Dashing Student Chapter 966: All-Encompassing

Inside the grand hall, on each of the nine stone tablets, a name is inscribed.

Clearly, those who left their names here were once undoubtedly Great Cultivators.

This scene is not unfamiliar to Chen Nan, for he had experienced it before in the Qingshan Sect.

This is evidently the ancient legacy left here by Great Cultivators!

As they gazed upon the nine stone tablets, the cultivators present displayed expressions of excitement.

If one could acquire the legacy of any Great Cultivator, the mental methods and magic techniques would be beyond measure, and there might even be secret treasures, elixir pills, or cultivation experiences left behind.

Just like the Shariputra that Chen Nan obtained, which contained Buddhist techniques ranging from the Foundation Establishment Stage to the Nascent Soul Stage, with such a legacy, the worry about cultivation techniques is entirely unnecessary.

Though every cultivator present wished to obtain the legacy, there were only nine stone tablets, and they feared being interrupted while acquiring the legacy.

Thus, none dared to act first, instead staying alert to their surroundings.

At this moment, Wang Teng from the Wang Family stepped forward and smiled slightly at everyone.

"I know everyone here wants to acquire the legacy but fears being ambushed. Why don’t we make an agreement that fighting is not allowed while acquiring the legacy?"

"Our Wang Family is willing to oversee, and if anyone violates the agreement, we absolutely won’t let them off!"

With the Wang Family providing assurance, the cultivators’ minds were much more at ease, as the influence of a top family was indeed substantial.

"Since Young Master Wang has said this, we should naturally adhere to it. Legacy is obtained by those destined for it; whether one can acquire it depends on individual ability."

Some agreed, but others raised new questions.

"Young Master Wang, legacy belongs to those destined for it, but how should the pottery jar above be divided?"

Everyone instinctively looked towards the pottery jar.

Wang Teng smiled slightly: "Naturally, it should be fairly contested after all the legacies have been acquired, each relying on their own skill!"

"Alright, let’s do it this way!"

This method was relatively fair, as anyone might obtain the pottery jar, thus there was no opposition.

They all began seeking the legacy of interest, or simply tried each stone tablet, hoping to acquire the legacy within the tablets.

Chen Nan also stepped forward but did not rush to choose; instead, he first examined the names on the tablets.

These names were unfamiliar to him, but some people had heard of them and spoke of the deeds of the cultivators on the tablets, all being prominent figures in the Jiuzhou World.

Only one stone tablet was an exception; the name on it was completely unheard of, and no deeds had been passed down.

When Chen Nan saw the name on that tablet, he was momentarily stunned.

For the name on the tablet was unknown to others, but he knew it.

Dao Yan!

The first time he encountered this name was in the Abyss Netherworld, seen in the Shariputra.

It was merely a journal, recording some fantastical ideas of Dao Yan, considered astonishingly unconventional.

What theories of Five Elements Spirit Root and Five Elements Golden Core, now would surely be sternly criticized as heretical.

But when Chen Nan saw Dao Yan’s name here, he realized Dao Yan’s theories had come true!

Those astonishingly unconventional ideas could indeed come to fruition!

Others also wanted to obtain Dao Yan’s legacy, but quickly cursed and opened their eyes.

"What nonsense about Five Elements Golden Core? It’s nothing but a fallacy! Misleading the younger generation!"

"Five Elements Golden Core? How could anyone successfully cultivate it? It’s entirely unrealistic imagination!"

"Even if the Five Elements Spirit Root exists, wouldn’t cultivating take five times the effort and time? It’s a complete waste of time; only fools would try!"

They all left, showing contempt for the theory of Five Elements Spirit Root.

Only Chen Nan eagerly placed his hand on the tablet and slowly closed his eyes.

Soon, he found himself in a consciousness space, where a scholar-like, very thin man appeared before him, with a gaze full of misunderstood determination.

"I have explored for a lifetime and finally completed the Five Elements theory, perfected the Devouring Spirit Technique, yet the world does not understand, condemning me as heretical."

"I leave my legacy only to find like-minded individuals. If you do not agree with my ideals, please quickly leave."

The scholar waved his sleeve, and before Chen Nan, densely packed characters appeared, all representing Dao Yan’s understanding of the Five Elements.

The more Chen Nan read, the more astonished he became, feeling that the Five Elements theory truly resonated with the grand path of heaven and earth.

Dao Yan quietly observed Chen Nan as he showed expressions of excitement and realization, his mouth gently lifted in a slight smile.

According to Dao Yan’s thoughts, Five Elements Spirit Root is complete, rather than being considered incomplete, though the cultivation speed is fast, it is difficult to reach the grand path.

However, most cultivators’ Spirit Roots are incomplete, hence he proposed an alternative concept: absorbing Five Elements Spiritual Objects to substitute the Spirit Root, thus the Devouring Spirit Technique came into being.

After a long time, Chen Nan finally finished reading all the theories, feeling that the path ahead was illuminated.

"Senior, I am very interested in the Five Elements theory and also have some other ideas."

"Perhaps not only can the Five Elements Spirit Root be completed, but other attribute spiritual objects can also be absorbed, such as thunder and wind, encompassing all things."

"I wish to call it ’All Things Spiritual Root’."

This idea was a flash of inspiration based on his own situation.

According to Dao Yan’s ideas, one could absorb other attribute spiritual objects to complete the Spirit Root, but he lacked spiritual objects matching the missing Spirit Root attributes.

However, he did possess other attribute spiritual objects, such as the Thunder Seed, Wind Pearl, and even the Demon Suppressing Sword could be considered a Yin attribute spiritual object.

Thus, he wondered if it was possible to absorb other attributes on the basis of the Five Elements Spirit Root to become the more complete All Things Spiritual Root.

Upon hearing Chen Nan’s idea, Dao Yan’s eyes brightened, and he stepped forward, taking Chen Nan’s hand.

"A like-minded individual, truly a like-minded individual!"

"If it is as you say, then the All Things Spiritual Root will encompass all, not confined to the Five Elements, and can even be continually perfected as cultivation progresses..."

Dao Yan’s expression was extremely enthusiastic, immersed in his own imagination, hardly caring whether Chen Nan responded.

Thus, the two became absorbed in their discussion.

With Dao Yan’s assistance, Chen Nan’s idea of the All Things Spiritual Root became increasingly refined.

The two, like old friends and kindred spirits who regretted meeting too late, grew more excited as they talked, as if a path straight to heaven lay before them.

They conversed for a long, long time.

Finally, Dao Yan’s remaining soul became illusory, seemingly about to dissipate soon.

"Young friend, my time has come, but your presence has given me hope."

"I have not reached the end of this path, and I cannot provide you much assistance, but I sincerely wish you prosperity in the immortal path."

His remaining soul slowly floated up, gradually disappearing, leaving only his voice echoing.

"I am not alone in my path, I am not alone in my path!"