Chapter 685: Chapter 206: The Diverging Paths of Fourth Grade Cultivation, the Temptation of the Wolf Mother
He had a smile on his face, which made him very convincing.
Li Ping’an said, "So you’re just going to teach me cultivation for free?"
Su Mushen laughed, "If you want to understand it that way, it’s not wrong."
Li Ping’an said, "My mother has always told me that there’s no free lunch in this world."
Su Mushen said, "That’s just the concept of ordinary people, because in their eyes, everything has a price."
Li Ping’an said, "And you?"
Su Mushen said, "What I hope for is inheritance, for the world to be beautiful and peaceful, so... when you start to grow, you have already paid the price."
Li Ping’an thought about it for a while, couldn’t think of any questions, and said, "Then let’s agree, if I don’t want to cultivate anymore, I can quit at any time."
Su Mushen patiently said, "Alright."
Then he slowly said, "Before the third grade, it’s mostly about experience.
For experience, having a significant difference in strength is not workable; it’s best to have a balance of power.
So having a mentor who understands your cultivation progress and is well-versed in your cultivation skill to accompany you in sparring is invaluable.
And I can be that mentor."
"However, the third grade is the real watershed.
Three cultivation systems separate here."
"These three powers are Celestial Soul, Earth Soul, and Human Soul."
"Our system, and even all the forces on this land, cultivate the Path of the Human Soul.
It’s just that they can’t reach this step, but let’s not talk about this for now."
"The Path of the Celestial Soul is the way of using yin to enter yang.
The Path of the Earth Soul is the way of using yang to enter yin.
These two paths are mysterious and unpredictable, and they cannot even be reached through conventional cultivation."
"While the Path of the Human Soul is about the harmony of yin and yang, the most solid and stable."
"Upon reaching the third grade, one enters the Path of the Human Soul.
This path is further divided into five small realms.
They are: Yin Yang Balance Pseudo Realm, True Realm Since the Beginning, Copper Painting, Silver Painting, Golden Painting."
Su Mushen spoke eloquently.
Li Ping’an was dumbfounded and asked, "What is a painting? A visualization image?"
"No."
Su Mushen replied and then said, "That is the entrance to the Ancient Life Hall.
Unfortunately, no one can see the Ancient Life Hall..."
Li Ping’an: ???
"What is the Ancient Life Hall?"
Su Mushen said, "That is... humanity’s hope."
Li Ping’an: ???
Su Mushen said, "Come, Ping’an, I’ll accompany you for sparring."
Li Ping’an said, "No no no, what is a painting? What are the Golden Painting, Silver Painting, Copper Painting, what is the Ancient Life Hall? Explain clearly."
Su Mushen smiled but did not speak.
"Damn..." Fearless as Li Ping’an was, even in front of this great power, he wasn’t the slightest bit intimidated.
Su Mushen said warmly, "I’m just helping you glimpse the road ahead, but as to how this road goes, we’ll talk about it once you reach the fourth grade."
He looked at the young man in front of him, smiled, and said, "You, you’re not far from the fourth grade, let me help you break through. Come, make your move."
He stepped back half a step, and immediately there was a rustling sound in the Ancient Ruined Garden.
Long grass, ancient vines, aerial roots, trees, and strange flowers all made way, leaving an open space.
Li Ping’an fixed his eyes on the man opposite him, a mysterious connection of bloodline was formed between the two, as if the man before him was truly his kin.
"Ahhh!!!"
He shouted and charged forward with his knife.
Su Mushen picked up a small wooden stick, turned his head to glance cautiously at the Eternal Night not far outside the garden, then retracted his gaze and smiled as he met him.
...
...
At this moment...
Divine Tomb.
The elder’s beguiling voice continued to echo, still unhurried and steady.
Xiaozhao rested her chin on her hand, yawning, yet suddenly felt something, her eyes lit up, then she stood up and said, "Sorry, I’m hungry, I’ll go home to eat first, and come back to listen after I eat."
She got up and walked out, while the crows flapping their wings remained in the tomb.
With these crows present, the Divine Tomb was impenetrable.
However, on the way back to the camp to eat, Xiaozhao might face danger, so... her Barbarian King brother would considerately come to pick her up, and then together they’d return to the camp, have a meal at their stepmother’s place, and afterwards the Barbarian King would escort Xiaozhao back to the Divine Tomb before returning to do his own things.
Because going out once was troublesome, Xiaozhao wouldn’t return every day; usually, she would go back every week or as long as every month, and the rest of the time, the crows were fed and that was enough.
Unlike with Li Ping’an, the Barbarian King had great respect for this mysterious elder sister.
He understood the terror of the Divine Tomb, yet this elder sister, who seemed soft and delicate, someone he felt he could kill with a finger, was capable of guarding the Divine Tomb where even their father couldn’t maintain.
Hence, his address also gradually changed, with an occasional "sister" mixed among three "hey’s."
The siblings rode wolves and returned to the camp.
In the center of the camp, the fire was gradually dying down, yet its intense heat exceeded before, giving one a feeling of "early summer has arrived."
Beside the tent, Cui Huayin held scrolls quietly reading.
Tang Nian was at the edge of the camp, tinkering with the puppets, surrounded by "people" with rigid faces, whether "strong men," "beauties," "old people," or "children," clearly her skills had improved significantly.
The Ice Barbarians of Chenxi Manor were wrestling.
Li Ping’an’s family was cultivating by the fire.
Knowing Xiaozhao and the Barbarian King had arrived, Jing Shuixiang personally took charge of the kitchen, showcasing her culinary skills.
The four maids who once accompanied Xue Ning, Meilan, Zhuhui, were now helping Granny Jing Si in the kitchen.
Plate after plate of delicious food was served on the table.
The siblings, along with everyone else, gathered around the table, Xiaozhao pulled Meilan, Zhuhui to join the meal, but the four maids were unwilling... until the Barbarian King snorted, which coerced them into reluctantly accepting this kindness.
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