Heavenly Bonds

Chapter 60: The Shadow Dance of Destiny

"Snow Sky-Dog, why have you come to my office today?" The Water Deity of the Gods, Snow Sky-Dog's master, posed the question to him.

"Master, I have some very important information to share with you!"

"What is it, Snow Sky-Dog? Please, tell me."

"Master, I bring you two pieces of news. One is good, and the other is very dire. Which would you like to hear first, Master?"

"First, tell me about the dire news. I prefer to hear about that before the good news."

"Why is that, Master?"

"Because in all three worlds, for a true warrior, for a true man, the obstacles he faces are always more noteworthy than his advantages. In the direst circumstances, if a warrior truly knows how to use the intellect in his mind, he can always gather all the advantages and strengths he has. For a true individual, he is never completely without an advantage, even when he finds himself in the direst circumstances. In the most disadvantageous situations, the advantage remains fundamental. Therefore, in every situat