31: A simple realization

“Senior, I want to ask, what exactly makes me unsuitable?”

Listening to the woman’s question, Gu Liangyuan didn’t say much, only smiled and shook his head.

Unsuitable in what way?

Although her Spiritual Root was good, her Comprehension Ability was average, her Luck was mediocre, and she didn't even have a life-destiny; she was unsuitable in every way.

Qianqiu not only possessed a Supreme Heavenly Spiritual Root, but also had unparalleled Comprehension Ability, boundless good fortune, and the destiny of an Empress. How could you compare?

Of course, Gu Liangyuan would not voice these thoughts.

It was normal for young people to have some arrogance; there was no need to suppress them excessively.

However, Gu Liangyuan’s actions seemed to have wounded her fragile self-esteem.

She clenched her fists and, with a seemingly imposing Aura, declared:

“My name is Jin Zhonger. In the future, you will regret your decision!”

With that, she turned to Lü Qingmei and said:

“I am willing to take you as my Master, Senior.”

Lü Qingmei smiled and encouraged Jin Zhonger: “Such ambition! Under my guidance, you will sooner or later be able to defeat your Martial Aunt. Let him regret it then.”

Like Gu Liangyuan, she believed it was good for young people to have some arrogance.

“Mm!”

Jin Zhonger nodded heavily, agreeing wholeheartedly!

Gu Liangyuan felt it was good to give her some motivation for Cultivation, so he followed up: “Good, I await the day you make me regret it.”

Gu Liangyuan and Lü Qingmei both spoke these words with the intention of teasing a Junior.

However, Jin Zhonger deeply etched every word into her mind.

What she didn't know was that, starting from this very day, Qianqiu would completely become her nightmare.

Her countless fortuitous encounters, her countless days and nights of effort, yet she found that no matter what, she could not surpass Qianqiu; instead, the distance between them only grew wider.

Of course, these were matters for later.

Seeing the two Heavenly Spiritual Roots each take a Master, the other Peak Masters had nothing left to contend for. Each selected one or two more Disciples, totaling dozens of Inner Sect Disciples.

Gu Liangyuan also successfully took the twenty-eight Inner Sect Disciples under his wing.

Gu Liangyuan’s action once again drew the attention of the Peak Masters and Elders present.

In their view, the Disciples Gu Liangyuan had chosen were not particularly outstanding.

Lü Qingmei even worried that Forget-Love Peak would struggle to develop and wanted to personally select a few more for Gu Liangyuan, but Gu Liangyuan refused her.

Recalling Gu Liangyuan’s Wisdom Eye that recognized Qianqiu, Lü Qingmei could only give up, hoping this was the result of Gu Liangyuan’s mastery of discerning people.

The Disciple Acceptance Ceremony began with great fanfare and ended with great fanfare.

Those who entered the mountain were overjoyed.

Those who failed left dejectedly.

Perhaps those who left, even without joining the Holy Land, could carve out their own path and find other opportunities.

But all of this was now irrelevant to the Supreme Sacred Ground.

The bustling mountain gate returned to its usual tranquility.

Gu Liangyuan also led the Inner Sect Disciples back to Forget-Love Peak.

After giving the Inner Sect Disciples a few instructions, he handed them over to Song Rentou for guidance.

For Song Rentou, a Nascent Soul Late Stage Cultivator, guiding these people in their initial Cultivation was more than sufficient.

Having finished all this, Gu Liangyuan’s mind relaxed a little.

Suddenly, a gust of mountain wind blew, stirring Gu Liangyuan’s sleeves slightly.

Feeling the touch of the evening breeze on his cheek and the slight movement of his hair, Gu Liangyuan’s thoughts suddenly drifted far away.

Was it because I happened to arrive here, and the gentle breeze happened to blow, that this occurred?

Or, even without me, would this gentle breeze still blow?

If it’s the former, what force caused all of this to happen?

Is it because of me that all the beauty in this world is revealed before me?

Or am I also a part of this beauty?

The Realm of Self?

The Realm of No-Self?

What is the difference between these two?

Is there a trace to follow in all of this?

If there is a trace to follow, what Dominator all of this?

Is it the result of the Dao’s operation?

Gu Liangyuan fell into deep thought. What he didn’t notice was that as he pondered, the Dao intent around him was gradually rising, seemingly subtly merging with nature.

If other Peak Masters were to see Gu Liangyuan in this state, they would surely be filled with envy!

Because Gu Liangyuan’s current state was precisely the Epiphany state that all Cultivators in the world dreamed of!

In this state, a Cultivator’s Cultivation Realm would rapidly ascend.

All past confusions would also be clarified at this moment!

To call it an Epiphany, it was more like the Heavenly Dao directly imparting the Dao to the Cultivator!

In the past, there was a Mortal who, through a single Epiphany, immediately began to Cultivate, creating the path of Body Cultivator, becoming the Venerable of a Dao!

There was a Cultivator Undergoing Tribulation, whose Lifespan was nearing its end, who comprehended the Dao in one Epiphany and immediately achieved Immortal Ascension!

There was a Mortal Martial Artist who, through a single Epiphany, created a Great Divine Power!

This was a state that countless Great Divine Power users yearned for but could not obtain.

And Gu Liangyuan, simply by a gust of wind, directly entered an Epiphany!

At this moment, Gu Liangyuan’s mind was caught in a struggle between heaven and man.

Along with the increase in the Dao intent on his body, his Cultivation was also rapidly ascending!

Does the world of No-Self still operate, or does this world exist because of me…

A quarter of an hour…

Half an hour…

Half an hour passed, and Gu Liangyuan remained in place.

Suddenly, a bird’s call entered Gu Liangyuan’s ears, followed by moonlight sprinkling on his body, and the scent of fragrant grass and trees entering his nostrils.

His closed five senses gradually opened, and Gu Liangyuan suddenly opened his eyes, gazing at the picturesque scenery before him, instantly gaining enlightenment!

Where is the Self, where is the No-Self?

Heaven and Earth are born with me; I am one with all things!

With his thoughts clear and unhindered, Gu Liangyuan only felt that the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, which had previously flowed slowly, became active.

Gu Liangyuan had a premonition that in this state, if he were to Cultivate, his speed would be more than ten times faster than before!

Cultivate?

Thinking of Cultivation, Gu Liangyuan quickly introspected his Dantian.

He was startled to find that his Cultivation had, unknowingly, reached the Fourth Heaven of Nascent Soul Realm!

“Ding, congratulations to the Host for successfully achieving an Epiphany, receiving the Heavenly Dao’s blessing, and becoming a Heaven-Given Dao Body.”

Only then did Gu Liangyuan realize, had he just had an Epiphany?

Just a gust of wind, and he had an Epiphany?

Supreme Comprehension Ability, truly terrifying!

“Open System Panel:”

Host: Gu Liangyuan

Spiritual Root: Empty Spiritual Root

Comprehension Ability: Supreme

Physique: Heaven-Given Dao Body

Cultivation: Nascent Soul Fourth Heaven

Identity: Supreme Sacred Ground, Master of Forget-Love Peak

Cultivation Technique: Supreme Forgetfulness Scripture

Divine Ability Spells: Gengjin Sword Art, Nine Dragons Li Fire Palm, Heavenly Thunder Escape…

Items: Earth Nine Sword, mustard seed bracelet, longevity peach…

Disciples: Qianqiu, Song Xianer, Mo Chen.

“Heaven-Given Dao Body: Those with this Physique are naturally close to the Dao. All Dao methods and Divine Abilities are learned instantly. They also possess a natural affinity for Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, and their Luck is blessed by the Heavenly Dao, leading to fewer disasters and difficulties.”

Gu Liangyuan was overjoyed. An Epiphany not only increased his Cultivation but also directly granted him a special Physique—how wonderful!

It was just that the items and Divine Ability sections seemed a bit meager. It seemed he still needed to work hard on teaching Disciples.

Just right, there were two lovely Disciples waiting for him to impart knowledge to. Disciples, your Master is coming!