After traveling through the book, I conquered the male protagonist Long Aotian!

Ye Qiu Shuang flew high in the sky on his sword, looking at the small houses on the ground and the moving dots of various colors. They were the people who were trying hard to live.

She saw it all, but her heart was not disturbed at all, and there was only coldness in the depths of her eyes.

The reason why she practiced the ruthless way was simple: she did it voluntarily.

She used to have passionate emotions and concerns that she couldn't let go of. But those emotions and concerns eventually turned into endless pain.

The life she loved, the people she helped...but in the end, she was betrayed and abandoned.

At that moment, her heart was completely broken and cold. She understood that in this world where the strong prey on the weak, emotions would only become her weakness and make her fall into endless pain.

Therefore, she chose to practice the ruthless way and cut off all emotional entanglements. Only in this way could she protect herself from being hurt in this cruel world.

Of course, the more important point is that Kendo should be pure, without so many scruples and emotional entanglements, so that one can be more focused when practicing Kendo.

There is a famous saying in the world of immortal cultivation: "If you want to achieve great success, kill the person you love first."

Ye Qiu Shuang felt that this made sense. If you choose the path of cultivating immortals, you have to accept all kinds of separations and theories about life span. So in order to prevent this, it is better not to have it in the first place.

Ye Qiu Shuang continued to fly high in the sky, her figure looking particularly lonely in the moonlight.

But she didn't care, because she had found her own path, a path without emotional entanglements, only endless power.

...............

Ye Qiu Shuang has always known clearly that Murong Jin likes her.

However, she has already embarked on the path of practicing the ruthless way, and will never accept anyone's love.

What's more, even without the constraints of the ruthless way, she had never had any special feelings for Murong Jin.

In her heart, Murong Jin has never been the one who can make her heart beat.

In the process of practicing the ruthless way, she had been persuaded by many people.

They all lamented that it was a waste to devote themselves to the practice of ruthlessness at such a prime age, before fully enjoying the beauty of a relationship.

Someone else told her earnestly that most practitioners of the ruthless way eventually ended up with their spiritual heart shattered.

Because human hearts are inherently complex and unpredictable, once the seeds of emotion are planted in the heart, they are like roots that are difficult to completely eradicate.

Even if it is forcibly suppressed, one day, at some unexpected moment, it will break out of the ground, grow wildly, and shatter the seemingly indestructible and ruthless heart of Taoism with its astonishing power.

Ye Qiu Shuang disagreed with this.

She always felt that she had a strong enough will to resist the erosion of emotions.

She looked at those who were persuading her with cold eyes, without the slightest hesitation in her heart.

She knew that the path she chose was full of thorns and bumps, but she was not afraid.

In her opinion, emotions are nothing more than a sign of weakness. They can make people lose their reason and fall into endless pain and entanglement.

Only ruthlessness can keep her awake at all times and pursue a higher realm.

Before she practiced the Way of Ruthlessness, Ye Qiu Shuang thought that Murong Jin's love for her was unreasonable.

Although there is no real blood relationship between her and him, in her cognition, she has always been his sister.

Ye Qiu Shuang did not understand Murong Jin's feelings, and never intended to understand them.

When she noticed that Murong Jin's feelings were gradually crossing the line and reaching a level she could not accept, she resolutely chose to leave.

Ye Qiu Shuang couldn't help but think that perhaps a small part of the reason why she chose to practice the ruthless way was because of Murong Jin.

But what she didn't expect was that even though she had been so determined, Murong Jin still pursued her relentlessly.

Wherever she went, he followed her there.

In the end, Ye Qiu Shuang simply stopped changing her place and stayed in Qingyun Sect peacefully. As she expected, Murong Jin also tried his best to enter Qingyun Sect.

As Ye Qiu Shuang's practice of the ruthless way deepened, she cared less and less about material things, and turned a blind eye to Murong Jin's pursuit.

Feelings are indeed a magical thing. If you like it, you like it; if you don’t like it, you don’t like it.

She had always considered Murong Jin as her younger brother, a relationship of kinship only, without any distractions in her mind. She had not had any before, and she would not have any in the future.

What's more, now she has devoted herself wholeheartedly to the practice of the ruthless way.

Faced with Murong Jin's approach, she simply chose to ignore it.

This is not a helpless choice, but simply out of indifference. Because of indifference, his existence can be easily ignored.

.................

However, what made Ye Qiu Shuang feel a little regretful was that none of the disciples she accepted was willing to learn the way of ruthlessness.

In her opinion, the ruthless path is the most likely way for sword practitioners to reach the highest realm.

In her opinion, practicing the ruthless way is the most likely way to reach the highest level of swordsmanship, and sword practitioners should learn the ruthless way of swordsmanship.

Because only by abandoning all emotional constraints and focusing on the sword without distraction can one unleash the power of kendo to its fullest and touch the supreme peak of kendo.

However, even though she firmly believed in it, she would not choose to force her disciples.

Because she knows very well that everyone has their own unique personality, pursuits and life path.

Coercion will only lead to resistance and betrayal. It is definitely not a way to guide them, and it cannot truly lead them to a higher level.

She understood that everyone had different understandings and perceptions of kendo, and perhaps in the hearts of her disciples, they had their own kendo paths.

She would not impose her own ideas on her disciples, as this was wrong.

Everyone should have the right to choose their own path of practice and explore the true meaning of kendo that belongs to them.

She couldn't deprive her disciples of the freedom to choose just because of her obsession with the ruthless way.

So she chose to respect their ideas and give them enough space to develop and grow.

Ye Qiu Shuang looked at his disciples. Although he felt regretful, he also had more understanding and tolerance. Swinging the sword out of love is not necessarily a bad thing.

.................

"Xiaoye, I don't accept it. Let's play another round."

The man in front of him, Mo Chenyu, suddenly had a raging fire of war in his eyes. His strong desire to win was like a surging wave, instantly filling the entire atmosphere.

He stared at Ye Qiu Shuang, eager to prove his strength once again.

Ye Qiu Shuang nodded calmly, her expression as calm as ever, like a calm lake, without the slightest emotional fluctuation.

In her eyes, Mo Chenyu's challenge was just an ordinary contest, and she had enough confidence to meet any challenge.

There are several elders in Qingyun Sect who are sword practitioners, not only the Cangjian Peak where she is, but also Duanjian Peak, Yinjian Peak, etc.

The elders from various sword peaks often gather together to compete and discuss swordplay. Here, sword practitioners make friends with swords, exchange experiences, and jointly pursue the highest realm of swordsmanship.

The man in front of her was Mo Chenyu, the twelfth elder of Yinjian Peak. He was the only sword cultivator in Qingyun Sect who could be on equal footing with Ye Qiushuang, making her feel very satisfied in the competition.

In general competitions, there were wins and losses, draws and exchanges between Ye Qiu Shuang and him.

Mo Chenyu took a deep breath, and his eyes instantly became sharp, like a sword about to be unsheathed.

That sharp gaze seemed to be able to penetrate everything, making people feel his inner determination and resolve.

He gripped the sword tightly in his hand, his fingers turning slightly white, revealing his inner tension and excitement.

The aura on his body continued to rise, like surging waves, hitting the surrounding air wave after wave.

Ye Qiu Shuang still looked calm, steady and unshakable.

She stood there quietly, emitting a peaceful and powerful aura.

Her eyes were as calm as water, as if nothing in the world could affect her mood.

She held the sword gently in her hand, as if it was not a weapon but a part of her body.

The two stood facing each other again, and the air around them seemed to freeze. Time seemed to stop at this moment, and there were only the two of them. Their eyes met, as if they were having a silent conversation.

A moment later, Mo Chenyu took the lead and attacked Ye Qiushuang with his sword like a violent storm. His movements were as fast as lightning, and the shadows of his swords were like countless meteors, instantly illuminating the entire space.

Ye Qiu Shuang was not in a hurry. With a light wave of the sword in her hand, Mo Chenyu's attack was dissolved into nothingness.

The two sides fought back and forth, sword shadows intertwined, and every move and every style contained endless power. Their swords seemed to have life, dancing in the air.

The other elders from Jianfeng were also watching from the sidelines, their eyes filled with admiration and amazement, all of them were impressed by their superb swordsmanship.

As the battle continued, beads of sweat gradually appeared on Mo Chenyu's forehead and his breathing became a little rapid.

But his eyes became more determined, and Ye Qiu Shuang also felt Mo Chenyu's fighting spirit, and she also did not dare to slack off.

Finally, after a fierce competition, the two ended in a tie again.

Mo Chenyu sighed and a helpless smile appeared on his face.

"Xiaoye, it seems that the competition between you and me will continue." His voice was full of emotion and expectation.

Ye Qiu Shuang nodded slightly, "I'm at your service any time."

After their competition, the elders from other sword peaks sparred with each other, while Ye Qiu Shuang and Mo Chen Yu watched from the sidelines.

Mo Chenyu patted her shoulder and said, "Xiaoye, are you interested in taking a two-person team mission to practice?"

Ye Qiu Shuang agreed directly. She nodded and said, "Okay, then you go and answer it. I'll assist you this time." Her voice was concise and decisive.

"That's very nice." Mo Chenyu was very satisfied, "I'll help you next time."

"Yeah." The reason why Ye Qiu Shuang was so frank with him was because she could feel that Mo Chenyu's feelings for her were very pure and he only regarded her as a friend and nothing else. This was extremely precious.

Except for her, all the elders of other sword peaks of Qingyun Sect are men.

When Ye Qiu Shuang first competed with them, they were all a little cautious and didn't dare to use their full strength (although they later realized that even if they used their full strength, they still couldn't beat her).

Only Mo Chenyu completely threw aside these concerns, truly respected her, and tried his best to compete with her every time.

Although he did not practice the ruthless way, his world was very pure. Apart from the way of the sword, there was little else, so Ye Qiu Shuang was willing to befriend him.

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"The sword's heart is clear and reflects the horizon, and the focus on the sword is boundless. There is no fear of distance in the pursuit of the ultimate, and the peak will bloom with beauty."

"Sister, do you think I should title this poem "Sword Heart to the Way"? "

Murong Jin pestered Ye Qiu Shuang, with a smile on his face, and talked to himself.

"This way...it will form a trilogy of swordplay together with my other two poems, "The Quest for the Way of the Sword" and "The Ultimate Sword Rhythm."

Ye Qiu Shuang ignored him. Thinking that the time had come, she prepared to fly away on her sword, but was rarely stopped by Murong Jin.

Murong Jin's eyes were complicated: "Sister, you're going to fool around with that wild man again, don't you want me anymore?"

It took Ye Qiu Shuang a while to react before she realized that the "wild man" he was talking about was Mo Chenyu.

"If you were like him and didn't have that kind of feeling for me, honestly, I couldn't ignore you."

Her words were a response to Murong Jin's previous question.

Murong Jin seemed very disappointed with her answer: "Sister, how do you know that person doesn't have that kind of feelings for you?"

He seemed to sigh: "Sister, you are too naive. All men are the same. If he doesn't have that kind of feeling for you, he won't ask you out so often."

Ye Qiu Shuang said seriously: "It is disrespectful for you to speculate about other people without authorization. I know Mo Chenyu's character better than you do. You don't need to worry about it."

She practiced the ruthless way, which made her more sensitive to all kinds of emotions. What's more, if Mo Chenyu really had any ill intentions, her cultivation was even higher than his, so he couldn't do anything to her.

So, after she finished speaking, she walked around him and prepared to leave, but Murong Jin grabbed the corner of her clothes again.

He bit his lower lip tightly, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke in a low voice: "Sister, if I really return to my previous position as a younger brother and don't do anything that crosses the line, will you really pay attention to me and get along with me like before?"

Ye Qiu Shuang was surprised, but still nodded: "Of course."

In fact, Murong Jin didn't think it through, but was helpless.

One thousand years, two thousand years, three thousand years... He has stayed with her long enough. Murong Jin has completely given up and realized that Ye Qiu Shuang would not like him.

Instead of letting Ye Qiu Shuang ignore him and retreat to the position of a friend, his sister can at least pay attention to him.

"Then sister, you really just treat Mo Chenyu as a friend and won't fall in love with anyone else, right?"

When Murong Jin called her "sister" this time, there was less desire and flirting in his voice. Instead, he really treated her as a sister, as if it was just a simple name.

Ye Qiu Shuang noticed this subtle change and felt inexplicably relieved: "Of course, I practice the ruthless way. If I fall in love with someone else and my heart is broken, I won't be so stupid."