bookbashuk Chapter 16 I will stand up, even if it means death, I will not be afraid.
Chapter 16 I will stand up, even if it means death, I will not be afraid.
In the dilapidated thatched hut, Su Yu sat under the lamp and asked the old master many questions that had been accumulating for a long time.
He first inquired in detail about the root causes and influences of the speed of cultivation, and then asked about various issues such as physical constitution, state of mind, and cultivation methods.
The old master was a more patient person than Professor Huang He, and the content he told was more in line with Su Yu's upcoming cultivation.
Huang He is good, but he has never been a genius. Only the Great Master can understand the difficulties Su Yu faces on his path of cultivation.
Li Manman sat upright on the futon, her eyebrows and eyes gentle, surrounded by a faint, refreshing spiritual aura. As she listened to Su Yu's many questions, she lightly tapped her knee with her fingertips.
"Cultivation is not about being as fast as possible. The speed of cultivation depends primarily on talent and comprehension. You are a Heavenly Enlightened One who has opened all seventeen acupoints. Your talent and foundation have reached the limit of this world. But if you want to go further and stand higher, you must walk steadily enough."
Su Yu listened attentively. The old man's voice was calm and clear, and when it entered Su Yu's ears, it was like a clear spring washing away her worries.
Cultivation is not about speed, but about stability. One's innate talent determines one's speed of cultivation and comprehension, but it cannot guarantee Su Yu's stable development in the future. Su Yu needs a good teacher and needs to develop and become stronger in a stable manner.
"I heard that you read a lot of books in the old bookstore, including many compilations on cultivation and unofficial histories and miscellaneous records."
"Actually, there's no need for that. You've just embarked on your cultivation journey and you're a being with divine powers. Just let things take their natural course. The path that suits them may not suit you."
"Simply pursuing progress in spiritual practice will only lead to setbacks and cause your mind to stray into many different paths."
"I think, junior brother, you've read so many books, you must be feeling lost about your future path of cultivation. This is a very bad sign."
Su Yu said, "Junior Brother, I have learned a lot."
Li paused for a moment, looked at the realization in Su Yu's eyes, and continued, "Slow cultivation cultivates the mind, fast cultivation cultivates the body. My teacher told me that the true path is always steady and solid. On weekdays, you should meditate quietly and hone your mental power, so that every bit of mental power can be integrated with the primordial energy of heaven and earth. Be neither arrogant nor impatient, and follow your true nature. This is the way to last."
"I heard from my seventh junior sister that you want to cultivate the Righteous Sword Technique?"
Su Yu said, "Junior Uncle's Righteous Sword is unparalleled in the world, and I really want to learn it."
Li Manman said, "You are a Heavenly Master, one law is all laws. You can learn Junior Uncle's sword, but you can't just learn the sword. You need to forge your own path."
"Your teacher told me to tell you that you are stronger than your junior uncle, and that you will surpass everyone in the future, including your teacher."
Su Yu was stunned; the teacher's expectations of him were too high.
"I will not let my teacher down!"
Li Manman said, "Junior Brother, you are very good."
"Go, go and rest. Even if you have a lot on your shoulders, don't feel pressured."
"I believe you can do it."
Late at night, Su Yu left. He still had many questions to ask, but Li Manman said that cultivation should not be rushed and asking too many questions would be counterproductive.
Seventh Senior Sister followed beside Su Yu. She noticed the sorrow on Su Yu's face and felt a pang of heartache.
The eldest brother was not a strict person. All the junior brothers and sisters in the back mountain of the academy would happily greet him when they saw him. Only when he was reprimanded by the second brother would they look worried.
On the contrary, Su Yu chatted with his second senior brother about everything under the sun, while his eldest senior brother dismissed everyone else and spoke to him alone.
The lights still burned in the old thatched hut.
After Su Yu left, Second Master Jun Mo sat opposite Li Manman.
"You've gone a bit too far." Jun Mo was a little worried about Su Yu. The Master had said such heavy things. Even if Su Yu had stayed up all day, how could he possibly sleep?
Li Manman said, "The teacher said that this is a test for our junior brother. If he fails the test, then the burden on his shoulders will fall on the shoulders of the two of us, or on the shoulders of our future junior brother."
Jun Mo said solemnly, "I will stand up, even if it means death, I will not be afraid!"
Li Manman said, "Teacher said that there are many old monsters on Peach Mountain. Even when Junior Uncle went all out, he couldn't kill them all."
"To Junior Uncle, those people are weak, but to us, any one of them would be a tremendous threat!"
"Second Junior Brother, you are the most capable fighter in the back mountain of the academy. I believe you can kill one of them, or even the head of Peach Mountain. You can defeat him. But you can't be both at the same time."
"I can't either."
"The teacher said, 'Your junior brother is amazing; he'll be even better than all of us!'"
Jun Mo's body trembled. He seemed to be thinking about the future. There were many powerful figures, generals, and armies in the Daoist sect. He was fighting a bloody battle on the front line alone. He had killed many people, but there were still many, many enemies.
He had great stamina, but he eventually got tired and collapsed.
The junior brothers and sisters behind them were exposed on the front lines, exposed to the enemy's butcher's knife.
Death is not scary; what is scary is being unable to protect those you need to protect.
"Junior brother, the second floor of the academy requires wisdom, which neither you nor I possess. Third junior sister may have it, but it's not enough to withstand the future trend."
"We need a wise person to guide us, and all we need to do is step forward at the crucial moment."
Jun Mo lowered his head. He couldn't be proud at this moment. He was certain that he was strong and believed that he could protect many people in the future, but he couldn't guarantee that he would be able to do so.
There were too many enemies, coming from all directions, and Jun Mo, no matter how strong he was, was still just one person.
"I see."
"I will help my junior brother."
"I believe the teacher's choice was right, and I also believe that my junior brother will definitely pull himself together and carry on the banner of the academy."
Li Manman stood up, patted Jun Mo's shoulder, and whispered, "Don't worry, you and I are still here, aren't we?"
"We are his strongest support."
No one heard the conversation between the eldest and second masters, and the disciples on the back mountain of the academy had no idea that the academy was facing a huge crisis.
That night.
A few people came down from Shuyuan Mountain, and they did not conceal their presence.
The most mysterious high priest of the Taoist sect, Tianyu, actually traveled tens of thousands of miles to the academy to seek an audience with the academy's master.
Beside the High Priest of Heavenly Decree were only three elders at the Cave Profound Realm.
Professor Huang He from the academy received the High Priest of the Heavenly Decree. He casually activated the academy's array, blocking the High Priest of the Heavenly Decree at the academy's perimeter.
Professor Huang He said directly, "If you won't see the Master, leave."
The three deacons frowned. Beside them stood the High Priest of the Heavenly Decree, who was in charge of all Taoist temples in the mortal realm. The Heavenly Decree was one of the most authoritative and closest to the gods in the mortal realm. His status was extremely noble. Even the sect leader had to greet the High Priest of the Heavenly Decree. How dare Professor Huang He do that!
"I came to the academy to verify something!"
"I won't leave easily."