Huai Shi couldn't be sure if what he saw was real or an illusion.
Because to Sword Saint Kamikaze, reality or illusion was no longer important. What was truly important was the willpower that changed the situation.
If he believed that he was here, then he would be here.
Everyone would be able to see him.
If he believed that he had drawn his sword, then everyone would be able to see him drawing his sword.
If he believed that the enemy he killed would die …
Then his enemy was already dead.
It was precisely this absolute confidence in himself that created this unbelievable supreme realm.
Right now, with the arrival of Kamikaze, the originally gloomy atmosphere in the dojo instantly changed. Everyone's eyes were filled with fervor.
It was as though they were glowing with faith!
This was the peak that countless samurai worshipped day and night, the peak that they chased after.
Right now, he sat behind his seat and smiled as he raised his cup, greeting his friend beside him. "Daitengu, how have you been?"
Daitengu grinned. "I'm still far from death."
Kamikaze smiled. "I originally thought that you were too lazy to come."
Daitengu shook his head indifferently. "How can I not go to a place where there's wine?"
"Then, I'll have to trouble you." Kamikaze nodded.
"I don't remember promising anything."
Daitengu laughed strangely, but he still raised his cup and drank with Kamikaze.
Right after that, the old man's gaze turned to Huai Shi. "How is Mr. Russell?"
"He eats well and sleeps well. His body is healthy." Huai Shi replied. "I originally thought that Sword Saint Kamikaze would ask about someone else."
"Hah, isn't that guy still alive and kicking? What's there to be concerned about? "The old man also raised his cup and toasted.
After toasting with Huai Shi, the old man then greeted all the honored guests who came today.
There was no need for him to do anything else. Just by being here, he was already a stabilizing force, bestowing boundless confidence and joy to the disciples of the dojo.
The banquet began.
The singing and dancing continued.
There were no more accidents. The banquet continued in an orderly manner until it reached the end.
When the servants cleared away the cups and plates and served the refreshments, the banquet finally came to an end.
However, everyone's gaze towards the top became more and more expectant.
He hoped to receive guidance from the Sword Saint, to gain the favor of that old man, and to receive guidance from the peak.
Even if it was just a glance.
"I think everyone can't wait anymore, right?"
Sword Saint Shangquan smiled and put down his teacup. "I'm ashamed of myself. As the owner of the dojo, I'm used to living in seclusion. The only time I teach is at the banquet held once every four years. It's really shameful.
Time is precious, so let's get started. "
He paused and then said seriously and warmly, "This is the last lesson I can give you as the Sword Saint."
"Here, I have a question."
The old man opened his mouth and asked, "Everyone here is a warrior who has gone through hundreds of battles, a courageous hero, and a wise man who is quick-witted. Then, among you, can anyone answer my question?"
He asked, "The people here must be like me. They're all Dao-Seekers who want to reach the peak and challenge themselves. They're all Dao-Seekers who want to become powerful at all costs.
But what I'm curious about is, what kind of power can be considered the strongest? "
As soon as he said this, everyone fell into a daze and froze in place.
It was hard to understand.
The honorable Sword Saint, who was known as the strongest in Yingzhou, no, maybe even in the present realm, would ask such a question.
But Shangquan still smiled and drank his tea, quietly waiting for his disciples to come to a conclusion.
After a quarter of an hour, he put down his teacup and looked down at his last disciple.
"Jiu Chuan, have you thought it through?"
"Master, I'm not smart."
The young man with glasses nodded and answered respectfully, "In my heart, a power like Master is the strongest."
Shangquan shook his head and smiled. "Isn't there someone who's better than me? Aren't the seven natural enemies the true peak of the world? "
"That's not what I'm looking for." Jiu Chuan answered flatly, "The only peak I want is Master."
"Then go back and practice. About … eighty years? If you're fast, sixty years. "Shangquan shook his head and sighed." Then think about the Sword Saint of Yingzhou. "
Those words were not a reprimand, nor were they disappointment. It was just a result he already knew.
Not only was Jiu Chuan not disappointed, he was ecstatic.
He was so excited that his hands were trembling.
"Yes!"
He bowed respectfully.
And the people around couldn't help but look at him with envy and jealousy.
A warrior who was appointed by the Sword Saint, who could become the Sword Saint of Yingzhou in eighty years …
A person's life might not have eighty years, but in the whole world, how many Sword Saints were there?
"Then, Zhong Ju, what about you?" The Sword Saint probed.
The middle-aged man shook his head and smiled bitterly. "I'm like Jiu Chuan."
"But you're different from Jiu Chuan. What he envies is my swordsmanship, but what you desire is my power." Shangquan said bluntly, "But my power isn't the strongest. Zhong Ju, you've taken the wrong path."
"You're right, Master." Zhong Ju nodded calmly, as if ashamed. "By the time I understand this, it's already too late."
"It doesn't matter. It's especially late to mend the pen after the sheep is lost."
Shangquan comforted him. "Go to the Imperial Palace tomorrow and ask for an official position. The High Emperor is in need of people, so he won't treat you badly. He also hopes that you can be loyal and serve the High Emperor. "
Zhong Ju was stunned. He was both happy and sad. After a long time, he bowed respectfully. "Thank you for your magnanimity, Master."
"Then, with two unworthy disciples taking the lead, the others can also speak freely, right?" Shangquan followed up with another question. She casually pointed at a disciple. "In your opinion, what should be the strongest power?"
That disciple was stunned. He hesitated, and finally asked tentatively, "Those who obey me live, and those who oppose me die?"
"Hahaha, that's not bad."
Shangquan rubbed her knees and laughed. "Then you shouldn't have come to the dojo. Instead, you should have gone to the astronomy meeting. If you went to protect Zarathustra, the whole realm would be nothing but a small plaything to you."
As she said this, the old man waved his hand, indicating that he didn't need to be ashamed. She asked another person.
The student bowed his head and answered solemnly, "This disciple believes that unrestrained freedom is true power."
"Then you might be in a lot of pain, Unbreakable Lord."
Shangquan said sympathetically, "The power you desire does not exist in the present realm. I'm afraid that you can only break free from your shackles by going to the border and hell, right? Perhaps one day, you will go to the tomb of the unreturnable, abandon all of this, and go to hell to seek relief … "
As she said this, she looked at Yuan Yuan. "Little girl, you are the top of the Knife Hunter list. In your knowledge, what kind of power is called the strongest?"
"I don't know."
Yuan Yuan answered frankly. "There are too many powerful people in this world. Even my great-grandfather can't be the strongest. But in my opinion, the strongest power should be something that can bring hope to the suffering. "
"Then you should learn more from your teacher."
Shangquan looked at Huai Shi with a faint smile, and then looked at the little house in the forest. "Then, what about this brave young man?"
The little house in the forest bowed respectfully and gave a standard answer. "His peace is darkness, his sight is light, he does not eat or sleep, wind and rain are …"
This was the decisive judgment that every Lin family member would make.
— — The peak of the path of sin, the Candle Dragon!
"Hahahaha, regardless of whether it is true or not, you are still a cunning fellow." Shangquan shook her head and laughed. "But being so lonely, won't you feel lonely?"
The little house in the forest lowered his head and did not reply.
"Think again, young man." Shangquan said. "Think again, you have a long life ahead of you. It is enough for you to find the answer you want."
This time, the little house in the forest did not remain silent. He suddenly raised his head and asked loudly, "What if there is no answer?"
"Then you can turn yourself into the answer."
Shangquan said. "If you want to walk the path that no one has taken, then you will be the beacon for your successor. You shouldn't be afraid, instead, you should be happy."
The young man was stunned.
Shangquan retracted her gaze and looked to the side.
"Hey hey, it is fine that you are teaching your disciple, but why are you looking at me?" Daitengu scratched its red nose, feeling helpless.
Shangquan said, "Since you are already here, why are you so stingy?"
Daitengu sighed. "From my point of view, being able to drink an endless amount of good wine, eat an endless amount of delicacies, and watch an endless amount of excitement is the most beautiful and strongest strength in the world … If I say this out loud, the juniors will laugh at me."
"Ahahaha, those who are content will be happy. Why are you ashamed?"
Shangquan clapped her hands and laughed. In the end, she turned her gaze to Huai Shi.
Huai Shi helplessly placed his wine cup down.
"In that case, Huai Shi -kun, can you give me an answer?" Shangquan asked. "For someone like you, even after obtaining such achievements, you are still unable to satisfy your thirst. What is the strength you are chasing after?"
"It isn't something that is too far away. Mr. Shangquan, there is no need for outsiders to tell you. It isn't worth mentioning."
Huai Shi shrugged and laughed self-mockingly. "There is no need for me to embarrass myself."
At the very most, it was just living a happy life.
Such an ordinary wish was not worth mentioning when compared to those grand ambitions.
Shangquan nodded and didn't force him.
She continued to ask.
At the start, some people had a puzzled look on their faces. But as time passed, they all sank into contemplation. At the end, their expressions turned heavy as they lowered their eyes.
They listened respectfully.
"The reason I am here today isn't because I want to hold a meeting to share my wishes. I also don't want to seek an answer that is destined to have no result."
Shangquan paused for a moment and spoke in a heavy voice, "I believe that everyone has already obtained the answer you want from the many answers."
The strongest strength in the world?
From the very start, this was a false proposition.
It was an unreachable illusion, a mirage that was so far away that it couldn't be chased.
It was just that it looked very beautiful.
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