The sword seller, dressed in red, deserves applause for the prankster.

The Red Dust Sword Immortal quickly gave his answer: "Since ancient times, there have been those who cultivate two paths at the same time, but as you said, these two paths should not appear in the same person."

"The Dao is a more philosophical concept. It is the combination of one's actions and choices in life, and the Dao Seed and Dao Essence are its physical manifestations, which can help us to possess a trace of the power of rules in battle or life."

"It is only natural that when fellow practitioners cultivate two or more paths, these paths will eventually lead to the same destination. For example, the illusory path and the dream path are combined by fellow practitioners to form the illusory dream path."

"These two paths within him are not entirely unrelated, but... completely contradictory. However, since this has happened, there must be a reason for it. If you ask others, you will naturally not get any answers, but if you ask me, I will definitely get the answer."

Chi Miao: "And the answer?"

The Red Dust Sword Immortal looked at Ying Wuhuo: "The answer is that he must abandon one of the two paths. Otherwise, he will not be able to gain more from either path, and he will not be able to condense the Dao Seed. In the end, he will only achieve nothing in both paths."

Chi Miao pursed her lips, even more puzzled: "What's wrong with him?"

The more I look at it, the less I understand.

The two paths that Ying Wuhuo comprehended are one of the same as those of the Red Dust Sword Immortal, which is the Red Dust Path related to mortal emotions.

The other path, as anyone who has read cultivation novels knows, is one that no one has ever been able to master—the Path of Ruthlessness!

How could this young man be both attached to the mortal world and ruthless enough to draw his sword?

Could it be a split personality?

An angel by day and a devil by night?

This is so melodramatic!

The Red Dust Sword Immortal smiled as he looked at Chi Miao, and also at the red dust thread connecting Ying Wu Huo and Chi Miao.

This path through the mortal world is truly magnificent.

It looks ordinary, but I guess... even the person who posted it didn't realize the grandeur behind it.

He previously possessed two paths simultaneously, but he primarily followed the path of worldly affairs.

This little guy is different.

He should have been born with detached emotions and a heartless nature... but after that incident, Miaohua Continent lost its rules and could no longer produce Dao essence.

Now, because of that woman, and Chi Miao who has mastered that woman's cultivation technique, his hope for cultivation has been rekindled.

This allowed this guy to officially achieve the Path of Ruthlessness.

He should have followed the path to the end... but an unexpected event occurred that caused his emotions to fluctuate, leading him to comprehend a glimpse into the ways of the mortal world.

Gee tut.

How wonderful!

Ying Wuhuo had been listening attentively to their conversation and understood that what the Red Dust Sword Immortal said was absolutely right.

He must choose between the path of worldly affairs and the path of ruthlessness.

But he understood what it meant to abandon any path.

He looked at the Mortal Sword Immortal: "Venerable One, which path do you think I should choose?"

The Mortal Sword Immortal laughed and said, "All things are predestined in the mortal world, and one can live a carefree life. I would naturally suggest that you choose the Path of the Mortal World, after all... I am most proficient in this direction."

"As for the Path of Ruthlessness, there are two reasons why I do not recommend it. First, because I do not have much knowledge of the Path of Ruthlessness. Second, as far as I know, no one in the cultivation world has ever mastered the Path of Ruthlessness."

"However, the specific choice you make... that's your path, and you know it best."

Those who cultivate can live for hundreds or thousands of years. If they weren't attached to the mortal world, who would live that long?

Are you just prolonging your time to die because you have nothing better to do?

There's always that one emotion that makes you feel attached, that makes you reluctant to die.

The Path of Ruthlessness is powerful, but it is extremely easy to break!

Ying Wuhuo pursed his lips and glanced at the two strands of Dao essence in his hand.

The ruthless path is the most prevalent.

He is actually more suited to the ruthless path, and he knows it best.

But Hongchen said... He glanced at Chi Miao again.

Chi Miao was scratching an itch next to his nose with his index finger, completely unconcerned about appearances.

Ying Wuhuo closed his eyes and withdrew the two strands of Dao.

"It seems I am not destined to receive the legacy from my predecessors."

The Mortal Sword Immortal's eyes widened: "No way! It's a pity you're not letting me inherit your talent. What's so great about the Path of Ruthlessness?"

As he spoke, he shook Chi Miao.

"Stop being so stingy! What kind of time is this to be making a fool of yourself?! Hurry up and give her a flirty wink!"

Chi Miao: "Huh???"

"I understand. You want me to use my unparalleled beauty to help you keep Ying Wuhuo, right?"

She gave Ying Wuhuo a flirtatious wink.

Ying Wuhuo: "..."

His face looked visibly grim.

Others: "That's disgusting flirting; it makes me lose my appetite."

Chi Miao: "What do you mean by this! Do you have a problem with me?!"

Ying Wuhuo looked at the Red Dust Sword Immortal: "It's not that I've chosen the Path of Ruthlessness, but... I can't make a choice right now."

Upon hearing this, the Mortal Sword Immortal smiled.

"I see, I understand, he's just a kid..."

Back then, he was quite dashing!

He should sigh without doubt.

Chi Miao went up and patted him on the shoulder: "Don't sigh. You won't lose out either the path of worldly desires or the path of ruthlessness; both are good paths!"

Ying Wuhuo tried to push her hand away: "You...you shouldn't touch me."

Chi Miao clicked his tongue twice: "We're like brothers, what's wrong with touching or patting each other?"

Ying Wuhuo: "..."

Chi Miao: "Huh, why has your ruthless aura become so strong?"

Everyone: "..."

If you say a few more words, they might be able to condense the seed of the ruthless path right away.

The Mortal Sword Immortal remained silent: "..."

I really don't know what you guys see in this guy.

Did I owe her some kind of sin in my past life?

The Red Dust Sword Immortal continued, "Let me tell you, no one in the cultivation world has ever succeeded in the Path of Ruthlessness. Make your decision sooner rather than later; it will be better for everyone."

"Don't waste your talent."

Ying Wuhuo clasped his hands in a fist and bowed, saying, "Thank you for your guidance, senior."

The Red Dust Sword Immortal sighed and then spoke again: "I won't say anything more. Since it was your Dao that awakened me, I will still pass on my knowledge to you according to their rules. If you really cultivate the Red Dust Dao in the future, you will be able to use it."

"Even if you ultimately choose the path of ruthlessness, I, the Mortal Sword Immortal, will still have the title of Sword Immortal, and my swordsmanship is unparalleled."

After saying that, a beam of light shot into Ying Wuhuo's mind.

That is inheritance.

Ying Wuhuo: "Thank you, senior!"

Chi Miao: "Now we can go back safely! Everything is thriving!"

Red Dust Sword Immortal: "The others can go first, you wait!"

Chi Miao looked over in surprise: "What did I do now?"

Red Dust Sword Immortal: "You troublemaker, I have something to say to you."

Chi Miao: "???"

How did she cause such trouble!

She just wanted to do her part for everyone in the world who cultivates the path of ruthlessness!

The Red Dust Sword Immortal looked around and said, "You, kick them all out."

Chi Miao said "Oh" and did as instructed.

In an instant, all the prodigies disappeared from the Rebirth Mirror space.

The assembled prodigies exclaimed, "So sudden?!"

Then, Chi Miao looked at him.

The Mortal Sword Immortal spoke up: "You are that woman's successor, aren't you?"

Chi Miao: "Yes."

Red Dust Sword Immortal: "That's right."

"That woman probably didn't tell you her true identity, what happened back then, or... the flaws in the Dao Source Law."

Chi Miao was taken aback: "A flaw in the 'Dao Yuan Fa'?"

The Daoyuan Method isn't just a cheat code, so how come it has flaws again?

The Mortal Sword Immortal raised an eyebrow: "That's a flaw... one that she regretted immensely even after becoming an immortal!"