Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather Chapter 1724 - 1051: Four Realms of Spear Dao (Part 2)

"Yes!" Yang Mingcheng responded, then added, "Dad, is it troublesome? If it’s bothersome, we can take our time independently!"

Yang Zhenshan waved his hand with a smile, "It’s not troublesome at all. I’ve just had some insights into Spear Dao recently, so you all can focus on your cultivation!"

"Since you’re here today, stay for dinner tonight. I’ll have someone bring Ming Zhao over!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Mingcheng displayed a sheepish grin.

A simple yet warm family dinner concluded, and Yang Zhenshan quickly immersed himself in the integration of Spear Dao.

Sword Dao, Sword Dao, and Spear Dao all stem from Martial Arts.

Yang Zhenshan had not practiced Sword Dao nor was he skilled in Sword Dao, but he was well-versed in Spear Dao.

From the Thunder Fire Spear to Only My Spear Intent, to today’s Breaking Void Spear, even though Yang Zhenshan had set aside Spear Dao in between, he continued to be exceptionally familiar with Spear Dao.

Breaking Void Spear is actually an evolved version of Thunder Fire Spear, both based on Only My Spear Intent.

Man and spear unify, I am the spear, and the spear is me; everything in the world arises because of me.

Yang Zhenshan once referred to it as the way of Only Martial Arts.

Simply put, I am the foundation of this world, the center of this world; because of my existence, everything in the world exists. If I cease to exist, everything in this world will vanish.

This is an extremely radical Dao Intent, and precisely because of its extremity, it enables person and spear to merge into one.

This is different from the Dao Intent of the Immortal Path, which involves sensing and merging with the heavens and earth.

They are akin to heading in completely opposite directions.

But it’s not truly opposite directions, it’s about self-awareness versus the awareness of the heavens and earth.

"Dao can be spoken, but it is not the eternal dao; heaven and earth are dao, and I too am dao!"

"All things under heaven are illusions, only I am the root of spear intent. Breaking the constraints of worldly spear principles, using true self as the edge, Divine Soul as the shaft, and blood and qi as the tassel, respecting no ancient laws, following no Heavenly Dao; once a spear is unleashed, it is my regulation."

Yang Zhenshan was absorbed in organizing and reflecting on Spear Dao. Sometimes he would ponder hard for months in the Quiet Chamber, other times he would seek an open space to practice his spear techniques, verifying his hypotheses, and sometimes he would head to the Transmission Hall to examine various Cultivation Techniques, referencing and summarizing the experiences of predecessors.

"Spear Dao First Realm: Thunder Fire, eyes unwavering, heart unafraid, and the spear unyielding, dispelling the notion of ’an invincible foe,’ making the spear’s stance as radiant and unavoidable as the sun bursting through gaps."

He summarized the Spear Dao First Realm based on his understanding of Martial Arts and Spear Dao from previous experiences, labeling it Thunder Fire Spear.

"Spear Dao Second Realm: Only My, the heavens and earth as targets, all beings as markers; where my spear points, there is the bullseye, all things born because of me, and likewise, must fall because of me!"

Using Only My Spear Intent, he innovated, establishing the Spear Dao Second Realm: Only My Dao.

"Spear Dao Third Realm: Break Void, blurring the boundary between reality and illusion, the spear penetrates the essence; the virtual realm generates a solid spear, and the solid spear breaks the illusion, solidifying truth with a single shot."

He extrapolated the Spear Dao Third Realm: Break Void, from his newly comprehended Breaking Void Spear, incorporating changes between reality and illusion.

"Spear Dao Ultimate Realm!"

"I in spear exist, spear in my demise persists; a single thought births myriad spears. Abandoning the boundary between ’I and spear,’ I enter the heavens and earth, and the spear merges within the heavens and earth, lifting my hand, plants and trees can become spears, light streams can become spears."

Finally, after comparing numerous predecessors’ Cultivation Techniques, from Martial Arts to Immortal Dao Skill, and then to Sword Dao, he sculpted the Spear Dao Ultimate Realm.

This is his hypothesis, derived from his own insights, and while it might not be perfectly accurate, it should represent a feasible new path.

"From breaking the doubts with Thunder Fire Spear to dominating with Only My, from penetrating truth with Break Void to immortality; when the four realms converge to form ’One spear breaks the dao, all methods surrender.’

"This is not the spear following my intention but my spear intent equating to the will of the heavens and earth."

Amidst overlapping mountain ranges, Yang Zhenshan stood atop a lonely peak, holding Thunder Fire Spear, staring directly at the sky.

The gentle breeze came, his robe fluttered, the spear in his hand stood erect; his body also stood tall like a spear.

"I am spear intent, spear intent is the world."

"Spear unleashed!"

Yang Zhenshan thrust out his spear swiftly; seemingly mundane, it contained no flashy moves, just a straightforward spear thrust, piercing upward.

Yet when the spear tip aimed, the surrounding heavens and earth seemed to tremble, and everything spurred to emerge fierce spear tips.

Grasses and trees like spears, straight pointing at the sky.

Mountain rocks shuddered, appearing ready to shoot forth at any moment.

Nature’s spiritual energy converged, countless unseen spear tips enveloping a hundred miles around.

Grim spear tips as mountains and trees, dazzling spear intent as waves and tides.

"One spear breaks the dao, I alone reign supreme. Life for spear soul, death for spear spirit. If the heavens betray me, I shall defy the heavens; if the earth betrays me, I shall shatter the earth; if all beings oppose me, I shall annihilate all beings; this is Only My Spear Dao."

Yang Zhenshan murmured softly, the corners of his mouth forming an arc, then burst into laughter.

"Hahaha~~~"

His bright laughter echoed among heaven and earth; the grasses and trees swaying with the wind; the mountain rocks silent, heavenly spiritual energy transformed into the intangible, drifting amidst the breeze.

The sharpness subsided, Dao Intent withdrew, leaving only the hearty laughter echoing around.

Defying heaven, shattering earth, and annihilating all beings were mere jest, Yang Zhenshan couldn’t defy heaven, shatter earth, nor would he eliminate all beings — yet, the Only My Spear Dao’s sole reign was truly real.

"Pity that this spear can only be unleashed within the Spirit Source Land; outside of it, I cannot use it!" Yang Zhenshan placed the Thunder Fire Spear horizontally before him, regretfully caressing the spear’s body.

Earlier, he had mobilized spiritual energy within a hundred-mile radius, condensing the dao rhyme of the entire heavens and earth, thus executing this move: Only My World.

As for what Only My World implies, it means I am the sole ruler within this fragment of the world, and others present would feel as though the heavens and earth opposed them.

Much like a domain, a hundred-mile radius encased by Yang Zhenshan’s domain, granting him the ability to transform everything within it into his spear edge and spear intent, including Heaven and Earth Great Dao therein.

The fact Yang Zhenshan achieved this was not due to significant progress in Dao Intent but rather because he was the owner and Artifact Spirit of the Life Realm Immortal Palace, leveraging its power to reach this feat.

If he were to step outside the Life Realm Immortal Palace, he wouldn’t be able to accomplish this.

Of course, he didn’t walk away empty-handed this time.

Summarizing the Four Realms of Spear Dao not only granted him considerable insights into Spear Dao but also a clear understanding of Spear Dao.

"No less than a pioneer of Spear Dao!"

Yang Zhenshan stored away the Thunder Fire Spear, his heart filled with pride.

Though the Four Realms of Spear Dao have numerous flaws, creating a new path remains a novel experience for him.

Calming his somewhat excited emotions, Yang Zhenshan flickered back to the Quiet Chamber in Longevity Hall, recording all of his insights onto a Jade Scroll.

A few days later, he organized all the content of the Four Realms of Spear Dao into a new Cultivation Technique.

The technique, named the Four Realms of Spear Dao.