"You are different from others. Do you know how those Immortal Emperors evaluated you?"
Luo Xiaowei forced a smile and said, "Are they saying my talent is trash?"
Chu Yang shook his head. "They say sword cultivators are the profession least dependent on talent. Honing sword intent is their cultivation method, and sword intent is closely related to the sword cultivator's own experiences. However, your experiences are too few. You haven't encountered significant setbacks, nor do you possess that commanding presence. Therefore, I, along with them, agree that you are actually... rather mediocre."
The word "mediocre," spoken by Chu Yang, turned Luo Xiaowei's face pale.
He used to be confident because even if his aptitude wasn't good, no one would negate him.
Seeing Chu Yang speak to Luo Xiaowei like this, Qin Xiaoxiao felt a little anxious for him, but she dared not argue with Chu Yang. So, she could only tightly grip Luo Xiaowei's衣角.
Chu Yang calmly watched the change in Luo Xiaowei's expression. He clearly felt that his emotions might collapse upon hearing the word "mediocre."
"See, you appear strong, but you are actually the most fragile. I merely called you 'mediocre,' and you almost had a breakdown. Is this the mindset a sword cultivator should have?"
Luo Xiaowei was stunned for a moment, his face flushing red. He dared not retort a single word.
Chu Yang said faintly, "When fighting, you are so brave and fearless of death. Why do you care so much about others' opinions?"
"I..."
"You are insecure. That's why you want to be recognized in all aspects by letting your performance make others overlook your aptitude. But have you ever considered who you are trying so hard for?"
Chu Yang's tone was aggressive. "Are you doing it for me? Or for your fans? Living constantly in the opinions of others, how can you possibly comprehend 'sword intent'? Without sword intent, can a sword cultivator be called a sword cultivator?"
"When later generations comprehend faster than you, can you still call yourself a grandmaster of the sword?"
Chu Yang gave Luo Xiaowei no chance to argue, and Luo Xiaowei himself couldn't argue back. Chu Yang's words struck to the core, perfectly reflecting his current true state of mind.
Chu Yang said softly, "Your mindset should not be focused on what others think of you. You need to become purer. If external evaluations can easily cause cracks in your mental state, then you are an unqualified sword cultivator."
"The resilience of one's Dao heart determines a sword cultivator's upper limit. I don't know your path of the sword, nor will I limit the path you choose in the future. What those Immortal Emperors said is only applicable to you now. I am not here to crush you, but to make you reflect: Is your current mindset truly normal? Whether to change, and how to change, is up to you. I am only responsible for raising questions, not for solving them."
Although it was painful, Luo Xiaowei still managed to hold back the tears welling up in his eyes. If a few words of criticism made him cry, then how fragile was his mental state?
"Thank you, Immortal Brother! I will not disappoint you!"
"Keep up the effort. We don't have much time. Let Meng Zibin and the other two in."
Luo Xiaowei and Qin Xiaoxiao left with heavy hearts. Qin Xiaoxiao herself was fine, but seeing Luo Xiaowei...
"Thank you, Immortal Brother. I am fine now."