Chapter 206: Chapter 64: It’s Okay Not to Have It
This level of genius, once they chose their destiny, advanced at an unimaginable pace. Should one have the opportunity to mentor him in practicing his Life Path, he could progress rapidly as well.
It was similar to how, when a son became an emperor, the father would become the Supreme Emperor, presenting him with a tremendous opportunity.
Such thoughts circulated in Mo Qing’s mind before he shook his head, “No, I am not the founder of Mo Dao. If Mo Dao Destiny is enhanced, my teacher’s strength would also increase, and I wouldn’t benefit as much…”
The more practitioners inherit the destiny, the larger the benefit for the founder, and the stronger the successors, the more powerful the founder will become.
Unless… one fails to compete for the destiny, one should always suppress the opposition.
Competing for destiny was a concern for 7-star Fate Masters. Whether Mo Dao’s minor destiny could cultivate to that level was still uncertain!
“I’ll take the disciple on behalf of my teacher. That way, if the teacher breaks through to the fourth level and his status increases, I can also reap more benefits…”
Quickly, Mo Qing made up his mind, looked at Han Xiao before him, and instructed, “Don’t report this matter yet. We’ll directly find Ling Buyang, have him hand over the person, and I’ll bring them back to the Zhou Yi Dynasty! Otherwise, if the news leaks, I fear many unnecessary troubles will arise…”
Han Xiao was startled, “Directly find Vice Hall Master Ling? But he said three days…”
Mo Qing shook his head, “As his senior brother, whatever I ask him to do, would he dare to refute? Come, lead the way, we’re going now!”
“Yes!”
Han Xiao hesitated for a moment and said, “Lord Mo Qing, please wait a moment. I need to inform Heaven Mandate Hall of a minor matter before I can take you there.”
“Go ahead!” Mo Qing waved his hand.
Relieved, Han Xiao left the room, found Xie Feng, and conveyed via transmission, “Go find Yue Longxiao immediately, and tell him Elder Mo Qing has arrived to find Ling Buyang and take some geniuses away…”
“Yes…”
As Xie Feng departed,
Seeing him walk away, Han Xiao sensed once more, feeling Heavenly Mandate Vitality surge into his body, unconsciously he breathed a sigh of relief.
With the balance disrupted by Ling Buyang and Chai Yunsheng, Mo Qing and Wanxiang Sect seemed to have regained equilibrium in their struggle for geniuses, which could still be cultivated if utilized well.
Balance exists everywhere; as long as he created it, he could seize the opportunity to ascend.
…
Back at his residence, Zhang Xuan called Zhao Ya and the others over again.
“Teacher, we’re not leaving…”
Realizing his decision, Zhao Ya and others were full of reluctance.
“Cultivating destiny requires vast resources, which I certainly don’t have enough of. If there’s a good opportunity, you must seize it. That way, if the teacher encounters danger, you can also assist!”
Zhang Xuan instructed.
After a moment of silence, Zhao Ya and the others nodded.
Having come a long way together, facing countless dangers, they naturally understood the teacher’s concern. Always staying by his side would indeed become a burden; leaving might actually provide greater help.
“This separation now is for a better reunion in the future… Of course, if they do not nurture you properly but merely want to use you as tools for harvesting, just send a message to me, and the teacher will decide for you!”
Zhang Xuan raised his eyebrows.
If it were a complete path of destiny being inherited, it would be one thing, but if it was just cultivation for the sake of harvesting results later… he had ways to vent for his disciples.
Hearing the teacher’s promise, Zhao Ya and the others nodded excitedly.
Back when they parted years ago, the teacher had said the same words, and now, it felt as though they had returned to the past.
At that time, everyone thought he was boasting, but in fact, the teacher had proven with his actions that, face to face with his growth rate, even the most powerful forces became trivial.
Yinyang Court, Yuan Clan, Saint Son Hall… each stood like a temple on the Master Teacher Continent, but in less than two years, they were prostrating before the teacher, daring not utter a word in refutation.
“All of you leave a thought in the New World. Whatever happens, just transmit the message to this thought, and I will be aware!”
Zhang Xuan continued.
With the power of the New World, he could communicate with everyone at any time without the slightest obstacle.
Relieved by this method, Zhao Ya and the others then left behind their thoughts, and just as they finished, a faint voice came from outside the courtyard.
“Is Vice Hall Master Ling here?”
Zhang Xuan frowned, instructed his disciples to continue their cultivation peacefully, and then strode out himself.
Upon entering the living room, he saw Han Xiao and a middle-aged man walking in.
“Master Han, didn’t I say three days later…?” Zhang Xuan expressed his displeasure.
Han Xiao quickly waved his hand, “It’s not me looking for you, it’s this person…”
Zhang Xuan looked curiously at the middle-aged man in front of him, just about to inquire when the other narrowed his eyes, “Ling Buyang, it’s been more than a decade, and you don’t even recognize me?”
“Senior brother?”
Zhang Xuan’s heart skipped a beat.
Being addressed this way indicated that the other was very likely from the Mo Blade Sect.
With a flick of his finger, a force drilled into the ground and, the next moment, spiritual energy oscillated within the room.
It was the formation he had fetched from Unnecessary Hall earlier, set up inside the room. His earlier action had activated it with his own strength.
Indeed, feeling the fluctuations of the formation, the middle-aged man frowned and was just about to suppress it when he felt the pressure loosen and the formation seemed to stop.
He hadn’t figured out what was going on, but Zhang Xuan’s mind had already immersed itself in the Library of Heaven’s Path.
“Mo Qing, the second-generation successor of the Mo Blade Sect, the third disciple of Mo Baiye, intermediate stage of the Galaxy Realm…”
“The Galaxy Realm?”
As he suspected, the Galaxy Realm must be the level above the Ninefold Source Pool.
His current strength was of a strong Ninefold Source Pool expert. Overcoming such was not easy, but facing a warrior of the Galaxy Realm still posed a challenge.
“Weakness one: In his rush to break through, he has injured his lungs; after a hundred moves, he’ll have difficulty breathing.”
“Weakness two: Erectile dysfunction…”
“Huh???”
Zhang Xuan blinked.
The initial issues with Ling Buyang and Xu Xin were similar, so this so-called “third senior brother” had the same problem?
Could it be… to practice the Mo Blade, one must first possess this kind of constitution?
To train this technique, must one castrate oneself with a blade?
That being said, it really could be possible; otherwise, why would people with this characteristic all converge together?
However… he had also practiced it, and could still “stand tall and firm”!
Though he harbored doubts, he knew it wasn’t the time to dwell on them. He smiled and looked over, “I just didn’t expect Senior Brother Mo Qing to grace us with his presence. Why didn’t you give a little hint in advance, so I could have come out to meet you…?”
“No need!”
Mo Qing sat down with a wave of his hand and placed the Mo Blade on the table, “I heard you’ve found a few talented youngsters? Let me take them back and hand them over to our Master. Maybe he could then, in consideration of our past, allow you to return to the Zhou Yi Dynasty.”
“Senior brother is joking; those youngsters aren’t my people. It’s not up to me to decide where they go. Taking them away directly like this seems improper!”
Zhang Xuan shook his head.
Mo Qing’s expression darkened, “I came here personally out of respect for our brotherhood and to save face for you. What, you want me to make a move and take them by force?”
Zhang Xuan furrowed his brows, “Brother, are you planning to take them by force?”
Han Xiao said, “Vice Hall Master Ling, how could you say that? Although Lord Mo Qing is your senior brother, he is also an Elder of the Heaven Mandate Hall of the Zhou Yi Dynasty. He’s just helping the Heaven Mandate Hall recruit talented individuals; how can you defame him by saying he’s ‘snatching’ them?”
“Recruiting talents? Sounds nice…”
Zhang Xuan shook his head, “But sorry, where they go and who they leave with is up to me.”
“Give him an inch and he’ll take a mile…”
Mo Qing stood up, clenching his hand to summon the Mo Blade: “Ling Buyang, back then I could beat you till you scoured the ground for your teeth, and you couldn’t stay in Zouyi City. Now, I can make it the same in Han Yuan City! I give you one chance, hand them over obediently, and I might consider the old affection and not pursue it further. Otherwise, even if you are the so-called vice hall master, I still have a reason to execute you, and ensure no one will intercede for you.”
Zhang Xuan’s expression darkened, “Are you planning to take them by force?”
Mo Qing nodded, “Exactly, having lived for so many years, you should know that everywhere, strength is king. Since you’re not deeply connected to those geniuses and only met by chance, promising them a bright future, they could easily be taken away without any need for generous offers.”
“So that’s what you think…”
Zhang Xuan had an epiphany.
True, since the relationship wasn’t deep, you just found them first. Why should you decide and demand benefits?
Just kill and take them directly.
“The innocent must fear holding treasures!”
Mo Qing looked around, “I see this place is nice, and you have quite a few subordinates. If you disagree, I will kill them all. Additionally, I hear you have a mansion with many wives and concubines; I can slaughter them all, no one spared!”
“Just for not handing over the talented individuals I know, you want to kill all my family and friends?”
Zhang Xuan’s expression grew increasingly grave.
“Why not? They enjoy superior treatment with you; when dangers arise, they naturally have to bear the corresponding risks! I advise you to obey, otherwise, even if your comprehension of the Mo Blade reaches the second realm, you’re nothing before me!”
Mo Qing’s inner strength surged, and the sharp glint of the saber flowed from the tip, exerting immense oppression.
Zhang Xuan turned to Han Xiao.
“Master Han, he’s openly threatening to slaughter my entire household. As the Heavenly Destiny Hall Master, are you just going to watch indifferently?”
Han Xiao shook his head, “The Heaven Mandate Hall only deals with cultivation issues and teaches the fragments of the heavens. As for who wants to die or seeks death, that’s their fate, why should it concern me? Besides, this is a matter between you brothers; even if I wanted to intervene, I couldn’t…”
“You don’t care about anything, let others burn, kill and plunder, even abet them… No wonder the entire Han Yuan City is a place of misery; the Hunting List states that everyone deserves to die…”
Shaking his head, Zhang Xuan stepped forward, his voice growing louder, “After all this fuss, this is the so-called Heaven Mandate Hall! An organization that only oppresses the people and sucks their blood doesn’t deserve to exist.”