Did He Count as a Benefactor?

Kong Anguo was very learned.

This erudition even made Zhang Xuezhou feel inferior.

But Zhang Xuezhou was even more surprised by the low level of cultivation that Kong Anguo, such a learned and talented man, possessed.

Kong Anguo remained motionless for a full two hours.

This timeframe is far shorter than that of the True Spirit Realm cultivation level.

"Brother Kong, are you feeling unwell?"

Kong Anguo was immobilized from morning until noon, so Zhang Xuezhou thought the servants could start preparing lunch.

Seeing Kong Anguo move slightly, Zhang Xuezhou quickly steadied him.

"It's very numb," Kong Anguo said, rubbing his lips. "I'm still in the Qi cultivation stage, and I really can't withstand the power of this Law Treasure!"

"Qi cultivation and meridian opening... You haven't even Realm Entry yet?"

I'm ashamed!

Kong Anguo knew all about Law Treasure like the back of his hand, and could pick up a precious inkstone with ease. Zhang Xuezhou thought that Kong Anguo's cultivation level should be similar to that of Yi Shuo, but he never expected that Kong Anguo had not even entered the Realm Entry of magic.

This was indeed beyond Zhang Xuezhou's expectations.

"I am a dullard in my cultivation, and I still know nothing about it," Kong Anguo said with shame.

"With your vast knowledge, you should have already understood your own limitations. How could you be unable to Realm Entry?" Zhang Xuezhou asked in surprise, "With your Aristocratic Clan's resources, you should be able to break through with various attempts, right?"

"There are some methods," Kong Anguo nodded, "But if you use those methods, you'll miss the path to the Great Dao. It's better not to enter this realm at all than to become a mediocre cultivator!"

"Brother Kong is truly insightful. If we had your family background, I'm afraid we would find it difficult to restrain our tempers," Zhang Xuezhou sighed.

"You've seen my father. His body is the result of Realm Entry forcibly subjected to Demon Power," Kong Anguo said. "My father could only cultivate certain specific techniques. He only reached the Divine Ability Realm by risking his life. As for his subsequent cultivation level, he almost never thought about it again."

"The price is indeed high," Zhang Xuezhou nodded.

Zhang Xuezhou felt a pang of sorrow, knowing that he himself had been created through consuming Realm Entry Seed flesh of a poisonous python.

However, he is currently struggling to even reach the Body Transformation Realm, let alone think about the Divine Ability Realm or the Divine Ability Realm beyond it.

"Read a book a hundred times, and its meaning will become clear." Kong Anguo said, "One day, I, Kong, will be able to unlock the secret!"

"As long as Brother Kong has faith and perseverance, he will surely achieve success one day," Zhang Xuezhou said.

"I've always wanted to replicate the glory of our ancestors, but unfortunately, generation after generation, we've fallen short," Kong Anguo said, stretching his aching arms. "Our ancestors, like us, were already outstanding figures of their generation, but I..."

Kong Anguo stretched his body as he replied to Zhang Xuezhou.

He had been immobilized by the calligraphy model for two hours, and his body ached so much that he could hardly move.

But as he continued to recover, a thought inevitably crossed his mind.

Within his body, which was almost frozen solid by the calligraphy copybook, he felt as if a seed, suppressed by a stone, was finally beginning to grow and sprout.

Even though Kong Anguo had some confidence in himself, he never expected that his breakthrough would happen under these circumstances.

The more accumulated experience he had in the past, the more effortlessly Kong Anguo could break through to the next level.

Even though his Qi and Blood stagnate, causing paralysis, it does not affect the development and opening of his internal Law Power channels.

Strands of Law Power flowed through his body like a gentle stream.

As he felt the smooth flow in his body, Kong Anguo sighed softly.

"In the end, I am not as skilled in martial arts as my ancestors, and it is difficult for me to embody both literary and martial talents!"

His internal Law Power had already broken through to a higher level, but his Qi and Blood were stagnant and difficult to circulate.

Kong Anguo was well aware that he could not truly follow the old path of Sage Kong, which allowed him to simultaneously generate both the seeds of Qi and Blood and Law Power within his body.

He sighed inwardly and then channeled his Law Power upwards. Once he felt somewhat stable, Kong Anguo took a Origin-Nurturing Pill from his cultivation and swallowed it. As his Law Power increased layer by layer, he channeled his Law Power to circulate through his Meridian Circulation, thus stabilizing his cultivation at the Meridian Circulation Realm.

"Brother Kong is truly gifted!"

Seeing Kong Anguo break through to the next realm, and witnessing him directly enter the Meridian Circulation Realm with a single pill, even Zhang Xuezhou couldn't help but marvel.

Kong Anguo's cultivation level was very low, but he broke through to the next realm with great ease.

It was as if a stage had been set up in front of him, and Kong Anguo stepped onto it with ease.

If the other party's body passes the effect period of the Origin-Nurturing Pill, Zhang Xuezhou is very certain that if the other party continues to take the pill, they can continue to advance downwards, constantly crossing the Blood Penetration and Body Control realms, and may even be able to break through to the True Spirit Realm.

What takes many people years or even more than ten years of practice may only take Kong Anguo ten days, half a month, or a few months.

Normal spiritual practice involves constantly challenging the unknown, while Kong Anguo's practice is about reading to enlighten his mind and clearly understanding the path he needs to take.

Upon reflection, Zhang Xuezhou realized that the other person's approach was remarkably similar to his own.

Zhang Xuezhou constantly used his physical advantages to make his real self follow the cultivation of this body, but now he is using it in reverse.

Given enough fortuitous opportunity, he can continuously strive to break through to higher realms.

What requires trial and error and experimentation for others is simply walking the same old path for Zhang Xuezhou.

Correspondingly, people like them seem to achieve cultivation at an unbelievably fast pace.

Zhang Xuezhou praised him, and Kong Anguo quickly bowed in return.

"I must thank Brother Dongfang for this blessing," Kong Anguo said sincerely. "If I hadn't been immobilized by this calligraphy for two hours, I don't know when I would have had the opportunity to Realm Entry of cultivation!"

"I'm afraid I'll cause you any problems," Zhang Xuezhou said.

"Brother Dongfang has bestowed upon me this fortuitous opportunity, which I cannot repay. Once I see my father, I will certainly reward him handsomely," Kong Anguo said.

"This was purely a coincidence, Brother Kong, you don't need to worry about it!"

Zhang Xuezhou wanted to refuse, but he couldn't suppress his urges.

How could he possibly know the profound knowledge and heritage of Sage Kong's descendants? The inkstone he casually picked up gave him the possibility of nurturing his precious books and paintings, and the generous reward did indeed give Zhang Xuezhou a little hope.

"He's a benefactor, he's not a benefactor, he's a benefactor..."

Considering that he had accepted the inkstone but damaged the calligraphy scroll, yet the calligraphy scroll had helped Kong Anguo Realm Entry, Zhang Xuezhou found it difficult to discern whether his luck was good or bad.

He hopes to encounter a benefactor; otherwise, the chances of things going well or going badly, or even ending in disappointment, are extremely high.

Zhang Xuezhou was deep in thought, but his face remained as warm as a spring breeze, showing no sign of it as he spoke with Kong Anguo.

"Your Excellency, a scholar named Kong Zhong is requesting an audience outside the Golden Horse Gate!"

Before the lunch could even arrive, the servant ran into the palace with another piece of news.

This greatly pleased Kong Anguo, who was exchanging experiences with Zhang Xuezhou about Law Treasure.

After searching for his father repeatedly without finding him, he calmed down and waited at Jinma Gate, where Kong Zhong had already arrived.

Kong Anguo was also fortunate to have met Zhang Xuezhou, instead of running around searching aimlessly, he finally found his father at the scholar's office given to him by Kong Zhong.

"Brother Dongfang, come, come, let me introduce you... Oh, by the way, you know my father!"

Overjoyed, Kong Anguo couldn't help but lose his composure.

However, he remained courteous and even invited Zhang Xuezhou to leave through the Jinma Gate Palace.

"Let's go together!"

Compared to waiting for lunch inside the Golden Horse Gate, Zhang Xuezhou felt that going out with Kong Anguo was a better option.

If Kong Anguo keeps his word, he will likely see his hefty reward.