Chapter 158 – Emotions Intertwine to Comprehend Clarity

When Ye Kuang witnessed Wuxin’s entire battle process with his own eyes, an inexplicable impulse seemed to arise within his heart.

To be honest, he couldn’t pinpoint exactly where this feeling came from, but he deeply understood it was a mixture of longing and urgency.

It could be summarized in just two words!

Grow stronger!

Grow stronger!!

Grow stronger!!!

As these two words echoed repeatedly in his heart, he found himself completely unable to resist this urge!

Ye Kuang’s blood gradually grew hotter, the boiling life force within him providing power while simultaneously flooding his mind and coursing through every limb and bone.

This inexplicable feeling was a roar of frustration at his own powerlessness; this emotion was resentment and dissatisfaction over his inability to avenge his great grievance.

Did he envy Wuxin?

How could he not envy him!

Did he feel helpless facing the enemy’s strength?

The answer was equally obvious!

Ye Kuang had never experienced such intense feelings before – so urgent, with growing stronger being the only solution.

Just as the saying goes: With a fierce tiger in one’s heart, once confusion is dispelled, one can roar through the mountain forests and awe all directions!

Thump! Thump! Thump!

As his heartbeat gradually accelerated and his boiling blood grew hotter, he finally achieved complete enlightenment.

Though the world may be full of countless difficulties and obstacles, these are no reason for a person to submit to fate.

Even though there will always be someone stronger, and mountains will always be surpassed by higher peaks, if one refuses to remain a frog at the bottom of a well, then one must summon fighting spirit and charge forward against all odds.

Without knowledge, without awareness, without sensation, and without self.

Ye Kuang didn’t understand what state he was currently in, but he deeply understood that these intertwined emotions in his heart made him urgently seek an answer.

As his dantian began to surge, his entire body filled with violent energy, not only clearing all his meridians beyond the Ren and Du channels but also breaking through into an illusory land.

That was precisely the void within his heart!

When the boundless True Qi broke through into this space, it gave rise to an unrealistic notion in him.

Between heaven and earth, he was the master!

Though the path ahead led to an unpredictable realm beyond, this now became the direction he would advance toward.

Enlightenment means creating something from nothing.

When this void land was gradually filled, the intertwined emotions in his heart finally erupted completely!

In this life, regardless of how rugged the path may be, this moment was truly real.

The gradual emergence of power, the clearing of his mental state, even the emptiness in his heart being filled – this complex mixture of feelings brought him indescribable exhilaration.

This made Ye Kuang recall his past.

From considering himself a parasite of society, not worrying about daily necessities, completely unaware of his own limitations, and muddling through life… to experiencing spiritual elevation after saving a life, accidentally meeting Sage Qiankun, and learning the ultimate technique…

Then from an ignorant youth who came to understand the true nature of the world, through countless battles and repeated victories, which eventually led to his prolonged emptiness.

Now, with higher realms beyond and stronger masters above, Ye Kuang was coming to fully realize just how insignificant he was.

Time and again choosing to survive under powerful enemies, even though he unexpectedly gained some strength, when truly facing strong opponents in battle, the outcome remained the same.

Thinking of this, Ye Kuang ignited with a primal ferocity.

The innate ferocity inherent in all mortals from birth!In an instant, the Elder’s words suddenly echoed in his ears, resounding so loudly it felt as if old scenes were replaying before his eyes.

“With the Mortal World as their companion throughout life, no one can escape the seven emotions and six desires. Some people comprehend miracles only after suffering heavy blows, while others grasp emptiness through life-and-death separations. It cannot be ruled out that emptiness is realized through human emotions, but how exactly one comprehends it depends on personal knowledge, feelings, insights, and gains.”

Ye Kuang’s tangled emotions could no longer be restrained, completely transforming into a wildfire that blazed fiercely.

His hatred for enemies, his frustration at his own weakness… all these emotions converged into the raging Qi Sea within his heart.

When a trace of power returned to his palm, it spread like wildfire, becoming unstoppable.

The strong possess unwavering conviction, while the weak naturally harbor an unyielding spirit…

The strength he sought, it seemed, was not merely about immediate power enhancement, but rather the belief in being invincible both now and in the future, along with the ambition to stand supreme between heaven and earth, undefeated in all battles.

As the saying goes: No matter how strong you are, I will be stronger!

Ye Kuang: “Urgh… Ah… Roar!”

His roar erupted unexpectedly, louder than a sudden thunderclap on calm land. Not only did it disperse the surrounding noise and chaos, but it also drowned out the fierce collision between Wuxin and the other two.

The boiling passion coursing through his veins enabled him to rise to his feet once more.

Despite the waves of stinging pain, Ye Kuang’s proud and imposing demeanor remained unchanged.

Pop!

Under his powerful conviction, it was like a drop of liquid rippling across a calm lake, awakening the long-dormant tiger within.

Ye Kuang had actually broken through!

The tangled emotions in his heart and the series of heavy blows he had endured acted like a heavy rain irrigating his heart, giving rise to new, vibrant vitality.

Wuxin and the other two inevitably halted their movements, turning their gazes toward him one after another.

It could be said that, in that brief moment, the expressions on their faces were identical, as if they were being surrounded by an unknown creature.

The inexplicable chill that ran through their bodies unmistakably originated from their innate, primordial instincts.

Trembling!

The dangerous aura lingering in the surroundings spread like the natural intimidation a top predator exudes over lower beings in the food chain.

At that moment, Ma Jiazhen naturally understood the gravity of the situation.

Considering that Ye Kuang had been able to contend with him even before his breakthrough, now that he had broken through…

Yuan Jiagu: “Brother Ma, let’s go, quickly!”

As he spoke, Yuan Jiagu suddenly chose to break through the door and flee.

Having lived to Yuan Jiagu’s age, he naturally understood the current situation. Dealing with Monk Wuxin alone was already difficult, and if Ye Kuang joined the fray, even four Elders might not be a match for their combined strength.

Ma Jiazhen: “Damn it!”

At that moment, Ye Kuang suddenly fixed his gaze on them, watching helplessly as the two figures fled into the distance.

In contrast, Wuxin was inexplicably astonished, clearly unable to comprehend how an ordinary person with no foundation in Martial Studies could break through to the state of emptiness.

“Amitabha, congratulations, Benefactor Ye. You have broken through.”

Hearing this, Ye Kuang couldn’t help but freeze, murmuring to himself involuntarily, “Is this the state of emptiness?”

“Uh-hah… Hahaha…”

But suddenly, he burst into wild laughter.After an unknown length of time, the laughter abruptly ceased. A wave of exhaustion washed over him, causing his legs to buckle beneath him as he collapsed to the ground.

“What’s happening?” Ye Kuang asked with immense confusion.

Wuxin chanted, “Amitabha, how lamentable! Patron, you have overexerted your vital energy. This is also because you previously failed to consume spirit-enhancing treasures to fortify your vitality. Such a reaction is entirely normal!”

Then his tone shifted gravely as he continued, “However, the fact that you managed to break through to the Clarity Realm under such circumstances indirectly demonstrates that Patron Ye is truly a heaven-sent prodigy.”