Only Your Heart Knows My Heart, We Are Fellow Wanderers Under Heaven, 'Number One U

Under the setting sun and blue sky, the young man held the sword in his hand, while Daozi's robes fluttered in the wind. His expression was calm as he spoke each word carefully, not as a casual remark.

This made Wang Quanzhenyue look up, glance at Elder Liang who was blocking his way, and then at Ji Xiu.

The previously calm and composed expression on his face gradually cracked.

“Boy, you were born and raised in Wangquan. Although you have never met your ancestor, you should know my reputation.”

"I granted you all your freedom out of respect for Zhou Chongyang. Do you really believe that?"

"With your experience in your late teens and early twenties, and with your limited martial arts skills, what are you capable of?"

"Do you think you can scare this old man like that!?"

A gust of air surged around him like a hurricane, clearly indicating that he was quite angry.

From Wang Quanzhenyue's perspective, even though he had made concessions time and time again, Ji Xiu still showed him no respect, which undoubtedly made him feel extremely frustrated.

As the most powerful figure in the Wang family, he had been in charge of the government for decades, and even the patriarch of the Qishan Jiang clan treated him with great respect.

When have I ever been treated like this?
And then a junior points a finger at you and yells at you!
If it weren't for Zhou Chongyang standing behind this junior of mine...
I had already shattered his spirit and captured his body to use as the material for my 'Sacred Embryo Formation' method. How could I possibly tolerate him spouting nonsense here!
At this moment, Wang Quanzhen's physique was imposing, his aura soaring to the heavens, his hair and beard bristling, his face solemn. The imposing presence of a giant at the peak of power was fully revealed.

But with Elder Liang blocking his way, his overwhelming power, which was enough to crush Ji Xiu several times over, couldn't get through even a fraction of the way.

His iron fists were clenched tightly in his sleeves, his jaw was clenched, and his face was grim. He still adhered to the principle of "better to avoid trouble" and gave Dao Ting some face.
“Boy, now that you’ve retreated, you’ve gained fame and fortune, and the patriarch will not target you in the slightest.”

"Otherwise."

He hadn't even uttered his threats yet.

Old Liang, who was standing very close to him, picked at his ear, and suddenly his pupils widened:
"Old man, have you lost your mind?"

"You dare to threaten the Daoist disciple of the Daoist Ancestral Court? Do you mean to say that he will have nowhere to go in this vast 'White Mountains and Black Waters'?"

"You really dare to do this! I'll make sure that the Wangquan clan is no more in this land of white mountains and black waters!"

Wang Quanzhen was furious, his face indifferent and filled with coldness:
"You old codger, you really think I'm afraid of you?!"

"Wang Quan clan? Ha, don't try to threaten me with that."

"Having cultivated to my level, if I truly cared about lineage and inheritance, would I treat my offspring as consumables?"

"If you have the ability, go ahead and kill me. But as long as I live, I will one day reach the pinnacle."

"We will fight to the death with your ancestral court of swordsmanship!"

"I have repeatedly tolerated this for the sake of the greater good, but your blatant deceit is intolerable! Even if this is spread throughout the world, it will not silence the voices of the people!"

"I'll weigh you then, and see how many years have passed."

"Have you made any progress?!"

boom!
Wang Quanzhenyue could no longer bear it, and even stopped asking Ji Xiu's opinion. He was furious and took a step that cracked the steps, and his surging true energy rose from his sleeves!
His full head of white hair danced wildly, and then he threw a punch!
This punch unleashed overwhelming power and ferocity. The martial arts treasure image behind Wang Quan Zhen Yue resembled a blazing sun illuminating the sky, as if a golden crow had materialized within it!

Even among martial arts with titles, there are differences in quality, just as the "Martial Saint's Ultimate Skill" is something that a martial saint comprehends through their own attainments.
Above that, there are giants and pinnacles, who are the means to push 'martial arts' to the extreme, which have already transcended the mundane world. With a wave of their hand, they can split mountains and open seas, and shatter the vacuum!

And right now, Wang Quanzhenyue's punch has such profound power.
It has even surpassed some giants.

In the dim light, behind the 'Great Sun' treasure image of his martial arts essence that filled the heavens and earth, there was even a 'gateway' that seemed to be the very foundation of the universe, appearing and disappearing!

Tianmen!

That is the ultimate pursuit of all martial artists. Legend has it that as long as one unlocks it, one will be blessed by heaven and earth, and can use one's own body to represent the will of heaven, to patrol the heavens as the 'Martial Path of Human Immortals', becoming invincible in the world!
Only by knocking on the gates of heaven could they succeed.
Only then will there be a chance to take that final, ultimate leap and become a 'human immortal'!
But that's too far away. For ordinary giants at the pinnacle, let alone opening that door, even just wanting to see it is extremely difficult.

Wang Quan Zhenyue is currently capable of achieving this.
This is enough to show that his background and methods are absolutely among the top tier of the world's elite, and should not be underestimated!
"You old fool, I have half-knocked on the gate of heaven, and though I have never been able to get out, I have already obtained a trace of the source behind the gate!"

"How can you possibly withstand the killing blow I'm about to unleash!"

Wang Quanzhenyue's tone was chilling and incomparably sharp.

But faced with such pressure...
Old Liang remained silent, bowing and stepping forward, and then...
Draw the knife!

A dazzling, incomparably bright blade of light, containing only black and white, slashed out!
The entire sunset glow in front of Wangquan Manor seemed to have been split in two!
At the same time, a doorway was vaguely appearing behind Old Liang.

At this moment, the 'Heavenly Gate' was half-open and half-closed, seemingly containing profound mysteries, as if it had exhausted the principles of heaven and earth, beyond the comprehension of ordinary mortals.

It is exactly the same as Wang Quan Zhen Yue.

From time to time, wisps of air would escape from the door behind Old Liang, seeping into the pores and orifices of his body.

Its power and might have been increasing steadily, making it a force to be reckoned with, comparable to the power of the king in suppressing the mountains!
Then the old man laughed loudly:
"If you can do it, why can't I?!"

With his sword, Liang Lao shook off the soaring fist intent. Amidst the whistling of the sword light, Ji Xiu could clearly see the black and white, yin and yang colors.

That's right.
Among the seven types of ancestral sword energy he had previously comprehended, the one from the second 'ancestral master statue' was the 'titled ultimate skill' of Bai Ding, the second ancestral master and disciple of the first ancestor of the Sword Court!
The Great Luo Life and Death Mysterious Blade Manual!
The grade of this sword when used at full power has far surpassed that of the 'Three Tribulations of Reincarnation' that Ji Xiu has practiced, revealing its full potential.

At this moment, he was struck out by Elder Liang.
It seems to be able to use the yin and yang energies within to reverse heaven and earth and separate the clear and turbid colors!
Although it could only affect a corner of 'Wangquan Manor' shrouded by the martial arts treasure, far from being able to move mountains and overturn seas or pluck stars and seize the moon, it still broadened Ji Xiu's horizons once again, making him secretly marvel!

This is the epic battle between martial arts masters who have reached the pinnacle of the eighth realm.
If this happened in the modern world, it would probably have driven the capital city of Beicang to its knees!
Ji Xiu was so engrossed in staring that he ignored everything else.

His eyes were fixed on the two manifested martial figures. In an instant, he stepped into the sky and attacked with fists and swords all the way from Wangquan Village, causing the air waves to roll and tearing the vacuum of space.

The two fought all the way, creating quite a scene, and headed straight for Liangjie Mountain, a vast and desolate mountain that was said to be the border between the two states of Xiqi and Beicang!

Ji Xiu paid attention to every detail, and the feedback from the Primordial Dao Talisman arrived as expected!

It seems that Mr. Liang did this intentionally.

Ji Xiu could clearly see the patterns within his sword intent, coupled with his innate talent as a great master, his physique, and his immense destiny as a 'chosen one'.
From vague to clear, Ji Xiu observed this ultimate technique to prove himself, and his understanding of the Martial Saint's ultimate technique, "Three Tribulations of Reincarnation," was immediately elevated once again!

[Liang Jing, a master at the pinnacle of martial arts, was inspired by the supreme martial art "Great Luo Life and Death Mysterious Blade Manual," receiving its profound enlightenment and achieving rapid advancement in his understanding of sword intent!]

[Belonging to the same sword lineage ultimate technique, the 'Three Tribulations of Reincarnation' advance progress has increased by +47 +66]

Feeling the feedback from the Primordial Dao Talisman, Ji Xiu was overjoyed. He remained motionless, like a clay sculpture, and was unwilling to miss any detail, fearing that it would delay his progress in martial arts.

but.
Jiang Shu, who was stopped from committing suicide and pulled to his side, was completely dazed and had no idea what was happening.

"you"

She stammered for a while before looking up at Ji Xiu's profile.

When she looked at that angular, handsome face, she suddenly lowered her head and coughed lightly.

This is the hidden danger left behind by the intention to kill himself earlier.

But she didn't want to attract attention, so she forced herself to hold it in. There was still blood at the corner of her mouth, which made her pretty face look a little pale.

Jiang Shu's mind was in turmoil at this moment.

She couldn't help but recall their first meeting, the boy's face, so single-minded and focused solely on his sword—a memory she still vividly retained.

Aside from showing a smile to Jiang Li, the descendant of the Xuanxue King, he seemed expressionless to everyone else.

Jiang Shu felt a slight displeasure at that moment, but she quickly forgot about it. After all, they had only met by chance, and once this was over, they would have no further connection. Her attitude didn't matter.
Jiang Shu had planned everything meticulously, but she never expected this.

Just when she was at her most helpless, with no other choice but to resolutely face death.
How could he say such a thing so calmly?

At this moment, the woman in her fiery wedding dress was in a state of utter confusion, seemingly no longer paying attention to the spectacular scene of the giants fighting.

Until the two figures unleashed their true power, their battle at the 'Two Realms Mountain' in the eastern corner of Wangquan Manor shook the mountains, yet they could not be observed from the front of Wangquan Manor.
Ji Xiu turned around and looked at Jiang Shu, a girl who was biting her lip with her head down, her small face both pale and flushed. He slapped his forehead and remembered this.

Hearing her hesitant question, she suppressed it, her glassy eyes swirling with complex emotions, her mind seemingly lost in thought.
Thinking of his later experiences, Ji Xiu pondered to himself.

Today I ferry you across, tomorrow you ferry me across; together we will reach the other shore.

This is probably what is meant by 'the clear laws of nature and the cycle of cause and effect'.

Thinking of this, his expression softened like a spring breeze, and he gently placed his palm on Jiang Shu's head.

Ji Xiu did not engage in any ambiguous behavior. He was merely acting on impulse and instinctively pulled her to his side, wanting to thwart her desire to perish together with him.

Then, looking at the young girl Jiang Shu before him, he uttered only a single, light, yet concise sentence, which spoke volumes more than a thousand acts of kindness or countless warm words.

“I have been to the Jiang family of Qishan once.”

"so."

"I know all about your situation."

Feeling the warmth on her hair, Jiang Shu was still in a daze when she suddenly asked this question. She looked up and her eyes met those of Ji Xiu, who was emerging from his meditation. Their gazes collided.

At this moment, all was silent. Apart from the two elders of the Jiang clan who had complicated expressions and did not utter a word, only Wang Quanjing, whose expression was unpredictable, remained conscious.

The others were still under the control of Wang Quanzhenyue's divine power and had not yet regained consciousness.

The wind blew the red lanterns, making the jingling bells ring. Ji Xiu looked into the woman's eyes and suddenly words welled up in his mind. He had figured out how to explain.

"You must have heard about my experiences in the Wangquan clan."

"We are both wanderers in this world, why should we need to have known each other before?"

“Since I saw it, and it just so happens to be the work of my ‘enemy,’ and now that I’m in power, I certainly don’t want that old bastard Wang Quanzhenyue to get away with it, so of course I have to do something about it.”

Ji Xiu spoke softly:
"With your spirit just now, you should not be confined to such a corner, held back by others, and unable to get out."

"You should be nominated for Bai Yujing, aim for the Peach Banquet, meet the great talents of the Great Xuan, and even the heroes of the universe, to reach the pinnacle of martial arts!"

"How can we so easily become someone else's pawn?"

These comforting words, falling into Jiang Shu's ears, were like a thunderclap, completely shaking her decaying and lonely heart at that moment.

For no apparent reason, her nose suddenly felt a little sore, and she opened her mouth:
"I"

The woman, sword in hand, ventured into this den of dragons and tigers, facing the might of a powerful figure head-on. Yet, she still held her sword, demonstrating her resolve and unwavering determination, which is enough to show the strength of her martial spirit.

But at this moment, that seemingly invincible spirit vanished in an instant, turning from steel to softness, leaving her eyes red and her head turned away.

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Jiang Shu didn't meet Ji Xiu's gaze, but unconsciously leaned on his shoulder and felt a little more at ease.

It's as if, in this vast world, I've found a kindred spirit to share my ideals and aspirations, just like everyone else.

At this moment, her eyes were hazy and unfocused as she looked at the royal courtyard with its red sails and the clear, crisp sound of wedding bells, and she suddenly had a hallucination.

in case.

What a magnificent wedding today! The protagonists are myself and him.
I think I would be willing.

Thinking of this, Jiang Shu suddenly mustered up her courage and turned to look at Ji Xiu again.

When asked whether what he said just now was a joke or if he took it even slightly seriously,
But then Ji Xiu raised his head and looked towards the eastern corner of Wangquan Manor, at the 'Two Boundaries Mountain' that divides the two states, his eyes filled with worry:

"I never knew I was so willful."

"Won't this cause trouble for Old Liang?"

Because of the actions of later generations, Jiang Shu will surely seek protection.

But Ji Xiu had seen how Elder Liang had protected him all the way and how much he cared for him. He was also worried about whether Elder Liang was a match for that old scoundrel Wang Quanzhenyue.

Just as he was thinking this in his mind.
Suddenly, on the western side of the sky, amidst the crimson clouds, a blade of light appeared, seemingly piercing from north to south, its celestial presence almost like a dragon's roar.
The blade flashed, dazzling and scorching, seemingly like a great sun in the sky, looking down upon all living beings. All those who cultivated this path bowed down in reverence, as if seeing the heavens descend upon them!
Such a blade, seemingly appearing out of nowhere, suddenly and forcefully swept away everything in its path, heading straight for the East Sea!

On that blade of light, a true meaning that Ji Xiu was extremely familiar with appeared.

Upon witnessing this scene, Ji Xiu's gaze froze and suddenly narrowed:
"etc."

"That is!?"

Bang!
When the blade reaches 'Mount Two Realms'.
Suddenly, a tremendous roar shook half the state, like the collapse of a pillar of heaven, and a tremendous sound rose up!

This moment.

Ji Xiu suddenly remembered a story from two hundred years later.

The area west of Dilong Cave in Anning County, Jiangyin Prefecture, where I was born, was not originally the treacherous Shiwan Mountains surrounded by forests.
Hear
Long ago, a colossus of immense power severed a 'Two Realms Mountain' that spanned two states, dividing it into ridges and gorges, which is why it is what it is today!
He had heard about this incident from his grandmaster Wang Xuanyang, and the old man looked very proud, saying that it was done by the master of the Sword Court!
Could it be that...
The cause and effect, leading to this present moment, all begin with me! ? (End of Chapter)