The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 963 - 961: The Fish is Cooked

Chapter 963: Chapter 961: The Fish is Cooked

Lin Bai watched Fishing Old Man intently, waiting for his explanation.

Fishing Old Man said with a gentle smile, "The cultivation of Heaven and Earth Intent, from low to high, consists of Ninth-Order Martial Intent, Heaven and Earth Realm, Crossing Tribulation and Entering the Path, Merging with the Path to Become an Immortal, Immortals have eternal life..."

"Lin Bai, you are currently just at the first step of cultivating the path, the Ninth-Order Martial Intent!"

"Martial Intent is like an adaptation phase, it allows you to freely perceive Heaven and Earth, to try, to experiment, to find the path that best suits you, and then to continue walking down it!"

"Once you’ve found it, you enter the second step, the Heaven and Earth Realm!"

"The Heaven and Earth Realm, this is the beginning of the path, it is the threshold in the pursuit of the Ultimate Way!"

"Once you’ve officially stepped through the threshold of the Ultimate Way, you will encounter Tribulation, achieving the Ultimate Way!"

"Following the Ultimate Way comes becoming an Immortal!"

"Immortals, eternal life!"

"Warriors cultivate strength, the Ultimate Way leads to eternal life!"

"Why do so many people cultivate the path? Because it is the road to eternal life!"

Fishing Old Man said indifferently.

"Senior, then according to what you’re saying, above Ninth-Order Martial Intent is the perception of the Heaven and Earth Realm?" Lin Bai asked, curious.

Fishing Old Man smiled and answered, "Yes, in this world, there are countless realms of comprehension, all emerging from sensation. But in this vast world, the four most commonly seen realms are the Fire Realm, Water Droplet Realm, Earth Realm, and Gale Realm!"

"These four realms are the most cultivated in the endless years and are also the easiest for warriors to perceive."

"Of course, besides these four realms, there are other rare realms of comprehension!"

"For example, once there was a disciple with average talent in the Red Immortal Sect who struggled to perceive, yet did not succeed in cultivating a realm, not even one of the simplest four realms."

"But when his lifetime was about to end, he suddenly reviewed his entire life, understood Heaven and Earth, and comprehended a Realm of Time; from then on, his mediocre accomplishments flourished, and he became a Supreme Strong One in the Barbarian Ancient Continent!"

"Once, a warrior fell into molten lava and did not die. Instead, wrapped in the scorching sun, he perceived the Lava Realm, and with it, his attacks became terrifyingly powerful, each move with the force of a volcanic eruption!"

"Such rare realms of comprehension are extremely difficult to perceive, without the guidance of a great teacher or a great life and death trial, it is very hard to perceive."

Fishing Old Man said indifferently.

"How many realms of comprehension can a warrior perceive?" Lin Bai asked, curious.

"In theory, if a warrior perceives one realm, it will benefit them for their entire life. But there are also exceptional and unparalleled geniuses who can perceive two, three realms... Once on the Barbarian Ancient Continent, there was an extraordinary talent who perceived nine realms and was once invincible Under Heaven, but he ultimately died under the Tribulation."

"That’s why many geniuses, even if they can perceive many realms, will choose to only specialize in one or at most two, and not be greedy for more!"

"What is Tribulation?" Lin Bai asked, curious.

Fishing Old Man explained, "Tribulation is the obstruction one faces on the day they trace the Ultimate Way when their realm of comprehension reaches its pinnacle. If one overcomes the Tribulation, they can achieve the Ultimate Way and wield terrifying power."

"I see," Lin Bai said, nodding slowly.

After explaining, Fishing Old Man asked with a smile, "Now, do you have a new comprehension?"

"I do!"

Lin Bai said with a light laugh.

Fishing Old Man smiled and said, "Then let’s hear it."

"Water is the Way!"

"Fish is the Realm!"

"Man is man!"

Lin Bai said with a gentle smile.

Crackle and pop!

When Fishing Old Man heard Lin Bai saying the nine words, his face showed a brief surprise, and he said with a smile, "You truly have unparalleled talent!"

Water is the Way.

The tiny droplet of water gradually converges into a stream, joins the rivers, and flows into the ocean.

This is the Way.

The droplet is like Ninth-Order Martial Intent; joining the rivers it solidifies into a realm, and stepping into the vast ocean means achieving the Ultimate Way!

Fish is the Realm.

When a droplet of water joined the rivers, life appeared, but there was only one fish, the very embodiment of the realm nurtured by the rivers.

This fish represented the second step in cultivating the Tao, the realm of comprehension.

As the rivers flowed into the Vast Ocean, the fish transformed into a gargantuan creature capable of overturning rivers and seas, thus achieving the Tao.

Humans are humans!

Water and fish, the Tao and the realm, were originally unrelated to the Warrior.

But water nourishes fish, fish achieve the Tao, humans consume fish, that is the connection!

Humans devour the fish, grow robustly, mature from mischievous children, and progressively become stronger!

Water, fish, humans, none can be absent.

The Tao, realm, humans, none can be absent.

Without fish, water lacks meaning, without food, humans do not grow.

The triad must unite to ride the winds and cleave the waves!

"The fish is cooked,"

the Fishing Old Man said.

Lin Bai looked down and saw the grilled fish over the fire, now perfectly cooked, wafting a rich aroma.

"Cooked? It must be my enlightenment," Lin Bai said with a faint smile.

"Realization lies within oneself. If you’ve gained insight, then it is gained. If you haven’t, then it isn’t," the Fishing Old Man said with a gentle smile.

"Once, roughly twenty years ago, there was a Warrior like you, defying heaven with unparalleled talent, exceptionally gifted, even more so than you!"

"When he saw the droplet, he knew it was the Tao!"

"When he saw the fish, confusion appeared on his face, and he asked me: Then who are we?"

"At that time I did not answer him, and he pondered deeply on his own!"

"When he returned to this island, I spoke of the realm of comprehension, and he then became enlightened, understanding that the water is the Tao, the fish the realm, and humans are humans."

With a light laugh, the Fishing Old Man said, "He was the only disciple I’ve encountered over these many years, so outstanding!"

"What was his name?" Lin Bai asked with curiosity.

"Hehe, speaking of fate, he shares a surname with you!" the Fishing Old Man laughed. "His name was Lin Duo. If he hadn’t died, he would probably be one of the Strong Ones on this Continent by now."

"Lin Duo!"

Lin Bai exclaimed inwardly in shock.

"Senior, why do you say ’if he hadn’t died’? How could he have died?" Lin Bai asked, puzzled.

"Hehe, although this man defied heaven and was unparalleled, he was of a loose nature, fond of meddling in others’ affairs, and even more so of not backing down when in the right. With such a disposition, if he did not restrain himself, he was sure to attract powerful adversaries," the Fishing Old Man said lightly.

"Powerful adversaries?" Lin Bai thought carefully. It had been more than twenty years since Lin Duo vanished without a trace. Lin Bai himself had speculated that his father might have provoked an invincible foe, otherwise, how could Lin Duo have left no word to Lin Bai all these years?

"I must hurry and become the Five Pinnacle Saint, find Su Yanhua, and ask what exactly happened back then."

"Where did my father go?"

Lin Bai clenched his fists tightly and murmured.

"Eat the fish. It was you who cooked it, and it is rightfully yours," the Fishing Old Man said lightly, passing the roasted fish on the fire to Lin Bai.

Lin Bai took the grilled fish and ate it bite by bite.

As Lin Bai consumed the flesh of the fish, he felt his Sword Intention grow rapidly!

"Seventh Stage Martial Intent?"

After only a few bites, Lin Bai suddenly felt his Martial Intent break through to the seventh stage!

"The more you comprehend, the more fully cooked this fish becomes, and the greater the fortunes you obtain," the Fishing Old Man said with a smile.

"Thank you, Senior, for your generous gift," Lin Bai said, expressing his gratitude with a smile.

Immediately, Lin Bai focused on eating, consuming the fish flesh bite by bite, and even eating the bones directly.

After finishing the entire fish, Lin Bai’s Martial Intent had reached... Ninth-Order Great Perfection!