Chapter 1639: Home as a Crossing Intention

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"Fan'er?!"

Bai Shuyue was incredibly familiar with this figure. So much so that the moment she saw its blurry image, she blurted out the name.

But soon, Bai Shuyue came to her senses. This was the core of the Lone Sail's Transcendental Intent. How could Fan'er, a mere mortal, be here? Yet the faint figure before her bore an uncanny resemblance to Li Fan, so much so that Bai Shuyue couldn't tear her eyes away for a long time.

She realized that in the boundless Mountains and Seas, such a degree of resemblance was not impossible. This figure did not belong to the original owner of this Transcendental Intent. Rather, it was...

After observing for a long time, Bai Shuyue gradually understood. It was a True Immortal from the Mountains and Seas who also took the Lone Sail as their path. Since the Lone Sail had fallen, True Immortals in the Mountains and Seas could re-comprehend this path. However, as the Lone Sail had not completely dissipated, those who shared this path would appear here together. This Transcendental Intent was like a mirror, reflecting all those who shared the same path in the Mountains and Seas. If this figure truly took the step of transcendence, the two would merge...

Thinking this, Bai Shuyue couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Clearly, the figure before her was not the Li Fan she knew.

She thought, "I've heard that the boundless Mountains and Seas hold infinite possibilities. Perhaps he is a Fan'er from another possibility. I wonder what kind of life he has lived..."

But Bai Shuyue knew deeply that this Li Fan was not that Li Fan. Nor was she the ignorant and naive farm wife from another possibility. So, after a moment of contemplation, Bai Shuyue refocused her attention on the Lone Sail's Intent.

In a trance, Bai Shuyue felt as if she had fallen into the boundless Mountains and Seas. Looking around, there was no direction, no way out. All around her were raging tides of Dao Annihilation. In such a desperate situation, only a lone sail hung high, traversing all by itself.

"The Mountains and Seas are boundless, I am my only boat."

It was precisely this belief that forged this Transcendental Intent. Therefore, transcendence is not merely a realm beyond the Nameless; it also requires a mindset and resolve commensurate with one's strength.

"By what means shall I transcend?"

Bai Shuyue's mind seemed to merge with the lone sail, immersed in its long memory of traversing the Mountains and Seas. Although Bai Shuyue's subjective intention was merely to reference the Lone Sail's Intent and forge her own independent path: firstly, she had only touched the threshold of transcendence by means of the Dao Net. She was not a true transcendental powerhouse herself and could not fully block the influence of the Transcendental Intent. Secondly, her innate talent and comprehension were exceptionally high. Others wished to observe but could not; Bai Shuyue, however, could experience it firsthand, almost fully comprehending the Lone Sail's peak state.

Thus, when she fully immersed herself in comprehension, she inevitably began to transform towards the Lone Sail.

"No, this is not the path I want to take!"

It wasn't until the transformation was halfway complete that Bai Shuyue suddenly awoke. Without any hesitation, she directly severed the connection between her thoughts and the Transcendental Intent before her, instantly withdrawing from that profound state of enlightenment. The comprehension progress she had accumulated, which was already halfway complete, swiftly receded as Bai Shuyue actively abandoned it, leaving not even a trace. From beginning to end, it was as if it had merely been an illusion for Bai Shuyue.

However, the boundless sense of solitude still lingering in her heart told Bai Shuyue that her recent experience was no mere dream or illusion. Even if one comprehends the Dao by borrowing from the Transcendental Intent of predecessors, it does not prevent one from ultimately becoming a new transcendental powerhouse. Despite such a clear temptation, Bai Shuyue was still able to decisively give it up. This was because Bai Shuyue had enough self-confidence. She believed she could forge her own traversal path, one most suitable for herself, without retreading old ground.

The Mountains and Seas are boundless, I shall traverse them by myself. Why should my method of traversal be the same as yours?

With this thought, the Lone Sail's Intent no longer held any temptation for Bai Shuyue. She bowed respectfully to show her reverence. Then, Bai Shuyue no longer looked at the transcendental remains surrounded by the embankment. Instead, she turned to face the Immortals of Guangwu Star Sea.

"Since you have fulfilled your promise, I will not break my word. The method to transform Fishing Immortal Treasures into a technique akin to a Sky Pillar is called Shadowed Dao Inheritance. It originates from Lord Shouqiu!" Bai Shuyue declared proudly.

The Immortals of Guangwu Star Sea were all speechless upon hearing this, realizing it was Lord Shouqiu. Although many years had passed, they still vividly remembered Lord Shouqiu's magnificent display of power, single-handedly fending off the Dao Annihilation. They had never imagined that the Shuoxing Sea Dao Net would be a true inheritance from Shouqiu! Amidst their shock, they quickly concentrated, listening intently to the profound techniques Bai Shuyue imparted. Every word truly felt like a pearl of wisdom, indescribably wonderful. By the time they came back to their senses, Bai Shuyue had already gracefully departed, returning to the Shuoxing Sea.

The Immortals of Guangwu looked at the leading middle-aged man, the Nameless True Immortal, Xingfu.

Xingfu shook his head. "Let it be, let her go her way. After all, she is a disciple of Shouqiu... Moreover, we have also obtained this Shadowed Dao Inheritance method. With its assistance, the Guangwu Star Sea will no longer fear overturning! Even if a possibility is swallowed by the Dao Annihilation, we can still drift safely."

"The Shuoxing Sea is no longer important. Everyone, our most pressing task is to convert all the Fishing Immortal Treasures into Shadowed Dao Inheritance. Once we have enough support... then we can accept the invitation and go to the Realm of Creation and Destruction!" Xingfu's eyes were filled with fervent zeal.

As if they had seen an incredibly bright future, the Immortals of Guangwu were also stirred with excitement. Full of vigor, they immediately worked together to cast spells and convert numerous Fishing Immortal Treasures.

Bai Shuyue naturally did not know what happened in the Guangwu Star Sea after her departure. At this moment, for her, there was only one urgent matter: to enter seclusion and comprehend the Dao!

Although her insights into the Lone Sail had receded like a tide, her understanding of 'transcendence' itself still lingered in her mind. She thought, "I must strike while the iron is hot and take this final crucial step!"

The light Dao Net draped over her body stretched out again, returning to its normal form. Bai Shuyue leaped back into the depths of the Dao Net's core, sitting quietly on the black mountains and white waters. Bit by bit, scenes from her past thirty-plus reincarnations flashed before her eyes. Although her experiences could certainly be described as rich and varied, it seemed she was still missing a certain feeling to reach the realm of transcendence through them.

Transcendental Intent is the unique spiritual core of oneself. Even if one falls into Dao Annihilation, one can use it as support to safely traverse.

She pondered, "Throughout my journey, what was it that I painstakingly cultivated for?"

Bai Shuyue pondered this question once more. The answer remained the same. To protect her unfortunate nephew, Li Fan. To create an eternal home, free from the storms of the outside world and the intrusions of Dao Annihilation. To be able to live forever peacefully and securely... to live on.

Before Bai Shuyue's eyes, her nephew's furious, reckless demeanor reappeared as he avenged her, demanding her life back. It was as if she had returned to the ancestral home in Daxuan, where they depended on each other, yet lived in joyful harmony. The image of the farmhouse grew in Bai Shuyue's mind. Gradually, it solidified from illusion to reality, taking complete form.

This was her home with Fan'er. She would not allow anyone to destroy it.

Bai Shuyue slowly walked into the house, looking at the incredibly familiar furnishings and decorations within, her gaze gradually becoming peaceful and content. Even though Li Fan's presence was temporarily absent from the house, Bai Shuyue firmly believed that one day, she would be able to bring Li Fan to live safely and peacefully within it forever. Perhaps Fan'er would grow weary and wish to venture out and see the world. Bai Shuyue would not restrain him, and would even support him as much as possible. But whenever Li Fan wished, he could return. Bai Shuyue would always be waiting for him at home.

Bai Shuyue returned to the dining table and sat down, as if Li Fan were sitting across from her. Her mind was clear, peaceful, and content. There were no other thoughts. Even if the outside world raged with storms and Dao Annihilation roared, it could not affect the warmth within the small house in the slightest.

At this instant, this farmhouse, which carried all of Bai Shuyue's cherished memories of 'home', completely solidified. Transforming into a crystalline, eternal intent, it would forever exist in the world.

At the same moment, Bai Shuyue had a sudden inspiration, as if something clicked. It was time. She looked up towards the heavens, her gaze piercing through layers of the Dao Net, falling upon the Mountains and Seas. She took a gentle step forward. The restriction left by Chengdao before his departure merely flickered with a faint light. Perhaps sensing the surging aura around Bai Shuyue, it did not truly impede her. Instead, it allowed her to leap out.

This time, Bai Shuyue was not cloaked in the Dao Net. Instead, she arrived alone within the newly formed Star Sea. The Mountains and Seas, and the Dao Annihilation beyond possibilities, seemed within reach. Bai Shuyue leaped, jumping out of the primordial, and plummeted into the Mountains and Seas, into the Dao Annihilation!

It was cold, desolate, annihilating all. The Dao Annihilation was omnipresent, instantly enveloping Bai Shuyue. But at the same time, Bai Shuyue truly felt the might of the Infinite Sea and the Mountains above. Mountains and Seas merge, thus Dao Annihilation arises. A peculiar light flashed in Bai Shuyue's eyes. Her aura, originally only at the peak of Dao Conjunction, began to climb endlessly at this moment, after connecting with the Mountains and Seas!

If she had been merely a pure Dao Conjunction cultivator, she certainly wouldn't have been able to control such a manifold expansion of her cultivation. But Bai Shuyue had already touched the threshold of transcendence when she controlled the Dao Net in the past. Therefore, no matter how much her strength surged like an unbridled wild horse, she always handled it with ease, keeping everything under control. As her realm of strength ascended towards transcendence, Bai Shuyue remained serene in the face of the omnipresent threat of Dao Annihilation.

She remained seated inside the house, at the dining table. Looking at the surging waves of Dao Annihilation outside the window, she didn't even get up. Outside, fierce winds howled, yet the small home stood as unmoving as a mountain! As if sensing the imminent birth of a new transcendental powerhouse, the Dao Annihilation grew even more furious and turbulent. Wave after wave surged ceaselessly. Yet the small house where Bai Shuyue resided remained like a towering embankment, blocking the storms outside.

Inside the house, candlelight flickered. Bai Shuyue sat upright, and across from her, a faint figure was slowly taking shape. It was in the likeness of Li Fan. This was a place Bai Shuyue had reserved for Li Fan within her own Transcendental Intent. Even if Li Fan were just a mortal, he could stay here at ease. Or rather, only with Li Fan's inclusion would Bai Shuyue's Transcendental Intent appear truly complete.

When Li Fan's blurry figure also sat down, Bai Shuyue's Transcendental Intent truly materialized and took form. Her ascending aura now reached its peak. A new transcendental powerhouse had descended upon the world!

In an instant, the winds calmed, and the waves settled! Perhaps knowing that it could not overcome Bai Shuyue in a short time, the Dao Annihilation temporarily subsided, returning to gather more strength for a future resurgence.

However, Bai Shuyue, having attained transcendence, showed no emotional fluctuations. She merely felt that it was truly regrettable and a pity that Li Fan was not there to witness such a momentous occasion.

"It's alright, Fan'er. We'll be able to meet again soon."

Bai Shuyue looked towards the boundless Mountains and Seas in the distance. Vast as the Mountains and Seas were, she could find no place to truly belong. Only where she and Li Fan were together was her true home. Even with the ability to set sail and traverse, Bai Shuyue had no desire to embark on distant voyages. After all, her original purpose in cultivating was to truly protect Li Fan. Now that her goal seemed to have been achieved, the desire to progress further largely disappeared.

She thought, "As long as in the next life, I first ensure Fan'er's safety, then proceed with the act of attaining the Dao. Even if the threat of Dao Annihilation descended, we would be safe and sound."

Bai Shuyue let out a long sigh. Her thoughts were calm, with no desire to explore the boundless Mountains and Seas further. Instead, Bai Shuyue returned to the Shuoxing Sea. The astonishing aura fluctuations from her transcendence naturally could not be hidden from the Immortals of the Dao Net. They all now knew that Bai Shuyue had indeed taken this step, and while envious, they were also utterly deferential in her presence, fearing to displease this newly ascended transcendent. Although from their past interactions, Bai Shuyue could certainly be described as approachable, who could guarantee that her temperament wouldn't change drastically after transcendence? And for a transcendent powerhouse, eliminating ordinary Nameless beings was not much harder than crushing an ant. Therefore, in Bai Shuyue's presence, the Immortals of the Dao Net were all extremely reserved.

Fortunately, Bai Shuyue's temperament seemed unchanged. "I have just attained the Dao and gained some insights. I can share them with you."

Upon hearing these words, the Immortals of the Dao Net all trembled, looking at Bai Shuyue with disbelief. Then, utter ecstasy. A transcendental powerhouse expounding on the Dao held far greater value than merely observing transcendental remains. They had paid a heavy price to observe the transcendental remains back then. And now, they could freely and personally listen to a transcendent powerhouse expound on the Dao...

"Senior, your benevolence!" The immortals gratefully praised her, bowing and paying their respects again.

Bai Shuyue nodded slightly in acknowledgment, then recounted all her insights from the process of attaining the Dao. She held nothing back.

"The Mountains and Seas are boundless, I am my only boat. Though Dao Annihilation is vast, my will can sail."

The Immortals listened in rapt fascination to the myriad mysterious points. As if they, too, had seen their own prospects for transcendence, many even gesticulated wildly in excitement on the spot. It wasn't until they finally calmed down that they realized Bai Shuyue had vanished, her whereabouts unknown. The Immortals simply assumed Bai Shuyue had resolved her karma and had gone to the legendary Other Shore.

But little did they know... Bai Shuyue had not departed; instead, she had quietly returned to the deepest part of the Dao Net, waiting for the form transformation of the Immeasurable Wall. She did not emit any aura or deliberately reveal the fact of her breakthrough. Instead, as usual, she sat quietly, patiently waiting.