"Those who practice the Art of Swallowing Hollow Shadows Whole will go through nine states of repletion and nine disasters before they can ascend to the state of hollow [1] and enter sainthood.
"You will also gain nine divine abilities that you will be able to execute with this Art. The first style of these nine divine abilities is known as Earthen Script. You will write your script underground, and this is known as… Grave!
"When you reach your first state of repletion, you will be able to use this Art to attack. Once you get through your disaster, you can turn the earth into dirt, and write a script that will form a grave."
Su Ming stood at the core of the ocean of wind. Several thousands of feet behind him was the eye of the typhoon.
Translator’s Notes:
1. State of hollow (Kong): A concept in Taoism/Daoism. It comes before the state of emptiness (Wu). You have to reach the state of hollow to get to the state of emptiness: A psychological state of mind characterized by simplicity, quietness, patience, frugality, restraint, and lack of worldly desires.
Preview to next chapter: Famous Through One Battle
Yeah, he did get famous, but it also means more trouble.
Because the four Great True Worlds are annoying that way.