Chapter 701 - 12: Severing Karma, I Alone Am Unique

Chapter 701: Chapter 12: Severing Karma, I Alone Am Unique

"No one can replace another..."

Looking at Dayi’s desolate face, Li Xudou, having experienced a part of the other person’s life, naturally understood the implied meaning.

Chang’e, appearing as "Heng’e," accompanied Dayi through the lowest point of his life.

Only after Dayi completed the great feat of shooting the sun did he realize that his achievement was accomplished at the sacrifice of his wife.

If the story had ended here.

Dayi, although lamenting his initial intentions, would nostalgically miss his wife, but he would not regret it.

Because both sacrificed for the sake of the world, understanding each other’s intentions.

Unfortunately, life does not end abruptly at the most heroic and imaginative moments like stories do.

After completing the feat of shooting the sun, to give Dayi the faith and hope to continue living.

Heng’e disguised herself as Chang’e and returned to Dayi’s side, as if Chang’e had not sacrificed and was still alive.

In the short term, Dayi naturally couldn’t see through Heng’e’s disguise.

But as the couple spent more time together, how could Dayi, who was not a fool, fail to detect something wrong with his wife?

Or rather, if Dayi were indeed a fool easily deceived, he would not have become a hero who saved the world.

Thus, upon realizing Heng’e’s identity, Dayi’s heart almost instantly died.

This could be seen from the change in his appearance.

For a hero like Dayi, how could he become so old in less than a year if his heart had not died?

The world believed this was the curse of the Celestial Emperor, a result of Dayi exhausting his Essence, Qi, and Spirit in the Battle of the Sun-Shooting.

Only Li Xudou knew that Dayi wanted to die himself.

As it is said, success comes from the Heart Path, failure also comes from the Heart Path.

The mystery of the Heart Path allowed Dayi, a mere mortal, to achieve god-slaying and world-saving feats.

But similarly, once Dayi’s heart died, even with Essence, Qi, and Spirit intact, he could not conceal his dead aura.

"Yes, everyone in this world is unique."

"Even those so-called selves from parallel worlds cannot empathize with me."

Taking a deep breath, Dayi forced a slight smile and continued.

"So I imprint heart with heart, sever karma, attempting to completely isolate myself."

"After me, no one can be me, I am the only one."

This was a path completely opposite to Li Xudou’s.

Li Xudou walked the path of accepting the karma of all beings, ultimately transforming into the ’cause of all effects.’

Dayi went the opposite way, trying to forcibly sever all karma to achieve the realm of ’I alone am unique.’

"Unfortunately, you failed..."

Gazing deeply at Dayi’s aged face.

Li Xudou’s words carried no ridicule; instead, they expressed regret for him.

"Don’t feel sorry for me, for I am different from you all."

Slowly walking up to Li Xudou, Dayi lightly patted his shoulder and said.

"You great gods pursue immortality, power, philosophy to prove the Path..."

"But this mortal studies these things simply to prevent anyone from tarnishing the love between me and Chang’e."

At this point, Dayi paused slightly before continuing with a smile.

"Fortunately, I have succeeded in doing this."

"I have not proven the Path, but my story with Chang’e will forever be imprinted in the River of History."

"No one can change it, not even the smallest detail; it will be the witness of our love."

With a shock in his eyes staring at Dayi, Li Xudou completely understood the meaning behind his words.

"You can even accomplish something like this?"

It should be noted that the River of History, as the upper stream of the River of Time, adheres to a dynamic balance that keeps great trends unchanged while small ones flexible.

Dayi’s current statement equates to disallowing even the ’small trends’ from being altered.

In some sense, this even goes against the philosophy when Li Boyang proved the Path—Celestial Derivation of 4 and 9, deducting one.

"If not even this can be achieved, how can the Heart Path qualify to be termed ’mind and self-alone?’"

Among the entire River of Time, who understands the Heart Path the most.

If Dayi claims he’s second, even Li Boyang might not dare claim he’s first.

"..."

Silence fell again, and this time Li Xudou didn’t pursue the matter further.

For instance, since Dayi could achieve this, why didn’t he simply prove the Path, turn back time, and rewrite his and Chang’e’s fate?

He allows no one to tarnish the love between him and Chang’e, how could he tarnish it himself voluntarily?

"I have met many strong individuals, but you’re the first who actively seeks death."

"Even though, if you wished, you could become, after the Celestial Emperor, another overwhelming supreme being of an era."

Winking playfully, Dayi smiled meaningfully.

"As that Zhuang Zhou said, a frog in a well cannot speak of the sea; a summer insect cannot speak of ice."

"You cannot comprehend my choice, just as I cannot understand the meaning of yourself tirelessly traversing time."

"My wife, my family, my friends are here, and I will also remain here forever."

Li Xudou had continuously overestimated Dayi’s ability.

But hearing the name ’Zhuang Zhou’ from Dayi’s mouth, he couldn’t help but show surprise.

Clearly, although Dayi did not walk the path of proof, what he knew was no less than any ordinary Pathfinder.

"I think... I know why I appeared here."

After a moment of silence, Li Xudou spoke again.

Though Dayi’s method was completely opposite to his own, it was the path of a forerunner.

Before Li Xudou decided to cut off karma with the Celestial Emperor, Dayi’s current situation provided him with highly valuable references.

"Talking to a smart person is always straight to the point."

Maintaining his meaningful smile, Dayi suddenly shifted topics and asked.

"Since you have understood the reason for appearing before me, have you thought about making a deal with me?"

Before Li Xudou could inquire further, Dayi continued speaking.

"You are destined to go back ten thousand years, to that turbulent eight hundred years to sever your karma with the Celestial Emperor."

"I will help you reach that turbulent eight hundred years, and in return, you lend Heng’e a hand."

"Not as her bodyguard, but save her once in her most dangerous moment, how do you find this deal?"

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