Douluo Continent: I, the world's greatest immortal master, have taken Ning Rongrong as my disci

Chapter 114 Su Ran's Sudden Enlightenment of the Ninth Tribulation - Freedom in the Mortal World, Breaking Through to the Title Realm
[Qian Renxue, divinely bestowed martial soul—Six-Winged Angel, innate level 20 soul power, holy attribute, born with divine potential, SSS-level, current aptitude is SS-level...]

Su Ran glanced at Qian Renxue's aptitude panel again. If only aptitude was considered, she was indeed an excellent disciple.

pity.

“I cannot teach you what you want to learn. Governing a country requires the heart of an emperor, and managing the people requires the heart of a worldly person. Neither of these are my strengths. If you are willing to devote yourself to cultivation, I can teach you to walk a better path of cultivation than you are now.”

Su Ran said calmly.

A better path of cultivation than my current one?
Qian Renxue remained silent. As someone chosen by the gods, she did not need guidance in cultivation. She was walking the path of the gods. Was there a better path on the continent than becoming a god?

Although Qian Renxue knew that Su Ran's teaching ability was extraordinary, she had no questions about cultivation:
"Teacher Su may not know this, but Xue'er, as the Holy Maiden of the Elder Hall, already has an excellent path of cultivation..."

“I know, but there is no best on the path of cultivation, only better. Perhaps, even you, I can teach you something.”

Su Ran smiled faintly. When it came to teaching cultivation, that was something he excelled at.

Even if it's the path of an angel god, so what?
That angelic demigod body couldn't withstand a single drop of Guanyin's tear from Tang San, is that really that strong?

When Su Ran said those words, the confidence he exuded and the look in his peach-blossom eyes seemed to see through everything, making Qian Renxue feel ashamed that she had been seen through.

Especially the upturned corners of Su Ran's mouth beneath his mask caused Qian Renxue to momentarily lose her composure, until Su Ran continued speaking:

"If you haven't figured it out, then forget it."

Although such a talented disciple is rare, Su Ran would not force anyone to take on a disciple; if there is no affinity, then so be it.

"Teacher Su, you really are a mysterious person."

Qian Renxue's eyes met Su Ran's, and it was as if she saw a vast galaxy within them. Within that galaxy, a magnificent, enormous immortal peach grew, and beneath that peach tree stood a peerless, ethereal figure in white robes. She couldn't help but exclaim:

"I will think carefully about what you said today, Teacher Su. I cannot make a decision for now, but I will definitely reply in the future."

"However, there is one thing I don't understand about you, Teacher Su. No matter the wind or the sun, or the impending rain, why do you always wear a mask? I wonder if, in consideration of Xue'er asking Grandpa Jin'e to help me out, you might take off your mask and meet me? That would make this trip worthwhile."

Qian Renxue made one last request.

She had this question in mind when she met Su Ran in Tiandou City as Xue Qinghe, but she didn't bring it up at the time.

The two were alone under the Angel White Orchid Tree, where the white orchids and peach blossoms complemented each other. After talking for a long time with Su Ran, Qian Renxue's mind suddenly turned to Su Ran. Seeing Su Ran standing there so naturally, Qian Renxue couldn't help but become interested in the young man's appearance.

Su Ran had already explained the reason for concealing his face to his disciples. When Qian Renxue inquired about it, Su Ran could only smile helplessly.
"The reason for this might be laughable, so let's not go into it. In short, it's simply because they don't want to."

"If it weren't for the helplessness of life, why would people willingly live under cover of darkness and disguise, surrounded by shadows? How could they live freely and easily?"

Qian Renxue sighed. An uninformed person might not have noticed, but Su Ran could tell that Qian Renxue's words likely contained a reflection on her years of pretense at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy:
"I just don't know why Teacher Su would rather live behind a mask than reveal her true face."

The reason is actually quite easy to guess.

Firstly, he might have powerful enemies to avoid being recognized. However, since Teacher Su doesn't even seem to care much about my Spirit Hall, I can't think of any enemies who could make Teacher Su hide his appearance.

Secondly, Professor Su has a facial imperfection, which she is quite concerned about and unwilling to show to others. Based on my understanding of Dean Su, she is not one to judge people by their appearance and would not do so for this reason.

That leaves only the third possibility: Contrary to the second, Teacher Su is extremely beautiful, possesses a strong sense of self-respect, and does not wish to rely on her appearance for recognition, lest she gain a reputation for being more valuable for her looks than her talent.

Qian Renxue truly lives up to her reputation as someone who has been able to impersonate someone in the Heavenly Dou Royal Family for so many years. She is indeed intelligent. Although her guess was slightly flawed, her direction was still correct.

Su Ran was speechless. How was he supposed to answer that?

"However, I think that the opportunity to be yourself is very rare. Why does Teacher Su have to be so secretive and cover-up? Isn't that just limiting yourself, being stuck in your ways, and not living your own life?"

Seeing that Su Ran did not answer, Qian Renxue spoke up, not because her insights were particularly profound, but because it was a monologue she had been feigning for so many years:

"So, Teacher Su, why don't you just be yourself, take off your mask, and let Xue'er see you?"

A faint smile appeared on Qian Renxue's face, a sweet smile that resembled that of a golden angel, perfectly complemented by the falling white orchid petals. Perhaps Qian Renxue's words were unintentional; she simply wanted to catch a glimpse of Su Ran's face.

She had once asked Grand Tutor Ning Fengzhi in Tiandou City, posing as Crown Prince Xue Qinghe:
Why does Dean Su Ran always wear a mask and never take it off?

A strange smile appeared on Ning Fengzhi's face, his eyes seemingly lost in some vortex, and he only told her one sentence:

Unpredictable, do not be curious.

This, however, planted a seed of curiosity in Qian Renxue's heart.

But Qian Renxue's words left Su Ran confused, and a difficult question arose in his mind. He murmured to himself:

"Be yourself again? Not living your own life? Limiting yourself?"

"I see... I see!"

"This...this is my ninth tribulation?"

"Eight lifetimes of meditation, gaining insights into humanity and understanding the way of the master. This ninth challenge... is not the reincarnation meditation given by the system, but the present life—my own life?"

"How can a teacher impart knowledge and skills if he cannot even face his own shortcomings? Is this the title-granting hurdle the system wants me to overcome?"

hum-

At this moment, a powerful surge of soul power suddenly emanated from Su Ran's body.

The young man sat quietly beneath the gnarled branches of a blooming magnolia tree, and behind him grew a huge and flourishing peach tree, a hundred times more dazzling than the angelic magnolia in the garden.

Thousands of petals broke free from the branches and floated in mid-air. In the pink and white vortex, each petal, as thin as a cicada's wing, reflected different light and shadow:

The dew-kissed tips of grass in the morning, the mud houses washed by torrential rain, the willow catkins in a child's palm, the wrinkles at the corners of an old man's eyes... all are reflections on past lives.

A faint golden light flickered deep within Su Ran's pupils, and vein-like patterns spread from his brow to his temples, creating an aura around him that made him appear like a peach fairy sitting cross-legged under a tree.

This sudden change startled Qian Renxue:
"Teacher Su?"

"what happened?"

"Teacher Su...has she broken through?"

"How could he suddenly break through like that?!"

……

"Holy Maiden, what has happened? I sensed an extremely powerful force outside. Has that brat made his move?!"

Outside the garden, Golden Crocodile Douluo arrived and asked Qian Renxue a question.

Qian Renxue stood guard outside the peach tree, reaching out to catch a falling peach blossom. Her eyes were filled with disbelief and amazement, as she was already astonished by the extraordinary aura emanating from the young man.

Hearing the old man's concerned words, she slowly turned around, put her index finger to her lips, and whispered to him:

"Shh, Grandpa Crocodile, don't disturb the teacher's enlightenment. During this time, don't let anyone in or out of here."

"oh oh……"

"Wait, what? Teacher?!"

The second offering, the golden crocodile, stared wide-eyed.

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(End of this chapter)