Since arriving on Blue Star, Tang Rao has never truly been at ease.
Have you ever seen a normal person who plots and plans every move? You could say that from the mont Tang Rao set foot on Blue Star, he has acted with utmost caution, calculating every step.
Although he never said it, Yan Wei knew that, in reality, Tang Rao deeply resented having to schematize. But he had no choice; he had to be careful and advance strategically because, in the event of a mistake, he would lose all opportunities.
Tang Rao is not afraid of death. He can brave any danger for his friends and family, but more than anything, he is unwilling to endure the agony of powerlessly watching others die again.
In a sense, this guy is pitiful—so pitiable that it tugged at Yan Wei's heart.
"But, but I can't help but worry. The longer this drags on, the more anxious I beco." Tang Rao tugged at his hair.
When he hadn't received any news, it was bearable, but once he got a hint of information, he found his entire state thrown into disorder.
This disorder was sothing Tang Rao couldn't even calm; it erupted from deep within, completely out of control.
"Tang Rao, calm down for ," Yan Wei raised his voice by several degrees, "What's the use in behaving like this? Only the calst mind can manage the most troubleso matters. You always tell others that; don't let your emotions guide you, don't fail to follow your own advice when it's your turn."
Tang Rao remained silent, his breathing heavy.
"Besides, being anxious won't help now, just take it slow, you will find it eventually. After all this ti, there's no need to rush." Yan Wei continued, needing Tang Rao to remain calm. If he were to beco disordered, everything would proceed towards an unpredictable direction.
"I know, I'll do my best. If I make any wrong decisions, you have to remind imdiately. From now on, I cannot afford a single misstep," Tang Rao said.
Yan Wei wanted to say sothing, but held back the words that ca to his lips.
He knew Tang Rao was ultimately affected. But he couldn't persuade him; such matters are beyond others' empathy, so uttering seemingly comforting words feels futile.
It's akin to soone stabbing you and while you're still bleeding, soone cos over and advises you to be magnanimous and let it go, without understanding what just happened.
All Yan Wei could do was remind Tang Rao in his monts of error, try to make him realize his mistakes when he went off track.
As for whether Tang Rao would halt before the precipice, Yan Wei couldn't guarantee.
Sotis life is like facing two cards: one flips over to give you a fortune, the other strips you of everything but grants you the ability to earn it back. There's no saying which is better or worse; it depends on how you see it and what you choose.
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Early the next morning, the daylight was bright, the sun was shining brilliantly.
Though Tianmu Peak's location is quite remote, the view from the summit was breathtaking.
Beneath the morning sun, thousands of hundred-ter-tall Buddha statues of Ten Thousand Buddha Temple stood tall, the morning bell resonating from the temple imparted a sense of vastness and depth.
"Tang Rao, up so early." Hui Yuan was already up and greeted Tang Rao, who stood on the rooftop with a smile.
Tang Rao jumped down from the roof, wearing a faint smile on his face, as if all was well.
"Yes, I've gotten used to waking up early, the weather's nice, and the scenery is even better," Tang Rao said.
"Indeed, Tianmu Peak has great scenery. Although it's on the outskirts, it's higher than most peaks, so from here you can overlook much of Ten Thousand Buddha Temple. Master also likes to climb high and look far, saying it tempers the mind," Hui Yuan replied with a smile.
Soon, Fan Xiaohua, Lu Jun, and others ca out of the rooms, gathering in the courtyard.
After a simple breakfast, they were led by Hui Yuan toward the Transmission Array to reach the venue of the exchange conference, one of the three main peaks, Three Talents Peak.
Within Ten Thousand Buddha Temple, there are thousands of peaks with varying strengths and histories.
The three strongest and most ancient peaks are Jinna Buddha Peak, Monk Peak, and Three Talents Peak.
Golden Buddha Peak is the central one, where the abbot of Ten Thousand Buddha Temple resides; it is the spiritual heart of the entire temple. Monk Peak houses thousands of monks, dedicated to ascetic cultivation and enlightennt. As for Three Talents Peak, it harbors martial monks who revere achieving enlightennt through combat, reaching Buddha through martial arts.
These three main peaks have existed since the foundation of Ten Thousand Buddha Temple, while the other peaks erged with the temple's growth and expansion.
By the ti they arrived at Three Talents Peak, many people had already gathered there.
In the center of Three Talents Peak, there was an enormous open area, stretching for miles around, designated for martial arts practice.
At this ti, the area was bustling with a throng of people.
Most of these individuals ca to participate in the sect exchange conference. Of course, so monks from Ten Thousand Buddha Temple were present as well, primarily to maintain order.
But typically, no one would cause trouble at Ten Thousand Buddha Temple.
Causing trouble is akin to courting death, as it is said that there are two Immortal Emperors within the temple. Acting out inappropriately here would be like putting your head on the chopping block.
"Tang Rao, you need to register here now. The exchange event is divided into age groups: the thirty-year-old group, the forty-year-old group, and the over-forty group. Take out the participation badges you received earlier, and register each person," Hui Yuan instructed.
"Okay," Tang Rao nodded and imdiately proceeded with the registration.
As Tang Rao was registering, Xiao Yun arrived just in ti; otherwise, it would have been troubleso, as each participant's age needed asuring, and identity needed confirming during registration.
Participants must be present.
Tang Rao and Dong fanglu were in the forty-year-old group, while the remaining eight participants all registered for the thirty-year-old group.
Honestly, Tang Rao wished there was an under-twenty group; if there were, Xiao Yun might very well take first place. A fourteen-year-old at the third level of Immortal Monarch is an extraordinary existence.
Yes, Xiao Yun had advanced; in just a few days, he had surprisingly reached the third level of Immortal Monarch, making breakthroughs seed as easy as eating als.
After registration, Tang Rao found a spot with a good view, offering a clear look at the arena inside.
About an hour later, the sound of nine consecutive Copper Bell tolls resonated within Ten Thousand Buddha Temple, signaling the formal start of the sect exchange conference.
This ti, 908 sects registered to participate, which was the norm.
Based on previous exchange conference results, the sects were divided into three levels: high, dium, and low.
Of course, Kao Shan Sect was ranked low.
After all, Kao Shan Sect had consistently placed at the bottom in the sect exchange conference.
To save ti, the first event was the sect battle, where all ten mbers of each sect faced off in a match. The victors advanced, and the losers were eliminated. Once eliminated, individuals wouldn't have to compete in the subsequent individual battles and could just head back ho.
Though brutal, it was efficient in saving ti.
"First match, Kao Shan Sect versus Ice Demon Mansion!" soone announced loudly from the arena.
"Wow, we're up first," Fan Xiaohua rolled her eyes.
"Of course, we ca last last ti; bottom teams always go up first," Lu Jun said, pouting.
"Alright, get on stage and don't embarrass , got it?" Tang Rao instructed.
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