"Immortality? That can be lonely. And in the end, everyone will die. It doesn’t matter what you do to escape it—sooner or later, all shall taste death. It is already written; it’s only a matter of when and how.
But glory… glory is the answer.
Glory will outlive flesh and bones.
Glory is what we should strive for, not immortality."
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Robin Burton was a young man who grew up with everything anyone could ever hope for: immense talent in cultivation, a sharp mind, and a wealthy family that would stop at nothing to protect and nurture him. He had everything—except the will to make use of it.

"Why should I walk the same path as my ancestors? Why must I seek strength just to defeat one rival or compete with another? That is not what I was born for!"

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“…Heh\~” Robin let out a long sigh. “Pursuing power was never my goal. I left my family and secluded myself to escape those pointless struggles for authority. I wanted to explore the universe, and to explore myself first… yet time and again, I was dragged into devastating wars. I wanted to benefit people with my knowledge and immortalize my name, yet worlds fell and hundreds of billions died because of me. Ironic, hah?”

In the heart of a serene palace courtyard filled with blooming flowers and gentle, otherworldly creatures, a young human girl tilted her head back toward the vast sky, her small face bathed in warm sunlight. Her lips parted slightly as she released a long, thoughtful sigh—a sound that carried both innocence and quiet longing.


She was dressed in a flowing white gown decorated with delicate red blossoms, and over it, a sheer pink veil shimmered faintly like the dawn's glow—its hue matching the soft blush of her youthful cheeks. The girl could not have been more than ten years old, yet everything about her—the poise of her posture, the calm elegance in her movements—spoke of refinement, wealth, and noble upbringing.


Chapter 1630 - Picking the best-1