42: The last "one"

"Ancestor, I'm back."

Arriving before the towering, broken sword steles, Su Xuan called out softly.

The next moment, space shattered, and a phantom appeared before Su Xuan.

Clad in green, her figure was graceful, and her beauty was unparalleled.

It was none other than Great Evolution Ancestor.

"Su Xuan, you've returned in just one day. That's efficient."

Great Evolution Ancestor's face bloomed with a brilliant smile. For a moment, the world seemed to lose some of its color.

From this, Su Xuan could tell how peerlessly elegant Great Evolution Ancestor was in her youth.

"...Ancestor, actually, I returned yesterday."

Su Xuan scratched his head awkwardly, whispering.

"Then why didn't you come to me? Slackening off?"

Great Evolution Ancestor's expression changed instantly, her eyes widening as she glared at Su Xuan.

"Ancestor, I was too tired yesterday and didn't want to Cultivate."

Su Xuan said directly. He could tell at a glance that Ancestor was just joking with him.

"Hmm... I can understand. Starting today, Cultivate properly."

Great Evolution Ancestor's voice returned to its gentle tone.

Su Xuan nodded.

"Ancestor, I plan to Cultivate the remaining nine fundamental Sword Intents today."

"Cultivate them. With your Sword Heart Clarity, your talent in the Way of the Sword is extremely high. For you, this isn't difficult."

As her voice fell, Great Evolution Ancestor waved her sleeve, and a bamboo grove, a teacup, a stone chair, and an ancient zither appeared beside her.

The next moment, Great Evolution Ancestor was already sipping tea.

Too terrifying...

Although it wasn't the first time he had seen Great Evolution Ancestor use such a method, Su Xuan still found it incredibly unbelievable.

He wondered when he would reach that Realm?

Su Xuan shook his head, walked to the sword stele, and began to comprehend the remaining nine fundamental Sword Intents.

With his Sword Heart Clarity talent, Su Xuan possessed extremely high aptitude in the Way of the Sword.

In just half a day, Su Xuan had fully comprehended all nine of the remaining fundamental Sword Intents.

"Heaven's Evolution is Forty-Nine, and humanity escapes with one. Now, I have obtained this forty-nine..."

"However, although each fundamental Sword Intent is very strong, together they don't seem to unleash even more terrifying power... Is it because the 'one' is missing?"

Su Xuan muttered to himself, discovering the flaw in the Great Evolution Nine Swords.

"Ancestor, what exactly is that 'one', and where is it?"

Su Xuan looked at Great Evolution Ancestor, who was gently playing the zither nearby.

"Half a day, nine fundamental Sword Intents. Not bad, your talent is excellent."

Regarding Su Xuan's performance, Great Evolution Ancestor first praised him, then slowly began:

"As for that 'one', it is still a bit too far for you right now..."

"Ancestor, tell me first, then I'll have something to strive for, won't I?"

Su Xuan said with a smile.

Having witnessed the terror of the Great Evolution Nine Swords, Su Xuan was genuinely interested in that 'one'.

"Hmm... Since you want to know, what's the harm in telling you?"

"That 'one' is the Reincarnation Sword Intent."

Great Evolution Ancestor paused, then spoke softly:

"According to my investigations in my previous life, that 'one' is precisely in the Reincarnation Sea of the Reincarnation Realm, one of the Three Thousand Worlds."

"However, that Reincarnation Sea is exceptionally mysterious and perilous. To enter, one would need at least the cultivation of a Saint..."

"Hiss... Reincarnation Realm, that seems to be one of the Ten Ancient Realms of the Three Thousand Worlds... It's an existence far beyond the Dao Xuan World..."

"The final 'one' is actually in the Reincarnation Sea within the Reincarnation Realm...?"

"And one needs to be a Saint-level Cultivator to enter..."

"It's a long and arduous journey..."

Hearing Great Evolution Ancestor's words, Su Xuan was somewhat startled.

It seemed that the final 'one' was indeed still a bit far for him at the moment.

He must not be impatient; he needed to plan things out slowly.

"What? Su Xuan, are you a little scared?"

Great Evolution Ancestor smiled, a hint of playfulness appearing on her flawless face.

Only a Saint was even qualified to approach that 'one'. This was indeed a bit daunting for ordinary Cultivators.

Su Xuan took a deep breath, his gaze profound.

"Ancestor, I will find the final 'one'."

"I definitely will."

"And that day won't be far off."

Su Xuan spoke calmly, his tone filled with self-confidence.

Hmm?

Seeing Su Xuan's expression, Great Evolution Ancestor's beautiful eyes gleamed with a strange brilliance.

This kind of confidence...

It seemed she hadn't misjudged this boy after all...

"Good, Ancestor believes in you."

Great Evolution Ancestor said with a smile.

Then, Su Xuan began to Cultivate before Great Evolution Ancestor's ice coffin.

He used the Chaos Qi emitted by his Chaotic Divine Demon Body and the Chaos Green Lotus phenomenon to help Great Evolution Ancestor restore her Physical Body.

While Su Xuan cultivated, Great Evolution Ancestor stood by, quietly watching him.

Hmm?

Suddenly.

Great Evolution Ancestor's expression tightened slightly.

As Su Xuan cultivated, the phenomenon behind him emerged, clearly visible to Great Evolution Ancestor.

The Chaos Green Lotus evolved into the Three Thousand Worlds, magnificent mountains and rivers rose and fell, and Immortal Kings sat high in the Ninth Heaven.

A hazy immortal light enveloped Su Xuan's entire body.

It made Su Xuan's already handsome and jade-like face appear even more ethereal and transcendent, like a banished immortal.

"Hiss, Chaos Green Lotus, Immortal King Descending to the Ninth Heaven, two Great Emperor phenomena...

...When did this boy become so terrifying?"

Even Great Evolution Ancestor, who once traversed the Three Thousand Worlds, couldn't help but exclaim in amazement at Su Xuan's current state.

In those years, she had seen many Prides of the Heavens with the potential of a Great Emperor.

But if they were compared to Su Xuan, they would instantly appear incredibly dim.

"This boy, Su Xuan, his talent is the greatest I've seen in a hundred thousand years. It's truly terrifying..."

Great Evolution Ancestor couldn't help but exclaim.

Half an hour later, Su Xuan opened his eyes, inhaled the cold air in the space, and his mind instantly became much clearer.

These past few days, Su Xuan had noticed that the environment at Ancestor's place seemed more suitable for cultivation.

"Ancestor, why do I feel that my cultivation speed is faster here with you?"

Su Xuan asked, puzzled.

"Hehe, Su Xuan, do you see that coffin?

That was crafted from ten-thousand-year-old profound ice, containing a trace of the Dao of Heaven and Earth.

Cultivating around it naturally yields twice the results with half the effort."

Great Evolution Ancestor explained with a smile to Su Xuan.

"So that's how it is." Su Xuan understood.

"Then can I stay here to Cultivate every day?"

"If you wish, you can."

Great Evolution Ancestor did not refuse Su Xuan; on the contrary, she was very happy for Su Xuan to do so.

After all, Su Xuan was a treasure to her.

If Su Xuan truly cultivated here every day, she could complete her "Nirvana" ahead of schedule in less than a month...

"Then I shall humbly accept."

Su Xuan smiled, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

Cultivating here was not only quiet but also increased his cultivation speed, and he could also help Great Evolution Ancestor restore her Physical Body... It was simply killing multiple birds with one stone!

Therefore, Su Xuan immediately decided.

From now on, he would Cultivate here.