"I was almost frightened by the faction head just now." Dongbo Xue Ying laughed at himself.
He had already expected to be reprimanded and was very firm in his decision. But when faced with the wrath of a peak Demigod … he still felt fear in his heart. It was like an ant in front of a huge dragon. Under the rage of the huge dragon, the ant could not help but lower its head in fear! But Dongbo Xue Ying was very determined and did not lower his head.
Actually, Si Kong Yang's words had caused Dongbo Xue Ying to reflect. Maybe he was wrong.
But —
Even if he changed his mind, he would not change his mind just because of a few words from Si Kong Yang! He had to think carefully and make his own decision. Would he lower his head under Si Kong Yang's pressure? This was not Dongbo Xue Ying's personality.
"Using history as a mirror is not wrong. I should look at the records of our ancestors in the history of the Xia people. " Dongbo Xue Ying thought to himself. The history of the Xia people was too long. The records of every Transcendent were longer. Previously, he had only seen the records of those ancestors who had become Demigods and the extremely famous Demigods! He had not even seen the records of 99% of the Demigods. Not to mention the Saint and Sky Transcendents.
"I shall finish reading all the records of all the Demigods in the history of the Xia people!" Dongbo Xue Ying decided.
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Infernal Palace, Xia History Pavilion.
A black-robed youth walked into this ancient pavilion. The pavilion was very quiet. Bookshelves were placed everywhere and every bookshelf was at least a hundred meters tall. Countless golden books were placed on the bookshelves. These golden books were the records of every Transcendent in the history of the Xia people!
"As vast as the sea." Dongbo Xue Ying sighed.
In these three thousand years, the Xia people had about twenty Demigods!
How long was the history of the Xia people? Even if a Transcendent could read quickly, it would still take him the time to finish a cup of tea to finish reading the records of a Demigod! Even if he did not sleep, rest, or cultivate at all times, he would still take a few years to finish reading all the half-deities' dossiers! And for Transcendents, cultivation was very important. It was already very good if they could spend two to four hours a day reading scrolls. This would require tens of years.
It had been too long.
Most Transcendents wouldn't even finish reading the Demigod's scroll.
There were even more Saint-ranked and Sky-ranked Transcendents. Therefore, the number of scrolls was extremely huge. Dongbo Xue Ying only dared to say that he had read through all the scrolls on the Demigods.
"Fiery Knight Shangguan Mei Jun?" Dongbo Xue Ying picked up a thick golden leaf book and started reading.
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From then on, Dongbo Xue Ying spent most of his time in the Summer Pavilion flipping through the scrolls. Even when he practiced his spear arts, he did so in his own mansion. He did not enter the Scarlet Cloud Mountain World at all! Abbot Si Kong Yang said that he was wasting the resources of the Xia people. In that case, he would not use them anymore! Dongbo Xue Ying was still a prideful person.
In the blink of an eye, three months had passed.
"Impressive, impressive." Dongbo Xue Ying held onto the flask of wine as he drank. He sat cross-legged on the ground and flipped through the scrolls. He could not help but cheer when he saw the exciting parts. "A man should live this life to his heart's content!"
Tap! Tap! Tap!
Suddenly, there were clear footsteps coming from within the pavilion. This caused Dongbo Xue Ying to turn his head in shock. There were very few Transcendents who came to the Summer Pavilion. Even if they did, they would rarely make such clear footsteps.
Dongbo Xue Ying looked towards the direction of the sound.
A bald and skinny old man wearing slippers was walking over slowly. The slippers even revealed his toes.
"Vice Abbot Chao Qing." Dongbo Xue Ying stood up. He was very respectful towards Senior Chao Qing. The reason why he was able to become a Substitute Elder was because of Senior Chao Qing's recommendation.
"Sit. Make yourself at home. Young lad, don't be too restrained." Chao Qing walked over and sat cross-legged as well. He then sniffed and looked at the flask of wine in Dongbo Xue Ying's hands. "Do you still have wine?"
"Yes." Dongbo Xue Ying knew what to do. He immediately took out a flask of wine and placed it in front of Chao Qing.
Chao Qing took it and gulped down two mouthfuls. His eyes brightened: "This wine is not bad. It's strong enough. You sure know how to enjoy yourself. I heard that you didn't go back to the Scarlet Cloud Mountain World. I thought you were beaten up by Si Kong Yang. But looking at you, you are shaking your head while reading the scrolls … you seem to be in a good mood? "
"If I'm in a good mood, I'll be in a bad mood for a day. Of course, I have to be in a good mood every day." Dongbo Xue Ying laughed.
"You're optimistic." Chao Qing nodded. "Do you know why I'm here today?"
Dongbo Xue Ying was startled. He then replied awkwardly, "I know. It's because I destroyed my own path towards the True Meaning of Water and Fire."
"Wrong!" Chao Qing shook his head.
Dongbo Xue Ying was stunned.
It wasn't because of this? Looking at Senior Chao Qing, he was already prepared to be reprimanded.
"It's because you didn't go to the Scarlet Cloud Mountain!" Chao Qing shouted. "Don't you think you're an idiot? Even though you're currently ranked ninth, the various types of spirit liquids and fruits are extremely rare. Wouldn't it be a waste if you don't eat them? You must know that back then, this old man thought of all sorts of ways to let you become a Substitute Elder. If you don't eat them, wouldn't my efforts be in vain? This old face of mine, Chao Qing, is still worth those spirit liquids and fruits! "
"Uh …" Dongbo Xue Ying didn't know what to say at this moment.
Faction Head Si Kong Yang said that it was a waste of resources. But Chao Qing said that if he didn't eat them, he would be wasting his efforts.
"Vice Faction Head." Dongbo Xue Ying thought for a moment before asking. "You're not angry?"
"What's there to be angry about." Chao Qing grinned. "If it was 300 years ago, I would probably be furious. But now that I'm nearing death, I feel that … there's no need to tire myself out on the path of cultivation. Being happy is also a form of cultivation. If I were to start over, I might cultivate even more recklessly. "
Dongbo Xue Ying could feel Senior Chao Qing's carefree attitude.
"What are you thinking?" Chao Qing asked curiously. "By doing this, aren't you afraid that your cultivation will end up in a dead end?"
There were often Transcendents who cultivated randomly. They would try to comprehend a little here and there. In the end, they would be unable to fuse them together and fall into a dead end.
"I'm afraid."
Dongbo Xue Ying smiled. "But I've thought it through. Firstly, I feel that my path of pursuing the pinnacle of spear arts is not wrong! I really like spear arts. Secondly, with the fusion of water, fire and wind, my improvement is extremely fast. I believe that within 30 years, I will be able to reach the third level of Realms of Myriad Existences! If I find that it's a dead end in the future, I would probably only waste 100-200 years. At that time, I would have enough time to start all over again. "
"Right, it's good that you have this attitude. At most, I'll just waste 100-200 years!" Chao Qing laughed.
The Profound Mysteries of water and fire were also very close to the third level of Realms of Myriad Existences.
Once he reached the third level of Realms of Myriad Existences, just by using the Profound Mysteries of water and fire to nurture his Transcendent Qi, he would definitely be able to step into the saint realm. During the Transcendent Battle of Life and Death, Dongbo Xue Ying's Profound Mystery of Fire was already at the second level of Realms of Myriad Existences. This kind of talent was indeed terrifying. Stepping into the saint realm was as easy as drinking water.
Of course —
The saint realm was nothing much to the Xia people. Demigods were the true overlord existences.
"I was worried about you previously. But now, it seems like there's nothing to worry about." Chao Qing finished his wine and stood up. "I can feel that you're filled with confidence! On the path of Transcendents, confidence is very important. Only when you're filled with confidence … can you overcome all obstacles on this path. And if you don't even have confidence in yourself, how much can you achieve? "
"I hope that your Profound Mysteries of water, fire and wind can create a new True Meaning." Chao Qing sighed. "It would be best if this old man can see it before I close my eyes."
Dongbo Xue Ying was stunned.
That's right, Chao Qing was too close to the end of his lifespan.
"Dongbo Xue Ying will definitely do his best." Dongbo Xue Ying replied.
"Good, good, good. Being young means you're always filled with hope." Chao Qing laughed as he turned around and left. "Remember, when you go to the Scarlet Cloud Mountain World, finish all the food and drinks. If you don't eat, it'll be a waste."
"Yes." Dongbo Xue Ying respectfully replied.
Chao Qing's figure had already disappeared at the corner of the street.
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