The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Chapter 1297 - 1296: Fated Tribulation

"Now that I know, but just knowing the reason, do you expect me to abandon my mid-level Divine rank power?""What a joke, Tang Rao has been taking pills all this time for what, if not the enhancement of his abilities? If he suddenly loses his power and starts over, wouldn't those old enemies come to his doorstep seeking revenge?"

"You think you still have a choice now? Even if you take elixir pills to reach the late-stage Divine rank, almost at Great Perfection, if you only cultivate the external without the internal, you'll still have to abandon your current power."

Initially, the Supreme Power didn't quite understand this point. It was only after witnessing Tang Rao's problems that he grasped one of the laws of cultivation in the Divine Realm.

Thankfully, Tang Rao wasn't too strong yet, just at mid-level Divine rank. Starting over wouldn't be particularly difficult.

"I've also thought of letting it go. But starting anew without my power, sigh, I'll fight for it."

Tang Rao made up his mind. If he could sacrifice the immediate benefits, what else couldn't he accomplish?

"Have you really made up your mind?"

As a senior, the Supreme Power, seeing Tang Rao in such pain, is heartbroken too, though he supports the decision. Why does he agree with it? Only because he wishes to see Tang Rao go further, and because Tang Rao himself is nothing short of a miracle.

"I've made up my mind. I'll go back and start cultivating anew."

When the Supreme Power wasn't looking, Tang Rao's eyes dampened for the first time.

Pretending nothing had happened, he wiped away the shameful tears and returned to Kao Shan Sect.

Nowadays, everyone from the Kao Shan Sect had moved to Zijing City. In Tang Rao's absence, Old Qin had already relocated the arrays, needing only Tang Rao's Immortal Energy to activate them.

Today, Xiao Yue was on duty. Upon seeing Tang Rao return, she relayed Old Qin's message to him. Following Xiao Yue's instructions, Tang Rao infused his Immortal Energy, activating the array. Entire Zijing City might not be safe, but at least in Tingzhou, Tang Rao's Zijing City was the safest place.

"Tang Rao, where are you going?"

Tang Rao counted the days; he hadn't seen Chen Tuan for a long time. Chen Tuan was now at the late lower Divine rank.

"I've just returned, Grandmaster, your cultivation speed is impressive! Not long here, and you're already late lower Divine rank."

Tang Rao started to feel envious of Chen Tuan.

Why does he manage without elixir pills, and yet cultivate so fast? Tang Rao has tried everything with pills but has to start all over.

Isn't there a saying, to achieve greatness, one must first suffer in spirit, labor in body, and starve in skin?

Tang Rao constantly reminds himself that he is destined for greatness. The current hardships are just for a better future.

Thinking this way, he felt much better.

"I just practice sometimes. Can't help but respect my endurance, although my cultivation pace is no longer what it used to be. Sigh."

No, Tang Rao's here to chat with Chen Tuan, not to be humiliated.

"Grandmaster, I'm heading out now. Let's meet again if fate allows."

Tang Rao waved his hand, leaving without a trace.

In Zijing City, Tang Rao marked a secluded spot. No one could enter without his consent. Here was his personal paradise.

The room was equipped with everything he needed. He found a wooden tub, filled it with hot water, submerged his whole body except his head, and relished in total relaxation.

Having pondered over the Supreme Power's advice, Tang Rao resolved to contact Wu Suowei for his counsel.

Wu Suowei, who appeared in Tang Rao's dreams, was his strategist. Tang Rao trusted his advice would be for his own good.

In Illusion City, Tang Rao quickly found Wu Suowei, sending him coordinates to come quickly.

"You called me urgently, you're definitely in a bind, right?"

Wu Suowei spoke like a deity.

"I might have to abandon all my current power."

Tang Rao had deliberated long before making this decision, expecting Wu Suowei might refuse. Instead, Wu Suowei exhaled with relief: "I always wondered how to tell you; someone told you first that there's a problem with your cultivation."

What? Wu Suowei knew earlier?

Tang Rao had sought Wu Suowei's counsel, assuming he would disapprove.

"Master, did you already know my power had issues?"

Wu Suowei nodded. Problems that couldn't be hidden, why hide from Tang Rao?

"I've been thinking of how best to tell you, so you could accept this fact. Actually, Tang Rao, this is a good thing for you. Break before establishing; after breaking, establish. You already know what breakthrough feels like, restarting might not be as hard as you think."

Tang Rao had dealt with similar situations before, but those were in the Seventy-two Domains and the Land of Immortals—who knew he'd face it again in the Divine Realm?

This feeling was despairing.

"That's my thought too. I want to restart my cultivation, but fear unforeseen incidents during this time. Kao Shan Sect today isn't what it once was. So many eyes are watching Kao Shan Sect; should anyone wish to harm it, I wouldn't even have the ability to protect my brothers."

Chuckling.

Wu Suowei didn't mean to laugh; he just couldn't help it.

"Tang Rao, you just mentioned who you want to protect—they're your brothers, your subordinates. You have the duty to train them, let them carry on Kao Shan Sect, realizing their worth, instead of always thinking of protecting them. Why not let them protect you?"

This was Wu Suowei's original thought; Tang Rao had never heard such rationale before, doubting it.

"During this special period, I rely on Master to watch over everything."

Tang Rao entrusted the heavy responsibility to Wu Suowei; Wu Suowei, to ease Tang Rao's mind, was determined to endure.

"Watching over them is fine, but you should ease your burden. Focus solely on cultivation."

With Wu Suowei's assurance, Tang Rao jumped out of the tub, splashing water, already dressed outside.

"I'm feeling lighter now. You should go inspect your lands, your people. I'm starting immediately to avoid second thoughts."

Tang Rao was all too aware of his nature; once doubt entered, he'd cling to his power.

"Alright then, I'll leave you to it."

Leaving, Wu Suowei sighed.

Sigh, sometimes this is what's fated for Tang Rao—his destined trials must be faced.