Hearing Song Shaodao’s words, Shi Feixuan’s brows furrowed involuntarily. She said, "If one can truly break through to that realm, wouldn't they be invincible in this world? Given your grievances, you would be in great danger then."
"Shi Dao, if I can break through and cultivate Sword Heart Clarity, will I be able to withstand the old monster?"
Song Shaodao's real name was Song Shidao. However, no one had called him by that name for many years. The last time it was brought up was when he met the Old斋主. Still, Song Shidao and Shi Feixuan had known each other for decades, so it wasn't strange for Shi Feixuan to address Song Shaodao this way.
"Perhaps, perhaps not. Who can say?"
Song Shaodao smiled and said, "Even if I can't, it doesn't matter, because I am still here."
"The old monster might not be the same old monster he once was, but Song Shaodao is also no longer the Song Shaodao of the past. I may not be able to defeat him, but he certainly cannot defeat me, let alone kill me."
Speaking of this, Song Shaodao looked at Shi Feixuan and smiled, "Your Sword Heart Clarity has been stagnant. Have you not comprehended anything?"
"I feel that after meeting you, my heart has become clearer, like exquisite jade. I have gained a higher-level understanding of Sword Heart Clarity."
"The so-called Supreme Forgetting Emotions is not about being emotionless. Forgetting emotions means to remain still and unaffected by feelings, like forgetting. Yet, it is also about remembering from time to time. This is the true emotion of the human world."
Song Shaodao heard this and smiled, "Isn't this the legendary saying, 'The sage forgets emotions, the lowest is overcome by emotion, and those whose emotions are focused belong to our generation'?"
"Yes, this is the true Supreme Forgetting Emotions."
Shi Feixuan looked at Song Shaodao and said, "I don't need to deliberately forget, nor do I need to deliberately escape, or even deliberately deceive myself. I only need to control my emotions, not be thrown into disarray by them."
With that, Shi Feixuan looked at Song Shaodao and smiled tenderly, "Shi Dao, I love you. I loved you thirty years ago, I still love you now, and I always will."
As she finished speaking, Shi Feixuan suddenly felt her body become light. A sacred white radiance emanated from her, making her appear like an immortal.
Seeing this, Song Shaodao smiled and said, "Feixuan, your fetters are broken. You have entered the realm of Supreme Forgetting Emotions. You can now cultivate the highest realm of the Cihang Sword Canon, which is the legendary Sword Heart Clarity."
"Yes, I can already feel the direction of Sword Heart Clarity. As long as I follow this path, I can achieve Sword Heart Clarity."
With that, Shi Feixuan suddenly embraced Song Shaodao and said, "When I emerge from seclusion, I will no longer be the Saintess of Cihang Jingzhai, but Madam Song."
After saying this, Shi Feixuan released Song Shaodao and slowly turned to walk into the Tianya Haige. Song Shaodao, on the other hand, quietly gazed into the distance, as if he could already see the storm that was about to arrive.
Meanwhile, while Shi Feixuan was diligently cultivating, a distinguished guest arrived at the villa in Nanling.
Ye Shishi gracefully brewed tea, while opposite her sat a woman clad in snow-white attire, with a beauty that was breathtaking. This woman in white was none other than Ye Shishi's bodyguard, Dugu Jian.
"Sister Jian, it's been quite some time since we last met. How have you been lately?"
Although Dugu Jian was Ye Shishi's bodyguard in the eyes of outsiders, Ye Shishi never saw her as merely a bodyguard. Instead, she treated Dugu Jian like an elder sister.
Furthermore, after beginning to learn swordsmanship from Dugu Jian, this sisterly bond also gained a master-disciple relationship, making Ye Shishi even more respectful of Dugu Jian.
"After I killed Bai Niao and Wu Ya, I cultivated in the virgin forest of Nanling for a period. By chance, I encountered a fortuitous encounter. After digesting it, I came to see you. Shishi, how are you? Have you been well recently?" Dugu Jian asked Ye Shishi with a rare smile on her face.
"Sister, please rest assured, I am very well and very happy. Although there was a small incident at the villa before, it did not affect me." Ye Shishi poured a cup of hot tea for Dugu Jian and then for herself, smiling faintly. "If there's anything less than ideal, it's that my belly is getting bigger and the little one is becoming more restless, constantly kicking my stomach."
Ye Shishi was quite far along in her pregnancy, and her belly was indeed large. The fetus inside was developing well and frequently kicked her stomach, causing Ye Shishi to be easily distracted during her work.
"Shishi, your eyes are radiant with happiness. It seems Shen Lang treats you very well, and your efforts have been worthwhile." Dugu Jian looked at Ye Shishi and smiled, "Congratulations on finding a man whom you love and who also loves you."
"Thank you, sister. However, there is something I need your help with. Please listen to me first. If you find it difficult, you can refuse." Ye Shishi looked at Dugu Jian, her smile suddenly replaced by a look of hesitation.
"Shishi, I can help you." After Ye Shishi finished speaking, Dugu Jian picked up her teacup, blew away the steam, and said.
"Sister, you haven't even heard what I need help with, yet you've agreed. Aren't you being a bit too hasty?" Ye Shishi said, surprised by Dugu Jian's words.
"I cannot help you with your business matters, and you wouldn't ask me for such help. If you are asking me now, it must be related to Shen Lang." Dugu Jian continued, "Shen Lang is currently in Longdu, which is a den of dragons and a tiger's lair. Even if Shen Lang is incredibly capable, a single misstep could cost him his life. Therefore, you wish for me to go to Longdu and lend Shen Lang a hand at a critical moment, correct?"
"As expected... nothing escapes Sister's eyes. Yes, that's precisely what I wanted to discuss." Ye Shishi said, "Longdu is too dangerous. I feel conflicted about involving Sister, but if I don't ask for your help, I truly can't find anyone else."
"Shishi, you don't need to be conflicted, because I also wish to go to Longdu." Dugu Jian looked at Ye Shishi and smiled, "There are many powerful individuals in Longdu, and there are also things I seek. I didn't go before because the time was not right. But now, the time is almost ripe. Even if you didn't ask me, I would still go."
With that, Dugu Jian plucked a wooden sword and handed it to Ye Shishi, saying, "This wooden sword contains a strand of my sword intent. Take it. If you encounter danger when I am away, it will protect you."
"Okay, I will remember." Hearing Dugu Jian's words, Ye Shishi's eyes welled up with tears, feeling an immense sense of gratitude.
"Sister, please be careful when you go to Longdu. If it's not possible, do not force it. I hope both you and Shen Lang remain safe." Ye Shishi said earnestly to Dugu Jian. However, after she finished speaking, she realized that Dugu Jian had already vanished from her sight. If it weren't for the wooden sword still in her hand, Ye Shishi would have thought Dugu Jian had never appeared.