Chu Nan was without parents, while Gu Nianxue's parents were alive, yet her own mother completely ignored her because of the cold poison in Gu Nianxue's body, leaving her to fend for herself.

He felt that Gu Nianxue was worse off than he was in the Chu family.

Chu Nan resonated with Gu Nianxue's experience, eager to head to the Imperial Capital and vent her frustrations for her.

Unexpectedly, Gu Nianxue suddenly shook her head, staring at him and saying, "I see your eagerness to return to the Chu family today; could it be that you are also unhappy there?"

Even Gu Nianxue had heard a bit about how Chu Nan lived in the Chu family.

Chu Nan fell silent briefly; his past in the Chu family was his humiliation, something he was unwilling to talk about with others.

But since Gu Nianxue shared her experience with him, Chu Nan felt there was no need to hide it.

He opened his heart and told Gu Nianxue everything about his experiences in the Chu family.

However, he concealed the existence of the Treasure Blood, as it was his biggest secret, one he dared not share even with Chen Kaiyang.

After all, human nature is the most resistant to being tested.

"The Chu family took the treasures my parents left me, trampled on my dignity, and refused to tell me my parents' whereabouts. Such a deep feud must be avenged with blood!" Chu Nan gritted his teeth, his expression fierce.

But after pouring out the thoughts that had been repressed for years, Chu Nan felt significantly better.

Gu Nianxue shook her head again and said, "You are wrong."

"I am wrong? Do you mean to say my revenge is wrong?" Chu Nan asked with displeasure, frowning.

Gu Nianxue replied, "It's not that revenge is wrong, but that you shouldn't be blinded and driven by hatred."

"Since you returned to the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect, I have observed you using hatred as fuel, slaying strong enemies, facing life and death, and seizing opportunities."

"In order to enhance your strength, you have disregarded life and death."

"While this may allow you to progress rapidly, have you ever truly taken the time to understand what you have attained? Do you really know everything about yourself?"

"Fighting war with war, killing to stop killing—there's nothing wrong with that. But can you remain strong forever and keep killing indefinitely?"

Chu Nan was silent for a long time. Although he had obtained the Desolate Profound Transformation, he had often found himself at a dead end, and had it not been for a lucky coincidence, he might have already died.

If someone else had said this, Chu Nan would have dismissed them immediately.

But Gu Nianxue had just shared her heart with him, resonating with him, making her words far more impactful than others'.

"Do you mean for me to give up revenge?" Chu Nan asked, frowning.

Gu Nianxue shook her head slightly: "Revenge is natural, but you should know that your motivation for cultivation should not be revenge."

"Revenge may be a goal, but it cannot be everything."

"If you are forever immersed in the desire for revenge, even if you cultivate countless Martial Skills and build an unprecedentedly terrifying foundation, you are still just a puppet who can release Martial Skills."

"A true Martial Artist, or rather a true person, should have their own Martial Dao. Perhaps what I say is not correct, but relying solely on revenge as the driving force is surely wrong."

Chu Nan remained silent, repeatedly reflecting on Gu Nianxue's words.

Unexpectedly, despite practicing the Desolate Profound Transformation, mastering a vast number of Martial Skills, and even understanding Martial Intent, he realized he was still not as insightful as Gu Nianxue.

Gu Nianxue was right; he had mastered many things other Martial Artists never touched in their lifetime.

But he was so absorbed in these, growing stronger for revenge, that he never considered what his own Martial Dao should be.

Chu Nan gradually calmed down, his turbulent Sea of Consciousness slowly settling.

Not until now did he realize just how dangerously mad he had been, teetering on the brink of revenge-fueled insanity if not for Gu Nianxue's intervention!

"Gu Nianxue, thank you." Chu Nan said sincerely, looking at Gu Nianxue, an added tone of gratitude in his voice.

Seeing Chu Nan's eyes clear up, Gu Nianxue also sighed in relief.

She had clearly sensed Chu Nan's agitation from the neighboring room, suspecting he was close to madness, and had risked coming over, hoping to help him.

Fortunately, Chu Nan had not completely lost his reason, calming down with just a few words.

"We have braved life and death together, no need to thank me." Gu Nianxue said calmly, with no hint of wanting credit.

Looking at the Gu Nianxue before him, Chu Nan felt a warmth rising inexplicably in his heart; sharing his past openly seemed to have brought them closer together.

Then Gu Nianxue said slowly, "Tomorrow would you like to take me to the Chu family? I want to see you settling things with them."

At her words, Chu Nan felt an unexplainable joy, then responded, "Be glad to!"

Gu Nianxue slowly stood up, and seeing this, Chu Nan suddenly asked, "Are you leaving?"

Gu Nianxue, with her big eyes slightly surprised, asked, "Do you want me to stay?"

"Uh..." Chu Nan showed a trace of embarrassment and said, "I'll see you off."

Gu Nianxue chuckled lightly, a different light flashing across her face.

After seeing Gu Nianxue off, Chu Nan felt his heart bounce again, confusing him. "What's going on? Am I still being swayed by hatred?"

In Chu Nan's soul, Kui Guang shook his head, sighed, and thought, "Opening one's heart is something women are good at~"

"But I disagree with this girl's words."

In Kui Guang's eyes, as long as a Martial Artist cultivates the strongest Martial Skills and the strongest Cultivation Techniques, that's all that is needed; the concept of Martial Dao is just an illusion.

Early the next morning, Chu Nan and Gu Nianxue appeared at the foot of Sword Peak.

Then Chen Kaiyang appeared, looking at Gu Nianxue slightly surprised, "What, are you going too?"

Before Gu Nianxue could answer, Chu Nan said, "Gu Nianxue wants to come with me to take a look; I hope Master will permit it."

Chen Kaiyang nodded slightly, looking at Chu Nan and Gu Nianxue like a golden couple.

He couldn't help but feel joy, thinking, "With them, how can the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect not thrive in the future?"

Then Chen Kaiyang supported them with one hand, taking Chu Nan and Gu Nianxue into the air, flying toward the outside of the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect.

Cyan Mountain County was at their feet as they crossed the Sword Sect's gates.

Looking down at the vast city, a hint of anticipation appeared in Chu Nan's eyes.

He had now reached the ninth level of the Spirit Pill and would soon enter the Yang Wheel Realm, able to fly through the air like Chen Kaiyang!

Before long, Chen Kaiyang landed with the two.

Chu Nan gazed at the entrance of the Chu family, his eyes narrowing slightly. Even with Gu Nianxue's insights, he couldn't help but show a fierce look.

Chen Kaiyang said, "Today, repay debts and settle grievances. With Master here, go on without fear!"

Chu Nan nodded, then walked toward the Chu family's gate, with Gu Nianxue following him.

The guards at the gate, seeing Chu Nan's return, were surprised, "You waste, you dare to come back?"

"Get out of here; this is the Chu family, you don't belong here!"

The guards advanced toward Chu Nan, their eyes filled with mockery and threat, unaware Chu Nan was now a True Disciple of the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect.

"I don't belong?" A hint of malice flashed in Chu Nan's eyes, and he said coldly, "Then watch if I belong or not!"

Bang!

Then he suddenly punched forward, exploding with power akin to a Demon Beast's charge.

The guards screamed, their bodies flying backward like kites, crashing through the Chu family's gate, life and death unknown.

"I, Chu Nan, have returned!" At this moment, Chu Nan seemed like a supreme fierce deity, slowly stepping into the Chu family.

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