631: Inspiration

Tang Ku offered a slight, bitter smile.

“Subhuti” chuckled and said, “Tang Xuan, Tang Xian, you two go find somewhere to play... There's food on the table in the back hall, and a tablet computer...”

Tang Xian immediately jumped up and headed to the back hall. Only Tang Xuan took a deep look at Tang Ku before following.

“Alright, just say what you need to say. You need to give me a clear explanation of what I should do!”

Tang Ku spread his hands and said, “From the beginning until now, I've been following a predetermined script, but I really don't know how far I can actually go.”

“Who told you there was a script?”

“Subhuti” stroked his beard and smiled, “Apart from the System you have, hasn't every step you've taken been carved out by yourself?”

“If there's no script, why are you disguised like this, constantly monitoring me?”

Tang Ku curled his lips and said, “You're a somewhat unreliable Senior!”

“If I wanted to monitor you, I wouldn't need to disguise myself as Patriarch Bodhi at all!”

“Subhuti” chuckled, “Disguising myself like this was a last resort. My true form is not permitted to appear in this New Universe. After all, an imperfect Universe cannot withstand the power of a Saint-Grade level. I'm afraid that if my true form descended, this Universe would collapse rapidly... Hmm, and what I want to teach you is very important, so I had no choice but to wait for you like this!”

“And you say it's not a script? You just said you were waiting for me to come!” Tang Ku clapped his hands and said, “Did you just let something slip?”

“A script and destined days are not the same thing. Don't try to conflate the two!”

“Subhuti” rolled his eyes, “I've turned into a skeleton just waiting for you, and you're still questioning me. Aren't you giving this Saint any Face? To tell you the truth, if I wanted to influence your life, I would only need to throw a stone along your life's path; there's no need to play these games... Hmm, now it's a critical moment, so I still need to teach you some things that will be useful for you to deal with Ge Gang later...”

Tang Ku tilted his head and said, “I already know quite a few skills. Adding more would just be a burden, like a chicken rib—tasteless to eat but a pity to discard!”

“I'm not talking about teaching you new skills. I'm teaching you about the application and development of Laws. Of course, there's also the highest-level application of the Kunpeng Mystic Skill. You'll find it easier to deal with him then!”

“Subhuti” said.

“You're blatantly giving me special treatment. Will Ge Gang agree to this?” Tang Ku asked in shock.

“He has no choice but to agree because you must fight on completely equal footing to determine the true Order Lord. The gap between you and him... is truly quite large. Even if he doesn't want to, he must allow you to become an existence equal to him... Alright, stop with the nonsense. I will now teach you the Kunpeng Mystic Skill and some techniques for using Laws, and by the way, I'll tell you the secret of the System you have... Come, come, squat in front... My legs aren't very nimble anymore...”

Tang Ku sighed and finally squatted down in front of him. “Subhuti” pressed his palm onto Tang Ku's Baihui acupoint, then suddenly let out a loud shout, and a beam of white light poured directly from the top of his head into his consciousness.

A large amount of memory was forcibly stuffed into Tang Ku's brain. If it were anyone else, they would have collapsed long ago, but with Tang Ku's cultivation of Buddha Dharma, this was nothing at all. In almost a fraction of a second, he had already adapted to and accepted this memory.

“Oh, so the Power Law... can be used like this? Hmm, this is about my System... Wait... Exploiting loopholes in the Universe's Laws, drifting outside the rules? Is this... is this the origin of my System?”

“Heh, that's right!”

“Subhuti” smiled faintly, “The System is real, and it is also illusory. To put it plainly, even I wouldn't have the confidence to cultivate a Pseudo-Saint level powerhouse from a novice in such a short time...

We are exploiting loopholes in the Heavenly Dao, making the System a unique existence in this Universe. Your rapid progress relies entirely on the reward mechanism within the System...

To put it bluntly, those Moves are also a form of empowerment. We drift outside the Laws, pouring various abilities and energy into your body bit by bit. It encompasses everything and utilizes many different powers of the Laws, all to make you a unique existence in the entire New Universe. You must have discovered by now that you are the protagonist in this game, and your way of increasing power has always been different from others!”

Tang Ku was silent: “But now... even if I Face Ge Gang, even with your empowerment, I might not win... After all, my skills are too complex. Dealing with ordinary Pseudo-Saints shouldn't be a problem, but against a powerhouse like Ge Gang, I always feel that these skills seem... seem...”

“Not enough to use? Oh, not that the Moves aren't enough, but that the power of the Moves isn't enough, is that what you mean?”

“Subhuti” stroked his beard and smiled.

“Yes, that's exactly what I mean!”

Tang Ku's eyes lit up, “Can you give me some pointers? How should I increase my attack power?”

“Do you still need me to guide you? With your Comprehension Ability, you actually don't need my guidance at all... Hmm, let me give you a hint!”

“Subhuti” smiled, “What do you think the power granted to you by the System is? Does it belong to the Heavenly Dao or not? And what about the Moves you created yourself? For instance, that Equal Straight Punch? Does it also belong to the Heavenly Dao? What do you think is the difference between the two?”

A flash of light suddenly crossed Tang Ku's eyes. He looked at the old man in front of him, and suddenly a sense of emotion rose in his heart: “I understand... Heh, so that's how it is. I understand everything now... Heh, System... System... If I want to make myself stronger, the System is actually just an aid. What truly makes me stronger is the Heavenly Dao Laws... Hmm, old man, are you leaving soon?”

“Oh, how did you know?”

The old man stroked his beard and smiled.

“You turned into a skeleton just to save that little bit of energy, didn't you? Now that you've given me the final energy empowerment, you must be leaving!”

Tang Ku guessed.

“Hmm, your thinking is very sharp. That's right, I'm leaving!”

“Subhuti” said, “Before I go, there is still one thing I must say to you...”

Tang Ku smiled and said, “Go ahead, I'm listening!”

“Look, I gave you so many benefits, and it wasn't for nothing. After all, I plan to hand my daughter over to you, don't I? I still owe her too much, so I'll have to rely on you in the future... Hey, hey, hey... Damn it, don't walk away... You monk, why are you so heartless...”