Cultivation: Start From Simplifying Martial Arts Techniques

Chapter 717: Breaking the Limits of Talent

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Resonating talent?

Chen Fei moved his steps, his figure constantly flickering in mid-air, as insights about the Sky Travel began to emerge in his mind.

After a moment, Chen Fei landed on the ground, his expression carrying a hint of surprise.

Initially, when the talent resonated, Chen Fei thought it was just because the Sky Travel had the attribute of void, which triggered the sensation of talent shifting.

This sensation, normally speaking, would at most accelerate the growth of proficiency in the Sky Travel.

The so-called talent is actually having special expertise in certain aspects, with shifting corresponding to void, and Sky Travel also corresponding to void. Practicing Sky Travel would make it easier to master, which is quite normal.

It’s similar to having an affinity for swordsmanship; practicing all sword techniques can yield tremendous bonuses.

Chen Fei’s shifting should allow him to gain varying degrees of bonuses when practicing all void-based martial arts.

Just now, while practicing the Sky Travel, Chen Fei did indeed find that the proficiency of the martial art increased significantly, and the speed enhancement brought by the Sky Travel was also much stronger than described in the martial art’s description.

In other words, the talent for shifting not only makes the practice of the Sky Travel faster but also brings about an improvement in abilities.

If Chen Fei were to master the Sky Travel to perfection in the future, because of the talent for shifting, the speed he would possess after performing it would be much higher than the martial art’s limit.

“So, this is the true meaning of talent.”

Chen Fei pondered with a thoughtful gaze. Initially, he only used talent as a technique, but in reality, the influence of talent on martial artists is far stronger than that.

Moreover, Chen Fei just discovered that as he practiced the Sky Travel, there seemed to be some changes in the talent for shifting.

However, since his understanding of the Sky Travel is still very basic, Chen Fei cannot yet discern what exactly the changes in the talent for shifting are. But based on his limited observations just now, it seems that martial arts can also promote the growth of talent in reverse.

Martial arts and talent complement each other.

Chen Fei had already mastered the talent for shifting to Great Completion, and now, with one shift, the maximum distance is about sixty miles.

If martial arts can promote the growth of talent, could it be possible to break through the distance limitation after shifting? Seventy miles, or even more?

Or if the martial arts are strong enough, could the talent for shifting be directly elevated to grand shifting?

“The cultivation of the Mountain Sea Realm truly is filled with boundless mysteries.”

Chen Fei’s head lifted slightly. Previously, he had been thinking more about acquiring more talents and stronger talents, but then he realized that inherent talents could also receive powerful enhancements.

Chen Fei couldn’t help but think of the top forces on the Middle Continent and those lofty sanctuaries.

Many of these forces had existed for an unfathomable amount of time, and their research on various martial realms, as well as how martial arts and talents should be combined in cultivation, must have reached the pinnacle.

Just thinking about the strength of the geniuses among these forces made it clear how formidable they must have been.

Martial arts and talents complemented each other, unleashing even stronger power when combined. This must have already been the fundamental choice.

Practicing which martial arts could allow one’s original talents to transcend and become even stronger was obviously a mandatory lesson.

Compared to Chen Fei, these top forces and sanctuaries possessed not only numerous martial arts but also a variety of combinations. While not as numerous as stars, their available combinations must have still been plentiful.

As long as their talents were sufficient, those geniuses did not need to think too much. By diligently following the martial arts routes summarized by their predecessors, they could maximize the potential of their talents.

“Thinking about it this way, it really does make one envious!”

A slight smile appeared on Chen Fei’s face, but his emotions remained relatively calm.

The advantages that those geniuses possessed were beyond Chen Fei’s reach now, but the advantages he possessed were also something those geniuses would find difficult to achieve.

If Chen Fei had been born among those sanctuaries, perhaps his brilliance would have overshadowed everyone else of the same generation.

But such a hypothesis was of little significance, and now that he had cultivated to the Mountain Sea Realm, those top forces and sanctuaries would not be able to recruit Chen Fei.

Ultimately, Chen Fei could only rely on himself.

After a moment, hundreds of Chen Fei’s figures began to appear in the courtyard, countless insights into martial arts emerging in his mind.

Compared to before, Chen Fei had become even busier now, with two more martial arts needing improvement.

Whenever Chen Fei elevated the martial arts he possessed, as well as his talent, his strength would undoubtedly advance further.

Especially with the Profound Demon Sword, the speed of improvement also determined the speed at which Chen Fei could establish his Divine Palace.

Although it had only been a short time since breaking through to the Mountain Sea Realm, within the month, Chen Fei was already contemplating how to open his second Divine Palace.

Not only did he plan to open a second Divine Palace, but Chen Fei also wanted to experiment to see if he could enter the void and drag a new talent into his body while opening the second Divine Palace.

To others in the Mountain Sea Realm, this idea was almost fantastical. After all, even in the sanctuaries, practitioners were only granted five talents at most.

But what seemed impossible to everyone else was not entirely out of reach for Chen Fei.

In the afternoon, Chen Fei appeared in the dungeon.

The dungeon was damp, and Chen Fei stood outside the cell, looking at Tu Zaichuan inside.

Tu Zaichuan’s condition hadn’t changed much since yesterday. After all, the time was too short, and Tu Zaichuan was too severely injured.

At this moment, it was estimated that any martial artist at the Aperture Tempering realm, as long as they overcame their fear, could easily kill Tu Zaichuan.

“Since you’re awake, get up. There’s no point in pretending anymore.”

Chen Fei’s voice echoed in the dungeon, but Tu Zaichuan on the ground showed no reaction, neither in body, mind, nor soul, remaining as motionless as before.

“The Bloodline Origin Technique, when cultivated to a certain degree, can host a portion of the soul. You haven’t reached this stage, but falling into a false death poses no problem.”

Chen Fei’s voice remained steady as he stared at Tu Zaichuan, saying, “If you hold no value to me, you can die now!”

“Even if you have value, it’s just a delayed death!”

Tu Zaichuan’s body slowly sat up, looking at Chen Fei.

Tu Zaichuan had indeed feigned death. After being knocked unconscious in the Qianyan Mountains, Tu Zaichuan actually woke up an hour later.

The Bloodline Origin Technique was very peculiar; while the physical body was a necessary foundation for cultivation, as the practice progressed, the body could become a restraint. Under some special conditions, it could even be abandoned.

Therefore, despite Tu Zaichuan’s severe injuries, he wasn’t completely defenseless like other Mountain Sea Realm cultivators would be when injured to this extent.

“Yes, so will you choose to die now or live on for a while longer?” Chen Fei nodded, not denying it.

Tu Zaichuan’s expression darkened instantly upon hearing Chen Fei’s words.

Chen Fei’s blunt words shattered all the illusions Tu Zaichuan held onto.

Although Tu Zaichuan had already understood this in his heart before, having it directly torn apart was still brutal and unforgiving.

“Spare my life, and I will fully cooperate with whatever you intend to do. Otherwise, even in death, you won’t get what you need!” Tu Zaichuan pleaded.

Chen Fei looked at Tu Zaichuan, shaking his head slightly. With a light tap of his finger, a stream of elemental force entered Tu Zaichuan’s body.

Tu Zaichuan attempted to dodge, but in his current state, how could he evade Chen Fei’s attack?

As the elemental force entered his body, Tu Zaichuan’s body stiffened, and an indescribable agony erupted from the depths of his soul, engulfing his entire being.

“The Bloodline Finger?”

Tu Zaichuan’s face contorted in pain as he looked up at Chen Fei, his eyes filled with disbelief. Hadn’t Chen Fei learned this technique from the Bloodline Origin Technique too quickly?

“You must have used this move on others many times. Let’s see how many times you can endure it yourself,” Chen Fei said calmly.

Tu Zaichuan trembled. He had indeed used the Bloodline Finger many times, and the longest he had resisted it was only an hour before ultimately submitting completely.

Although Tu Zaichuan had some resistance to this technique due to practicing the Bloodline Origin Technique himself, he couldn’t endure it indefinitely.

This kind of pain wouldn’t cause his soul to collapse, so as long as he didn’t die, he would have to endure it continuously—unable to seek death but unable to bear living either!

“What do you want to know?” Tu Zaichuan gritted his teeth.

“Where did you encounter the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique?” Chen Fei went straight to the point.

Tu Zaichuan was taken aback. He thought Chen Fei had spared him to interrogate him about something else, not about a martial art.

Recalling the moment when he was about to be killed by Chen Fei and his desperate plea, Tu Zaichuan suddenly realized that it was this statement that had saved him from immediate death.

Tu Zaichuan looked at Chen Fei, his thoughts swirling.

Back then, shouting about the Suppressing Dragon Elephant was just Tu Zaichuan’s realization of why Chen Fei’s combat strength fluctuated so much.

Now, it seemed that Chen Fei might not be from that place after all.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t be asking such questions.

“On the Middle Continent, there’s a place called the Corpse Cliff Mountain. Have you heard of it?” Tu Zaichuan whispered.

Chen Fei pondered for a moment before nodding.

The Corpse Cliff Mountain was an extremely well-known danger zone on the Middle Continent. The geographical conditions there were extremely harsh, with miasma and void rifts everywhere.

Below the Aperture Tempering realm, one couldn’t survive in that place at all. Even for those at the Aperture Tempering realm, a slight misfortune could result in death.

However, near the Corpse Cliff Mountain, there were often martial artists, beasts, and even some strange visitors.

Despite the harsh environment of the Corpse Cliff Mountain, the presence of void rifts often led to the appearance of heavenly treasures, which greatly attracted those above the Fourth Stage.

“Thousands of years ago, a stone stele appeared in the Corpse Cliff Mountain, containing records of an unparalleled martial art,” Tu Zaichuan continued.

Chen Fei’s expression shifted slightly, but he remained silent, allowing Tu Zaichuan to continue.

“This martial art does not cultivate elemental force but focuses solely on the physical body. However, once mastered, it can also protect the mind and soul. As soon as it emerged, it caused a sensation, drawing countless martial artists,” Tu Zaichuan looked up at Chen Fei.

Chen Fei furrowed his brows slightly. The martial art recorded on this stone stele should be the Suppressing Dragon Elephant technique.

However, the origin of the martial art described by Tu Zaichuan was completely different from what Chen Fei had learned.