Chapter 913: Chapter 579: Easygoing, Flame Dragon Guards

"You’re just one final step away now. Once you pass that, you can cultivate to the Harmony of Hardness and Softness realm in a short period."

Elder Long said with a smile.

Currently, he is increasingly satisfied with Lu Lin.

During the previous cultivation accumulation phase, he was unable to provide help; however, this last bit is something he has his own understanding of.

"Oh, just one final step away?"

"Please, teacher, enlighten me."

Lu Lin respectfully bowed, requesting Elder Long to impart this crucial point to him.

"It’s very simple."

"Your battle knife weighing a million catties is still with you, right?"

Lu Lin nodded.

"Good, pick it up and control your strength to the minimum."

"Then, attack the Monument of Great Power."

"Don’t rush."

"When attacking, ensure the Monument of Great Power detects only the lowest level of strength, and meanwhile, shatter the battle knife in your hand." 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

"What?"

Lu Lin was stunned.

Holding the battle knife and controlling strength, this is something he can easily achieve with his current level.

However, Elder Long’s requirement seems too extreme.

Use the battle knife, unleash just one jin of power on the Monument of Great Power, yet Lu Lin is supposed to shatter the knife in the process.

How is this possible?

Elder Long must be joking.

But seeing Elder Long’s serious expression, Lu Lin knew he definitely wasn’t joking.

"Haha, do as I say."

"When you can achieve this step, you will naturally enter the realm of Harmony of Hardness and Softness."

Elder Long said, then turned away and left.

Yet in his heart, he knew.

This step seems simple, but incredibly difficult to perform.

Because this is something only a Martial Artist who reaches the realm of Harmony of Hardness and Softness can accomplish.

If Lu Lin can do it, then he naturally enters the realm of Harmony of Hardness and Softness.

If not, as long as Lu Lin keeps working hard, cultivating, pondering, one day he will also enter this realm.

Originally, Elder Long intended to share his understanding of the realm of Harmony of Hardness and Softness, and the key secrets of how he entered this realm, with Lu Lin.

Yet as he began to speak, Elder Long felt reluctant.

Lu Lin is undoubtedly a genius in weapon and flesh cultivation.

He wants to keep Lu Lin by his side for a long time.

If he reveals the secrets to entering Harmony of Hardness and Softness now, then Lu Lin will surely leave quickly to go to another elder to cultivate.

This made Elder Long very reluctant, hoping Lu Lin would stay around him for a long time, even become his disciple.

Later inherit the title of Hundred Weapons.

So the current arrangement should serve as Lu Lin’s final test.

If Lu Lin can easily enter the realm of Harmony of Hardness and Softness, then Elder Long would have no reason to continue keeping Lu Lin.

On the contrary, if Lu Lin can’t achieve it for a long time, then Elder Long will advise him not to rush and to continue cultivating with him, then go out to practice and establish his name.

By then, even if the other elders and Lv Potian know Lu Lin is a disciple of the seven, since Lu Lin only cultivated with him, the outside world will consider Lu Lin to be the disciple of Elder Long.

The outcome ultimately depends on Lu Lin’s enlightenment.

However...

Elder Long turned and looked at Lu Lin, silently thought: "Hope you can enter the realm of Harmony of Hardness and Softness soon."

Elder Long left.

Lu Lin fell into contemplation.

According to his thoughts, the situation Elder Long described is something he can never achieve.

Of course, if using other means, then Lu Lin can naturally accomplish it easily.

But entering the realm of Harmony of Hardness and Softness is not something that can be achieved through clever tricks.

What should be done?

At the moment, Lu Lin had no clue.

Just then, his Message Conch sounded.

It was Wang Chou.

After participating in the Heavenly Talent War together, Wang Chou was taken back to Fantasy Mountain by Master Wan Chong.

After a thorough lesson, he got so drunk for several months.

The emperor loves the firstborn, the common people cherish the young ones.

Although Elder Long’s ability far exceeds that of any emperor in the Longyuan World, his character is quite similar to that of ordinary people.

He most loves, cares for, and cherishes his little disciple Wang Chou.

For so many years, Wang Chou had been unable to enter the Star King Realm, which troubled Master Wan Chong deeply.

Though his action of breaking out into General Mountain was audacious, it made him a Star King, a fate of sorts.

Later, knowing Wang Chou had an agreement with Lu Lin.

Lu Lin helped him enter the Star King.

He helped Lu Lin in the Xi Chu Empire, taking care of Sun Xiaorui for a period.

Upon learning of this agreement, Master Wan Chong honored his word, supporting Wang Chou to fulfill his promise.

However, the distance from Fantasy Mountain to the Xi Chu Empire is extremely remote, if Wang Chou were to go alone, it would take at least one or two years.

It would not be good if Lu Lin’s matters were delayed.

Master Wan Chong knew that someone like Lu Lin, a Son of Heaven, would inevitably reach the pinnacle of the Longyuan World in the future.

Others would want to befriends him; how could he allow his disciple to delay the agreement with Lu Lin?

Therefore, he specially used his rapid Flying Boat, took Wang Chou to the Xi Chu Empire and prepared to accompany and guard Sun Xiaorui alongside Wang Chou.

This way, even if Sun Xiaorui encounters an irresistible force and Wang Chou is unable to resist the enemies, Master Wan Chong can swiftly step in to save her.

Fortunately, he is a lone soul, whether at Fantasy Mountain or elsewhere, nothing affects his study of the way of insects.