486: Chapter 68: Long River Sunset Slash the Void_2 486: Chapter 68: Long River Sunset Slash the Void_2 “You fed that to an NPC?

Are you fucking stupid?”

The two voices kept clashing, leaving Xiao Jie unable to make a decision for a moment.

Rationality told him that such a treasure should definitely not be wasted on an NPC.

Having played so many games with touching stories in the past, for equipment and treasures, to experience different storylines, even if his character’s best friends or confidantes needed to be killed, he would kill; and if they needed to be chopped down, he would do so without hesitation; they were nothing but virtual programs.

Who would be so stupid to pine away in sorrow over such things?

But at this moment, looking at the aged Yuan Bai, Xiao Jie knew full well that the man was nothing but an NPC, yet he couldn’t help wanting to save him.

Still, it was rationality that ultimately prevailed.

It was just an NPC, after all, just a program, just a program…

How many pieces of equipment could he buy if he sold this Immortal Pill…

Yuan Bai, unaware of Xiao Jie’s inner turmoil, sighed and said, “I asked you here to see you one last time.

Although my life has been short and hard, I’ve met my share of people and monkeys, yet the only one who can truly be called a bosom friend is you alone.

Having the chance to see you before I die is enough for me to leave without regrets.”

Xiao Jie replied with a heavy heart, “How can you be so sure that you’re about to die?

Perhaps you could live a few more years?”

“Hey, although I’m now human, I’ve retained some of the monkey’s perceptual abilities.

I can feel the subtle changes between life and death; I’ll likely meet the end of my life in three to five days.”

He stretched out his hand, gazing at his aged palm with a sense of emotion, and suddenly recited a poem, “Autumn winds bleak, winter’s chill near, frost-bearded, white-whiskered, turning to smoke and dust—I learned to write poetry from a scholar in Longhua State.

Recently, I’ve been quite moved and have nonsensically written a few pieces.

What do you think of them?”

Xiao Jie perturbedly said, “Your poetry springs from genuine feelings, and that makes it fine indeed.”

Yuan Bai continued, “I’ve learned much about literature, and I haven’t neglected martial arts either.

Perhaps it’s because I’m nearing death, but I’ve had yet another satori regarding the Saber Skill I comprehended at Wangliu River.

They say that there is great Fear between life and death, and at the end of time, there is nothingness.

I used to dismiss these ideas, but now I finally understand.

Beyond the Illusion Destruction Nine Forms, I’ve now Comprehended another move.

Watch carefully; if you gain some Comprehension and it enhances your Saber Skill, consider it the last gift from me.”

Saying so, he shakily climbed up from the stone and casually held the Yanling Saber that was beside him.

“This saber was given to me by you.

Watch closely—”

Yuan Bai abruptly raised the long saber, as if he were facing an abyss.

At that instant, Xiao Jie seemed to see the scenery of Wangliu River, the river of time materializing out of thin air.

It felt as if a long time had passed, yet also just a moment when Yuan Bai suddenly swung his saber.

Inner Secret – Long River Sunset Slash Void.

This saber strike seemed quite casual, as if just a random swing, yet also as if it consumed all his strength.

With one slash, the river of time vanished instantly, and the surroundings became eerily silent.

Xiao Jie suddenly noticed in horror that the big willow tree had lost its color in an instant.

It became a tone reminiscent of a black and white silhouette, desolately, bleakly fixed under the autumn sun.

The scene only existed for a moment; the next second, everything returned to normal, but the willow was no longer the same tree.

The once-thick trunk withered away, the once-lush green leaves turned to yellow, and as leaves fell from green to yellow, then from yellow to black, they turned to dust and dispersed into the air.

In the blink of an eye, the lush willow transformed into a bare and withered tree.

Then, the withered tree decayed and collapsed silently as if eroded by endless years, finally turning into a pile of dust.

This—Fuck, what kind of Skill is this?

Xiao Jie watched dumbfounded.

In this game, trees also had Durability, and such a big willow had to have a Durability of over a thousand, yet it was slashed down in a single stroke.

[System Prompt: Saber Saint Yuan Bai has imparted to you the secret technique ‘Long River Sunset Slash Void.’ Your comprehension is insufficient, learning unsuccessful.]

“How about it, did you understand?” asked Yuan Bai.

Xiao Jie helplessly replied, “Forgive my dullness, elder brother, but I couldn’t comprehend it.”

“Hehe, it’s not surprising.

You don’t have the same state of mind as I do, nor have you consumed an Immortal Fruit.

Your comprehension naturally falls short.

Fortunately, I anticipated this and have written the essence of this move in a silk book.

Keep it and reflect on it slowly.

If one day your comprehension improves, perhaps you will grasp something.”

Saying so, he casually threw a Silk Scroll to Xiao Jie.

[System Prompt: Saber Saint Yuan Bai has gifted you the item ‘Sunset Collection.’]

[Sunset Collection (Poetry Collection/Legendary)

Usage: Perform a reading comprehension to potentially Comprehend some special abilities (Usage count: 3/3).

Requirement: Phantom Annihilation Blade Technique level 10, Comprehension 30.

Item Introduction: A collection of poems left by the poet Yuan Bai, recording his meditations on the impermanence of life and the Fear of time passing.

Careful reading may allow you to learn something.]

Xiao Jie felt relieved, thinking that had he truly missed that powerful secret technique just now, he would have been devastated.

At least now he still had three chances.

“Thank you, Brother Yuan,” he said, moved.

“Hahaha, we are brothers; there’s no need for thanks.

If you really want to thank me, let’s drink heavily today and send me off on my way.”

Looking at Yuan Bai’s carefree expression, Xiao Jie finally made up his mind.