Chapter 16: At the Summit of Emperors, Proud of the World, Where I, Wushi, Exist, So Does the Heavens

Chapter 16: At the Summit of Emperors, Proud of the World, Where I, Wushi, Exist, So Does the Heavens

On this day, young Wushi, guided by Shaohua, embarked on the path of cultivation.

The other two sisters were also fortunate enough to be brought along, receiving her personal instruction with utmost seriousness.

They were already twelve years old and very precocious, knowing that this was a rare opportunity they could not afford to waste.

How many people in the world could receive guidance from an unconventional ascendant, let alone have the teachings personally imparted?

Even Lanling, who accompanied them, listened attentively.

"There’s no need to be so formal. You usually call me 'sister' so happily, why are you all so quiet now? Relax a bit", Shaohua said with a smile.

"Big Sister Saint Lord, I want to learn swordsmanship from you!" Lixingruo mustered her courage and raised her hand to ask.

"Good, you have the right spirit. You have the makings of a swordsman", Shaohua replied. "As long as you are willing to learn, I can teach you the Ancient Zun Heaven Art, the Xihuang Sutra, and even my own scriptures."

She first bestowed them with the Arctic Immortal Radiance and then prepared to teach them personally. Though she had not yet formally taken them as disciples, the bond of master and student was already established.

The training did not take place within the Yaotchi Sacred Ground. Instead, Shaohua led them across the Eastern Wasteland, their first stop being the Northern Realm Sacred City.

The Sacred City was also a divine city, a sanctuary and the first city of the Northern Realm. Legend had it that the city once floated in the sky and only descended to the ground in ancient times.

The Yaotchi Jade Workshop had already been established here. The first batch of stones was personally excavated by Shaohua from the entrance of the Tai Chu Forbidden Land, true old mine stones.

"Wow, there are so many people", young Wushi marveled, his eyes wide with wonder.

Walking alongside the young ones, Shaohua's appearance gradually became more youthful, reverting to her prime, vibrant and beautiful. Only the occasional flash in her eyes betrayed the weight of her years.

She was reminiscing about the past, remembering how she had also achieved fame at a young age, making a name for herself here.

The Yaotchi Jade Workshop, shrouded in mist, had a small lake inside, often referred to as the "Yaotchi Lake."

As they entered the workshop, the presiding sage was startled to see Shaohua. Although her appearance had changed, her aura was unmistakable. He immediately led his disciples in a bow.

"There’s no need for such formality. I’m not here to inspect or evaluate you. We’re just passing through and will rest for a while", Shaohua said.

Despite her words, the presence of the Saint Lord still made them somewhat nervous.

The young ones, like visitors to a grand garden, were even discussing the idea of gambling on stones.

Shaohua stood by with a smile, watching them chatter excitedly.

The two young girls were already quite wealthy, while young Wushi, though not carrying any sources, had items that exuded imperial aura. If not for Shaohua’s concealment, they would have frightened everyone.

In a sense, the entire workshop belonged to him.

Do you know what it’s like to be the young master of a sacred ground?

"Uh, nothing came out. Gambling on stones is a scam!" Soon, the two girls were lamenting one after another.

Shaohua watched as young Wushi examined a few stones and smiled, then directly helped him unlock them.

As for the source payment, with her here, who would dare to ask?

The results were astonishing. Out of three stones, two yielded results: one contained an exotic source, and the other held a divine source, though small. Considering they were picked randomly from the entrance of the workshop, it was clear that good luck could indeed allow one to do as they pleased.

"Alright, little ones, it’s time to focus", Shaohua clapped her hands, leading them into a grove of ancient trees by the lake.

Ancient trees stood sturdy and lush, their gnarled trunks reaching toward the sky, creating a serene and tranquil forest, perfect for lecturing on the path of cultivation.

Sister Shaohua’s little class was in session!

The morning sun shone brightly, casting its golden light over the sacred city, infusing the early hours with vitality. She sat cross-legged on the green stone by the lake, ready to impart the ways of cultivation from the very beginning.

“Every speck of dust, every leaf, every world—our bodies are no different, containing countless ‘gates.’ Cultivation is about discovering our true selves, continuously opening these gates, and delving into the divine treasures within the human body.”

The first realm of cultivation is the Lunhai Secret Realm.

Amidst the sea of suffering, life springs forth, brewing vitality in the midst of desolation. The Life Spring emerges, and then the Divine Meridian is cultivated, forming the Heavenly Bridge to reach the Other Shore.

The young ones gradually entered the state of enlightenment, instinctively absorbing the essence of heaven and earth. White streams of qi flowed from their mouths and noses, creating a majestic scene.

Especially young Wushi, his aura was peaceful and serene, flawless and pure. His robes fluttered in the breeze, making him appear like an immortal descending from the heavens, ethereal and graceful, giving off a sense of transcendence and naturalness.

He was a born immortal, destined for the path of cultivation. Now, as he truly embarked on this journey, his body’s potential was instantly unleashed. If Shaohua hadn’t concealed it, he might have startled the entire sacred city.

Shaohua meticulously explained the various obstacles of the Lunhai Secret Realm, holding nothing back and paying no mind to the crowd that had gathered around the Yaotchi Jade Workshop. She treated everyone equally, imparting her wisdom without reservation.

Even though those who frequented the sacred city were no ordinary people, and even though she was only discussing the first realm of cultivation, the audience was captivated, fully immersed and unable to tear themselves away.

The teachings resonated through the jade workshop, expounding the timeless and profound truths of the universe, touching each person’s heart and helping them recognize their own shortcomings.

This was an almost miraculous feat, achievable only by those who had reached the pinnacle of their cultivation.

If those watching still didn’t realize they were in the presence of a remarkable figure, they might as well find a rock and bash their heads in. They all bowed in gratitude and reverence.

During this process, Shaohua herself also gained much insight, revisiting old knowledge and gaining new understanding of her own path.

By the time she finished speaking, young Wushi had not only solidified his previous cultivation but had also immediately constructed the Heavenly Bridge, reaching the Other Shore Realm.

“The Heavenly Bridge Realm can bring the Delusion Calamity. How did you overcome it?” Shaohua asked.

“Ah, there’s that too?” Wushi was surprised. What Delusion Calamity? He had simply built the Heavenly Bridge and passed through, without encountering any fog or delusion.

“Didn’t you?” Nanjinping and Lixingruo exchanged puzzled glances.

“Perhaps it’s his pure heart, clear and unblemished. If it’s Little Master, it makes sense,” Lanling speculated.

Shaohua didn’t think so. She pinched Wushi’s cheek gently, a slight smile curling at the corners of her lips. “Think carefully. There must have been some signs. What were you thinking at that moment?”

“Now that you mention it, there was something.”

Wushi suddenly understood, clapping his hands and straightening his back. He touched his nose with one hand and pointed to the sky with the other. “Sister said, ‘Hold the sun and moon, pluck the stars, no one in the world is like me!’”

“...”

Shaohua twirled a strand of hair that had fallen in front of her, trying to hide her embarrassment.

Weren’t those just idle words she had said to lull him to sleep when she was bored? He was only a few months old then, how could he remember so clearly?

Sure enough, Wushi, with his hands on his hips, said in a childish voice, “On the peak of emperors, proud of the world, with me, Wushi, there is the heavens. What is a mere Delusion Calamity?”

Shaohua: “...”

May you all be healthy and long-lived, and I love you!

(End of Chapter)

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