The air fell still. Even the sword at her waist stopped trembling, filled with astonishment.

Mo Yang Immortal Monarch’s expression also faltered.

Perhaps it had been too long since anyone had refused him so directly. A strange emotion truly stirred within him.

"Why?"

It wasn’t that he was narcissistic, but with his level of power, countless people in the Immortal Realm were desperate to become his disciple.

Yet this young woman had actually refused.

Song Wanning raised an eyebrow slightly. "My intention has only ever been to walk the Path of Slaughter. Why would I need to walk the Heartless Path as well?"

The Heartless Path required one to abandon all joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasure. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

To feel no joy from external things, no sorrow for oneself.

Everything in the world becomes irrelevant.

All that matters is single-mindedly pursuing the Dao.

There were even those who killed their own family to achieve it.

She was perfectly fine. Why would she need to walk the Heartless Path?

Song Wanning’s expression was cold, her emotions utterly unmoved.

Even with what seemed to be an extraordinary inheritance right before her, she remained completely indifferent.

Mo Yang Immortal Monarch’s brow twitched, a hint of confusion in his eyes.

’Based on Song Wanning’s temperament, she should have been able to guess the reason.’

"You are plagued by a Heart Demon. Just a moment ago, you were on the verge of succumbing to it and going astray."

"Cultivating the Heartless Path can help you overcome your Heart Demon quickly!"

’For Song Wanning right now, accepting his inheritance is the best choice!’

"So you saw everything."

Song Wanning’s expression darkened. Her assessing gaze swept over Mo Yang Immortal Monarch as she narrowed her eyes.

Then, the corner of her mouth lifted as she shot a cold glance at Ye Chuxue.

"They were clearly the ones in the wrong, so why should I be the one to walk the Heartless Path?"

"I still have people I care about. It’s not worth it, not for a few pieces of scum!"

’Walking the Heartless Path means stripping away my own emotions. I’m the only one who gets hurt.’

’It doesn’t affect anyone else, so who would care?’

’Not to mention I still have my loving parents, my clansmen, and my master waiting for me in the Spirit Realm.’

’For a few bastards? Like hell I’ll walk the Heartless Path!’

Song Wanning’s refusal was decisive, and a flash of killing intent glinted in her eyes.

"So what if I’m plagued by a Heart Demon?"

"I don’t care!"

’The Path of Slaughter is meant to be forged straight ahead, without hesitation. In my past life, I took the wrong road and ended up betraying my own path!’

’But this time, I won’t change for anyone or anything!’

Within her Sea of Consciousness, the Demonic Qi surged wildly, as if it sensed her defiance.

But in the next instant, it was forced back down by the Golden Small Sword.

Song Wanning’s eyes curved into a smile. ’One day, I will conquer this Heart Demon completely!’

’And make it serve me obediently!’

BANG! BANG! BANG!

The sword thrashed excitedly within its sword scabbard, trying to break free. Mo Yang Immortal Monarch, for his part, was stunned for a moment before his eyes lit up.

The young woman’s answer and reaction seemed to make him grasp something profound. His Cultivation, which had been stagnant for a long time, actually showed signs of a breakthrough.

He gave Song Wanning a profound look.

’As long as this woman can persevere on her path, we will surely meet again!’

’Perhaps, by then, it will be in the Immortal Realm.’

Mo Yang Immortal Monarch didn’t force Song Wanning to accept the inheritance. His form distorted a few times before slowly vanishing from sight.

His parting words of advice echoed in her ears.

"Those with great fortune are chosen by the Heavenly Dao. Forcibly trying to eliminate them will only bring harm to yourself!"

"But fortune is not immutable. You can plot against it over time, gradually weakening your opponent’s fortune until you can eliminate them completely in one fell swoop!"

"That which is too rigid is easily broken. This is not the true essence of the Path of Slaughter!"

"I will gift you this inheritance regardless. Perhaps you can use it to comprehend a Path of Slaughter that is uniquely your own!"

After a long moment, Mo Yang Immortal Monarch’s voice rang out once more.

"I hope we meet again in the Immortal Realm."

He had arrived as suddenly as he had left, causing Song Wanning to furrow her brow.

’Just what was his origin?’