Chapter 1316

"Don't worry, it's just a small issue—it'll be resolved soon."

Zhang Taixuan chuckled, and with a thought, Altair felt something change.

The feeling of truly being alive is different from that of a being born from illusion.

That is a difference in essence.

Illusory beings who step into reality gain bodies, blood, joy, anger, sorrow, and their own emotions.

They may appear identical to real humans, but they are not.

They cannot alter their false nature.

At this moment, she felt the wonder of life force.

This is the feeling of being alive.

"So I've become a real person now?" Altair exclaimed in shock.

But the Dao Lord hadn't done anything at all.

With a thought, a long blade appeared in her hand; the Great Expansion Sword Art now flowed more effortlessly.

Previously, the Great Expansion Sword Art was already wondrous.

But it had been built upon illusion; now that she had become a True Person, her mastery of this divine art became even more profound, as if she stood at a higher level—its power had undergone a qualitative leap.

Zhang Taixuan smiled: "Understand your divine art well. When one day you can truly transform illusion into reality, your art will be fully perfected."

Gunji nodded, her eyes filled with reverence: "Yes, my lord."

Hazuki Setsuna was deeply confused, looking at Gunji and asking: "What exactly happened? Is it something that can't be said?"

"No, Setsuna," Gunji shook her head. "The truth is this…"

Upon hearing it, Hazuki Setsuna froze in shock.

"If the Dao Lord hadn't intervened, would Altair have disappeared one day?"

Zhang Taixuan nodded: "Correct. Unless her recognition force flows endlessly. But that's clearly impossible—even the most popular works eventually lose their audience. Works that people still recite centuries or millennia later are rare indeed."

Hazuki Setsuna nodded in agreement.

In the end, Gunji's work was merely a passing fad.

She knew well that Gunji's work could never become a timeless masterpiece.

Not even a hit lasting several years was possible.

"Now it's fine, Setsuna—I'm a True Person now!" Altair smiled. "I won't disappear anymore."

Hazuki Setsuna was overjoyed and nodded: "Yes. Now it's wonderful."

Zhang Taixuan chuckled: "Since the matter is settled, I'll be leaving. Enjoy your time together."

With that, his figure vanished.

"Uh…" Hazuki Setsuna suddenly remembered her own identity and cultivation.

As she thought this, Zhang Taixuan's voice came through the air: "Your two identities have been resolved—don't worry. As for cultivation, let Altair buy a scripture using points from the chat group."

"Thank you, my lord."

The two thanked him again.

They looked at each other, hearts brimming with unspoken words.

Just then, there was a knock at the door.

"Setsuna, it's time to go out—you've been cooped up at home for days."

"It's Mom!"

Hazuki Setsuna was stunned: "Does that mean Mom never thought I was dead?"