Han Qiuling was very gentle with Xiao Mo.
She knew perfectly well that Xiao Mo was a kindhearted person.
That was why she was not so strict with him.
Under her guidance, it was only a matter of time before Xiao Mo attained the rank of Dou Sheng anyway.
Xiao Mo said, "Master, I plan to take a break for a while."
"But now that I've reached Dou Zong, I don't know how to improve my cultivation any further."
Xiao Mo was right. A Dou Zong was already a peerless expert capable of holding their own.
Xiao Mo's cultivation had truly reached two-star Dou Zong.
He, too, felt deeply powerless. At this stage of cultivation, effort alone was no longer enough.
Han Qiuling nodded and said, "It's perfectly normal for you to feel that way."
"In fact, once humans reach Peak Dou Emperor, their cultivation has essentially reached its limit."
"Now that you've reached two-star Dou Zong, you already know what matters most without having to ask me about everything."
Han Qiuling continued, "At this stage, improving your cultivation is already very difficult in itself."
Xiao Mo went on, "Then what happens at Peak Dou Zun?"
"It's already so difficult to advance from two-star Dou Zong."
"Won't it be even more troublesome once I reach Dou Zun?"
Han Qiuling said, "Yes, it certainly will be."
"But that's the path of cultivation. The higher you climb, the colder and lonelier it is destined to become."
"Nor will there be any release for your soul."
Han Qiuling said this to Xiao Mo.
Hearing Han Qiuling's words, Xiao Mo understood what she meant.
"But all we can do is keep trying, isn't it?"
"Whatever happens, I won't give up. One day, we'll surely see the dawn!"
Xiao Mo spoke with great conviction.
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