The two sighed in front of the stele, feeling nostalgic. In just a century, the world seemed to have changed entirely. Mortals might not sense it, but for the cultivation circle, it was very clear, as if the two thousand years of cultivation history in Jinxiu no longer held any significance.

This was a subversive change. Now, no one talks about traditions anymore; the only focus is on the Upper Realm inheritance and the Heaven Creation decades from now.

But what happens after Heaven Creation? Life will continue, death will still come. In terms of the essence of survival, what's changed?

The two lamented for a while, and as for the stele, they really couldn't make sense of it. Just as they were about to leave, they turned around and saw a female cultivator sitting cross-legged in front of the stele. Her brows and eyes were like a painting, though she seemed somewhat frail.

The Jinxiu Continent does not consider plump or thin as beauty, but every cultivator can maintain a standard physique. So if a cultivator is too fat or too thin, it is either deliberate or indicates a personal issue,

Female cultivators can't express anything through fat or thinness, so it must be a result of challenges in her cultivation.

They're strangers to her, and the couple shook their heads and sighed. If she were a mortal, they might lend a helping hand, but this female cultivator was also a cultivator, like them a Golden Core cultivator. Such a situation isn't one they could help with, and in the cultivation world, it's taboo to inquire abruptly.

What background? What Daoist lineage? What reason? These are all a cultivator's privacy. Even friends shouldn't easily intervene, let alone run into strangers.

The two turned and left, but not far, they suddenly noticed a thin, black cultivator standing amidst the sea of flowers. This person was so harmonious with the surroundings, seemingly becoming one with it. If they hadn't been walking in this direction, they wouldn't have noticed him.

Even then, they only realized this stranger cultivator when very close by. What's more unsettling was that this stranger's focus was precisely in the direction of the female cultivator.

At first sight, this stranger seemed to be spying on the female cultivator. Although unreasonable, the couple trusted their instincts.

To blend so harmoniously with nature, this stranger cultivator was very powerful. But Daoist Ying was never one to retreat in the face of strength. For this reason, the couple had many fights over the years but remained unchanged.

"Cultivating virtue through the Dao, respecting others through the Dao. As a Daoist with accomplished Daoist skills, if you wish to view the tablet, you can do so openly. Why hide and obscure? Are you observing the tablet or watching the person?"

Luo Yewang silently prepared, as conflicts usually followed. He was used to it; his Daoist partner had a strong sense of justice. Although this stranger looks unremarkable, thin and black, his cultivation was definitely above theirs, and together they might not contain him, but with the Heavenly Heart Pavilion nearby, there wasn't much to worry about.

To his surprise, the stranger simply glanced at them helplessly, "Meddling in affairs not your own, it's surprising you two are still alive, quite an anomaly."

Daoist Ying glared, "That just shows the Heavenly Dao has eyes and justice prevails."

The stranger still didn't get angry, appearing to have a good temper, "I could also be merely observing the tablet. You should not preconceive and falsely accuse others."

Daoist Ying's temper was quite stubborn; otherwise, she wouldn't leave so easily at a disagreement,

"Observing the tablet? Then what have you seen?"

The stranger replied softly, "You two come over here, from this direction, close your eyes, use the Five Elements to sense the stele, and see what you can discover?"

Daoist Ying hesitated, unsure if this stranger had sinister intentions; it was odd, as cultivators rarely spoke so easygoingly, especially those with higher cultivation. Usually, those with good tempers wouldn't pay attention to them while those with bad would act directly. Why waste time in discourse?

Luo Yewang also felt something was off, yet couldn't pinpoint what exactly?

Gazing directly at the stranger, full of caution, "What's your meaning, Daoist? Speak clearly instead of acting sneakily, unbecoming of a decent person."

Spouting harsh words deliberately to test the stranger's nature; a temper would be normal, continuing restraint must mean another purpose.

But the stranger truly showed no sign of anger, retreating slightly, "Firstly, it's you two troubling me, not the other way around?

Secondly, I merely want to prove I am observing the tablet, but my observation differs from yours and may not see the same. If you'd like to try, the truth should be clear; if not, then you can't indiscriminately assume I'm spying on others."

Daoist Ying moved over while signaling Luo Yewang with her eyes. The two of them were in sync; Luo Yewang knew Daoist Ying was unwilling to relent, asking him to watch over from the side. This pointless conflict baffled him, his wife's aggressive nature and the stranger's inexplicable patience.

He was from Sword Cultivator background, unafraid of confrontation, so he stood between Daoist Ying and the stranger, carefully regarded the stranger again, still no impression, never met before, and his aura revealed no discernible origins.

Not ten breaths passed before Daoist Ying softly exclaimed, "Husband, come see?"

The couple switched positions, Daoist Ying on guard, Luo Yewang closed his eyes and used Divine Sense to perceive, only seeing a gray haze on the stele. Yet, at the bottom, there seemed to be a faint line, "Heavenly Soldier Steps Up."

There was nothing else. Startled, he turned back, face serious, "Sorry, we wrongly accused you, Daoist. Please forgive us."

Beside him, Daoist Ying was still unconvinced, "What does this prove? He might be observing the tablet, but also possibly spying on people, or simultaneously doing both..."

Luo Yewang glared at her, "Ying, stop being ridiculous. Come apologize to this Daoist."

Daoist Ying unwillingly bowed, but said nothing; between them, major decisions followed Luo Yewang, but she had her own temper, typical of loving couples.

The stranger remained good-natured, unbothered, "Heavenly Soldier Steps Up, what does it mean? Any thoughts?"

Luo Yewang chuckled awkwardly, "Unknown, completely without clues."

The stranger wasn't disappointed, seemingly expecting this answer, "Whether the Heavenly Heart Pavilion's stele fell from outer heavens, nobody can guarantee; but besides the illustrated list, might there be other mysteries?"

With that, he turned and left, "In truth, your wife guessed correctly. Besides observing the tablet, I also watched people."

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