Evil Cultivator.”
“Given his status, he should have a relatively long lifespan.”
In response to Xu Yao’s words, Chen Xiang smacked her lips and said, “This question involves the future paths of evil cultivators and demon cultivators.”
“Because these cultivators focus too much on the improvement of power in their early stages, it leads to their own depletion.”
“To continue living, they have to use many methods to make up for their emptiness.”
“Some look for rare heavenly materials and earthly treasures, claiming them as their own, while others choose to consume humans.”
Upon hearing this, Xu Yao’s heart sank.
“Chen Xiang, according to what you said, can powerful cultivators extend their lifespan in this way when they are close to their limits?”
“That’s right.”
“Then will my father do this as well?”
“No, because I believe in Commander Xu’s character.”
“Speaking of this, we’ve circled back to the initial topic: righteousness and evil stem from the heart.”
“If you don’t harm others to benefit yourself, regardless of what methods you use for cultivation, you are on the righteous path.”
“Even if your cultivation speed is incredibly fast, others will only evaluate you as ‘early wisdom must perish.’”
“On the contrary, if you choose to harm others for your own benefit, even if your methods are orthodox, you are still on the evil path.”
“Alright, I’ve said what I needed to say.”
“Next, you all need to focus on your cultivation.”
“If your strength isn’t enough, a year later I’ll have to personally send you to your graves.”
After saying this, Chen Xiang stood up to leave.
Seeing this, Jian Fei immediately stopped him, smilingly saying, “Senior, Su You and the others haven’t met you yet.”
“Shall I bring them over to visit you?”
“No need!”
“They have already found their own path; they just need to keep going on this route.”
“The only ones with problems among the crowd are the two of you. If you have any questions, just come find me; I’m always around.”
“However, I suggest you ponder Fu Yao’s words more. When it comes to strength and insight, he is far superior to me.”
“Looking around the world, only my elder brother Nalan Ziren has received personal guidance from Fu Yao.”
“Having my father invite him to teach you is indeed a stroke of immense luck.”
After saying this, Chen Xiang disappeared into thin air.
Looking at the spot where Chen Xiang had vanished, Jian Fei contemplated for a long time.
In contrast, Xu Yao appeared relaxed, even sporting a faint smile.
……
Time flowed again, and over the next three months, Xu Yao’s progress began to skyrocket.
In such a situation, Jian Fei was left dumbfounded.
You should know that since Chen Xiang’s appearance, Xu Yao had not been focused at all on her cultivation.
She frequently went to drink with Chen Xiang, yet under such circumstances, Xu Yao’s speed of cultivation not only didn’t slow down but instead accelerated, surpassing everyone.
Half a year rushed by, and Jian Fei barely managed to touch the threshold of the Immortal Sovereign Realm in this final moment.
After half a year, everyone gathered in the courtyard again.
Fu Yao leisurely appeared before everyone.
“You all have such poor comprehension; I thought three months would be plenty, but you squandered half a year.”
“With your current state, I truly worry about you six months from now.”
“It’s not that I care about your lives; rather, I’m afraid of losing face for myself. I somewhat regret agreeing to have Chen Changsheng teach you.”
Fu Yao’s words were sharp and direct, giving no face to anyone.
At this moment, Fu Yao glanced outside the courtyard and said lightly, “If you want to hear, come in; hiding away like a child is no good.”
Upon her words, Chen Xiang walked in with a smile.
“Hello, Uncle. It’s been a while, and you’re looking younger than ever.”
In response to Chen Xiang’s flattery, Fu Yao rarely showed a smile.
“You little rascal, you’re always so slick with words.”
“Sit down and listen; although the ideas differ, they can corroborate one another.”
“As a swordsman, why learn something else? Why must you follow Chen Changsheng’s slow approach?”
“You should take after your real father. If you can show the same determination as him, you could potentially become the best in swordsmanship.”
Hearing this, Chen Xiang laughed and said, “Uncle, you’re right, but this path is too arduous.”
“My father and his generation were forced by their circumstances, so they needed to strive hard.”
“Today, the world is peaceful, and our generation doesn’t need to rush like that.”
“Life is one moment; happiness is the most important, isn’t it?”
Looking at Chen Xiang, Fu Yao smiled and said, “You make a valid point; with a brother like you, Ziping is indeed a bit happier.”
“Since you’ve come to listen, I’ll share some genuine insights. Reflect well, and you should be able to advance further.”
“Thank you, Uncle!”
Everyone: “……”
How disregarding are you of us?!
After Chen Xiang entered, you laughed twice in succession.
What kind of attitude is this? Before he came, you just went through the motions with us?
Ignoring the small emotions in everyone’s hearts, Fu Yao continued speaking.
“After completing the Divine Realm, cultivators will enter the next stage, which is the Immortal Sovereign Realm.”
“From the Immortal Sovereign Realm on, Sea of Suffering cultivators can truly be considered to have entered the inner sanctum.”
“Once they enter the Immortal Sovereign Realm, the focus of Sea of Suffering cultivators will no longer be on the accumulation of spiritual power and the transformation of their bodies, but rather on the communication with ‘Dao.’”
“The world has countless Daos, and even the most outstanding cultivators can only grasp one or two at best.”
“Thus, cultivators must choose what they are most skilled at.”
“At the beginning, the Immortal Sovereign Realm didn’t have detailed divisions, because the differences within this realm are too vast; hence, Immortal Sovereign cultivators are mixed.”
“Later, based on cultivators’ levels of communication with the Dao, Chen Changsheng divided them into four levels: Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow.”
