I only want to win over the fairy.

Moreover, in the art of swordsmanship, there is a state called "no sword in hand, but a sword in heart".

That is, there is no need to be bound by the sword. As long as you have the sword in your heart, then every blade of grass, every flower, and every tree can become the sword in your hand.

I understand!

[Suddenly, you feel a sense of enlightenment, as if the invisible wall that had always blocked your path has shattered. Your state of mind undergoes a further breakthrough, and your realm of perfection is elevated at this moment.]

You have discovered that your swordsmanship has reached its pinnacle.

At this moment, you finally understand the true meaning of a sword: anything that can be used to slash, stab, or kill can be a sword!

"As expected, the saying 'Upon seeing the White Emperor, all worldly paths become empty' is no exaggeration. The unparalleled master of swordsmanship in the world today is beyond the comprehension of ordinary people," Luo Jiuxiao thought to himself.

Understanding the vast difference in power between them, your admiration for the White Emperor grows ever stronger, and your interest in his swordsmanship deepens. As a swordsman, nothing is more exhilarating than witnessing firsthand the strongest sword strike at the pinnacle of swordsmanship.

[The legendary ultimate move of the White Emperor, that thoughtless sword strike, you desperately want to witness it.]

"As the saying goes, 'If I hear the Way in the morning, I can die content in the evening.' If I could witness that sword strike with my own eyes, even if I died after witnessing it, I would have no regrets!" you thought excitedly.

Realizing that a mere sword could not satisfy you, you broke your longsword, which you had used for many years, in front of the White Emperor. Then, you knelt down and performed the apprenticeship ceremony, sincerely pleading, "Please! I want to witness the pinnacle and end of the way of the sword. Please guide me!!!"

Originally, Luo Jiuxiao planned to find a suitable opportunity to propose to the White Emperor that he would guide her and take her as his disciple. However, now that she could no longer suppress her thirst for knowledge, she didn't want to wait any longer.

Even if she is rejected, she will do everything she can to become Bai Di's disciple, even if it is just a simple nominal disciple!

Should we accept Luo Jiuxiao as our disciple?

[①, A promising swordsman, if properly nurtured, will surely become a great master in the future.]

【②, How dare you, someone older than me, ask to be my apprentice? Don't you feel ashamed?】

【③, Neither accept nor reject, ignore it.】

Three options appeared on Bai Yi's cultivation simulator.

Luo Jiuxiao's talent is indeed remarkable, especially his naturally naive appearance. Coupled with his dedication to swordsmanship, it always reminds Bai Yi of his master, Xiao Jinxuan. Luo Jiuxiao's pure mind and his unwavering determination to pursue his goals, even if it means hitting a brick wall, make it easy for him to achieve success.

This kind of child would probably be a top-notch expert in swordsmanship, medicine, or even begging for food. Maybe if you tricked her into studying advanced mathematics, she could learn something from it too.

Taking him as a disciple might not be a bad choice, but this guy is actually a bit older than me.

In terms of age, Luo Jiuxiao was old enough to be his older sister, so it felt strange for him to take her as his disciple.

Therefore, he could only choose to accept apprentices or not accept apprentices. As for option three, he abandoned it from the beginning.

How can you string someone along, neither accepting nor rejecting them?

Luo Jiuxiao took good care of me at the Zixiao Sword Sect, and was even so generous as to show me the sect's secret techniques and core moves. If I were to keep him hanging on, would I still be human?

It's either refuse or accept; there are no other possibilities.

Thinking it over carefully, after so many simulations, I still haven't taken on any apprentices. I should find someone to practice my teaching and problem-solving skills first. If there are no problems, I might be able to try out my idea.

Education should be provided to all without discrimination.

It's not that the Nine Provinces lack talent; on the contrary, there are many talented people here, and quite a few of them have the potential to become Dao Children. However, many sects are too protective of their own knowledge, hoarding precious cultivation techniques. Many cultivation manuals are not allowed to be learned, and even if they are, they hold back, only giving people a single volume or half of the manual, and even planting many pitfalls within it. As a result, many talented Dao Children and immortal seeds are ruined in this way.

Therefore, to break this status quo, we need to transcend the limitations of this era and this world, and have one or more mentors who are open to all kinds of students, who do not hoard their knowledge, and are willing to teach their disciples precious classics, so as to impart knowledge, teach skills and resolve doubts for these people.

Bai Yi had tried this method in previous simulations, but at that time his position was too high, so he gave orders to his subordinates to do it. The two methods seemed similar, but in reality they were worlds apart.

Because the latter was too far removed from the lower realms, everything was handled by the cultivators he appointed, while he himself did not teach them.

When the lower-level people teach, some problems always arise, namely that they always teach inferior techniques. If you want good techniques, you need to pay a price.

Bai Yi had already discovered this problem at the time, and although he dealt with it promptly, this phenomenon still occurred quite frequently.

The simulation he performed was indeed a significant improvement over the real-world version. Furthermore, as the Great Emperor, he held a high position, and as long as he didn't cause trouble and allowed the Nine Provinces to develop in peace, no one would criticize him. However, it was still far from the results he desired.

So this time, he wanted to try liberating his mind first.

He believed that by taking the lead himself and training a new generation of cultivators, who would then influence those around them, things would be much better than before.

[You've chosen to accept Luo Jiuxiao as your disciple, but you're currently facing a dilemma regarding this young woman whose mastery of traditional swordsmanship surpasses your own, as you're unsure what to teach her.]

After some thought, instead of first teaching the other party knowledge of swordsmanship or similar subjects, you taught them mathematics and physics—two subjects that seemed completely unrelated to cultivating immortality.

"What does learning this have to do with swordsmanship?" Luo Jiuxiao frowned as he looked at the large stack of books you had printed out on the spot, casually flipping through them a few times.

"Of course there's a connection. Once you thoroughly understand and master the contents of these books, you'll have the foundation to become the world's number one swordsman. As long as you grasp the key points, any enemy will be no match for you." You believe Luo Jiuxiao has great potential; if it were this child, he might truly be able to change the times.

The times have changed, and this isn't just a matter of words; the process requires considerable effort and cannot be accomplished overnight.

[You want to see if Luo Jiuxiao can truly master all martial arts, all of which are swordsmanship, and even change the course of history.]

Previously, Bai Yi and Xuan Yuanmeng, who was still the Heavenly Dao, had researched firearms and nuclear bombs. Unfortunately, the firearms were too weak to even break through their own skin. The same was true for nuclear bombs; the explosions looked intimidating, but their power was less than a slap from Bai Yi.

After discovering that the thing was not very useful, Xuan Yuanmeng gave up, but Bai Yi did not.

Nuclear bombs and firearms can only exert such power because the materials used are not precious; those rare and precious materials have basically never been used.

Although the cost of using divine materials and rare treasures to make it would be ridiculously high, possibly even reaching an astronomical figure, Bai Yi would really like to try it if given the chance.

Of course, these are all issues to consider later.

Even if it can't be achieved, it doesn't matter. It's good to let Luo Jiuxiao gain some experience. We can teach her something new then, and then we can pretend that nothing happened.

In April of the second year of the White Emperor's era, after several months of research, Luo Jiuxiao still hadn't made any progress. She could tell that what the White Emperor had given her was useful, but it was far removed from the cultivation world and her own knowledge, seemingly belonging to a different system. This greatly troubled her.

Following the books and blueprints left by the White Emperor, Luo Jiuxiao painstakingly crafted a firearm. However, she was not satisfied with its power; the attack, described as a bullet, was less powerful than a casual sword strike.

"Since the White Emperor entrusted these things to me, he must have his reasons. The power of this weapon should be more than this. The inability to unleash its full potential must be my own fault."

After some thought, she finally abandoned the method described in the book and instead used it as a blunt weapon. She found that although it wasn't very convenient, it was at least usable.

After a period of adaptation, you will be able to imbue this weapon with your own sword intent, and easily unleash sharp sword energy with a casual swing.

[It's just that you feel this weapon is still not as good as your own sword.]

[You dejectedly report your current situation to Bai Di, seeking answers. You believe this weapon must have other true uses, but you haven't found them yet. Upon learning that you have already combined sword intent with this weapon, Bai Di is slightly surprised. He then takes the gun from your hand and casually fires a bullet, which easily pierces the seemingly indestructible barrier.]

You are utterly shocked. They are clearly the same weapon, and they look almost identical, so why is there such a huge difference in their power?

The White Emperor asks you, "Have you ever heard of the 'Perfect Realm'?"

"The complete realm?" you asked, puzzled.

"That's right. The ultimate realm is the condensation of power, using the most ingenious techniques to defeat the enemy. It's like a long needle piercing a giant elephant's body, easily killing it. Different levels of condensation result in different combat power. I can condense my power into a bullet, and with various ingenious and unbelievable control techniques and moves, I can greatly enhance the power of a casually fired bullet. You can try condensing your power to the size of a bullet, controlling it to the point where you can integrate your power into the bullet without damaging it." The White Emperor explained this new knowledge to you.

Luo Jiuxiao is currently pondering a question.

Since Bai Di's initial goal was to enable him to reach the complete realm, why did he have him study mathematics and physics?

For some reason, her intuition told her that what Bai Di had taught her at the beginning seemed to be a test of something, but it had failed. That's why he immediately took it out when she asked him about it.

Her intuition has always been very accurate.

She felt that since the White Emperor had tested those things on her, it meant he believed she was capable of accomplishing them, but she had failed. So he decided to settle for second best and pass on this complete realm to her.

What Luo Jiuxiao pursues is the pinnacle and end of the way of the sword.

Therefore, she would not compromise easily. Since she had decided to witness the "ultimate" splendor, she would not give up easily!

[After returning, you lost your appetite and couldn't sleep, constantly pondering Bai Di's words and endlessly perusing the books he had given you. Your intuition told you that if you could unravel their mysteries, the pinnacle you sought would be within your grasp.]

Just as you had encountered confusion in your sword practice before, you started analyzing and deducing from the beginning, trying to find the problem. After countless analyses and deductions, you suddenly realized that the structure of the gun that Bai Di gave you was different from that of the sword. It was composed of many parts, just like the structure of veins in the human body.

"Your sword is too old; every move exudes an ancient feel, like a lifeless pool, unchanging." The White Emperor's words echoed in your mind.

"To break free from the shackles of swordsmanship, one must dismantle the existing structure."

"The White Emperor once said that a sword is a weapon, and its core should be human. So, conversely, wouldn't making the sword a human being be considered a completely new change and breakthrough?"

[Deciding to take an unconventional approach, you redesigned the firearms according to the circulation of blood in the human body. Since imbuing weapons with human strength and sword intent would be inefficient, why not skip the human element and let the weapon generate its own sword intent?]

[With this in mind, you embark on a radical transformation.]

The transformation of weapons cannot be accomplished overnight.

In particular, if the firearms system wants to be integrated into the cultivation system, it will require countless improvements. This improvement process could take anywhere from a few years to thousands or even tens of thousands of years.

Fortunately, Luo Jiuxiao was least worried about time. After each cultivation simulator ended, she would accept everything she had experienced and learned in the simulator. Each simulation was equivalent to an extra life, an extra thousand years. If she spent all her time studying these things, she might only need two or three simulations to complete it.

Having direction is better than anything else.

Once she tells herself a direction to move forward, she will keep aiming at that direction and working hard until she reaches the end of that road.

Unlike Luo Jiuxiao, who had already devoted himself to research and improvement, Bai Yi embarked on a new journey.

Having recovered most of your physical and mental health, you took some time to return to Tianxuan Peak. After tidying up your home and guiding your junior sister Su Qingyu's cultivation, you decided to embark on your journey.

[Su Qingyu, who had been sitting alone on Tianxuan Peak for so long that she was practically growing weeds, took this opportunity to ask you if she could also go out for training. After some hesitation, you agreed to her request, and the two of you set off together.]

In previous simulations, Bai Yi was either busy dealing with imminent crises or saving the world, and he basically had no time to do things that seemed like a waste of time, as he did in this simulation.

Now that he has the opportunity, he is determined to do many things that he originally wanted to do but didn't have time to do.

For example, teaching one's junior female classmates.

Su Qingyu has great talent, but unfortunately I haven't paid much attention to it before, nor have I had much free time to focus on it.

Hoping that their master, Xiao Jinxuan, would teach Su Qingyu is like hoping that Tianxuan Peak would one day become a spirit, see their master's state, and then immediately set up its own sect with its junior sister, teaching her the Great Dao of Nature every day.

[In the second month of the third year of the White Emperor Era, the Penglai Immortal Mountain Secret Realm opened. Coincidentally, the sect leader of the Immortal Mountain, who was guarding the forbidden zone of life, discovered a stone egg in the Primordial Ancient Land that appeared to be from the Immortal Ancient Era. Therefore, he held a banquet to invite all directions, sending invitations to all the major sects and powerful figures with names and surnames.]

Curious about this, you, as a rogue cultivator, went to the banquet with your junior sister Su Qingyu, only to be turned away by the Eighth Elder of Penglai Immortal Mountain, who stated that rogue cultivators without names or identities were not allowed to enter.

[You happened to encounter the recently rising star, True Phoenix Feather Palace Flower, and the Holy Spirit Goddess Bai Ze. Feather Palace Flower immediately recognized your phoenix bloodline and invited you to the banquet, but you declined, as you were only there for a casual visit. Since the host family refused, it meant you were not meant to be.]

"There's no need to force a feast that you can't have."

Eighth Elder of Penglai Immortal Mountain! I'm testing your code!

When Hanamiya Hana saw this, she was so angry she felt like her lungs were about to explode.

How could there be such a coin-minting guy in this world? Bai Yi really doesn't often appear in front of people. This time, he disappeared after finishing his business, leaving only legends behind.

Very few people know Bai Yi's true identity. Many people in the Human Emperor Palace know, but they won't spread the word or talk about it casually. After all, Bai Yi has disappeared since then, and who knows if he plans to cultivate in seclusion? If you reveal his identity without his permission, you'll definitely be in trouble if he gets angry.

Those like Yu Gonghua, who knew Bai Yi's identity, were even less likely to go out and spread the word.

But this is not a reason for the mint to shut Bai Yi out!

Bai Yi's presence here shows respect for your Penglai Immortal Mountain, yet you still refuse to let him in. I'll kill you within three days and scatter your ashes into the sea!

You beat up the Eighth Elder of Penglai Immortal Mountain in front of countless guests.

Coinage stuff!