Supreme Sword Exalt

The old blind man rubbed his wooden stick, feeling a bit emotional. “In this regard, you’re not quite like me.”

Gu Han pondered. “Senior, do you also have someone you love?”

The old man’s expression became gentle. How could I not? She was a truly great beauty!

Without hesitation, Gu Han took out the bodhi seed and presented it to the old blind man. “Senior, she is inside this right now. Is there a way to save her?”

Gu Han had only met the old blind man twice, yet he trusted him more than anyone else.

The old blind man’s expression turned grave. “This is—”

In the blink of an eye, more cracks burst open on that wooden stick, and that overbearing, heaven-defying sword intent seemed on the verge of running wild again.

The old blind man sighed and calmed the sword intent once more. “Where did you get this?”

Gu Han recounted his encounter with the old monk.

The old blind man was silent for a long time. “What a grand gesture! To casually give away something like this, not only is that Buddhist friend’s origin extraordinary, but his temperament and breadth of mind are also immeasurably vast!”

After thinking for a moment, Gu Han didn’t mention that Yan Qianjue had said the old monk was petty.

The old blind man warned gravely, “Put it away. Remember this above all else. Until you have enough strength, you must never reveal this lightly. Not even to your closest, most beloved, and most trusted people. Otherwise, it will doom both you and them.”

Of course, Gu Han trusted him. “Senior, what exactly is this bodhi seed?”

The old blind man sighed. “It carries a wisp of immortal aura.”

Gu Han had a vague thought. He recalled that Ling Ya had also mentioned something about the aura of immortality the other day. “Aura of immortality? What is that? What do cultivators cultivate for? To live longer?”

The old blind man nodded. “Yes. The greatest benefit for a cultivator upon breaking through each realm is the increase in lifespan. But you must understand, the Dao has no end, yet human power has limits.

“No matter how talented or fortunate you are, there will come a day when you can no longer break through and your lifespan runs out. Immortality is the lifelong pursuit of all cultivators in this world. One who attests to immortality exists alongside the Dao!”

Gu Han listened, only half-understanding.

The old blind man smiled. “Don’t overthink it. These things are too far away for you. Although this bodhi seed only carries a wisp of an immortal Aura, it is still a supreme treasure that countless people dream of!”

Gu Han’s heart leaped with joy. “Senior, can this bodhi seed save her?”

The old blind man shook his head. “No. The aura of immortality can only prevent her from dissipating further. Saving her would be very difficult!”

Gu Han’s heart sank heavily, turning deathly pale. “Why... Why?”

The old blind man shook his head. “She is a Heavenly Demon. Even if her physical body is destroyed, it can be rebuilt. If her soul scatters, as long as a wisp of a remnant remains, there is a chance to restore it.

“Although difficult, there is still a glimmer of hope. However, she walks the path of emotionlessness. Even if you revive her, her nature will never change.”

A Heavenly Demon was meant to be emotionless, yet she retained her emotions. Like water and fire, they were inherently contradictory. Even if he somehow revived her, she would once again face the crisis of dissipating because she refused to walk the emotionless path.

To save her, Gu Han had to get to the root of the problem. Yet not even someone as knowledgeable as the old blind man had ever seen a Heavenly Demon or a similar existence return to being a normal person. He hadn’t even heard of it.

Gu Han’s gaze dimmed. “There’s really no way?”

The old blind man shook his head. “Not necessarily. There are countless secrets and unknowns throughout the heavens and myriad realms, beneath the boundless Great Dao. My knowledge is limited, so I only know a small portion.

“The scenery you see depends on where you stand. When your cultivation reaches a certain height and your strength reaches a certain level, there will be no more secrets left in the world for you. You have time. She also has time. Take it slowly. With time comes hope.”

Gu Han fell silent. Time... Hope... He’s right! If one can become a Heavenly Demon, then surely the reverse is also possible! Qian Ye probably doesn’t know either, but surely someone would! And there’s Ah Sha! Is Soul Deficiency truly an incurable flaw?

In the end, it’s just that I’m too weak and my knowledge too shallow! As long as I keep getting stronger, I will manage somehow! Even if I have to search the heavens and tread through the myriad realms, I will definitely find a way to save them!

Thinking of this, the despondency that had accumulated in his heart for so long vanished completely.

He respectfully bowed to the old blind man. “Thank you for showing me the way, Senior!”

Upon seeing Gu Han regain his confidence so quickly, the old man said approvingly, “That’s rare. These ten years of human tribulation have slowed your cultivation progress, but what you have gained is something a thousand or ten thousand years could not have bought.”

Gu Han felt fortunate. Without these ten years of human tribulation, he would never have learned the Mortal World Intent. Nor would he have met Mo Chenyin or found his last chance to save her.

Thinking of this, he asked again, “Senior, may I ask, what is the supreme sword dao method?”

“Supreme method?”

“Yes.”

The Undying Sword Soul required nine types of supreme sword dao methods. So far, he had only seen the sword intent within the Great Evolution Sword Scripture. He had no clue about the rest.

Now that he had someone with unfathomable Sword Dao cultivation before him, he didn't want to miss this rare opportunity to seek guidance. He proceeded to demonstrate the Indestructible Sword Physique, the Undying Sword Soul, and the three sword techniques: Ultimate, Transformation, and Kill.

The old man grew emotional. “Impressive. The Ultimate Sword is the extreme of speed. The Kill Sword is the extreme of killing power. The Transformation Sword is the extreme of change.

“These three already encapsulate the true meaning of all sword techniques in the world. The Indestructible Sword Physique and the Undying Sword Soul are peerless methods that lead to the ultimate path.”

Nine thunders temper the body, nine swords temper the soul. Once achieved, immortality becomes attainable.

Without hesitation, Gu Han was about to explain the specific methods in detail to the old blind man, “Senior, actually—”

The old blind man seemed to know what he wanted to say and refused with a shake of his head. “There’s no need. This is ultimately your fortune. Although it is the strongest, it may not necessarily suit me.

“Remember, you can learn from and understand others’ paths, but you must never become obsessed or blindly imitate them. Otherwise, you will fall to the inferior level, and your future path will be constrained.”

Even when he admired Gu Han greatly, the old blind man never taught him specific sword techniques, mostly offering guidance instead. Ultimately, his sword was his, not Gu Han’s.

After some thought, Gu Han concluded that the three swords, the Indestructible Sword Physique, and the Undying Sword Soul were merely methods, not the true Dao. To be honest, the Mortal World Intent he had comprehended was his dao. The Dao and methods combined, that was a complete path.

He thought for a moment. “Senior, does your sword know the supreme method?”

The old man stopped rubbing his wooden stick, and his tone revealed a hint of disdainful pride. “I don’t know if it could be called that, but it’s very good!”

Gu Han hesitated for a moment before asking, “Senior, could you strike me with your sword?”