"Uh, how long has it been?"

Wang Wu finally managed to change the topic before Qingxue lost her temper, but the truth was, the elderly woman did want grandchildren.

"Fifty years." Qingxue quickly calmed down, but unusually, she stepped forward to straighten Wang Wu’s collar, her expression calm and composed.

Wang Wu was stunned, almost overlooking this gentle, water-like gesture.

Fifty years, to him, felt like only a few days had passed.

What about Yu Sheng’s private vendetta duel? 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

He still hadn’t dealt with those three hundred Three Calamities Long Sails.

"Like I told you, you needn’t worry about other matters. Since my master emerged from seclusion, those demons and clowns have immediately quieted down, not to mention that Yu Sheng, who never appeared from start to finish."

"Besides, congratulations are in order. You’ve achieved Minor Dao Perfection."

"What? But I don’t feel anything!"

Wang Wu was a bit dazed. What was the standard for Minor Dao Perfection?

"What kind of feeling were you expecting? Do you want a ceremony or perhaps some bridal gifts? Grand Dao repairs the heavens, Middle Dao repairs the forces, Minor Dao repairs the body. What do you think ’repair’ means?"

"Repair actually means perfection, without any flaws. The Minor Dao is the personal path, also the path of self-awareness and self-control. It doesn’t rely on the external, but rather on your inner comprehension."

"Of course, a commonly acknowledged status of Minor Dao Perfection is being unaware of the passage of time in seclusion, losing oneself in cultivation."

"Once in meditation, decades, centuries, or even millennia pass in the blink of an eye."

"This arises from stable inner comprehension, free of Heart Demons, devoid of causes and effects!"

"Because by the time one reaches the level of Taiyi True Immortal, a lifespan starts at fifty thousand years. With Creation Spirit Pill forming the Creation Immortal Body, meditation for a thousand or even several thousand years is never an issue. The problem lies with the inner distractions, like wild grass growing rampant in silence."

"But when the Minor Dao is perfected, such issues don’t exist."

"So, congratulations. You have now breached the last threshold of Tier Nine Earth Immortal, and given your accumulated momentum in other areas, you won’t even need to undergo the Nine Extremes Tribulation. You are now a Taiyi First Tier True Immortal."

"Over the past fifty years, although you haven’t felt much, your body has naturally transitioned into a Creation Immortal Body. Others might require great events, but you have silently accomplished the unified transformation of your Immortal Body. So to speak, in terms of the quality of your Creation Immortal Body, it should be considered Upper Grade, with potential for promotion to Top Grade in the future."

"To those trading and capturing Wandering Taiyi or Fallen Taiyi to refine alchemy, you are a real treasure!"

At this point, Qingxue took the initiative to hook Wang Wu’s arm, inhaled his scent, then closed her eyes somewhat intoxicated, leaning her head on Wang Wu’s shoulder. In this situation, he felt a bit—hey, wait, why don’t I feel privileged or surprised?

Could I have become a eunuch?

Wait, why am I panicking?

A few absurd thoughts fleeted by like errant fish, and Wang Wu understood, he comprehended.

It wasn’t that he turned into a eunuch, but rather that the Minor Dao was perfected, so he naturally needn’t be startled or flustered.

But it didn’t mean Qingxue lost her charm to him. Instead, he could appreciate and enjoy from a higher perspective and level.

Like owning a super large 8K screen, why would I care about a 480P children’s watch screen?

Especially now with his Spiritual Essence Micro as a norm, if a mortal beauty were placed before him, the most he could manage was a slight smile, refraining from vomiting out of cultural respect and virtue."

Every pore contains swarming bacteria, those seemingly soft strands of hair conceal microbial armies waging bloodshed, piling bodies like mountains.

Every moment cells are dying, stench emanates inside out, and the soul’s waves almost visible, detectable... never mind, no more descriptions.

How could he lay a hand on that?

He really isn’t a pervert; at least give him the credit of being a normal cultivator.

In fact, mid-to-high-level cultivators can fully disenchant mortals.

Not to mention True Immortals.

In this case, Earth Immortals aren’t quite up to par, and then, someone like Qingxue can be appreciated, played with, and enjoyed from every angle, without dead angles...

Similarly, only by crossing this threshold can Qingxue slightly appreciate him and feel somewhat intoxicated, perhaps.

Upon thinking this, Wang Wu, through this new perspective, appreciated and immediately felt that dreamlike beauty surging overwhelmingly. If his Creation Immortal Body is Upper Grade, Qingxue’s Creation Immortal Body would at least have to be Top Grade.

What if it’s better to strike while the iron is hot?

"Cough, cough!"

"Just to clarify, we have no intention of interrupting, but since we’ve been in seclusion for so long and benefited from our in-laws’ care, we feel it’s necessary to go over your personal path..."

"Damn it!"

"Get lost!"

"Let’s get on base first and talk later."

However, at this moment, Qingxue opened her eyes and smiled, "Not bad, it seems I’ve gained the advantage here. The resonance between your path and mine works splendidly. Now, can you ascertain what your path is?"

"Although it’s a bit embarrassing to say, I honestly still don’t have a clue at this point. I’ve always thought it should be the Path of Cowardice," Wang Wu reluctantly replied.

Qingxue shook her head, "Cowardice sounds unpleasant, and it doesn’t quite fit. If you really have no clue, I think your path should belong to the Path of Deceit."

"Is that even possible?"

"Why not? In fact, everyone is complex, nothing is purely black and white, right or wrong. Just like my Path of Sincerity, I can only achieve about seventy or eighty percent sincerity. At the same time, I also align with the Path of Deceit and even once chose the Path of Cruelty."

"You must remember, it’s you choosing the path, not the path choosing you. This path is a dam to control ourselves, a line of defense to prevent moral decay and corruption. Choosing the Path of Deceit doesn’t mean you’re deceitful. Similarly, choosing the Path of Sincerity doesn’t mean I’m entirely a sincere person."

"Bear in mind, human desires are endless. Often, when you listen to the voice deep within, it’s mostly the voice of demons and desires. The heart often hides a causeless demon. Using personal paths to balance and oversee the original voice is so far the most effective, efficient, and beneficial approach without harm."

"It’s good you understand. Cultivating the Path of Deceit doesn’t mean I can’t be cowardly, nor does it mean I can’t be sincere, right."

Wang Wu laughed heartily. At that moment, he didn’t have any clear, specific feeling, but indeed, things felt different.

It was as if all emotions, all perceptions, all thoughts, were wrapped in an invisible protective layer.

Qingxue watched him for a moment, then suddenly reached out and pulled a strand of mysterious spiritual light from between her brows, seemingly a divine thought, but also different.

"This is the Path of Sincerity I wove with 99 strands of divine thought. To me, it’s of eternal significance like the Great Path itself. I am now entrusting it to you for safekeeping."

"Since we are now dao companions, our destinies will inevitably intertwine and become inseparable. Just in case, we need to safeguard each other’s personal paths. The cornerstone of my Path of Sincerity is with you, and your Path of Deceit cornerstone will be with me. This way, we will have a doubled boost to our minor paths, granting us a better chance of survival when targeted by covert strikes."

"However, if there’s no escape, then we’ll die together!"

"Afraid? It’s useless even if you are. As I said, there’s no chance for regrets now."

"What a joke, why would I regret it? I’m just curious; I already consider myself well-acquainted with the Cultivation Realm’s dangers. Can it get any more perilous?"

"That’s because you haven’t ventured to the Outer Heaven yet. It’s a haven for the Wandering Taiyi. Rumor has it, Fallen Daluo frequents the place. Do you know where the Taiyi Legion from the Frost Domain is stationed? They’re guarding the Outer Heaven... Alright, keep it for now. When you’re prepared with the cornerstone of your Path of Deceit, you can pass it to me."

At this point, Qingxue added, "In ten years, the Sect Leader of the Profound Celestial Sect will officially advance to Daluo. You and I will attend as observers. It’s an excellent opportunity for observation, crucial for a deeper understanding of Yin and Yang Qi."

"Can we not go?" Wang Wu wasn’t too eager, preferring to focus on setting up the Five Elements Profound Yellow Array.

"No, it’s a mandatory order from the Hidden Origin Association from top to bottom. At least ten Taiyi from the Frost Domain must attend. Since we’re relatively unoccupied, how can we not ease the burden for my master?"

"Is the Frost Monarch attending as well?" Wang Wu asked uneasily.

"Naturally, she will. What’s with that expression? Seriously, you’ve cultivated the Path of Deceit, yet you’re still afraid of her?" Qingxue said amusedly.

"Is there a connection necessarily? The Path of Deceit isn’t all-powerful. Okay, why must we attend the ceremony? And it’s compulsory?"

"Because the Association Leader of the Hidden Origin Association is likely to attempt a breakthrough to Daluo in tens of thousands of years. By then, everyone in the association will support him, and all will become part of the Breaking Realm Array. So now, we observe and learn as preparation for the future. "

Qingxue spoke in a usual tone, but Wang Wu’s hair stood on end. It was the first time he learned of this. Indeed, the Hidden Origin Association hadn’t produced an actual Daluo since its inception.

"Don’t be shocked or resentful. Forget about it. Such is the norm in the Cultivation Realm."

Qingxue stared at Wang Wu with a stern look, stopping him from asking further questions.

Then, almost word by word, she said:

"Thus, we must pay close attention during this observation, understood?"

Wang Wu nodded with difficulty. He understood what Qingxue left unsaid, that is, we’d better pray that the Association Leader of the Hidden Origin Association, that Half-step Daluo, successfully breaks the realm. Otherwise, we’ll all perish together.

Or everyone dies except that Half-step Daluo, who retains his old life and gains another chance at life.

Don’t think about escaping or pulling tricks because everything, since the Hidden Origin Association’s establishment for hundreds of thousands of years, has been for this moment.

"Go into seclusion, I’ll stand guard for you, and in ten years, we’ll leave together."