Heaven Seizing Supreme Dan . . .
In this moment, Cha Eun Xiao experienced a profound sense of elevation in his consciousness.
Master Bai's imposing presence had weighed heavily upon Cha Eun Xiao since his arrival, casting him into an uncomfortable position of subservience. He found the oppressive atmosphere stifling, a feeling he was compelled to address. Suppressing his emotions would only lead to festering inner wounds that were difficult to heal.
But as Cha Eun Xiao finally expressed the sentiments that had been brewing deep within him, he felt a powerful transformation within his own state of mind.
Master Bai raised his eyebrows in an expression of surprise, resembling two ethereal cyan dragons taking flight. His gaze was fixed upon Cha Eun Xiao, seemingly lost in contemplation.
Yet, there was a hint of disappointment in Master Bai's eyes, barely perceptible to others.
[As I suspected...
This man embodies the legendary Loyal Bayard.
I had believed him to be someone else, but that individual could never possess such a state of mind.
He cannot be the one I have been seeking for so long.
In other words... my search ends in disappointment once more.]
Master Bai lowered his head, his tone a mixture of mockery and respect as he lightly remarked, "Although I find myself in disagreement with your stance, and hold disdain for your perspective, I understand the principles upon which your choices and convictions are founded."
Cha Eun Xiao mulled over the cryptic thoughts that had crossed his mind, responding in a measured manner, "I comprehend your position, and I thank you."
Master Bai offered a wry smile, cutting straight to the matter at hand. "Now, let us turn our attention to your issue. I have no interest in hearing about your 'country' or 'home.' I wish to know what basis you have for making me believe in your capabilities."
Cha Eun Xiao returned the smile. "Both you and Lady Wan-Er are masters of cultivation with profound insights. You are among the most experienced individuals in the world. If my sole reliance were on these supreme dan beads, it would indeed be a laughable proposition. While these supreme-level dan beads may bear the title 'divine,' it's just that—a title. There is no guarantee they would prove effective in treating your condition."
Master Bai's smile was inscrutable. "Well done, you've cleared the first hurdle. If you had claimed confidence solely due to those supreme dan beads, I would have had to dismiss you."
It was a cryptic remark that could be interpreted in various ways, suggesting either expulsion from the room or something far graver.
Cha Eun Xiao responded with a gracious smile. "I am honored by your approval. Your affliction is a divine punishment, impervious to any medicine or healing arts in this world. But I wonder if you're familiar with the Heaven Seizing Supreme Dan?"
Master Bai's eyes ignited with curiosity as he enunciated each word, "Heaven Seizing Supreme Dan?"
Cha Eun Xiao nodded slowly. "Precisely, the Heaven Seizing Supreme Dan."
Master Bai exhaled deeply and admitted, "Now, I am starting to believe."
Wan-Er's excitement caused a faint blush to grace her cheeks.
[He is indeed mentioning the Heaven Seizing Supreme Dan!]
A mutual understanding passed between Master Bai and Wan-Er, as if they had both suddenly grasped the truth.
In reality, they should have considered this possibility long ago. If a man could create so many varieties of supreme dan, he might also possess the knowledge to craft the legendary Heaven Seizing Supreme Dan. It was a logical inference.
Yet, they had overlooked this possibility amid trivial details.
It wasn't Master Bai's fault, for such a supreme dan had not made an appearance in tens of thousands of years across all realms. It existed solely in myths and fairy tales.
"In truth, the Heaven Seizing Supreme Dan is not as extraordinary as its name suggests. Its effects are merely average," Cha Eun Xiao explained with a smile. "Long ago, there was a remarkably skilled individual who had committed countless wrongs. His only son suffered from Jing and Mai atrophy, rendering him unable to practice martial arts. He was destined to die before the age of eighteen."
Master Bai maintained a serene smile, fully aware of the story Cha Eun Xiao was weaving.
He could recite this narrative by heart, yet he allowed Cha Eun Xiao to continue.
"This great individual possessed extraordinary capabilities. He possessed the insight to divine his son's fate, revealing that the illness afflicting his child was a consequence of his own bloodstained hands. The deaths caused by his actions, directly or indirectly, weighed heavily upon him. Consequently, his son's affliction was deemed divine retribution."
"Indeed, the divine punishment," Master Bai interjected.
"Exactly," Cha Eun Xiao affirmed. "This ailment was inherent in the boy from birth, but for ordinary folks, it appeared as an incurable malady. However, to those in the know, it was a divine chastisement."
Cha Eun Xiao proceeded, "Every individual eventually reaps what they sow during their lifetime; it's an inevitability. While one may escape the consequences for a time due to various circumstances, divine punishment will invariably befall their descendants."
Cha Eun Xiao nodded in agreement as Master Bai elaborated, "Precisely."
Master Bai continued, "The great man in this tale was well aware of the underlying cause of his son's suffering. Before resorting to divination, he had already exhausted numerous conventional treatments without success. Therefore, he embarked on a desperate quest to seek unconventional remedies. He traversed countless realms, using his healing skills to save innumerable lives. Perhaps his selflessness touched the gods, for it was during his efforts to aid a desperate patient in another realm that he chanced upon a unique method to craft a dan bead—one that could elicit happiness from the depths of despair. He crafted it and, in the process, discovered a potential cure for his son."
"The great man experienced a revelation. He realized that he didn't need to scour countless realms for exotic ingredients to cure his son. Instead, he needed to address the issue at its source. He had to create a special dan bead capable of opposing divine will, one that would penetrate deep into the Jing and Mai, gradually dispelling the divine reverse impact."
"The required ingredients for this dan bead were not particularly rare. However, there was one crucial caveat—it had to reach the supreme level and maintain peak quality."
Master Bai emphasized, "If it did not attain the supreme level, it could not be deemed a Heaven Seizing Supreme Dan; creating anything less would be a waste of time and resources."
"In truth," Cha Eun Xiao elucidated, "the distinction of 'supreme' within the term 'supreme dan bead' derives from its ability to generate the essence of rebirth—a capability absent in dan beads of lower levels. Only supreme dan beads at the pinnacle of the supreme level possess the innate ability to produce this essence, which combats the celestial laws. This gradual healing from the heavenly malady is what defines the Heaven Seizing Supreme Dan. In essence, there exists no other level for this dan bead; it is solely of supreme stature."