19 The Principles of the Six Paths
The light breeze mixed with water vapor blew on the cheeks of the demon dream, and it was obviously such a refreshing air, but the current half-spirit girl didn't have the idea of understanding it properly.
「…… Is this a waterfall practice? Mr. Feili?"
Looking up at the waterfall flowing down from a high place, it was only after half a sound that Youmeng could barely squeeze such a sentence out of his mouth.
Although it does not reach the level of 3,000 feet of flying down, the water that pours down from a high place is also nearly 100 meters high.
"Although I've never tried it yet...... But I don't think it's going to work."
"Ah, don't worry. I didn't bring you here to do something that was inefficient."
In order to dispel the doubts of the demon dream, Fei Li said.
In fact, he brought Youmeng to the bottom of the waterfall, just because this place is far away from the Eternal Pavilion and the environment is good, so he didn't think too much about anything else.
But...... It's actually a good choice to look at the girl's wet body?
While thinking like this, his eyes couldn't help but focus on Youmeng's body.
Although the body lines of Youmeng are a little lacking in ups and downs, the youth also has the charm of youth. The shy girl is also quite amorous.
(What was I thinking...... )
He shook his head violently, and couldn't help but feel a pang of shame for his evil delusions.
As a man, he thinks there's nothing wrong with liking women, but the girl in front of him obviously can't be described as a woman. Observing the other person with evil thoughts is undoubtedly an act that should be despised.
Are you such a bad person? Or have you been abstinent for too long?
To say that abstinence has been too long...... He hadn't had lust for hundreds of years since his wife's death, and it didn't seem particularly incomprehensible to him that a sudden relapse would be something to come.
But one's willpower should not be surpassed by the flesh so simply. This was something that should not have happened to him, who had overcome his fear in the midst of death several times.
Ah, what the hell is going on?
It can only be attributed to the fact that it has been too lax lately. If a martial artist wants to maintain a noble roots, he needs to be tempered all the time, and it seems that it is time for him to regain his strength after neglecting to train in recent years.
Very good! Resume cultivation from tomorrow!
Thinking that he had found out the cause and crux, his right fist was subconsciously clenched, and he had already made a decision.
"Ugh...... Mr. Feili?"
The confused tone was very straightforward, showing the mood of the demon dream at this time. Noticing the girl's expression, Fei Li realized what the situation was now.
In her eyes, what kind of image does she have when she suddenly makes some unknown actions?
To be honest, Feili doesn't want to know.
"Ah, I suddenly remembered something else, please don't pay too much attention to it."
「…… Okay, I got it."
Youmu seemed to reluctantly accept his claims.
Thankfully, the girl didn't notice the slightly evil look in his gaze just now. In the eyes of Youmeng, Fei Li just suddenly remembered something, and then made some moves as if no one was around.
"So...... Your swordsmanship problem...... It's your family swordsmanship that can't be practiced, right?"
What had already been told on the way from the Eternal Pavilion to this waterfall, in order to change the topic, Fei Li asked again at this time.
"Yes, the ...... of the Soul Family"
"The Mystery of the Two Streams of Life...... It's the Six Dao Swords [One Thought Immeasurable Tribulation], right?"
Although he used the interrogative sentence form, his tone was undoubtedly affirmative. This surprised Yumeng, who was going to introduce his own swordsmanship.
"Huh?"
"Don't look like you're surprised...... I've fought your grandfather more than once."
"That's right."
She nodded in relief.
Indeed, from his grandfather's mouth, Youmeng had heard of Feili's name. So it's not unacceptable to say that it's flying.
However, once this setting is accepted, a new problem arises in the girl's mind.
"I want to ask, Mr. Feili, if you and Grandpa have fought more than once, who has won more times?"
It was just a question driven by curiosity, and to the surprise of Youmeng, she actually saw obvious embarrassment on Feili's handsome face, which was always calm.
Could it be that Mr. Fei Li has lost a lot of times?
The reaction of the man in front of him couldn't help but make Youmeng have such thoughts. But the girl always found it unlikely--not that she looked down on her grandfather, but simply because she had heard from her master about the achievements of the flying past.
That's a guy who can even overwhelm Kazami Yuka and Yakumo Purple in a head-on battle.
Although he has a lot of respect for the soul monster, it doesn't mean blind faith, his grandfather is indeed an excellent swordsman, but if he can defeat a big monster like Yakumo Purple, it would be a bit of a fool's dream.
But what if there's something you don't know? What if there are some other reasons why Mr. Fei Li always loses in the fight with his grandfather?
Then, her behavior is just embarrassing.
"Ah, of course, if you don't want to say it, don't say it."
The kind-hearted demon dream hurriedly added such a sentence, maybe it was too late, but it was better than not saying it.
Looking at the girl in front of him, Fei Li laughed.
"Haha...... Are you worried about embarrassing me? What a good boy."
The length of life is at least more than a hundred times that of the demon dream, and in an instant, he saw through the intention of the half-spirit girl.
With good intentions.
Although there is nothing to be ashamed of, the feeling of being seen through still makes the girl feel a little shy.
One of the disadvantages of talking to older people is that they can always read your thoughts.
"I'm nothing to be ashamed of. If you want to know, I'll tell you. I've fought your grandfather dozens of times, and there are only three of them -- he hasn't won, I've never lost, and if he wants to tie, I won't."
With that, he shrugged helplessly.
「……」
Youmeng was dumbfounded when she heard this, and the unexpected answer made her speechless for a while.
She wasn't stupid, so she naturally knew that Fei Li was just euphemistically expressing one thing---the soul demon had never won.
At this moment, Youmeng finally understood what was going on with the embarrassment on Feili's face just now.
He wasn't worried about his face at all, but for the face of the soul and the monster.
"Grandpa...... Never won?"
"yes."
At this point, Fei Li also spoke very simply.
"Most of the dozens of fights between me and him are swordsmanship competitions, and if you want to talk about swordsmanship alone, you are actually only with him, but if you want to talk about strength, it's completely two concepts."
Heart, technique, and body, these are the three most important elements of a martial artist. In terms of the body, I have an overwhelming advantage. In other words......
"I'm just trying to overwhelm people. I'm not ashamed, though."
This should be the truth, there is only a calm smile on the handsome face, and there is no trace of regret in sight.
This made Youmu very confused.
This doesn't seem to fit Feili's image of high moral character in Yuyuko-sama's mouth -- although Yuyuko-sama is described as a big fool, Youmu thinks it's actually a compliment in disguise.
Her doubts were quickly answered.
"I didn't use any of the next tactics in my battle with Youji, and the only reason I won was that I was indeed better than him. So I have no shame, and I need not be ashamed."
Yes, on the battlefield, the enemy does not deliberately suppress the power in order to distinguish the superior, and even if there is, Feili is by no means the kind of pedantic person.
"That kind of behavior that seems to be noble martial arts is an insult in disguise, and going all out is the greatest respect for the opponent."
「………… Teachable."
Hearing Fei Li's dignified declaration, after a moment of silence, Youmeng bowed to Fei Li.
And Fei Li didn't change his face and accepted it.
"If only it could help you. But we're a bit off topic right now. Since you have a problem with the Immeasurable Eon, then ...... Demon Dream, use all the branches of the six swords."
Brought the topic back to normal. Fei Li asked the girl to take other branches of the Six Dao Sword, such as the Human Realm Sword, the Heavenly Sword, the Prison God Sword, etc.
The life of the soul family is also understood. In addition to the core concept of the fundamental six realms of reincarnation, there are other supplementary loose moves, which are actually quite perfect swordsmanship as far as swordsmanship is concerned.
"Okay...... So...... It's ugly."
According to what Feili said, Youmeng pulled out the Bailou Sword on his waist, as well as the Louguan Sword that was carried on his body because it was too long. Walking to a place thirty or forty meters away, he practiced the other sword moves in turn, except for [One Thought Immeasurable Tribulation].
Should it be described as pleasing to the eye? Anyway, Feili can't think of a better adjective. Obviously, he had already seen the soul demon jealousy more than one or two hundred times with the same sword move, but he had never felt that there was a demon dream so beautiful.
…… Sure enough, it still depends on who uses it.
However, it is good to look good, and whether it is practical is another matter. After some rehearsal of Demon Dream, Feili has found the problem.
Well, it just looks like he can't help much this time.
After realizing this, Fei's fierce eyes also revealed helplessness, which was seen by the demon dream who had already put the sword back into its sheath and returned to him, which made the girl startled.
It also made her have some bad associations.
"Uh, is there something fundamentally wrong with my swordsmanship?"
I asked this question with trepidation.
Fei Li waved his hand negatively.
"Not really...... You think it's a lot of hard work. The practice of swordsmanship is already very superior. But in the final analysis, it's just a "skill" that has been cultivated to the extreme."
「…………」
Youmeng's eyes were full of puzzlement. Although I don't quite understand the meaning of Feili, Youmeng at least understands the fact that he is not home yet. Without saying a word, she waited for the following.
Pondering the words, Fei Li continued to explain the demon dream that he obviously didn't understand yet.
"It's not that you have to reach the "karma" of the demon realm, but you must at least have a certain level of "comprehension" of the six swords."
Understand...... Hearing the two words that Fei Li deliberately accentuated, Youmeng seemed to understand something.
"But...... If you could, I would have hoped that you would never learn to be like you are now."
"I'm sorry, Mr. Feili. I seem to understand, and I don't seem to understand."
"Hmph...... Youmeng, do you know what is the most important thing for a warrior?"
Fei's sharp question made the girl slightly stunned. Immediately, she reacted, and this question was not difficult for her.
"It's supposed to be 'mind, technique, and body.'"
"No mistake."
Fei Li nodded in satisfaction with the answer.
"For you, the reason why you can't fully use the [One Thought Immeasurable Tribulation] is the heart."
"Heart?"
"Yes. Your sword is a clear sword, and although it is a means to kill people, it is only a means and not an end, and although I like such a sword very much, it is a pity that this is also your greatest flaw."
"What?"
"Youmeng, did you ever hate a man from the bottom of your heart, a creature with perfect wisdom, and wanted to kill him? If you don't have this kind of feeling, you won't be able to practice [One Thought Immeasurable Tribulation]."
It's like a bolt from the blue.
Fei's words made Youmeng completely shocked.
The half-spirit girl is indeed kind-hearted. But it's not like I've never killed before...... However, as Fei Li said. She's never killed anyone in that dark mood.
The people she killed were all first-class scum, and they were not people with different positions. There are more of the former and very few of the latter. Killing the former would only make her feel like she was doing the right thing for heaven, and when she killed the latter, she didn't have any hatred.
Hating this dark emotion has nothing to do with demon dreams.
"Are you serious? Mr. Feili."
Youmeng looked at Feili in disbelief, hoping to get a negative answer from his mouth.
Sadly, Feili was going to let her down.
"Of course it's true. The path of heaven, humanity, the path of asura is the path of the three goodness, the path of animals, the path of hungry ghosts, and the path of hell are the three evil paths. If you want to use the [Immeasurable Tribulation of One Thought], you have to completely master the sword moves of the other paths, but unfortunately all the three evil paths have to be promoted by negative emotions, so it is probably too difficult for you to be upright by nature."
"It's an evil way!"
Youmeng, who has always been very polite, shouted at Feili for the first time.
Fei Li actually understood her mood very well, the true essence of martial arts that she wanted to practice all her life would actually achieve it under such a pitch-black will. This must have had a big impact on her.
Looking at the pale girl, Fei Li hurriedly said as if to make amends.
"Of course, I'm talking about the quick way, and there's a "slow way" method."
Hearing this, Youmeng's spirit, which had languished because of the impact, immediately perked up again.
"What's that slow-moving method?"
"The Six Realms contain almost all living beings in the world, and if you can comprehend the principles of the Six Realms, it will naturally come to fruition."
"Uh-huh......
Youmeng lowered his head and groaned for a while, then raised his head and looked at Feili again.
"If there's a problem, it's okay."
"Then I'll ask, forgive me for being stupid, how can I comprehend the principles of the six realms?"
"Hah...... I thought it was a problem! How easy it is."
Youmeng's sincere request for advice made Fei Li laugh, not noticing that his words were not much different from ridicule.
Of course, both sides are not people who care about such things.
"Just look."
"See?"
The girl repeated.
"Yes, look. If you want to comprehend the path of hell, you only need to watch the manifestation of the Infernal Hell, and if you want to comprehend the path of hungry ghosts, you only need to watch the scene of wandering creatures devouring each other, as long as you can feel it in your heart."
"It's that simple?"
The girl's tone was full of disbelief.
"Simple? That feeling is not something that can be casually given, it must be deep enough. In other words, you can't just look at it and it's all over -- in short, neither slow or quick can happen overnight for you now."
「…… I already know. I have one more question though...... Grandpa, how did you use to cultivate the mysteries?"
"He?"
What should be answered at this time? If it is according to the girl's wishes, Feili thinks that it should actually be said to be a slow method.
However, Fei Li did not intend to lie.
"I'm sorry, I don't know. When I first met him, he had already completely cultivated the Second Sword Flow of Life. Personally, though, I think he's doing it slowly."
"Why?"
"Why?"
Regarding the question of the demon dream, Fei Li just smiled bitterly.
"The scene of the six realms of reincarnation can be seen in the human world. Gensokyo is still a cruel place compared to the outside world, but compared to this land thousands of years ago, it is only a child."
Perhaps, the soul demon had already seen what hell was and what a hungry ghost was.
"The older have seen all the things in the world...... Your experience isn't enough."
「…………」
Youmeng was silent for a long time, as if he was pondering Fei's powerful words. And Feili has been waiting for her quietly.
It took a long time for her to withdraw from the thoughts.
"Today's grace is really in the next inscription."
The first thing to do is to bow to Feili with an attitude of righteousness to misfortune.
"No, I didn't help much. Your problem is still there."
"But you have shown the way for you. It's a shame to say, but please let me go first."
"If you already know what your path is, that's fine. Youmeng, you're not my servant, and it's up to you to decide what you want."
It's rude to want to leave immediately after getting help, but Feili doesn't care much about it. The girl just wanted to go home and sort out her thoughts. This is a very normal thing.
"So...... I'll take my leave. After a few days, I'll come to the door to say thank you."
"Goodbye."
Ah, it's over.
Looking at the figure of the girl flying towards the white jade building, Fei Li thought.
He is looking forward to the next meeting with the girl, and whether there will be a new improvement in the other party's entry.
As for now...... He's going to solve his own problems.