Zhao Changhe said: "Could we be overthinking this? Back then, they were far from this realm."

"Having received the Ancient Skill, they could just follow it without necessarily having their own understanding." Yue Hongling said: "If we interpret it this way, I can now use this Heavenly Vault to plant my Sword Qi in some important places in advance. When the time comes, the whole world could be my eyes. But my Divine Soul is insufficient, unable to control too much... I must make some choices, set only a few key points. You also give it some thought, where is it suitable to reserve? Chang'an?"

"If we set it in places like Kunlun or the Longevity Heaven Temple, or the Commander's Tent of Tie Muer, would they discover it?"

"They might, so it mustn't be too close; it's best if there are good hiding spots nearby. Kunlun is okay, the energy reactions there are a mess, adding a trace of my Sword Qi won't be noticed. Other places... I will study them carefully these days."

Zhao Changhe nodded: "Then add one more place."

"Where?"

"Gusu, to monitor the Sword Emperor's changes. I always feel he's coming out — the closer your cultivation is to his, the more likely he will emerge. This must be your karma, I can almost see the line connecting you both."

Yue Hongling said "Hmm": "I will pay attention... Actually, I've long wanted to talk to him. The gap in cultivation was too large, quite cautious about it, now it's almost the right time..."

Seeing Yue Hongling had her own understanding, Zhao Changhe didn't say more. Now that everything is stable, the planning and arrangement of follow-up matters is the job of Chichi and Wanzhuang, his main goal is still cultivation, so he closed his eyes and continued his meditation.

This time, the spatial shift had a big impact on him — especially after carrying Wanzhuang through the shift, it was like a blind person transferring him to a super low-perform version of this world.

He had considered whether to refine this Underground Sky Dome smaller to carry with him, so he could go anywhere anytime. Now it seems it's unnecessary. The Heavenly Vault is just a key to access the most Mystical Law of time and space; the ultimate goal is not refinement, but to not need it, to be omnipresent by oneself, that is true blind mastery.

In a hazy meditation, he saw the Blind once again.

She seemed to stroll from the Void, quietly approaching him.

Zhao Changhe sat cross-legged with closed eyes, slowly speaking: "Why suddenly seek me out? Since the Jiuyou and Bodhisattva incident, you seem quite cautious around me."

The Blind said indifferently: "You've involved yourself in changes of time and space, of course I need to come and take a look, especially to hint you where the next page of the Heavenly Book is."

Zhao Changhe was silent for a moment: "Is it because involving yourself in the changes of time and space allows you to catch up with you, or because of this, I can go home?"

The Blind said faintly: "Both. Whether you want to surpass me or go home, this is your inevitable path. So you must be determined to get this page of the Heavenly Book."

Zhao Changhe mocked: "Hmm, I want to surpass you."

The Blind said coldly: "I know."

Zhao Changhe: "..."

The Blind sneered: "Even if it's the kind of surpassing you want... without this page of the Heavenly Book, you can never achieve it."

Zhao Changhe instead stopped joking: "Let's be clear, we're missing two pages of the Heavenly Book, one page that involves time and space is surely with Jiuyou, another page in the Longevity Heaven Temple, what attribute is that?"

The Blind said: "Existence and Non-existence. To phrase it mildly, Illusion and Reality, True Illusion, and the like, all included."

Zhao Changhe's heart stirred.

The Blind said: "Bodhisattva has a True Illusion Mirror, it's a treasure. This item has remarkable effects on Jiuyou's restoration, and I think it may already be in her hands now. Know that she wouldn't necessarily suffer from the Battle of Chang'an, at least your fight with Bodhisattva was somewhat beneficial for her."

Zhao Changhe said: "So the page in Longevity Heaven is something Jiuyou would also really want, it could benefit her many laws."

"Indeed, all returning to Void, might be her ultimate goal."

"Then the Northern Expedition's matter, Jiuyou's attitude will be hard to determine... I originally thought she'd cooperate with the Hu people, now it seems, even if cooperating, it's plotting for backstabbing."

"Don't try to collaborate with her because of this, it's irreconcilable between me and her, let alone you and her, it will inevitably be like bargaining with a tiger."

"Why suddenly willing to tell me these things?"

"Because today your behavior, indeed can control desires." The Blind sighed: "In the past few months, do you know what I saw in you? A lust-driven pig."

"..."

"As long as you can control... As for people having desires, it's not rare..." The Blind suddenly laughed, a smile with difficult-to-describe allure: "It's a pity those without ability can only imagine it."

Always sitting cross-legged with closed eyes, Zhao Changhe finally opened his eyes to look at her: "May I understand it as, you're saying that it's only those without ability who need to control desires?"

"Oh, dissatisfied? You can think so." The Blind smiled lightly: "Want to surpass me? Then see if you have that ability."

"I think that being able to control desires itself is a skill." Zhao Changhe said blandly: "Blind, arguing over traces without considering the heart, there's no point in our entanglement. Now that you're willing to have a serious conversation, I seriously ask you one thing."

The Blind was startled: "Speak."

"I don't remember how many vague attempts I've made to test you... In any case, this time, I formally propose, please state your desires, and let's work together openly. As of today, do I have that qualification?"

The Blind was silent for a long time, finally speaking softly: "When you break through Longevity Heaven, then we will discuss."

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