Chapter 6325: Wavering?

This was why few disciples knew about Wisdom Ancestor despite her once pivotal role. She spent most of her time in Stoneclearing under Driedtree Emperor’s protection.

She returned to childhood without any problem with such a capable protector.

“You have done a commendable job, evident by the smooth process.” Li Qiye nodded approvingly.

“I did my best to carry out Master’s order. I didn’t dare to allow any complication.” Driedtree said.

“You followed her for a long time but no breakthrough.” Li Qiye commented.

She lowered her head in shame and said: “Master is not at fault, I am simply too foolish.

𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

“Not at all. I see your dao, firm and tough each step of the way. Breakthrough is possible.” Li Qiye said.

“I-is it true?” Excitement was her first reaction but hesitation came next.

Rumor has it she had followed Desolate Ancestor longer than Xianting or North Kun God. Although stronger, they still addressed her as “senior sister”.

Some might find her cultivation impressive - a limit-path emperor despite being a maid. However, in another sense, her stagnation appeared to be a failure after receiving guidance from Desolate Ancestor. Were the years wasted?

“Do you think I am mistaken?” Li Qiye smiled.

“Of course not, Ancestor.” She lowered her head and said: “It’s just that I haven’t dared to break through.”

“And why is that?” She asked.

“I feel that I am unprepared, my dao foundation requires further polishment.” She said softly: “Master utilized countless destructions to prove her dao. I do not dare to attempt the trial but I should still take it slow.”

“It’s too conservative.” Li Qiye shook his head.

“I don’t think it’s enough. Unless it is truly solid, I will not be able to endure the tribulation.” She said.

“Why the lack of confidence?” Li Qiye asked.

“I...” She hesitated before answering: “I saw Emperor Zheng’s tribulation. He was incredibly talented and his dao was wonderful, far superior to us. Alas, he couldn’t endure it.”

“But you also witnessed your master’s trials of destruction.” Li Qiye smiled.

“Well, Master is a supreme existence who is unwaverable. I, an insect, dare not compare myself to her. There is nothing she can’t do with her dao heart.” She said.

In her mind, her master was the greatest immortal whose will traversed all of Three Immortals.

“I see what you are missing.” Li Qiye said: “Overly pragmatic and systematic with your dao foundation, but the dao heart is more than just being solid. It is also about courage. Your master’s dao heart is immovable now, not at the start. Courage is what took it there.”

“Hmm, right.” She understood his point.

“You are only focusing on her immovable dao heart but forgot about her fearlessness. Since you fear the tribulation so much, this fear will be your downfall one day, the reason for your dao heart failing.” Li Qiye added.

“Ancestor, I have never wavered before as I go step by step. Is this still not enough?” She asked.

“There’s no issue with your action, but the dao heart is more than just vigilance. It requires the courage for active participation.” Li Qiye said.

“I see.” She murmured.

“Without activeness, you will fall to fear in due time.” Li Qiye said: “Certain supreme overlords believed they could guard their dao heart forever until time wore them down. In the end, they wavered. Why? Because they lost their courage.”

“And that will happen to me?” She asked.

“You are still stuck on the limit path, not daring to take the next step during your prime. Your vitality will wane eventually and you will be less likely to do it then. Not to mention the act, you will stop the goal of obtaining a primal anima eventually, replaced by just wanting to live longer. The hesitant overlords are no different.” Li Qiye sighed during the explanation: “They guarded their dao heart once, hence their success. The problem was losing their courage at the end. Without fearlessness propelling them forward, their determination collapsed.”

“Protecting the dao heart requires courage too.” She became drenched in cold sweat after listening.

“Yes, or you will stagnate despite having the firmest dao foundation. You must take the next step.” Li Qiye said.

“And here I thought I had the proper plan.” She said bitterly.

“Nothing is absolute, even the high heaven makes mistakes, let alone living beings. Are you comparable to the high heaven?” Li Qiye smiled.

“Of course not.” She bowed.

“The tribulations and destructions left a deep impression on you, traumatic even. You have to muster the courage to walk out of their shadows.” Li Qiye said.

“I will do my best.” She said.

“There is no need to wait, now is the time.” Li Qiye ordered.

“Now?” She became startled.

“No? Are you going to prepare for another ten thousand years?” Li Qiye was not pleased with her response.

“...” She smiled awkwardly, initially wanting to prepare some more. Of course, she didn’t have a timeline in mind.

“It is up to you and you alone now, this next step.” Li Qiye said before leaving.