Chapter 494: The Tai Chi Two-Yin and Yang Principle! Su Ping's Realization!

Chapter 494: The Tai Chi Two-Yin and Yang Principle! Su Ping's Realization!

What is the most satisfying trade?

It must be a trade without capital.

How much is a cub of an Imperial-rank companion beast worth?

This can be seen from the results of the Youth Professional Assessment Competition, which is unimaginable! Even the most ordinary cub with Imperial-rank racial potential, if sold, would be valued at over nine figures!

Then, what about an Imperial-rank flying companion beast?

What if it's a rare, high-level Imperial-rank companion beast with a Super-rank skill among its racial skills?

It's easy to imagine how high its value would be, beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

Generally speaking, this kind of companion beast, after growing a little, developing its wild strength and a certain level of self-awareness and wisdom, would be extremely resistant to human taming.

This is also why Su Ping didn't pay much attention to the birds that Ya Ya was always thinking about. After a few attempts at taming in the Beast Taming Space, Su Ping only learned about their specific eating, drinking, and other habits, and then became too lazy to manage them.

But this Divine Gale Sparrow was different.

In the library, Su Ping held a breeding book in one hand and stretched out the other to stroke the blue feathers of the Divine Gale Sparrow.

It was clear that even after being captured for two days, the Divine Gale Sparrow was still not used to this feeling.

However, facing the Little Flame on Su Ping's shoulder, it didn't dare to resist.

This obedience seemed to be ingrained in its bones and genes.

Su Ping ignored the Divine Gale Sparrow's slight resistance and focused his attention on the book in his hand, disregarding the fact that the bird had already started to get used to it.

The book he was reading was not his own breeding technique inheritance book.

Instead, it was a special energy theory book:

"The Identity of Opposing Energies: Energies that are Opposing yet Interdependent."

Su Ping didn't know who the author was, coming up with such a long and impressive title.

But these days, short book titles have already been signed, and making the title longer, especially for theoretical knowledge books like this, is understandable.

Although the title was long, the content... was relatively ordinary.

But Su Ping still found it fascinating.

In his opinion, this book was much more interesting than the few inheritance books that Si Tu Feng had.

Those inheritances either had some ancient, outdated poison-type breeding techniques, or poison skills that couldn't be cultivated on ordinary poison-type companion beasts, there were a few that required the Ten Thousand Spirit Ledger experience points to complete.

Compared to that, this book was more enjoyable.

In fact, the content of this book had already been explained clearly and concisely in ancient classic literary works, using much more concise language.

All things in the world, when taken to the extreme, will reverse; when Yang reaches its peak, it will turn to Yin, and when Yin reaches its peak, it will turn to Yang.

This book simply elaborates, analyzes, exemplifies, pads, repeats with citations, and summarizes, resulting in a book of over 170,000 words spread across more than 100 pages.

Although Su Ping always felt that the book was a bit long-winded, classical masterpieces have their depth and richness, and modern interpretations also provide a certain perspective.

Especially on Blue Star, where energies, particularly elemental energies, are in opposition, this is a tangible reality.

The most obvious example is the flow of life and death, and the flow of light and darkness.

Su Ping was currently researching this very topic.

Thinking of this, Su Ping stroked the Divine Gale Sparrow again.

Two days ago, Ya Ya and this Divine Gale Sparrow had a fierce battle, and in the end, Ya Ya and Little Flame managed to gain a slight upper hand.

But in fact, the reason for their victory was, first, the intervention of the Phoenix Perching Paulownia, and second, the strength of Little Flame far exceeded that of the other Flame Lord incarnation.

In the comparison with the Divine Gale Sparrow, Ya Ya was suppressed throughout.

This made Ya Ya feel very frustrated and dissatisfied.

Especially after learning that from now on, this Divine Gale Sparrow would also stay in the Heart of All Spirits, and even in the Phoenix Heart, Ya Ya, who was challenged for the 'Bird King' position, felt a great sense of crisis.

Previously, Su Ping had always wanted to try that special breeding attempt with Ya Ya, one that he wasn't entirely confident about, and had even started preparing for it. But deep down, he wasn't sure if it would work, so he only helped Ya Ya to adapt in advance without officially starting the process.

Now, faced with this challenge to its 'Bird King' position, Ya Ya took the initiative again!

After all, it had already broken through the Monarch level and was not far from its racial limit.

This was why Su Ping was reading this book.

Of course, there were many similar books like this that he had read during this period.

They were mostly books about opposing energies like light and darkness.

In the description of the Fire Seed skill, there was only a simple sentence:

"The Flame, transcending elemental energy, forms a Fire Seed within the body of a Fire-type companion beast."

So, during this time, Su Ping speculated that in order to ignite the Fire Seed, one must allow the pet beast to nurture a flame that transcends element energy, and briefly fuse with a Fire Seed that is completely integrated with its own soul and self.

Only then can the Fire Seed sprout smoothly and evolve into a unique flame life form.

Even the so-called Fire Supreme.

Such speculation requires practical verification.

So, what is a flame that transcends the limitations of element energy? Obviously, the answer was inadvertently given by the previous Flame Sovereign.

Elemental Attributes!

The elemental attribute of flame is burning.

A flame that transcends the limitations of this burning attribute is equivalent to a flame that transcends element energy.

Of course, Su Ping is well aware that before the Fire Seed ability enters the second stage, or even the final stage, it is impossible to maintain such a state.

However, the fusion and ignition with the Fire Seed should not require such a flame to appear for too long.

This is Su Ping's second-stage idea and approach for Fire Seed cultivation.

He has some confidence in this.

Apart from this, there is also the matter of Ya Ya herself.

Previously, when thinking about Ya Ya's future cultivation and evolution, Su Ping had an idea.

One is the legendary ancient divine beast, the Three-Legged Golden Crow, and the divine beast 'Amaterasu' in the Land of Sakura, which is also a mythical legend.

Whether the Dark Flame Ancient Crow's bloodline is the Three-Legged Golden Crow or the Amaterasu Crow, Su Ping doesn't know.

He doesn't have the mood to trace the bloodline back to its origins right now.

Later, when there's an opportunity, he can just try breeding a few Fire Crows.

As for Ya Ya, Su Ping has his own plans for her.

Taiji, the perfect interpretation of the fusion of Yin and Yang energy.

However, the concepts of Yin and Yang are indeed a bit too lofty.

In general, even many element energies can be divided into Yin and Yang.

Even though the Taiji diagram clearly illustrates the perfect fusion of these two attribute abilities, at the very least, Su Ping has never seen a breeder cultivate an energy skill with Taiji as its core.

Thinking of this, Su Ping put down his notebook and, after connecting everything in his mind, extended his hand, and in his palm, an object appeared.

It was a strange transparent bottle.

The value of this bottle was no less than that of the Divine Gale Sparrow chick beside it, and it might even be more precious.

He had boldly requested it from the Imperial Capital Breeder Association Headquarters when asking for favors.

This was the biggest sacrifice he made for Ya Ya.

Holy Spirit-level resource: Yin-Yang Essence.

During this time, Su Ping perused numerous materials, including the origin of this item.

And even in the vast Dragon Country, there is only this one bottle of Yin-Yang Essence.

One can imagine how much face Su Ping has.

Of course, while it is said like this, historically, this thing has appeared a few times, although not many.

However, whether in the Dragon Country or throughout history, the application of this Yin-Yang Essence has been limited.

The reason is simple; there has never been a precise explanation for how to use this thing.

In the eyes of outsiders, it is just two completely opposite energies, one black and one white.

The recognized effect is actually only one.

This is also the main reason why this Yin-Yang Essence is considered a Holy Spirit-level resource.

This thing can cause pet beasts to mutate! And not just any mutation!

Su Ping has the best example right by his side.

That's right, Miss Qin's Life Ancient Tree.

A mutation that combines life and death.

Once this item is used, the pet beast can awaken an anti-attribute that is completely opposite to its own attribute, fire awakening water, light awakening darkness.

And so on.

The Breeder Association, Elder Feng, obviously also believes that Su Ping is thinking of using it for this purpose.

After all, Su Master's 'desire' for mutated pet beasts is well-known.

Before this, Su Ping has been cultivating and adapting Ya Ya in this aspect.

Things like 'Light-Dark Lamp Core' and 'Penetrating Light Dust'.

They've all been used, but with some effect, they haven't brought about any qualitative change.

The reason Su Ping hasn't used this item is his fear of causing problems.

After all, the main attribute of the little crow should be fire. If the flame doesn't fuse with darkness to create a light change, but instead awakens a water ability, then he's truly in trouble.

If that happens, forget about completely igniting the Fire Seed; even evolving might be a blessing.

During this time, while reading these books, he's been thinking of a solution in this regard.

Unfortunately, these books are mostly theoretical, and not only have they not given him a solution, but they haven't even provided any inspirational ideas.

Su Ping tossed the book aside, furrowing his brows slightly as he reclined on the library's sofa chair and closed his eyes in deep thought.

Regardless, even if Little Crow didn't bring it up, it was about time for Ya Ya to undergo breeding evolution.

Procrastinating this long wasn't a solution.

But... the most crucial issue remained unresolved.

How could he ensure the stability of the Yin-Yang Essence after its use?

"Hmm? You're here?"

A voice sounded from not too far away, accompanied by footsteps that caused Su Ping's brows to knit again. However, upon opening his eyes, he couldn't help but feel a sense of helplessness.

Qin Xiaoxue understood the situation upon seeing Su Ping's expression and chuckled, "Tsk tsk, what problem has stumped our great Breeder Su?"

Su Ping shook his head, "How did you get here?"

"How did I get here? I've been waiting for you at the Heart of All Spirits all these days. It's you who hasn't been paying attention to me! Do you still remember the promise you made?"

Qin Xiaoxue feigned a stern gaze at the young man before her.

Su Ping was taken aback, "What promise?"

"Oh, I knew you were just fooling me in front of the old lady! Didn't you say that after returning from Dianzang, you'd help me research and evolve my Life Ancient Tree?"

Life Ancient Tree?

Su Ping finally realized what she was talking about. It was like talking about Cao Cao, and he didn't recognize him when he came knocking.

"Your mutated Life Ancient Tree? What's wrong with it? I remember its racial limit could reach the peak of the Monarch level, and it might even break through the Imperial Rank, right? Why the rush to evolve it?"

Qin Xiaoxue sat across from Su Ping with a troubled expression, "Ever since you bred it with Rooted Firmly and Deeply, the tree's life and death energies have been a bit imbalanced. Do you remember that the tree used to require daily expulsion of life energy to promote death energy for attribute balance?"

Upon hearing this, Su Ping blinked, recalling a long-forgotten incident.

The first time Qin Xiaoxue came to the Heart of All Spirits to breed wood, he had witnessed this phenomenon.

Back then, when Su Ping saw those life energies dissipating for no reason, he felt it was a waste and took some from Qin Xiaoxue, giving them to the Falling Seed Pine.

It was with these life energies that the Falling Seed Pine's Ten Thousand Spirit Ledger was activated, becoming the first plant-type pet beast to be illuminated in the Ten Thousand Spirit Ledger.

This granted it the extremely important Heart Communication Talent.

Suddenly, Su Ping's brows furrowed as he seemed to understand something.

Even before Qin Xiaoxue could elaborate on the problem, he had already deduced the essence of Yin and Yang from this simple question about a past phenomenon, something he had already observed long ago.

He muttered softly, "The breeding of wood influences the balance between life and death... Balance... Yin and Yang are the Way, and balance is their essence, their mutual dependence...

So, it's not just about pursuing a balance in 'quantity,' but also the more crucial balance in 'quality.' Yes! Quality, balance, this is Yin and Yang! The perfect balance and fusion of Yin and Yang is Tai Chi!

If the quality of wood in Yang is 1, then life is likely to be 2. The energy they generate together will disrupt the Yin-Yang balance, and life and death will have the same quality ratio of 2...

At the same time, wood may not only be in the Yin-Yang opposition with a quality of 1 for Yang, but it might also contain traces of Yin with varying qualities like 0.2, 0.4, or 0.6. Therefore, the balance of the Life Ancient Tree is broken, but it won't be too extreme.

Moreover, because the Yin and Yang of wood are never equal, even though it appears to be in a Yin-Yang opposition, it can never achieve the perfect Tai Chi state! The conclusion is that the Five Elements cannot perfectly fuse with the Yin-Yang of Tai Chi.

To achieve the ideal energy flow routes, the Thousand One Five Elements Chart is the most perfect energy flow route.

Wood belongs to the Five Elements energy system, with mutual generation and restriction, but it is a single entity of the Five Elements, not a symmetrical Yin-Yang system... Therefore, the 'quality' of wood beyond Yin and Yang needs to be expelled first.

First, eliminate the disparity in 'quality' and use the Yin-Yang Essence to generate the corresponding energy. Then, simultaneously use resources to stimulate and amplify the 'quantity,' attempting fusion and ignition!

No, it's not just ignition! Tai Chi... isn't limited to changes in the fire seed. This is just a change in Ya Ya, and there might be even more changes in other pet beasts!

It's a pity that there are too few attribute-opposing mutated bodies, and the Yin-Yang Essence is precious. It's unlikely that many pet beasts will have the opportunity to undergo such breeding..."

Qin Xiaoxue stared at the young man before her, her mouth agape.

Initially, she could understand what Su Ping was saying, but as he continued, she became completely lost with terms like 'quality' and 'quantity.'

She only knew that the young man before her seemed to have entered an indescribable state of obsession, and the result of this state might surpass imagination!

(End of Chapter)

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