Swallowing the Stars: Shocking! The Giant Axe Wants to Become My Apprentice

Chapter 318 What if you accidentally die?

Chapter 318 What if you accidentally die?

In a secret cultivation chamber near the plaza in the Inner Palace of Chaos City.

Zhou Ze sat cross-legged on the futon, waiting quietly. After a short while, sensing someone approaching, he spoke directly:

"Just come in."

As Qingfeng approached from outside, he paused, realizing the voice sounded somewhat familiar.

"That voice... could it be—" Qingfeng's face lit up with joy: "There's no mistake, it must be the Holy Master!"

Zhou Ze's reputation resounded throughout the universe, and the existence of the "Saint Master" space was known to everyone among the core members and high-ranking members of the human race.

The doting Venerable Taiqing would naturally not miss such a good opportunity. After confirming Zhou Ze's abilities, Venerable Taiqing purchased a guidance opportunity for his son.

And Qingfeng naturally experienced what it meant to have a "sudden enlightenment"! What it meant to be unforgettable! What it meant to have a sudden realization!

Receiving guidance from Zhou Ze was arguably the most memorable experience of Qingfeng's life, and he will never forget Zhou Ze's voice.

Qingfeng gently pushed open the bronze door, cautiously peeked out, and when he saw Zhou Ze's appearance, his heart leaped with joy. He quickly rushed inside, respectfully bowed, and excitedly said:

"Holy Master Senior! I never expected it to be you!"

"Do you remember me? I'm Qingfeng!"

"You were my mentor back then."

Qingfeng grinned, looking at Zhou Ze expectantly.

Zhou Ze smiled slightly and said, "It's you! Of course I remember!"

Let alone Zhou Ze's current strength, even some cultivators at the Eternal Star or Universe level possess the ability to remember everything they see, let alone him.

He had a pretty deep impression of Qingfeng. And to be honest, he still had Qingfeng in his subconscious window, and he had never been replaced by anyone else.

He hadn't expected Qingfeng to have such a powerful background; he was actually the only son of Venerable Taiqing. Venerable Taiqing was willing to spend 3 treasure points for his son, which showed how much Venerable Taiqing loved his son.

Seeing that Zhou Ze still remembered him and hadn't forgotten him, Qingfeng's face flushed with excitement.

"Senior Holy Master, I received your guidance back then, and my strength has improved by leaps and bounds! I recently passed the 15th level of the Bridge to Heaven!"

"I was thinking of immediately lining up to receive your guidance, but I figured the opportunity was too good to pass up, so I'd wait until I hit a bottleneck before going to get your help, haha!"

"Sigh—I regret it now. If I had known you were here, I probably would have stayed stuck and not leveled up, and I wouldn't have tried to cross the Sky Bridge. That way, I would have had more than ten more opportunities to get your guidance."

Qingfeng is actually older than Zhou Ze, but he has a slightly immature face and is psychologically immature. In front of Zhou Ze, he talks to him like a child.

Zhou Ze wasn't in a hurry. He listened patiently and occasionally responded. It wasn't because of the three key treasures, but because Qingfeng had received his guidance and was considered his student. Meeting him under these circumstances was a matter of fate.

"Senior, you don't know, I'm very fortunate to have a Venerable One as my father, but I'm also very unfortunate to be the son of Venerable Taiqing..."

"My father spoiled me terribly. From a young age, wherever I went, there was always a nobleman following me. I didn't even need to ask about the resources he provided; they were all piled up for me."

Qingfeng kept complaining, but to Zhou Ze, his words sounded a bit like Versailles. Zhou Ze laughed and said, "Having a Venerable father is a blessing that many people envy. Why are you complaining about it?"

Qingfeng slumped his shoulders and said, "It's good, but my father is just too afraid that I'll get hurt. You don't know, I've been at the peak of the Realm Lord level for a long time, and he's always been unwilling for me to go to the outer battlefield for training, afraid that I'll die accidentally—"

Qingfeng became emotional: "But look at this world, which strong person doesn't go through all sorts of life-and-death trials to become a true strong person? Which true strong person would stay under their parents' wings and become a strong person through risk-free cultivation!"

Zhou Ze smiled slightly and said, "First of all, according to what you've said, your father has indeed gone a bit too far—"

Seeing that Zhou Ze agreed with his thoughts, Qingfeng became even more excited and said, "I knew it! My father's actions are such that it's only because I'm not like those other spoiled brats that I've been spoiled rotten. He protected me too well!"

Qingfeng looked very unhappy, clearly resentful of his father's actions.

"Your father went a bit too far, but I don't think your thinking is quite right either," Zhou Ze said calmly.

"Huh?" Qingfeng scratched his head, somewhat puzzled. "Senior, if you think I said something wrong, please tell me, and I'll definitely correct it!"

Zhou Ze smiled slightly and said, "I'm just offering an idea that I think is right. Think about it yourself. If you think it's right, give it a try. If not, just do it your own way."

Qingfeng nodded, eagerly awaiting Zhou Ze's reply.

"Think about it carefully, what is the purpose of experiencing life and death?" Zhou Ze said slowly.

Qingfeng looked up at the ceiling, thought carefully for a while, and then answered seriously:

"One reason is to hone my combat skills, because no matter how much you fight in the virtual universe, it can't compare to a life-or-death battle in real life."

Qingfeng paused, then looked cautiously at Zhou Ze.

Zhou Ze nodded: "That's right, continue."

Qingfeng continued, "Secondly, and very importantly for me, it's about being able to truly be independent and rely entirely on my own abilities to handle all kinds of unexpected events when there's no backup plan!"

Zhou Ze smiled and said, "This is indeed very important to you, and it's good that you realize it!"

Qingfeng beamed with joy upon receiving Zhou Ze's praise.

"And most importantly, going through life-or-death trials is the fastest way to evolve, the fastest way to increase your strength!"

"Between life and death lies immense terror!"

"Between life and death, there lies boundless motivation!"

"When faced with a life-or-death crisis, every cell in the body will reflexively struggle, and even the soul will reach a peak evolutionary state that is impossible for humans to achieve!"

"In this state, it's easier for people to comprehend, evolve, and improve their strength!"

"Many cultivators toil for countless years without breaking through, but perhaps experiencing a life-threatening crisis will allow them to do so!"

"The space between life and death holds immense terror and endless trials, which is why countless powerful individuals venture into these life-or-death battles. The truly powerful, whether at the cosmic, domain lord, world lord, or even immortal god level, have all undergone countless trials of life and death to become the strongest among their peers."

"Like the Giant Axe Arena, an incredibly cruel arena where every life-or-death battle inevitably results in one side's death! Yet, such an arena thrives because taking risks between life and death is the fastest way to evolve! How many of the universe's strongest warriors haven't risen through the ranks of life-or-death battles?"

"For someone like me who has always lived under my father's protection and has never experienced a real life-or-death adventure, this kind of cultivation method is simply a waste of time!"

As Qingfeng spoke, he became more and more excited, and his face turned red.

"What if you accidentally die?"

Zhou Ze said something, then calmly looked at Qingfeng.

Qingfeng was stunned and speechless for a moment.