"What is the [Celestial] level? It's very simple, we call it the union of heaven and man; it's a state in which heaven and earth coexist with me, and all things are one with me."
"This state is divided into three levels. The first level is inaction; only when I am as empty as the sky can I reach the Tao."
"The second level is co-response. Heaven began all things, the earth gave birth to all things, and humans became all things. The unity of heaven, earth, and man is co-response."
"As for the third level, the fusion of the Tao, its core lies in understanding the Celestial Tao and then merging with me…"
[Eh, understand the way of heaven and merge it with me? Better forget it.]
[The way of heaven is just crap, who wants to merge with that miserable path?]
While Qiu Xiaozhu spoke about the three levels of the [Celestial] level, Tang Yu murmured in his mind, criticizing the way to heaven.
For the world, the Celestial Tao is something unattainable and mysterious, deciding the fate of all things in the world.
But Tang Yu really doesn't care; the Celestial Tao is like crap, and he hopes that the way of heaven sees it the same way.
The others listened attentively; the [Celestial] level seemed too deep, mysterious, and unattainable to them, just hearing about it made them long for it.
But when Qiu Xiaozhu heard Tang Yu criticize the Celestial Tao in his mind…
She couldn't help but look at this guy, and with a rare smile on her lips, she said:
"Talking about these levels alone is too vague. How about this? I will randomly choose a disciple to come experience what the [Celestial] level is."
Everyone unconsciously looked at Tang Yu.
Wang Kangping and the others quickly moved aside to distance themselves, not wanting to get involved.
"o(^▽^)┛ Santa, my stomach hurts, can I go to the bathroom?"
Tang Yu took the initiative and raised his hands to escape to the bathroom.
"What, do you want to go up on stage to receive my practical teaching? Very well, I like that brave spirit,"
Qiu Xiaozhu said, smiling slightly, like a flower blooming silently. Several disciples in the audience thought to themselves: "Oh my God, I'm falling in love!"
Tang Yu, with an expression like a child who realizes he won't be home for dinner, silently climbed onto the stage.
[Pig, pig, stinky pig.]
[Dwarf, dwarf, dwarf.]
[Isn't this just looking for trouble? Come on, jump and hit me on the knee to vent your frustration!]
After activating several defensive techniques, Tang Yu continued cursing in his mind.
If I can't beat him, can't I at least curse a couple of times in my mind?
When Qiu Xiaozhu heard Tang Yu's thoughts, she sneered coldly. This guy's head wasn't normal.
"I will attack with the strength of the early stage of the [Celestial] level. You must pay close attention, and everyone should carefully observe how the [Celestial] level attack differs."
After giving the instruction, Qiu Xiaozhu raised her hand and struck Tang Yu's chest with a palm.
Although she said she would use the power of the early stage of the [Celestial] level, the actual force was very measured; she only used her energy to control the strike.
She just wanted this guy to suffer a little, but didn't really intend to hit him to death.
However, the power of the early stage of the [Celestial] level was enough to make someone at the [Sky] level suffer.
But what she didn't expect was that, upon striking him, her true energy was resisted by Tang Yu.
It seemed that this guy had several defensive techniques, and blocked at least 70% of the force of the blow.
Then she saw how this guy flew backward several meters.
After rolling on the ground a few times, Tang Yu lay there, trembling, as if he might die at any moment.
Tang Yu: "(´ཀ`"∠)."
The outer disciples were stunned.
They didn't know whether they were surprised by how strong the Santa's strike had been or how terrifying the [Celestial] level was, defeating those at the [Sky] level as easily as crushing a fly.
"So this is the [Celestial] level? The Santa is truly formidable, I… I give up."
Tang Yu got up from the ground, coughing several times, his face pale and terrifying.
[Brother, you've already done this, aren't you ashamed to keep hitting me?]
[Sigh, but the [Celestial] level is still very powerful, that force really scares me.]
[Thank goodness I have thick skin and am tough, otherwise this stinky pig would have hit me to death.]
Qiu Xiaozhu, of course, knew this guy was acting shamelessly.
Upon hearing that he still dared to call her "stinky pig" in his mind, her calm mind began to stir. She spoke:
"What is your name?"
Tang Yu thought about saying his name was Wang Kangping or Ye Qiu, but as they say, "the one who runs can't escape the temple." Tang Yu could only honestly respond: "My name is Ling Jun."
"Good, you are very skilled. Just now, when I gave you that slap, you reacted quickly and absorbed most of the force, thus avoiding serious injury. I like your talent."
"So, I have decided to officially accept you as my disciple. After my class today, you will come with me to train."
Qiu Xiaozhu looked at him with a smile that wasn't really a smile.
When the disciples heard that the Santa was going to take someone as a disciple, they all widened their eyes, looking at Tang Yu with envy.
This guy, at first they thought he'd have bad luck, but they didn't expect him to have such unexpected luck and become the Santa's disciple.
Who could have worse luck now?
Wang Kangping and the others were so jealous that their teeth almost fell out. They thought this Ling Jun had offended the Santa and would have trouble.
But they didn't expect his good luck was just beginning.
Although they were jealous, Wang Kangping had a good impression of Tang Yu and was the first to congratulate him:
"Congratulations, Junior Brother Ling!"
"Congratulations on becoming the Santa's disciple!"
"Well done, congratulations!"
The other outer disciples also started congratulating Tang Yu.
Tang Yu only wanted to cry when he saw all those people. Congratulations? Why don't you give yourself the good luck?
This demon woman had accepted him as a disciple, and clearly, she didn't have good intentions.
"Santa, um... I think I just joined the Nine Heavens Alliance, and both my experience and skills are insufficient. Why not reconsider? Or you could observe me for a while."
After thinking for a moment, Tang Yu decided to reject the good luck and try to persuade this woman to leave him alone.
When the outer disciples heard that Tang Yu was going to reject the Santa's offer, they were all stunned.
Does this guy not know what it means to be the Santa's disciple?
It is important to know that the elders of the Nine Heavens Alliance usually have a few disciples, but the Santa is different.
She rarely accepts disciples, and when she does, it's usually to prepare the next Santa.
Obviously, it wasn't that she was going to accept Tang Yu as the next Santa, that would be a joke, the Santa must always be a woman.
However, once someone becomes the Santa's disciple, cultivation resources will never be scarce, and considering that the Santa already possesses the terrifying power of the intermediate stage of the [Celestial] level…
With such a powerful master, wouldn't it be like skyrocketing in cultivation?
And most importantly… the Santa is beautiful! Being with such a beautiful master every day, wouldn't that be reason enough to feel good?
For example, when she scolds you and accidentally spits in your face, wouldn't it be like sweet rain making you feel incredible?
If it were an old grumpy man spitting in your face, you'd probably have to go rub it off with a wire sponge.
"Is this guy crazy?"
"Damn, if you don't want to be a disciple, let me take his place."
"I rate him as stupid."
A group of outer disciples murmured, unable to bear how this guy was wasting his good luck.
Only Wang Kangping was lost in thought.
He thought Tang Yu was a smart and sincere person.
He knew exactly what it meant to be the Santa's disciple, yet he still rejected the temptation and chose a safer solution.
He didn't want the Santa to accept him as a disciple only to regret it later, which would make everyone uncomfortable.
"No wonder Ling Jun thought all of this through, if the Santa realizes his reasoning, she will surely value him even more."
Wang Kangping murmured to himself, looking at Tang Yu with more respect.
Junior Brother Ling, you truly live up to your name.
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