Chapter 242: Prepare for a Rainy Day
Whether they were in Green Blood Lake or around its shores, all the martial artists and cultivators were immersed in the profound mysteries of the Dao as expounded by Bai Ruoxi.
Her understanding of the Dao was indeed dazzling to those who had not yet embarked on the path, leaving many listeners utterly captivated and gradually forming a clearer impression of the Dao in their hearts.
Even the Saint Heirs of the Heavenly Sword Sect, Ye Wei, the Jiuli Ghost Sect's Han Jiuming, and the Burning Heaven Sect's Yu Chiye found themselves gaining insights, immersed in a mystic and ethereal state, unable to extricate themselves.
In such a state, the three individuals including Qinchuan, who had not been immersed, stood out like a crane amongst chickens, catching the attention of the two Supreme Saint Experts guarding the outside of the Lake Heart Pavilion where Bai Ruoxi was.
At that moment, they couldn't help but stare at Qinchuan and his companions with furrowed brows, full of surprise and suspicion.
That Ye Xuanji hadn't been immersed was understandable to them; after all, he was already an expert at the peak of the Saint Realm, having long embarked on the path.
However, Qinchuan and Zhou Xi were merely two junior martial artists at the Meridian Opening Realm, presumably yet to embark on the path.
Yet, at this moment, neither of them was affected by Bai Ruoxi's Dao Charm, nor immersed in her lecture on the Dao.
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But they didn't ponder further, assuming perhaps that the two had such poor innate talent and understanding that they couldn't immerse themselves in the profound mysteries of the Dao.
Thinking this, they didn't pay more attention and closed their eyes, beginning to rest and conserve their energy.
In the Lake Heart Pavilion, Bai Ruoxi continued to articulate her views on the Dao, explaining its mysteries.
Qinchuan, seated on a Dao Lotus, listened carefully for a while but soon lost interest in continuing, feeling somewhat listless.
An Innate Taoist Body was indeed extraordinary, stunning even.
Although she was still only at the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm and hadn't stepped out of the category of a martial artist into the domain of cultivators, she had already entered the path and had such a profound understanding of the Dao that it wasn't something ordinary people could achieve.
Moreover, while expounding the Dao with an Innate Taoist Body, she could evoke a resonance with the Dao itself, aiding others in immersing into and embarking on the path, a rare and valuable trait.
For others, her lecture on the Dao was indeed a not insignificant fortune and opportunity.
But as for the anecdotal accounts of enlightening someone to become a saint instantaneously, there was still a considerable distance to bridge.
For Qinchuan, however, her understanding and insights of the Dao were too superficial.
What she comprehended was merely the surface, far from the true profundities of the Dao.
As an Emperor from the Divine Realm who had repeatedly stood above the realm to give guidance, Qinchuan had long seen through the Dao; there were no more secrets about it to him.
What he sought after was the Immortal Path.
Thus, Qinchuan naturally didn't have much interest in Bai Ruoxi's lecture.
His reason to listen to the lecture was purely out of curiosity.
He was curious about how deeply this individual with an Innate Taoist Body understood the Dao and what purpose she had in traveling from the Ancient Kingdom of Great Yan, preaching and giving lectures on the Dao along the way.
Now, he had understood the depth and reach of her engagement with the Dao.
And as for her purpose, he had already made some speculations and was almost certain of his guess, having found his answer.
"Is she accumulating destiny through this method, laying the groundwork for bearing the mandate of heaven in the future?"
"Merely at the Spirit Martial Realm and yet to step into the Cultivator Realm, she is already making preparations for the Emperor Realm. It seems this Innate Taoist Body harbors no small ambition."
Qinchuan murmured inwardly.
He did not listen any further, nor did he disturb others, but quietly stood up and planned to leave.
Seeing this, Zhou Xi and Ye Xuanji hurriedly followed.
Outside the Lake Heart Pavilion, the two Supreme Saint experts opened their eyes to glance at Qinchuan and his companions, one of them spoke up, "The young lady's lecture on the Great Dao is an opportunity for you all, even if you lack the talent and perception to be immersed in it, but to listen to the general idea is still beneficial."
Qinchuan had not expected such a courteous persuasion from the other party, but he just smiled and said nothing, leading Zhou Xi and Ye Xuanji as they walked away.
The voice lecturing in the Lake Heart Pavilion suddenly stopped.
Bai Ruoxi had clearly also noticed the three of them.
In fact, she had been paying attention to Qinchuan from the very beginning.
When Qinchuan recited the Heart-Clearing Mantra Spirit Tactic by heart yesterday, it had caught her attention, hence the reason she had specifically sent him a formal invitation, asking him to come and listen to the Dao.
However, this time, from the beginning of her lecture, he had never once been immersed in it, not the slightest bit influenced by her Dao Charm.
Even Zhou Xi and Ye Xuanji, who were at his side, had not been immersed in it.
This caused her brows to furrow slightly.
She hadn't minded that Qinchuan did not stand to greet her along with everyone else,
but the fact that Qinchuan was completely unaffected by her lecture was something she couldn't let go.
Because this was the domain she took the most pride in.
It was the method she was most proud of.
Below the Saint Realm, there had never been anyone who could completely resist the influence of her Dao Charm.
Even among the experts of the Saint Realm, there was a certain probability they would be immersed in it, and even if they weren't, they would at least gain some insight.
But from beginning to end, Qinchuan had remained absolutely clear-headed, completely unaffected.
This was something she found difficult to accept and even made her wonder if her understanding of the Dao was not profound enough or if her lecture was not vivid enough?
She had also doubted whether Qinchuan's perception and talent were too poor, but even the most talentless ordinary person should have shown some reaction under the influence of her Dao Charm.
A crisp and pleasant voice emanated from the Lake Heart Pavilion, Bai Ruoxi looking at Qinchuan said, "Brother Qin, please wait. The Dao lecture conference is not yet over, why do you leave in such a hurry? If there is anything incorrect in Ruo Xi's lecture, please do not hesitate to enlighten me, Ruo Xi will surely accept it with an open mind."
Bai Ruoxi's clear eyes stared at Qinchuan, her voice as melodious as the heavenly lyre.
Bai Ruoxi interrupted her lecture and suddenly called out to Qinchuan, causing everyone who was immersed in Bai Ruoxi's lecture to snap back to reality.
"What? Fairy Bai's understanding and discourse on the Great Dao is so profound and vivid, to hear a speech from Fairy Bai is an incredible opportunity and favor, and that kid wants to leave early?"
"Perhaps his perception and talent are too poor, he simply cannot comprehend the mysteries spoken by Fairy Bai, and cannot delve into the experience, that's why he wants to leave."
"Fairy Bai's lecture is so vivid, and he fails to experience and understand it, that kid's perception and talent must be rather poor, why did he even come to listen to the Dao with such talents?"
"Fairy Bai, please ignore him, continue your lecture..."
Many people around could not help but start discussing.