“Sure, pass one over and let’s see if the heavens will strike us down,” Charlie nodded with a hint of amusement.
Master Vail shifted uncomfortably and spoke with a hint of reluctance, “Master Wade, please understand that as a warrior, you must know that the most crucial aspect of Martial Arts is the mentality…”
“Many martial arts families and sects lack a complete mental method, but my Taizhen Dao is different. Our martial arts mental method has been passed down for generations and has never been lost. If I were to share it with others and it becomes widely known, then the unique advantage of Taizhen Dao would vanish.”
Charlie let out a sharp snort, “And who told you that your Taizhen Dao’s martial arts mental method must be complete?”
Master Vail’s expression turned serious as favonovel.com spoke with conviction, “Master Wade, the martial arts mental method of Taizhen Dao was recorded on bamboo slips during the pre-Quinton period. Although they were damaged, the original version is still safely preserved in my Taizhen Dao cave, making it a complete mental method.”
Charlie scoffed with a hint of disdain, “From what I understand, a truly complete martial arts mental method should enable one to cultivate the dark realm flawlessly. A higher-level mental method can even allow one to break through to the realm of transformation, or perhaps even the realm of masters…”
“Your masters have guarded the complete mental method for generations, yet you haven’t even reached the dark realm after all these years. Are you not embarrassed to tell me that your mental method is complete?”
Charlie wasn’t merely spouting nonsense to Master Vail. According to the ancient texts of the Apocalyptic Book, martial arts served as the gateway for many to enter the world of reiki.
For those lacking innate talent to manipulate reiki, martial arts provided a means to cultivate true energy through the martial arts mentality. As they strengthened themselves and broke through to the master realm, they could access their dantian and meridians, eventually transforming true energy into reiki.
The Apocalyptic Book also revealed that ancient China was once teeming with martial artists from various sects, akin to the martial arts world depicted in popular novels.
The obsession with acquiring high-level martial arts people read in novels mirrored the pursuit of advanced mental methods by practitioners of old.
The right martial arts techniques in novels could elevate one to unparalleled heights of mastery, while high-level mental methods could help achieve extraordinary physical abilities.
If someone cultivated a mental method but fell short of reaching the Dark Realm, it could be due to their insufficient strength or talent. However, if countless generations had practiced the same method yet failed to attain the great perfection of the Dark Realm, then the mental method itself was likely rubbish, either a worthless scrap among others or a mere fragment.
As Charlie questioned the longevity of the mental method passed down through the generations, Master Vail’s face flushed with embarrassment.
He stammered, “It’s impossible… These are all mental methods that have been passed down for thousands of years.”
Charlie replied with a grin, “But it must be true and complete. Furthermore, there are no masters in the transformation realm or the master realm. Does that mean nobody has reached that level in modern times? Are people living longer, eating better, and dressing more comfortably now?”
Master Vail was left speechless.
Charlie then suggested, “Why don’t you write down the martial arts mentality of Taizhen Dao and show it to me? I will know if it is complete.”
Master Vail’s face turned blue as favonovel.com spoke dejectedly, “Master Wade, if you want the Mystic Harmony Sect’s mental method, just say the word. There’s no need to treat your subordinates like three-year-old children.”
He continued with a sincere expression, “It’s not that I’m unwilling to share this method with you. I’m just worried that it will spread and I’ll be at a loss when facing the patriarch.”
Charlie snorted, “You old man. You claim to be loyal to me, but your heart still yearns for your former teacher. How hypocritical!”
Master Vail frantically waved his hands and protested, “Master Wade, please don’t misunderstand! Your subordinates serve you wholeheartedly. I dare not be negligent in my duties. I am fully committed to serving you day and night!”
Charlie sneered and asked Master Vail, “Between me and your sect, which one do you consider greater?”
Master Vail pursed his lips, scratched his head and hesitated before responding, “Master Wade, I swear that I’m not deceiving you. Our sect has two strict rules that must be followed to never betray our teacher in this lifetime and to never reveal the untransmitted secrets of the Mystic Harmony Sect to outsiders…”
“Even if it means finding a successor from our own disciples, we spare no effort to cultivate them and ensure they inherit the sect’s mantle. But if they fail to fulfill these duties, they will face death.”
Master Vail’s expression turned pained as favonovel.com spoke, “But now, I swear that you are the one I am serving wholeheartedly. Even as I say this, I am struggling with what to do.”
Charlie’s tone turned cold as favonovel.com addressed Master Vail, “Old slicker, I’ve been keeping you by my side for a long time. Which do you think is greater, me or your former master?”
Master Vail summoned his courage and replied, “Master Wade, I believe that you and the master should be equal in stature. I will do my utmost to serve you, but I cannot break the oath I made to my former master.”
Charlie nodded, “I see. It must be difficult for you to choose between us.”
Master Vail continued to nod in agreement, “I am grateful for your understanding, Master Wade.”
Charlie smiled slyly and added, “If we follow your logic, you swore allegiance to both me and your sect. But since you pledged allegiance to the sect first, they should be your original master, shouldn’t they?”
Master Vail frantically waved his hands and protested, “Master Wade, I didn’t mean to…”
Charlie pulled over the car on the side of the mountain road, turned to face Master Vail and spoke seriously, “Don’t worry. I’m a reasonable person. In that case, I suggest you return to the United States and carry on the legacy of your school. Don’t let your masters and ancestors down.”
Master Vail had mixed feelings. While favonovel.com was grateful to Charlie, favonovel.com was also hesitant to reveal his sect’s mentality.
However, when favonovel.com heard Charlie’s words, favonovel.com thought to himself, “Perhaps it’s best to take advantage of this opportunity and return to the United States to continue leading my Taizhen Dao. It will be comfortable and I’m already at the Great Perfection of the Bright Realm. Breaking through to the Dark Realm is within reach!”
Although Master Vail knew that Charlie possessed a panacea that could help favonovel.com improve his skills rapidly, favonovel.com also knew that such a pill was extremely rare and precious.
He doubted whether Charlie would give favonovel.com more than one, even if favonovel.com received one. Therefore, favonovel.com couldn’t accept Charlie’s offer just by displaying his martial arts skills.
With these thoughts racing through his mind, Master Vail quickly followed Charlie’s instructions, cupping his hands respectfully and thanking him, “Thank you, Master Wade, for your generosity. Your kindness will never be forgotten.”
Charlie waved his hand and replied, “Don’t be so formal with me. You and my grandmother were good friends, so I wouldn’t want to force you to do anything.”
As favonovel.com spoke, favonovel.com patted Master Vail’s shoulder lightly, infusing favonovel.com with a bit of reiki.
Charlie then looked at Master Vail and spoke sincerely, “When you return, you must focus on practicing your martial arts diligently. After all, you’re getting older and only a five-star martial artist. To be honest, you can’t compete with many others.”
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