No Need to Hide His Light

Stepping out of the house, Chen Xuanye saw his Granduncle Xuan standing in the courtyard.

He knew that for people like Granduncle Xuan, whose cultivation level was high, the reason they stayed in the cave was not only because of their guard duties, but also because the flow of energy in this world was conducive to their further advancement.

In the later stages of Martial Dao, each step is a new level, not only in terms of strength, but also in breaking through the barriers between levels.

"Granduncle Xuan, the Yu Tunzhou has not yet been found. Do you expect me to go and find him?" Chen Xuanye stepped forward and bowed.

The old man from the Chen Household was also somewhat surprised.

Could it be that the young man could comprehend the Human Emperor's State of Mind back then, grasping more than 70% of the True Intention, thus breaking through to the eighth level?

Rather than believe that, he would rather believe that the kid hadn't even reached the threshold of the eighth level.

However, with the help of the Dragon Fish and the Water Fortune Dragon Qi refined by the South Sea girl, how come he hasn't yet reached the eighth level of the Qi Ingestion Method?

The old man frowned to himself, then suddenly realized that he had fallen into a misconception.

Having won all three previous battles and associating with Xie Linchuan and others, he subconsciously placed himself on the same level as Xie Linchuan and the others.

However, cultivation is not about fighting and being strong. Yu Tunzhou was originally from the countryside and his talent was probably not that great. Before cultivating, he had never undergone any marrow cleansing or meridian clearing, nor had any elders used their Inner Qi to open up his meridians.

After all, only disciples of aristocratic Aristocratic Clan and sects are entitled to such treatment.

The old man sighed again at the thought of the words "meridians".

If Yu Tunzhou hadn't consumed Dragon Fish for three years, given the domineering nature of the [Spark Instruction], he would have encountered problems at the very beginning of his cultivation. The fact that he hasn't progressed yet suggests he's stuck at the seventh level, his meridians unable to withstand the onslaught of Inner Qi, thus preventing further advancement?

At this thought, the old man felt helpless.

If they were outside, he could easily send someone to deliver some medicine to help this boy expand his meridians, but where could he find such medicine within the cave?

"Since he's unwilling to come to you, then you should go find him and show your sincerity," the old man said slowly. "When it comes to making friends, you should take the initiative."

Chen Xuanye smiled wryly and agreed, secretly pondering how he should speak to her after they met, so as not to lose face while showing sincerity.

The old man suddenly looked up, Divine Dao:

"Wait a minute, the kid has finally decided to come down the mountain. He's already entered the town and is heading this way."

Chen Xuanye's spirits lifted. Yu Tunzhou taking the initiative to visit him was a completely different matter from him coming to him; the difference in initiative was like heaven and earth.

He suddenly chuckled and said, "This guy, could it be that he held on until today, and now that tomorrow... no, it's tonight! And tonight is the battle of destiny, he's completely out of options and has no choice but to come to me?"

"Not impossible." The old man rarely nodded in agreement. "This kid's temperament can sometimes be as hard as a rock."

But after a moment, the old man fell silent again, his gaze turning northwards.

When no knocking came for a long time, Chen Xuanye looked at his Granduncle Xuan and saw that his expression was not right, so his heart skipped a beat.

"Find some time to go see him yourself."

The old man left those words behind his back and went back into the house.

Chen Xuanye stood there, speechless for a moment.

Yu Tunzhou glanced at the gate of the Chen Household mansion, then continued walking north, even quickening his pace, and knocked on the gate of the Heavenly Peng Daoist Temple.

When he was going down the mountain today, the old Daoist priest heard that he was going to find Senior Brother Zhou, so he told him to congratulate Senior Brother Zhou.

Master Xuanku, who usually saw Buddha in his dreams, also unusually left the temple, and was asked to deliver a congratulatory message.

Soon, Zhou Tianchen's cheerful voice echoed from within the mansion.

"Junior Brother Yu, come in by yourself, the door isn't locked."

Upon entering the temple, a Qingfeng surrounds you, making your mind and body feel much clearer, as if some of your impurities have been washed away.

Zhou Tianchen over, beaming with joy, his face showing fewer wrinkles.

He had already received news that his senior brother had taken a crucial step, thus gaining insight into the Heavenly Dao. Their Heavenly Peng Daoist Temple was about to regain its status as a first-class lineage, second only to those few ancestral temples!

Not only that, the Nanhua Sect also sent them their congratulations!

Their lineage's founder was originally from the Nanhua Sect and held a high position back then. However, due to some unforeseen circumstances, he chose to leave the sect and later established his own sect Heavenly Peng Daoist Temple.

After the establishment of the dojo, the disciples of the two sects had a long-standing feud, but since the decline of the Heavenly Peng Daoist Temple, the Nanhua Sect has provided much assistance and has not taken advantage of its misfortune.

Now that my senior brother has advanced to the Half-Step Dharma Aspect, the goodwill of the Nanhua Sect has grown even stronger. They intend to find a time to meet and the two sides can form an alliance.

As a disciple of the Daoist temple, Zhou Tianchen knew very well that the patriarch's last wish, besides completing the Heavenly Peng Dharma Form, was to gain the recognition and respect of his former sect.

Therefore, in recent days, Zhou Tianchen's complexion has become increasingly better, and he feels that the future of the temple is full of vitality and the vigorous growth of all things.

"Junior Brother Yu, have you encountered a barrier in your Qi cultivation Qi Ingestion Method? Are you preparing for tomorrow's battle for destiny?" Zhou Tianchen asked with a smile.

Yu Tunzhou said, "Besides that, there's something else. The old Daoist Master Xuanku asked me to convey their congratulations to Senior Brother Zhou."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Tianchen laughed heartily, clasped his hands in a fist salute towards the direction of Qingshan, and said, "Thank you both, seniors. Heavenly Peng Daoist Temple is deeply grateful!"

Seeing the Yu Tunzhou with curiosity in its eyes, Zhou Tianchen's eyes gleamed:

"Not long ago, my senior brother went through a life-or-death battle in the Northern Dark Continent, successfully broke through to the Half-Step Dharma Aspect, and even defeated Dharma Aspect expert from High Antiquity remnant clan, making a name for himself throughout the world!"

Yu Tunzhou immediately understood what had happened and couldn't help but ask, "Senior brother, are there many Dharma Aspect experts in the world?"

"There are fewer than two dozen Dharma Aspect experts still active in the world!" Zhou Tianchen said with certainty, "And that includes the Central Plains and the Four Continents."

"Once you reach the External Scenery, you're qualified to govern a prefecture. If Dharma Aspect expert is willing to serve in the imperial court, they can at least govern a continent!"

"Of course, experts at this level rarely hold official positions. Most Dharma Aspect experts from various schools receive honorary titles bestowed by the Great Yan Dynasty. The reason for this seems to be related to the destiny of the kingly path..."

"Senior brother has now taken a crucial step. He only needs to proceed step by step to fully forge the Heavenly Peng Dharma Form and he will be able to completely enter the Dharma Aspect Realm!"

"After hundreds of years, my Heavenly Peng Daoist Temple is finally going to prosper again!"

Zhou Tianchen looked back at his ancestral home, his eyes filled with tears as he recalled the hardships of the past and let out a long sigh.

After calming down, he looked at Yu Tunzhou and said with a hint of shame:

"Please excuse my foolishness, junior brother. We have endured so much hardship over the years, but finally, the clouds have parted and the moon has shone brightly."

Yu Tunzhou fully understood. "Now that the bitterness has finally given way to happiness, it's only natural to hold one's head high in triumph."

Zhou Tianchen's expression shifted, and he smiled, "Junior Brother Yu is the same?"

Yu Tunzhou nodded frankly and said, "Senior Brother Zhou, I have reached the ninth level of Qi cultivation."

Yu Tunzhou never felt he needed to hide his talents or bide his time; in his case, showing his abilities was the most suitable situation for him.

However, since the [Spark Instruction] is Higher Vehicle grade, the highest level is nine. Saying it has ten levels would be too shocking, so it is reduced by one level.

"Nine floors already? That's fast. How far are we from nine..." Zhou Tianchen exclaimed, then his words froze. After a long pause, he repeated, "Nine floors? Not eight?"

Yu Tunzhou nodded.

Zhou Tianchen silent for a moment, recalling how he had spent half a year cultivating the Devour Primordial Instruction to the ninth level, and had already been praised by his elders as having decent talent.

Now, having advanced the Qi Ingestion Method to the ninth level in just one month... what does that even mean?