513: Chapter 72 Life and Death_2 513: Chapter 72 Life and Death_2 Every major path has countless Tao Rules floating and sinking; to comprehend them, one needs lengthy years.
“Lian Venerate’s ‘Path of Destruction’ is the annihilation of the soul layer.”
True Master Jun Shan reminisced for a moment, saying, “I personally witnessed her draw her sword on the Northern Border Battlefield…
She killed a Great Demon of the Yin God Nineteen Realms in just three breaths.”
Sword Cultivators prioritize cultivating the Divine Soul.
The Flying Sword Skill requires a strong Heart Power for sustenance.
Xie Xuanyi grew interested: “What about Luo Lie?”
“Luo Lie’s ‘Path of Destruction’ seeks more of the physical body’s annihilation.”
True Master Jun Shan laughed, “That’s why when he fought with the Demon Clan Venerable, their battles often lasted three days and nights, because those Great Demons had incredibly formidable True Bodies, which could withstand Luo Lie’s ‘Path of Destruction.’ At the start of the Battle of Poison, he was even defeated by a Dragon Descendant Demon Venerable because the ‘Path of Destruction’s’ rate of tearing flesh couldn’t keep up with the Dragon Descendant’s bloodline recovery speed.
However, since Luo Lie’s knife skill could also be used for defense, that Demon Venerable couldn’t really do anything to him.
In the end, Luo Lie managed to use the ‘Path of Destruction’ to successfully escape from the brink of peril.
After that battle, Luo Lie touched the threshold of the Yang God.”
What came afterwards is common knowledge.
Lian Venerate fell on the Northern Border Battlefield.
Luo Lie advanced to become a Yang God, one of the Ten Heroes.
“There’s no high or low in the Dao, but if Lian Venerate were to fight with Luo Lie…
I think there wouldn’t be much suspense.”
True Master Jun Shan sighed sentimentally, “Lian Venerate’s Sword Dao, in one-on-one combat, is really too potent.
It’s just a pity that her Divine Thought is limited; once she falls into an encirclement, she is somewhat inferior to Luo Lie…”
Right at this moment, Deng Baiyi, who had been crafting talisman in the carriage, suddenly spoke up, “Senior Brother Jun Shan, what about Xie Zhen’s ‘Path of Destruction’?”
“His ‘Path of Destruction’?”
True Master Jun Shan chuckled, “The Great Dao has not yet settled, but just a myriad of Tao Rules.
So, I cannot see clearly…
However, I can definitely feel a trace of Lian Venerate within these Tao Rules, yet also some differences.
Speaking of which, I missed a good opportunity.
Back then during the Beihai Killing Array, Xie Xuanyi took on hundreds single-handedly; he seemed to break through using the ‘Path of Destruction.’ I wonder what sort of realm his ‘Path of Destruction’ reaches.”
“…”
Xie Xuanyi slightly lowered his eyes, silent for a moment, then slowly said, “In fact, aside from the Divine Soul and body, the ‘Path of Destruction’ evolves into another realm…”
Lian Venerate’s Path of Destruction was indeed domineering.
Back when I cultivated, I saw countless predecessors’ Tao Rules behind Yuping Peak; amongst the many seniors’ Sword Intent, Lian Venerate’s left behind was the most incisive!
Targeting the Divine Soul, her “Destructive Intent” bursts forth in an instant, deciding life and death!
Such a Path of Destruction, in one-on-one combat, is almost invincible…
But against a siege, it seems somewhat powerless.
“Your master even taught you this final resort?”
True Master Jun Shan smiled, “Come, tell me about it.”
“Fate.”
Xie Xuanyi looked up, calmly uttering this word.
Silence fell in the carriage.
Deng Baiyi looked blank.
True Master Jun Shan’s pupils shuddered; he had never expected such a shocking answer from his casual inquiry.
“Not life, but destiny.”
Xie Xuanyi lifted the carriage curtain, extending a hand and said nonchalantly, “To cut a leaf, one only needs to send out Sword Qi…”
Hiss!
A fallen leaf landed in the palm outside the carriage curtain, swept by a breeze.
As the leaf fell, it silently split in half.
“To cut a leaf is simple.”
“Because its fate is thin, thinner than paper.”
Xie Xuanyi spoke calmly, “But in fact, killing a person is the same as cutting a leaf.
As long as you find the ‘life span,’ and cut down on it, that person will die…
Some Great Demons have formidable bodies, but weak Divine Souls, to cut their ‘life span,’ you’d have to annihilate their Divine Thought.
Some Evil Cultivators have weak bodies but strong Divine Souls, to kill them, you’d need to first cut out the flesh and blood that feeds the Evil Banner.”
“Cut…
fate?”
True Master Jun Shan was silent for a while, finally murmuring.
So it is.
Xie Xuanyi’s “Path of Destruction” Sword Intent evolves not to slay the flesh, nor the Divine Soul, but to directly sever fate.
In this aspect…it seems even more ruthless than the Lian Venerate of the past.
“Truly, the new generation surpasses the old.”
True Master Jun Shan sighed, “It’s a pity that such a figure quietly died in the North Sea.
If he were still alive, I would have sought him out for a match or two.”
“Just to satisfy your own mouth.”
Deng Baiyi pursed her lips and threw cold water on the conversation, “The words ‘sever fate’ sound even more profound.
Xuan Yi Sword Immortal’s Tao Rules are even more perfect than Lian Venerate’s.
If it weren’t for the accident in the North Sea, I’m afraid you wouldn’t be his match even without reincarnation.”
“…”
True Master Jun Shan’s face was streaked with black lines, and he said irritably, “You ungrateful girl, I’ve barely taught you for a few days, and your elbows are already turning outward!
Xie Xuanyi and I haven’t fought yet, how do you know I’m not his match?”
“Is fighting necessary?”
Deng Baiyi proudly said, “Xie Zhen is Xuan Yi Sword Immortal’s disciple.
If you were truly formidable, you wouldn’t need to ask for his help against Zen Master Miao Zhen.”
“Is that the same thing?”
True Master Jun Shan deflated, helplessly saying, “But you’re right…in a fight among peers, I seem to be no match for Xie Zhen.
The student surpasses the teacher; how can his Tao Rules be even more outrageous than his master’s?”
Principle of Life, Rule of Destruction.
Each one is a top-tier Tao Rule!
Once comprehended, one can almost walk sideways within the Yin God Territory, and wherever one goes, they will be treated as distinguished guests, receiving utmost courtesy.
Xie Xuanyi had a “Path of Destruction” that could sever fate, suppressing an era.
Now, Xie Zhen has not only comprehended the “Path of Destruction,” but also the completely opposing “Life Dao.”
“The Tao is difficult to cultivate, and the moon hard to complete.”
Xie Xuanyi shook his head.
The Principle of Life is certainly powerful, but his own cultivation is excruciatingly slow.
The two moments of sudden enlightenment in Great Yue were almost considered extraordinary opportunities, and now that they are exhausted, they have only allowed him to condense half of the Principle of Life.
Xie Xuanyi often consoled himself that there were no perfect people in this world.
His talent, clearly more suited for killing.
When he comprehended the Rule of Destruction, his progress was swift.
However…
At the current rate, would he need another three to five years to cultivate the Principle of Life to perfection?
A thought suddenly stirred in Xie Xuanyi’s mind.
He asked, “Brother Jun Shan…have you, over these years, seen anyone who has comprehended the ‘Principle of Life’?”
“There is.”
True Master Jun Shan’s expression was melancholic, “But the comprehension of the Principle of Life seems to be even more difficult than that of the Path of Destruction…
Throughout the years, in Great Chu and Da Li, to my knowledge, there is only one person who has succeeded.
That successful individual is the current leader of the Buddhist sect, the ‘Zen Master’ who has lived for a vast number of years.”
“The Zen Master…comprehended the ‘Principle of Life’?”
This news was new to Xie Xuanyi.
For most, the Zen Master was an extremely mysterious figure.
His significance to Buddhism,
Was light itself.
Without the Zen Master, there would be no Fan Yin Temple today.
“Yes…perhaps this is why he has lived so long.”
“The longer you live, the more respect you command.
Over the years, the nobles who wished to visit Fan Yin Temple to meet the Zen Master were as numerous as carps crossing a river.
Everyone wanted a blessing from this ‘Longevity Seeker.’ Those fated to be enlightened by the Zen Master, over these years, have either made a name for themselves or become a hero in their own right.”
True Master Jun Shan felt more and more absurd the more he thought about it, looking anew at the youth before him.
He spoke with a strange tone, “To save the suffering and propagate Buddhism, a saint monk who comprehends the Principle of Life is indeed within reason.
But you…you are the disciple of the killer Xie Xuanyi, by what right do you comprehend such Tao Rules?”