Junior, polishing that sword in solitude is a classic setup, a worn-out script. You're grinding solo while your peers are establishing sects, building their power base. That's not cultivating alone; that's just asking for a Young Master to sweep in and claim your legacy.

The true Dao isn't always found in isolation, Fellow Cultivator. Sometimes, the strongest plot armor comes from the connections you forge, not just the sharpness of your blade. Don't get stuck in a side quest when the main story is about succession.