Published: March 9, 2025
“Sun and moon represent yin and yang, and yin and yang separate life and death; therefore, they can also be seen as one entity. Of course, how to define them within heaven's way is not something that this current level can understand or touch.”
“As for the power of the five elements, it is nothing more than metal, wood, water, fire, and earth.”
“The power of metal refers to the essence of gold, silver, copper, iron, and other metals that transform into spiritual energy; the Nine Calamity Sword can devour these, and it has done so many times in the past, so I won't go into more detail. The power of wood generally comes from plants, but it's not absolute. For example, the Elven Spring, which is water-formed, actually belongs to the wood source, and can be considered a treasure of water and wood coexisting. As for the power of water, the gentle power of water—this is something you have encountered before. The power of fire and the power of earth are also literal and easy to understand.”
“Acquiring each type of power is not particularly difficult.”
“However, wanting to collect so much power while making progress simultaneously is exceptionally difficult! It’s harder than ascending to the blue sky!”
The Sword Spirit sighed, and as he spoke, he felt a sense of an uncertain future ahead.
Chu Yang calmly replied, “Harder than ascending to the blue sky? But I have already ascended to the blue sky!”
The Sword Spirit was taken aback.
Chu Yang furrowed his brow and said, “I have a question. Isn’t the power of the earth and the power of soil repetitive? Aren’t both pointing to the same thing?”
The Sword Spirit replied, “They are completely two different concepts. How can earth be represented by soil? The power of soil represents the form of the earth, its thickness, and its defense; whereas the power of the earth encompasses all things and carries all things! Mountains and rivers, the Yangtze River and the Yellow River—all belong to the domain of the earth. The earth is, in fact, the source of life!”
Chu Yang frowned and suddenly brightened, saying, “So, everything is merely a manifestation; all power, in the end, is just vitality! Heaven and earth nurture life, yin and yang bring life and death, metal, wood, water, fire, and earth—all are deeply related to life.”
The Sword Spirit smiled wryly, “While that sounds reasonable, the reality is not so simple. But… it cannot be decomposed. For example, the Spring of Life contains the form of water, the source of wood, and the power of life, but can you really decompose it? Even if someone has the ability to do so, it definitely isn’t you! Don’t set your sights too high; for now, focus on collecting little by little.”
Chu Yang nodded and pondered, “Right, regardless of the cause and conclusion, my most important task now is to intensify my cultivation.”
The Sword Spirit looked at him with great concern, and for a long time, he returned to his space, sighing deeply without saying more.
What lay before Chu Yang was undoubtedly the most difficult path in the history of the Nine Heavens Pavilion.
But Chu Yang had already decided to walk it!
And with Chu Yang's character, he would definitely walk to the end, regardless of whether it was the end of his life or the end of the path!
As the Sword Spirit departed, Chu Yang sat alone in meditation. His feelings surged for a moment, but then inevitably fell again, taking him a considerable amount of time to regain a calm and tranquil state.
On the surface, it seemed like he did not care.
But who knew that he truly cared, that he was genuinely concerned!
I am the nine calamity sword master, a legend of the Nine Heavens, yet upon arriving at the Nine Heavens Pavilion, I took just one step forward and concluded that my future was bleak—something that no one could bear!
But even if I cannot accept it, I have no choice but to accept it.
Chu Yang sighed softly, letting go of his inner turmoil, and activated the Nine Heavens Divine Skill!