Chapter 690 - 509: Qi Mang Leaves Seclusion (2)
"Which one of them did not gain fame in their youth, sweeping through their peers, shining brilliantly?"
"But in the end, how many can truly condense a Dharma Seed, achieve the status of Integration, and ascend to the position of Dharma Master?
The road to becoming a Dharma Master is incredibly arduous, filled with thorns and obstacles!
Not only does it require talent, fortune, and opportunity, but also an indomitable spirit, diligent cultivation, and the courage to face life and death directly...
Sometimes, through several Primordial Assemblies, dozens of Dao Assemblies, not even one person can condense a Dharma Seed, master the Law, and become an Integration Dharma Master.
Chen Sheng slowly spoke:
"Very well, Void Refining Tenth Tribulation, the sixth step of the Immortal Dao, among the talents of your cohort, you rank third."
To be honest, Chen Sheng did not expect Qi Mang to persevere until now.
Now, on the Heavenly Immortal Road of Qi Mang’s cohort, only two Immortal Roads remain unbroken.
Back then, during the region comparison, Qi Mang was only ranked forty-second, in the middle tier, yet now has become a standout of the cohort.
Upon hearing this, Qi Mang felt no pride, only a clear Dao Heart. He slightly bowed and spoke respectfully and sincerely:
"Master overpraises me! I am unworthy of such praise."
"The Great Dao is boundless, the more one cultivates, the more one realizes one’s own insignificance, only by ceaselessly forging ahead, can one progress steadily."
"The Great Dao is walked alone, I do not compare myself with others, only with myself, seeking only to tread firmly with each step, and to gain from every cultivation."
Upon hearing this, Chen Sheng suddenly smiled faintly, the approval in his eyes deepening. He nodded slowly, speaking with gratification:
"Good, it seems I don’t need to overly admonish you anymore."
The master and disciple exchanged simple conversations.
Qi Mang recounted his experiences on the Heavenly Immortal Road, the trials he encountered, and so on, speaking with respect and without concealment.
Chen Sheng listened patiently, occasionally offering a few words of guidance, directly addressing the core, benefiting Qi Mang greatly.
After a while of exchange, Chen Sheng slowly spoke:
"By the way, in recent years, I have taken on two more direct disciples, one male and one female, both promising talents."
Upon hearing this, Qi Mang quickly bowed with a joyful and respectful tone:
"Congratulations, Master! Congratulations!"
"Where are these junior brother and sister now? As the senior brother, I should meet them."
Seeing this, Chen Sheng chuckled lightly, a gentle smile appearing in his eyes:
"You are indeed eager."
"You wish to meet them, but I’m afraid you won’t be able to, as they are currently on the Heavenly Immortal Road, undergoing trials, honing themselves, pursuing the dream of becoming a Dharma Master."
Upon hearing this, Qi Mang suddenly realized.
Given Master’s status and position, ordinary talents would not catch Master’s eye.
To be accepted as a disciple by Master, one must be exceptionally talented, resilient in spirit, and extraordinarily fortunate.
Naturally, they must undergo the trials of the Heavenly Immortal Road, hone themselves to be worthy of being Master’s disciple.
Back then, I was fortunate enough to be admitted under Master as a Named Disciple!
It was also through enough effort that I gradually grew to become a direct disciple, receiving Master’s careful nurturing and importance.
Qi Lin nodded:
"I see, I was indeed impatient."
Chen Sheng chuckled lightly:
"Your junior brother and sister have some destiny with you, one hails from the Heavenly Heart Zhang Clan, the other is a descendant of the Qin Clan."
"The Qin Clan?"
Hearing this, Qi Mang was slightly stunned, a trace of confusion flashing in his eyes as he softly murmured, he did not quite react for a moment.
Chen Sheng nodded slightly, his tone calm, explaining slowly:
"They are the descendants of Ping An and Bai Feng, over tens of thousands of years, their descendants have also taken root in the Spirit Realm."
Upon hearing this, Qi Mang suddenly understood, a trace of reminiscence flashing in his eyes, his tone carrying a touch of concern as he softly asked:
"Master, how are they doing now? Has their Cultivation improved?"
Chen Sheng:
"Ping An is commendable, although not as swift as you, his Cultivation speed is not slow."
"The last I saw him, he had reached the Void Refining Eight Tribulation, and his Dao Domain was honed quite solidly."
"As for Bai Feng, not being able to break through the shackles and achieve the Void Refining realm, she has already passed away."
Upon hearing this, Qi Mang remained silent for a moment, the smile on his face gradually fading, a hint of sorrow flashing in his eyes.
The passage of thousands of years, old friends have parted!
In the cultivation of the Great Dao, talent and opportunity are both indispensable.
Some people, despite a lifetime of effort, find it difficult to break through their own shackles, remaining in place.
This is the cruelty of the Great Dao, an unavoidable destiny for countless cultivators.
Li Baifeng’s aptitude was ordinary, achieving Divinity Transformation was already not easy, failing to reach Void Refining, though regretful, was expected.
After a while, Chen Sheng broke the silence, his tone becoming solemn:
"Enough, the past is gone, there’s no need to dwell on regret, the path of the Great Dao is like this, each has their own fate, their own path."
"With your current realm, spending some years to consolidate, entering the Twelve Tribulations is not difficult."
"The next goal is to condense a Dharma Seed, open the Small Thousand World, and become a Dharma Master."
He paused slightly at this point:
"Chongli Heaven and Taiyi World are excellent choices for travels."
"You can go there, temper yourself, polish your Dao Domain, and seek the opportunity to condense a Dharma Seed, perhaps you will gain something."
Upon hearing this, Qi Mang hurriedly bowed:
"I understand, Master! Thank you for your instruction, I will not disappoint your teaching and expectations, I will diligently cultivate and forge ahead."
Chen Sheng nodded: "Alright, you cannot linger here for long, now go!"
With that, he waved his sleeve, and Qi Mang’s figure instantly vanished from the Taihuang World.
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Panwud Palace, the hall was vast and expansive, in the center, atop a meditation cushion, lay a lazy White Tiger phantom, the true form of Yuan Ba manifested.