Chapter 115: You're still far off!

  The Taoist realm has nine levels, each level is divided into three sub-levels. In other words, the entire Taoist realm has twenty-seven levels. I'm just a beginner, yet I'm thinking about the legendary Heavenly God's Way!

  Kong Zhan himself found it somewhat amusing, so he burst out laughing, with a hint of self-mockery in his smile.

  "Is it just me, but suddenly I feel like the road ahead is really long!" Mo Xiu said.

  Kong Zuo bitterly smiled, "It's not about whether I'm tired or not, I just want to lie down and sleep now!"

  "What's wrong, are you scared now? Don't you think it's a bit too early for that?"

  "I originally thought that relying on luck would allow me to glimpse the true secrets of heaven and earth, but now it seems that such things are not something that can be forced. I think I'll just give up!" Kong Zhan shook his head, a look of disappointment on his face.

  "You think that with just luck and being idle, you can achieve the Dao of Heaven? If so, then there would be no justice in this world!" He paused for a moment, giving Kong Zhao a strange look. "But saying this again, someone like you who has only cultivated for over a decade yet has already entered the Dao realm... it seems that justice won't last much longer. Who knows, with a few more coincidences and luck, you might just achieve the Dao of Heaven!"

  "You're joking, old man!" Kong Zhuo curled his lip. "I'm your disciple, after all. I've achieved so much at such a young age, you should be thrilled. But look at you, it's as if my success has brought shame to you instead!"

  "You really gave me a boost!" Mo Xiu said, "What's going on with you and that Fang Yue'er from the Qingling Gate, did you succeed or not?"

  As soon as this matter was mentioned, Kong Zhuo suddenly felt a surge of energy, "What's the deal with success or not? Both Master Shibo said that I and Yu'er have cultivated together, but I always feel that if it's like this then it's considered double cultivation. It seems like I'm at a disadvantage!"

  "Hahahahaha——!" Mo Xiu burst out laughing, pointing at Kong Zhuo, wanting to say something. But because he laughed too loudly, the degree was too great, and for a while, he couldn't speak, only using his hand to point directly at Kong Zhuo. After a long time, he finally caught his breath, "You little scoundrel, you took advantage of such a big benefit, yet you say you're at a loss? No wonder my hot-tempered sister gets angry as soon as she hears your name! Hahahahaha——!"

  "Is Tianyin really your sister, Master?!"

  "Of course, did you have doubts about this?"

  "Haha, it's not that, but this kind of thing. Words are meaningless, I can only fully believe it when I hear you confirm it yourself!"

  Mo Xi slowly stopped smiling, "Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. I also know about you and Fang Yue'er's situation, roughly eight or nine out of ten. Looking at it, you two are quite fated. However, since my elder sister has spoken, I don't have any other choice, I can only wait until Fang Yue'er's strength reaches a level that satisfies her before discussing your matters again!"

  "It can't be helped!" Kong Zhan said with a bitter expression.

  "Ah, Master, I also heard Tianyin Shibo say something that day, I don't know..." The voice sounded a bit hesitant, as if knowing what Kong Zhuang wanted to ask, and the smile on Mozhu's face slowly faded away.

  A moment of silence

  "Are you wondering why I want to kill Li Shao Dong?"

  "No, I just want to verify what Master Tianyin said," Kong Zhuo said. "It's also good to have a psychological preparation. As for your reason for killing him, I don't want to know, you killed him, naturally you have your reasons, it's not up to me, this disciple, to bother you with more questions!"

  "I killed him, naturally I have my reasons. Only this is my private matter, even if you ask me, I won't say!" In short, he admitted that the one who made a move at the Dragon Platform Immortal Peach Meeting was indeed him.

  "So, I didn't plan on asking!" Kong Zhuang laughed and said, "But the dragon that Master used back then was indeed breathtaking. As a disciple, my sword skills were just beginning to take shape, and I had some epiphanies from the Exterminating Immortal Sword Diagram. However, thinking about it now, whether in terms of sword intent or control, they are far inferior to Master's. Therefore, as a disciple, I have always had many questions about sword techniques that I wanted to ask Master for guidance!"

  "Jian Shu, Jian Xian!" Mo Xiu's eyes slightly narrowed, and after hearing Kong Yan's words, he seemed to have thought of something.

  "The words 'sword technique' and 'sword immortal' paused for a moment, as if thinking about something, then suddenly looked up and asked, 'I ask you, what is a sword?'"

  "Sword?!" Kong Zuo was taken aback, wanting to say something, but the words reached his lips and he found that no matter what he said, it wouldn't be accurate. He furrowed his brow and muttered for a long time before finally looking up and saying, "A sword is just a kind of weapon!"

  "That's right, a sword is just a weapon!" Mo Xiu was very satisfied with Kong Zhuan's answer, and smiled with a playful expression. "In essence, this sword is no different from the wooden sticks, bricks, and stones used by ordinary people in street fights. The so-called sword energy, sword yuan, and even yuan sword are just manifestations of yuan force energy and its forms of existence, which have nothing to do with the sword as a weapon!"

  "Speaking of this, Mo Xiudun paused for a moment. "Cultivation and strength are ultimately about controlling and understanding the energy in this world. Your strength has already reached the realm of Tao, and you will naturally understand these principles later!"

  Kong Zhan listened and his face fell in disappointment. "Master, you are my real master, how can you not teach me anything?"

  "I was originally going to wait until things were done and then teach you some useful things after returning to Luofu, but now, you no longer need me to teach you anything!" Mo Xiu said, "You have comprehended the Sword Origin. You have comprehended the Exterminating Immortal Sword Diagram, and your innate purple energy has reached an extremely high level, and your cultivation has also entered the Dao realm. As for how to proceed from here, it can only rely on yourself, what I can do is only provide some feasible suggestions targeting your weaknesses!"

  "What's my weakness?!"

  "Your weakness is very prominent!" Mo Xiu said, "The main thing is that it's reflected in the way you fight, or rather, what you've learned may not be a lot, but they're all top-notch skills, making it difficult for you to choose. So when facing an opponent, there will be some hesitation, except for bringing out that perfect defense and offense web of yours. Are you always thinking about how you would face it if the opponent breaks through your web? Will you use your fists or the sword in your hand, or is it that sword that you've been hiding and nurturing within your own spirit, whose power even you can't determine?" Mo Xiu smiled, a string of questions left Kong Zhuan somewhat dazed, indeed, he had recently been having such conflicts, but the problem was... He still hadn't really encountered someone who could completely break open his web, completely unaffected by his gravity web.

  All his opponents, to varying degrees, were affected by the web he had woven, and their strength could not be fully exerted. Kong Zhuan's own strength and cultivation were extremely high, so he always had the upper hand when facing enemies. The few questions Mo Xiu asked had also flashed through his mind once or twice, but because things had been going too smoothly for him, he hadn't paid much attention to them.

  "You've been facing weak opponents so far, that's why you've been winning easily. But if you encounter a stronger opponent in the future, and still can't recognize your own strengths and weaknesses, you might not even know how you died!"

  Kong Zhan listened, first his face sank, but then he relaxed again. "Master, didn't you say that there are only a dozen or so people in this world who have achieved the Dao realm? I think I won't be so unlucky as to provoke them."

  "A dozen or so people, I'm referring to the entire cultivation world of this mortal realm, and it doesn't include those specific sects and specific individuals!"

  "Master's words, disciple doesn't understand!"

  "The Orthodox School and the Demonic Sect, as well as the Three Religions, are all sects within the Mortal Realm of China!" Mo Xiu rolled his eyes, with a look of disdain on his face. "Outside of the Mortal Realm of China, there is also the Heavenly Machine Pavilion, the Jade Clear Immortal Realm, and several other places. These places exist independently outside of the Mortal Realm of China, forming their own worlds, with unfathomable power and realms. In these places, the number of cultivators who have entered the realm is far greater than in the Mortal Realm of China. Let alone a few dozen, there are even one or two thousand!"

  "Master must be joking!" Kong Zhan smiled silently.

  "Are you kidding me? You think it's fun to joke around with you all day? I was serious about the Tianji Pavilion, Yuqing Xianjing and others. They have their own small worlds, like the Golden Summit of Emei Mountain, but what's different is that these places' small worlds are much larger than Emei's Golden Summit, big enough to hold a large sect. For example, Yuqing Xianjing's small world is at least six times as large as Luofu Mountain, and its spiritual energy is more than ten times richer than the best Dongtian Fudi in Zhongtu. So, the cultivation realm of these places is far superior to that of Zhongtu, whether it's the speed or quality of cultivation. Moreover, since there's only one sect there, unlike Zhongtu where there's been internal strife and self-inflicted wounds for years, the experience and insights gained from countless generations of ancestors are passed down smoothly. Having some powerful cultivators is not a big deal."

  Kong Zhan felt a chill in his heart, the small world was just a rumor in Zhongtu, he didn't expect it to really exist, and there were more than one. A few thousand Dao realm cultivators, thinking about it again, the nine products of the twenty-seven levels of the Dao realm, couldn't help but reveal a few strands of bitter meaning on his face.

  "Master, since they are all independent of Zhongtu, I suppose they won't come to Zhongtu to join in the commotion?"

  "This is no longer something you or I can decide!" Mo Xi said, "There's no point in discussing them now, let's talk about yourself instead. Did you hear the questions I asked earlier about your own cultivation?"

  Kong Zhan nodded, "All disciples have heard!"

  "Your net, used to deal with those below the Dao realm, is a one-size-fits-all solution, but if you encounter someone who has cultivated the Dao, it won't be as easy as dealing with those below the Dao realm. There is no absolutely invincible power in this world, only the most suitable power for oneself. Your net is a technique created by your understanding of the Earth element's origin, which suits your personality, but it's not enough!" Mo Xiu said, "At the Dao realm, pure cultivation growth is no longer the most important thing. The difference between the 16th and 18th layers of the Primordial Purple Qi in terms of True Yuan accumulation is not great, but rather lies in their quality and the cultivator's understanding of True Yuan itself. Finding a truly suitable way to use one's power and technique is the most crucial aspect above the Dao realm. As for specifics, you can only figure it out yourself!"

  "It'll take till the monkeys turn into horses for you to figure it out!" Kong Zhuo exclaimed in dissatisfaction.

  "Those who are determined will succeed!" Mo Xiu laughed and said, "However, your natural talent in swordsmanship seems to be even higher than mine, and your understanding of swordsmanship is not much different from mine. So, I have high hopes for you!"

  That's what I said.

  I have high hopes for you, go and do well!

  This remark of Kong Zhuo's sounds like something a deceitful businessman would say to get rid of an unwanted partner, it is extremely irresponsible.

  "What? Don't believe it!"

  "That's not it, but Master, after saying so much, you should at least give me something substantial!"

  Kong Zhan smiled and said, "It's not easy to run into one's own wicked master, can't return empty-handed after all."

  "You little scamp, you don't even know how to be polite to me!" Mo Xiu said with a wry smile, pulling out something from his bosom. "Here, this thing is from the Qingcui Bottle which I obtained from the depths of the ocean. It's specially used for collecting flying sword treasures, and its uses are endless. The higher your strength, the greater its use!"

  Kong Zuo didn't hesitate, took the bottle into his hands, and examined it carefully. He saw that the bottle was about five inches tall, with an elegant ancient shape, a warm jade color, and a smooth texture to the touch. But, he wondered, was this thing really a treasure?

  Seeing Kong Zhuan's puzzled expression, Mo Xiu laughed and scolded, "You little brat, are you still afraid I'll cheat you?" He then taught Kong Zhuan the method of using the green jade bottle and its secret technique. Only then did Kong Zhuan feel satisfied and put the small bottle into his own white python skin pouch.

  "Alright, enough with the jokes, let's get down to business!" Mo Xiu said, "Your current strength is barely passable, go take a trip to Da Huang Mountain!"