My gorgeous wife Chapter 1975 - 1943: The Slow-Witted Disciple

Mingmeng stood as a formidable figure, a powerhouse within the Palm Realm. Yet, even before him, Guangming was recognized as a genuine genius.

Should the Nether River possess its own sentience, and if Guangming were its architect, then it was undeniable that he had achieved true success in future generations. Furthermore, upon his success, it was logical he would have utilized the Path of Reincarnation to ascend into the ranks of Palm Realm experts. However, in later epochs, Li Chen had never encountered the names of these powerhouses – neither Mingmeng nor Guangming.

Their existence, along with related events, remained absent even from ancient records, as though an unseen force had meticulously purged all traces. Since entering this Ancient Supreme Asura Realm, Li Chen had only encountered one individual he might possibly identify.

Naturally, this was merely his conjecture.

"The Path of Reincarnation is indeed one of the most challenging laws to grasp. Brother Guang's ambition to achieve Dao through reincarnation speaks volumes of his extraordinary nature," Li Chen couldn't help but vocalize.

Throughout his cultivation journey, Li Chen found that once he studied any law even a few times, he could begin applying it independently. Yet, with the Reincarnation Law, despite multiple encounters, he hadn't even brushed against its threshold, underscoring its profound difficulty.

"You are unaware?" Hearing Li Chen's statement, Guangming appeared taken aback, his gaze fixing on Li Chen with distinct curiosity.

"Unaware of what?" Li Chen responded, equally surprised.

"Ah, indeed." Guangming suddenly seemed to recall, tapping his forehead. "I had momentarily forgotten that Wuju mentioned Brother Li, you are not native to the Supreme Asura Realm."

Gazing at Li Chen, Guangming revealed a rather self-satisfied smile. "The entirety of the Supreme Asura Realm is aware that I am the proprietor of the Supreme Treasure, the Six Paths Reincarnation Disk!"

"The Six Paths Reincarnation Disk?!" Even Li Chen, typically composed, couldn't suppress his astonishment upon hearing the artifact's name.

"Precisely." Guangming affirmed with a proud demeanor, showing no apprehension of Li Chen harboring covetous thoughts. He casually added, "While the Reincarnation Law isn't among the most potent laws, it is undoubtedly among the most arduous to comprehend. Without the Six Paths Reincarnation Disk, I would not have dared to establish my Dao upon the foundation of the Reincarnation Law."

Did Li Chen desire the Six Paths Reincarnation Disk? Absolutely.

Among the grand Supreme Treasures, if there was one Li Chen currently craved above all else, it was the Six Paths Reincarnation Disk. This desire stemmed from a profound personal objective: to resurrect those lost to the past.

To achieve this monumental task, not only a substantial quantity of resources and meticulous preparation were required, but also an element of paramount importance: the Reincarnation Law itself.

For the Reincarnation Law, no vessel could be more fitting than the Six Paths Reincarnation Disk. Moreover, Li Chen felt a strong conviction that once he possessed this artifact, he could undoubtedly master the true Reincarnation Law within a brief timeframe!

"A true Supreme Treasure, no doubt," Li Chen's expression conveyed a hint of envy. "I have long heard tales of the magnificence of Supreme Treasures. Might I inquire if Brother Guang would permit me a brief viewing of the Six Paths Reincarnation Disk? Please do not misunderstand, Brother Guang, my intention is solely to observe."

However, upon hearing Li Chen's request, Guangming responded with a wry smile and a shake of his head. "Truthfully, considering Brother Li's esteemed status, I would not be so ungenerous as to refuse if you wished to borrow the Six Paths Reincarnation Disk."

"But, upon arriving at Penglai Celestial Island, I entrusted the Six Paths Reincarnation Disk to my rather foolish disciple for safekeeping. I had foreseen that he would soon encounter a grave peril, and thus lent him the artifact to ensure his protection."

Hearing this explanation, Li Chen could only offer a rueful smile and a nod of his head.

What else could he possibly say?

Under different circumstances, Li Chen would have certainly suspected Guangming of fabricating an excuse to evade lending the treasure. However, Zhuo Wuju had previously mentioned the unique nature of Penglai Celestial Island – a sanctuary accessible only to those with unblemished hearts. Furthermore, Li Chen observed Guangming's eyes, finding them entirely clear, devoid of any semblance of impurity.

Therefore... Guangming might indeed be speaking the truth.

With a faint smile, Li Chen clasped his hands together. "Brother Guang is truly remarkable, already having taken a disciple. I presume this disciple must possess quite impressive innate talent as well."

Yet, to Li Chen's surprise, Guangming shook his head even more emphatically.

Li Chen blinked, taken aback. "Could it be that Brother Guang's disciple possesses only mediocre talent?"

"It surpasses mediocrity by a vast margin," Guangming's expression was difficult to describe. "He exhibits the poorest talent I have ever witnessed, the slowest wit. I am merely grateful that he has not yet managed to infuriate me to death."

"Then, may I ask why you would take on such a disciple, Brother Guang?"

Guangming shook his head, stating, "It is merely that the child leads a difficult existence. Born into a non-cultivating family of unremarkable standing, his life was predetermined for an early demise, burdened by the White Tiger Death Sha constellation. Soon after his birth, he was the unwitting cause of his mother’s death, and thereafter, his family members began to perish under mysterious circumstances, one by one. Eventually, he was forsaken in the wilderness by his own kin; it was by sheer chance that I happened upon the little one and took him in."

"While I myself am unaffected by tragic curses, is Guangming not considered a refined gentleman amongst the younger generation? I do, on occasion, mingle with celestial maidens, do I not? Should such a youngling of ambiguous origins reside in my home, people might mistakenly believe I have inexplicably fathered a child! Thus, I was compelled to accept the little one as my disciple."

"In truth, my initial intention was to groom him as my successor. However... regrettably, his aptitude for cultivation is lamentably poor. Even I cannot fathom the existence of such inferior potential in this world."

As Guangming spoke, the former cheerfulness noticeably diminished, and a sigh escaped his lips.

"Is it truly that dire?" Li Chen inquired, unable to suppress his curiosity.

The Supreme Asura Realm, unlike the Heaven Realm, relies less critically on inherent talent in Martial Cultivation, does it not?

"It’s not merely bad; it's utterly abysmal!" Guangming declared with a dejected tone. "Eventually, I simply bestowed a name upon the child, harboring a slim hope that he might one day undergo a transformation."

"And what name did Brother Guang bestow upon him?" Li Chen asked, mindful that Guangming had not brought the Six Paths Reincarnation Disk. He adjusted his demeanor, recognizing their conversation had shifted to a more informal exchange.

"Great Fool!" Guangming pronounced gloomily. "My hope is that he might one day achieve true wisdom, akin to a fool's simplicity. If not, taking on such a disciple could very well tarnish my reputation earned over a lifetime."

"Great Fool, a fitting name indeed." Li Chen remarked with a smile, though a curious glint flickered within his eyes.

"What is fitting about it? Brother Li, please feel free to mock me if you so desire," Guangming replied sulkily.

"Haha, let us set that aside for now." Li Chen chuckled, lightly patting Guangming’s shoulder. "Brother Guang's comprehension of the Reincarnation Dao is a commendable feat. I have a proposition: how about we engage in a friendly spar?"

Upon hearing Li Chen's suggestion, Guangming’s eyes brightened considerably, and he immediately dismissed thoughts of his wayward disciple.

"Excellent, excellent, excellent! I harbored the same inclination. However, Brother Li, the Path of Reincarnation is no trivial law; do proceed with caution!"