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Chapter 28: How Should the Next Cultivation Technique Be Fabricated?
Chapter 28: How Should the Next Cultivation Technique Be Fabricated?
Before Xu Yan successfully cultivated, Li Xuan made up the technique with the intention of deceiving him, so he improvised without any psychological pressure, making it as fantastical as possible.
There was no need to consider whether it was a viable cultivation method.
Since it was made up, how could anyone possibly cultivate it successfully?
However, the freakishly talented Xu Yan managed to cultivate the fabricated technique and even triggered the Golden Finger. As a result, Li Xuan immediately achieved mastery of the technique and his strength became a hundred times greater than others at the same stage.
Now, when it came to fabricating the next cultivation technique, Li Xuan couldn't just make things up as he pleased.
After all, it concerned whether Xu Yan could cultivate successfully, and it also affected Li Xuan's ability to continue receiving feedback from the Golden Finger, enhancing his own abilities.
With this psychological pressure, he started to overthink things.
As he fabricated the technique, he had to consider whether the theory was reliable and if there were any loopholes.
If it wasn't fantastical enough, he worried that the resulting power wouldn't be strong enough.
But if he made it too fantastical, he feared that Xu Yan wouldn't be able to comprehend it and continue cultivating.
In short, as Li Xuan began to devise the cultivation method for the next realm, he realized that he had underestimated the complexity of the task.
With this pressure on his mind, he became hesitant and worried about potential losses.
"Damn it! I might as well just make something up and let my disciple figure it out.
"But what if he can't comprehend it? Won't I be the one losing out?
"What's going on with this damn Golden Finger anyway?"
Li Xuan wore a troubled expression on his face.
The Golden Finger had been triggered, but after it imparted cultivation knowledge to him, it disappeared as if it had never existed.
"The Golden Finger was triggered because Xu Yan successfully cultivated the technique I made up. If I want to receive more feedback, I still have to rely on Xu Yan. That kid is too freakishly talented, his comprehension abilities are off the charts.
"So, when I create the cultivation technique, I need to ensure that the realms are well-connected, and I'll leave the specifics of the cultivation method to Xu Yan to figure out on his own.
"I just need to come up with a set of theories and some profound-sounding cultivation verses."
Li Xuan took a deep breath and organized his thoughts on how to fabricate the cultivation technique. The next step was to construct this imaginary theory and come up with verses that sounded fantastical.
After that, everything would be up to Xu Yan to comprehend on his own.
Since Xu Yan had been able to figure out the Refine Skin, Refine Bones, and Refine Organs techniques on his own, there was no reason he wouldn't be able to continue cultivating on his own.
"For the Refine Bones technique, I came up with 'Clear Mind, Observe Self, Nurture True Intent, Qi and Blood Like Dragons Forging a Golden Body.' Now, I'll also create a couple of verses for the Qi and Blood Realm to help Xu Yan comprehend it faster."
Li Xuan recalled the two verses he had made up initially, from which Xu Yan had discovered the method to temper his Golden Bones and even refine Jade Bones.
Therefore, the cultivation verses were crucial. They had to be profound, but not too vague.
It would be up to Xu Yan to comprehend their meaning.
"The next realm after the Qi and Blood Realm will be the Innate Realm. I won't rush to create the technique for that just yet. First, let me come up with the verses for the Qi and Blood Realm."
Even without the verses, the direction of cultivation had already been determined, and it was still possible to cultivate to the perfection stage of the Qi and Blood Realm.
However, if he created the verses and Xu Yan gained insights from them, his cultivation speed would increase significantly, and his strength would become even more formidable.
As Xu Yan's strength improved, so would Li Xuan's, his master.
Currently, Li Xuan was at the perfection stage of the Qi and Blood Realm, and his strength was a hundred times greater than others at the same stage. This standard of strength was based on Xu Yan's cultivation at the perfection stage.
If Xu Yan's strength at the perfection stage was significantly enhanced due to comprehending the verses, Li Xuan's strength would naturally increase as well.
Therefore, it was imperative that he come up with the verses.
Li Xuan had already mastered the cultivation techniques for Refine Skin, Refine Bones, Refine Organs, and the basics of martial arts, thanks to the knowledge imparted by the Golden Finger.
"The Qi and Blood Realm focuses on invigorating and enriching one's qi and blood, strengthening the physical body. Thus, the key to cultivation lies in improving the quality and quantity of one's qi and blood, pushing the limits of the physical body..."
"Since we are cultivating the qi and blood, these four verses should suffice as the foundation of the technique."
After some contemplation, Li Xuan crafted the following four verses:
"Like a thousand streams and ten thousand rivers converging to form a grand river,
Their waters rush into the vast ocean, an endless journey;
The surging tides raise towering waves,
And with their might, the qi and blood can shake ten thousand mountains."
"That's it. Four verses. It's all up to my foolish disciple now to puzzle over them. Even if he doesn't grasp their true meaning, it won't hinder his continued cultivation...
Achieving mastery over the Qi and Blood Realm is only a matter of time. What's crucial is for my foolish disciple to continue his monstrous progress and cultivate the fabricated Innate Realm technique."
Li Xuan exhaled, crossed his arms behind his back, and with the demeanor of a strict teacher, strolled out of the room.
Xu Yan was currently consolidating his cultivation stage.
"Disciple, come here. I shall impart to you the verses for the Qi and Blood Realm," Li Xuan beckoned.
"Yes, Master!" Xu Yan replied excitedly, rushing over.
Verses for the Qi and Blood Realm!
"Listen carefully. There are four verses in total for the Qi and Blood Realm. If you can comprehend their true meaning, your cultivation will advance by leaps and bounds, and it won't be long before you achieve mastery over this realm." Li Xuan's tone turned solemn.
"Yes, Master! I will definitely comprehend these verses and won't let you down!" Xu Yan assured, pounding his chest.
"I'm glad to hear your confidence. Just do your best. Even if you can't grasp the true meaning of the verses, it won't hinder your cultivation," Li Xuan said, his voice softening.
There was no point in pressuring his disciple too much. If the psychological burden became too great, it might do more harm than good and hinder Xu Yan's understanding of the verses.
"I understand, Master!" Xu Yan nodded.
"Good," Li Xuan nodded back. "Listen carefully to the four verses of the Qi and Blood Realm: 'Like a thousand streams and ten thousand rivers converging to form a grand river, their waters rush into the vast ocean, an endless journey; the surging tides raise towering waves, and with their might, the qi and blood can shake ten thousand mountains.'"
As Xu Yan heard the final verse, he couldn't help but murmur, "The qi and blood can shake ten thousand mountains?"
The imagery and power conveyed in that last line were truly awe-inspiring.
"Disciple, remember this well," Li Xuan cleared his throat. "The method I teach goes beyond mere technique and form. It emphasizes insight and understanding, delving into the very essence of cultivation, which lies not in the superficial but in the profound."
It was a reminder Li Xuan often gave, and he reiterated it now to Xu Yan.
"Yes, Master, I understand," Xu Yan replied respectfully.
At that moment, the four verses were echoing in his mind.
"Go and consolidate your cultivation now," Li Xuan nodded.
He breathed a sigh of relief, finally having imparted the verses to Xu Yan. Whether Xu Yan could comprehend them was up to him now.
If he didn't, Li Xuan couldn't blame himself as a teacher.
Next, he would have to put some thought into crafting something even more fantastical for the Innate Realm, ensuring that it somehow connected to the Qi and Blood Realm in theory so that there wouldn't be a jarring disconnect between the stages.
"Yes, Master!" Xu Yan bowed respectfully and then returned to his cultivation spot.
He began to ponder the four verses, marveling at their poetic beauty and the profound martial arts principles they contained. "As expected of Master's verses, they're extraordinary and filled with boundless insights.
I must comprehend them and won't let Master down!"
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