Journey to the West: Treasure Vase of the Great Dao-Chapter 309 - 86 Senior and Junior Brothers
Liu Qingyun was certain that, if the level of understanding of this past event were to be discussed, no one could surpass his disciple and himself.
Because of the trust placed in his offspring, Kui Mulang had told Lu Yu every little detail about this past event, and Lu Yu had even traveled through time, returning to the past to witness this history with his own eyes.
Xiao Qi listened intently; as a member of the Dragon Clan, he had heard his own father mention the clan’s past, but only in vague terms. He had been told that in ancient times, the Dragon Clan was a leading force in the world, with nine Dragon Kings sweeping across the era, their might oppressing an entire age.
It was only later, after clashing with the pantheon of gods, that they suffered calamity, resulting in their current plight.
He vividly remembered that every time the story reached this point, his father would sigh and say: Rigidity cannot endure. The Dragon Clan of old was too rigid, failing to understand the harmony of strength and flexibility, which led them to their current predicament.
And the Water Dragon King, by that title, must be one of the nine Dragon Kings. The power of the race he personally annihilated can only be imagined.
The two youngsters were also stunned. They had never imagined that the blood coursing through their veins once held such renown. It was just a pity that in this world, only the three of them, father and sons, remained.
"Wow, it looks like these two youngsters have boundless potential. In the future, they might become the strongest among us brothers," Xiao Qi could not help but express his sentiments. Find your next read at novelbuddy
The two youngsters’ eyes were also very bright, as if they could already see their powerful futures.
"But relying solely on the power of one’s bloodline will never make one a strong person. Those saints who dominated the world and sought transcendence, which one of them relied on the strength of their bloodline? Even a mighty race like the Moonhowl Sky Wolf disappeared in the river of history. If it weren’t for you and your father, I fear even this name would be forgotten by the world," Lu Yu said.
Speaking thus, Liu Qingyun turned to his junior fellows and solemnly added, "Therefore, you must not become complacent in your cultivation because of a powerful bloodline. It should aid you on your path of cultivation, not become a stumbling block. In your future practice, try not to rely too much on the power of your bloodline, and remember, the Great Dao lies beneath your feet, requiring you to move forward step by step."
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Liu Qingyun said this not only to the two youngsters but also for Xiao Qi. He knew that although the Dragon Clan had many experts, very few could truly reach the summit. A major reason was the overreliance on the power of their bloodlines by many in the Dragon Clan, which caused them to neglect the comprehension of the Great Dao, leading to a lack of staying power and contributing to the current disconnect within the Dragon Clan.
Upon hearing Liu Qingyun’s earnest teachings, a sense of alarm suddenly struck Xiao Qi. He realized that he had indeed been relying on the power of his bloodline recently, neglecting the cultivation of the Great Dao, and had been focused solely on tapping into the power of his bloodline, forgetting to comprehend the principles and rules of the world.
Therefore, he sincerely bowed to Liu Qingyun and said, "Thank you for the reminder, Elder Brother. Xiao Qi was careless for a moment and nearly strayed off the path. I am grateful for your loud call to attention. Please continue to guide me in the future."
Liu Qingyun, smiling, helped Xiao Qi to his feet and said, "Between us brothers, there is no need for such formalities. It is my responsibility as your elder brother to help find and fill gaps. It is not strange for you to stray since you’ve been away without guidance for many years. Now that you have returned to our abode, it is naturally my duty to act as your elder brother. From now on, we brothers will cultivate together and ascend the Great Dao."
"And us too, Elder Brother, don’t forget us," the two youngsters shouted as they jumped up and down on the side.
Liu Qingyun patted their heads, smiling and saying, "That’s right, and you guys too. Let’s all work hard together."
"Right, Xiao Qi, I heard you met your uncle master?" Liu Qingyun suddenly changed the subject with a smile and asked.
"Yeah, I did. He’s really quite different from what I imagined," Xiao Qi immediately pictured the monkey in his mind.
"Did you spar?" Liu Qingyun’s interest was piqued, as he was eager to know just how strong his uncle master, who caused Havoc in Heaven, really was.
"Not exactly, mostly I was engaged in a Water Battle with the two junior disciples of uncle master. However, I was fortunate enough to witness uncle master display his strength," Xiao Qi replied.
"How did it feel?"
"It was terrifying. Uncle master merely swung his Iron Rod lightly, and I felt like the sky was collapsing, as if the entire world was pressing down on me. I couldn’t even think about counterattacking, and I didn’t even dare to entertain the thought of resisting. The warning from the depths of my soul made me flee back to my cave dwelling in an instant, and it took a good long while before I could shake off that fear. And that was just a casual strike without any intent to kill from uncle master."
Recalling that moment, Xiao Qi still felt somewhat unsettled. That one strike left an indelibly deep impression on him. The iron rod seemed to descend from the sky with enough force to destroy heaven and earth, and he never wanted to experience that sensation again.
Hearing Xiao Qi’s description, Liu Qingyun couldn’t help but be astonished. His uncle master’s strength surpassed his imagination. Comforting Xiao Qi with a smile, he said, "Our teacher mentioned that uncle master has now truly attained the Five Qi Towards the Origin, a major figure among the Three Realms. Naturally, his full strength is extraordinary."
"Five Qi Towards the Origin," Xiao Qi murmured to himself, a longing look on his face. That was a symbol of a powerful being in the Three Realms. Only when one reached that Realm could one be considered to have a solid footing in this world and deeply involve oneself in some of the major events of the Three Realms.
"By the way, there was a great celestial event recently. A phantom appeared in the sky; it seemed like our teacher, what Realm is that?" Xiao Qi asked curiously, the spectacle fresh in his memory, visible to everyone in the Three Realms.
Upon hearing this, a proud expression appeared on Liu Qingyun’s face, and he joyfully said, "That was the phenomenon of our teacher perfecting the Tea Sutra and becoming a Human Sage, a name known throughout the Three Realms, a benefactor to all living beings."
"Human Sage?"
"A Sage recognized by heaven and earth, blessed with great Fortune and Destiny. Under the auspices of the Human Path’s Fortune and Destiny, one becomes an invincible existence. What’s more valuable is that from now on, our teacher can enter the legendary Jixia Academy and peruse a myriad of texts," Liu Qingyun listed the benefits of being a Human Sage, eliciting a look of envy from Xiao Qi.
"Where is our teacher then? Such good news, and he didn’t invite his friends to celebrate?" Xiao Qi excitedly asked, already impatient to see their teacher’s commanding presence.
You should know, several of his older cousins looked down on his lowly birth. If not for his eldest cousin and uncle’s influence, they would have insulted him long ago.
It was only because he had cultivated his character alongside his teacher these past years that he hadn’t beaten them into the ground, searching for their teeth. However, a resolute resentment always lingered within him. He was eager to see the look on those relatives’ faces when they heard about their teacher’s strength. It would certainly be entertaining.
