Chapter 130: Pray Tell, What Does “Awesome” Mean?

"I never expected such a seemingly formidable constitution to possess such a fatal flaw. Perhaps this is his fated tribulation..." Ye Qiu sighed with a sense of dejection. If the Innate Dao Embryo is like this, wouldn't the Innate Dao Body be the same?

One must know that the bearer of the Innate Dao Body is none other than Ye Dong! It would be a lie to say Ye Qiu wasn't worried.

Yue Chan glanced at Ye Qiu with a complex expression, clearly noticing the flicker of anxiety in his eyes. She explained, "Actually, that is not the case. While this appears to be a defect, it is not entirely so."

"The destiny inherent in the origin of the Innate Dao Embryo is that very innate embryo itself. Because of its existence, it allows him to be closer to the Great Dao. Ascending to the heavens in a single step has always been the stuff of dreams, yet he is the first to achieve it. Although he must spend his entire life under the constraints of the Heavenly Dao, as long as he survives the Heavenly Tribulation, his future potential can be expanded infinitely. This is a height unattainable by ordinary people; even I might not reach the heights he is destined for."

"Infinitely expanded? Hiss... is he that awesome?" Ye Qiu asked in surprise, his face full of shock. Hearing this, isn't this kid about to defy the heavens? Could it be that he might even be more awesome than me?

Upon hearing Ye Qiu's words, Yue Chan gave him a strange look and asked quite earnestly, "Dare I ask, what is 'awesome'?"

"Ah, this..." Ye Qiu felt embarrassed. Right! The fairy seems to have never heard such vulgar slang. It seems I should say it less often to avoid lowering my status...

"Awesome... well, 'awesome' isn't exactly a 'thing.' It's just a way to describe someone who is extremely, incredibly impressive! Or it could mean someone is very cool, outstanding, and so on..." Ye Qiu forced a smile as he explained. Although it wasn't a comprehensive definition, the core meaning was conveyed.

Yue Chan nodded and muttered to herself, "Oh, 'awesome.' So it means someone is very impressive. Hmm... it’s quite practical. Two characters can summarize so much. I'll note that down; it can save a lot of wasted words in the future."

Yue Chan did not doubt Ye Qiu at all and silently memorized the term. Suddenly, she recalled another word. "By the way, I often hear you say 'acting cool'—what does that mean?"

To be honest, Yue Chan had been curious about Ye Qiu's catchphrases for a long time but never had the time to ask.

"Oh, I know! Since 'awesome' refers to someone being very impressive, does 'acting cool' mean someone is pretending to be very impressive?"

Hmm... that actually seems to make sense. Yes, that must be it. Yue Chan looked thoughtful, a look of sudden realization dawning on her face. Little did she know, Ye Qiu nearly died laughing upon hearing this.

"Ah, haha... are you serious, or are you just pretending not to understand?" Ye Qiu was amused to the point of collapse. Good heavens, with your extraordinary way of thinking, it’s hard for me to explain it to you.

"Is that not correct?" Yue Chan asked with a straight face. She truly did not understand, but seeing Ye Qiu's reaction, it seemed he didn't want to explain, which immediately made her expression turn displeased.

"Haha, yes, yes, you're right. 'Acting cool' refers to someone who is very good at disguising themselves. You are absolutely correct..." Ye Qiu laughed uncontrollably. The laughter sounded like mockery, and Yue Chan pondered it seriously for a moment.

She understood now: Ye Qiu was intentionally playing with her, trying to make a fool of her. Once she realized this, Yue Chan felt embarrassed, her cold, beautiful face flushing with a hint of red.

"Stop laughing!"

Seeing Ye Qiu laughing incessantly, Yue Chan felt she was losing face. Although there were no outsiders around, she truly couldn't stand being mocked by Ye Qiu like this. Always considering herself a genius, how could she have imagined she would stumble over such a simple term? It was a complete humiliation. For a moment, her pride was wounded, and the fact that the person causing the damage was Ye Qiu made it even more intolerable.

"Alright, alright, I'll stop!" Seeing that Yue Chan was getting annoyed, Ye Qiu hurriedly stifled his laughter. However, he didn't want to continue the topic, so he immediately said, "Let's get back to the point. You said earlier that this Innate Dao Embryo can be expanded infinitely. Is there a limit to this infinite expansion?"

This was the question Ye Qiu was most curious about.

Yue Chan gradually regained her composure. She, too, did not want to dwell on the previous topic and said coldly, "There is, yet one could also say there isn't! Saying 'he is as vast as the heavens' is a concept that doesn't really exist. Of course, this so-called infinite expansion is something we are all capable of; it's merely a matter of talent. Among those of the current age, aside from the four great Sacred Bodies, very few can reach the heights they are capable of. You are an exception! Of course, I could also be that exception..."

As she said the last sentence, Yue Chan revealed a confident gaze. She had never doubted her own talent; one might consider this her personal arrogance. But she truly had achieved it! Dare I ask, at her age, how many people could reach her realm? There are only a handful, and all three of them happen to have connections to Ye Qiu. Leaving aside Liu Jianchen, didn't even the angel Ruoxi reach her current heights by relying on the sacred text Ye Qiu discarded years ago?

However, at the same height, why was she able to be invincible within her own realm? That depends on her talent. When you have cultivated every realm to its extreme and fought your way up step by step from a sea of blood, you will find that her standing where she is today is well-deserved.

There was another variable in the topic Yue Chan was discussing. Aside from herself, the one she found most unfathomable was Ye Qiu. He was an existence that transcended all logic, a factor from outside the world who didn't seem to be bound by the Five Elements or Yin and Yang. Therefore, in his eyes, the so-called Heavenly Dao might just be a mere decoration. This was Yue Chan's initial deduction, and yet, the facts seemed to support it.

What was Ye Qiu's greatest trump card? Wasn't it that purest, most majestic energy between heaven and earth? He could even act as an enforcer on behalf of the Heavenly Dao. This level of power already placed him above all living things.

After hearing Yue Chan's statement, Ye Qiu fell silent for a moment, feeling a sudden sense of relief in his heart.

High above, the Heavenly Tribulation was already more than halfway through. At this moment, Qing Cheng was already covered in wounds, yet he had not fallen. Perhaps it was because the stimulants Ye Qiu added were a bit too potent; despite his severe injuries, he always had the illusion that he could still be saved. It was this very illusion that allowed him to survive hundreds of lightning strikes.

"Come on! If you have the guts, strike me dead, you bastard! Do you think I'm afraid of you?" Having been on the receiving end of the attacks for so long, Qing Cheng was furious, hurling insults at the sky.

No sooner had he finished speaking than the lightning in the sky suddenly stopped. The wind ceased, and the rain halted.

"Eh... why did it stop striking? Could it be that it was frightened by my kingly aura?" Qing Cheng paused, looking up at the sky, casting a soul-searching question.

When he confirmed there was no more lightning in the sky, he was delighted and said triumphantly, "Haha... I knew it! I am the Son of Destiny; how could I possibly fall in a place like this? Strike me? Hmph, you gutless coward. If I don't curse you a few times, you won't even know who you are!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a layer of dark clouds suddenly gathered in the sky, even heavier than before.

"Hiss... Grandfather, I was wrong! Please don't strike me again..."