CHAPTER 38: CHAPTER 38: MORTAL DEITY!

Li Hu felt like a bit of a clown right now; he had been worried previously that Su Tu’s Heart and Spirit height wasn’t sufficient. He had prepared a bunch of methods to help Su Tu undertake Dao Observation ahead of time, aiming to close the gap between Su Tu and other martial artists of the same period.

After all, in Li Hu’s eyes at the time, although Su Tu’s physical talent was astounding, he had only just come into contact with Martial Arts Dao. The improvement in Heart and Spirit height required various aids, in addition to just learning the art.

They hadn’t mentioned Heart and Spirit Dao Observation to Su Tu before because they all assumed that Su Tu’s Heart and Spirit height was surely insufficient.

And to participate in this martial examination, descendants of noble families, even the prodigies of New Star, had all undergone Heart and Spirit training from a young age. Some had soaked themselves in Heart and Spirit Incense for years. Even though Su Tu was incredibly gifted, in Li Hu’s eyes prior, there was naturally a considerable gap in the aspect of Heart and Spirit between him and his peers.

But darn it, as it turns out, Su Tu doesn’t even need to close the gap with other martial artists of the same period!

With the gap almost closed, Su Tu’s silhouette could hardly be seen.

Noticing the changes in Li Hu’s mood, Su Tu seemed a bit puzzled; he didn’t understand why this silly senior brother was so out of sorts.

But based on the attitude of the other party, he could confirm not only that his Dao Observation wasn’t problematic but that it might actually be better than expected.

"Su Tu, brother Hu here is really feeling kind of numb..."

Li Hu, with an expression as if thoroughly drained, looked at the ceiling, appearing just as despondent as when he was selecting Basic Skills for Su Tu the other day.

His original plan was to use Heart and Spirit Stones, then test aptitude. Regardless of Su Tu’s aptitude, he planned to pretend to be calm.

Then, by means of guidance, he intended to enhance Su Tu’s Heart and Spirit strength, finally sharing his own cultivation insights, awaiting adoration from his little junior brother with great satisfaction.

But now, darn it, Su Tu can already enter his own realm.

Completely not following the script!

Looking at Li Hu’s expression, Su Tu didn’t know what to say for a moment. It seemed he inadvertently caused some significant blow to brother Hu.

In fact, from the moment Su Tu learned about the concept of Heart and Spirit height, he had known that his Heart and Spirit height must have already reached the grade capable of undertaking Dao Observation.

After all, every day he could improve his Dao Observation skill level by entering that peculiar scene.

He hadn’t directly informed Li Hu, nor asked much when Zhou Wuliang mentioned Dao Observation earlier, because Su Tu understood a principle.

Words are light, actions astound!

Compared to speaking oneself, letting others see is the better choice.

In the sponsorship offered by Li Hu just now, what Su Tu cared most about were those exorbitant resources Li Hu mentioned.

Just then, Li Hu suddenly clapped his hands as if he remembered something, swiftly picked up his phone and checked the records.

"Brother Hu, what should we do now?"

"Should we test if my Heart and Spirit height is enough for Dao Observation?"

Su Tu spoke earnestly, as if truly unaware that he could already undertake Dao Observation.

Pretending to be curious.

Seeing this scene, Li Hu’s face showed a bitter smile: "Su Tu, please don’t tease me. You can go directly to your own realm, your Heart and Spirit realm must be at the ’Suffering of Samsara’ level, why test Heart and Spirit height?"

"’Suffering of Samsara’?" Hearing this novel term, Su Tu couldn’t help but repeat it.

Li Hu suddenly recalled that the little junior brother who astonished him terribly was indeed a novice in Martial Arts Dao knowledge.

Though Su Tu could now check some things on forums, questions concerning Heart and Spirit cultivation weren’t freely available on forums. Any post related to Heart and Spirit required paid unlocking.

The cost... was enough for Su Tu to eat extravagantly at the old restaurant for a month like before.

Looking at Su Tu’s eager eyes, Li Hu finally found the sense of achievement in being the senior brother. He straightened up hurriedly and cleared his throat solemnly.

Then he began to speak.

"The method of Dao Observation was passed down by the first Martial God. Its true intent signifies that, concealed within a person’s Heart and Spirit World, there lie numerous mighty forces, countless great Daos. A person carries a treasury within without realizing it, thus, by harnessing the mind, activating the mighty force of Heart and Spirit, and taking countless great Daos for one’s own,

that is Dao Observation!"

Seeing Su Tu’s attentiveness, Li Hu spoke even more seriously.

"The secret painting passed down by Martial God has engravings of divine wonder. People can use Heart and Spirit to observe these divine wonders within the secret painting, continuously honing Heart and Spirit height, improving Heart and Spirit status, even gaining insights into their Dao."

"The levels of Heart and Spirit cultivation are Flawless, Suffering of Samsara, Stepping into Mortality, Crossing the Old, Seeing the Other Shore. I’ll tell you about the realms after, as with your current Heart and Spirit status, you wouldn’t be able to recall them."

"The first level, Flawless, refers to one’s Heart Thought being flawless, without confusions or doubts."

"Simply put, it means acknowledging one’s past behaviors in the mind, resonating with them."

"If you have certain unavoidable emotions about the past, it’s equivalent to encountering a pit on your heart’s path."

"Your Power of the Heart and Spirit is your vehicle on this path; if it’s strong, you’re driving a steamroller and can ignore these emotions, crushing right through, reaching Heart and Mind Unoccupied.

If your Power of the Heart and Spirit is weak, it’s like pushing a nearly broken wheelbarrow, it’s exhausting to push, and encountering a pit would render it completely useless."

Su Tu listened intently, filled with strong longing for everything unknown.

"Heart and Mind Unoccupied has many benefits, such as quick sleep, focused attention. The most important is that upon reaching Heart and Mind Unoccupied level, one can fully perceive the divine wonder within the secret painting."

"After that, one needs various aids to continuously observe divine wonder, memorize divine wonder."

"Finally, when Power of the Heart and Spirit reaches the second level, ’Suffering of Samsara’, there’s a chance to build a realm solely based on the secret painting scene, enter it anytime, experience divine wonder, and amplify Heart and Spirit."

"You can already enter your realm now; I think your Heart and Spirit height has reached the second level, Suffering of Samsara."

Li Hu kept speaking, glancing peculiarly at Su Tu.

Generally, for young males like Su Tu, reaching the realm of Heart and Mind Unoccupied is the hardest. With adolescence comes all sorts of worries.

Recently, his combat partner mentioned that he had a new young female disciple, extraordinarily talented. She unlocked 98 acupoints at a young age, but her Heart and Spirit strength always fell short of reaching Flawless. Until right before starting special training, after confessing to her secret crush, she directly reached Flawless tier.

Now, his junior brother probably skipped Flawless tier and went straight to Suffering of Samsara, because only upon reaching Suffering of Samsara one can establish their realm.

Thinking of the partner’s boastful look, Li Hu couldn’t help but want to laugh.

Ha, boasting about unlocking over ninety acupoints and reaching Heart and Mind Unoccupied?

Ever heard of someone who unlocks eleven acupoints overnight, glimpses the secret painting, then immediately establishes one’s realm—the ultimate prodigy!

Must find a chance for junior brother to meet that partner’s sister.

"These tier names are quite odd." Su Tu contemplated the names of the Heart and Spirit cultivation tiers.

Heart and Mind Unoccupied is understandable, but the names of the remaining realms are somewhat abstract.

"Ah, you’re talking about that? Put it another way, and you won’t find it abstract. You can view the depths of Heart and Spirit as a majestic, mysterious realm, traversing the boundless Sea of Suffering, stepping into the mortal world, crossing the old burial ground, seeing the other shore."

"Each tier corresponds to a mystery in the depths of Heart and Spirit." Li Hu explained.

"Heart and Spirit cultivation is the realm of geniuses. It’s like an infinitely extending line; some can easily see beyond it, while for most, that line becomes their entire world."

Heart and Spirit belong to the area of genius; without sufficient talent, even if one practices day and night tirelessly, they can never surpass that line.

Many celestial masters, though they’ve achieved physical peak, yet their Heart and Spirit rot, falling behind that line.

Li Hu looked at Su Tu with envy. If he had Su Tu’s talent, he probably wouldn’t be with his mentor now on Ancestor Star, nor would the sorrows and regrets carve into his mentor’s heart like eternal frost.

"Brother Hu, what tier are you at now?" Su Tu asked curiously.

Yesterday, Li Hu walked upon void, such a technique appeared godlike to ordinary eyes; it’s unknown what extent his realm reaches now.

"I’ve been stuck in Stepping into Mortality for a long time, unsure if there’s a chance to glimpse the old burial ground." Li Hu sighed, eyes carrying some hope.

"Upon entering Crossing the Old, one can traverse the old burial ground deep in Heart and Spirit, grasp Divine Power, reflect the present world, see unseen rules of all beings, tread incomprehensible Dao rhythm of the world, gain three thousand years of Heart Life, akin to a divine being!"

Upon hearing this, Su Tu’s eyes sparkled with hope, gleaming brightly!