Fellow Daoist, your script is really good.

However, even as the people around him became more and more capable, whenever the disciple felt inferior to them, he eventually discovered that they still couldn't pass the master's test.

They are still the same as me.

They are still on the same starting line as me.

Always and always.

I've always held this mindset.

Thinking about it.

No matter how hard we try, we can't pass Master's test. We're all in the same boat now.

So, even if I don't pass, it won't matter, right? This kind of wishful thinking has always been in my mind.

but......

After Zhuang Mou was the first to pass the test, the disciple discovered it.

like......

Something has been broken....

It seems that the excuse that has always been in the disciple's mind is about to be shattered...

as predicted.

In the time that followed, more and more of Wan Jianjun's colleagues passed the test.

Ju Su, Su Mu, and Wang Meng also passed the test.

But in the end, I was the only one left.

Only then did the disciple realize that it wasn't that the test set by Master was too difficult.

Rather, it's because I'm simply not suited to sword practice.

Master, I'm sorry.

Chen Dong knelt before Su Li and bowed deeply.

“I have disappointed you, Master. Over the past year, I have failed your teachings, disappointed your expectations, and wasted your time.”

Su Li looked calmly at the disciple in front of her who had been lying still for a long time.

"You don't need to feel sorry for me." In the end, Su Li shook his head and said.

Su Li's words made Chen Dong's body tremble slightly.

"To be honest, I really didn't expect this."

I never expected you to fail the test.

Because in my opinion, your kendo talent is definitely not the worst.

I'm quite disappointed..."

"Master...I'm sorry..."

Chen Dong, his head still pounded on the ground, had slightly red eyes, as if he was about to cry at any moment.

There's no need for me to apologize.

What disappoints me is not that you failed the test.

It's not that your kendo talent is inferior to others, as you claim.

What disappoints me is your current state of having given up.

"..." Chen Dong raised his head, his eyes blurry with tears.

Su Li sighed and continued:

Chen Dong.

Do you know that what you call lacking in swordsmanship talent is a luxury in the eyes of many people?

If you weren't talented, you wouldn't be here.

Do you think your master is strong?

"Huh?"

Chen Dong was taken aback, mainly because Su Li's turn of events was too abrupt.

As for whether one's master is strong or not, is there any need to say that?

"Master is the strongest swordsman I have ever seen!"

Chen Dong solemnly spoke his true feelings.

In Chen Dong's opinion, his master was definitely the strongest swordsman in the world!

So what if there are still sword cultivators at the Ascension Realm?

My master will definitely reach the Ascension Realm by then.

At that time, no one in the world will be a match for Master.

"Isn't it strong? I think it's pretty strong too."

Su Li smiled and touched her nose.

Being looked at with such adoration by your own disciple, it's actually quite satisfying.

"But at the beginning, your master was stuck at the Furnace Building Realm for three years, and couldn't advance any further."

"how come???"

Chen Dong looked at Su Li in disbelief.

My master is so strong, reaching the Cave Abode Realm in his thirties. How could he have been stuck in the mere Furnace Building Realm for three years?

"That's the truth."

Su Li said with a smile.

"At the time, I just wanted to be a junior butler and live a peaceful life; I didn't have any grand ambitions."

At that time, my talent was indeed very poor. Many people advised me to give up cultivation, leave the Holy Land of Qianling, and just lie down instead of making such a fuss.

Actually, I think what they said makes a lot of sense.

But I, your master, refuse!

As she spoke, Su Li's tone gradually became more impassioned.

"I don't want to just fade into obscurity, I don't want to give up on my dreams!"

I don't want to be looked down upon by others!

Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river!

I believe in myself!

Unless the sect expels me!

Otherwise! They definitely won't stop cultivating!

I will give it my all!

I will make sure that the sky can no longer block my view!

I will make all these Buddhas in the sky vanish into thin air!

Su Li became more and more excited as she spoke, and she almost believed her own words...

All of what Su Li said must be false.

No one mocked Su Li, and Su Li didn't make any effort to cultivate...

Su Li was able to enter the Cave Abode Realm entirely thanks to the system's cheat codes...

practice?

nonexistent.

However, Su Li definitely couldn't tell Chen Dong the truth.

I need to tell Chen Dong an inspiring story to help him regain his confidence!

In short—"Chicken Soup for the Soul"!

"Finally, your master has reached the Cave Abode Realm!"

After reaching the Cave Realm, I made rapid progress and experienced one life-or-death battle after another.

That's how I've reached my current level!

And Chen Dong, what about you?

Have you been stuck in the Forge Realm for three years?

I'm afraid it won't even be thirty days.

Su Li patted him on the shoulder and said earnestly:

"Chen Dong, in my opinion, the most important thing is not so-called swordsmanship talent, but a person's character and perseverance!"

Only when a person truly breaks free from their confusion can they break free of their shackles and run forward with all their might!

Even if you fail the test in the end, your master will not be disappointed in you.

You are all my apprentices!

but!

There are still fifteen days left until the end of the test. If you give up now, your master will be truly disappointed.

"Master..."

Chen Dong's eyes flickered, but Su Li saw a gradually burning light in them.

This shows that Chen Dong's heart has come alive again.

"Go think about it, go fight it out, think carefully about what your swordsmanship really is."

Many people say behind your back that you're effeminate and sissy.

But your master knows that you have a very strong heart!

Your master believes you can become a truly upright and honorable man!

Su Li smiled and patted his head:

"Actually, when Master was young, he made a mistake. He had a friend who was also said to have too much effeminate energy."

He later helped his master with a favor, but his master, after accepting his help, still looked down on it.

The master knew he had made a mistake, but out of pride, he never had the chance to say it.

After that, he moved away.

“Sometimes when I see you, my master thinks of him. Now I want to apologize to him, but I can’t find him anywhere.”

A hint of reminiscence flashed in Su Li's eyes.

"In my eyes, you are all the same kind of people, and you are all kind."

Work hard!

You just lack some self-confidence.

Lift your head up.

You're a real man!

A man who will save thousands in the future!

Don't be so hesitant!

"Master..."

"Alright, Master is leaving now. There are still fifteen days left. Let Master witness your swordsmanship!"

"Yes!"

Watching his master's departing figure, Chen Dong bowed deeply.