The Emperor of the Three Realms

chapter 118

The depressed atmosphere left over from the great battle had been swept away.    

What is the importance of success and failure in a single moment?    

Experiencing life and death was common in the path of martial dao. If one pondered a momentary setback, how would one deal with the greater waves and winds of the future? How does one overcome the obstacles that arise in his journey?    

Enlightenment in the path of martial dao turned out to be the most ideal way to triumph over these random thoughts, as well as to sweep away the internal demons. This is why half the path of martial arts lies in training, while the other half lies in meditation.    

Meditation can help a person understand theories, get rid of inner demons, and generate a wide variety of enlightenment instantly. This kind of instantaneous enlightenment was most likely a kind of understanding of martial arts techniques, but it might also be an understanding of a form of knowledge.    

After Jiang Chen finished his question regarding “twelve meridians true qi”, his barriers in knowledge of true qi realm were all swept away.    

That is, he could wholeheartedly attack the spirit dao path right now.    

However, Jiang Chen was in no hurry. With his familiarity with martial dao training, he knew that attacking the spirit dao was not the difficult part. The difficulty lay in how wide and how far the path of the spirit dao could be expanded.    

If the martial dao and the human body were a plot of land, then the spirit dao and spirit power were the seeds that grew in the human body.    

The power of the martial dao was always changing and could change.    

Of the three thousand great dao, and countless divine abilities, all of them could be passed down to the elements and qi between heaven and earth.    

Metal, wood, water, fire, and earth are the five basic and fundamental elements that make up all matter.    

Wind, thunder, light, and darkness are its derivative elements.    

In conclusion, there are nine main elements.    

The number of elements that a spirit dao practitioner could excavate in his spirit sea would determine the width of his spirit dao path.    

How far one could walk in the spirit dao realm was the length of their spirit dao path.    

How wide, and how far, was the spirit dao path?    

Most of the world today thinks that this is entirely determined by one's potential after entering the spirit realm.    

Actually that's not the case.    

The true determinant of how far and wide one's spirit dao path is, is actually determined before one enters the spirit realm, not after.    

This is also the “one” that unsettles practitioners in this world.    

This was also the boundless potential encompassed by the bridge between the eleven meridians of true qi and the spirit realm.    

There were innate factors and factors gained when discussing martial dao potential.    

It is unfortunate that people in this world can only see the innate factor, and ignore the acquired factor.    

Long Juxue for example, enjoyed the attention and love of thousands of people, because of its innate constitution.    

However, Princess Gouyu, with a steadfast heart towards the martial dao, was still unable to attract the attention of the sect no matter how hard she tried.    

“Ai, even sects cherish its potential; they even underestimate temperament when choosing these talents. There was clearly something wrong with this world's martial dao knowledge.”    

Jiang Chen let out a light sigh, but did not have excessive emotions.    

Even if the martial dao knowledge of this world was far behind – even if there were various shackles in this world – he would only avoid shackles by the rules of this world, even if there were various shackles in this world, and avoid being assimilated by the flaws of this world.    

He, Jiang Chen, was going down a path that no one had gone before. He was going to create a new path, and to date had yet to be seen, in the path of martial dao.    

This path might even change the martial rules in this world several hundred, even thousands of years from now. This will definitely be a new rule – new signs!    

After he came out of training, the morning light shone on Jiang Chen. It added a few traces of sunlight on him, and gave him vigor and vitality.    

“Chen'er, you're out of training?”    

“Daddy, are you used to such no-load days?” Jiang Chen chuckled.    

“I want to be a carefree person, but unfortunately, worldly things make me entangled. Duke Jinshan and Duke Hubing came to visit two days ago. They are both my older brothers, and I will accompany them around the city.”    

“Oh, are they here? The situation within the kingdom had just been resolved. As the four new grand dukes, shouldn't they need to help shoulder the burden of the royal family?”    

Jiang Feng smiled wryly, “Are they not here in the name of the royal family burden?”    

“They are here to investigate the attitude of our Jiang family?” Jiang Chen smiled. This is not beyond his expectations. With the Jiang family's current reputation, it was only natural that the royal family was in a pinch.    

“Mm.” Jiang Feng nodded. “Chen'er, I've also considered it. Where lies the future of our Jiang family?”    

Jiang Chen had actually long since considered this question.    

No matter what, they simply could not stay in the Eastern Kingdom. Firstly, given the political situation, the Jiang family would always burden the royal family's heart if they stayed behind.    

The second reason Jiang Chen had never voiced was the land with spirit veins in the Redbud region.    

The strange happenings that appeared in the country with spirit last time and all sorts of investigative reports gave Jiang Chen a single conclusion. This place must be a country that carries bad omens.    

After hearing his father's question, Jiang Chen thought for a moment and said, “Dad, a man walked towards the highest achievement. The sky is so vast, why should our Jiang family be worried that there is no place for us now that we have reached this point?”    

Jiang Feng laughed out loud, “These words are very true. Staying in the Eastern Kingdom really presents many more challenges.”    

Unless Eastern Lin emptied the throne, Jiang Feng really felt there wasn't much of a challenge to remain in the Eastern Kingdom.    

“True, Chen'er, there's another problem. I had heard from the Duke of Jinshan that Song Tianxing had led the senior executive entourage of the Hall of Healing to our River Wave City. They want to call you. I've not made a decision for you with regards to this matter. These people are still in River Wave City, do you want to meet them?”    

Healing Hall? A trace of grin was revealed at the corner of Jiang Chen's lips. “They finally came? Their reaction was very slow, I thought they would not come again. It's not important, let's sunbathe it a little longer. Qiao Baishi was my disciple, they dared to bully my disciple, and almost handed him over to Long Zhaofeng. Don't you think these people are despicable? Shouldn't I drop one or two pegs?”    

“Eh? Qiao Baishi is your student?” Jiang Feng's eyes widened.    

Jiang Chen suddenly realized that he was talking too fast, he chuckled, and scratched his head, “Dad, don't spread this information, just keep it to yourself.”    

“Hey, bad boy, speak clearly to your parents!” Jiang Feng could not help but shout when he saw Jiang Chen turn around and run away after saying those words.    

Jiang Chen chuckled and disappeared like the wind.    

“This damned boy.” Jiang Feng was suffused with a smile as he denounced. He really could not find any fault in his son.    

Jiang Feng felt his chest full of satisfaction and accomplishment at the thought of his son.    

…    

“Dear lord! Your disciple Qiao Baishi welcomes you.” Qiao Baishi was overjoyed to see Jiang Chen.    

“Baishi, no need to stand in ceremony. I'm sure you've heard that the Hall's senior executives have arrived at River Wave City?” Jiang Chen asked as he looked at Qiao Baishi.    

“Yes, your student received news some time ago. Your student also had a problem to report to the esteemed teacher a few days ago, but did not dare to disturb the teacher behind closed door cultivation.”    

"Oh? Is this related to the Hall of Healing?” Jiang Chen blinked.    

“You could say so. I didn't have many good friends in the Hall before. There was an elder named Ying Wuyou who was my loyal supporter. He resigned a few days ago and came to me, seeking refuge. Your disciple did not dare to promise her anything before asking the opinion of the esteemed teacher. I just let him stay here, and will listen to the venerable master's arrangements for him.”    

Qiao Baishi's body posture was quite low, his words and actions were filled with respect to Jiang Chen.    

Jiang Chen waved his hand, “Since he is your confidant, it is fine for you to make the right arrangements. You don't have to ask me that little thing.”    

Pausing for a moment, Jiang Chen's eyes suddenly switched, “You said he was an elder in the Healing Hall?”    

"Yes." Yeah." Qiao Baishi hurriedly explained. “But I know his character, and he's obviously not here on behalf of Hall.”    

“Haha, I didn't suspect he was here to incite you to revolt. I mean, since he is an elder of the Hall, maybe this person can be guided.”    

Jiang Chen smiled and said, “Look at the Healing Hall. It was filled with idiots like Elder Blue. I'm also not comfortable cooperating with such a fool.”    

"What do you mean?" Qiao Baishi's eyes twinkled as he suddenly thought of something. “Does the venerable master intend to support Ying Wuyou and control the Healing Hall?”    

“Baishi, here are my advantages. If Balai wants to establish a partnership, then we will start discussing based on this conclusion. If this is unacceptable, then they can return to their place of origin.”    

Qiao Baishi was overjoyed after hearing these words and bowed, Dear teacher “ has devoted a lot of attention and thought, your disciple is very grateful.”    

Jiang Chen's actions actually also showed Qiao Baishi's face. To be honest, with Jiang Chen's current thoughts, he had no desire to linger in the Eastern Kingdom and no need to cooperate with the Healing Hall.    

He did so solely to give Qiao Baishi face. This way, the confidant Qiao Baishi would not only gain power, but could also reduce Qiao Baishi's regret for leaving the Hall of Healing.    

Jiang Chen knew that the Hall of Healing had developed Qiao Baishi. If he cleaned himself up and left just like that, Qiao Baishi would definitely feel guilty and regretful.    

However, if they pointed the Hall to the right path through Qiao Baishi's efforts, then his conscience would not be plagued by too much guilt.    

Qiao Baishi was an intelligent person and naturally understood Jiang Chen's attention and thought. Warm currents flowed in his heart as he looked at Jiang Chen, full of admiration.    

It is amazing that such an esteemed teacher is so understanding and accepting of reason, and so worldly at such a young age.    

This would really help Qiao Baishi resolve his previous feelings towards the Hall, and could also help the Hall avoid the descending path at the same time.    

“Baishi, remember, you are my student. It is right and appropriate for me to think of you. You have complete control over this matter. Remember, keep the bottom line. You have to control well who should not be left out and who should be marginalized. If you think something cannot be done, you can also use the power of the Royal Family appropriately. Princess Gouyu will definitely give you a face this big.”    

Jiang Chen did not want to get involved in the affairs of the Healing Hall. With Qiao Baishi's competency, he was very confident that Qiao Baishi could take care of everything.    

Qiao Baishi was filled with happiness, “Muridmu. Your disciple will now call Ying Wuyou to pay his respects to the young duke.”    

“It's okay, but he doesn't need to know the teacher-student relationship between us. You just need to tell him that I will try my hardest to support you. That's enough.”    

Qiao Baishi immediately brought Ying Wuyou.    

Ying Wuyou had also met Jiang Chen before, but the current state was not like before. Jiang Chen was an ordinary young duke when they met before, and he only had one precious recipe from ancient times.    

At this moment, the young duke's reputation was undoubtedly like ear-piercing lightning, an existence that was legendary. Ying Wuyou was cautious and reserved as he respectfully moved forward, “Ying Wuyou paid tribute to the young duke.”