Chapter 804 - 399: Backup Plan; Clone Seeking the "Dao

Chapter 804: Chapter 399: Backup Plan; Clone Seeking the "Dao

Thus, the matter was settled by Cheng Zongyang.

He had so much on his plate already; there was no way he could take over the affairs of the ancestral land. Besides, he still needed to figure out a new method to break through and couldn’t afford to be bogged down by trivial matters.

That night, Cheng Zongyang sat cross-legged in his room, meditating. Soul lay on the ground, sleeping quietly.

Regarding a new direction, although this Clone had the Basic foundation for it, he didn’t have much of a clue. Therefore, he could only draw inspiration from elsewhere. Thanks to his memories of his past life, the Cultivation methods and the directions for Attaining the Dao found in many mythological novels could serve as references. He just needed to figure out one that suited him and could be successfully manifested in reality.

Just like the Tao Te Ching.

Of course, as for the contents of the Tao Te Ching, apart from being relatively familiar with the first dozen lines, the rest was a complete blur. No one would memorize the Tao Te Ching for no reason. Furthermore, the versions of the Tao Te Ching available on the market in his past life had been tampered with across countless iterations. The original content was probably buried deep underground.

When it came to Cultivation Techniques, many factions had their own hidden phrases. If outsiders obtained Cultivation Technique manuals containing these codes without internal guidance, practicing them blindly would easily cripple them.

In the days that followed, after borrowing most of the scriptures from the Cyan Profound Sect, Cheng Zongyang began living a secluded life like an ordinary person in the manor. He set about making a Hunting Bow. Thus, he became a mountain Hunter.

Every morning, he took the Soul Beast up the mountain to hunt, exploring Tianduan Mountain at the same time. In the forest, sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows. Armed with a Bow and Arrow, Cheng Zongyang coordinated perfectly with the Soul Beast. The Soul Beast ran ahead, relying on its keen sense of smell to search for prey. The moment it discovered a target, it would signal Cheng Zongyang, who would then close in swiftly.

When not hunting, Cheng Zongyang would sit on the mountain peak, reading and comprehending the world. He watched the mist swirling among the mountains and felt the gentle breeze brushing against his face, his heart filled with tranquility.

In the Martial Arts Realm, outside the confines of the Immortal City, only Cheng Family Manor possessed Spiritual Qi. Anywhere else, he couldn’t feel the slightest flow of Spiritual Qi in the world.

"It works out perfectly. My path doesn’t rely on drawing Spiritual Qi into the body or following the Incense and Candle Divine Dao."

He pondered the path of Cultivation while recalling the little moments spent with his family and friends, experiencing this ordinary yet fulfilling life. It gave him a new understanding of the "Natural Daoist Skill." He knew that whether it was the Divine Dao or the Immortal Dao, both originated from nature and the world. The "Dao" he pursued might simply reside in his everyday breaths and actions.

Days passed one by one, and Cheng Zongyan and Cheng Zongyun returned as well. Only later did he learn that these two girls had actually been traveling around the Realm of Ten Thousand Races, enjoying the scenery. It was just that the journey back had taken a lot of time.

Cheng Yang, of course, understood the two girls’ thoughts. Since they insisted on finding their own partners and discussing marriage later, he left them to make their own arrangements.

Aside from going into the mountains to hunt, comprehending the world, and enjoying the scenery, Cheng Zongyang would sometimes teach the village children how to read and write in his free time. He also shared his experiences with the young Cultivators and Martial Artists. He spoke of those wondrous Cultivation Immortality Sects, mysterious ruins, and powerful Cultivators. His family members listened with keen interest, their eyes filled with yearning.

At the same time, Cheng Zongyang would integrate some of his insights into daily life and pass them on to the young people in the village who possessed Cultivation Immortality Talent. He taught them that while pursuing Power, they should never forget their original intentions or lose themselves in the vast Cultivation Immortality World of the future.

Here in Cheng Family Manor, he found his own peace and balance. In this ordinary life, he continued to explore the supreme "Dao."

Sometimes, Cheng Zongyang would lead his family and the villagers in celebrating simple festivals, such as the Qingming Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, Double Ninth Festival, Ghost Festival, and Qixi Festival. Everyone would sit around together, eating delicious food and sharing stories. The Soul Beast would also weave through the crowd, enjoying the lively atmosphere.

At night, Cheng Zongyang would sit alone in the courtyard gazing at the starry sky, with the Soul Beast resting at his feet.