Transcending the Nine Heavens

Chapter Ninety-Eight: To Kill or Not to Kill

“Don’t say anything… uh, ah…” Gu Duxing was in despair, shaking his hands as he looked at Chu Yang’s bewildered face, almost wanting to punch him: This is so frustrating! This little muddlehead has inexplicably leveled up, and I don’t even realize how rare this situation is. I’ve been pursuing this realm for years and have never once entered it…

Thinking this, Gu Duxing suddenly felt an overwhelming urge to cry: I… I am the one who needs to level up the most!

Chu Yang was also at a loss. Didn’t he want Gu Duxing to level up quickly? After all, his current strength was weak, and leveling up one or two ranks wouldn’t be of much use. But Gu Duxing had already reached the fifth rank of the sword sect! Even a single rank increase would significantly enhance his combat power.

However, comprehension of such matters depends on one’s personal insights and opportunities. If Gu Duxing’s luck wasn’t good and he were to tell him what he had realized, it would only delay him and could potentially hinder him from entering the realm he was meant to reach for his entire life!

What is one’s own, is truly one’s own! What others comprehend, no matter how elaborate, remains their thoughts. How could they be the same?

If Gu Duxing comprehended it, then it would be best for Chu Yang to subtly hint at it, just like the sword soul did for him. But if Gu Duxing couldn’t comprehend it… then no amount of talking would help!

Both Chu Yang and Gu Duxing understood this reasoning, which made them both feel frustrated.

“Then… how did you enter that realm?” Gu Duxing asked, holding onto a glimmer of hope, but shook his head as soon as he spoke: “Forget it, you probably don’t know either. Such a mysterious realm, if you knew, you wouldn’t be able to enter it.”

“Brilliant! You really understand a lot.” Chu Yang gave a thumbs up in praise, but this compliment made Gu Duxing’s face flush with embarrassment, leading to further frustration…

“I don’t know how I entered it, nor why I leveled up, and I definitely can’t share my personal insights with you. But I do know one thing.” Chu Yang looked at Gu Duxing and slowly said, “That is… you’re too anxious! Remember, haste makes waste! The more anxious you are, the less you’ll achieve, and you won’t be able to enter any realm! Simply practicing hard will only exhaust you!”

Gu Duxing was taken aback. He suddenly stood up straight, a thoughtful expression appearing on his face.

Chu Yang’s words were like a wake-up call, rousing Gu Duxing.

He fell silent for a moment, and his breathing gradually became calm. Slowly, he said, “Yes, I’ve been too anxious; that’s my inner demon. After all, your insights and your advancements are your matters, your opportunities! And I have my own insights and my own opportunities. Why force it? I just need to pursue my own.”

Chu Yang smiled, deeply stating, “In the end, everything relies on oneself.”

This was his most profound insight from earlier. He couldn’t share his martial insights with Gu Duxing, as it would only harm him. However, insights about life were harmless.

“Rely on oneself!” Gu Duxing tightly gripped the hilt of his sword, and suddenly, he seemed like a sword being drawn from its sheath, exuding a sharp aura. His eyes gradually brightened!

Relying on oneself didn’t mean rejecting the help of friends or living a lonely life. Rather… it fundamentally meant relying on oneself; the state of mind must depend on oneself…

Gu Duxing certainly understood this.

“Chu Yang! Brother! You’ve helped me once again!” Gu Duxing looked at the lightening sky in the east and softly said.

“You said that if my path was a mountain of blades, you would let me step on you without complaint.” Chu Yang smiled and said, “So, if I help you a bit before you face that mountain of blades, what’s the harm?”

Gu Duxing smiled back, his expression rarely filled with warmth. He softly repeated, “Yes, if your path is a mountain of blades, I would let you step on me!”