Fell"s heart thumped the moment he sensed a strange change happen in their surroundings. He could feel the s.p.a.ce nearby the elder bend and warp without him making any movement. He had been disappointed when the elder told him he couldn"t help him in his sword way, but the moment he heard him speak about the universal laws, his attention grew to a point where his eyes were fully locked on the elder.His senses extended to their fullest, but because he didn"t dare to anger the elder, he contained himself and only prayed at the outer layer of the elder"s surroundings.
The elder noticed his act, and he couldn"t help but crack a grin when he saw the hungry expression on Fell"s face. He couldn"t help but feel like teaching him everything he knew but stopped himself as he knew that he would never have such an opportunity through battle league. He still promised himself that if someday they met in real life, he would help him if he was troubled.
"The laws of the universe are vast and encompa.s.sing. The ancient named them with several names… Dao, Akashic records, or even Science!", his voice boomed and ingrained itself deeply in Fell"s psyche.
"There is no clear order in their superiority, and any law could be grown to a point where it would attain the top!", as soon as he heard the truth. Fell"s ears ringed, and he felt as if he was going to fall on the ground, but he managed to regain his balance. He was aware that laws could grow, but he hadn"t been aware that every single path could lead to the top.
"From understanding the laws of growth through a plant that pa.s.ses through the four seasons. And comprehending it to the utmost, under the right circ.u.mstances, that law could become the law of life!"
"From understanding a droplet of water, and expending your knowledge from that point. You might attain the same law of life!"
"Those are the laws of the universe! Concepts that had been birthed by this universe and that are at our own disposition to discover and expand beyond their own singular path!"
Fell imagined the view he was being told, and couldn"t help but begin thinking about the direction his law could take.
"During my long life, I"ve heard and seen many things. Fire that didn"t burn, but on the contrary gave life.", he began explaining the many peculiarities. He began sharing his vast experience to open Fell"s eyes in front of the near infinite range of possibilities. Concepts that humans and other life forms had a hard time to imagine.
"Even the three main paths are in the end, different facets of the same coins. Spatial energy appears when s.p.a.ce expands, mental energy appears when the will expands further through practice and epiphanies. The body path is the same, except that with every expansion in strength, there will be a compression to maintain the same physique!"
"This principle can also be expressed through several other cultivation paths that exist in the vast universe. Remember, child, in this world nothing is set in place and everything is possible!", the moment he finished speaking, he looked one last time at Fell before lifting his index finger.
A dot of light oozed out of his finger; Fell was surprised by what he saw as the object was strange beyond anything he had seen in his life. It reflected light and created a soft light that radiated through the surrounding. It gave off the impression that it was volatile and that a single wisp of air could cause it to disperse. Yet, at the same time was similar to a water droplet, in the sense that it had an intrinsic surface tension that kept everything to be pulled in a spherical shape.
The dot of light left the index finger of the elder and hovered quietly toward Fell while seeming as if it could disappear at any moment.
"This is a gift for you. Consider it as karma between us.", the moment he finished, the green light in his eyes died down and disappeared as fast as it appeared. He breathed out and felt like he had done a good job with the youth in front of him. He might not have taught him a technique that would cause direct growth in his strength, but he was sure that expanding his field of view would cause a better effect in the long run.
In the end, there is no better teacher than nature. And being aware that everything could be a possibility was a lesson that he would have yearned to be thought when he was his age. He shoved his palm forward, and the droplet of light touched Fell"s eyebrow and produced a blinding green light. Fell"s avatar"s skin was hydrated as it soaked on the strange substance, then it disappeared with one last ray of light.
"I don"t know if we will ever meet again in the future. But I hope you will keep your mind opened to the vast field of possibilities that exist in our world.", with one last sentence, a windy air current appeared and he disappeared as his body turned a ray of green droplets.
Fell stood in place for a few seconds, before noticing that his body was being transported to another place in the game. He blinked and noticed the familiar fighting platform he had seen many times.
Although every single mountain was nearly identical one to another, the fact that his feet had foiled those tiles for many hours made him immediately recognize the place as his own. He looked around and couldn"t help but let a sigh escape from his lips.
With one last look at the vast fighting platform, he logged out and disappeared from the numerous valleys of . The exchange he had with the elder had opened his eyes, and a strange yearning for adventure began sprouting in his heart.