Chapter 370: Passing On Ones Legacy (1/2)
”What do you mean? What is the Elder doing?”
Ming Yue looked at the house worriedly before flipping towards Matron Shuang. The latter was more resolute although, there was sadness in her eyes.
”This is something only those who have reached the highest level of Dao Mastery can do. They can pass it on to another”, she explained.
”Such a thing can happen?”
Ming Yue was shocked, she had never thought it to be possible but Matrong Shuang confirmed it.
”Daos are separated into three categories: Minor, Major, and Grand. That is determined by the rarity and strength of it. Wind, Sword, Metal, these are basic Daos for they are basic concepts. Something like Life and Death, Balance, Eternity, these are considered Grand Daos. Above these daos is True Dao, where one's understanding and comprehension allows them to form their own unique Dao. In this case, Elder Shuang's True Dao is the Dao of Flourishing Life.”
”But a True Dao is not the end, that is the stage where one finds their path. To walk this path to the very end is the final stage. That is called the Trancendant Dao, where one gains complete mastery over their Dao, complete control. And if they so wish, they can pass it on but this is akin to passing on their legacy.”
It was then that the Matron transformed into her Hel-Fire Dragon form, watching as the emerald light slowly dimmed.
”If they do choose to do this, it means one thing, they are prepared to die.”
When the light was gone, the Elder walked out, carrying an unconscious Hua Xiong in his arms. He approached Ming Yue and held Hua Xiong out for her to carry.
”Take her and leave this place. Go back to the human settlements, where you will both be safe.”
His voice was especially soft though it was a bit weak as well.
”But what about you? What about Matron Shuang?”
He smiled and looked towards the Hel-Fire Dragon.
”I will make an opportunity for you. Use it and leave after, do not try to save me.”
The Matron looked at him, grumbling in protest but it was then that the Elder's face was firm.
”Don't, just leave”, he answered.
”You know I can't do that. The others will come out as well. This is our home and it has been for hundreds of years.”
Elder Shu was silent, his eyes were somewhat empty.
”So be it, let's move then.”
Before Ming Yue could even utter another word, the pair left and this once bustling village was empty and quiet. The young woman stood there silently, looking around this lifeless place. Then she studied Hua Xiong, whose face was peacefully asleep, breathing ever so slowly. She was safe although, Ming Yue could sense the increase in her strength, a change in her energy.
”We should go”, Xue Yue said, ”Lingering here any longer will be dangerous.”
Ming Yue looked around and left quietly. Xue Yue was right, she couldn't stay here any longer. Strangely enough, the forest was just as quiet, no beast was here.
Where could they have gone? Escaped the forest? Or had they gone to to defend it instead?
She only moved quickly, bringing Hua Xiong away.
”When I send her off, I'm going back.”
She made up her mind then and there.
”What? That's insane. What can you do against an army of demons?” Xue Yue asked.
”Don't even try. You are not the one in control, Xue Yue.”
”I am only here to make sure you are alive. Even when you felt that hesitation, that doubt, I helped to clear it away because that would have hastened your own end. I was born out of your desire to survive, Ming Yue.”
”And you are the one who told me to use my instincts.”
”This is not instinct! This is just idiocy, Ming Yue! Use your instincts in a fight, utilize your killing intent, battle to survive.”
”Then this is a fight.”
”No, this is a war. And this is more than helping Hua Xiong, this is about what that demon said to you, isn't it?”
Xue Yue went straight to the point, forcing her counterpart to go silent.