Chapter 302 - Ascension.

Yang Dao heard the term second plane and asked, "Elder, what is this second plane? Sister Yun also talked about it once, but she did not explain it to me. I am curious about it." 

Atsuji said, "Yun is right. You will know all you need to know in due time. Do not let your heart wander. I can give you the information you need, but that will make you divide your attention. The first thing you need to do is to get stronger." 

Yang Dao gave up on asking them anything. He said, "You guys know that for subordinates, you all sure have some issues." 

He was displeased by the fact that these familiars always thought that he will be distracted by the knowledge. He never showed his dissatisfaction in front of Feng Yun or Laohu Bai because they were girls and they were very good to him. However, Atsuji Kurogame was an elder and he should have shown some wisdom of his in this situation. 

A child grows up only when they are given responsibility. An elder's purpose is not to protect the youth like a delicate sapling to water the sapling as it is tempered under the sun. Yang Dao's dissatisfaction was evident in Atsuji Kurogame. The old man smiled and said, "Today you have first time addressed the status of the familiar. I hope you always keep this in mind. We are your familiar spirits, and we must guide you. 

You have asked us to give up our restraints, but what about you? Have you ever gave up your restraints? No. Today, you slightly loosened the shackles on your mind. Let me tell you about some things you should know, Master." 

Atsuji Kurogame's address changed from young master to Master. This was evident enough that Yang Dao was now truly their master. He paused and said, "The universe has nine layers. Each layer is made up of eight laws of heaven. Such as light, dark, space, time, life, death, chaos, and order. Along with eight laws, heaven's spirit upholds these layers. These layers can be called planes, realms, or dimensions. 

These dimensions are connected with eight sub-dimensions. The sacred plane of light and dark you visited is one such sub-dimension. There are only four sub-dimensions accessible to us, while the other four are dead sub-dimensions. They are to act as the counterbalance of sub-dimensions. 

The nine dimensions have their counterparts as well, but they are not accessible to us. Every Dao Child will have to learn the basics on the first plane. Then when he is strong enough to defeat the Suppression of the world. They can ascend to the other planes. Once you can break to the top strength and pass the trial of heavens, you will have the access to all the layers. 

The last dimension, the ninth layer, is a place where the heavenly court awaits you." 

Atsuji Kurogame took a pause and Yang Dao asked, "Do the heavens also have a counterpart to itself?"

The old man was surprised. He asked, "Why do you say so?" 

"If everything has its counterparts, then the heavens shall also have its counterpart. No?" asked Yang Dao. 

Atsuji Kurogame sighed and said, "Yes, if the sky is ruled by the heavens, then below the earth rules Hell. Master. Please do not ask for more. I will be punished by the other three." his tone was wry. 

Yang Dao saw that the old man had already defied his rules so did not pursue this matter. He said, "If the heavens have a counterpart. Then the emissary of heavens must also have one." 

Atsuji Kurogame saw his shining eyes and cursed himself in his heart. The Dao Child found out that he was not alone and that there was also another counterpart to himself. He became excited by this discovery. 

However, he quickly calmed his heart and broke through to the peak of the first level of earth element. This excitement he experienced just now was enough to make him give up everything and go out looking for his counterpart. The stronger the excitement, the peaceful the calm. His heart attained a moment of peace and he used that moment to breakthrough. 

He could now sense everything on and under the earth in a radius of a kilometer. Atsuji Kurogame was on phone but he was able to sense the advancement. He cherished in his heart that the master truly stepped on the path of the Dao Child. 

The knowledge he passed onto him today will be defining his future. Yang Dao maintained a state of peace and calm, indulged in his meditation. The next step was to move the earth as he wished it in his heart. Atsuji Kurogame spoke on the phone, "The earth and heart are the same. The spelling of the two is the same and the essence of the two is the same as well. They are the ground of life." 

Yang Dao was indulged in meditation, but he still had the awareness of the situation. He could sense what Atsuji Kurogame said radiating in his heart. He willed his bones to resonate. The sensation from the earth was penetrating inside his body. These vibrations were the catalyst to inspire the bending of the element as well. 

He was sitting on the ground and the floor under him was moving as if waves in an ocean. If this scene was to be witnessed by anyone, they will surely get themselves checked by a psychiatrist or call an exorcist.

Suddenly, his eyes flicked open. Around him, within one meter, there were only one-inch-long spikes. The floor was obscured by the spikes and the sharpness was enough to shred even iron like tofu under a knife. He broke through two levels at a time. This sort of growth was only possible by the inspiration he got from the knowledge Atsuji Kurogame parted for him.

He calmed his mind and with a wave of his hand, the floor returned to normal.. He took a deep breath and stood up, overlooking the scenery from the balcony.