Chapter 13: The More I Teach, the Easier It Gets

“Master?”

Seeing Chen Ping suddenly freeze, golden light swirling in his eyes, Lin Xiaoyu called out softly.

Chen Ping snapped out of it, dispersing the anomaly in his eyes, and smiled.

“It’s nothing. I was just thinking about some matters regarding cultivation.”

He paused, looking at the jade slip of the Eye of Heavenly Punishment in Lin Xiaoyu’s hand, a new idea forming in his mind.

Since the Eye of Heavenly Punishment shared the same origin as his Grand Dao Divine Eyes, he could completely use his own insights from the Grand Dao Divine Eyes to guide Lin Xiaoyu in cultivating the Eye of Heavenly Punishment.

“Xiaoyu, did you run into any difficulties while trying to comprehend it just now?” Chen Ping asked.

Lin Xiaoyu thought for a moment and said, somewhat uncertainly,

“I feel… the core of the Eye of Heavenly Punishment seems to be using one’s divine sense to communicate with the Thunder Law of heaven and earth, drawing it for one’s own use.

But when I try to connect with it, I always feel like there’s a barrier in the way, preventing me from truly touching the source of the law.”

Chen Ping nodded. This was a common bottleneck when first learning a Heavenly Dao Divine Ability.

The laws of the Heavenly Dao were incredibly profound. Ordinary cultivators found it difficult to even perceive them, let alone communicate with and utilize them.

Only someone with a Heavenly Dao Divine Physique like Lin Xiaoyu could perceive the existence of the Thunder Law while still in the Qi Refining Stage.

“Your feeling is correct,” Chen Ping said slowly.

“The Eye of Heavenly Punishment does indeed use divine sense to communicate with the Thunder Law.

But your divine sense isn’t strong enough yet, and your understanding of the law is still shallow, which is why you feel a barrier.”

He reached out and tapped his finger against the space between Lin Xiaoyu’s eyebrows^[1].

“Close your eyes and clear your mind. I will show you what it truly means to observe the Dao.”

Lin Xiaoyu closed her eyes as instructed.

Chen Ping activated his Grand Dao Divine Eyes while sending out a wisp of his divine sense, carrying his own understanding of the law, and slowly guided it into Lin Xiaoyu’s mind.

In an instant, Lin Xiaoyu saw a whole new world!

It was no longer the illusion of thunder from before, but a vast, boundless web of laws woven from countless silver threads.

Every thread represented a law.

They crisscrossed, forming the underlying principles that governed all things in heaven and earth.

Among these threads, one type was exceptionally thick and sparked with purple electricity – the Thunder Law!

“Is this… the true form of the laws?” Lin Xiaoyu was deeply shaken.

“Indeed,” Chen Ping’s voice echoed in her mind.

“The illusion of thunder you saw earlier was merely the surface of the law. What you see now is its true essence.”

He guided Lin Xiaoyu’s divine sense to gently touch one of the threads of the Thunder Law.

Buzz-

Lin Xiaoyu felt her entire body shudder.

A vast, majestic force filled with the aura of destruction surged through the thread.

Though it was only a tiny trace, it made her feel incredibly small, as if she were facing the raw majesty of heaven and earth.

“Remember this feeling,” Chen Ping’s voice was calm yet powerful.

“The Eye of Heavenly Punishment is meant to allow you to channel this power.

But remember, you cannot bear too much of it right now. You must take it step by step.”

He withdrew his divine sense, and Lin Xiaoyu slowly opened her eyes.

At this moment, her eyes were filled with sudden realization.

Her previous doubts and bottlenecks cleared up instantly.

“Thank you for your guidance, Master!” Lin Xiaoyu knelt down in excitement.

“I understand now! The Eye of Heavenly Punishment isn’t about forcing control over thunder, but rather resonating with the Thunder Law, borrowing its power to enact one’s will.”

“Your comprehension is excellent,” Chen Ping nodded approvingly.

“Since you understand, try again.

This time, do not think about casting the complete spell. Just try to establish a connection with a single thread of the Thunder Law.”

“Yes!”

Lin Xiaoyu sat cross-legged once more, closing her eyes to focus.

This time, she did not rush. Following the method Chen Ping had just taught her, she used her divine sense to slowly perceive the surrounding web of laws.

Soon, she located the threads of the Thunder Law that sparked with purple electricity.

She carefully split off a wisp of her divine sense and gently touched one of the threads.

Buzz-

But this time, Lin Xiaoyu did not panic. She remained calm, letting her Heavenly Dao spiritual energy circulate slowly to resonate with the Thunder Law.

Gradually, she felt a faint connection establish between herself and the thread of the law.

Though it was still fragile, it definitely existed!

【Ding! Detected that disciple Lin Xiaoyu has established a preliminary connection with the Thunder Law. Eye of Heavenly Punishment proficiency +10!】

【Host receives 100,000-fold feedback: Grand Dao Divine Eyes proficiency +100! Obtained Thunder Law Insight Fragment x1!】

Chen Ping felt a cool sensation wash over his eyes, and his control over the Grand Dao Divine Eyes improved slightly.

At the same time, more insights regarding the Thunder Law appeared in his mind.

Though it was only a fragment, it deepened his understanding of the Path of Thunder significantly.

“Very good,” Chen Ping said, a gratified smile appearing on his face as he watched Lin Xiaoyu cultivate with her eyes closed.

This disciple was truly becoming easier and easier to teach.

Moreover, while teaching her, he was also making rapid progress himself.

This feeling of growing together as master and disciple was indeed quite pleasant.

Another half-hour passed before Lin Xiaoyu slowly opened her eyes.

This time, no sparks of electricity flashed in her eyes, but her entire aura carried a faint, subtle majesty.

It was the natural trace of authority left behind after making initial contact with the laws of the Heavenly Dao.

“Master, I succeeded!” Lin Xiaoyu said excitedly.

“Although I can only establish a weak connection with a single thread of the Thunder Law, I feel that as long as I keep practicing, I will eventually master the Eye of Heavenly Punishment!”

“Yes, just take it step by step,” Chen Ping said, standing up.

“That is all for today’s cultivation. You have just come into contact with the power of the laws, so you need time to digest these insights.”

“Yes!” Lin Xiaoyu also stood up, stretching her slightly stiff body.

With a wave of Chen Ping’s hand, the Map of Mountains and Rivers retracted, and the two reappeared in the small courtyard of Luoxia Peak.

It was already late at night, the moon bright and the stars sparse.

Lin Xiaoyu suddenly thought of something and asked, “Master, when are we leaving this place? I want… I want to visit the market and buy some things.”

Chen Ping’s heart stirred.

In fact, he had also been waiting during these past three days.

Waiting for the person hiding in the shadows to make a move.

But now it seemed the other party was more patient than he had expected.

“Very well,” Chen Ping nodded.

“Tomorrow morning, I will take you to the sect market. It is about time I got you some decent magic treasures and pills.”

“Really?” Lin Xiaoyu was overjoyed.

Since joining Luoxia Peak, apart from the cultivation methods and spirit stones her master had given her, she only had a set of old Daoist robes.

Seeing disciples from other peaks with flying swords and magic treasures, it would be a lie to say she wasn’t envious.

“Of course,” Chen Ping smiled.

“You are the eldest disciple of Luoxia Peak, after all. You can’t look too shabby.”

“Go back and rest,” Chen Ping said.

“We have to go to the market tomorrow, so get plenty of sleep.”

“This disciple shall take her leave,” Lin Xiaoyu bowed respectfully and returned to her room.

Chen Ping stood in the courtyard, looking at the bright moon in the night sky, lost in thought.

Today’s harvest was even greater than he had anticipated.

Not only had Lin Xiaoyu initially mastered the Eye of Heavenly Punishment, but he himself had also gained a massive amount of insights into the Grand Dao Divine Eyes, and had even come into contact with the Thunder Law.

It seems I will have to spend more time guiding Xiaoyu in cultivating her Divine Abilities in the future, Chen Ping calculated.

The faster she progresses, the more feedback I receive. It’s a virtuous cycle.

However, he did not forget the threat lurking in the dark.

“Blood Fiend Sect… Lu Ya…” A cold gleam flashed in Chen Ping’s eyes.

“I hope you don’t cause trouble at the market. Otherwise…”

He gently clenched his fist, and a purple-gold light flowed at his fingertips.

Although he still appeared to be at the seventh layer of Qi Refining on the surface, his true combat strength was already enough to rival the mid Nascent Soul stage.

Coupled with the Grand Dao Evasion Technique, the Map of Mountains and Rivers, and his increasingly refined Grand Dao Divine Eyes…

Even if a peak Nascent Soul cultivator came, he would still have the strength to fight!

“I will deal with whatever comes my way.”

Chen Ping took a deep breath, suppressing the killing intent in his heart.