'To eliminate all threats in the universe with the sword in hand... is that not, in itself, a form of ultimate serenity?'
This insight, combined with Heart as a Mirror, Rhythm of Life, Great Dream of Thousand Years, and Bright Mirror Stilled Water - Ripples, granted Zhong Ming an exceptionally terrifying ability.
While gaining this novel insight, and while the afterglow of his epiphany still lingered, he further developed the Longxi Sword Dao - Mirror Heart Demon Slayer.
This was a necessary step. After reaching the Master Realm, the help of one's predecessors becomes minimal if one wishes to advance further. To ascend to the rank of Grandmaster, one must forge their own path. Only by incorporating one's own unique insights could one be worthy of the title "Grandmaster."
