Once, I wanted to be a good person

[But, I must tell you, do not follow He Weidao. His path has gone astray. Although he grew up in that war-torn era, he never went to the frontline, nor did he fight against the Outer Realm demigods. So he believes that everything in the world can be solved by strategy and conspiracy.]

[I tell you, that's nonsense! When you're actually fighting the Outer Realm demigods with real weapons, the most important thing is still strength!]

[Only strength is the key to solving all problems!]

[If I hadn't hidden my blade for fifty years, if he hadn't secretly achieved the Absolute Pinnacle, no matter how scheming he was, relying on those good-for-nothings of Xida State couldn't possibly resolve this crisis!]

[So, quickly improve your own strength. Without reaching the Absolute Pinnacle, you are nothing but an ant. Without being a demigod, you don't even have the qualification to stand on the chessboard.]

Upon seeing this, Fang Ze couldn't help but fall into silence once more.

Honestly, before today, Fang Ze did not agree with Old Mr. Bai's words. Strategy and conspiracy inherently have the effect of using little to achieve much. From a historical perspective, a good strategist can even rival armies.

But after witnessing the power of a demigod today, Fang Ze's thoughts quietly underwent some changes: strategy and conspiracy are indeed good, but they seem to only reach their maximum effectiveness in times of peace and when everyone follows the rules.

In this current chaotic world, in a realm where great power is inherent, once strength reaches a certain level, it can disregard all plots and rules.

No matter how many schemes you have, I can cut through them all with a single stroke.

So, at this moment, Fang Ze truly desired as never before to enhance his own strength, so that he could also partake in the tide of this era.

With this in mind, Fang Ze continued to read further.

[If nothing unexpected happens, I should at least be able to drag Galan Houde to death with me. If luck is on my side, I might even severely injure other Outer Realm demigods. Calculating this way, I should at least buy you about a year's time.]

[During this time, you must not waste it, nor should you live in ignorance. If you have the chance, definitely visit the Spirit Realm, go to the Spirit Realm Mountain, engage with Disaster Creatures and demigods, it will greatly aid your extraordinary journey.]

[As for Zhi, I've entrusted her to you. She's a pitiful child. Her years have been tough, I hope you will treat her well.]

[Of course, even if you don't treat her well, it's fine. Although I'm old, I'm an open-minded person, and I know that affairs of the heart cannot be forced. But as her grandfather, I certainly want to hear why you gave up on her. As for whether you come down to find me or I go up to find you at that time, you can decide....]

Fang Ze: .....

Fang Ze felt a chill down his spine.

Damn it, writing a letter is one thing, why the threats? Does he really think without a threat, I wouldn't treat Bai Zhi well?!

Complaining like this, Fang Ze continued to read on,

[Alright. There's nothing more. Us old folks are going to deal with the traitors.]

[You...]

Although Old Mr. Bai wrote "nothing more" in that passage, he continued to ramble on for half a page, which was mostly warnings, nagging, and complaints from Old Mr. Bai.

For example, "I always knew Galan Houde wasn't a good person, always wanted to deal with him, but had no chance. Now after waiting 50 years, I finally can deal with him, truly delights this old man."

For example, "By the way, you sure know how to pick an affiliated city, don't you? Out of all the cities, you just had to choose Congyun City. Do you know how hard He Weidao laughed after you chose Congyun City?"

For example, "When fighting Disaster Creatures and demigods, be flexible. If you can win, fight; if not, run. And if you can't run, remember to send Zhi away in advance."

And so on and so forth.....

Honestly, when Fang Ze first started reading the letter, he felt a bit nervous and focused, but as he read further, the more he felt that this was actually a family letter, a letter written to a grandson-in-law like himself.

Sometimes while reading the letter, he could almost see the figure of a kindly yet genuinely passionate old man, who dared to love and hate.

So, after finishing the letter, Fang Ze put it away solemnly.

Then he looked at the other item in the wooden box: the Jade Pendant.

Picking up the Jade Pendant, a small space immediately appeared before Fang Ze's eyes. There were a few items inside: two Mortality-Shedding Fruits and a small booklet.

With just a little thought, Fang Ze guessed that the two Mortality-Shedding Fruits were likely left by Old Mr. Bai for himself and Bai Zhi to use in their future breakthroughs.

Feeling touched, Fang Ze also reached for the small booklet and flipped through it.

The result was astonishing; the booklet contained a complete record of the cultivation process for Awakeners from the Yang Transformation stage to the Ascension Pinnacle, and even to the Absolute Pinnacle.

Moreover, what needed to be done at each step, what obstacles there were, all were clearly documented, along with Old Mr. Bai's insights and understanding over the years.

It can be said that just preserving this little booklet, even absorbing just a few lessons, would be enough to establish a top-tier Awakener family within a state.

And what was most useful and crucial for Fang Ze was the tips and methods for condensing phantasms in the Yang Transformation stage.

Fang Ze scanned through rapidly, then broke into a smile!

Old Mr. Bai, famed as a martial demigod, proposed the methods of [Asking the Heart through Martial Arts] and [Entering the Dao through Martial Arts] in the booklet, which perfectly addressed Fang Ze's recent major issue with [Asking the Heart]!

It should be understood that during this time, to condense a phantasm, Fang Ze had consulted a pile of experts like Sima Liu, Black Bull, and Black Granny. But the methods of asking the heart they provided were extremely vague, all about "experiencing battle," "being moved by scenery," and "achieving sudden enlightenment through some event, understanding one's inner self," etc.

They can practically not be actively undertaken, but rely solely on chance.

So, during this period, Fang Ze had been particularly troubled about his upcoming phantasm condensation.

But now, with Old Mr. Bai's methods, Fang Ze was confident that as long as he had a few days, he could condense a phantasm.

At that time, as long as the phantasm condenses successfully, whether it's the Mortality-Shedding stage or Ascension stage, in Fang Ze's eyes, they will become a smooth road!

Once more, sincerely thanking Old Mr. Bai in his heart, Fang Ze carefully put all the gifts away.