Chapter 277: Flying and Earth Penetration! One Year Later

Chapter 277: Flying and Earth Penetration! One Year Later



These days, Gale Demigod not only sparred with Li Yuan every day but also guided and instructed him through weapon combat.

For the rest of the time, Gale Demigod mostly engaged in solitary meditation.

Although Gale Demigod was nearing the end of his lifespan and had been stuck in a bottleneck for many years, with little hope of breaking through, he refused to give up until the very last moment.

During his meditation, Gale Demigod occasionally observed Li Yuan.

He had long noticed that Li Yuan not only practiced Origin Power daily but also contemplated the Cosmic Power.

For the remaining time, Li Yuan seemed to be entirely focused on refining his Gun Technique, working tirelessly without a moment's rest.

Furthermore, from Gale Demigod's perception of Li Yuan's Gun Technique, he noticed that Li Yuan was primarily exploring the mysteries of the Wind lineage, and his progress was quite remarkable.

Additionally, Li Yuan respectfully addressed Gale Demigod as 'Teacher' every day, which naturally fostered a deeper bond between them over time.

After half a month, Gale Demigod developed a genuine affection for Li Yuan, as any normal person would for a diligent, talented, and respectful junior.

However, Gale Demigod was utterly surprised to discover that Li Yuan, who had spent most of his time refining the mysteries of the Wind lineage, had unknowingly achieved a qualitative transformation in understanding the Earth Essence within just half a month.

For a moment, Gale Demigod was at a loss for words.

"Whoosh!"

On a mountain a kilometer away, Li Yuan stood up, his eyes still closed, but a long spear had already appeared in his hand, which he held tightly.

He began to practice his spear technique slowly.

As the spear danced, streaks of earthy yellow auras swiftly emerged around Li Yuan and the spear, signifying the complete materialization of Cosmic Power.

With each move, the spear beams slashed through the sky, and the earthy yellow auras, condensed from Cosmic Power, enveloped Li Yuan, making his aura even more formidable.

Under the influence of these auras, Li Yuan unknowingly found himself standing in mid-air.

Flying!

Suspended in the air!

"Sixth Stage Technique, truly entering the realm of the path," Gale Demigod marveled as he witnessed this scene, his heart whispering, "This kid has an incredible talent for the Earth lineage."

Initially, during the past half-month of guidance, Gale Demigod had thought that Li Yuan's talent in the Wind lineage was impressive.

But now, compared to his talent in the Earth lineage, it was far inferior.

...

"The vastness of the cosmos, the boundlessness of the earth," Li Yuan murmured as he immersed himself completely in the Earth Wave, his spirit merging seamlessly with the entire cosmos.

Indeed, over the past half-month, he had wholeheartedly practiced his spear technique and contemplated the mysteries of the Wind lineage, but the essence of the cosmos was inherently interconnected. Furthermore, his talent in the Earth lineage was truly exceptional.

Numerous external factors contributed to his progress.

During these days, while sensing the profound and unpredictable Wind Wave, he unknowingly also sensed the Earth Wave... without consciously cultivating or comprehending it.

Just now, when he was seated in meditation on the cliff, a sudden thought came to him, and he vaguely sensed the wondrous waves emanating from the earth beneath him, which resonated deeply within his spirit.

"Earth!"

"Cosmos!"

In the past, Li Yuan could sense the waves of Origin Power and Cosmic Power throughout the vast cosmos, but he was most attuned to the Earth Wave.

But in this instant, Li Yuan's consciousness and spirit merged perfectly with the boundless earth, and he could only perceive the vast and heavy Earth Wave.

Everything else was beyond his perception.

The earth was vast and boundless.

Past insights and experiences flooded Li Yuan's mind like a surging tide.

"Is this the full picture of the Earth Wave?" Li Yuan wondered as his Perfect Celestial Pulse circulated within his body, and the True Interpretation of Earth Star Pulse transformed into a dazzling star beam, emitting an earthy yellow light.

Li Yuan's comprehension of the Earth Essence had already reached a profound level, surpassing that of many Skysoar Warriors.

From the essence intent core to the condensation of true intent, this step was like crossing a heavenly chasm.

Whether in the Seven Star Civilization or other numerous civilizations, Skysoar Warriors struggled to overcome this obstacle.

"In the past, I comprehended the mysteries of the Earth Essence," Li Yuan said.

"But my spirit has never been so closely aligned with the earth." Li Yuan was completely immersed, slowly practicing his gun technique, and all his past insights and experiences converged, becoming one with each move and gesture, resembling the rolling stars, majestic and unshakable, containing the power to crush everything in their path.

True Intent!

At this moment, Li Yuan realized that the so-called Star True Intention, Changchun True Intention, and other names were merely labels attached by later generations, encompassing a small aspect of the Cosmic Power's characteristics.

"The true intent I've condensed is vastly different from the so-called 'Star True Intention' understood by many Skysoar Warriors," Li Yuan mused. "There's no need to specifically call it Star True Intention."

"It's just the Earth True Intention."

...

High in the sky, the spear beams blossomed, each one devoid of Origin Power fluctuations yet repeatedly piercing through dozens of meters of void, leaving behind traces of lingering spear beams.

When attacking, he was upright and powerful, as if using absolute force to crush everything in his path.

When defending, the auras flowed like a long river, continuous and unyielding.

"The mysteries of the true intent he comprehends seem to differ from the simple Star True Intention."

Below, the Gale Demigod observed and remarked inwardly, "The normal Star True Intention is better at defense, but Li Yuan's gun technique is both offensive and defensive, continuous and seamless."

After a while, Li Yuan finally came to a stop, manipulating the invisible cosmic power to descend to the ground.

"Riding the Heavenly Path," Li Yuan silently recited to himself. Only when one's technique reaches the sixth stage can they borrow the True Intention to fly and penetrate the earth.

"Li Yuan."

"Congratulations on finally reaching the sixth stage of True Intention." The Gale Demigod, with an enigmatic smile, said, "You've perfectly merged with the heavens and earth, truly entering the Dao."

Li Yuan nodded in agreement.

At the fifth stage of unity with heaven and humanity, one first merges with the heavens and earth, as the mind integrates with the cosmos and receives its nourishment. Then, step by step, they gradually draw upon the power of the cosmos.

Gradually, the body merges with the heavens and earth.

How can Limit Masters at the fifth stage achieve such terrifying running speeds? It's because their bodies are almost seamlessly integrated with the heavens and earth, and the air hardly presents any resistance.

Once the comprehension of the mysteries of the cosmos reaches a profound level, and the cultivation realm is high enough, a complete transformation occurs, reaching the True Intention realm.

This is entering the Dao! With a single thought, the body can fully merge with the heavens and earth, becoming a part of its power, allowing one to borrow its strength and fly at high speeds without any hindrance.

Upon reaching this realm, traveling through the sky, land, and ocean becomes almost effortless, as if they were all on the same level.

This is a fundamental transformation.

"With your current strength, many newly-ascended Skysoar Warriors may not even match your power," the Gale Demigod said.

Li Yuan nodded in acknowledgment.

Skysoar Warriors, by condensing 'Source Cores' within their bodies using Origin Power, experience a surge in power and gain the ability to fly... Flying is the most significant advantage Skysoar Warriors have over Origin Martial Artists.

However, those who have condensed True Intention can also fly and penetrate the earth, and in some ways, they are even better than many Skysoar Warriors who haven't condensed True Intention. This is because condensing True Intention means receiving the acknowledgment and blessing of the heavens and earth.

Take Ludenev and Yu Jinghe, for example; they can defeat and even kill Skysoar Warriors with their comprehension of True Intention.

Their greatest reliance is their understanding of True Intention.

"Condensing True Intention is just the first step on the Dao; it's only the True Intention of the heavens and earth, and the essence of the cosmos has yet to be comprehended."

"Next, you should continue to sense the earth's vibrations and keep contemplating and deducing," the Gale Demigod instructed. "Until one day, the quantitative changes lead to a qualitative leap, allowing you to comprehend the mysteries of the laws."

"Once you grasp even a thread of the mysteries of the laws, you can, without any external force, move your thoughts and easily defeat ordinary Skysoar Warriors," the Gale Demigod said, looking at Li Yuan. "But crossing the threshold of the laws is incredibly challenging; many Demigods can't even achieve it."

"I understand," Li Yuan replied.

This point is often mentioned in many documents in the database... Typically, when one's technique reaches the level of True Intention perfection, and their body and Source Core are refined to the extreme, they are on the verge of becoming a Demigod.

If one's technique reaches the seventh stage of the law, becoming a Demigod is a piece of cake.

Just like Li Yuan at this moment.

He feels that with his exceptionally high technique, a mere thought can move the heavens and earth, even if his physical fitness hasn't reached the ultimate level of an Origin Martial Artist... But he can still draw upon the power of the cosmos and form a Source Core with the convergence of five star pulses, instantly becoming a Skysoar Warrior.

This is the power of a highly skilled technique.

However, Li Yuan's goal is to cultivate the Earth lineage and even the Wind lineage... He strives to quickly condense the ultimate Source Core and lay a solid foundation.

In the short term, Li Yuan won't choose to break through.

"Your talent in the Earth lineage is beyond comprehension," the Gale Demigod said. "But in the Wind lineage, you fall short. Are you sure you want to continue cultivating?"

"Yes," Li Yuan firmly nodded. Having come this far, how could he give up?

"Very well," the Gale Demigod agreed, though he felt that Li Yuan was wasting time by focusing on the Wind lineage.

...

After successfully condensing the Earth's True Intention, Li Yuan's strength surged once more. He felt incredibly refreshed.

He sat cross-legged on the cliff once more, listening to the ebb and flow of the sea, allowing the wild wind to blow... The weather on the island was ever-changing.

"Is the sky about to change again?" Li Yuan wondered.

Over the past half a month, Li Yuan had become accustomed to the sudden changes in the weather on the deep-sea island.

"Sense the heavens and earth," Li Yuan said softly as he closed his eyes.

After condensing the True Intention, he felt even more clearly the vastness of the cosmos.

The cosmic vibrations in his eyes became even more 'beautiful.'

Only when one reaches a certain realm can they perceive the wonders of nature.

Seeking the Dao in the morning, ready to die at dusk.

The prerequisite is entering the Dao.

"Mental Strength is growing faster."

"I can draw upon the Origin Power between heaven and earth more easily. My physical fitness is improving, and the recovery speed of my Origin Power is also increasing," Li Yuan realized.

The transformation in technique represents a higher degree of harmony with the cosmos.

"The earth's vibrations are vast and boundless."

"The wind freely roams through the vast heavens and earth," Li Yuan said, sensing the commonalities between the mysteries of the Earth and Wind lineages.

At Li Yuan's level of cultivation, he understood more clearly that the Earth's mysteries weren't just about being solid and stable. They also had a wild side of wildness... But at its core, it was about embracing all, supporting all, and extending to the endless earth.

It was the foundation of the vast cosmos, and in a sense, it was indeed rigid. Even when attacking, it was straightforward and sought to overpower with absolute strength.

But the mysteries of the Wind lineage had many aspects; it could be used for offense and defense, but its core was agile and graceful.

Earth and Wind.

These two laws seemed completely opposed.

But in Li Yuan's perception, they seemed to be intricately connected.

"In the Divine Gun Technique, the mysteries of these two laws are perfectly combined," Li Yuan silently recalled his initial experience.

"Let's practice the gun!"

"Focusing solely on the Mysterious Wind is indeed not enough," Li Yuan thought to himself. "Now that I've condensed the True Intention of Earth, I've already entered the path... Let's try learning the Divine Gun Technique again and see if I can integrate the Mysterious Wind into the gun technique."

At the same time, Li Yuan's peripheral vision swept across a column in the Divine Palace Panel:

[Skill Realm: True Intention of Earth (Sixth Stage Initial), Mysterious Wind (Fifth Stage 19%)]



"After breaking into the Sixth Stage, there's no longer a clear distinction between gun techniques and body techniques?" Li Yuan wondered. "And it no longer provides feedback directly in percentages?"

Li Yuan could understand this.

Grasping the mysteries of the Heaven and Earth was inherently difficult to quantify, and the Divine Palace Panel could only vaguely categorize it into initial, intermediate, and advanced stages.

Just like many warriors who reach the True Intention tier, they themselves often struggle to clearly articulate which tier they have reached.

The Dao is inherently elusive.

"The progress in the Mysterious Wind isn't slow," Li Yuan said with a slight smile.

At first glance, the Mysterious Wind seemed to have approached the intermediate level of the Fifth Stage so quickly, seemingly much faster than when he was comprehending the mysteries of Earth... But that was because Li Yuan had already completed the foundation for his mental and physical training from the first to the fourth stages.

Moreover, Li Yuan's Mental Strength was already immense.

Even if Li Yuan tried to comprehend the mysteries of Water or Fire, he would still start directly from the Fifth Stage.

"Tick-tock~ Tick-tock~

Huff! Huff!

The sky had started to drizzle, and Li Yuan, facing the wind and rain, began his gun technique training anew.

...

Hundreds of kilometers away from the entrance to the God Warrior Realm.

In a mysterious dark space, a blurry figure` sat atop nothingness.

His body emanated a subtle, mysterious vibration, intertwined with strands of golden light, making him even more enigmatic.

"Master."

A deep voice suddenly sounded, "Gale Demigod sent news about Li Yuan."

"Speak," the blurry figure didn't even open his eyes.

"Gale Demigod said that Li Yuan's progress in the Wind lineage is quite fast, but... he seems even more terrifying in the Earth lineage," the deep voice said.

"Is it possible that he's not focusing on the Wind lineage while training under Gale?" The blurry figure frowned slightly.

"That's not the case."

"According to Gale Demigod, Li Yuan has an extremely strong mental awareness and trains diligently, always focusing on comprehending the Wind lineage," the deep voice said. "But unknowingly, he has already condensed the True Intention of Earth."

"So fast to condense the True Intention?" The blurry figure's voice carried a hint of surprise.

"Yes," the deep voice replied. "He's less than half a month away from turning 19, which is already much faster than Fang Hai back then, and he's already the first in the Seven Star Civilization. Back then, Fang Hai obtained..."

"Each person has their own luck."

"Fang Hai obtained that envious destiny, and Li Yuan may also have his own destiny in secret." The blurry figure said lightly, "But which peerless genius doesn't have a great destiny?"

"Sometimes, if the destiny is too powerful and one's strength isn't enough to bear it, it can be harmful instead."

"Tell Gale to just teach him normally."

"Yes."

...

About ten days after Li Yuan condensed the True Intention of Earth, on a small island, two figures were sparring.

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"

Li Yuan's long spear either thrust straight or slashed fiercely, attacking with overwhelming dominance, layer upon layer of suppression, yet within these upright and proper attacks, countless variations were hidden, making them quite agile.

"Boom!"

"Boom!" Each time their weapons clashed, even though Gale Demigod still held absolute dominance.

But intercepting Li Yuan's weapon was becoming increasingly difficult, and every move required him to draw upon the power of Heaven and Earth to block Li Yuan's weapon.

After a long while, both of them stopped.

"How has your gun technique improved so quickly?" Gale Demigod's eyes flickered with a hint of surprise, "Just in terms of the Mysterious Wind, you should already be considered at the intermediate level of the Fifth Stage."

What kind of cultivation speed was this?

From the beginning of comprehending the Mysterious Wind to reaching the intermediate level of the Fifth Stage in just one month?

Gale Demigod clearly felt that after Li Yuan condensed the True Intention of Earth, his cultivation speed in comprehending the Mysterious Wind had clearly increased by a large margin.

"Firstly, it's because my teacher taught me well."

Li Yuan smiled and said, "Secondly, after I condensed the True Intention of Earth, during cultivation, I gradually tried to fuse the mysteries of Earth and Wind into one, promoting each other."

"You... fused the mysteries of Earth and Wind, promoting each other?" Gale Demigod looked at Li Yuan without moving, but his heart was already filled with shock.

Gale Demigod couldn't help but ask, "How did you do it?"

Fusing two mysteries was extremely difficult. Once a mistake was made, it was easy for them to influence each other negatively, slowing down cultivation instead.

"I just did it naturally," Li Yuan said 'honestly'.

Gale Demigod fell silent.

After a while, he said, "Alright."

"The path you've chosen is correct, so just follow it," Gale Demigod said softly. "Comprehending the Dao according to your own heart is the most correct way."

"I'll definitely work hard and not disappoint my teacher's expectations," Li Yuan said softly.

But in his heart, he was sighing.

Naturally? No! It was because of the Divine Warrior Heritage and the Divine Awareness Resonance of the gun technique... that guided me to walk on a relatively correct path from the beginning.

Li Yuan indeed had quite a talent for the Wind lineage.

But an external environment was also indispensable.

Let's go, let's find another place to train." Gale Demigod spoke, and he directly soared into the sky.

Whoosh!

Li Yuan's mind moved, manipulating the Cosmic Power, and he instantly took flight as well.

After such a long time of comprehending True Intention, this was Li Yuan's first time unleashing his full power in flight.

Boom!

"Riding the Heavenly Path, my fastest flight speed is about three times the speed of sound." Li Yuan quickly assessed.

Fortunately, Gale Demigod's flight speed wasn't fast, and Li Yuan quickly caught up.

"Teacher, where are we going?" Li Yuan couldn't help but ask.

"Wherever there's wind, that's where we're going."

...

Soon after, the two arrived at a high mountain on Flying Star, a place perpetually covered in ice and snow, with howling gales.

"For the next month, you'll be training here." Gale Demigod said.

"Yes."

Li Yuan had already vaguely understood Gale Demigod's intention; he sensed the Heavenly-Earth and observed the myriad changes in the world.

It was an excellent way to cultivate and comprehend the Dao.

Time passed without notice during cultivation.

And so it went.

Every month, Li Yuan would follow Gale Demigod to a new place for training.

Islands, snow-capped mountains, deep valleys, wastelands, and other perilous locations on Flying Star all bore their presence.

From start to finish, Gale Demigod never told Li Yuan how to comprehend the True Intention; instead, he guided him through daily battles.

Reading thousands of books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles.

Traveling ten thousand miles is not as good as having a master's guidance.

And now, Li Yuan was traveling ten thousand miles with a master's guidance, and with the constant assistance of Divine Essence Liquid, his cultivation speed increased even more.

Li Yuan's physical fitness and understanding of the Heavenly-Earth Essence improved continuously.

In the blink of an eye, half a year had passed.

...

In a mysterious dark space not far from the entrance to the God Warrior Realm.

"Sir."

A deep voice suddenly echoed in the dark space: "Li Yuan has followed Gale Demigod for half a year."

"Just now, Gale Demigod sent a message." The blurred figure remained with its eyes closed: "Is he going to send Li Yuan back?"

"Gale Demigod said to give Li Yuan another half a year." The deep voice said: "And he hopes to accept Li Yuan as his direct disciple."

The dark space fell silent again.

After a while.

"It seems that Li Yuan has impressed him." The blurred figure said: "Agree to his request... But whether Li Yuan agrees to become his disciple should be decided after consulting Li Yuan's opinion."

"Yes."

...

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, it was June 2045.

Li Yu Star Realm, Inner Realm.

Fire System Sage Heritage Hall.

Boom~

Flame Radiance flashed, and a crimson-robed figure appeared in the hall, with a Flame Mark faintly visible on her forehead, and a hint of joy in her eyes.

Finally, success.

Lan Yue, I never expected that in just over a year, you'd reach such a level of growth with the help of the Ten Thousand Fire Deity Chart." The Realm Spirit's voice echoed: "In the Fire Essence, you've reached the intermediate level of the Fifth Stage, and your physical fitness has transformed to Level 22, making you qualified to leave."

"Thank you, Realm Spirit." Lin Lan Yue respectfully replied.

"There's no need to thank me; this is what you deserve." The Realm Spirit's voice continued: "Your mental strength was already good, and after learning the Insight, you've transformed even further... Six Fire Refinements and Nirvana, you endured it all, thoroughly unlocking your bloodline's potential."

Lin Lan Yue nodded slightly, and her eyes also carried a hint of gravity.

Indeed, the Six Fire Refinements and Nirvana were a nightmare.

"Soon, when your physical fitness reaches Level 29, your mental strength will also improve, and your comprehension of the Heavenly-Earth Essence will accelerate." The Realm Spirit's voice echoed again: "However, the path ahead remains challenging."

"To become his direct disciple, you're still not qualified."

"Go out and explore."

"Return after reaching the pinnacle of Origin Martial Artist." The Realm Spirit's voice said: "When the Cavern World is freed... You'll receive the most important gift your master left for you."

"Yes." Lin Lan Yue's eyes shone with joy.

Finally, she could leave.

In her mind, several figures appeared: her parents, her older brother, and her second brother.

Finally, another figure emerged in her thoughts, someone she hadn't seen for over a year.

"Are you well?" Lin Lan Yue silently asked in her heart.

Buzz~

An invisible wave swept by, and Lin Lan Yue disappeared within the hall.

...

Xia Nation, Beijiang Province, Louhaihai Star Realm entrance, the entrance stretched for hundreds of kilometers, and the space was extremely unstable.

On one side of the entrance, yellow sand filled the sky.

Standing tall were large war fortresses and countless weapon towers.

On the other side, beyond the slightly illusory space ripples, a blood moon illuminated a dark and vast land.

A majestic mountain range stretched endlessly.

This place was the most dangerous area in Xia Nation, and it was also the most likely to be upgraded to the Third Tier Star Realm from the Second Tier Star Realm.

Most importantly, this was the front line of the war between Seven Stars Civilization and Cloud Beast Civilization.

Year after year, great battles erupted.

"Buzz~"

"Buzz~"

"Buzz~" In the large war fortresses, along the corridors, numerous alarm devices flashed red almost simultaneously.

"War alarm!"

"War alarm!"

"Full-scale war alarm." The million-strong army and countless number of martial artists stationed in the Louhaihai Battle Zone felt their hearts tremble simultaneously.

Everyone knew that after the great battle more than two years ago.

Cloud Beast Civilization had once again launched a full-scale war.

(End of Chapter)

Chapter end