Ace Of Terrans

Chapter 1132: Seeker.

Shi Lang was sitting on the side, with Tian Long laying on his back and the latter was groaning. Shi Lang had sparred with him, and broke a few bones. Tian Long lay as his body healed, he said, “Do you know that despite having a high recovery ability, the situation is still painful when the bones break, and you sadistic asshole stop aiming for the particularly painful one.”

Shi Lang rolled his eyes and said, “If that is the case then can you fix your own weaknesses the next time to spar with me?”

Tian Long fell silent, it was true, Shi Lang had beaten him in the spots where Tian Long exposed a weakness. The Terran said, “You should know by now, that at our level, one mistake, and one chink in the armor can cause death. Back when Mandala attacked you, he targeted your weakness, the soul laws. That was why you died, had it not been for Yue to step up and fight with her life on line, you would have suffered an even worse fate. The resonance of soul laws that she scattered saved your life.”

Tian Long nodded and said, “I am aware of all this, but you know that at this level we cannot find new techniques to increase our strength and thus the only way to move forward is to create a technique by ourselves, how can it be without mistakes when it starts from scratch?”

Shi Lang nodded and replied, “Indeed, what you said is true, but Long, try to strive ahead and figure out as many weaknesses as you can by yourself. If you rely on me or Beiming, your technique will be influenced by our suggestions.”

Tian Long thought for a bit and said, “Actually, I have an idea, but I am not sure how to go about it.”

Shi Lang looked at the man and said, “Spit it out.”

Tian Long took a deep breath and said, “Well, I want to go and visit the various saint races, and try to temper myself.”

Shi Lang nodded as he replied, “Yes, it is a good idea, but do you think that those people would spar with you honestly? They will hide their secrets as much as they want to.”

Tian Long frowned and asked, “What if I ask for advice from the people in same realm as me?”

Shi Lang turned to look at him and asked, “Do you think that you would be able to charm them into it? If you can then sure, go ahead. We can use some diplomatic ties and exchanges with them.”

Tian Long nodded and said, “I will rely on Commander Arkham for this. She is way better than any of us when it comes to diplomacy.”

Shi Lang nodded in understanding, and then he said, “Now, off you go, I have to go back to cultivation.”

Tian Long stood up and then walked back to his courtyard wobbling. Shi Lang closed his eyes and sat down to meditate about the path that he wanted to take in the future. The people had no clue as to what lay ahead the path of a saint. Shi Lang understood the meaning from the discussion he had with Naomi and Nishan that the one who seeks the truth of his own Dao, that is called the seeker.

To become a seeker, he would need to achieve a state called the Unity of Dao. How to get united with the Dao? Shi Lang pondered over it, and then he suddenly thought of the Dao Tree inside him. After something contemplation he sighed and said, “Fucking hell, this is going to be so difficult.”

He took a deep breath and Yu Xeidi appeared beside him. He looked at the young lady and asked, “Xeidi, what did you do?”

His voice was calm, but he could see from the fidgeting expression on his disciple/ daughter’s face that she has done something wicked. Yu Xeidi took a deep breath and replied, “Umm, well, the head disciple of the Enchanted Dao Sect was trying to seduce Mengmeng, and when I told him to fuck off, he tried to cite that it was his charm arts that caused the situation. I let him go at first but then Mengmeng told me that he deliberately tried to charm her with his arts.

The argument erupted, and then I chopped off his arm. However, he threatened me with his master, so I killed him. Now, his master is hunting me.”

Shi Lang opened his eyes wide and then asked, “You…”

Sigh, he let out a big breath and stood up as he said, “TAO!”

His voice rang through the surroundings and then Shi Tao appeared before him. The lady looked at Yu Xeidi, and said, “Baba, what do you want to do?”

He sighed and said, “Go and talk to Old Lady Yingxan, and tell her what happened. If she is willing to recognize the mistake then fine, but if she does not, then tell her I am ready to duel with her.”

Shi Tao sighed and said, “Yes.”

She left the place quickly and then headed to sort the situation. While Shi Lang sat down with his eyes closed and after some moments he figured out how to proceed to gain the Unity and just as he did, he aligned the Dao Tree inside his body with his own body. After a few minutes, he tried to etch the first branch of the tree in his meridians.

He tried to extend that branch inside his meridians, to grow the Dao Tree as big as his body, and unite the two existences as one, and with just the first branch he shivered and almost screamed in pain. After a long time, he was going through pain this severe. His face turned pale and his forehead was covered with cold sweat.

This was a new path and treading it was not easy. After a few hours, which felt like years, he stopped and Shi Tao standing on the side. He asked, “What happened?”

Shi Tao said, “She demands a duel.”

Shi Lang sighed and said, “These fucking people, all want to die one or the other way. Good, I need to vent my rage. Come, tell me where is she.”