Xing Zuo naturally took the news very seriously.

The news of the gathering at the pear tree on the back mountain quickly spread throughout the sect.

Some disciples saw the commotion on the back mountain and were on their way to investigate.

Some who had been in seclusion were forcibly pulled out.

Xing Zuo carried an elderly man who looked frail and near death on his back and quickly ran towards the back of the mountain.

The old woman cursed loudly from Xing Zuo's back: "Xing Zuo, you brat, put me down! Your senior sister is buried up to her nose in the dirt, why are you still messing with me?"

The old woman's name was Gu Ming, and she was the senior sister of Xing Zuo and his group of disciples.

Due to limited aptitude, he already lacked the strength to continue cultivating after reaching the initial stage of the Out-of-Body Realm.

He is currently over 1400 years old, while the lifespan limit for those in the Out-of-Body Realm is only 1500 years.

Saying that his nose was buried in the earth is quite an apt description.

Xing Zuo shook his head firmly and said, "Senior Brother Shenqing has given orders that even if someone is already buried in the ground, as long as they have a breath left, they must be carried to the back mountain."

"What kind of trouble is that brat causing?"

"I don't know, but I imagine it must be a great opportunity that will affect everyone."

The Shu Mountain Sword Sect isn't very large; at the full speed of these sword cultivators, they could arrive in almost the blink of an eye.

Xing Zuo and Gu Ming had already seen the snow-white pear tree while they were talking.

Gu Ming was somewhat dazed, and tears welled up in her slightly cloudy eyes.

That was my favorite place to go.

If it weren't for the fear of breaking the rules, I would have liked to be buried there after I die.

As if sensing his senior sister's thoughts behind him, Xing Zuo said softly, "Senior sister, just hang in there a little longer. With your junior brother here, you'll definitely break through to the Nascent Soul Realm soon."

Gu Ming chuckled softly, "I've been bedridden for many years, and I've actually had enough of living. If it weren't for the miraculous food of that junior brother I've never met, I probably would have passed away a few months ago."

Confined to my sickbed, I felt life slipping away.

Looking at my once jet-black and shiny hair, now it has turned white and withered.

Watching my fair and smooth skin turn sallow and loose.

When he saw his junior brother, with whom he had spent nearly a thousand years, he was still as handsome as he had been in his youth.

The psychological gap she experienced had already led her to contemplate suicide.

If it weren't for the fear of upsetting her two junior brothers, whom she had practically raised, she certainly wouldn't be counting down the days like this.

The two were among the last to arrive.

After they landed on the ground, both of them lost the ability to think.

All the disciples could only see that constantly flitting figure.

Even if none of the disciples knew the term "preaching" at that moment, they all knew that this was the most important opportunity they had ever encountered in their lives.

Didn't you see that your sect leader and ancestor are sitting cross-legged and watching attentively?

...

Ye Feng himself wasn't that familiar with the Dugu Nine Swords.

At first, I just wanted to fulfill my dream of becoming a martial arts hero.

As I've grown older, that dream has long since vanished without a trace.

Today's performance, which happened to coincide with the occasion, was merely playful in nature.

Under the influence of that mysterious state, I seemed to rediscover my childlike innocence.

All I think about is practicing, practicing, and practicing some more.

As he practiced the technique repeatedly, his proficiency with it continued to increase.

Until the execution of each move began to be completely unrestrained.

No longer fixated on whether it's the sword-breaking style or the palm-breaking style.

No longer fixated on whether the moves are connected correctly.

He does whatever comes to mind, and his sword pierces wherever he thinks of.

All the CPUs watching the disciples were running at full speed, afraid of missing any detail.

Some disciples of average talent had already closed their eyes and entered a state of enlightenment amidst endless frustration.

Those with better aptitude are also squeezing every last drop of their potential, even if it's just for a second glance.

Everyone knows what they will miss if they enter a state of enlightenment at this moment.

Tears welled up in Gu Ming's eyes.

After 1400 years of searching for the Way, she finally found the ideal Way in her heart at this moment.

This kind of fighting style is the most perfect swordsmanship in my heart!

If I hear the Way in the morning, I can die content in the evening.

Gu Ming slowly closed her eyes, as if all her reluctance was released at this moment, and the spiritual power in her body gradually disappeared.

Xing Zuo felt his senior sister's aura disappear behind him, and his mind was greatly shaken.

But it was as if some magical force held his gaze firmly fixed on Ye Feng.

I was tormented by a mixture of immense sorrow and the joy of enlightenment.

Until a blinding white light filled his soul, he closed his eyes and entered a state of enlightenment.

...

...

"Left left, left left."

"Zuo Zuo, it's time for you to get up."

Xing Zuo seemed to hear a voice calling his name.

Zuo Zuo, what a familiar name.

Ever since I was ten years old, I have not allowed anyone to call me by my nickname.

Slowly opening his eyes, Xing Zuo saw a familiar pretty face.

Bright, expressive eyes, and a charming beauty mark under her eye.

Two thick, sword-like eyebrows gave this otherwise charming face a heroic air.

Xing Zuo exclaimed in disbelief, "Senior...Senior Sister?! Weren't you already..."

Is this Gu Ming, my senior sister who has walked with me through a thousand years?!

Didn't she just transform into a Daoist being?

Why did she come back to life?

Why does she look like this?

Am I dreaming, or am I in some strange place?

Gu Ming chuckled and patted Xing Zuo's head, just as she had patted that chubby little guy a thousand years ago.

"What, do you really want your senior sister to die?"

...

Gu Ming never expected that her amazing junior brother could be so amazing.

After finally seeing the "Tao" that she had been pursuing in her heart, she was ready to die peacefully.

Unexpectedly, all the spiritual energy in his body condensed into a seed in that instant.

As one gains enlightenment, the seed gradually sprouts, grows, blossoms, and bears fruit...

In a mere instant, he broke through five levels and reached the advanced stage of the Nascent Soul Realm!

His body, which was like rotten wood, miraculously came back to life the moment he ascended to a higher realm!

Looking at my fair and tender skin, and poking my face full of collagen...

I've never even seen such a scene in my dreams!

Xing Zuo stammered, "No...no! How could I possibly want my senior sister to die?! I hope you can stay with me until the end of time!"

Oh~~~~~~!

"Shh!"

Wow!

"I never expected you to be like this, Senior Brother Xing!"

A chorus of cheers erupted, and Xing Zuo instantly snapped back to reality.

Holy crap!

What are you all doing?!

All that came into view were his teachers and brothers from a thousand years ago.

Judging from their imposing sword intent, it's clear they've gained a great deal this time.

Gu Ming slapped Xing Zuo on the back of the head and laughed angrily, "What are you saying, brat? You're this old and you still have such a wicked heart?"

This story is a bit melodramatic, but not unbelievable.

Xing Zuo, who came to the mountain as a child, was taken care of by his senior sister Gu Ming until he grew into a strong and upright man.

We practiced swordsmanship together, endured punishments together, admired flowers together, and fought enemies together.

It's not surprising that feelings develop between people.

But as time went by, everything changed.

A spirited young man began to emerge, and his status in the sect continued to rise.

A person whose talent is limited becomes disheartened and begins to age.

The story that could have unfolded came to an abrupt end.

Even if Xing Zuo didn't care, Gu Ming would never accept it.

Xing Zuo didn't think much of it since his old buddies all knew about his situation.

But seeing his junior brother Ye Feng's eyes shining with a burning gossip spirit, he couldn't help but feel embarrassed.

I wanted to say something, but the words just wouldn't come out.

Then, he let out a soft sigh.

He clasped his hands together and bowed solemnly to Ye Feng.

"Thanks!"