Sudden Enlightenment

With just eight words, Zhou You made Chen Xin wander to the heavens, as if he had gained some enlightenment.

The carriage fell silent for a moment; everyone inside was sensible, so no one would disturb him at this time.

Only Gui and Ju looked at each other, their eyes seemingly filled with laughter.

Dugu Bo remained silent, only three words escaping his mind: I understand you.

Gu Rong was simply surprised; his comprehension was somewhat inferior to Chen Xin's, and he couldn't grasp the deeper meaning of Zhou You's words.

The problem of Chen Xin is actually not complicated. I believe that any cultivation civilization with a complete theoretical system can answer his questions.

In his Sword Dao training, Chen Xin has always followed a path of integrity and unwavering determination, but now he has reached a point where he can make no further progress.

Interpreting this using the theories of the I Ching, the Chen Xin, in terms of the [firm] principle, has reached the point of decline after reaching its peak, and the principle of reversal after reaching its extreme.

To move forward further, one must proceed to the next hexagram, "The dragon soars too Overreaching Dragon Has Regrets." In terms that a warrior could understand, it means that extreme yang gives rise to yin, and one needs to contemplate the path of Combining Hardness and Softness.

In fact, Chen Xin's experiences in the original work can also prove this point. If Zhou You remembers correctly, this "Sword Immortal" lost an arm before he realized this truth.

After suffering physical injuries, Chen Xin energy was depleted, but his cultivation level did not decline but instead advanced, officially reaching level 97.

This is the principle behind "It is better to stop than to hold on to something until it is full."

This principle sounds simple, but in this era where spiritual practice theories are still incomplete, it has become a profound insight, like a ray of sunshine that instantly illuminates the confusion in Chen Xin's hearts.

All the past accumulations are now connected by these eight words.

As soon as the carriage arrived at the headquarters of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Chen Xin's body suddenly trembled, and the Heaven and Earth Vital Energy surged and began to converge in this direction.

"He's about to break through!" Gui Mei said succinctly.

Yue Guan glanced at him, a hint of envy in her eyes, but she didn't ruin his opportunity. Instead, she pulled Zhou You off the carriage, with Gui Mei following behind.

Dugu Bo was somewhat surprised by their straightforward approach; the way these two old rivals were acting this time was rather unlike their usual style.

However, he was not without discernment. Seeing that Chen Xin was about to break through, he immediately jumped off the carriage with Dugu Yan.

Gu Rong didn't leave. This happened too suddenly; he had to stay and protect the Dharma.

He was a little nervous at first, but he breathed a sigh of relief once everyone from the Spirit Hall got off the carriage. Then he focused intently on Chen Xin's condition.

As for those people outside... he can't care about them now!

Once Zhou You and the others were a little further away, they saw a funnel-shaped vortex suddenly appear above the carriage, with surging energy continuously flowing into the carriage along the vortex.

"That old swordsman got incredibly lucky!" Dugu Bo cursed under his breath.

Back when he was young, he was one of the people who had been brutally beaten by this [Sword Douluo Chen Xin], so their relationship was naturally not good.

Therefore, he looked at Zhou You with some doubt. "Kid, you're being so generous? That old swordsman isn't from the Spirit Hall."

He sold himself and his granddaughter to the Spirit Hall, and even sold his own Medicine Valley, in order to get Zhou You to help him solve the problem of the Poison Arts in his body.

What makes that old swordsman so special?

How can someone who acts all high and mighty and looks down on everyone receive such treatment?

He was a little unconvinced.

To this, Zhou You simply said, "Heaven helps those who help themselves."

Although he pointed out the key to Chen Xin cultivation in a single sentence, without his own decades of persistent and diligent practice and deep contemplation, he would not have achieved this sudden enlightenment.

What we see before us is actually the result of years of hard work and dedication.

Of course, Zhou You did not underestimate himself. Without his guidance, Chen Xin would probably have had to waste many more years to grasp this key point.

He admitted that he did have some admiration for this otherworldly "Sword Immortal" who was devoted to the sword.

In truth, Chen Xin should be the most suitable person to inherit the [Asura God] title.

Judging from the original work, although the Godhead [Asura] is mainly about killing, it is not indiscriminate killing. It carries the meaning of judgment. Killing is not for pleasure, but to use violence to control violence.

Therefore, to inherit this Godhead, the requirements for character and self-control are extremely high. The successor must not be dominated by thoughts of killing, but must use it as a tool to fulfill the duty of judgment.

From this perspective, neither Tang Chen nor Tang San are ideal successors. The former's mind and body have been corrupted by the Rakshasa God, and he should have already lost his qualifications. The latter has not actually solved the problem of being obsessed with killing.

In the original novel, the Asura God gave Tang San a special favor by making Xiao Wu the Asura Sword Sheath, allowing her to bear the brunt of Tang San's violent killing intent. Essentially, it was the combined efforts of the two of them that barely allowed them to withstand the Godhead of Asura God's divine status.

It's likely that the Douluo Continent does indeed have the concept of "the chosen one of destiny," otherwise it's impossible to explain why the Asura God insisted on having Tang San succeed him, even though he knew Tang San had already undergone the Sea God Trial Asura God.

It's really beneath a supreme deity to have to compete with other gods for a successor.

Chen Xin's breakthrough will not be completed in the short term, but the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has already noticed the commotion here.

Ning Fengzhi sensed the fluctuations in Chen Xin's Soul Power and immediately couldn't sit still. He hurriedly went out of the mansion and saw the strange phenomenon caused by Chen Xin at a glance. The worry on his face instantly turned into joy.

"Uncle Jian... has he broken through?"

Upon seeing this, the surrounding Soul Masters belonging to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect immediately stepped forward to explain.

When Ning Fengzhi heard that Chen Xin, Gu Rong, and Lord of the Clouds were riding together, he quickly figured out the connection.

"Where is Lord of the Clouds? Take me to visit him!" At this point, there was no need to put on airs anymore; he had to see that person immediately!

So he was led by his men to Zhou You and the others.

"My name is Ning Fengzhi. I warmly welcome you all to my humble abode."

Dugu Bo at the magnificent buildings behind Ning Fengzhi. Even the imperial palace of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family might not have such grandeur. For the first time, he began to doubt the word "humble abode".

Yours is a "humble abode," but what is my Private Estate compared to that? A doghouse?

Ning Fengzhi Yue Guan, Gui Mei, and the others one by one. When he saw Dugu Bo, he was somewhat puzzled, wondering how this Poison Douluo was mixing with the people of the Spirit Hall.

But he was a man of composure, and showed no sign of anything amiss, still greeting him respectfully.

But after going through all the rituals, he still hadn't seen the person he most wanted to see, and like Chen Xin at the beginning, he was also a little lost.

No, what about "Lord of the Clouds"?

At this moment, the strange phenomenon in the sky suddenly stopped, and then abruptly disappeared, along with the oppressive force that had been permeating the air.

The carriage door suddenly opened, and a figure flew out at lightning speed, arriving in front of everyone in the blink of an eye.

Chen Xin's eyes were bright, with sword light flickering within them, sometimes visible and sometimes hidden. Although no Soul Power fluctuations could be sensed, his complexion alone showed that his strength had greatly improved.

"Sect Master, this is Lord of the Clouds."

When Chen Xin spoke, he gestured to Zhou You with his hand, and his tone became much more respectful.

Ning Fengzhi was slightly taken aback, but in less than a second, he immediately bowed deeply at almost a ninety-degree angle.

"Ning Fengzhi, on behalf of Elder Zongjian, expresses our gratitude to you, sir, for your guidance in imparting your teachings!"