Chapter 2766: Silent and Taciturn Wang Yidao

On Qinglian Island, at Qinglian Peak.

In a quiet courtyard with blue tiles, Wang Xianxin was giving instructions to Wang Yidao.

They had lived on Qinglian Peak for over a decade, and Wang Yidao had already advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage.

Wang Changsheng personally taught Wang Yidao basic cultivation knowledge and instructed him in artifact refinement. However, Wang Yidao showed no talent or interest in this area.

Wang Yidao had no interest or talent in artifact refining, alchemy, talisman crafting, formation arrangement, or beast control, making him unsuitable as a skilled artisan.

This was not surprising; the Wang family had over thirty Void Refinement cultivators, and most of them had not mastered these skills. Wang Changsheng also did not pressure them.

As a born blade cultivator with the Seven-Star Blade Physique, Wang Yidao was indeed talented. He cultivated the 'Eight Desolations Demon Slaying Spirit Scripture' and had already comprehended blade intent during the Foundation Establishment stage.

The comprehension of both blade intent and sword intent depends entirely on individual talent. Some cultivators only comprehended sword or blade intent after reaching the Soul Transformation stage.

Wang Qingshan had comprehended sword intent during the Foundation Establishment stage, and Wang Yidao had comprehended blade intent during the same stage. This record had not yet been broken by any other clan member.

Achieving mastery in either sword intent or blade intent was not easy. Whether one achieved great success in sword intent or blade intent depended entirely on the individual, not solely on their cultivation realm.

Some cultivators comprehended sword intent at the Foundation Establishment stage but still couldn't master it even by the Void Refinement stage. Others comprehended sword intent at the Foundation Establishment stage and mastered it by the Nascent Soul stage. Once sword intent or blade intent was mastered, an individual's strength would significantly increase.

"Cultivation is like sailing against the current; one must constantly advance or fall behind. Avoid pride and impatience; you must work even harder. The Dao rewards diligence; even the best talent is useless without effort." Wang Xianxin patiently instructed.

"Understood," Wang Yidao nodded.

"Yidao, you can tell your father anything; don't keep it bottled up," Wang Xianxin said kindly, sighing softly in his heart.

Wang Yidao was a man of few words, rarely speaking to any clan member, including Wang Youxin and Chen Ruyi. Wang Yidao rarely spoke, and when he did, it was only a few standard phrases. Wang Youxin also hoped Wang Yidao would be more outgoing, even inviting Wang Yi'er to accompany him, hoping Wang Yi'er could help Wang Yidao become more cheerful.

Wang Yi'er spent over a month with Wang Yidao, but not only failed to make Wang Yidao more cheerful, Wang Yi'er himself became somewhat depressed, and they had to give up.

It couldn't be helped; Wang Yidao was truly a quiet person. When he and Wang Yi'er were in the same room, Wang Yidao wouldn't speak unless Wang Yi'er initiated conversation, and even then, he only used a few short phrases.

Wang Yidao's personality was reclusive. Besides cultivation, he spent his time studying the cultivation insights of predecessors regarding the 'Eight Desolations Demon Slaying Spirit Scripture'. He rarely interacted with clan members, showing no interest even when peers invited him over.

"Understood," Wang Yidao nodded.

Wang Xianxin shook his head, saying nothing more. Wang Yidao had been like this since childhood; it was probably unchangeable, and being reclusive wasn't necessarily a bad thing.

He took out a pale golden communication disk from his robes and input a spell. Wang Changsheng's voice rang out: "Youxin, have Yidao come here. I'll introduce someone to him who will specialize in teaching him cultivation from now on."

"Yes, Old Ancestor," Wang Youxin replied, putting away the communication disk and instructing Wang Yidao, "You heard him. Go find the Old Ancestor! Listen to the Old Ancestor."

Wang Yidao stood up and walked out.

Not long after, Wang Yidao appeared before Wang Changsheng. Wang Changsheng, Duan Tongtian, Dong Xueli, and Wang Qingfeng were seated in a stone pavilion.

Wang Qingfeng and Dong Xueli wore beaming smiles, while Duan Tongtian's expression was solemn.

Truthfully, he didn't want to come to Qinglian Island.

Duan Tongtian worried that he might bring bad luck to the Wang family. The Wang family was developing very well, and he didn't want to cause them any trouble.

Wang Qingfeng's persuasion left Duan Tongtian with no choice but to accept. Duan Tongtian had cultivated blade techniques since childhood, sparring with many cultivators. He was knowledgeable and experienced, possessing unique insights into blade mastery. Duan Tongtian also hoped his legacy could be passed on.

Duan Tongtian had initially hoped Wang Qingfeng would inherit his mantle. However, upon learning that Wang Yidao was a descendant of Wang Qingfeng and Dong Xueli, and possessed the Seven-Star Blade Physique, Duan Tongtian found himself unable to refuse.

"Yidao, this is your other Old Ancestor; Xueli is his daughter," Wang Changsheng said, pointing to Duan Tongtian. Wang Yidao was a man of few words, so there was no concern about him revealing anything.

"Yidao greets Old Ancestor," Wang Yidao said, bowing calmly.

Duan Tongtian scrutinized Wang Yidao, then flicked a finger. A hazy green blade aura swept out, instantly appearing before Wang Yidao.

Wang Changsheng acted as if he hadn't heard anything. He had gathered dozens of high-level artifact refiners to forge a protective treasure for Wang Yidao using a secret technique. This treasure could automatically protect its owner and withstand a blow from a Void Refinement cultivator without issue.

Core disciples of major powers all possessed such treasures to ensure their smooth growth and prevent premature demise.

From Wang Yidao's body, a sharp blade intent surged forth, and a hazy golden blade aura swept out to meet the incoming attack.

The green blade aura suddenly halted. The golden blade aura collided with the green blade aura, crumbling instantly like an egg hitting a rock.

"Blade intent! Excellent!" Duan Tongtian burst into laughter, his expression excited. "To have comprehended blade intent at the Foundation Establishment stage, he's much stronger than I was!"

In his eyes, Wang Yidao was an uncarved jade. Personally guiding Wang Yidao in cultivation was a great fortune and a form of recognition for him.

"My dear in-law, Yidao is in your hands from now on. This child is a man of few words, so please bear with him if he seems disrespectful," Wang Changsheng said with a smile.

"As family, there's no need for formalities. Being quiet is fine; I was also a man of few words back then, cultivating blade techniques day and night. I will definitely teach him well and make him the strongest blade cultivator in the Wang family." As Duan Tongtian finished speaking, a look of reminiscence appeared on his face.

He thought of Dong Xueli's mother, and his gaze dimmed.

"The strongest blade cultivator in the Wang family? Father-in-law, you are the strongest blade cultivator," Wang Qingfeng corrected.

Duan Tongtian smiled but said nothing, deeply moved. Wang Qingfeng spoke this way because he considered him family.

"Qingfeng, Xueli, find a quiet residence. In-law, feel free to choose any cave dwelling you fancy. Yidao will be in your care from now on," Wang Changsheng said earnestly.

"No need for such trouble. The small valley near Qinglian Peak is quite good; I'll just stay there," Duan Tongtian said, not bothering with such minor matters.

"Alright, as long as you like it. Qingfeng and Xueli will make the arrangements for you," Wang Changsheng said casually, agreeing.

Wang Yidao stood by, silently listening to Wang Changsheng and the other three chat.

After an hour of idle conversation, Wang Qingfeng and Dong Xueli took Duan Tongtian to rest. Wang Yidao followed Duan Tongtian. Out of caution, Duan Tongtian altered his appearance after leaving Qinglian Peak to avoid unnecessary trouble.