Liu Xue continued to cultivate with the jade lotus and practice with his wooden sword, under the guidance of Master Li. He gradually improved his spiritual energy and sword skills, and learned more about the cultivation world.
Master Li told him that the cultivation world was divided into three realms: the mortal realm, the immortal realm, and the divine realm. The mortal realm was where Liu Xue lived, and where most people were. It was a realm of low spiritual energy and limited resources, where cultivation was difficult and slow. The immortal realm was where the immortals lived, and where Master Li came from. It was a realm of high spiritual energy and abundant resources, where cultivation was easy and fast. The divine realm was where the gods lived, and where few people could reach. It was a realm of supreme spiritual energy and infinite resources, where cultivation was beyond imagination.
Master Li also told him that the cultivation world was ruled by the Jade Emperor, who was the most powerful immortal in the immortal realm. He had a vast empire that spanned across many worlds, and had countless followers and subordinates. He was revered by some as a benevolent ruler, and feared by others as a tyrannical dictator.
Master Li said that he had once challenged the Jade Emperor, and had lost. He had been a rebel leader who had opposed the Jade Emperor's tyranny, and had gathered many allies and supporters. He had fought against the Jade Emperor's army for many years, until he had reached the jade lotus stage of cultivation. He had then decided to face the Jade Emperor himself, in a final duel.
He had lost the duel, and had barely escaped with his life. He had fled to the mortal realm, where he had hidden in the cave with his jade lotus. He had hoped to recover from his injuries, and to find a successor who could inherit his legacy and continue his fight.
He had waited for a long time, until he had met Liu Xue.
Liu Xue was shocked by Master Li's story. He felt a mix of admiration, curiosity, and sympathy for Master Li. He also felt a sense of awe and fear towards the Jade Emperor. He wondered what kind of person he was, and what kind of power he had.
He asked Master Li if he would ever meet the Jade Emperor.
"Maybe you will, maybe you won't." Master Li said cryptically.
"What do you mean?" Liu Xue asked.
"I mean that it depends on your fate." Master Li said.
"My fate?" Liu Xue asked.
"Yes, your fate. Your destiny. Your karma. Whatever you want to call it. It is something that is beyond your control, but also influenced by your choices. It is something that can bring you fortune or misfortune, happiness or sorrow, life or death."
"How can I know my fate?" Liu Xue asked.
"You can't know your fate for sure. You can only guess it from some signs and clues. You can also try to change it with your actions and decisions." Master Li said.
"Can you tell me my fate?" Liu Xue asked.
"I can try to tell you some possibilities, but I can't guarantee their accuracy or certainty." Master Li said.
"Please tell me." Liu Xue said eagerly.
"Very well. I'll tell you what I see." Master Li said.
He closed his eyes, and focused on Liu Xue's aura. He saw some images flash in his mind.
He saw Liu Xue leaving the cave, and traveling across the mortal realm. He saw him meeting various people, some friendly, some hostile. He saw him joining a sect, learning new skills, making new friends. He saw him rising in ranks, gaining fame, attracting attention.
He saw him encountering enemies, facing dangers, overcoming challenges. He saw him fighting battles, winning wars, achieving victories.
He saw him reaching higher stages of cultivation, unlocking new abilities, discovering new secrets
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He saw him leaving the mortal realm, entering the immortal realm. He saw him exploring new worlds, encountering new beings. He saw him joining a faction, following a leader, serving a cause.
He saw him meeting the Jade Emperor.