Chapter 355: Xu Yan's Enlightenment

Chapter 355: Xu Yan's Enlightenment

As Xu Yan emerged from the Sky Cave Ruins, he began to sort out his martial arts insights from the Broken Void Realm, and by now, he had almost finished sorting them out.

His insights from the Broken Void began to emerge onto his heart, one by one. How to progress from the Divine Countenance Realm and step into the Broken Void Realm, and how to possess the power to break through the void, all became gradually clear.

From the small Sky Cave in the Black Abyss of the Azure Sea, to the insights gained in the Ice State Sky Cave, piercing through the heavens and earth, and breaking through the void of the universe—how to be free from the constraints of space and the rules of the universe.

For Xu Yan, a clear path had emerged.

The martial arts methods of the Broken Void Realm were revealed one by one, and the first step to transcending the heavens and earth had been taken.

"Your disciple, Xu Yan, has enlightened the Broken Void Realm martial arts that you fabricated. You have broken through the Broken Void!"

The Golden Book of the Dao opened, and golden light surged forth.

Li Xuan didn't have to wait too long for the feedback from the Golden Book of the Dao.

Broken Void Realm!

Boom!

In that instant, the martial arts methods of the Broken Void Realm appeared in his mind, and the profundity of the realm was unveiled before him.

At this moment, the heavens and earth appeared differently in his eyes.

It seemed that with a single thought, he could cross the void and reach the other side of the universe.

The rules and principles of the heavens and earth were laid bare before his eyes.

Although he couldn't transcend the heavens and earth, he was now free from the constraints of spatial boundaries.

With a single punch, he could traverse space!

"So this is the Broken Void Realm."

Li Xuan's heart stirred with excitement. Only after a true breakthrough did he gain a deeper understanding of the immense power of the Broken Void Realm.

Even though he was the one who fabricated the martial arts, and he believed he had made it very powerful, the reality of the Broken Void far exceeded his simple description.

"My divine abilities have become stronger!"

Li Xuan dared not imagine the terrifying might of the divine abilities he could unleash in the Broken Void Realm.

"Could I blast an Immortal Sovereign with a single punch now?"

At this moment, Li Xuan's confidence soared, and he felt an itch to test his strength against an Immortal Sovereign.

He looked up towards the Inner Domain, and at this moment, the barrier between the Spirit Domain and the Inner Domain was clearly visible to him.

"So that's how it is!"

The barrier between the Inner Domain and the Spirit Domain was formed by the rules of the universe, like a grid that the Great Primordial Heavens had created.

And the Gate of the Spirit Domain was a door formed by these rules; by manipulating the power of the rules in a certain way, the door could be opened.

"How do I reach the other side of the Divine Bridge? Is the Divine Bridge also formed by the rules of the universe?"

Li Xuan took out the Great Primordial Book and began to study the principles within. Now that he had broken through to the Broken Void Realm, it became easier for him to memorize and understand these principles.

"As expected, only by raising my realm can I more easily memorize and comprehend these principles."

Li Xuan's heart was filled with excitement.

He had reached the Broken Void Realm!

"I should also prepare for the next realm. Xu Yan is not far from attaining divine abilities!"

Li Xuan pondered for a moment. After breaking through to the Broken Void Realm, he had gained new insights into martial arts.

After all, the higher the realm, the clearer the direction of martial arts cultivation, and the easier it was to create more powerful martial arts.

Li Xuan contemplated the direction of his future martial arts journey. He needed to create the martial arts for the realm beyond Broken Void, as well as the subsequent cultivation methods for the Unbreakable Body of the Great Sun and Stars.

He also needed to further develop the Qimen martial arts, even though its direction had already been established. He could continue to add new ideas and expand the path of Qimen martial arts.

"I should also find time to contemplate the fifth martial arts school."

Li Xuan mused.

"The divine abilities in the Divine Arts Manual are not enough. My next area of focus should be the Divine Arts Manual, including how to cultivate divine abilities using the Unchanging Qi."

After determining his direction and goals, Li Xuan appeared to be relaxed and carefree, but in reality, he had already started working diligently.

Time passed, and the situation in Yun State gradually stabilized. In the center of Yun State, a massive lake appeared, with islands that used to be mountains floating on its surface.

This enormous lake was named the Yun State Celestial Lake.

As the waters of Yun State flowed into the Celestial Lake, a ruined city emerged before their eyes, a tragic sight to behold.

The casualties in Yun State during this catastrophe were countless. The spiritual sects and aristocratic families of Yun State had suffered heavy losses, and the power structure in the Spirit Domain had changed, no longer dominated by the spiritual sects.

One after another, great cities rose in Yun State, and warriors from other states began to settle there.

The conflict between the Myriad Ages Alliance and the Superlative Spiritual Sect continued, but a general consensus had been reached—the status of solitary cultivators had been raised to be on par with sect warriors.

The order, or rather, the rules, of the martial arts world in the Spirit Domain were being established.

Fang Hao had already set off for the Black Abyss in the Azure Sea to seal the Sky Cave there.

The Qing Pavilion flying boat hovered over the Yun State Celestial Lake, with long lines of people waiting for medical treatment every day.

Meng Shushu was finally about to break through to the Divine Will Realm.

Shi Er and Zhou Ying couldn't help but feel envious, but they were also not far from breaking through to the Divine Will Realm themselves.

Although breaking through to the Divine Will Realm greatly increased one's strength, it was insignificant in the Spirit Domain, especially when compared to Xie Lingfeng's power.

Li Xuan was busy creating the Divine Might Martial Codex, racking his brains for the betterment of his martial arts legacy.

Meanwhile, the powerful experts of the Superlative Spirit Sect began their preparations, awaiting the opening of the Divine Bridge.

"Your disciple, Xu Yan, has perfected the Heart Sword Realm and achieved minor success in the Wisdom Sword Realm," the Golden Book of the Dao proclaimed.

Xu Yan had finally perfected the Heart Sword Realm and was one step closer to the Wisdom Sword Realm.

"I should also prepare for the sword dao realm that follows the Wisdom Sword Realm," Li Xuan mused to himself.

A few days later, the Golden Book of the Dao provided another update.

"Your disciple, Meng Chong, has comprehended the direction of cultivation for the Bright Blade Realm. By understanding the path of the Bright Blade, you have entered the initial stages of the Bright Blade Realm."

Li Xuan's heart leaped with joy as his understanding of the blade path also improved.

"Meng Chong has finally found the path of cultivation for the Bright Blade Realm. It wasn't easy," Li Xuan thought to himself.

Meng Chong's blade path had already broken through to the Great Achievement of the Concealed Blade Realm.

"Today, I shall enter the Divine Might Realm!" Xu Yan declared, his eyes calm but his heart filled with excitement.

Having accumulated sufficient foundation, he was now ready to break through to the Divine Might Realm. What new powers would he attain with this breakthrough?

The Evergreen Pavilion halted its medical services, and the flying boat rose into the sky, hovering above the clouds.

Xu Yan sat cross-legged in the clouds, his body enveloped in a divine glow.

As his breath grew stronger, the divine light illuminated the four directions.

"The Divine Might Realm, huh?" Xie Lingfeng exclaimed, his face filled with admiration. Xu Yan was about to break through to the Divine Might Realm, a realm that was still far beyond his reach.

He had only achieved minor success in the Divine Origin Realm.

Li Xuan, too, wore an expectant expression, curious about the divine abilities Xu Yan would manifest upon his breakthrough. It was certain that sword dao divine abilities would emerge, and there might even be more than one.

"How many divine abilities will Xu Yan manifest when he breaks through to the Divine Might Realm?" Li Xuan wondered.

Breaking through to the Divine Might Realm and manifesting one's own divine abilities was a process with no limit. As one's realm improved, these self-created divine abilities would continue to strengthen, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them primordial divine abilities.

There was a distinct difference between cultivated divine abilities and those that were self-created.

As Xu Yan was on the verge of breaking through to the Divine Might Realm, the clouds above churned with surging winds. Even before his breakthrough, an overwhelming aura had begun to gather.

With a mere thought from Li Xuan, all signs of the impending breakthrough were concealed.

"I wonder what kind of divine ability Senior Brother will manifest?" Su Lingxiu asked curiously.

"It's definitely going to be a powerful one," Meng Chong replied, rubbing his bald head.

"What do you mean by divine abilities?" Ziyun asked, her curiosity piqued.

Du Yuying, Yun Miaomiao, and the others also turned their attention to the group, curious about what these martial arts divine abilities were like.

They had never seen or heard of such a concept in their own martial arts cultivation.

"Of course, it's going to be super powerful!" Meng Chong said in a deep voice.

Ziyun rolled her eyes. Wasn't that obvious?

"Divine abilities are myriad and diverse, each unique and varying in strength," Li Xuan explained calmly.

"Senior, can we cultivate divine abilities as well?" Du Yuying asked eagerly.

"It depends on your own insights," Li Xuan replied, leaving the possibility open.

Du Yuying and the others were intrigued by the prospect. If they could cultivate divine abilities, their strength would surely increase exponentially.

However, divine abilities were not something to be taken lightly. They were the core techniques of martial arts, and the girls didn't feel comfortable asking for guidance on cultivating such profound powers.

They would have to wait for an opportune moment.

"He's about to break through!" Li Xuan's heart raced with excitement. "I wonder how Xu Yan will transform after breaking through to the Divine Might Realm?"

Above the clouds, Xu Yan's body was enveloped in divine light, gradually retracting as a more mysterious radiance emerged from within his body.

"Your disciple, Xu Yan, has cultivated the martial arts you created and broken through to the Divine Might Realm. Your divine abilities have increased a hundredfold in power!" the Golden Book of the Dao proclaimed.

"Immortal Sovereign, who can withstand a single blow of my divine ability now?" Li Xuan's heart thumped with excitement. His divine abilities were already incredibly powerful, and now, with a hundredfold increase in strength, he wondered if he could easily defeat an Immortal Sovereign with just one move.

His confidence soared.

"I remain undefeated!" Li Xuan felt a sense of satisfaction wash over him. Indeed, the greatest joy in life came from the growth of one's strength.

Xu Yan continued his breakthrough.

"Your disciple, Xu Yan, has undergone extreme sublimation upon breaking through to the Divine Might Realm, transforming into the Primordial Sacred Bones of Mountains and Rivers. You have obtained the Primordial Sacred Bones of Mountains and Rivers!" the Golden Book of the Dao proclaimed.

In that moment, Li Xuan felt a sacred, divine light within him. The image of mountains and rivers appeared in his body, filled with profound and mystical significance.

Li Xuan was thrilled beyond measure. With Xu Yan's next breakthrough, he would undoubtedly attain the Sacred Body!

"I think I understand now. If he continues to transform, I can predict the type of body he'll attain."

Li Xuan's heart was enlightened.

"It's time for the birth of divine abilities, right?"

Li Xuan silently watched Xu Yan's breakthrough, knowing that at this moment, divine abilities would also emerge.

A sword light appeared on Xu Yan's body, enveloped by mountains and rivers. The area where he was located transformed into a world of mountains and rivers in an instant.

Only the mountains and rivers were visible, the person within was hidden from sight!

"Your disciple, Xu Yan, has broken through to the Divine Ability Realm and has manifested the divine ability, Sword of Mountains and Rivers. You have obtained the Sword of Mountains and Rivers!"

As expected, Xu Yan's first divine ability was related to the Sword Dao.

Sword of Mountains and Rivers!

"It's similar to the Sword Cosmos, but slightly weaker. Nonetheless, it's still very powerful."

Li Xuan nodded in satisfaction.

Xu Yan's divine ability was within his expectations. After all, the Mountain and River Sword Dao was something Xu Yan had comprehended himself, so it was only natural for it to manifest as a divine ability.

"With Xu Yan's martial arts insights, the Mountain and River Sword Dao can continue to strengthen, which also means that the Sword of Mountains and Rivers divine ability will constantly improve."

Li Xuan's eyes narrowed as he thought. With Xu Yan's keen perception, he would definitely continue to enhance his Sword Dao divine ability.

The mountains and rivers faded, and Xu Yan's figure reappeared. Soon after, two profound sword lights emerged from within his body.

"Another Sword Dao divine ability!"

Xu Yan had manifested a second Sword Dao divine ability.

"Your disciple, Xu Yan, has broken through to the Divine Ability Realm and has manifested the divine ability, Yin-Yang Undying Sword. You have obtained the Yin-Yang Undying Sword!"

Li Xuan's heart trembled, and a delighted smile appeared on his face.

"This Sword Dao divine ability is excellent. The yin-yang cycles endlessly, allowing one to redirect an enemy's attack back at them... It's somewhat similar to the Moving Stars and Changing Constellations, but the Yin-Yang Undying Sword has more variations and is more profound."

Xu Yan's second Sword Dao divine ability was clearly derived from his Life and Death Sword Wheel.

The Yin-Yang Undying Sword could not only reflect an enemy's attack but also enhance his own offensive capabilities.

It could even accumulate an enemy's attacks, transforming them into defensive power for the Yin-Yang Undying Sword, and then instantly counter-attack with the stored power.

Moreover, the Yin-Yang Undying Sword was perpetual and unceasing, constantly cycling. To break through this divine ability in an instant, one's strength had to be at least three times stronger than Xu Yan's.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to shatter the Yin-Yang Undying Sword!

With this divine ability, Xu Yan could easily handle even stronger opponents.

Xu Yan continued his breakthrough, and the birth of his divine abilities was not yet over.

As the yin-yang sword light faded, a sharp and ruthless sword intent emerged, as if it could extinguish the heavens and the earth. The sword light was tinged with a faint black and red color.

Li Xuan's heart stirred, and he felt a sense of awe. This was a pure and ruthless Sword Dao divine ability!

"Your disciple, Xu Yan, has broken through to the Divine Ability Realm and has manifested the divine ability, Exterminating Heaven Sword. You have obtained the Exterminating Heaven Sword!"

Exterminating Heaven Sword!

With a single sword strike, the heavens and the earth could be extinguished!

Of course, to truly extinguish the heavens and the earth, one would need immense strength, far beyond what the Divine Ability Realm could achieve. However, this divine ability's sheer power was evident.

"As expected of my pioneer in martial arts, this divine ability is formidable!"

Li Xuan was immensely pleased.

His senior disciple never failed to impress.

"Three Sword Dao divine abilities, and he's manifested four divine abilities in total. Will he continue to manifest more?"

Li Xuan was filled with anticipation.

When he had broken through to the Divine Ability Realm, he had manifested five divine abilities. Xu Yan should be able to do the same.

After all, every time Xu Yan manifested a divine ability, he gained one as well.

The number of divine abilities he possessed far surpassed that of his disciple.

"Your disciple, Xu Yan, has broken through to the Divine Ability Realm and has manifested the divine ability, Wrath of the True Dragon. You have obtained the Wrath of the True Dragon!"

Divine Ability: Wrath of the True Dragon!

This divine ability was derived from the Dragon Subduing Palm.

When the True Dragon raged, even the heavens would change color!

"Excellent! This divine ability is also very powerful, second only to my Divine Ability, Descent of the Divine Dragon!"

Compared to the Descent of the Divine Dragon, the Wrath of the True Dragon was naturally weaker. However, the Wrath of the True Dragon possessed a wild and violent aura that surpassed the Descent of the Divine Dragon.

The Descent of the Divine Dragon exuded majestic dragon might and supreme authority, while the Wrath of the True Dragon embodied a state of fury and rage, making them distinct from each other.

"The fourth divine ability, will he continue to manifest a fifth one?"

Li Xuan watched Xu Yan's breakthrough, filled with eager anticipation.

After the violent wrath of the true dragon faded, a fleeting flash of lightning appeared on Xu Yan's body.

The lightning was almost imperceptible, a mere flicker that was extremely faint, as if it had merged with the heavens and the earth, leaving no trace of its existence.

(End of Chapter)

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