Chapter 337 - 195 Ran Qingchen’s Transformation
The Grand Princess, upon her departure, ultimately left Ran Qingchen "Ruqing Sword" and "Western Region Heartless Flower".
As the treasured sword that could only be worn by the Sect Leader of the South Sea Holy Sect, it had not been returned since Jiang Wan left the sect, and had later been placed within the Imperial Palace, with the South Sea Holy Sect’s several attempts to reclaim it proving fruitless.
After Li Guanshi had achieved great success in his cultivation, he also lost the drive to reclaim it.
The treasured sword, originally named "Cutting Love Sword," had the formula of the South Sea Holy Sect’s "Cutting Love Skill" engraved on its blade.
The first line went: Threads of emotions, once cut, clear the mind; the vast river of love, once crossed, reveals true nature.
Ran Qingchen had some understanding of the South Sea Holy Sect, knowing that to attain great success in cultivation, one must perform the ritual of "Cutting Love." Only by detaching from the bustling red dust of the mortal world, could one purify the heart like a mirror, reflecting the emptiness of the five aggregates.
While training at the Xuanji Sword Sect, Ran Qingchen once asked her master, "Does ’Cutting Love’ mean to become heartless?"
At that time, the master was silent for a long while before smiling and saying, "The path of cultivation is not just about braving the lone peak’s cold or hiding in the secluded valley—it’s about tempering the mind and spirit. People often say ’Attachments form the lock that binds us to the world,’ yet they fail to realize that ’Cutting Love’ is not about becoming heartless, but transcending emotions."
"Transcending emotions? Disciple doesn’t understand."
At that time, Ran Qingchen was young and knew nothing about romantic love, only remembering her mother as being gentle and not at all associated with the words ’Cutting Love.’