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This was something Du Youqian simply could not comprehend. "Please, fellow Daoist, enlighten me."

"It’s a long story. First, You De, you must understand the origin of the Human Dao Sword." Zeng Baoming took another two large gulps of his medicinal wine, organized his thoughts, and then slowly began his explanation.

"Fellow Daoist, you may know that the *Zong Wu True Monarch’s Sword Collection Annotation* is divided into four parts: the Human Dao Sword, the Celestial Dao Sword, the Heartless Sword, and the Extreme Emotion Sword, which represent four types of Sword Intent. However, you only have a rough understanding of the Human Dao Sword and know nothing about the other three. If you were to learn all four, you would realize that none of these Sword Intents were created by Zong Wu True Monarch. Instead, he compiled and studied the incomplete Swordsmanship of his predecessors, mastered them, and then added his own interpretations."

"The four Sword Intents have different origins. If you trace them back, the Human Dao Sword was actually passed down from the lineage of the ancient Human Emperors. By the time it reached Zong Wu True Monarch, less than a tenth of it remained. Still, its core concept is incredibly lofty, and along with the Celestial Dao Sword, it is considered the most supreme form of Swordsmanship, far surpassing the Heartless Sword and the Extreme Emotion Sword."

Du Youqian nodded. "I see."

He was merely acknowledging the point, not wanting to interrupt.

’Actually, I’m quite curious. If the Human Dao Sword is an inheritance from the Human Emperor, then where did the Celestial Dao Sword come from?’

’Could it be from the Ancient Celestial Court?’

’And why is the Human Dao Sword considered its equal?’

Zeng Baoming continued, "Since you’ve had a preliminary look at the Human Dao Sword, you must have noticed that it’s not well-suited for combat and killing, correct?"

Du Youqian smiled and admitted, "A sword is a weapon for killing. Swordsmanship that isn’t good at killing is certainly surprising."

He was being polite for Zeng Baoming’s sake.

’To be brutally honest, what’s the point of learning swordsmanship if you can’t kill anyone with it?’

’Should I have the Dancing Girls at the Celestial Master’s Mansion learn it to entertain me?’

Zeng Baoming calmly explained, "The Human Dao Sword may not be suited for killing, but it possesses unique functions. If you master its Sword Intent, you can use the will of the people as its edge and the fortune of a dynasty as its guard. It encompasses the four cardinal directions and is wreathed in the four seasons. It is governed by the Five Elements and judged by virtue and justice. It opens with Yin and Yang, is held through spring and summer, and moves through autumn and winter. When thrust, nothing stands before it. When raised, nothing is above it. When pressed down, nothing is below it. When swung, nothing is beside it. With a single wave, this longsword can part the floating clouds above and sever the very foundations of the earth below. It can regulate Yin and Yang, bringing favorable weather and bountiful harvests to the Human World, allowing the Human Dao to prosper. In those ancient times, the Human Emperor used this very sword to win the hearts of all under heaven."

"Moreover, if you were to comprehend the Human Dao Sword to a profound degree, you would realize that while it isn’t suited for one-on-one duels between Cultivators, it excels at collective assaults and is perfect for sealing and suppression."

"The complete *Zong Wu True Monarch’s Sword Collection Annotation* is, of course, far inferior to the complete *Blood Slaughter Sword Scripture*. However, if we only consider the Human Dao Sword and the Celestial Dao Sword, they can hold their own against the other Sword Intents of the *Blood Slaughter Sword Scripture*, aside from ’Annihilate’ and ’Tu’."

Du Youqian never offered opinions on matters he knew little about, so he simply listened with a serious expression.

’Logically, what Zeng Baoming is saying makes sense.’

’But if that’s all there is to it, I’m not going to waste my time cultivating the Human Dao Sword.’

’Not for the next thousand years, at least.’

’What’s the point?’

’To summon clouds and make rain for the Wu Kingdom?’

Zeng Baoming tilted his head back, drained the medicinal wine in his cup, and smacked his lips before smiling. "Over the last few centuries, the Spiritual Qi in Momenan has been steadily declining, and disasters in the Mortal World have grown more frequent. Even the Spiritual Qi within the Blessed Lands is diminishing. Momenan’s environment is deteriorating, and the fertility of Mortals is also falling. If this continues, I fear the Human Race in Momenan will eventually die out. But long before that, it will become increasingly difficult for Cultivators like us to practice. Soon, perhaps only one-in-ten-thousand geniuses will be able to reach Core Formation. Later on, even achieving Foundation Establishment might become an impossible dream. You are aware of all this, I’m sure, fellow Daoist!"

Du Youqian nodded noncommittally.

’I’m not the least bit scared. If he’s just going to rehash these old arguments, he’ll never persuade me.’

’By the time that happens, I’ll have left Momenan for the Human World anyway.’

’I’ll even take my Dao Companions and all my followers with me.’

’What happens to Momenan has nothing to do with me.’

Zeng Baoming continued, "I wonder, do you recall our first meeting several hundred years ago, fellow Daoist? It was in the relics of the Cyan Yang Sect. A senior from my Sect who accompanied me back then remarked that your Sword Intent was incredibly sharp and that you were wreathed in Human Dao Fortune. He said you would be a prime candidate to cultivate the Human Dao Sword. Tongming Master later said something similar as well."

Du Youqian simply nodded again.

’Yes, yes, everything you’re saying is correct.’

’So what if I’m a prime candidate for the Human Dao Sword? I don’t want to learn it.’

A flicker of disdain even crossed Fang Hua’s eyes.

’Suppression and sealing? Collective assaults?’

’What’s the use of any of that?’

’Swordsmanship without killing power? Not even a dog would bother learning it.’

Zeng Baoming had clearly done his homework before arriving and had likely anticipated Du Youqian’s reluctance to practice the Human Dao Sword.

He said, "Due to the deteriorating cultivation environment in Momenan, the Taihe Sect has made a proposal. They hope our Sect can provide two Cultivators: one who practices the Celestial Dao Sword and one who practices the Human Dao Sword, both preferably at the Golden Core Middle Stage or higher. If the two coordinate their attacks, they should be able to unleash Sword Intent at a Tier Four level. This could regulate the Yin and Yang, slow Momenan’s environmental decay, and even prevent the Spiritual Qi from dissipating for a few hundred years. If we could keep this up, training a new pair of sword Cultivators every few centuries, Momenan could survive for several thousand more years. Unfortunately, while I cultivate the Human Dao Sword myself, I ran into a problem during my Core Formation."

Du Youqian said, "So, the Human Dao Sword and Celestial Dao Sword have such a miraculous effect when used in concert."

’So this is a task handed down by the Taihe Sect,’ he now understood.

’In that case, cultivating the Human Dao Sword isn’t entirely out of the question.’

’As long as the benefits are good enough.’

And as expected, Zeng Baoming had come with an offer. "To help you cultivate the Human Dao Sword, fellow Daoist, my Sect will give its full support to make you the National Guardian Celestial Master of the Han Kingdom. This will allow you to acquire the Human Dao Fortune of the entire nation."

Du Youqian was tempted.

’I was already getting a headache thinking about this. After I reach Core Formation, the Power of Human Dao from the Wu Kingdom alone will be insufficient.’

’It won’t be enough for me to quickly advance to the Golden Core Middle and Late Stages.’

’I’d have to slow my cultivation pace, taking one or two hundred years to advance when it should only take a few decades.’

’Adding the Han Kingdom would increase my cultivation speed by a significant margin.’

Still, he couldn’t agree that easily. He shook his head. "Not enough."

Zeng Baoming immediately raised the stakes. "You can have access to the complete *Zong Wu True Monarch’s Sword Collection Annotation*. You just can’t pass it on to anyone else."

Du Youqian grew pensive and didn’t answer right away.

’I already have the *Blood Slaughter Sword Scripture*,’ he thought, ’which will take me one or two thousand years to master. Where would I find the energy to learn the second-rate *Zong Wu True Monarch’s Sword Collection Annotation*?’

’Other Cultivators would kill for this opportunity. Even Pang Master would be green with envy.’

’But for me, it’s practically useless.’

Reading his expression, Zeng Baoming smiled. "If you have any other requests, fellow Daoist, please don’t hesitate to state them."

Du Youqian’s expression turned serious. "I want all Nine Countries in the world to recognize me as their National Guardian Celestial Master. Let the name of Qingxu Tongxuan Guanmiao True Monarch be known everywhere."

Now it was Zeng Baoming’s turn to contemplate.

After a long moment, he slowly shook his head, though not in refusal. "Please forgive me, but I cannot agree to your terms on the spot. I must return and discuss this with the seniors of the Taihe Sect. Do you have any other conditions?"

Du Youqian laughed. "That’s all. I’m not a greedy man, after all."

’If all Nine Countries recognized me as their National Guardian Celestial Master... no, even if only three or four did, it would be enough. Even if the Human Dao Fortune from each was far less than what the Wu Kingdom provides, the total amount would be sufficient to support my rapid cultivation to the Golden Core Late Stage. The distraction of practicing the Human Dao Sword wouldn’t set me back too much.’

"Very well. Please be patient, fellow Daoist, and hold off on your Core Formation for now. Cultivating the Human Dao Sword requires a special Dharma Sect to form the core; otherwise, it will be difficult to achieve Great Success with the Sword Intent," Zeng Baoming said with a smile. "Just wait for my good news. I will do everything in my power to make this happen and see that your wish is granted."

Du Youqian was quite satisfied. "Then I will await your news here."

After Zeng Baoming left, Du Youqian took up residence on Soul-shaking Mountain and resumed his contemplation of the Human Dao Sword.

「Half a month later」

Zeng Baoming returned with the Taihe Sect’s response.

"The nations overseen by the Taihe, Wanfa, Lingxiao, and Cunzhen Sects can all recognize you as their National Guardian Celestial Master. The Wu Kingdom is already your domain. As for the nations controlled by the Demon Sect Camp, it is not convenient for the Taihe Sect to interfere. If you have the means to make those nations recognize you as their National Guardian Celestial Master, and the local Sects don’t object, you are free to act on your own."

Du Youqian nodded. "Then we have an agreement."

’As for the Demon Sect Camp’s nations... first, the Jin Kingdom, home to the Heavenly Emotions and Oceanic Resentments Sect, will be no problem. Lin Sha is now their Chief Supreme Elder, and her word is final on any major Sect matter.’

’Next is the Yue Kingdom, where the Red Lotus Sect resides. I already have a solid cooperative relationship there. Once the war between our nations is over and Xia Chuchu Master finishes refining the Demon Artifact, I can step in as the victor, smoothly insert myself into the Yue Kingdom’s royal court, and become their National Guardian Celestial Master.’

’In that case, I’ll have seven nations in total recognizing me as their National Guardian Celestial Master.’

’The Human Dao Fortune won’t just be sufficient; it’ll be more than I could ever need.’

’For that prize, delaying my cultivation a bit to learn the Human Dao Sword is absolutely worth it.’

Once Zeng Baoming delivered the complete *Zong Wu True Monarch’s Sword Collection Annotation* as promised, Du Youqian returned to the Wu Kingdom Capital City.

He used the Human Dao Fortune to continue his contemplation of the Human Dao Sword while waiting for the other nations to officially name him their National Guardian Celestial Master.

With the Taihe Sect’s mediation, the four kingdoms of Han, Qi, Dai, and Wei soon announced Du Youqian as their National Guardian Celestial Master. They launched massive domestic propaganda campaigns, building a cult of personality around him and weaving him into their national myths.

Du Youqian didn’t have the energy to manage each of these new nations with the same painstaking effort he put into the Wu Kingdom.

He simply made an appearance in each country to establish his presence, which was enough to begin drawing a share of their Human Dao Fortune.

A few years later, once Han, Qi, Dai, Wei, and the Jin Kingdom were all under his purview, the amount of Human Dao Fortune he received had nearly tripled. He was already very satisfied with this result.

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