Chapter 1021: Chapter 1048: Black Lotus Saintess! Blue Bird Saintess! (First Update) Chapter 1021: Chapter 1048: Black Lotus Saintess! Blue Bird Saintess! (First Update) Watching the terrifying Path Cutting Saint Light cleave through the air, it was uncertain whether the old Taoist had been killed or not, but Yang Zhen was truly taken aback.

Although he did not know what the Path Cutting Saint Light was all about, Yang Zhen could feel that it could cleave not just the Tiaoist.

Especially this terrifying sword, it was much more dreadful than the heavenly tribulation.

The violent energy of Heaven and Earth struck the old Taoist directly, unleashing a force capable of destroying the heavens and the earth. The old Taoist was directly chopped down from mid-air, staggering and spitting out several bowls of blood before stabilizing his figure, roaring in anger, and similarly unleashing a wild force, sitting cross-legged in mid-air to rest.

Yang Zhen watched in amazement and turned to ask the Blue Bird Saintess beside him, “This old Taoist…friend, what did he cut away?”

“Three emotions and four desires!” The Blue Bird Saintess’s eyes flashed with a hint of shock, murmuring to herself, “I can’t believe this predecessor was so decisive, cutting so thoroughly.”

Upon hearing the words of the Blue Bird Saintess, everyone nearby exclaimed in unison, buzzing with discussion.

“My heavens, to sever three emotions and four desires at once, this predecessor is truly ruthless.”

“After severing the three emotions and four desires, they will no longer be affected by inner demons, and can break through to the Saint Realm with peace of mind.”

…

Some were shocked, others envious, but most were admiring and surprised.

Yang Zhen, however, looked bewildered. Goodness, to sever three emotions and four desires in one go; not even knowing precisely which emotions or desires the old Taoist cut, it was also not a good moment to ask since the old Taoist had not yet recovered.

Watching as the old Taoist began to recover and numerous Saint Realm experts rushed up, standing in the midst of the Path Cutting Saint Light, pondering what to sever.

Eventually, even the Practitioners of the Celestial Phase rushed up, leaving Yang Zhen even more bewildered. He turned and asked, “What are the Practitioners of the Celestial Phase doing up there, are they also going to sever their own Tiaoist?”

Seeing the expression on Yang Zhen’s face, the Blue Bird Saintess chuckled lightly and said, “It seems Iron Bull lacks an understanding of the Path Cutting Saint Light. The Path Cutting Saint Light is not about completely severing the Tiaoist, but severing the restraints of the Great Tiaoist. In doing so, one can wholly pursue the Tiaoist and reach the pinnacle of cultivation.”

Yang Zhen suddenly realized, having found the whole situation bizarre from the start. He wondered how many Practitioners had painstakingly pursued the Heaven and Earth Great Tiaoist, successfully comprehended it, developed their own Tiaoist details and nurtured their Tiaoist Feeling, just to hear a snap under the Path Cutting Saint Light and sever everything. What was the point?

It turned out it was about severing their own restraints; this explanation seemed plausible.

There are countless minor paths within the boundless Great Tiaoist of the world, and surely some were unsuitable for an individual. If one could sever them, it indeed might be beneficial.

Yet, Yang Zhen still harbored some doubts in his heart. Should these things be severed, and were there any side effects?

Was the severed Tiaoist still a complete Tiaoist?

Yang Zhen’s puzzled expression grew denser, making the Blue Bird Saintess reveal a strange look and softly say, “Be cautious, Iron Bull Taoist friend.”

This sound, a voice transmission that struck like a sudden thunderbolt, staggered Yang Zhen and made him look peculiarly at the Blue Bird Saintess.

The Blue Bird Saintess did not look directly at Yang Zhen but cast her gaze upon the vast Path Cutting Saint Light and the numerous Practitioners, slowly speaking, “Some things should not be overly fixated on, or else inner demons may arise.”

Yang Zhen suddenly realized that the Blue Bird Saintess was worried he might develop an inner demon, which was why she had spoken up.

Such a kind-hearted girl.

Yang Zhen grinned and replied, “Thanks, but I won’t develop an inner demon, certainly not from severing the path at any rate.”

Hearing this, the Blue Bird Saintess smiled noncommittally, not continuing the conversation.

However, Yang Zhen could tell that the Blue Bird Saintess thought he was boasting!

Qi Yunling nearby chuckled and teased, looking at Yang Zhen, “You’re quite confident, aren’t you? In this world, who can be sure they won’t develop inner demons? Inner demons arise from obsessions. Do you have no obsessions?”

“Obsessions?” Yang Zhen was taken aback, nodding, “Maybe, but not here.”

“Where is that?” Qi Yunling asked, her face carrying a hint of curiosity as she looked at Yang Zhen, then realizing that her question might be abrupt, she smiled apologetically.

At the side, the Blue Bird Saintess also glanced at Yang Zhen, appearing equally curious.

Yang Zhen shook his head, his obsession was something not even he knew.

Perhaps having no obsession was Yang Zhen’s biggest obsession.

At that moment, a hysterical wail suddenly came from mid-air as a practitioner in the Celestial Phase fell from the sky, blood streaming from seven orifices, horror etched on his face. He plummeted to the ground with a thump, nearly becoming the first practitioner to be smashed to death.

Qi Yunling pursed her lips and said, “Desiring to cut the path at the Celestial Phase is indeed getting too greedy. Now his Tiaoist heart is compromised, who knows how long it will take to recover.”

Yang Zhen was startled, then thought of the earlier question, and asked, “If one cannot cut the path in the Celestial Phase, then what are these people doing up there?”

“Not being able to cut the path doesn’t mean they cannot experience epiphanies. These practitioners in the Celestial Phase all want to ascend to experience the Path Cutting Saint Light and perfect their Tiaoist hearts. However, it’s just a legend: from ancient times until now, only that person has ever succeeded in perfecting his Tiaoist heart in the Path Cutting Saint Light. Well, maybe Sister Qingluan can too, but for others, it is just wishful thinking.”

Perfect their Tiaoist hearts?

Yang Zhen was taken aback, astounded as he looked towards the Path Cutting Saint Light.

The Path Cutting Saint Light has this effect?

This could be worth a try, but why is it that through tens of thousands of years, only one guy has successfully perfected it?

“Who is this person?” Yang Zhen asked curiously.

Qi Yunling’s face flashed with confusion and she asked with surprise, “You haven’t heard of him? That guy who furiously cut through three hundred and sixty heavenly tribulations and eventually disappeared between heaven and earth, after which there were no more legends about him.”

Yang Zhen’s mind stirred, it was this guy again. It seemed that whether in the era of Great Desolation or in the world of practitioners, he could hear legends of this guy everywhere.

Merely a Saint Realm powerhouse, yet his legends are more prevalent than those left by the great emperors. Yang Zhen became even more interested in this guy who furiously cut through three hundred and sixty heavenly tribulations.

Seeing the strange expression on Qi Yunling’s face, Yang Zhen showed an expression of sudden realization and said, “I remember now!”

Bullshit, he remembered. Now, Yang Zhen truly experienced the predicament that one lie has to be covered by a thousand lies.

More and more Celestial Phase practitioners fell from the sky like rain, constantly dropping in a noisy cascade.

Yang Zhen watched with interest. The more practitioners came down, the more went up, seeking fortune in the face of danger–a notion valid in any time and space.

Just as Yang Zhen’s face shimmered with curious expression, planning to watch the spectacle, the Blue Bird Saintess suddenly moved gracefully towards the Path Cutting Saint Light.

The moment the Blue Bird Saintess moved, the rest stopped in their tracks, all looking at her in shock.

“The Blue Bird Saintess wants to perfect her Tiaoist heart!”

“Do you think the Blue Bird Saintess can succeed?”

“If the Blue Bird Saintess can’t succeed, then among all those present, who else could?”

…

As everyone discussed, another woman in red also stepped forward, and as this woman took off her hood.

It caused a sensation immediately.

“It’s her, it’s actually her, I didn’t expect even she would come.”

“The Black Lotus Saintess, the mysterious woman from the Central Court who is rumored to be comparable only to the Blue Bird Saintess. She has come too, it seems she wants to compete with the Blue Bird Saintess.”