The old man suddenly looked up, a sharp glint in his cloudy eyes: "What did you say?"
Shen Yunhao remained silent for a long time before clasping his hands and saying, "Since this great formation was set up by your master, yet you are so determined to go out and avenge him... I dare to guess that this great formation was either set up by your master before his death, or... knowing that death was inevitable, you set up this great formation to trap him here!"
The old man frowned and nodded. "So what if it is?"
“In that case, I understand!” Shen Yunhao’s gaze was intense as he said, word by word, “The answer is not the shadow itself, but the meaning it represents! The shadow is the ‘self’ under the light! The true answer to the question left by your master is the ‘self’!”
"Self?" The old man frowned.
“That’s right!” Shen Yunhao said firmly. “The more you try to find out what your ‘self’ is, the more you will lose your true self in the process, be blinded by hatred, and drift further and further away from your true ‘self’! It’s like chasing a shadow against the light, all in vain!”
"The more you let go of your obsession with 'revenge,' 'power,' and 'who am I,' and stop deliberately pursuing them, the clearer your mind becomes, allowing you to return to your true self and get closer to your purest self! Just like a positive light source, the shadow naturally follows!"
At this point, Shen Yunhao took a deep breath, "So, senior, what your master truly wanted you to understand was 'letting go'! Let go of that vengeful obsession that has accumulated over hundreds of years and almost become your inner demon! Only by letting go can you escape the cage that has trapped you!"
His calm words, however, resonated like a powerful bell, causing the old man's heart and mind to tremble violently!
He sat motionless on the rock, his cloudy eyes unfocused, repeatedly repeating Shen Yunhao's words: "Let go... let go of your obsession... let go of your hatred..."
At this moment, Shen Yunhao turned to look in the direction of the valley entrance, as if he could see through the mountain wall and see the stone door and the first line of the couplet.
"If I'm not mistaken, this couplet at the valley entrance should also have been set by your master!"
"Isn't yesterday just an obsession? Letting go of yesterday is simply advising our elders to let go of their obsessions."
The moment the words were spoken, the entire valley seemed to tremble slightly!
It wasn't an earthquake, but rather an invisible shackle that had been binding this place, which seemed to be groaning as it loosened!
At the same time, on the bare stone pillar to the left of the stone gate, a strange law seemed to emerge, leaving another line of words on it in the same calligraphic style...
Yesterday cannot be retained, for if it is, it will all be in vain.
If you can let go of your obsession, letting go is gaining!
This is the real second line!
This is also the true exit.
Now, the old master's intentions are clear.
Knowing that the opposing forces were powerful, he couldn't bear to see his disciple go astray because of revenge, so he set up a barrier and deliberately left this riddle for the old man to solve.
The old man has only two ways to get out of this place.
First, let go of your obsessions and hatred.
Secondly, one must become powerful enough to break through the barrier with sheer strength.
Either way, the aim is to prevent the old man from prematurely seeking trouble with his enemies and thus courting death...
But……
Upon hearing these words, the old man's excitement and understanding lasted only a moment.
The light in his eyes quickly dimmed, replaced by a deeper pain and struggle.
"Let go? You make it sound so easy..."
At that moment, an incomparably powerful aura emanated from the old man. Under the immense pressure, Shen Yunhao felt the entire valley tremble slightly!
This aura... is actually no weaker than Nie Qingshuang's!
In other words, this old man is at least a super strong expert at the Void Realm!
Ning Yuyao frowned and subtly stepped in front of Shen Yunhao, quietly holding the jade talisman that recorded Nie Qingshuang's sword energy in her palm.
Shen Yunhao's complexion was also not very good.
If the other party gets angry and really decides to target the two younger ones... then the only option will be to forcibly wake up the brat...
However, the old man did not seem to have any intention of attacking them. He simply looked up at the barrier outside the valley, his eyes returning to their coldness.
"How can one forget a deep-seated hatred? How can one cultivate oneself if one knows of an enemy but does not seek revenge?"
"Since Master has sent me with this formation, then I can only do my utmost to break through it and avenge Master!"
Only then did the old man turn his gaze back to Shen Yunhao and the other man.
However, before he could speak, Shen Yunhao quickly jumped out and said, "Senior! I have a way! Although you can't get out, we have no obsessions and can get out. As long as you tell me the name of your enemy, I will help you take revenge!"
"..."
The words left both Ning Yuyao and the old man stunned.
The old man's cultivation level was at least at the Void Realm, so his master's cultivation level must also be at least at the Void Realm, or even higher, right?
The one who could kill his master...
Letting Shen Yunhao seek revenge, isn't that a bit...?
The old man glanced at him quietly. "I think it would be more reliable for you to stay here and cultivate for over a thousand years, just like me..."
"..."
A joke eased the atmosphere considerably, and the old man, realizing there was no hope of leaving, did not hold a grudge.
"However... if that little girl beside you agrees to leave the Moon Palace and become my disciple, I'm ninety percent confident I can succeed in my revenge!"
Putting down one person while praising another—that's classic PUA.
Shen Yunhao scratched his head and chuckled dryly, "My wife was raised by her master since childhood, and they have a deep bond. Naturally, she would never do such a rebellious thing, but this junior..."
"Forget about you! You have some intelligence, but you've used it all on your glib tongue. Asking you to avenge me would only bring shame to our sect..."
"..."
"However, I am a person who clearly distinguishes between gratitude and resentment. You have helped me a lot today, so tell me, what do you want?"
I thought Shen Yunhao would ask for an exorbitant price, but to my surprise, he shook his head while holding the Spirit-Nourishing Mushroom in his hand. "Senior's willingness to bestow this Spirit-Nourishing Mushroom is already a great favor to me. I am grateful beyond words, how could I dare to have any covetous thoughts?"
The old man, who didn't want to hear this, frowned. "All this empty talk. He's not carefree when he should be. Never mind!"
As he spoke, he looked Shen Yunhao up and down a few times, "You also use a sword, show me a few moves?"
Upon hearing this, Ning Yuyao quickly nudged Shen Yunhao's shoulder, "Husband, the senior is so generous and kind in giving us his guidance. Husband should do his best and perform well!"
Even Ning Yuyao, who is usually aloof, started saying polite things, which is enough to show how much she values this matter.
It's not that guidance from the Void Realm is so rare for Shen Yunhao; it's more about representing someone's attitude!
These incredibly powerful beings, who have lived for countless years, would not casually offer advice if they did not have a sense of respect for them.
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