【Beginning】
After realizing his ability and responsibility, Yunyang was able to channel the power of nature. In order to become a great Panda Druid, he then humbly learned from the current Druid and trained every day. However, the phenomenon that he would always turn into a panda whenever he used the power of nature kept bothering him. Even when he tried very hard to stay in his Human form, he would eventually morph into a panda.
- Yunyang: ‘...Why do I always turn into a panda whenever I channel the power of nature? Am I using it wrong?’
Looking at his panda paws and the black and white body, Yunyang could not help but feel frustrated. The more he wanted to do better, the more he failed; the more he told himself not to morph into a panda, the more he felt helpless. He wandered alone to a waterfall in the bamboo forest and sat on a rock, allowing the ice-cold water to pour onto him. After a long time, his body gradually turned back into a Human. He then climbed back onto the ground and sighed:
- Yunyang: What exactly do I need to do if I want to control this morphing ability? What am I missing?
- ???: Patience.
Down from the top of the waterfall came a plump panda, who transformed back into Human as its body landed right in front of Yunyang — it was his teacher, the current Druid. Seeing his master, Yunyang immediately bowed to greet him.
- Yunyang: I used to be less patient, but this has never happened before.
- Druid: Power and heart are inseparable.
- Druid: Impatience creates turmoil in both your heart and power; only by staying calm and steady can one harmonize his heart with his power.
- Druid: And only by reaching a peaceful state of mind can one channel his power at will.
In hopes of mastering his panda-morphing power, Yunyang went through a series of training on how to ease his heart and mind...
【Before Battles】
The Druid asked Yunyang to stand underneath the waterfall and gradually channel the power of nature under the pouring water.
This was a way for Yunyang to remember the peace of mind brought to him by the water.
It seemed to go well at first, but when Yunyang conjured the power of nature, he morphed into a panda.
【After Battles】
The Druid meditated with Yunyang, trying to free him from any distractions by integrating with nature.
So his heart could reach the state as calm as a smooth sea.
Just as Yunyang thought he had grasped the right feeling and channeled the power of nature, he morphed into a panda again.
【End】
Yunyang did everything according to what the Druid told him. The failure after putting in so much effort discouraged him; he was so depressed that he even thought he might never be able to resonate with nature. The Druid had some more plans to help him, but the discouraged Yunyang only wanted to return home and take a rest. Hence, after saying goodbye to the Druid, Yunyang took his leave and walked home with heavy steps.
At home, Yunyang sat on his bed and incessantly sighed, thinking that he had disappointed everyone. Just then, he caught a glimpse of his lute. He had not played it since he started his Druid trainings. He picked it up and naturally held it in his hands. His fingers moved and a light and beautiful tune rang in his room, lifting his gloomy heart, as if his troubles vanished into thin air along with the melody.
He suddenly thought of an idea — maybe music was the key to controlling his power of nature! He played a tune again as he slowly channeled the power of nature. At first, black and white hair still grew on his body, but as the music calmed his heart, the hair disappeared along with his change of mind. When the music finally ended, Yunyang opened his eyes again. There was no panda features on his body and instead, he could see a broad grassland and his Human limbs.
A bright smile spread across the teenager’s face as he surprisingly discovered the relationship between music and his heart. He shared this discovery with other villagers and it brought joy to the village. With this big step, Yunyang was now closer to becoming an extraordinary Panda Druid.