The sky was high and the clouds were undulating.
Lying quietly on the roof, Chen Zong was in a daze.
"Chen Zong, you've been home for a month now. It's time for you to leave." Elder Cang Xuan's figure flashed and appeared beside him as if out of thin air.
"Elder, I'll leave tomorrow morning." Chen Zong said indifferently.
Elder Cang Xuan nodded.
Night.
There was a big banquet in the Chen family mansion, but no outsiders were invited. It was a banquet for the Chen family.
"Are you leaving?"
After the banquet, Chen Chu Yun walked to Chen Zong's side and asked softly. His voice was as cold as the moonlight.
"Tomorrow morning." Chen Zong also responded softly, as if he was afraid that if he spoke louder, he would disturb the peace.
Chen Chu Yun didn't say anything else. He just stood quietly beside Chen Zong.
Chen Zong left behind a batch of cultivation resources for the Chen family. These cultivation resources were no longer of any use to Chen Zong. For example, the honey taken from Dragon Shadow Island was of great use to the Chen family. It could improve their cultivation aptitude and speed up their cultivation to a certain extent without any side effects.
Chen Zong naturally left behind some Secret Arts, including Secret Arts for the Transcendent Realm. However, there were only two of them. One was a Low-Rank Spirit Art, and the other was a Mid-Rank Spirit Art. There were also corresponding Martial Arts.
In the Eastern Continent's cultivation environment, it was almost impossible to cultivate to the Extreme Mortal Realm. However, nothing was absolute. What if it was possible?
Outside the city, Chen Zhengtang and the other members of the Chen family stood quietly and looked into the distance, watching the figure gradually disappear.
On Chen Zhengtang's face, there was both reluctance and pride. It was a pride that came from the depths of his heart.
Walking on the land of the Eastern Continent, Chen Zong could clearly feel the gazes behind him.
Reluctance!
Chen Zong couldn't help but feel his heart ache. His eyes stung, he really wanted to stay here. Here, his father was here, his little sister was here, his family and friends were all here. This was the place where he was born and raised. Here, there were many memories of him.
Unknowingly, Chen Zong's footsteps became slower and heavier. It was as if he was dragging a mountain and could not move.
Elder Cang Xuan kept staring at Chen Zong. He could tell that Chen Zong's state was very unusual at this moment, as if he was struggling....... Elder Cang Xuan suddenly thought of something and did not disturb him. This was a process that every outstanding cultivator had to go through.
It was impossible for the path of cultivation to be smooth sailing.
The path of cultivation was destined to be full of thorns.
Every martial artist would not only face many powerful enemies, but they would also encounter many dangers. Some of these powerful enemies and dangers came from the outside world, and some came from the heart.
Everyone would be confused and confused. The key was how to overcome the confusion. If one could get rid of the confusion, they would immediately gain enlightenment.
If he did not understand, he would continue to be confused and lost, wasting his time.
Once you understood, your heart would be clear, and your heart would be firmer. You could cut through the thorns and move forward.
Whether you understood or not, it was all up to you. Others could not interfere.
This was a knot in the heart, and also a heart tribulation.
A heart tribulation was invisible and silent. No one knew when it would come. It was often so sudden that it was impossible to guard against.
Elder Cang Xuan could not help but worry. He never thought that Chen Zong would encounter a heart tribulation on his return.
A heart tribulation could be immediately understood and passed, but it could also take a long time. During this period, it was almost impossible to improve one's cultivation.
What if Chen Zong was stuck in the heart tribulation for a long time? Wouldn't his cultivation be delayed and he would be left behind by his peers?
Thinking of this, elder Cang Xuan was even more worried.
In the history of the Tai Yuan Heavenly Sect, there had been some outstanding disciples who had fallen into a Heart Tribulation and stagnated for decades. After overcoming the Heart Tribulation, although they had a clear mind and their cultivation speed had increased, they were still far behind their peers.
It was even said that some cultivators were unable to walk out of the heart tribulation and were crippled for the rest of their lives.
"I can only hope that Chen Zong can pass the heart tribulation as soon as possible." Elder Cang Xuan secretly thought.
Chen Zong's footsteps became slower and slower. Every step he took required several breaths of time.
This scene made elder Cang Xuan feel endless regret. If he had known earlier, he would not have listened to Chen Zong's suggestion and let him leave on foot. Instead, he would have taken him flying.
"What is my heart?"
"What is my intention?"
A voice seemed to ring out from the ancient void. It seemed to pierce into Chen Zong's ears, but also seemed to come from the deepest part of his heart.
He was asking himself this question.
Should he stay?
If he stayed, he would have family and could enjoy the happiness of a family without any worries.
Here, with his cultivation of the intermediate third layer of the extreme human stage and his powerful strength, no one was his match. He could be said to be invincible.
He did not need to take risks.
He did not need to compete.
He did not need to bear any pressure.
He could live a carefree life every day.
But, was this really what he wanted?
No!
This was not the life he wanted.
All of a sudden, Chen Zong's footsteps slowly increased.
Elder Cang Xuan was overjoyed.
But before he could walk far, Chen Zong's footsteps once again slowed down.
He repeatedly asked himself, asked himself about his heart, and asked himself about his intentions.
Should he stay?
Should he leave?
If he stayed, he would be carefree and invincible. He would not have to bear any pressure or face any danger.
If he left, he would have to compete with others and the world. He would have to bear pressure at every moment and face the danger of death at any moment.
Where should he go?
There had never been a moment when he was so lost.
Sometimes fast, sometimes slow. Gradually, Chen Zong reached the foot of the Hundred Beast Mountain. He did not stop and continued to walk up the mountain. Elder Cang Xuan followed behind him.
It was as if he was dragging the weight of an invisible mountain as he struggled to walk forward. Chen Zong's face was blank, his eyes unfocused and at a loss.
In his mind, the beautiful scenes he had spent with his family over the past month flashed one after another.
So relaxed, so comfortable, so intoxicating.
Chen Zong's eyes were also constantly changing.
Sometimes it was warm, sometimes it was firm, sometimes it was cold, and sometimes it was blank. Every change represented a struggle in Chen Zong's heart.
Cultivation. Competing with others, with the world, and with himself.
Demonic beasts roamed the Hundred Beasts Mountain Range. As soon as they caught sight of Chen Zong, they began to drool. Without the slightest hesitation, they pounced on him.
Subconsciously, Chen Zong pointed his finger. Sword light pierced through the air and pierced through the monster's forehead, killing it instantly.
Even a monster at the initial stage of the Extreme Mortal Stage couldn't withstand Chen Zong's attack, let alone a monster at the True Martial Stage.
"People should constantly strive for self-improvement!"
When he was young, his father stood in front of him, looked into his eyes, and taught him earnestly and earnestly.
"Go, I'm proud of you."
When she was leaving, her father was standing in front of her. His hair was white, and the corners of his eyes were filled with crow's feet. However, his face was filled with a peaceful smile. He used his thick and calloused palm to pat her shoulder. After that, he buried his deep reluctance and watched her leave with a smile on his face.
"So, why do I feel lost?"
"What right do I have to feel lost?"
The sudden question woke Chen Zong from his stupor.
"Back then, I was born with insufficient Qi and blood, but I never gave up and kept on cultivating."
"I got the Heart Sword Seal by accident, and my meridians were cleansed and I was reborn. Since then, I have been more talented than ordinary people. I kept moving forward and catching up, but I just stepped into the real Martial Arts. I just stepped into the threshold of the strong, but I wanted to give up and live a comfortable life. What a pity …"
"My path has only just begun."
"I never stopped moving forward."
"My heart is sincere in the sword and Tao."
"My sword is indomitable."
"My Tao is true and pure, and my heart is mine."
His eyes became brighter and brighter.
His steps became firmer and firmer.
Elder Cang Xuan's eyes lit up. He could feel that the aura from Chen Zong's body was no longer lifeless and filled with confusion. Instead, it was brimming with vitality and sharpness, like the rising sun. It was exceptionally pure and contained astonishing potential.
Suddenly, a tyrannical aura gushed out, like a sharp sword being unsheathed, streaking across the sky. The grass and trees within a radius of hundreds of meters were all cut, and inch-deep sword marks appeared on the rocks.
A whistling sound rang out, and a gust of wind blew over, rustling.
In the sky, countless white clouds gathered. It was vast and mighty, and its aura was monstrous.
The wind and clouds rose, and the world was shocked.
Wisps of invisible power quietly gathered and wrapped around Chen Zong's body.
"This is … the power of heaven and earth …" Elder Cang Xuan was slightly surprised. "The power of heaven and earth is sharp. It is the power of the sword."
"Could it be that Chen Zong's power of the sword is about to break through?"
However, for outstanding cultivators, one day, perhaps because of a small matter, they would trigger a Heart Tribulation.
A heart tribulation was an abyss for outstanding cultivators, but also an opportunity.
If one couldn't pass the heart tribulation, they would sink into oblivion.
If one passed the heart tribulation, they would gain benefits.
At this moment, Chen Zong should have passed the heart tribulation and begun to gain benefits.
"Fortunately, it didn't take long." Elder Cang Xuan secretly thought to himself as he guarded Chen Zong.
It had only been two months since Chen Zong suddenly fell into the heart tribulation and was about to pass it. Compared to the gains Chen Zong would gain after passing the heart tribulation, this time was insignificant.
The power of heaven and earth gathered from all directions and surrounded Chen Zong. Chen Zong felt as if the world was in his grasp. This feeling was very wonderful.
With one thought, the power of heaven and earth condensed into an invisible giant sword and slashed through the air.
The roar was earth-shattering, the wind howled, and a sword mark spread straight forward. Wherever it passed, the mountain rocks were crushed into powder and the grass and trees collapsed into dust.
"The power of the sword really belongs to the Transcendent Realm. Only the Transcendent Realm can fully exert the power of the sword." Staring at the thick and long sword mark, Chen Zong couldn't help but secretly say, "My sword power has broken through the first layer and reached the second layer."
The difference between the first layer and the second layer was the power.
Before, Chen Zong's sword power was the first layer. After breaking through from the Tai Yuan Boundary to the Transcendent Realm, his sword power had improved and almost reached the limit of the first layer. If Chen Zong cultivated in seclusion for a while and carefully comprehended it, he would be able to break through.
However, Chen Zong couldn't wait to return after sorting out the three inheritances.
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