Ten years have passed, and we are separated by life and death. I try not to think of you, but I can't forget you!

Her hair is as white as snow as she walks hurriedly, following her heart, but where is she going?

On a certain blue asteroid, Mo Tianyun disguised himself as a weathered, white-haired old man, wandering the world like a lone crane, making the world his home.

In his heart, Shen Xiyue was probably no longer alive.

The current appearance of the Tianyun Galaxy Cluster is a result of the battle between Xiyue and the Zerg.

Mo Tianyun was unaware that Xi Yue had been rescued by his grandfather, the Grandfather of Light, and was also unaware of that epic battle of the universe.

He is now all alone, and he is no longer as naive and half-dead as he used to be.

Perhaps silence was more painful than despair. He wandered aimlessly through the universe, going wherever the wind took him, visiting galaxies and planets, observing the cosmos with a keen eye.

This was the second time that Shen Xiyue had given him life. Although he wanted to end it all, he couldn't squander the life that Xiyue had left him.

Because it's meaningless.

Why not take a good look at this world and this universe?

In the life that Xiyue gave me, I seek the meaning of existence.

The civilization on this planet is very primitive, much more primitive than the reddish-brown planetary civilization he encountered a few days ago during the Zerg invasion.

It is an agrarian civilization that has not even developed into an industrial civilization.

In general, this civilization's economic characteristics were that it was primarily based on agriculture, with commerce and handicrafts playing a far less significant role than agriculture.

The entire civilization was still in a state of division, and had not truly achieved harmony and unity. They even had a planet that was flat and round.

This planet is home to many feudal lords who rule over their lands and people, forming feudal separatist regimes.

On this planet, there is a single continent, but it is home to hundreds of different countries of varying sizes, all vying for imperial supremacy. Externally, dynasties are vying for power, while internally, feudal territories are constantly fragmented.

This decentralized political power has also led to the decentralized development of the economy.

Mo Tianyun had only learned about this rudimentary form of agricultural civilization in history before, but now he finally witnessed it with his own eyes.

With his advanced knowledge of science and technology, as well as his own immense power, if he were to display his strength, it would be a devastating blow to every aspect of this planet!

However, there are still things on this planet that attract him.

That is, the most primitive martial arts!

That's right. Because the entire planet is in the era of agricultural civilization and has not yet developed firearms, the most powerful forces on this planet are the so-called cold weapon armies and martial arts masters.

Among them, martial arts masters are divided into different levels according to their strength.

From lowest to highest, they are: Unranked, Third-rate Master, Second-rate Master, First-rate Master, Transcendent Realm, Earth Realm, Heaven Realm, Saint Realm, and the highest level, God Realm!

Before reaching the Transcendent Realm, the journey from being mediocre to first-rate is called the Mortal Realm.

The highest level of martial arts master is currently the Saint Realm master, while the God Realm master is an ideal martial arts realm, and no one on the entire planet has reached the God Realm.

On this planet, all martial arts masters believe that by entering the Divine Realm, they can break through the sky and ascend to the Upper Realm. In their dreams, it is a more advanced world where no one's strength is lower than that of the Divine Realm!

This information was obtained by Mo Tianyun when he first arrived on this planet, using his mental power to become invisible and enter the Cangwu Holy Land, one of the five great martial arts holy lands in the world. He then used his mental power to forcibly observe the most powerful Saint Realm expert in this martial arts holy land, and obtained it from his mind.

This was not difficult for Mo Tianyun; he managed to see all the memories of that Saint Realm expert without anyone noticing.

It turns out that, according to the unified realm classification in the universe, the so-called God Realm experts on this planet are merely genetically evolved martial artists whose spiritual power has just broken through the "Spirit Sea" level.

Indeed, in the former Tianyun Empire, a spiritual power at the "Spirit Sea" level was enough to control an epic battle mech and could even qualify one as a colonel-level officer, so one's strength was not weak.

However, there are no combat mechs here. Even if a master of the Divine Realm were to appear, a single Extraordinary-level combat mech pilot could easily defeat the master of the Divine Realm and take control of the entire planet!

Martial arts realms below the Divine Realm, from mediocre to Saint Realm experts, are merely struggling at the two lowest levels of cosmic martial arts realms: Mortal Martial Artist and Initial Gene Evolution Martial Artist.

At the mountaintop, shrouded in mist, a tranquil and beautiful fairyland unfolds before your eyes. The sky is azure, the sun shines brightly, and the white clouds drift lightly, like fairies gently brushing by, making one yearn for such beauty.

As you enter the valley, you are surrounded by green trees, and the colorful flowers exude fragrance. Clear streams flow through the mountains, and ponds of emerald green lotus leaves are reflected in the water, giving off a refreshing atmosphere.

The clouds and mist on the mountaintop grew thicker and thicker, gradually enveloping the beautiful mountain peak. Seemingly hazy and indistinct, it became even more mysterious and enchanting, as if one had stepped into a dreamlike world.

An elderly man with white hair appeared on the mountaintop at some unknown time. He was thin but had an extraordinary demeanor, and his clothes fluttered in the wind, making him seem like a banished immortal.

"The scenery here is quite nice; it's a beautiful environment on this planet. Since we don't have anywhere else to go, why don't we stay here for a while?"

With a thought, Mo Tianyun manipulated his immense mental power to cut down the surrounding trees and pile them on the ground.

Then, it was carefully shaved into sections of wooden building materials, and with the help of the "Tianyun Smart Brain" solution, the prototype of a wooden house was quickly built.

Then Mo Tianyun collected a lot of waterproof straw and neatly arranged it on the roof.

Inside the wooden house was a hidden world; Mo Tianyun easily created a very stable little space.

The space is small, only a few hundred cubic kilometers.

Its size is just enough to accommodate the world's largest mountain.

Since we're going to be staying here for a while, we'll definitely need to install a lot of things in the house, most of which are the most luxurious furniture from the former Tianyun Empire.

When Xi Yue was still around, Mo Tianyun liked to cook with her. If you want to live here, you need a complete set of kitchen utensils.

A small kitchen alone contains tens of thousands of kitchen utensils and several stoves.

...

After the cabin was completed, Mo Tianyun settled down there.

He didn't know how long he would stay here. Perhaps one day, on a whim, he might leave this planet and continue his wandering journey to another place.

That said, what attracted him most about this planet was its most primitive martial arts.

Therefore, Mo Tianyun built a simple and unadorned wooden pavilion on this mountain peak, where he sat quietly, observing the entire planet with his spiritual power.

Like a reclusive sage, though he has never traveled to explore the world, he already knows the great affairs of the world in his heart!

Watching the world unfold, with heroes vying for supremacy and dynasties rising and falling, is quite fascinating.

1133 AD.

The Great Zhou Dynasty was besieged by five surrounding dynasties. It managed to hold out for half a year with all its strength, but in the end, the capital was breached by the allied forces of the five kingdoms.

That night, in a small underground ditch connecting the Great Zhou Palace to the outside of the city, an old woman with a dirty face emerged from the ditch, holding a child wrapped in a yellow bib in her arms.

"We have to leave quickly, or we'll be in big trouble if we're discovered! This is the King's bloodline inheritance. As long as the little prince is still alive, the Great Zhou Dynasty cannot be destroyed!"

Under the cover of night, the old woman, carrying the child, used her lightness skill to fly swiftly into the deep mountains and forests.

Five years later.

Outside a small house nestled against the mountain and beside the water in a remote town.

A young child was wielding a silver-white heavy sword with incredible skill!

This sword is incredibly heavy, weighing over 20 to 30 kilograms. It's a heavy sword forged from Xuan Yin Iron, and many adults can't even lift it with one hand!

However, it was easily danced by a child of about 5 years old.

If a martial arts master were to see such a talented child, he would surely take him as a disciple and have him inherit his mantle.

This child's name is Zhou Dongshan. He has never had a childhood since he was old enough to understand things.

Every day is spent practicing martial arts and swordsmanship.

He asked Grandma Rong, "Why can other children catch loaches, catch birds, and have water fights, but I have to practice swordsmanship every day?"

Grandma Rong said, "You are different from other children. You have a higher talent for martial arts. You were born to be a genius in martial arts, so you can't be compared with other children!"

For some reason, Zhou Dongshan could never understand why he was born with a stronger talent for martial arts than others.

He had to practice swordsmanship and light-body skills every day, and also meditate. He really wanted to play with other children as easily and freely as they did, but unfortunately, he never had the chance.

If he slacks off, his grandmother will beat him severely, deprive him of food, and make him practice for several more hours. Over time, he will not dare to slack off.

"With the sword as my heart, I point straight to heaven and earth. Unseen by any change, our hearts are in perfect harmony. In the heavens, I transform into a dragon; on earth, I become a unicorn. One thought, a heavenly sword; one thought, an earthly demon. It is all my heart. Who can see it? Day after day, through wind and rain, my heart remains unbroken. Unity is our foundation. The shadows of mountains fold and fold, and the past is yet to come!"

Again and again, the child never slacked off, year after year, day after day, until he finally grew into a young man.

Ten years have passed in the blink of an eye. A 15-year-old boy is keeping vigil by an old woman's bedside.

“Dongshan, ever since you were born, Granny Rong has been forcing you to learn all kinds of martial arts and practice mental techniques. I know you have been complaining for the past ten years or so. Why do I always force you to learn martial arts and not let you go out to play or interact with other children…”

Like a final burst of light before death, the old woman's face glowed with a faint halo, as if the setting sun had returned, casting a pale yellow hue.

She reached out her thin, bony hands and gently took the boy's hand in hers.

“You always ask me, where are your father and mother? I always tell you that they went far away and will come back to see us soon... But for more than 10 years, every holiday season, you stare at that muddy path ahead in disappointment time and time again. In your heart, you know that your father and mother will never come back…”

The boy remained silent.

Yes, when he was a child, he longed for his father and mother to come back to see him, but so many years have passed, how could he not understand that he no longer has a father and mother...

"That was 15 years ago. The five great kingdoms of Xiti, Chu, Banya, Haoxiu, and Dongyun joined forces to attack the Great Zhou Dynasty. In just half a year, they had already destroyed the entire Great Zhou Dynasty. And you were the first son of the Great Zhou Dynasty's King Zhou Sheng!"

"You bear the burden of the hatred of a destroyed kingdom. I am your father's confidant. I brought you out of the palace back then so that one day you could restore the kingdom and recreate the glorious era of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Therefore, your name is Zhou Dongshan, hoping that you can rise again!"

"From now on, while I'm gone, you'll be on your own to make your way in this world! Remember, you are the noble prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and restoring your kingdom is your only mission!"

After saying that, Grandma Rong's hand no longer had the strength to hold his, and she passed away.

The 15-year-old boy has taken on such a heavy responsibility at such a young age.

The pressure is immense; how can one person contend with the power of five dynasties?

He couldn't describe the feeling, but he couldn't sleep well every night. When the night was quiet, all the things Grandma Rong had taught him over the years would churn in his mind, and scenes from the past would replay in his mind.

"Dongshan, you've only barely reached the level of a second-rate master. Although your martial arts aren't particularly strong, as long as you don't cause any big trouble, it's enough to keep your life!"

"Above second-rate experts are first-rate experts, and above first-rate experts are Transcendent Realm experts, Earth Realm experts, Heaven Realm experts, and the world's most powerful Saint Realm experts!"

"If you can become a master of the Heavenly Realm, you will have the power to contend with a dynasty, and then there will be hope for the restoration of the kingdom. If you can become a master of the Saint Realm, the entire Great Zhou Dynasty will surely regain its glory!"

"As for those above the Saint Realm experts, there are the legendary God Realm experts! Since ancient times, only one person has touched that realm, and that is the Human King! But even that was only a mere touch of that realm!"

Those scenes from the past reappear in my mind.

Zhou Dongshan finally understood that in his life, he had to pursue a higher level of martial arts so that he would be able to get what he wanted and fulfill his mission.

At the summit, in a pavilion, stood an elderly man with white hair, none other than Mo Tianyun.

He had noticed this boy long ago.

"Interesting! Let's see what he achieves in the future!"

The Qin Dynasty.

Dongzhou, Cangcheng, the He family.

"Punching power of 110 jin (approximately 55 catties) is a failing grade!"

A boy of about fifteen or sixteen years old looked at the results of his strength test, clenched his fist, and smashed it against the wall in great resentment!

His fellow clansmen all mocked him for being a good-for-nothing.

"He Sheng, oh dear, how did our He family's genius become such a useless piece of trash!"

"You only have 110 pounds of punching power? Anyone you pick off on the street is stronger than you, you piece of trash!"

"What, you're not convinced? That's hilarious! Come and hit me if you dare! I think you're just a piece of trash, a genius? You don't deserve it!"

"Exactly! He's completely wasting so many resources. If I had had as many resources back then, I would already be a third-rate expert!"

Faced with the ridicule of the entire He clan, the boy could only clench his fists, endure the mockery, and leave!

Why is God doing this to me?!

The boy ran away, being pointed at and mocked by passersby. His chest was already soaked with tears of regret.

Two years ago, He Sheng was a renowned genius in the He family, hailed as the number one genius by the family, and had the potential to become a first-class master in the future!

Who would have thought that during another family outing to hunt wild beasts in the mountains behind the village, a huge tiger suddenly attacked him!

He Sheng exerted all his strength and unleashed his full potential, temporarily repelling the fierce tiger. However, this resulted in the rupture of his meridians, rendering him the number one useless member of the family.

He was originally the son of He Yun, the patriarch of the family, and with his exceptional martial arts talent, he had long been designated as the successor to the next patriarch.

Now that he has lost his talent and fallen to such a state, how can one not feel devastated?

He Sheng ran towards the back mountain. Ahead was an extremely deep cliff, surrounded by clouds and mist, with no bottom in sight. It was probably at least tens of thousands of meters high, and only a Transcendent Realm expert could jump down without injuring their body.

This time, the boy finally broke down. He didn't want to live anymore, so he jumped off the cliff!

But he regretted it soon after he jumped!

He regretted his impulsive actions, only to be ridiculed by others...

But it was too late; he could only accept his fate of death.

"Young man, I see you have extraordinary talent and are destined for great things! Do you want to die now? That would be a waste!"

The boy was in mid-air, as if he had seen a ghost. He saw an old man with white hair floating steadily in the air. No matter how fast he fell, the old man was able to keep parallel to him.

Especially since he didn't even move his mouth, yet he was able to convey the words to his heart. What kind of divine skill is this?

"Old sage, please save me! I was too impulsive just now, I don't want to die!"

"Sigh, what can I do? I'm too soft-hearted! It's simple for me to save you. Just promise me that you'll become a Transcendent Realm expert within three years, and I'll help you! If you fail, I can take your life at any time!"

"I do! I do!! I do!!!"

The boy was about to fall off the cliff, and he was about to wet himself. At that moment, he couldn't think about anything else. His only priority was to save his own life!

"rise!"

The white-haired old man revealed a cunning smile before saving the boy's life.

"Thank you, old sage!"

"Well, don't forget what you promised me: if you can't become a Transcendent Realm expert within three years, I will definitely come looking for you!"

Immediately, the boy noticed that the old man touched him, and a warm current flowed through his body, gradually repairing his damaged meridians!

What!

The boy was completely stunned. What kind of divine power was this?

Even his damaged martial arts meridians can be easily repaired with just a touch!

"He Sheng is grateful to the old immortal for saving his life and for repairing his martial arts meridians!"

After saying that, He Sheng slowly knelt down on the ground and kept kowtowing, as devout as he could be!

When he looked up again, he found that the old immortal had disappeared.

"Were you dreaming just now?"

He pinched his cheek, and damn, it hurt!

It seems I'm not dreaming.

"Oh, right, that old immortal just said that he needs to reach the Transcendent Realm within three years, or he will come to take his life!"

"Could this really be true?"

He Sheng was stunned!

"Perhaps that old immortal is still watching me, but I just haven't noticed. Three years? I'm not even afraid of death, so why would I be afraid of not becoming a master of the Transcendent Realm within three years?"

He Sheng made up his mind that he must become a master of the Transcendent Realm within three years!

In the sky, Mo Tianyun only glanced at him before leaving.

He should go and find the next person he is meant to be with.

They became his lab rats.

Yes, Mo Tianyun wasn't actually that kind-hearted; he didn't have the time or inclination to help others.

He was simply experimenting with martial arts, using small examples to illustrate larger principles, and refining his own path in martial arts.

Therefore, he needs enough "guinea pigs" to obtain "experimental data" and continue to refine his martial arts heart.

In particular, his spirit of bravery has not yet begun to change!

Although he doesn't need to rush, of the seven martial arts hearts he possesses, only the Courageous Heart has not yet begun to transform, so he naturally has to put in a lot of effort to help it undergo transformation.

On this planet, the most primitive martial arts exist, and all the practitioners are below the "Spirit Sea" level of spiritual power. They have never been exposed to firearms. Therefore, testing one's courage and martial spirit on this planet might have surprising effects.

...

Back home, He Sheng tossed and turned all night, unable to fall asleep.

What he witnessed during the day left him with some reservations.

He could not ignore the old immortal's words, because the old immortal's methods were too terrifying. If he did not follow the rules, he would definitely lose his life in three years!

One day, one week, one month, one year...

Mo Tianyun left countless traces on this planet. He helped too many martial artists who had suffered hardships but still harbored a strong desire for martial arts.

Among them are the strong and the so-called weak.

But no matter what, none of them are as strong as him!

On the summit of a certain mountain.

"I have been on this planet for over 200 years, and I have focused on individuals and helped 4,523 people..."

Mo Tianyun began to summarize what he had gained on this planet.

"The one who achieved the most was Lin Shentian, who reached the Saint Realm in 40 years. Next was Zhou Dongshan, who also reached the Saint Realm in 150 years, completing his plan to restore his kingdom, and even later establishing the Dongshan Holy Land..."

"And then there's He Sheng. His fate was the most arduous. He always broke through in desperate situations, stepping into one major realm after another, becoming a Transcendent Realm expert, an Earth Realm expert, and finally, when he died peacefully in his old age, he was already a Heaven Realm expert..."

"I believe that if He Sheng can awaken the heart of a strong person, it will definitely be a heart of courage and martial prowess!"

"Because those with a courageous heart always break free from constraints at crucial moments and forge a higher path. Therefore, a courageous heart is about constantly pushing one's limits, surpassing oneself time and time again, and conquering oneself!"

"Perhaps I also need to be like him, overcome my past self, and embrace a new life, so that my courage can be transformed!"