First Encounter with the Seeker of the Way

Byōdōin Hōō.

Currently aged 15 to 16.

I graduated from Makino Fuji Middle School during the graduation season in the first half of the year, and then immediately entered Makino Fuji High School.

He was the former captain of the Makino Fuji Tennis Club, and he single-handedly led the previously unknown Makino Fuji Middle School to rise to prominence, creating the legend of two consecutive National Tournament!

If we consider a class of students as representing an era, then he is the undefeated god of the previous golden age, the Fate one that the Japan tennis world has been waiting for for two decades.

With his terrifying tennis skills, he forcefully suppressed countless prodigies and geniuses of his generation in the previous junior high school, where geniuses were constantly emerging.

Whether it's Hyotei Academy in Kanto, Shishigaku in Kyushu, the formidable Maiko Ban School, or Shitenhoji in Kansai.

All of these were stepping stones for him to ascend to legend; all those who dared to challenge the throne were utterly defeated by him.

In other Xuanhuan novels, this would be a true overlord.

Moreover, his legend did not end after leaving junior high school. After entering high school this year, he became the captain and captain of the Tennis Club in his first year.

Their glory was boundless, and their prominence was unparalleled for a time.

He originally thought that his future life would be a repetition of his junior high school life, where he would continue to become stronger and lead his team to win the national championship.

To become even stronger and lead Makino Fuji High School to the national championship.

However, shortly after enrolling, an invitation to a training base brought about a change in Byōdōin Hōō's life.

This was the first time he had learned about this place, and the first time he had learned about the world—the U-17 training camp.

A place designed to cultivate professional players who can truly support the future of Japan.

Upon entering the group, he naturally thrived.

Although there were many high school students older than him, their skills were terrible, and they were only fit to be cannon fodder.

The only people he could find worthy of his attention were a few "old acquaintances" from the middle school.

They were doing incredibly well in the training camp.

Scientific training methods allowed their talents to flourish, and systematic competitions enabled them to continue to improve their skills.

All for the sake of securing that so-called No. 1 position in the training camp.

The plot unfolded exactly as he had anticipated at first, and as he continued to face challenges, just as he was about to truly grasp the throne...

I met someone who had been overlooked for various reasons, yet carried the hopes and determination of the children, and had been delayed in entering the training camp for a long time.

Then, due to a twist of Fate, he was defeated...

The Byōdōin Hōō, who hadn't tasted defeat in a very long time, were defeated in the match just before they were about to reach the top of the training camp.

And the defeat was so devastating.

He lost to a man named "Oni Jūjirō".

An unknown nobody from Okayama Oku Province.

An obscure middle school, and an old-fashioned first-year high school student whose name I've never heard of.

Fate seemed to have played a cruel joke on him, inflicting his most devastating defeat at the height of his glory.

It's like a renowned martial arts master, about to be crowned the leader of the martial arts world, being defeated in a few moves by an unknown nobody who appears out of nowhere...

The difference is too great!

His defeat in this specially arranged match not only left a deep scar on Byōdōin Hōō's forehead.

This also led this once invincible war god into "hell," where he began inhuman trials.

A few months later, under the guidance of head coach Mifune Nyudo, he began to savor the bitterness of defeat, understand the difference between weakness and strength, and contemplate his future path in tennis.

As he continued to savor and contemplate, Byōdōin's heart was filled with a yearning and unwavering determination for victory, which made his spirit stronger and his will more resolute.

At the same time, he became more focused on winning and losing; he never wanted to lose again.

He wanted to defeat Oni Jūjirō, and defeat everyone who stood in his way, no matter who they were.

He wants to become stronger.

He wants to conquer the world!

He wanted to figure out his true way of tennis.

He, the Byōdōin Hōō, can only become the strongest man!

It was precisely because of this that, after completing the special training test on the cliff behind the mountain, Byōdōin Hōō did not rush to find Oni Jūjirō to win back, but instead went down the mountain.

With the letter of introduction given by Mifune Nyudo, he arrived in Fisherman's Town, Chiba Prefecture, in the Kanto region.

Seeking guidance from Rokkaku Old Man.

He wanted to gain Different Dimension power like Oni Jūjirō.

[Asura Path]

This conclusion is based on Mifune Nyudo's many years of research. As long as he can complete the training mission of Rokkaku Old Man, he will be able to understand how to unlock the secrets of "Asura Path".

Although Byōdōin Hōō was initially confused, as his training progressed, a strange feeling began to linger around him.

His own changes could not be hidden from him, so during his cultivation, his mindset became more peaceful.

In the temple courtyard, the area under the ancient trees has been cleaned up and tables have been set up. A gentle breeze blows, and fallen leaves flutter down.

After taking a sip of the tea brewed by Byōdōin, Rokkaku Old Man said with satisfaction:

"I felt it, but I couldn't put it into words."

"So fast... What an amazing talent! Keep training, little phoenix."

"Yes, Old Man."

Byōdōin Hōō nodded, then looked at her Old Man, who still had a calm expression, and felt the gentle, breeze-like spiritual energy emanating from Rokkaku Old Man. She was momentarily stunned.

Since being brought to this nameless temple by Saeki Kojiro and others to begin his training, this was the first time Byōdōin Hōō had seen his Old Man's spiritual power so active.

Is there some happy occasion today?

However, since his Old Man didn't say anything, Byōdōin didn't ask any further questions.

The training and guidance methods at Byōdōin are not as effective as those of Saeki Muneyoshi.

Byōdōin's strength is far greater than Muneyoshi's current strength, Muneyoshi mental power is far more terrifying and extremely stable, and simple guidance is simply ineffective.

Therefore, under his Old Man's guidance, he first began practicing "meditation".

Only by completing the "meditation" training can Byōdōin control his immense and terrifying spiritual power.

Spiritual power is the foundation for entering the Different Dimension Realm, the path of the Asura Path.

Rokkaku Old Man knew very well that Byōdōin Hōō's ability to express an indescribable feeling meant that he had already entered a state of "stillness".

It can silence all distracting noises from one's own heart, allowing one to hear the voice of nature and the soul.

Although I'm still a little short of achieving the level of Asura Path.

However, the speed of training displayed by Byōdōin, his talent and aptitude, are already quite terrifying.

However, Rokkaku Old Man sighed and did not put too much pressure on him.

Everything fell into place naturally, very good.

Muneyoshi slept very comfortably, a feeling he had never experienced before. Upon waking, he felt incredibly energetic and his mental strength was surging.

It has grown considerably.

This request for guidance began almost the moment we entered the temple.

Pushing open the door, Muneyoshi lazily stretched; it was already sunset.

In the courtyard, an old man and a young man began their daily tea-drinking ritual at dusk.

The tea ceremony is also a way to cultivate one's state of mind.

While pouring tea for his Old Man, Byōdōin Hōō chatted idly, and the two had a very pleasant conversation.

Muneyoshi's sudden intrusion instantly shattered the silence.

Byōdōin frowned slightly, but remembering that Muneyoshi might also be his Old Man's guest, his expression quickly returned to calm.

At that moment, Muneyoshi also noticed the two people under the tree.

Let's leave Rokkaku Old Man aside for now.

He was also very familiar with the other person, of course. After all, Byōdōin Hōō high school had not yet faded, with photos of her everywhere.

I never expected to run into you here.

In a flash, Muneyoshi understood.

It seems that Byōdōin Hōō has lost to the demon and ended its training in the back mountain.

At this moment, he was a complete seeker of truth!

I've come to ask my Old Man for guidance on the Asura Path!

No!

Not only Asura Path, but if nothing unexpected happens, Byōdōin Hōō has also opened the door to the path of Asura Path.

It also fully opens the closed gate for those who come after, so that it will never be closed again.

After entering the Ashu realm, he embarked on an unknown path once again.

The Eighth Consciousness, Alaya Consciousness!

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