42: Chapter 42 Zhanyue

"Moon Slash: The second of the Sword Saints Three Styles, capable of severing all defenses and dealing true damage to the target."

Chen Ergou looked at the system's description of [Moon Slash] and felt an irrepressible excitement. True damage! What did this mean? It meant that no matter how high the opponent's defense was, [Moon Slash] could deal full damage! For dealing with high-defense enemies, this was simply a divine skill!

"Thank you, Grandmaster, for the instruction!" He bowed respectfully to the remnant soul.

The remnant soul nodded slightly: "Cultivating [Moon Slash] is even more difficult than [Sky Breaker]. You need to continuously hone your Sword Intent and condense it to its extreme to reach the realm of severing all things."

"This junior understands."

"Additionally," the remnant soul's gaze became somewhat profound, "I have one more piece of information to tell you."

"What information?"

"About your system." The remnant soul said, "The [myriad worlds stall system] is not an ordinary system. Its origins are far more complex than you imagine."

Chen Ergou's heart tightened: "Does Grandmaster know about my system?"

"Of course." The remnant soul said calmly, "Back then, I also once possessed a similar system."

"What?!"

Chen Ergou's eyes widened. The remnant soul had actually once possessed a system too?

"That system was called the [Myriad Sword Dao System]." A flash of reminiscence crossed the remnant soul's eyes, "Relying on it, I became the most powerful sword cultivator of that time. But after I reached a certain realm, the system disappeared."

"Disappeared?"

"Yes." The remnant soul nodded, "The system's mission is to cultivate strong individuals. Once the host reaches a certain level, the system will leave to find the next host."

Chen Ergou fell silent. He remembered what Sword Saint Xiao Wuchen had said. Sword Saint Xiao Wuchen's system had also disappeared after reaching a certain realm. So, was this the rule of the systems?

"Your [myriad worlds stall system]," the remnant soul continued, "although the name is different, it is essentially the same type of existence. It chose you, which means you have the potential to become a strong individual. But you must remember, the system is only an aid; true strength must still rely on yourself."

Chen Ergou nodded solemnly: "This junior will take Grandmaster's teachings to heart."

The remnant soul smiled slightly: "Alright, my time is almost up. This strand of remnant soul should also dissipate now."

"Grandmaster..." Chen Ergou felt a sense of reluctance.

"Do not be sad." The remnant soul waved a hand, "If we are fated, we will meet again. I hope that next time we meet, you will have become a true powerhouse."

As he spoke, his figure began to turn illusory, slowly dissipating like smoke.

"One last piece of advice for you:"

"The Sword Dao is boundless, only the heart remains undying."

As the voice fell, the remnant soul completely dissipated into the air.

Chen Ergou stood where he was, speechless for a long time. "The Sword Dao is boundless, only the heart remains undying..." He muttered to himself, engraving these words into his heart.

Ye Liuli walked to his side and said softly: "Let's go, the trial is complete."

"Mm." Chen Ergou nodded, "Let's go."

The two left the Sword Saint Ruins and set off on the road back to the Novice Village.

The sun was setting, casting golden light upon them, stretching their shadows long and thin.

"Chen Ergou," Ye Liuli suddenly said, "have you ever thought about what kind of person you want to become in the future?"

Chen Ergou thought for a moment and said earnestly: "I want to become the strongest person. Not for domination, but to protect the people I want to protect."

Ye Liuli looked at him without speaking, but a flicker of tenderness crossed her eyes.