The proof of Emperor Wu began with daily rewards for diligence.

Chapter 95 My Dao Heart Will Never Shatter

The moon is bright and the stars are few; the night is cool and still.

He Tangtang hid on the second-floor balcony, secretly raised her phone and took a picture of the courtyard, then sent it to her best friend Pei Qingying.

In the photo, a man and a woman stand facing each other. The woman is dancing with a sword, her clothes fluttering like a red peony blooming in a courtyard, turning the cold night sky crimson.

"Danger!" He Tang sensed the crisis even before Pei Qingying, adding a message of extreme urgency.

He Yuanshan remained unhurried, sitting on the balcony leisurely drinking tea, completely at ease.

The powerful female martial artist in the courtyard bore a striking resemblance to Pei Qingying, clearly a blood relative of the young lady.

Only his silly daughter, overwhelmed with concern, stood nervously by his side.

"You used to practice the Six Harmonies Saber Technique?" Chen Jue judged Pei Lingyu by his own standards and didn't believe that Pei Lingyu's talent could be so extraordinary.

"You've practiced before, why would I learn from you?" Pei Lingyu glanced at Chen Jue coldly.

"I've seen talented people, but I've never seen anyone with talent as high as yours, so high it's out of this world."

Chen Jue sighed in admiration and began to explain to her the concept and operational methods of "six harmonizing into one".

Perhaps because it was his first time teaching, Chen Jue's speech was very disjointed, and he spoke almost whatever came to mind.

One minute they talk about "the unity of man and sword," the next they talk about "the feeling of the sword | how to extend to the eight directions and six realms, to the farthest places."

Pei Lingyu listened attentively, slowly and wisely untangling the many knots in Chen Jue's chaotic narration, calmly clearing away the layers of fog, and glimpsing the "True Meaning of Six Harmonies" hidden within the "Six Harmonies Knife Technique".

If the "True Meaning of the Six Harmonies" were to evolve further, it should have become the "True Meaning of Humanity" which embodies the principle that "all things are mind-made".

However, in Chen Jue's description, the other party directly skipped this important step, and twisted the true meaning of his sword technique into the current "Within the Six Directions, I am the only one who is supreme".

"?" Pei Lingyu felt a moment of blankness for the first time.

She understood how to condense the "Six Harmonies Blade Intent".

But she didn't understand how Chen Jue could jump directly from "Six Harmonies Blade Intent" to "Humanity's True Intent" and then to "Only My True Intent".

Chen Jue's explanation was perfectly reasonable: "Since the true energy has already permeated the six directions, reaching the point where it can do whatever it wants and go anywhere."

"Isn't it inevitable that 'within the six directions, I am the only one who reigns supreme'?"

Chen Jue's idea shocked and surprised Pei Lingyu.

No wonder there is the saying "a newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger".

How dare you, a mere commoner martial artist, proclaim "I am the only one who reigns supreme within the six directions"?!

They were even so arrogant as to consider this the true essence of swordsmanship!

"Don't you know that there is a kind of setback in martial arts called 'shattered Dao heart'?"

"If you ever step outside the city and see the countless geniuses of the outside world, each one of them could beat you black and blue."

"Back then, could you still proclaim that you are the only one worthy of respect within the six directions?"

Out of consideration for Chen Jue teaching her the "true meaning of humanity," Pei Lingyu revealed some more information to him: "The true meaning of martial arts is like a martial artist's innate talent."

"The latter determines what type of true energy you can cultivate; the former, in turn, will give rise to power, divine essence, and extraordinary phenomena."

"I advise you to take advantage of the time and retreat from the idea of ​​being the only one who is supreme in the world to the idea of ​​being the only one who is supreme in the world."

"In this way, although the power is reduced, after being defeated, the scope of blame can be wider, and it is not easy for the Dao heart to be broken."

Pei Lingyu spoke with great earnestness and concern.

Little did she know that Chen Jue's confidence had already swelled to an unbelievable level ever since he awakened his talent of "Martial Arts Rewards Diligence".

Even if he were beaten up ten or eight times, or even every day, he would still dare to shout Xiao Huohuo's classic line from "Battle Through the Sky": "Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river, never underestimate a young man's potential!"

This is the essence of "rewarding diligent warriors".

I will never let setbacks on the path of martial arts break my resolve!

I am the only one who is supreme, and I am invincible!

This is the path of a martial artist that Chen Jue will take!

"I won't change it!" Chen Jue's will was firm, completely unaffected by Pei Lingyu's words.

"Not changing it?" Pei Lingyu's gaze towards Chen Jue shifted slightly, revealing doubt and confusion.

She had assumed Chen Jue would be a smart person.

"No changes!"

Chen Jue, feeling quite heroic, chuckled and unleashed his full power of "True Self Intent," enveloping Pei Lingyu within it.

Some things cannot be fully taught simply by instruction; the learner must comprehend them on their own.

As the saying goes, "Good advice is hard to give to a damned ghost."

Having said that, Pei Lingyu stopped trying to persuade her.

Her purpose was clear: to follow Chen Jue's train of thought and sense the true meaning of the sword technique he was displaying.

Confident, enthusiastic, and passionate.

Pei Lingyu sensed many things from Chen Jue's true swordsmanship.

But these three things were so pure that they deeply moved her.

This is what people often call "a pure heart," the most precious raft for crossing over on the path of martial arts.

Pei Lingyu stood silently for most of a quarter of an hour, enveloped by Chen Jue's true essence of swordsmanship.

Suddenly, a stray lock of hair on her forehead burst into flames without warning.

This wisp of flame ignited the surrounding spiritual energy, instantly spreading throughout Pei Lingyu's entire body, enveloping her peony-like figure in a dazzling display of flames.

Under Chen Jue's guidance, Pei Lingyu successfully grasped a trace of the "Six Harmonies True Meaning". After that, as long as she continues to hone her skills, she will have the opportunity to transform the "Six Harmonies" into the "Human Way".

"That's enough for today, I'll come find you again tomorrow."

Pei Lingyu opened her eyes, and the spiritual energy and flames around her dissipated, leaving only the flickering firelight in her eyes.

"Second sister, you can stay up a little later tomorrow—don't disturb the children's sleep."

Chen Jue pointed to He Tangtang on the balcony, peeking out like a kitten.

Pei Lingyu raised her eyebrows and looked at the second-floor balcony. The little girl was extremely pretty and had a lively and active personality. Her long, narrow eyes were somewhat similar to her older sister's phoenix eyes.

"Nice to meet you, here's a little something for you."

Pei Lingyu took off the sky-blue dragon pendant from her waist and threw it at He Tang, who was peeking out from the second floor, as if it were a piece of junk.

He Tang, who was secretly observing from the second floor, was clearly startled by Pei Lingyu's actions. In her haste, she almost missed the jade pendant that her older sister had given her.

"Thank you—no, that's not right!"

He Tangtang realized what was happening and declared righteously, "Even if you bribed me with the jade pendant, I will never betray my dear girl!"

"You won't get my approval! My sister-in-law will always be Qingqing!"

The little girl shouted so loudly that her family members all peeked out.

Chen Jue and He Yuanshan both covered their heads.

Pei Lingyu's face darkened, and her voice became cold and distant: "I am Pei Qingying's second sister. Give me back the jade pendant."

Upon hearing this, He Tang's eyes widened instantly, and she jumped off the second-floor balcony.

"Dear sister! I am your long-lost, half-sister!"