Chapter 556: Chapter 401: Path Entry Realm_2
After their conversation, Dong Tianyu sensed that Gavin was probably not very old, but judging by the strength Gavin had shown, Dong Tianyu knew that at the very least, the other must possess the level of the Path Entry Realm.
However, through observation, Dong Tianyu discovered that there were not many traces of arduous practice on Gavin’s body. This could only mean two things: either the other was a genius, the kind who could grasp things upon a single glance, a super genius who didn’t need to undergo tough cultivation to enhance his own Cultivation Level,
or he came from a well-off family, who since the beginning of his cultivation journey had access to a variety of resources, never lacking anything. Whether it was resources to speed up his cultivation or to heal his injuries, there was an endless supply available.
But if it was the first case, it would still be fine. However, if it was the second case, the other’s will might not be strong enough to step into the Path Entry Realm, which is why Dong Tianyu tentatively asked, "Gavin, have you reached the Path Entry Realm in your cultivation?"
Hearing Dong Tianyu’s inquiry, Gavin replied somewhat unhappily, "Yes, I am in the Path Entry Realm."
Seeing Gavin’s expression at this time, Dong Tianyu knew there was an issue, but before Dong Tianyu could probe further, Gavin suddenly said, "Those of us who advanced to the Path Entry Realm through mysterious items, aren’t we inherently inferior to those Martial Artists who didn’t rely on such items to ascend to the Path Entry Realm?"
Upon hearing Gavin say so, Dong Tianyu blurted out subconsciously, "What? You can also advance to the Path Entry Realm with the help of mysterious items?"
Seeing Dong Tianyu’s surprised expression, Gavin glanced at the Flying Swords that were constantly floating and following behind Dong Tianyu and asked with some puzzlement, "You didn’t know this? Then how do you possess the combat strength of the Path Entry Realm? Could it be that you are still using moves that drain your life force.
No, that can’t be right; you don’t seem like someone who has excessively drained their life force. What exactly is your situation? How do you have the strength of the Path Entry Realm?"
Although it was Gavin who was asking Dong Tianyu, through the other’s questions, Dong Tianyu realized that Martial Artists in the Energy Cultivation Realm could resort to cunning methods to gain the strength of the Path Entry Realm.
Indeed, in a large city like Kyoto, it is easier to improve one’s Cultivation Level compared to a small city like Saxon County. In Saxon County, reaching the Energy Cultivation Realm was already considered the ceiling of personal cultivation, whereas in Kyoto, they had even devised tricks to attain the Path Entry Realm.
Even though the two were on their way, the Flying Swords that were originally following behind Dong Tianyu sped up to Gavin’s right front, drew his attention with a twirl, and then returned to Dong Tianyu’s back.
Before Gavin could turn his head to look at Dong Tianyu, he heard Dong Tianyu say, "You may not believe it if I told you, but I indeed used to use the Flying Swords at the expense of my life force, but then I encountered a group of ancient creatures battling under a peculiar fruit tree in the wild.
As someone who frequently read novels, I knew this was the kind of adventure that main characters stumble into. Then, using some methods, I managed to snatch one of the three fruits from that tree which only had three fruits.
At that time, I didn’t even consider whether the fruit might be problematic; after obtaining it, all I wanted to do was to consume it.
However, with the little reason I had left, I resisted the craving in my heart. I didn’t dare to return to the camp, but went back to a safe house I had built in the wild instead.
Upon entering the safe house, I ate the fruit like Zhu Bajie devouring ginseng fruit, polishing it off in a few bites. Then my consciousness began to dim, and I had already fallen asleep by the time I reached the bed.
When I woke up, I was covered in black mud, and that safe house reeked. Yet, much like the main characters in novels after consuming precious treasures, I felt incredibly refreshed.
My Cultivation Level had increased significantly without me realizing it. Not only had the life force that was consumed by the use of mysterious items been replenished, but my connection with the Flying Swords had also deepened significantly. Now, I no longer need to expend my own life force when using the Flying Swords.
When I was in a smaller place, I only knew that my Cultivation Level had increased quite a bit. It was only after arriving in Kyoto that I realized that my current Cultivation Level had actually reached the standard of the Path Entry Realm, making me a genuine Path Entry Realm Martial Artist.
In the past, people have asked me about it, but after I recounted my experience, they would continue to inquire about the appearance of the fruit tree and the fruit, as well as the taste of the fruit. However, for some unknown reason, even though I experienced it personally, those significant memories are now incredibly vague whenever I try to recall them.
Subsequently, other people have also asked me the same questions, and even though I told the truth, they all believed I was lying, thinking that I had intentions to conceal the truth from them.
Actually, I won’t hide it from you; in my little place, including myself, many of us knowingly use mystical items that consume life force, yet we willingly become Awakeners.
Not for any other reason but because only by becoming an Awakener can we feed ourselves and our families. That’s why there are so many Awakeners where I come from.
In fact, other people in our area don’t really care about whether their Cultivation Level increases or not. What they care about is why I can use Flying Swords without it consuming my life force anymore.
It’s just that ... sigh ... I really didn’t mean to hide it, and I truly wanted to tell them everything; it’s just that I really can’t explain it clearly.
I know by telling you this, you might not believe me and think I’m deliberately concealing the truth from you, but this is really my personal experience. If you don’t believe it, then assume I don’t want to tell you the truth and am lying to you on purpose."
Hearing Dong Tianyu’s heartfelt narration, and seeing the slightly frustrated look on his face, Gavin very seriously said to Dong Tianyu, "I believe you."
Before Dong Tianyu could even ask, Gavin took the initiative to say, "Your situation might be unique back in your hometown, but it has indeed happened a few times here in Kyoto.
And those people are just like you, remembering only the rough process, but when asked to recall specific details, they can’t remember anything at all.
I won’t lie to you; when I first learned about this, I also fantasized about having such an experience myself, so I conducted a comparative investigation of those recorded cases and ultimately found a common thread.
First, all occurred in the wild where they encountered a particularly attractive plant – it could be a fruit, a flower, or even a root; anyway, all were mutant plants.
Some of these plants not only attract humans but also ancient creatures, triggering battles, though there are also those that only attract humans.
The third point is that the attracted individuals generally already possess a mystical item and have reached a level of harmony with their own mystical item.
Afterwards, you lucky individuals have special encounters, and depending on the plant consumed, some only enhance their life force, while lucky ones like you increase your Cultivation Level, and others obtain special abilities.
However, such chances are quite slim, and the risks are significant, so when I proposed this idea to my family, it was immediately vetoed."
Even though Gavin felt extremely regretful for not having had such an encounter, the humblebrag in his words made Dong Tianyu somewhat envious,
Presenting his own ideas to his family, who thought it too dangerous and then turned to a safer method to raise his Cultivation Level to the Path Entry Realm.
Listen to that, isn’t that insane?
Indeed, some people are born among cattle and horses while others are born in Rome.
Heights many people struggle to reach in a lifetime, yet some have them from birth.
Although Dong Tianyu’s life was not worse than the other’s, the ease of Gavin’s circumstances still evoked envy in Dong Tianyu’s heart.
But at this moment, Dong Tianyu suppressed the envy in his heart and still wanted to ask Gavin how exactly he managed to increase his Cultivation Level. If the difficulty wasn’t too great, Dong Tianyu also wanted his parents to experience what it felt like to be a Path Entry Realm Martial Artist.
