Chapter 57

There are ten days left until the "Guanyuan Debate Competition," so during this period, Ye Tianming, apart from reading books frantically every day, also discussed academic matters with Mu Guanchen. The two of them often spent the whole night in discussion.

Of course, his cultivation did not fall behind.

At night, in the back mountain.

Ye Tianming sat cross-legged on the ground, his eyes slightly closed, and his hands resting on his knees.

He was not cultivating his own technique but the "Daoxing Jue" given to him by Mu Yong. The core of the Daoxing Jue was to absorb the power of the stars, which was similar to how he absorbed the power of the earth's veins. He had also tried to use his own technique to absorb the power of the stars, but it didn't work because the stars were too far away. Therefore, he was now trying to understand this "Stellar Dao Technique."

He was not arrogant enough to think that his current technique was more powerful than the "Stellar Dao Technique" of the Stellar Civilization. His technique had just been created and still had a long way to go.

As the Daoxing Jue began to circulate, he soon sensed a star. This discovery greatly surprised him, as he had actually felt a star across the galaxy. He began to try to establish a mental connection with that star.

Soon, a star in the distant galaxy suddenly flickered, and then a beam of starlight appeared above Ye Tianming's head.

A smile appeared at the corner of Ye Tianming's mouth because he had established a connection with a star. Through the special method in the Daoxing Jue, he could now directly absorb the star's power in his mind, as if the star had been planted in his mind.

He had to admit that this greatly shocked him. Only now did he realize how limited his knowledge had been.

There was actually such a heaven-defying technique in the world!

He knew that he still had a long and difficult journey ahead to forge his own path.

But he would never give up.

Recollecting his thoughts, he carefully felt the star. Soon, a faint starlight appeared around him, and the starlight grew more and more, enveloping him. After a moment, the starlight began to transform into threads and return to his body.

The power of the stars!

As time passed, the power of the stars in his body grew more and more.

After a long time, Ye Tianming stopped. He took a deep breath and then opened his palm, where starlight flickered.

Ye Tianming looked up and said, "Condense."

Boom!

In an instant, a 500-zhang tall stellar dharma body instantly condensed behind him.

At this moment, Ye Tianming said again, "Condense!"

Boom!

In an instant, another huge dharma body, the Earth Dharma Body, condensed outside the stellar dharma body.

Dual Dharma Bodies!

At the moment he condensed the dual dharma bodies, his face turned pale at a visible speed.

Feeling the dual dharma bodies behind him, Ye Tianming's lips gradually curled up. "Indeed, dual dharma bodies are possible..."

The Small Pagoda said, "This consumes a lot of energy."

Ye Tianming nodded. "I know. I am not yet capable of simultaneously activating dual dharma bodies. I need to enhance my mental power."

The Small Pagoda said in a deep voice, "How did you think of this?"

Ye Tianming said, "No one has ever said that a person can only condense one dharma body!"

The Small Pagoda: "......"

Ye Tianming took a deep breath, and a somewhat crazy idea quietly arose in his mind.

The Small Pagoda suddenly said, "Kid, I have to remind you, you are a sword cultivator."

Ye Tianming smiled. "Ancestor Pagoda, I have never forgotten that I am a sword cultivator."

The Small Pagoda said, "Then you should focus more on sword cultivation."

Ye Tianming said, "I have been cultivating all along."

The Small Pagoda was puzzled. "What do you mean?"

Ye Tianming looked at the earth and then raised his head to look at the vast starry sky, saying softly, "Ancestor Pagoda, I personally believe that a sword cultivator doesn't necessarily have to hold a sword to be a sword cultivator. A true sword cultivator should be someone who, as long as they have a sword in their heart, everything in the world, the earth, the starry sky, and the universe, can become my sword..."

As he spoke, his eyes slowly closed. "Sword... come!"

Buzz!

A sword cry suddenly echoed through the heavens and earth. Then, swords formed by the earth broke through the ground beneath his feet. At the same time, beams of starlight from the depths of the distant galaxy fell straight down, turning into stellar swords when they reached above Ye Tianming's head...

The Dao Sword at Ye Tianming's waist trembled slightly.

The Small Pagoda: "......"

Soon, Ye Tianming waved his right hand, and the swords quickly dissipated because his face had already turned as pale as paper, and he could not afford the consumption.

The Small Pagoda said in a deep voice, "Why do you have such thoughts?"

Ye Tianming thought for a moment and then said, "I don't know... maybe it's something I brought from the womb!"

The Small Pagoda: "???"

Ye Tianming smiled. "Anyway, these ideas are feasible. Next, I need to work hard to cultivate, improve my realm, strengthen my mental power, and then realize these ideas one by one..."

As he spoke, he raised his head to look at the depths of the starry sky, somewhat excitedly saying, "The earth is infinite, and the starry sky is also infinite. That means, as long as my mental power is strong enough, with a single thought, countless stellar swords can come..."

The Small Pagoda: "......"

Ye Tianming stopped cultivating and returned to the hall. In the evening, it was time to read books with his teacher. During this period, he spent a lot of time reading the books in Mu Guanchen's collection. Although these books were not cultivation techniques or martial arts, he gained a lot from them.

According to Mu Guanchen, reading more books could help him better understand the world.

Late at night.

Ye Tianming lay on the bed, his hands supporting his head. "Teacher, the Xiao family won't give up, right?"

Behind the desk, Mu Guanchen said, "They probably won't."

Ye Tianming did not speak again.

Mu Guanchen looked at him and said, "Cultivate well, don't think too much. The Dean is quite capable."

Song Shi: "......"

Ye Tianming said, "Okay."

After a moment, Ye Tianming said again, "Teacher, the world shouldn't be like this."

Mu Guanchen smiled. "It's a good thing that you think this way. However, thinking is not enough. We can be dissatisfied with the world, but we cannot just be dissatisfied. We must do something, of course, on the premise that we have the ability."

Ye Tianming nodded. "Teacher, I understand."

Mu Guanchen suddenly asked, "Tianming, do you have a girl you like?"

"Ah?"

Ye Tianming turned over to look at Mu Guanchen, thinking he had heard wrong.

Mu Guanchen smiled. "What's wrong?"

Ye Tianming was puzzled. "Teacher, why are you asking this?"

Mu Guanchen smiled slightly. "You seem gentle and refined on the surface, but you are actually very proud inside, which is a combination of gentleness and firmness. You are also very rational, but being too rational can be a problem. Your character won't let you down in most things, but in matters of 'emotion,' I am a bit worried."

Ye Tianming asked, "Why?"

Mu Guanchen smiled. "Emotion is the most complex feeling in the world. All rationality is useless in front of it..."

As he spoke, a complex look flashed in his eyes. "In front of this, a moment of caprice and misunderstanding can lead to a lifetime of regret. So, I hope that when you encounter a girl you like in the future, you can be less rational and take a step back when necessary."

Ye Tianming said seriously, "Teacher, don't worry. My Ancestor Pagoda is a master of emotions. With it, I won't be at a disadvantage."

The Small Pagoda: "......"

Mu Guanchen laughed. "That's good."

Ye Tianming looked at Mu Guanchen seriously. "Teacher, I must win first place in the Wanzhou Competition."

Mu Guanchen said, "Then you need to work even harder."

Ye Tianming nodded. "I will."

Mu Guanchen said, "For the Guanyuan Debate, you need to prepare well."

Ye Tianming asked, "Teacher, what place do you think I can get?"

Mu Guanchen pondered for a moment and said, "It's hard to say. If it's a regular debate, with your current knowledge, you can handle it easily. I am more worried about encountering a young person with very unique ideas. I once met one, and I almost lost to him."

Ye Tianming took a deep breath. "I will work hard."

Mu Guanchen smiled. "Yes, even if you don't get a good ranking, I believe you will gain a lot."

Ye Tianming said, "Okay, I also want to see Nanling... see Anyan. I wonder how my good friend is doing. I miss him."

Mu Guanchen smiled. "Let's talk about your cultivation. Did you condense two dharma bodies tonight?"

Ye Tianming said excitedly, "Yes, Teacher, am I the first to do this?"

Mu Guanchen smiled. "Probably not."

Ye Tianming hurriedly said, "Someone did it before me?"

Mu Guanchen said, "When you reach the Guanyuan Realm, you will see. There are many talented people in this world."

Ye Tianming nodded. "I understand."

Mu Guanchen said, "You can now condense the Earth Dharma Body and the Stellar Dharma Body by relying on the earth and the starry sky. Have you thought about what the essence of a dharma body is?"

Ye Tianming was puzzled. "The essence?"

Mu Guanchen stopped writing and smiled. "A dharma body refers to the appearance of all phenomena. The extension of all phenomena. The dharma body you have condensed has form but no soul because you have not yet established your own Dao and law. Of course, that is a bit difficult for you now, but you can borrow Dao and law."

Ye Tianming said seriously, "Teacher, borrowing Dao and law... does that mean I can borrow others' Dao and law to elevate my dharma body?"

Mu Guanchen nodded. "Yes."

Ye Tianming said, "Who should I borrow from? The Dean?"

Mu Guanchen shook his head. "No, he is too weak. Borrowing from him would just get you beaten up."

Song Shi: "......"

Ye Tianming: "......"

Mu Guanchen shook his head and smiled. "I can't think of anyone for now... mainly because, to borrow Dao and law from others, you need them to be powerful enough and willing to lend it to you..."

Ye Tianming lay down and, after a moment of silence, thought, "Ancestor Pagoda, how strong is my mother?"

The Small Pagoda said, "Quite... decent!"

Ye Tianming asked, "Can I borrow my mother's Dao and law?"

The Small Pagoda said in a deep voice, "That's too much."

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