The Way of The Dao

"And in answer to your question, yes." Ling Tian answered Mu Shen's question: "In terms of rank and classification, that man was much higher than me."

What?

Higher than Ling Tian?!

Ling Tian smiled ironically at everyone's expressions. He considered it normal. Even if he were in their place, he could have the same expression as them. This world does not know the cultivators.

"How high?" Tang Jingtian asked with interest.

Even Long Yuyin, Mu Shuiruo, and Mu Shen were interested in what Ling Tian was saying.

Only Lan Yin continued to happily eat the food that Ling Tian served on her plate each time, just enough to keep her body strong and healthy.

"Mmm." Ling Tian frowned while thinking about how to describe the power difference of the Foundation Establishment and Nascent Soul stages.

"If we put it in the classification that you have... it would be as if he were a 'Legend rank', while I am a 'Black rank'... or even less." Ling Tian spoke after thinking for several seconds.

The difference between each major and minor realm is big, especially when entering the next major realm.

Someone in the Foundation Establishment stage is barely considered a cultivator, as he has entered the path of cultivation and is building his base for future cultivation by removing impurities completely from his body.

The Golden Core stage is when they form their own inner core, building a good and solid foundation for the future higher realms.

To enter the realm of the Nascent Soul, one would need the understanding and the power of one's self, to break the nucleus into an embryo and eventually form the Nascent Soul.

In short, they are worlds of power differences from the Foundation Establishment stage to the Nascent Soul stage.

However, because Ling Tian is an Immortal, his cultivation essence was transformed into immortal essence since he ascended to the Immortal World, allowing him to break the limitations and shackles by fighting cultivators from higher realms. Hence why he was able to win against a stage of the Nascent Soul with his current cultivation, in addition to his vast experience in combat over millennia.

It goes without saying that his double cultivation with Yun Mengxin also gave him great benefits, refining his immortal essence, making it stronger.

Huh?

WHAT!

Everyone opened their eyes to the shock after several seconds of understanding Ling Tian's response.

That was impossible!

"Y-you're not kidding, are you, brother?" Tang Jingtian asked with a dazed look.

He was no exception. Everyone was stunned.

"The Master is very strong, the strongest in the whole world!" Lan Yin shouted with euphoria and joy, expressing that her Master was the strongest of all. To her, Ling Tian was very powerful.

Ling Tian smiled sweetly and patted Lan Yin's head, making her close her eyes and enjoy his caress while she smiling happily.

"Haah... Just so you understand, because of some things, even though my strength might be classified as 'Black rank', my true strength would be on par with 'Emperor rank' or 'Legend rank'." Ling Tian knew that they couldn't believe it, so he said some other things so that they could assimilate it.

"Oh." Tang Jingtian nodded foolishly after seeing that Ling Tian was not joking.

How powerful was Ling Tian that he could stand up to others who were 'stronger than him' and be victorious?

"So is there anything beyond the Divine rank?"

An expectant voice was heard several seconds later.

Ling Tian turned to see Long Yuyin, who was looking at him with obvious adoration and admiration.

Long Yuyin felt her heart begin to beat faster the longer Ling Tian watched her.

Ling Tian watched her for several seconds while thinking ironically, 'When it comes to strength, she really takes an instant interest in it.'

"Mn." Ling Tian nodded after several seconds.

Everyone else was shaken with euphoria at the knowledge that there was something beyond the Divine rank, but...

If the Legend rank was too difficult to achieve, then...

How long would it take them to reach beyond the Divine rank as Ling Tian?

The only one who knew about the cultivation was Lan Yin, but she would always listen to her Master, therefore, she would never tell what she knows without his permission. She continued to enjoy her food.

"Brother... How could you surpass the Divine rank? ... Are you really a God?" The important question that Tang Jingtian had within him was finally released, eagerly awaiting the answer that Ling Tian would give him.

Everyone looked fervently at Ling Tian.

Ling Tian smiled, not knowing whether to laugh or cry at the expressions everyone had.

"Do you want to have the same power as me?

After several seconds of thought, Ling Tian finally spoke, but did not answer them, but instead asked them a question.

It took several seconds to understand Ling Tian's question and then they were shocked by what he said.

Wanting to have the same power as Ling Tian?

To reach and even surpass the Divine rank?

Of course!

Each of them nodded unconsciously as they thought about having the same power as Ling Tian.

Ling Tian observed the look of joy in each one's expectations about wanting to be stronger.

After all, he would teach Mu Shuiruo about cultivation, she is his woman after all. Then Mu Shen would come in too. They would become his family.

Tang Jingtian is his sworn brother along with Mu Shen, so after thinking about it, Ling Tian thought about teaching him too. He had already met enough of their personalities by now, so there would be no problem. Besides, Tang Jingtian is Tang Wanying's brother, therefore, Ling Tian already considered Tang Wanying as his future woman also after her confession to him.

Ling Tian had absolute confidence in Yun Mengxin, so he knew that Yun Mengxin would think about who to teach cultivation to her family.

After all, Ling Tian would return to the Immortal World and doesn't know if the Laws of Time are in synchrony in both worlds. A decade there could be a century in this small world.

Ling Tian turned to see Long Yuyin secretly. He knew that Long Yuyin could be somewhat stubborn, but he also decided to teach her. She was also very helpful in buying several seconds of time before he came to save them in the middle of the city. He also had some confidence in her now.

"So get a good rest today and see you tomorrow morning." Ling Tian spoke while taking a piece of cloth and gently cleaning some small traces of food that Lan Yin had around her mouth: "But don't tell anyone about this for now."

Everyone assured that they would arrive early tomorrow. Their faces showed enthusiasm. Ling Tian told them more or less what time they should arrive.

"See you tomorrow, Master." Long Yuyin was the last to say goodbye after hugging Mu Shuiruo and Lan Yin. She didn't dare hug Ling Tian to say goodbye.

Ling Tian stared at Long Yuyin, making her run away with her heart beating fast. Ling Tian smiled maliciously at her reaction.

Ling Tian proceeded to clean up everything in the kitchen that he had used. Mu Shuiruo tried to tell him that she would do it, but Ling Tian wouldn't let her, so she could rest too. Unable to help Ling Tian, Mu Shuiruo decided to take a bath.

"Yinyin, go change into your most comfortable sleeping clothes so you can sleep early." Ling Tian patted Lan Yin's head.

"En!" Lan Yin nodded and ran out to change into her pajamas.

Sitting on a large rock outside in the courtyard, Mu Shen was telling Ling Tian a few more things about everything he knew about the city.

The night was already upon them.

Soft steps approaching were heard and both turned to look.

Mu Shuiruo had come out in gorgeous pajamas that enhanced her beauty and increased her elegance, expressing to the night that she was a Moon Maiden.

Her gaze was on Ling Tian, shyly approaching him with a happy smile.