Chapter 1963: Wood Dao Intent
Qin Chen completely ignored Yuan Sha.
He turned and walked away.
Upon seeing this, Gu Xuexuo sneered, "Foolish fellow, you know regret, but do you think regret is useful now?"
Yuan Sha stood with a dark face, unable to say a word.
"Big brother."
Qin Qi approached, full of reluctance.
He was heading back to Heavenly God Mountain, while Qin Chen was returning to Saber Saint Cliff, and it was clear that they were parting ways.
Qin Chen smiled and said, "It’s okay, I’ll find time to visit you and Shishi at Heavenly God Mountain. Make sure to do your best in the Qian State competition two years from now."
Qin Qi nodded heavily.
Gu Xuexuo said, "Qin Chen, why not consider joining us at Heavenly God Mountain? I can promise you here that whatever Saber Saint Cliff offers, Heavenly God Mountain will not shortchange you."
Yuan Sha retorted, "Gu Xuexuo, Qin Chen is a disciple of Saber Saint Cliff!"
He was reminding them.
Poaching someone right in front of him felt somewhat excessive, as if treating him as non-existent.
"I didn’t feel that."
Gu Xuexuo shrugged.
Qin Chen said, "Thank you for your kind offer, senior, but I am a Sword Cultivator, and Saber Saint Cliff might still be more suitable for me."
"I would also appreciate it if you could look after Qin Qi; his impulsive nature might cause trouble."
"Big brother."
Qin Qi pouted in dissatisfaction, "Am I really that much of a worry for you?"
Gu Xuexuo laughed, "Qin Qi performs very well at Heavenly God Mountain; you don’t need to worry."
"Make sure to tell Shishi and the others about my current situation, so they can be at ease."
Qin Chen advised Qin Qi.
Qin Qi nodded, "If Shishi and the others find out that I met you by chance in Dao Village, they will surely be envious to death."
Gu Xuexuo said, "Qin Chen, if you wish to come to our Heavenly God Mountain in the future, show this item to avoid misunderstandings."
He handed Qin Chen a token.
Ordinarily, top-tier forces cannot be intruded upon without permission.
Qin Chen accepted it and expressed his thanks.
Gu Xuexuo immediately took Qin Qi and the others back to Heavenly God Mountain.
Xue Ningjun approached Qin Chen, "Qin Chen, the village chief wants to see you."
Lord Ziran, huh?
This was within Qin Chen’s expectations.
After all, he had made quite a commotion during the Dao God’s sacrifice.
Lin Songyun looked a bit worried.
Qin Chen said to Lin Songyun, "You head back and wait for me; I’ll be back soon."
Lord Ziran wanted to see him, and Qin Chen naturally had to show some respect.
At present,
His impression of Dao Village was pretty good.
The other party shouldn’t resort to any malicious actions.
Xue Ningjun noticed the concern in Lin Songyun’s eyes.
He smiled, "Rest assured, though I don’t know what the village chief wants with Qin Chen, I can assure you that the village chief won’t act recklessly."
Lin Songyun could only nod.
Following Xue Ningjun.
Qin Chen walked to a mountain peak in Dao Village.
If Qin Chen guessed correctly.
This mountain peak should be the highest point in Dao Village.
The environment was beautiful.
Built in tune with nature.
Everything was very comfortable.
"Lord Ziran is proficient in the Natural Dao; this place might have been transformed by him."
At the highest point of the peak, there was a dense forest.
The forest floor was covered with fallen leaves, yet it wasn’t messy. At first glance, it was lush and green, making one feel invigorated.
Through the gaps between the trees, Qin Chen faintly saw a figure sitting amidst this natural setting.
Xue Ningjun said, "Go on, the village chief is over there; I won’t take you any further. I’ll wait for you at the foot of the mountain."
Qin Chen nodded.
Then he walked toward the figure.
Lord Ziran seemed to be in training.
Qin Chen stood to the side without disturbing him.
He was even taking a closer look.
At this moment, Lord Ziran was sitting cross-legged under a giant tree, seemingly fused with the surroundings.
The grass and trees around seemed to understand him, noticeably being directed by Lord Ziran.
Of course, it didn’t seem like intentional manipulation, but an inadvertent influence, affecting the natural world and vegetation.
Qin Chen found it incredibly fascinating.
The voice of Little Fairy rang in Qin Chen’s mind.
"He’s cultivating Dao Intent."
"Dao Intent? What kind of Dao Intent is this? Natural Dao Intent?"
Qin Chen speculated.
Little Fairy said, "No, this is just one of the ordinary Dao Intents, called ’Wood Dao Intent,’ allowing him to subtly communicate with the natural world and flora."
"This is just ordinary Dao Intent?"
Qin Chen was astonished.
Little Fairy said, "Dao Intents are divided into three types: ’ordinary Dao Intent,’ ’rare Dao Intent,’ and ’supreme Dao Intent.’
"Ordinary Dao Intent is the easiest to comprehend, supreme Dao Intent is the hardest."
"To become a ’Daoist Lord,’ one must at least comprehend a ’rare Dao Intent.’
"So, from my judgment, he has comprehended at least two types of Dao Intents: one being Wood Dao Intent, and another among the rare Dao Intents."
Qin Chen said, "It seems Dao Intent is much stronger than Martial Intent."
Little Fairy said, "Naturally, Dao Intent is the intention of the Great Dao."
Qin Chen had a question in his heart.
"Does Martial Intent directly advance to Dao Intent?" Qin Chen asked.
Little Fairy said, "No, but Martial Intent can help a Martial Artist perceive the same type of Dao Intent."
Qin Chen said, "Doesn’t that mean after comprehending Dao Intent, Martial Intent becomes useless?"
Little Fairy said, "Of course not, Martial Intent can accompany a Martial Artist for life. Even if you comprehend Dao Intent, Martial Intent is like your hand."
"As you grow stronger, you might kill enemies from afar or create worlds with a mere gesture."
"But can you say the hand becomes useless?"
Qin Chen suddenly understood.
"I get it; Martial Intent is akin to the most basic thing, something absolutely indispensable."
Little Fairy said, "That’s why your senior brother said before that you want to cultivate all Three Great Blade Intent to Level 7 Perfection and eventually surpass Level 7; it’s very difficult."
"But isn’t that your strongest advantage? If others have only one hand, you have three."
Qin Chen further asked, "What exactly are Level 7 Perfection and surpassing Level 7?"
Qin Chen knew that only by surpassing Level 7 in Martial Intent can one comprehend Dao Intent.
Little Fairy said, "Let me put it this way, although Level 7 Perfection is the final realm of Martial Intent, its usage is equivalent to ’External Force.’"
"But once Martial Intent surpasses Level 7, it becomes a part of your body, your ’Inner Strength.’"
"I see."
Qin Chen nodded.
It’s akin to after surpassing Level 7 in Martial Intent, being able to wield it more easily, like using your arms and legs.
At that time, Martial Intent would no longer be separate but more like an integral part of the body.
Just then.
Lord Ziran opened his eyes and lifted his gaze to see Qin Chen, speaking slowly, "You’ve arrived."
"The junior, Qin Chen, greets Lord Ziran."
Qin Chen bowed in respect.