My equipment is designed for cultivation; I started by slaughtering my way through a small world.

With a burst of sword energy from his fingertips, he easily retrieved the wooden box behind the blue brick and opened the lid.

Inside lay a leather-bound secret manual.

"I spent three years in seclusion in Jian Ge, and I searched through almost all the secret manuals."

"But we didn't find the hidden wooden box."

"I only discovered this wooden box after I had mastered the Heavenly Sword Manual and gained mental power."

"That's interesting!!"

Upon opening the leather-bound manual, the four characters "Yingtian Xin Jing" (Reflecting Heaven Heart Sutra) were clearly written on it.

The Heart Sutra is a martial art related to the mind and spirit.

This is a strange martial art that involves one's state of mind.

It was left by the founder of the Xiyue Sword Sect a thousand years ago.

"The mind is like a mirror lake, reflecting the vast universe. Unite the mind with the Tao, and let the Tao nourish the mind. Break through delusion to see the truth, and ultimately reach your true self."

"This strange skill is divided into four realms."

"They are: the heart reflecting the dust, heaven and earth absorbing each other, the sea embracing all rivers, and returning to the true nature in stillness."

A thought crossed my mind.

Gu Qing then equipped himself with this leather-bound manual.

In the equipment inventory, a square grid flashed with light, revealing a leather manual.

[Equipped Item: Reflecting Heaven Heart Sutra]

[Rank: A miraculous manual for cultivating one's state of mind]

Completeness: 100%

[Equipment Effect: Gain the mental cultivation recorded in the manual.]

[Note: If equipped for more than half a month, the first tier of the item's equipment effect will be permanently granted. If equipped for more than six months, the second tier of the item's equipment effect will be permanently granted...]

……

"This copy of the *Heart Sutra* is extraordinary!!"

"To permanently obtain the fourth level of mental cultivation, it actually takes a full five years of equipment."

"but……"

It must be admitted that the Heavenly Heart Sutra is indeed very powerful.

The higher one's mental cultivation level, the faster one's cultivation speed and the easier it is to break through bottlenecks.

Seeing the world becomes clearer, and comprehending various mysteries becomes faster.

Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.

These days, Gu Qing has been studying mindset and spiritual power.

Suddenly, I opened my eyes.

Countless wondrous images flooded Gu Qing's mind, as if he were by a mountain lake, clearing his mind of distractions and refining his spirit to be spotless.

Visualize all things in heaven and earth as projections of light and shadow on the lake of your heart. At first, the lake is blurry, and all things are hazy. Over time, the lake gradually becomes clear, reflecting the shapes of all things. Then, you are no longer satisfied with the shape, but seek their essence.

Concentrate on one thing, as if observing a leaf, a stone, or a weapon... penetrate its appearance and see its essence.

"So this is the realm of the mind reflecting dust!!"

"With a clear and bright mind, one's heart is like a mirror lake, reflecting the structure of all things, discerning their patterns and weaknesses, and identifying their vulnerabilities. This eye is not the sight of the physical eye, but the perception of the mind. In martial arts, one can instantly see through the flaws in an opponent's moves, the weaknesses of their weapons, and even the vital points of the human body's meridians, striking with deadly precision and achieving victory in every endeavor."

When Gu Qing cultivated to the state of "Heart Reflecting Dust", the power of his mind condensed into a lake within his body. When he used the power of his mind, he would release a special field.

Within the field, mountains, rocks, plants, and other elements are all projected onto the lake in the heart, revealing its flaws.

"good……"

"I wonder what kind of effect martial arts insight would have if combined with immortal magic?"

Gu Qing's thoughts wandered, contemplating the various immortal techniques passed down in the Immortal Kingdom.

Currently.

With just this "Heavenly Heart Sutra," Gu Qing was confident he could claim the title of the best in the world.

……

Before we knew it, another five years had passed.

All the resources of the Western Mountain Sword Sect were transformed into Gu Qing's strength.

Inside the Sword Pavilion.

The power of the mind surged continuously, like a turbulent sea with countless giant waves, yet it stopped within the Sword Pavilion's territory.

"The ultimate grandmaster is the limit of this world..."

Gu Qing opened her eyes, which reflected the world around her, but then vanished in an instant, turning into nothingness.

The fourth level of the Reflecting Heaven Heart Sutra begins with the idea of ​​encompassing all things, and then transcends all things, contemplating oneself as the vast ocean transforming into boundless emptiness.

In the void, there is nothing and no self, no good and no evil, no desire and no want.

Everything in this world is illusory; only the emptiness of one's true nature is eternally real, like the bright moon, shining through the ages.

I have been in this world for eight years.

With the help of his equipment, Gu Qing overcame numerous obstacles and successively crossed the realms of Acquired, Innate, Grandmaster, and Supreme Grandmaster, eventually becoming the strongest in this world.

"There are two years left until the end of the trial mission."

"Eight years of secluded cultivation."

"Next, it's time to become famous throughout the world!!"

After Gu Qing had fully taken control of the surging mental power, he looked up at the outside of the West Mountain Sword Sect.

"There are many other sects in this world."

"The legacy left behind by each supreme grandmaster is a unique treasure."

"While gaining fame throughout the world, I will also collect all the martial arts techniques in the world."

The ancient martial arts world has countless traditions.

The Xiyue Sword Sect alone possesses miraculous martial arts such as the "Reflecting Heaven Sword Manual" and the "Reflecting Heaven Heart Sutra." In addition to the Xiyue Sword Formation, there are other sects, as well as the Daming Dynasty, which suppresses all sects in the world.

If one were to use the power of the equipment slots to master and integrate all the martial arts of this world, what kind of mysterious techniques could be created?

……

Inside the Wuliang Hall.

The sect leader of the Western Mountain Sword Sect and several hall masters gathered together to discuss the path to becoming a grandmaster.

"I have mastered 12 unique sword techniques and have reached the bottleneck of the Grandmaster realm."

"Perhaps he can reach the Grandmaster level."

Sword Hall Master Yue Lianfeng's face lit up with joy, and his voice trembled as he spoke.

Under normal circumstances, given his aptitude and comprehension, it would be almost impossible for him to reach the Grandmaster level.

only……

Five years ago, after Gu Qing gave guidance to everyone, Yue Lianfeng understood the direction of his cultivation and had already achieved the Flawless Body, mastering every bit of power in his physical body.

Upon hearing this, the other high-ranking members of the sect had a glint of shrewdness in their eyes.

They have also made remarkable progress and are approaching the limit of the innate realm, qualifying them to challenge the Grandmaster realm.

Everyone was immersed in the joy of their great progress in cultivation.

Linghu Chong rushed to the outside of the Wuliang Hall in a panic: "Sect Master... something terrible has happened!!"

Inside the hall, several high-ranking members of the sect paused. The sect leader was the first to push open the door and comfort them, saying, "Don't rush, speak slowly. If the sky falls, the tall ones will hold it up."

Linghu Chong took a deep breath, suppressing his panic: "Uncle Gu, Uncle Gu, he..."

"Um?"

"What's wrong with him?"

The sect leader, who was usually calm and collected, narrowed his eyes slightly upon hearing that the matter concerned Gu Qing and immediately pressed for an answer.

The other high-ranking members of the sect immediately tensed up.

When it comes to Gu Qing, no matter is too small for any of them.

Seeing the expressions on the faces of the sect leaders, Linghu Chong shuddered. "I just met Uncle Gu at the sect gate."

"At the mountain gate?"

"What was Junior Brother Gu doing there? Did he leave a message?"

Linghu Chong steadied himself and said to the others, "Uncle Gu said he went down the mountain to see all living beings and the world."

"Testing the sword across the land?"

Upon hearing this, Yue Lianfeng, the leader of the Sword Hall, immediately realized what was happening.

It's quite normal for disciples of sects to go down the mountain for training.

When Yue Lianfeng and the others were young, they all roamed the martial arts world, either to break through their cultivation levels or to seek opportunities.

only……

Since arriving at the Western Mountain Sword Sect, Gu Qing has been cultivating in seclusion in the Sword Pavilion for a full eight years.

Such temperament, comprehension, and talent far surpass those of ordinary people.

Yue Lianfeng and the others subconsciously overlooked Gu Qing's age. Now that they think about it, this was Gu Qing's first time traveling down the mountain.

"metropolitan!!"

"I heard that the martial arts prodigy of the Great Yuan Empire in the north advanced to the Supreme Grandmaster realm a year ago."

"The various tribes of the grasslands revered him as the Grand Preceptor of the Great Yuan Empire."

"Will Junior Brother Gu encounter any danger during his journey down the mountain?"

Sword Hall Master Yue Lianfeng suddenly thought of this matter and couldn't help but frown.

"Heh, dangerous?"

"Don't joke around. Junior Brother Gu already became a Supreme Grandmaster five years ago..."

Even the most talented have differences!