"Calamity of the Three Gates? Forgive Xiang for his ignorance, but I have never heard that breaking through the Three Gates would bring calamities. I ask the Daoist to enlighten me."
Xiang Yang had never heard of the Calamity of the Three Gates, but from the name alone, he could readily guess that it concerned tribulations encountered before or after breaking through the Three Gates realm. He hurriedly asked.
His journey had been a rough and winding one. He had achieved most of what he had through the Wordless Book, without worthy teachers or friends to guide him morning and night, helping one another along the way. Most of his understanding of martial arts came from the Wordless Book and his own insights. As for the hidden secrets of martial arts in this world, he truly knew very little.
The two before him, however, were entirely different. One came from Myriad Buddha Cave, Buddhism's greatest force, and ranked second among the Ten Dharma Venerables. The other came from the mysterious Heavenly Star Dao Sect of the Middle Ages. Though few of its deeds had been passed down, its foundations were undoubtedly deep.
Moreover, both Buddhism and the Dao Sect had flowed on from ancient times, perhaps tracing back to the very source of martial arts. They surely knew quite a few secrets and taboos. Xiang Yang happened to seize this chance to seek their guidance.
"This is a long story. Heavenly Saber, there is no need to be impatient. Why not sit among these green mountains and discuss the Dao with the two of us?"
Tian Xingzi did not answer immediately. He merely smiled faintly at Xiang Yang and pointed toward the mountaintop where Shui Wuhen and the Sword God had played their game.
Xiang Yang and Dharma Venerable Tongguang