Grandpa, times have changed.

The little guy that He found interesting back then, but later stopped paying attention to, actually became the first being in the world to be born with a spiritual body and ascend to enlightenment.

Even Xuan felt a great deal of emotion.

"Upon first arriving in this place, it is natural to first consolidate and familiarize oneself with it," Xu Xing said.

There has never been such an absurd thing before, where a being born after birth becomes an enlightened being.

The gap between the enlightened and the enlightened is far greater than imagined.

It is no exaggeration to say that even the difference between an ant that lives only a day and a Daoist master is far less than that between a Daoist master and a Daoist who has attained enlightenment.

These are two things that cannot be compared, and should not even be compared at all.

"As for what comes next..." Xu Xing looked at Gu, "it depends on what arrangements Ancestor Gu has."

Although he had become an enlightened being, transforming from a pawn into a player, he had no intention of breaking ties with the Cang Clan.

Let's not even talk about the vast, chasm-like gap between the human race and the Cang race.

Furthermore, he has only recently advanced in cultivation and is the weakest among the five existing enlightened beings.

If the human race were to truly confront the Cang Clan, they would have absolutely no chance of winning!

"You're still willing to be at my beck and call?" Gu was quite surprised.

The things they said were also very straightforward.

"I am a Heavenly General of the Ancient Domain, so it is only right that I do so," Xu Xing said with a smile.

"..."

If the Sword Ancestor's words are true, then wouldn't my own scheme be...?

Gu's mind immediately became active.

But as the first enlightened being who single-handedly destroyed two great eras and was the biggest behind-the-scenes manipulator in the Tai Xuan Realm, He quickly calmed down.

If two enlightened beings joined forces, they would indeed be unable to stop them.

However, this is based on the premise that the Sword Ancestor truly obeys His commands completely and is willing to fight to the death with the Sword Ancestor.

This is clearly unrealistic.

His thoughts raced, and he spoke in a calm tone.

"Then you should rest for a while and take care of what you need to do. If you'd like, come find me in the Ancient Domain."

Regardless of how much truth there is in the Sword Ancestor's words.

With such an enlightened being joining, the possibility of scheming the original intention always increases.

Even if it's just in name...

Having said that, He also left.

The light and shadow that occupied half the sky and flickered with countless images then dissipated.

"interesting."

Xuan sighed softly and turned to leave.

It vanished completely in the blink of an eye, leaving only a faint, lingering sound.
"If you have free time, you can come to Xuanyu to find me."

It was an invitation, though.

After all, He was quite interested in the first person to attain enlightenment through acquired means.

But...

Xu Xing would never go to see Him!

The situation is already tense enough; rashly going to meet a Cangzu whom we know nothing about might make things worse.

Thinking about it, Xu Xing looked at the last Cang Zu who remained in the arena.

"I am very grateful to the Heavenly Ancestor for protecting me this time, otherwise I definitely would not have been able to succeed."

He bowed respectfully.

It's like being completely unaware that an 'anchor' has been planted in the dark.

This performance left Tian somewhat uncertain.

Did he discover the 'anchor' he had planted, and where did the 'anchor' he had planted go?

Now, Xu Xing is an enlightened being equal to Him, and He cannot see through Xu Xing's thoughts.

“After I attained enlightenment, the path I followed was ‘severance,’ cutting off all karmic appearances and being unaffected by any dharma,” Xu Xing explained. “As I first entered this realm, there are still many things I don’t understand. I’m afraid I’ll have to trouble the Heavenly Ancestor again later.”

Does severing all karmic attachments mean one is unaffected by all dharmas...?

In other words, did he sever the 'anchor' he planted deep within his soul the moment he attained enlightenment?

A slight tremor ran through Tianxin's heart as he sensed the 'anchors' he had planted deep within the souls of other living beings.

It still exists; it hasn't disappeared.

Without even a moment's hesitation, He made His decision.

"Come, and I will tell you everything I know."

Whether the Sword Ancestor's words were true or false, or whether he knew it or not, he could not bear the consequences of having all of this exposed.

If that's the case, why not pretend you know nothing?

As long as the 'anchor' is still there, there is still hope for what you want.

If the Sword Ancestor can achieve it, then can't other human beings also achieve it?

Exactly!

If he comes to Tianyu for advice later, we can also find out what happened to him.

Then, after experiencing a series of ups and downs, Tian, ​​who had made up his mind, also left.

Only Xu Xing remained, gripping his longsword in reverse, standing alone above the clouds, seemingly a manifestation of the ultimate realm of swordsmanship.

Raise your hand and slowly close your five fingers.

Splash!
As the profound Daoist essence flows, a torrent of spiritual energy flows forth across the ten extremes!

He wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he felt that the path he followed seemed to be very restraining of Heaven...

A strange light flashed in his eyes.

He lowered his hand and looked up at the higher place.

It was still noon, yet the stars were shining brightly and the sun and moon hung high in the sky.

A sharp, pure, and elusive ethereal feeling lingers among the stars and the moon.

"The next thousand years will be a golden age for swordsmanship!"

Buzz!

A crimson sword light pierced the heavens and earth, heading straight towards the floating continent above the Eastern Wilderness.

One after another, the gazes that had been eyeing the Eastern Wilderness were cut off.

Even Dongzhen, pierced by this sharp edge, let out a scream, and tears of blood streamed from his eyes.

Countless powerful clans were filled with unease.

Given the nature of that Sword Ancestor, once he becomes familiar with the first realm of the Daoist, he will surely unleash boundless slaughter and purge all races!

……

……

Three days later.

"Senior's 'injury' originates from the root, penetrates deep into the Dao, and is intertwined with life."

In a completely enclosed room, Xu Xing withdrew his hand and slowly shook his head.

"There's nothing I can do about it."

Before him was a black shadow that twisted and swayed incessantly, like silt.

But it was a ghost!
He was one of those who had attained the 'Ultimate Dao', but he suffered a backlash for failing to break through the barrier, and his physical form dissolved, turning him into what he is now.

Dao wounds...

It can't even be considered a 'path injury'.

Rather, it is a more serious and extremely difficult-to-eliminate negative state.

The only way to make up for it is with time, little by little.

"Hehehe...cough cough! Don't worry, kid Xu Xing, I know what I'm doing."

You's voice betrayed her weakness.

Xu Xing remained silent, but his fists, hanging at his sides, gradually clenched.

He originally thought that after he attained enlightenment and became a sage, he could make up for all his regrets, but he never expected...

"Don't look so gloomy. I'm already lucky to have escaped with my life this time."

"Besides, didn't we say before we started that it would be fine even if none of them worked out?"

"The result is much better than expected."

Those who have attained enlightenment!
Xu Xing is now an enlightened being.

To be honest, he initially thought that Hong was the more likely candidate, but in the end it turned out to be Xu Xing.

I misjudged it, I misjudged it...

"Alright, go ahead and get busy. Let me rest for a bit."

Although an enlightened being was born, nine Venerable Cave Masters were lost.

Xu Xing's time shouldn't be wasted on such a wretched old man who's barely clinging to life.

"Take care, senior."

"Well, let's go."

The shadowy figure flickered, and Xu Xing, without saying anything more, turned and left.

……

……

Two more days later.

Xu Xing has already inscribed his enlightenment insights in the form of Dao traces and included them in the inheritance hall of the human race's ancestral land.

Eastern Wilderness, on the edge of the floating continent.

"We also need to be careful with Mingyue's side."

Xu Xing was dressed in black, and beside him was a beautiful woman in a moon-white dress with a light veil over her eyes.

Yuan!
Because when one attains the Dao, one chooses to bear the calamities of attaining the Dao for future human cultivators.

She, who was the first to achieve Dao Integration back then, is now only at the initial stage of Cave Truth. "Hmm," Yuan said softly, "With her and me looking after you, Brother Dao, you can rest assured."

Nine Venerable Ones have fallen in succession.

Of the human race's Dongzhen, only she, Bie Xuening, and Kui Hehua, who is still in the Ancient Domain, remain.

Besides, even Feng, who is progressing the fastest, is still just one step away from advancing to the Cave True Realm.

Under these circumstances, we must not let our guard down against Mingyue, who is currently in seclusion seeking enlightenment.

Of course, there's no need to worry about it too much.

"By the way, I remember the Xuan Yue Fox Clan seemed to be trying to match Bu Huo with their Fox King's daughter?"

Chengxi's younger brother, although not by blood.

Xu Xing is still paying attention.

After all, Bu Huo himself was the most outstanding among the younger generation of the human race.

"Yes, an envoy did mention it, but Bu Huo refused."

"You refused?"

Xu Xing was somewhat surprised, but quickly realized what was going on.

That kid who's not yet forty...

To be honest, it's pretty pretentious.

The reason for his refusal was probably that he didn't want his sweetheart... his beloved fox, to think that he was bullying her.

Unfortunately, the little fox might not understand.

"Let the younger generation handle their own affairs."

Xu Xing only mentioned it casually and didn't pay much attention to it.

"I'll also need your and my senior sister's help in preparing for the apprenticeship ceremony."

With his attainment of enlightenment, becoming the first person in history to achieve enlightenment through acquired means, the human race has finally reached a turning point in its destiny.

The slightest misstep could lead to utter ruin.

Therefore, he plans to take on several apprentices to pass on his skills.

In this way, even if something unexpected happens to him one day, all his skills and knowledge can be passed down.

Those who attain enlightenment are free from calamity and illness, and transcend the world.

But given the current situation, who can say for sure?
"rest assured."

"Okay, then I'm leaving."

"Yes, I wish you a safe journey, fellow Daoist," Yuan said softly.

hum~
With a soft sound, a flash of crimson light disappeared in an instant, and Xu Xing's figure vanished.

Yuan gazed into the distance, her eyes, hidden beneath the light veil, revealing an unreadable expression.

……

……

After leaving the Eastern Wilderness Region, Xu Xing first went to the Radiant World Region.

With just one man and one sword, he annihilated several powerful clans.

They slaughtered entire clans and exterminated entire populations, even turning over their ancestral lands.

They were all groups that had a grudge against the human race, or that kept human race members in captivity. Some of them were sent by Dongzhen to interfere with Xu Xing and the others while they were in seclusion.

Among these great clans, there are many beings at the Dao Integration, Profound Understanding, and even True Enlightenment stages.

But when faced with the merciless slaughter of an enlightened being, their resistance is futile, and their pleas for mercy cannot sway him.

Blood!

Countless drops of blood!

The entire Radiant World was shrouded in blood!

The situation in the Huangshi Domain also caused great anxiety among the major clans of other domains, who feared that the Sword Ancestor would come to kill them with his sword.

To avoid suffering the same fate, many powerful clans began to migrate, pouring into the Heavenly Domain and the Great Domain!

We definitely can't go to the ancient region.

Throughout the entire Tai Xuan Realm, anyone with even a little bit of information knows that the Sword Ancestor is the Ancient Ancestor's number one henchman!
Moving to the ancient realm would be like courting death.

Xuanyu...

Let's just forget about it.

Even Xuanzu doesn't know where he is.

As for the Azure Domain...

It does not nominally belong to any of the Cangzu ancestors.

This can also be interpreted as the Cangyu not being protected by any Cangzu.

That would be even less safe!

Therefore, the only options are the Taiyu and Tianyu.

The Great Domain goes without saying.

Cang Zu Tai himself was a mortal enemy of the human race, and he would never allow the Sword Ancestor to run rampant in His territory.

From the perspective of avoiding the Sword Ancestor alone, it is the safest option.

The problem is that Cangzu is notoriously hostile to outsiders.

If alien races migrate to the Taiyu, they might not be wiped out by the Sword Ancestor, but they might be skinned alive and dismembered by the Cang Clan within the Taiyu!
In summary.

If the only reason to avoid the Sword Ancestor is to move to the Heavenly Realm, it would be best to do so.

Although that set of 'value-first' regulations is a bit of a trap, it's still better than the Taiyu region where foreign tribes are suffering!
Moreover, I've heard that Cang Zutian is considered half a teacher of the Sword Ancestor.

Surely the Sword Ancestor wouldn't go and wreak havoc in the Heavenly Realm...

Actually, moving anywhere isn't really a good idea.

But there was no other way to avoid the Sword Ancestor.

After a month of chaos, a large number of foreign races poured into the Heavenly Domain and the Great Domain.

In contrast, the Xuan Domain and Cang Domain were much quieter.

……

……

Heavenly Realm.

Wanzu Academy

A cluster of palaces high in the clouds.

A figure, sculpted from the very essence of heaven and earth, is gathering the pure and ethereal energy of the clouds.

Her face was flawlessly beautiful, with a pure white mark between her brows. She wore a feathered robe woven from flowing clouds and morning glow, and a shawl draped over her shoulders.

Like a celestial maiden from the heavens, gracefully descending to earth.

Ling Shu.

Hong's other Cang clan Daoist partner is also at the Tongxuan realm.

At the same time, he is also the master of the first branch of the Myriad Races Academy.

hum~
A sudden flash of red light appeared.

Suddenly, a man dressed in black with black hair, holding a crimson longsword in a reverse grip, appeared not far away without warning.

Ling Shu's eyes narrowed, her mind trembled, and she was unable to calm down for a long time.

"So it was the Sword Ancestor himself."

"Sister-in-law Ling Shu, you're too kind," Xu Xing said with a smile. "Just call me Xu Xing."

“Those who have attained enlightenment transcend worldly affairs; how can they be like this?” Ling Shu shook her head slightly.

He paused for a moment.

"You're here to see Hong, right?"

"Well, let's check on his condition. We also have some questions to ask Tianzu."

As he spoke, his gaze fell on the bamboo basket hanging on His wrist.

"Sister-in-law Ling Shu, what's going on...?"

"nothing."

Hong Kou failed to pass the gate and was in extremely poor condition; he was nothing more than...

There's nothing to mention.

"Then, Sister-in-law Ling Shu, you go ahead with your work." Xu Xing didn't point it out. "I'll go check on Hong."

"Ah."

Ling Shu nodded slightly.

Xu Xing also passed him and walked towards the palace complex.

At the same time, I couldn't help but feel emotional.

When they first became Daoist partners, neither Shu Qing nor Ling Shu looked down on Hong from the bottom of their hearts.

But now, they are genuinely worried about Hong.

This……

Is this what they call developing feelings over time?

Soon, Xu Xing landed within the palace complex.

As we walked through the long corridor paved with spirit jade, two figures approached us.

Dressed in white, with a delicate and perfect face, yet her eyes were filled with indifference.

As for the other one...

Half a body length behind, a gorgeous purple-gold robe could not conceal her exquisite curves, her slender waist could be encircled with one hand, and her full breasts stood high.

Wearing a jade crown, with skin as white as snow, her seven-colored eyes, like glass, were full of composure.

As he walked slowly, he exuded a sense of supreme and noble majesty.

Like an empress high above the nine heavens, looking down upon all directions!
Pure Soul!

The current Palace Master of the Myriad Races Academy. (End of Chapter)