"Elder, can you teach us so combat techniques? Or perhaps a Secret Technique that would let us significantly boost our combat power in a short amount of ti?" Tian Xing spoke up.
The other geniuses quickly chid in, "Yes, Elder, we really need sothing like that!"
The Ninth Elder shook his head. "Such thods exist, but I will not teach them to you. They are not the proper path. They are shortcuts." He continued, "Take too many shortcuts, and you will forget the proper path. Your Cultivation Realm will stagnate, and you will never be able to break through again. You should focus on comprehending your Martial Arts. Improving your Martial Arts realm is the proper path. When your Martial Arts realm improves, your strength will naturally follow, and the benefits will last a lifeti."
Alas, Tian Xing and the others sighed upon hearing this. It seed their hopes were dashed.
While they were sighing dejectedly, the other areas were bustling with activity. The Grand Elder and the others were having their geniuses spar with one another, pointing out the flaws in their techniques as they fought. They also taught them nurous combat techniques and shared their own combat experience. This made those geniuses incredibly excited.
They discovered that even when using the sa Martial Arts, the power they could exert was no match for the elders’. This was the difference in their level of mastery. With the elders’ guidance, they could rapidly improve their combat techniques in a short amount of ti. This ant that while their Martial Arts realm itself hadn’t improved—their level of Swordsmanship was still the sa—the power they could wield had increased.
This revelation made the geniuses ecstatic. Wonderful! After a month of this, their strength would improve by a huge margin.
Only the Ninth Elder’s group was completely quiet. Everyone was sitting cross-legged around him.
The Ninth Elder spoke, "Next, I am going to teach you sothing called ditation. This is a particularly unique thod of comprehension. You won’t be physically practicing your Martial Arts; instead, you will rehearse them in your mind. The effect is actually much faster. Use this to hone your Martial Arts and improve your Martial Arts realm."
Then, the Ninth Elder began to teach them how to enter a state of ditation.
But Tian Xing and the others were distracted. What’s the use of ditation? It won’t have any effect in just one month. Maybe after a few years, it might be effective, but we can’t wait that long.
Thinking this, many of them glanced into the distance with envious expressions. They saw the other geniuses all learning combat techniques, their strength improving considerably.
The Ninth Elder naturally saw through their thoughts and sighed inwardly. These few are too restless. It’ll probably be difficult for them to truly enter a ditative state.
Lin Xuan, however, was a great surprise to him. At this mont, Lin Xuan was extrely focused. This wasn’t what the Ninth Elder had expected. He had heard many things about Lin Xuan—that he was arrogant, conceited, and loved to brag. The Ninth Elder had assud Lin Xuan would be an incredibly impetuous and impatient person. But now, Lin Xuan’s behavior was completely different. He was remarkably calm, quietly learning the art of ditation.
A faint smile touched the Ninth Elder’s lips. This Lin Xuan is interesting. He can go into a frenzy, but also quiet his heart. Truly, he moves like a raging god, yet is as serene as still water. This boy’s future is limitless.
In the blink of an eye, three days passed.
The geniuses under the other elders had all improved in strength. Among them, Chu Yue had improved the most. Her combat techniques had advanced by a large margin. The Grand Elder was very satisfied; Chu Yue’s talent was truly exceptional. The other disciples were incredibly envious.
As for the Ninth Elder’s group, no one had made any progress. Tian Xing and the others grew increasingly restless, finding it nearly impossible to enter a ditative state. To be honest, they were on the verge of a ntal collapse.
Lin Xuan, on the other hand, was quite excited. In just three days, he had already learned how to ditate. When he closed his eyes, his Soul seed to enter a peculiar space. This space was utterly silent and boundless, containing only himself. Here, he could practice his Martial Arts at will.
Lin Xuan was practicing the Cyan Dragon Break Heaven Hand. In ditation, his proficiency with the technique had improved. Before, he could barely execute the first move. Now, he could perform it with skill.
Lin Xuan was overjoyed. Under normal circumstances, his progress shouldn’t have been this fast. This speed had indeed exceeded his expectations. He figured there were two reasons. First, he was inside the Heavenly Dao Tower, which was a magical place in itself that could accelerate one’s cultivation. Second, he had entered a state of ditation, which was also incredibly wondrous. Naturally, the combination of the two allowed him to comprehend Martial Arts at a speed far exceeding what was possible in the outside world.
Lin Xuan opened his eyes, let out a breath, and a smile played on his lips.
Seeing this, the Ninth Elder asked, "How do you feel?"
"Great," Lin Xuan replied. "I feel my Martial Arts have improved a little."
"That’s good. Rest for half an hour, then continue your ditation."
Lin Xuan nodded.
Hearing this, Tian Xing and the others rolled their eyes.
His Martial Arts realm improved? What a joke! You just close your eyes, think a little, and you can improve your Martial Arts? Don’t be ridiculous. That Lin Xuan is such a braggart. They didn’t believe it for a second.
The other geniuses around them didn’t believe it either. What is this ditation? It’s just a waste of ti. How could you possibly improve your Martial Arts realm through ditation? That’s impossible! Only through actual combat, through constant sparring and tempering, can you enhance your Martial Arts. There’s no other way.
Half an hour later, the Ninth Elder said, "Continue ditating."
The other geniuses sighed and closed their eyes, but their minds had already wandered thousands of miles away, thinking who knows what. Only Lin Xuan began to ditate earnestly, entering the ditation Space once more.
At this mont, the Ninth Elder took out an ancient bell and shook it gently.
Tian Xing and the others felt nothing; if anything, they found the sound a bit annoying.
Lin Xuan, however, felt a jolt run through his body. The instant the bell chid, he felt his ditation Space begin to vibrate violently. Ripples spread through the space. In that mont, Lin Xuan found his perception had been greatly enhanced. He could feel the wind blowing past him, lifting his long hair. He could also sense an ant crawling up a tree ten ters away and even hear the sound of distant leaves fluttering to the ground.
It was incredible. In that instant, the entire world seed to beco sharper and clearer.
Lin Xuan was stunned at first, then beca ecstatic. For so unknown reason, his senses had beco unbelievably sharp, and this thrilled him. With this level of perception, his speed of practicing Martial Arts would be even faster.
Is this the Ninth Elder’s doing? It’s unbelievable. The Ninth Elder is truly amazing!
Next, Lin Xuan continued to ditate. In the ditation Space, he practiced the Cyan Dragon Break Heaven Hand over and over again. With each repetition, the power of the Ultimate Skill increased slightly. This technique possessed supre power and was incredibly difficult to control. But now, Lin Xuan’s perception was so powerful that he could clearly perceive the flow of power within the Cyan Dragon Break Heaven Hand, allowing him to control it much better.
Just like that, another five days passed.
Every day, the Ninth Elder would shake the bell once, and every day, Lin Xuan’s perception would beco incredibly sharp. His proficiency with the Cyan Dragon Break Heaven Hand improved dramatically. Lin Xuan felt that he was only a single step away from reaching the entry-level of mastery. Soon, he would achieve it.
At that ti, Lin Xuan would possess the strength of a Grandmaster.
User Comments
0 comments from readers