The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3275 - 3270: Perfect Dao Techniques_1
Previously on The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms...
Princess Wen Qi let out a soft chuckle: "Ah, so these are the troubles you've been facing. It's no surprise—when you joined the Divine Night Sect, you'd already stepped into the Heaven-separated Realm, and nobody had clued you in on such matters. In truth, you should've noticed these problems back during your Realmless stage. Yang Chen, are you aware that just randomly cultivating Dao Techniques from others isn't the wise path to take?"
"Why is that?" Yang Chen questioned, looking baffled.
"Because every person's Law is one-of-a-kind; even if it's the identical Law, it'll produce varying results in different hands. Thus, Dao Techniques hold no absolutes. It's okay to dabble in one now and then, but diving into all of them could easily cause your own Dao cultivation to go astray. You might hit the same level as the technique's originator, yet you possess your unique grasp of the Dao. Sticking to another's route—how could that lead to true cultivation?" Princess Wen Qi countered sharply.
Yang Chen stood there, dumbfounded: "If it truly gets to that point, what would occur?"
"It'll block your further advancement. You're fortunate to have broken into the Heaven-separated Realm at all. I assumed you had some grasp of this, but it turns out you're utterly in the dark. Yang Chen, you must've pulled out all the stops to reach the Heaven-separated Realm, right?" Princess Wen Qi remarked with a knowing smile.
Yang Chen gave a wry nod, smiling bitterly.
Without a doubt, he'd poured immense effort into attaining the Heaven-separated Realm, starting with the Liuli Mine and followed by Xuan Jie's corpse.
Only the merging of these elements had propelled him into the Heaven-separated Realm. For most folks, the Liuli Mine alone would suffice.
"Exactly, you're clever. Realizing your cultivation wasn't yielding fruit, you wisely held back from pushing too hard. Had you not, regret would've been your constant companion later on. Overindulging in others' Dao Techniques can hinder your growth across the Three Heavenly Realms. The leap from Realmless to Heaven-separated Realm is one hurdle, and from Heaven-separated to Heaven-appointed Realm is another. Even within the Heaven-appointed Realm, you might never break into the Heavenly Extreme Realm!" Princess Wen Qi explained gravely.
Yang Chen's eyes widened in shock: "That severe?"
"Indeed, that severe. To ascend to the Heavenly Extreme Realm, you must forge your own trail, be it in Dao Techniques or Laws. Comprehend them through your own insights, not by copying others. From what I know, every powerhouse who enters the Heavenly Extreme Realm invents their own Dao Techniques, rooted in their personal Laws. That's the secret," Princess Wen Qi stated firmly.
Sudden clarity hit Yang Chen—he couldn't fully rely on Luo's advice. For an unfamiliar Dao Technique, gambling his future wasn't worth it.
Yet, just as the idea surfaced, Princess Wen Qi added: "Naturally, there's an exception to this rule."
"What kind of exception?" Yang Chen replied.
"In this world exists a Dao Technique that lets cultivators practice it without fearing stagnation in their progress," Princess Wen Qi elaborated.
"Which Dao Technique would that be?" Yang Chen pressed.
"It's known as the Perfect Dao Technique, though it's incredibly scarce, and its origins stem from the mightiest figures in the Heavenly Extreme Realm," Princess Wen Qi revealed.
Yang Chen's pupils contracted sharply: "From the mightiest in the Heavenly Extreme Realm? So even regular Heavenly Extreme Realm experts fall short?"
"Precisely, like myself—I lack the ability to craft a Perfect Dao Technique," Princess Wen Qi admitted with a wry, self-deprecating grin. "Those Heavenly Extreme Realm cultivators who can forge a Perfect Dao Technique represent the absolute summit of the cosmos. Only such beings can devise Dao Techniques that embrace all things, nearly touching the universe's core essence. No concerns arise because even if you master the Perfect Dao Technique to matching realms, your self-created ones would pale in comparison."
"Within our Divine Night Sect, just two Perfect Dao Techniques exist. Neither fits for your practice, and even if one did, the sect would demand massive contributions before handing it over," Princess Wen Qi continued.
Yang Chen pieced it together at last—the Dao Technique Luo mentioned was likely a Perfect one. That explained the lofty terms Luo proposed. Yan Luo's past feats truly ranked among the cosmos's elite. Otherwise, its broken fragment Yan couldn't have birthed such a fearsome Netherworld.
"I get it now, Senior. Upon my return, I'll abandon these Dao Techniques. But how exactly does one go about creating their own?" Yang Chen sighed in resignation, shaking his head. He'd squandered so much time on those Dao Techniques, yet there was no undoing it now.
His lingering question centered on crafting his personal Dao Techniques.
"Forming Dao Techniques demands the buildup of time and serendipitous moments. You could retreat into secluded cultivation or wander through scenic landscapes. A sudden insight might strike from an unexpected event. Typically, secluded meditation offers slim chances for enlightenment. True breakthroughs often ignite in dire crises," Princess Wen Qi advised.
Yang Chen mulled over her guidance.
"Drawing inspiration from other Dao Techniques works fine, but only if you adapt them into something truly yours without full immersion. The method of practice is up to you. Keep this in mind: for pursuing the great Dao, nothing matters more than what you forge yourself," Princess Wen Qi emphasized.
Yang Chen nodded firmly: "I'll engrave Senior Wen Qi's wisdom in my heart."
"This is merely a heads-up from me. Oh, and Yang Chen, your reputation's been soaring lately, yet Spirit Separation Ancestor hasn't struck at you. Stay vigilant on your own. Much like with this Dao Technique matter, true aid comes mostly from your personal striving," Princess Wen Qi warned with genuine worry.
Yang Chen felt deep appreciation and replied, "Junior understands."
With his questions cleared up, Yang Chen didn't linger much longer and chose to depart.
Once outside, Yang Chen promptly started purging the prior Dao Techniques from his body.
For instance, shedding the Dao Techniques he'd encountered over the last twenty years proved straightforward. But unraveling ones like the Reincarnation Scripture and the Mysterious Wandering Spear Canon demanded far more effort and couldn't wrap up overnight.
What's more, dissolving those skills meant stripping away all his combat capabilities against foes.
"No need to rush at this point. If I can't even grasp these basics of my own path, hastily purging my skills would only harm me further," Yang Chen reflected inwardly.
He had to define his personal path first.
Yang Chen devoted another decade to patient waiting!
In that span of ten years, he plunged fully into cultivation, training relentlessly day after day.
Only Yang Chen himself realized that over those ten years, he'd fully expelled every Dao Technique he'd once cultivated.
From there, he drew on their core essences to contemplate and experiment, thereby sketching out his unique Law Path from his own perceptions.
As Princess Wen Qi had noted, the Dao Techniques he devised personally would align perfectly with his Law Path.
No soul knew the specifics of what Yang Chen cultivated during that decade of ceaseless practice.
All that was clear was that, after ten years, Yang Chen emerged from seclusion in a blaze of mystery and made directly for the Longxiao Market!
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I'm truly sorry regarding the King of Angry Seas incidents; lately, after heading back home, I've been a tad out of sorts. That issue's been corrected now.