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Tiandong is vast, so vast that many people spend their entire lives without ever seeing the land of their own country. Human strength is ultimately limited, and for the cultivators of Huashen Dong, their activities are confined to the territories of their own Sect. At most, they might see the empire governed by the Beiluo Great Sect, but without the guidance of a Sect, they may never glimpse the outside world in their lifetime.
Yet, Tiandong is also small, small enough that when something significant occurs, it can quickly spread throughout the realm, much like the Nine Nether Invasion.
Although preparations had been made, when Gu Ping and others were resting in the second month, news of the Nine Nether Invasion indeed reached the southern part of the continent. This news arrived barely ten days later than it did at Universe Hall. Had Universe Hall not received a warning and prepared accordingly, their response would have been even slower.
War was inevitably upon them. Many people held onto the hope of watching from the sidelines as if it were a contest between two parties, thinking they could benefit from the conflict like a fisherman reaping rewards from a quarrel between clams. However, they did not realize that this time, in the struggle among the three realms, no one could escape unscathed; no one could play the role of a fisherman or a bystander. Putian Dong was merely a pawn of the Daoist Sect, and Bu Luo's usefulness varied greatly.
Holding onto the message sent by Hong Yulong, Gu Ping read each word carefully. However, without stepping onto the battlefield, how could mere words convey what war truly looked like?
What should Jie Donglai do? Should I seek him out?
Han Yu remained like a considerate maidservant, pouring tea and serving water for everyone. No one asked her to do so; it was simply her nature to be kind.
Beside her, Yoyo stared at the fish tank next to the crooked willow tree in the yard, saliva almost dripping from her mouth. The Golden Koi watched warily as it had been stared at by the Red Fox for quite some time, fearing it might pounce and eat it. The innate instincts of demonic beasts told Golden Koi that it could not deny that it was indeed at fault for its own predicament.
Regarding Han Yu's question, Gu Ping did not respond but instead looked towards Yin Tianheng, who was observing the clouds rolling by and the moon rising and falling nearby.
The master had said this month that Disciple had taken a wrong path; could Ru Ming find his way back?
But does he even know whether I am willing to go back?
Yin Tianheng's firm answer left Gu Ping hesitant. A clear response also implied that greater sacrifices would be required—sacrifices that Gu Ping might not be able to bear.
The road ahead was not an easy one; it was a path destined to be filled with enemies. I couldn't ask them to stand by me forever, nor could I accept the betrayal of friends, even at the cost of my own life. Was I really willing to do that? Did he remember that I was someone who feared death? Although fearing death itself was not inherently wrong, sometimes I couldn't deny that it was a good trait.
Could I truly cut off that path, leaving behind those who had nothing to do with me? I wanted to think clearly. If I continued on my current path eastward, perhaps I could achieve transcendence. After all, it was a matter no one had ever completed, not even Dao Zun could predict it. Even if there was just a glimmer of hope, like Coco, it would be worth fighting for. But was I willing to give it all up?
Moreover, who could say for certain that the path he chose was the right one?
Ye You listened as Yin Tianheng spoke. Those days were difficult for everyone. Although there were times to rest, he still humbly sought guidance from Yin Tianheng, the Master of the Academy. Every time Tianheng spoke, it brought some benefit to others. Tomorrow would be different; Yin Tianheng's words were not just directed at Gu Ping but at everyone present, including Ye You.
Gu Ping, Jiang Anbo, Wen Ren, Night Emperor— even Han Yu, a genius in his own right—Yin Tianheng believed that they could all have the confidence to walk that vast road leading directly to the heavens.
The disciples were willing.
Hearing that slightly trembling voice, everyone turned to Han Yu. Surprisingly, it was the seemingly fragile Han Yu who first made up her mind.
Even Yin Tianheng looked at Han Yu in astonishment; he hadn't expected the girl with the least talent in the room to possess such determination.
No one noticed Ye You slightly tightening his grip on a blade of grass and snapping it in two.
The disciple wanted to ask what kind of price they would have to pay if they sought the Great Dao.
He did not immediately agree with Dong Lai but weighed his options carefully. In that moment, Yin Tianheng truly felt that Gu Ping was different from them; he never acted impulsively. From the moment he decided Liu Dong's fate during Feitian Dongcheng, Gu Ping had been completely assured that he would not falter.
With a deep breath, they would start anew.
Jiang Anbo and the Night Emperor left, and Yin Tianheng spoke the first words that echoed in the air, while Wen Ren and Han Yu chose the broad Great Dao that Yin Tianheng had mentioned.
Yin Tianheng stated that once they dispersed their powers and started anew, they could no longer be considered disciples of the Light Path Classic, for their paths diverged.
Thus, Jiang Anbo gave up, and the Night Emperor did not hesitate either. The two departed on the ship gifted by Gu Ping, along with a letter from Yin Tianheng, heading towards Cangqing Mountain. They initially intended to bring Gu Ping along, but she hesitated, leading them to abandon that idea for the time being.
If Wen Ren denied his own ideals, then Han Yu denied her ability to keep pace with Gu Ping.
Han Yu was acutely aware of her limitations. She had forcefully elevated her cultivation level using secret techniques, seeking revenge against those sect members who had participated in the massacre of her clan. Ru Ming would likely never break through to the Transcendence Stage in her lifetime; sooner or later, she would lose even the qualification to be a maidservant. She did not know what Gu Ping thought about it all, but she wanted to keep Gu Ping by her side, even if it meant only being a maid.
For those two days, Gu Ping remained indecisive. She understood that Yin Tianheng was not wrong; he walked a different path than theirs and was unlike him as well. Without taking that first step, no one could know what was right or wrong. Whether she sought to walk an unknown road or not—she didn't deny it.
Having witnessed Wen Ren's smile that trembled as he dispersed his spiritual power and Han Yu's heart-wrenching yet resolute expression during her own dispersal, Gu Ping finally made up her mind to start anew.
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