Xiaoxiao.

After transmitting their voices over a long distance, the group left immediately, unaware of what happened afterward.

The ten major sects were completely wiped out by this battle, and not a single grandmaster-level expert survived.

Although a very small number of people did not die on the spot, what difference was there between them and the dead, since they had no skill whatsoever?

Guan Xinghe ultimately did not survive. This sect, which had stood by and helped Chunyang Temple for countless years, would completely decline because of his death.

Although Jian Xiaotian survived, he lost all his cultivation.

Guo Dehao remains in a coma, and his chances of survival are slim.

Even if they were lucky enough to survive, without the protection of these top masters, the decline of the Ten Great Sects was inevitable.

"Zheng-ge'er, where are we going next?" Ying Yue asked.

At this moment, the onlookers at the foot of Broken Blade Peak had all vanished without a trace.

Kuang Zheng's warning had completely intimidated them. Come to think of it, a peerless master who could wipe out all ten major sects was not someone they could afford to provoke.

That person is on the mountaintop now. If he comes down and sees a large crowd still watching the commotion, and accidentally angers them, wouldn't he lose his life for nothing?

Because of this, when the people down the mountain heard the voice transmission, they wished their parents had more legs. Why weren't they running away now and waiting for the New Year?

Kuang Zheng, of course, had no time to think about trivial matters. He believed that from today onwards, the so-called martial arts world would be completely relegated to a mere backdrop.

The three great empires have been suppressed by the ten great sects for so many years. Now that they have the opportunity to completely eliminate this mountain, how could they let this opportunity slip by?

Despite the Qin Dynasty's claim of having no Jianghu (江湖, a term referring to the martial arts world), the influence of the Ten Great Sects is ubiquitous.

If it weren't for the existence of Longyan, it would have been teeming with heroes long ago, just like the other two great empires.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; how could they possibly let it slip by?

It should be understood that in such a vast empire, even if the rulers are incompetent, there is no shortage of people with vision.

Moreover, the rulers of the three great empires were all established monarchs; how could they possibly give up such a golden opportunity?

Indeed, after learning that all the masters of the Ten Great Schools had perished, both the Tang and Han Empires dispatched their elite forces.

The Qin Empire's unprecedented full cooperation meant that anything concerning the Ten Great Sects received the green light from all sides.

They even offered to lend troops, but the two great empires politely declined.

After all, the movement of the military will raise many questions: Are you helping me to wipe out the martial arts practitioners or are you trying to take advantage of the chaos?

Without their masters, the Ten Great Schools are nothing but plucked chickens, not worth mentioning at all.

Ultimately, the two great empires completely surrounded the gates of the ten major sects, and after a year of fierce fighting, they finally uprooted the ten major sects.

Kuang Zheng's actions swept the martial arts world of Penglai Planet into the dustbin of history, and Penglai entered the imperial era.

Of course, that's a story for later, since the destruction of the ten major sects didn't happen until a year later.

At that time, Penglou had not been destroyed. Kuang Zheng and the other two also entered the wilderness and were completely lost to history.

In response to Ying Yue's question, Kuang Zheng smiled and said, "Of course, we should search through the treasure vaults of the ten major sects. They have quite a few spiritual treasures. It would be a waste to waste them there. Only we can make those spiritual treasures shine with their final brilliance!"

Upon hearing this answer, Ying Yue exclaimed in surprise.

He found Kuang Zheng to be so unfamiliar, and a thoughtful look appeared in Wu Ren's eyes.

Seeing their surprise, Kuang Zheng laughed and said, "Hehe... Strange, isn't it? Isn't this exactly the kind of behavior we used to despise? This is nothing short of extortion!"

But have you ever thought about it? What use are these things to them? They're just another decorative item to admire, nothing more. But the spiritual energy they contain can be absorbed and utilized by us, helping us get out of our predicament. Moreover, without their peerless masters, the Ten Great Sects possessing these things will only bring them disaster. The principle of "possessing a treasure invites trouble" goes without saying, right? And I've realized that we've been wrong all along, so wrong," Kuang Zheng said with deep emotion.

"Where did I go wrong?" Yingyue asked, puzzled.

“We have always considered ourselves as people of the martial arts world, never as cultivators,” Kuang Zheng said.

After hearing this, Wu Ren asked in confusion, "Is there a difference?"

"Of course there's a difference, and it's a fundamental difference!" Kuang Zheng affirmed.

"Think about it, what is our goal? It's to ascend to heaven! What is the goal of the supreme martial arts master? It's to command the world!"

The former is going against the will of Heaven and defying fate! The latter is merely to satisfy one's own extravagant desires, to control others and to find pleasure in manipulating them! "Kuang Zheng continued.

With excitement in her eyes, Ying Yue said, "I think I understand now!"

Kuang Zheng laughed and said, "Yes, as the saying goes, the flag determines the path. We cultivate the path of immortality, yet we've always bound ourselves to the rules of the martial world. How can we not run into problems?"

So for many years, we have been trying to maintain relationships with martial arts sects.

Even when they push their luck further, we simply treat them like children, showing endless tolerance and leniency, which ultimately leads to today's outcome.

The main reason for this is that they are insatiable, but this is also why we haven't adjusted our own behavior.

We failed to show them the gap between us, so they didn't harbor any inappropriate thoughts.

This trip was for self-cultivation; I had previously thought it was to experience the joys and sorrows of different social classes.

Actually, no, everyone has their own unique joys and sorrows.

Everyone has their own unique experiences. Using other people's experiences and lives to guide your own path is a huge fallacy.

Understanding your own position is the greatest original aspiration!

Know where you are, where you are going, and what path you are going to take.

Once you understand these issues, you'll find your way forward.

It's not that a road is formed by many people walking on it, but rather that we take steps because we have a goal.

Though the road is long, you will surely arrive if you keep walking.

Though the task is difficult, it will surely be accomplished if we do it.

Only when you understand what you want and how to achieve it can you truly find your original aspiration.

We are cultivators, so why do we always act like martial arts practitioners?

Because we always see ourselves as martial arts practitioners, we are always hesitant and timid in our actions, and in the end, we lose ourselves.

This is because we have lost ourselves and our original aspirations.

We were wrong from the start; we should have gathered all the spiritual beings on the planet as quickly as possible.

This gives us the means to venture into the wilderness, for the wilderness is our land of hope.

Although it is certainly dangerous there, there is hope.

We shouldn't have just waited for the Vermilion Fruit to appear in the first place; instead, we should have taken the initiative to search for it in the wilderness.

Didn't we suspect that the Vermilion Fruit that appeared in the human world actually came from the Wilderness? Now I'm even more certain of that.

"Because when I circulated my spiritual energy, I sensed the aura of the Wildlands within the lingering presence of the Vermilion Fruit."

Wu Ren suddenly exclaimed excitedly, "Yes, I felt it too. At first I thought it was my imagination, but it turned out to be true."

Kuang Zheng smiled and said, "Yes, our initial guess was correct."

Ying Yue said dejectedly, "Then aren't we just wasting our lives?"

Kuang Zheng said, "Yes, we wasted too much time. If we had recklessly entered the wilderness back then, they might not have died."

The thought of his four fallen comrades filled Kuang Zheng with self-reproach.

Wu Ren comforted her, saying, "It's not your fault. I also strongly opposed going into the wilderness, but only Yueyue stood firmly by your side. We both vehemently opposed it; it was our fault. We were afraid of death; it's not your fault."

"Heh... I should have forced you to comply," Kuang Zheng said remorsefully.

Ying Yue comforted her, "You can't force them. After all, everyone thought that entering the wilderness was a dead end, and that they might be able to wait for the appearance of the Vermilion Fruit outside. Even if you force them, they won't listen to you."

Wu Ren also said, "Yueyue is right, that's what I thought back then. If you forced me, I would quit Longyan and the seven-person team. Later, they told me the same thing. I didn't know before, but I understood later. You knew back then that if you forced everyone, we would fall apart. You thought too much about everyone; we were too selfish."

Wu Ren was filled with regret. If they had fought together back then, things might have turned out completely differently.

But there are no "what ifs" in this world, and the departed will never return.