"Why so fast?" the Heavenly Dao Brush asked the Prison Spirit with some confusion.
The Cang Ling Tower beside him was also puzzled. Li Xuan had previously taken at least over a year to break through. Yet this time, he had broken through his cultivation realm in mere moments.
The Prison Spirit smiled slightly and said, "This, is the marvel of the Heavenly Dao Origin."
After speaking, the Prison Spirit moved and instantly appeared before Li Xuan. The Cang Ling Tower and the Heavenly Dao Brush followed suit.
"Congratulations, Master, on your successful breakthrough!" the Cang Ling Tower spoke first.
"Congratulations, Young Master, on your successful breakthrough!" the Heavenly Dao Brush hastily added.
Li Xuan nodded slightly, a hint of suspicion in his eyes. He then looked at the Prison Spirit and asked, "I can feel that something has been added within me. This must be your doing, right?"
The Prison Spirit nodded slightly. "Master, this is the Heaven and Earth Origin left behind by the previous master on this third level, and it was left for you. Although Master had already reached the Yin-Yang realm before, you didn't truly comprehend it. Now, with this Heaven and Earth Origin, Master has truly surpassed the Saint realm."
"Heaven and Earth Origin?" Li Xuan frowned. Suddenly, he recalled what Jiao Le had told him about the momentum of Heaven and Earth when he was in the Nine Nether Realm. If it could be integrated into his swordsmanship, its power would surely reach a higher level. The Prison Spirit's words now sparked a sense of curiosity in Li Xuan.
What is Heaven and Earth?
"Little Prison, between the momentum of Heaven and Earth and the origin of Heaven and Earth, is there any connection?" Li Xuan thought for a moment before asking.
The Prison Spirit pondered for a moment, then shook his head slightly. "Master, I am still a spirit body. Regarding these matters, Master can actually ask it."
The Prison Spirit then looked towards the Heavenly Dao Brush. Li Xuan saw this and thought, did this Prison Spirit really value this broken brush so highly? However, Li Xuan quickly remembered that his master had once said that this broken brush could resolve all his doubts.
Seeing the gazes of the Prison Spirit and Li Xuan shift to it, the Heavenly Dao Brush slowly landed on the ground and said, "This momentum of Heaven and Earth is the pressure of Heaven and Earth. Gazing at high mountains, or looking down into deep abysses, both give one a touch from the depths of the soul."
"The momentum of Heaven and Earth is this touch magnified hundreds of times. There are many types of momentum of Heaven and Earth, such as the momentum of the abyss, the momentum of mountains and rivers, and so on. The synthesis of these is the momentum of Heaven and Earth. The Shi Yuan realm is when one can feel this series of existences and integrate them into oneself to improve."
"The origin of Heaven and Earth is the root of all existence in Heaven and Earth. Like the roots of a great tree, existence has meaning. Without roots, everything is illusory. Thus, the origin of Heaven and Earth exists in all things, determining the state of the world."
"As for the connection between the momentum of Heaven and Earth and the origin of Heaven and Earth, Young Master can understand it as the origin of Heaven and Earth being the root, and the momentum of Heaven and Earth being the individual attributes condensed by all things. Like wind, like rain, like water, like mountains."
After listening to the Heavenly Dao Brush's explanation, Li Xuan frowned and fell into deep thought. Seeing this, the Prison Spirit subtly nodded to the Heavenly Dao Brush and the Cang Ling Tower. Soon, the three of them left Li Xuan's side.
"It seems I need to calm myself and embark on a journey," Li Xuan murmured to himself after a long silence. The next moment, Li Xuan disappeared from the Prison.
On the Zi Nian Continent, Li Xuan walked amidst mountains and rivers. Feeling the flow of mountains and lakes, Li Xuan walked and stopped, and months passed without him realizing it.
One day, Li Xuan arrived at a small city. The city was named Fengluo City and was a remote small city in the southern region. Upon entering the city, Li Xuan found that most of the residents were ordinary mortals. Apart from three auras at the Spirit Soul realm in the City Lord's mansion, there were no other spiritual master auras in the entire city.
"I never thought that in this land of martial arts, there would be such a peaceful city," a trace of surprise flashed in Li Xuan's eyes, and he then walked into a tea house and sat down.
The tea was ordinary, coarse tea. But this time, Li Xuan drank it with great relish. Looking at the people coming and going through the window, Li Xuan's heart was calm for the first time.
Soon, after spending three hundred low-grade spirit stones, Li Xuan settled down in the city. Although the house was simple, it did not affect Li Xuan much. To Li Xuan's delight, there was a piece of wasteland behind the house. After tidying it up, Li Xuan personally went to the market to buy some vegetable seeds and planted them.
Time slipped away quietly. Li Xuan had been living in Fengluo City for three months. The neighbors had gradually become familiar with Li Xuan. Especially after seeing Li Xuan's handsome and refined appearance, many elder aunts would bring their daughters to visit Li Xuan's home from time to time.
The intention was self-evident.
Li Xuan did not refuse these gestures from his neighbors. However, each time, he would skillfully change the topic.
On the third level of the Prison, the Heavenly Dao Brush and the Cang Ling Tower approached the Prison Spirit.
"Brother Prison Spirit, is Master planning to temper himself in the mortal world?" the Cang Ling Tower asked with some helplessness.
The Heavenly Dao Brush replied, "You don't understand, Broken Tower. As the saying goes, the truly wise hide in the marketplace, while the less wise hide in the forests. To be able to blend into this mortal world and maintain one's state of mind while comprehending is a true cultivation for Young Master."
The Prison Spirit nodded slightly. "This is Master's own choice. We can only wait patiently. Moreover, what the Heavenly Dao Brush said is correct. Master needs to slowly settle down and improve his inner self. Only then can Master walk further on his future path."
The Cang Ling Tower suddenly understood and nodded. "Previously, Master was always in the world of spiritual masters. It's a bit unaccustomed to suddenly becoming quiet. But with Master acting this way, it shows that Master has realized some of his own shortcomings. I am truly looking forward to it. When Master leaves, he will undoubtedly reach a terrifying height."
"That is natural. Young Master did indeed neglect his own comprehension before. This is like building a foundation. If the foundation is unstable, no matter how high it is built, it will eventually collapse. But as long as the foundation is firm and as solid as a rock, Young Master's future path will be broader," the Heavenly Dao Brush nodded.
The Cang Ling Tower nodded and then looked at the Heavenly Dao Brush. "Broken Brush, you said that after Master breaks through and goes to that Chaotic Land, will there still be danger?"
"Broken Tower, that is the Chaotic Land. Let me put it this way: that water-patterned phantom from before would probably not survive three days in the Chaotic Land. However, with Young Master's nature, who can know how far he will ultimately break through?" the Heavenly Dao Brush immediately nodded.
The Cang Ling Tower sighed helplessly. "In that case, we can only see how far Master can improve."
Li Xuan was naturally unaware of the conversation between the Prison Spirit and the other two. Furthermore, after leaving the Prison, Li Xuan had cut off contact with the inside of the Prison. He was like an ordinary mortal.
As dawn broke, Li Xuan got out of bed. Pushing open the door, Li Xuan immediately smelled a faint fragrance.
The next moment, Li Xuan's gaze moved, and a smile appeared on his lips.
The vines planted in the yard had borne fruit.