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Chapter 1797 - 228: Govern Techniques with Tao and Apply Diligence

Chapter 1797: Chapter 228: Govern Techniques with Tao and Apply Diligence

The lecture on Dao continued. With the opening revelation of "Dao follows nature," the Divine Sect disciples had completely opened their hearts and minds, listening intently to every word.

Whether they were outer sect disciples hearing Dao for the first time, or the well-informed inner sect disciples and direct disciples, even the elders of Divine Sect who were merely listening on the sidelines perked up their ears, thirsty for knowledge.

After being submerged by the boundary revealed by the Heavenly Dao at the start, they all yearned to know the depth and mystery of the King before them and his teachings of technique and Dao.

But how could Tang Luo let them down? Ever since ascending to the other shore, the world had taken on an entirely new visage.

The process of deducing the King’s domain day and night was essentially a remodeling of his understanding of the world and martial Dao.

The once-relevant Three Realms of Martial Arts might still apply, but they were no longer quite fitting. This moment was perfect for exchanging insights and confirming the paths with these advancing seekers of Dao before him.

"With Dao but no technique, technique can still be sought; with technique but no Dao, one stops at technique."

Tang Luo spoke with candor: "The union of Dao and technique complements each other; their separation breeds harm. Practitioners must regard the Heavenly Dao as the essence and technique as its utility, using Dao to command technique. Essence and utility nurture each other—this is the ultimate Dao leading to profound technique!"

It was yet another monumental remark that struck a chord, though only one in a hundred could truly grasp it. Aside from a few select inner sect and direct disciples of Divine Sect whose faces lit up with joy, the majority of those hearing Dao wore expressions of confusion after the lecture on technique and Dao—such was the disparity in talent and comprehension.

Even in a Superior Heavenly Sect like Medicine God Sect, not every disciple was uniquely gifted or exceptionally talented.

Thus, a lecture on Dao is not merely spoken but also demonstrated. This demonstration process provides those with lesser aptitude more opportunities for enlightenment.

Tang Luo, of course, was generous in this regard: "If technique serves as utility, then how should it be used? For those just starting their cultivation journey, the key lies in diligence. Regardless of spirit arts, divine abilities, or techniques, the sole path to improvement is through unceasing practice and arduous effort. The amount of time and effort you dedicate directly determines the returns you’ll receive."

"But why is it that such a simple principle eludes so many practitioners in the world? In my view at The Academy, the reasons lie in bottlenecks and shackles. Across all sects, only during the early stages of cultivation do practitioners show the most enthusiasm for their pursuit."

"At that stage, cultivation is enjoyable because you make daily progress and gain new insights every day. That rapid advancement brings a sense of joy, immersing practitioners in the belief that cultivation is the most satisfying thing in the world."

"But when one’s skill deepens, the process becomes harder. Spiritual Power accumulates to bottlenecks, techniques and spirit arts show no major breakthroughs, and even after exhausting oneself in thought and effort daily, one’s realm makes no strides forward. All of you, during this period, have at some point considered giving up cultivation, correct?"

His voice was neither too loud nor too soft, his tone neither hurried nor slow—it felt like idle conversation with friends over a hearty meal.

Sitting on the 3,000 stone cushions of He Shou Peak, every Divine Sect disciple felt as though Tang Luo was looking directly at them, as though these words were spoken expressly to them.

Unavoidably, their minds wandered to those nights when they wanted to give up, stirring a sense of deep shame within them.

"Do not feel ashamed."

As though he could see their thoughts, Tang Luo offered gentle comfort: "Because such thoughts are universal. Every titled martial artist has felt them, every grandmaster of martial Dao has felt them, every Human King of the other shore has felt them, every Saint Lord of holy lands has felt them. Every one of those figures you hold as godlike has, at countless moments, thought of abandoning martial Dao!"

Under the inexplicably shaken gazes of 3,000 disciples, Tang Luo spoke calmly: "So, when I speak of diligence, I don’t mean the joy and resolve born from smooth progression and rapid growth."

"I mean the kind of diligence where you challenge yourself, asking whether, one day, after you’ve lost the enthusiasm you held when encountering martial Dao for the first time and your progress slows or stops altogether..."

"When you’re weary of this repetitive cycle and unable to see the future, can you still persist in cultivation?"

After locking gazes with the 3,000 disciples below the peak, Tang Luo softly uttered his axiom concerning technique and Dao: "I know—it is hard. But from ancient times to today, the only path to progress in martial Dao has been this one."

"Challenge everything others deem impossible."

"When there appears to be no road..."

"Fight! With! All! Your! Might!"

"Forge ahead, and take another step!"

...

The Dao lecture and demonstration on He Shou Peak caused such commotion that it alarmed all the great powers within Medicine God Sect. Without even activating the Mountain Protection Array, it shifted heaven and earth. Though the teachings posed no malicious intent, the magnitude of the truths unveiled was enough to induce fear.

As guardians of Medicine God Sect, it was only natural for them to rush to the site of the most probable danger at the earliest moment. Yet when these proud and powerful Divine Sect figures arrived at He Shou Peak, they froze mid-air as though trapped by an immobilizing spell, stupefied.

The 13 plump cloud-like characters hanging in the sky might have been nothing more than the King’s awe-inspiring reflections on the Heavenly Dao for outer sect disciples.

To inner sect direct disciples, they represented a goal that demanded relentless effort.

Due to realm differences, even when the true meaning of "Dao follows nature" lay openly displayed, it remained unattainably distant for the disciples.

But for grandmasters truly beginning to contemplate the unity of soul and spirit and the mysteries of the Heavenly Dao, these 13 characters were no longer merely reflections or directions—they were answers!

Answers not just for crossing the other shore, but answers to an infinite future of progress after reaching the other shore.

...

Never before in Medicine God Sect’s history had such a bizarre Dao lecture and demonstration occurred.

A lecture so compelling that elders had to invoke their authority, mobilizing disciples from all 72 peaks, inner and outer, to fill every seat, suddenly turned into a sensation.

Whether it was Divine Sect masters from Suspending Pot Peak’s underground palace, truth-seeking direct disciples who emerged from closed-door cultivation to witness the spectacle, or servants and medicine boys who just happened to stop by He Shou Peak for herb-gathering.

As long as they stepped into Dao Realm, it was as if their souls were hooked—they could no longer leave.

Typically, when numerous grand figures from Divine Sect descended upon the Dao platform behind the peak, the thousands of outer sect disciples would rise hurriedly and vacate their seats.

But this particular Dao lecture and demonstration seemed imbued with some magical power, fixing the disciples firmly onto their stone cushions. No one was willing to give up their seat, staring at the man on the Dao platform with insatiable hunger, entranced.

From dawn until midnight, more and more Divine Sect disciples arrived upon hearing the commotion. He Shou Peak’s mountain paths were packed with people, shoulder to shoulder.

The extraordinary scene also drew the attention of Medicine God Sect’s leader, Jiang Fuling. Initially taking the lecture as simply a courtesy within their sect, the Jiang family leader never imagined the sincerity of the Unparalleled Institute’s dean’s Dao lecture and demonstration would be this immense.

For Medicine God Sect disciples, it might have been a blessing of a lifetime. But in Jiang Fuling’s eyes, it wasn’t necessarily a good thing.

"Brother Yiqi, this Dean of The Academy isn’t revealing his Dao teachings so openly and generously merely to admire our sect. It’s best to make some preparations for certain matters, wouldn’t you agree?"

Standing atop Little Miasma Peak, Jiang Fuling gazed at the master of Little Miasma Peak, Yiqi Weimao, and spoke softly.