If Qing Huan had not enlightened him today, he might truly have used the Profound Origin Water Control Banner to sever a corpse. At that point, let alone attaining sagehood, whether he could successfully sever even one corpse would have been uncertain.
"Thank you for your guidance, Brother Qing Huan!"
Minghe solemnly bowed. This time, there was not the slightest hesitation.
He carefully put away the Innate Gourd, his eyes full of gratitude.
"If not for your reminder, I fear I would have taken an enormous detour."
Qing Huan waved his hand.
"Since you and I have already formed Karma, we should naturally support one another.
"You need only remember that the road to sagehood is long, and every step must be taken with caution.
"After the Purple Cloud Palace's third lecture, when the Primordial Purple Qi appears, that will be the key to your attaining the Dao."
Hongmeng Purple Qi? Upon hearing this, Minghe's face instantly filled with confusion and bewilderment.
"It is the key that leads to attaining sagehood."
Qing Huan's voice was low and resolute.
"Obtaining it will not only lock onto the opportunity of the Great Dao, but also accelerate one's comprehension of the Great Dao tenfold or even a hundredfold."
Then his tone shifted, taking on a hint of ethereal meaning.
"However, Primordial Purple Qi depends entirely on fate. It may be found in the Purple Cloud Palace. If, when the time comes, neither of us brothers is fated to obtain it..."
Qing Huan's expression suddenly darkened, radiating a chilling coldness.
"Then we can only... 'borrow' some from others."
Minghe's Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed with difficulty.
He was both astonished that Qing Huan knew the secret of the Hongmeng Purple Qi and shaken by that casually spoken yet murderous word—
"Borrow."
Seize the