I Can See Your Combat Power-Chapter 1933 - 362: The Peerless Four Talents

Dragon Continent Calendar Year 1797, Winter

Humans are incredibly forgetful creatures, and this forgetfulness has similar effects on good matters and bad alike.

So if one wishes to maintain a habit, it can only be done through repeated practice to deepen memory.

Yet, human nature also contains the genes of laziness and indulgence, which leads to proverbs like "It takes three years to learn good habits, but only three days to learn bad ones."

This is because things that promise long-term benefits are usually painful, such as cultivation, frugality, and self-restraint.

The same applies to our thoughts; knowing the vastness of the universe doesn’t change anything. If you can’t find a solution, why not just live your small life happily?

Being accustomed is a skill that all animals possess, with the Human Race being particularly adept.

Hence, for many people in Xiling, the dean’s second lesson was merely more fodder for conversation.

As for various sects, aside from those like the Xu Clan that maintain good relations, the others remained silent, as if holding back to watch Unparalleled Academy become a laughingstock.

Tang Luo didn’t mind the rumors and silent observation from the outside world, for truths that transcend time are always held by a select few until proven.

Most people’s supposed thinking is merely a muddled reaction to current emotions.

Like a talented person who only worries about having no place to go, without realizing the root issue lies in where they came from; or like someone who wants to get rich, who only laments not having a source of wealth, without knowing that prosperity depends on where the wealth goes.

This shallowness is widespread, not just among common people, but also among those in upper positions.

Ruling over subordinates as if they were pigs and dogs, thinking that as long as there is no excessive exploitation and oppression, they are considered wise lords.

Groups like these can only see immediate benefits and fail to notice changes in the world, and are destined not to become the driving force of success.

Thus, the future of Unparalleled Academy lies in the hands of the disciples on the mountain behind, and the children still studying at the academy.

Naturally, Tang Luo focused more attention on Red Cloud Mountain, because he wanted to see if those who had awakened to the meaning of life could continue to practice it.

After all, most people in the world are too "smart," thinking that knowing equates to doing, but not realizing that the real challenge is in practicing.

Therefore, when interacting with people, it is crucial not only to listen to what they say, but also to observe how they act.

From this perspective, the disciples on the mountain behind performed well, being tempered by the Heart-testing Cloud Ladder and Bitter God Detachment Skill, their strong and resilient mental power gave them a significant advantage in implementing my philosophy.

In simpler terms, as long as their goals are clear, these children are ruthless enough toward themselves.

Among these ruthless people, Tang Luo was most satisfied with Yang Fan, Pei Mu, Tang Tianyu, and Tang Nianfan.

No need to mention Yang Fan, a born martial artist, who finds pleasure in martial arts, and whose intentions and actions are nearly in harmony with the Way.

After being awakened by Yang Fan, Tang Tianyu finally learned to tame his jealousy, no longer focusing his attention on useless places, but instead progressing in the most comfortable way for himself, advancing rapidly.

Tang Nianfan’s situation was similar; after witnessing the vastness of heaven and earth, not only was he not overwhelmed, he was even more inspired, as if fueled by adrenaline, practicing daily until exhausted, then gazing up at the starry sky, with the flame of ambition burning fiercely in his eyes.

These three were expected joys, but Pei Mu was an unexpected joy. Like Mu Man, this proud and arrogant inner disciple had always aimed to surpass the Tang Family’s disciples.

However, after Mu Man realized the meaning of life, this young lad suddenly gained insight too, beginning to contemplate the significance of the martial path and cultivation. Even more remarkably, despite the turmoil within, he remained outwardly calm, diligently practicing daily, showing no signs of turmoil.

This inner grace is rarely seen among martial artists, so when Tang Luo noticed it, he included him in the list of those to see the world.

Indeed, this trip to Zhongzhou is different from the scale of the first and second lessons. Including Tang Xing, who is about to breakthrough, this list to see the world only consists of five people.

The rest were sent to different places by him.

For example, some disciples who believe the meaning of life is unrestricted dominance have been arranged to see the world in places like Beimang, where banditry is rampant, their aim being to protect tribal villages.

Sometimes people set a wrong goal simply because their perspective is too limited, only seeing the benefits of their choice.

But often, by merely shifting perspective, one can change from liking to hating.

Just like lawlessness brings joy, but if one is taken advantage of or exploited by those lawless, it’s unlikely they would still appreciate it.

Similarly, some people think the meaning of life is pleasures and indulgence; for them, the destination is Siam Wine Country, full of dancers and fine wines, to see how many wallow in regret amidst extreme decadence.

Those who prefer opulence are sent to barren places;

Those who prefer serenity are sent to bustling areas;

Those with a cold and harsh temperament are sent to simple and honest villages;

Those with upright hearts are placed in the ghostly Asura grounds!

Since the goal is to see the world, they must witness the opposite of their desired meaning.

This is, one yin and one yang called the Way.

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Leaving Red Cloud Mountain, passing through the Vimochitta Plains and crossing over Xiehe’s oldest and countless miles-long Gogong Mountain Range, one arrives at Xiehe’s most affluent Zhongzhou.

But towering divine mountains reach the sky, with violent winds and thunder persisting year-round, proving challenging even for cultivators. What’s worse is when they’ve finally climbed over a peak without a visible top and descended, they see layers of despair stretching ahead.

The five disciples in the list never expected the first hurdle of seeing the world would be climbing mountains and crossing ridges.

The Tang Family disciples who once cultivated in Ying City’s snowy mountains naturally knew the challenges, but Yang Fan and Pei Mu did not, as most martial artists believe as long as Spiritual Energy circulates continuously in the body, they can resist both cold and heat.

Thus, compared to Tang Xing, Tang Nianfan, and Tang Tianyu, who were wrapped up like bears, Yang Fan and Pei Mu’s preparations seemed inadequate. Their cotton clothes, cotton hats, and cotton shoes were no match for the mountain’s chill winds.

The biting cold wind seemed capable of penetrating through the gaps in their clothes, chilling to the bone.

Moreover, they weren’t sure if it was an illusion; they only felt their clothes growing heavier, with Spiritual Energy and breathing feeling insufficient. Knowing that going further would spell disaster, Tang Xing immediately called a halt and decisively descended the mountain.

Upon reaching the campground at the foot of the mountain, Yang Fan and Pei Mu discovered it wasn’t an illusion, their cotton clothes and pants had frozen into ice shells, and removing their clothes revealed bodies turned blue and purple from the cold.

And Tang Nianfan and Tang Tianyu weren’t much better off, though they had some experience, Ying City’s snowy mountain was incomparable to the divine peaks of Gogong.

The animal skin pants, thick felt gloves, shoes, and hats that performed well in Yuanzhou were all frozen into ice lumps, especially the large cloak meant for warmth. When it was removed, it shattered on the ground, leaving Tang Nianfan and Tang Tianyu dumbfounded.

"This was a cloak made from thick bear skin, to freeze like this, how come you’re unscathed, leader?"