Xu Yan traversed the world of cultivation, unable to cultivate for a full twenty years, yet emerged as a mortal proficient in all forms of poetry, books, zither, and painting.
However, Xu Yan also moved on; being a mortal detached from fame and fortune, isn't it rather splendid?
Yet, after Xu Yan's work "The Calabash Brothers Rescue Grandpa" circulated, it stirred up a veritable tempest in the world of cultivation.
...
A certain disciple of a renowned mountain sect remarked, "Senior Xu has imbued the ultimate truths of the cosmos into a painting, attaining the realm of 'all things returning to one.' We can only look up in awe."
An esteemed ancestor of a sacred sanctuary intoned, "Senior Xu has already transcended the bounds of creation. Every stroke and line conceals the great Tao. This is a height I shall never reach in my entire lifetime."
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Turns Out I'm a Hidden Expert

"System, are you sure the Heavenly Emperor's burial pit is up ahead?" In the forest of the Desolate Valley, Xu Yan questioned the system with some doubt. He had been in the Desolate Valley for half an hour, and it was strange that although the place seemed eerie, he hadn't encountered any danger.


However, even staying in such an environment without facing any danger made him feel uneasy, not to mention the notorious reputation of the Desolate Valley.


The system replied, "Host, don't doubt me. I never make mistakes. Continue walking forward, and you will reach the Heavenly Emperor's burial pit. Pull out the Heavenly Emperor Sword to complete this great task."


At this point, the system seemed a bit excited, as if it had already sensed the aura of the Heavenly Emperor Sword.


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