Chapter 646: Chapter 306: Xiaolan’s Enlightenment

"Enlightenment Sword, in reality, is not about the cultivation of Dao, but the Tao Heart."

"Cultivation itself is to go against the heavens, fraught with countless difficulties and obstacles. Only those with a steadfast Tao Heart might glimpse the Great Dao."

"Fang Xue’s sword is transformed by her Tao Heart."

"Whereas your sword is merely an external object. Even if your cultivation is one layer higher than hers, you are not her match."

"Because your Tao Heart is not as strong as hers."

At the peak of Danxia Peak, Tantai Mingyue spoke to Cheng Qingyu.

Cheng Qingyu’s face was somber: "Why is it that a mere Outer Sect disciple can achieve such feats?"

Tantai Mingyue glanced at her, a hint of pity flashing in her eyes, gently correcting:

"Fang Xue is now the third senior sister of Xiyue Peak."

"What?!"

Cheng Qingyu looked at Tantai Mingyue in disbelief: "You intend to make Fang Xue the Commanding Disciple of Xiyue Peak?! Directly promote her from an Outer Sect disciple to a Commanding Disciple; Zhenyang Sect has never had such a precedent! This does not conform to sect rules!"

Tantai Mingyue replied, "I am the Sect Leader; naturally, my words conform to the sect rules."

Cheng Qingyu glared at Tantai Mingyue, then suddenly laughed: "I understand, Zhenyang Sect is currently in danger, and you just want to leverage a genius like Fang Xue to stabilize Zhenyang Sect’s standing."

"What gentleness and elegance; your eyes are the same, only seeing benefit and exploiting everything, hahaha!"

Tantai Mingyue calmly said, "Fang Xue is merely seventeen years old, yet she can already transform her Tao Heart into a sword. Her potential is limitless; given time, she might break the precedent of five hundred years with no ascensions. Such a talent staying in Zhenyang Sect is naturally beneficial."

Cheng Qingyu sneered, "Madam, you’re truly capable of making anything sound noble."

Tantai Mingyue suddenly asked, "Where is your mother?"

A trace of discomfort flashed across Cheng Qingyu’s face: "My mother is naturally in Qinghe City; why is Madam suddenly asking this?"

Tantai Mingyue looked at her: "Qingyu, do you know much that I don’t?"

Cheng Qingyu was startled, "Madam, what do you mean?"

Tantai Mingyue sighed: "Forget it, you may leave; I’m tired."

Cheng Qingyu snorted, preparing to leave.

"Qingyu."

Tantai Mingyue spoke:

"Cultivation is perilous; only by staying true to oneself can one endure. If you act excessively, one day you will face backlash. You must take care of yourself."

Cheng Qingyu looked back, but Tantai Mingyue’s figure had already disappeared; she snorted, controlling her sword to fly away.

...

Hidden Moon Cliff.

"So Enlightenment Sword actually looks at the Tao Heart?"

After listening to Qiu Zhihe’s explanation, Mo Xiaolan fell into silence.

Tao Heart?

What is the Tao Heart?

When I was young, my village was struck by a beast horde, my relatives perished, and I was saved by a Fairy.

The Fairy sent me to Yunling Town and then drifted away.

At that time, watching the Fairy Sister in her white garment, controlling her sword to fly away, I made up my mind to be like the Fairy Sister when I grew up.

Later, as I grew older, I was busy surviving, my cultivation stagnated at Qi Cultivation Third-Layer.

I even once gave up the pursuit of Dao.

Until I met Taoist Friend Qin, who lived more difficultly than I yet never gave up hope.

It was then that I reignited my pursuit of Dao.

Afterward, some inexplicable emotions disturbed my heart.

I then left, wanting to see the outside world to resolve the confusion in my heart.

Xingluo Town, Northern Wilderness, Zhenyang Sect, South Demon Land... The more I saw along the way, the greater my confusion grew.

I once said to seek only the Great Dao this life.

But...

What is the Great Dao?

...

Suddenly, the orchid embroidered on the left shoulder of Mo Xiaolan’s garment flew up, enlarging in mid-air.

The orchid emitted a gentle white light, enveloping Mo Xiaolan.

The door of the small dark room just closed opened, and Liu Su and Qin Gengyun came out, witnessing this scene. Qin Gengyun was somewhat surprised, Qiu Zhihe said:

"Don’t worry, Xiaolan is about to seek enlightenment."

Liu Su was shocked: "So she’s about to seek enlightenment?"

Just now she was full of energy to begin cultivating, but in a moment, Mo Xiaolan was about to seek enlightenment.

No, among us, who really is the genius?

Yun Wu also came out, exclaiming: "Such pure Spiritual Energy!"

Having consumed too much Spiritual Energy, she could naturally distinguish its quality.

The Spiritual Energy enveloping Mo Xiaolan was one of the purest she had ever seen.

Qiu Zhihe raised her hand, drawing a Protective Array to protect Mo Xiaolan, then said:

"Everyone spread out and guard Xiaolan."

Liu Su dragged Qin Gengyun to sit beside the Protective Array, angrily saying:

"Lord, let’s guard while we cultivate; I want to seek enlightenment too!"

Qiu Zhihe glanced at her: "Your mind is too cluttered, afraid it’s difficult to seek enlightenment."

"Wow, Miss, are you trying to kill me with your words? Boohoohoo!"

At this time, a gentle voice echoed throughout Zhenyang Sect:

"By the order of the Sect Leader, starting today, Xiyue Peak disciple Fang Xue is promoted to Commanding Disciple, ranked third at Xiyue Peak."

Instantly, a series of uncontrollable exclamations resounded throughout Zhenyang Mountain.

"Third position Commanding Disciple of Xiyue Peak, that means she’s the third senior sister of Xiyue Peak?"

"Did she replace Si Minglan?"

"Who is Fang Xue?"

"Could it be that Outer Sect disciple who testified for Si Minglan during the Six Peaks Grand Inquiry?"

"Why is it that an Outer Sect disciple can be directly promoted to Commanding Disciple?!"

Fang Xue sat by the cliff edge, looking up beyond Zhenyang Mountain, with a trace of smile on her face.

In her hand, the Sound Transmission Talisman had just received a message from Si Minglan:

"Xiaoxue, I have emerged from seclusion; let’s meet in West Imperial City."

...

In the Western Border of Eastern Cultivation Land, the land was scorched black, forests burned, and no life remained in the vast mountainous terrain.

Such a hellish sight stretched a thousand miles westward from Qinghe City to Thunder Sword Sect.

"Have they caught up?"

Wei Wan supported Zhu Lin, Su Xin supported Ming Hu, all four were injured and extremely battered.

Last night, as they ventured not far in the direction of Thunder Sword Sect, they were caught by Li Qinghe.

Wei Wan and Su Xin joined forces to fend off her strike, then again used the Thousand-Mile Talisman to escape.

Fortunately, this time their random landing spot wasn’t far outside the direction of Thunder Sword Sect, with Wei Wan depleting her Spiritual Power along the way to draw a Concealment Array, only then temporarily evading Li Qinghe’s pursuit.

However, the four could no longer proceed directly towards Thunder Sword Sect and must detour deliberately to avoid being confronted by Li Qinghe.

After a night of both hiding and traveling, when dawn broke, they were still more than a thousand miles away from Thunder Sword Sect.

Zhu Lin and Ming Hu were gravely injured, unable to walk further, so Wei Wan and Su Xin had to support them separately.

And Wei Wan, for maintaining the Concealment Array continuously, was thoroughly exhausted.

At this moment, the daunting aura from behind drew nearer again.

Li Qinghe had caught up once more.

Wei Wan gritted her teeth, desperately sustaining the Concealment Array.

The four halted their steps, daring not to gasp a breath.

The woodland behind them caught fire, trees toppled as a figure engulfed in black flames slowly stepped out of the inferno.

Stopping not far from the four.

Li Qinghe swept her gaze around, then sneered: "I know you’re nearby; unwilling to come out, let me invite you out."

Saying this, she transformed again into the black Divine Phoenix, spreading her wings as a massive black flame exploded outward from the center!

Boom!

The Concealment Array shattered, revealing the four pale-faced individuals.

The eyes of the black Divine Phoenix, vertical pupils full of derision:

"Found you."

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