Chapter 254: Chapter 251: The First to Pass _1
The Heaven-level martial technique, Palm Thunder!
One palm destroys the world, one palm overturns the universe, Palm Thunder annihilates all things!
Qin Wudao closed his eyes and sat cross-legged, beginning to comprehend Palm Thunder. Countless images of cultivation flashed through his mind. Gradually, a faint purple light enveloped him, interspersed with the power of thunder.
A quarter of an hour later, a purple palm print materialized above Qin Wudao’s head, electrical arcs flickering around it, exuding a dangerous aura.
This... such profound comprehension!
At some point, the Kun Daoist had appeared behind Qin Wudao, his ethereal face betraying his shock.
He had lived for countless years and seen innumerable people, but he had never encountered someone who could comprehend a Heaven-level martial technique within a mere quarter of an hour. Even the Sovereign of this mystic realm, Supreme Kunlun, could not achieve it.
In the early stages of cultivation, talent is paramount, allowing one to absorb more Spiritual Energy and break through realms faster.
In later stages, talent becomes secondary; comprehension is primary.
Comprehending the Great Dao, understanding its laws, and breaking through bottlenecks all require profound comprehension.
Of course, talent and comprehension are often proportional; those with high talent will certainly not lack in comprehension.
Nearing the half-hour mark, Qin Wudao roared, "Go!" His hands, enveloped in purple light, struck forward.
A palm blast, dozens of zhang long, materialized before him. Shimmering with purple light, it shot out a purple lightning dragon that shattered the Void, striking a rock formation several miles away and sending stone fragments flying.
The Kun Daoist was stunned. This was no ordinary Palm Thunder, but Palm Thunder in its ultimate form!
Phew, finally succeeded! Fully comprehending a Heaven-level martial technique within an hour—that result isn’t too bad!
Qin Wudao opened his eyes, from which two golden beams shot out. He looked at his hands and muttered to himself.
Upon hearing this, the Kun Daoist’s mouth twitched uncontrollably. If word of this got out, countless prodigies would likely be devastated! So utterly crushing!
In the Primordial Era, even those monstrous geniuses whose birth shook the heavens and earth required several days to fully comprehend a Heaven-level martial technique. An hour—that was a timeframe countless monstrous prodigies wouldn’t even dare to dream of.
"Only the final trial remains!"
The Kun Daoist waved his hand, and the void swirled. The scene before Qin Wudao’s eyes changed once more. He found himself before a magnificent palace; standing within it, he felt as insignificant as an ant.
At the very front was a supreme throne, upon which sat a towering, illusory figure. He wore a Daoist robe woven from laws and a Daoist crown. His eyes gazed downwards, his expression both magnanimous and benevolent, yet dignified and stern, displaying a transcendent bearing that exuded supreme authority and god-like wisdom.
Innumerable Rhymes in Dao permeated the grand hall. He sat there quietly, seeming to be part of the world, yet also as if existing independently, outside the universe itself!
"I am Supreme Kunlun. You are the first to have passed the Kunlun Grand Dao and are qualified to receive my ultimate legacy!" Supreme Kunlun declared, his voice resonant, echoing through the great hall.
Qin Wudao’s spirits lifted, and he bowed respectfully, saying, "Thank you, Supreme!"
"The world knows that I, this venerable one, was merely of mortal coil. In the Ancient Times, teeming with monstrous talents and prodigies like clouds and rain, I was unremarkable. Yet, I managed to rise against the heavens, primarily relying on a single treasure!
"Your physique is immensely powerful, such as I have never witnessed. If you can make this treasure acknowledge you as its master, perhaps you can fulfill the grand aspiration of myself and countless immortal allies..."
Supreme Kunlun’s words carried a deep resentment. The Void trembled, and the Great Dao itself seemed to falter. Just as he was about to reveal this grand aspiration, his expression shifted, and he said no more.
Qin Wudao did not press further. If it was something even Supreme Kunlun could not accomplish, asking would be futile.
"Enough talk. Receive the inheritance!"
The Supreme Kunlun stood up, his form growing immensely, towering higher than the heavens and earth, boundlessly majestic. He slowly extended his hands, and a beam of golden light shot out, landing between Qin Wudao’s brows.
Faintly, one could discern that this golden light formed the shape of the word ’Dao’!
Before Qin Wudao could react, he felt innumerable Rhymes in Dao envelop him. Startled, he quickly sat cross-legged, sensing and absorbing the Spiritual Energy to enhance his cultivation.
"The Dao that can be told is not the eternal Dao; The name that can be named is not the eternal name. The nameless is the beginning of Heaven and Earth; The named is the mother of all things. Therefore, let there always be non-being, so we may see their subtlety; And let there always be being, so we may see their outcome. The two are the same, but diverge in name as they issue forth. Being the same, they are called profound, profoundly profound, the gateway to all subtlety..."
The profound sound of the Great Dao echoed in his mind, intoxicating and immersing him completely.
It seems he is the chosen inheritor! Supreme Kunlun mused, his hands clasped behind his back.
"Master, rest assured, I will assist the Young Master diligently!" the Kun Daoist declared, appearing respectfully behind Supreme Kunlun.
"This venerable one senses that ’It’ is still carrying out that insane plan. If possible, nurture him well, to prevent the world’s impending catastrophe!" Supreme Kunlun said gravely, turning around.
"Master, I will..." the Kun Daoist sighed, his voice heavy. He had witnessed that war; it was too brutal. The splendor of the Ancient Times was extinguished in that single conflict, leaving nothing behind.
If possible, he did not want Qin Wudao to become ’Its’ enemy! Yet, if it were possible, he also wished for Qin Wudao to defeat ’It’! This was a contradictory sentiment.
Supreme Kunlun said nothing, watching Qin Wudao peacefully, a hint of gentleness in his resolute eyes.
This youth would be his successor, and also his final hope!
"Seeking the Dao is inferior to my own comprehension of Dao!" Qin Wudao, his eyes still closed, suddenly proclaimed. Instantly, golden light erupted from his entire body, revealing myriad Dao patterns that obscured heavenly secrets, and his aura became enigmatic.
He succeeded! A smile spread across Supreme Kunlun’s face, a flicker of reminiscence in his deep eyes.
In the Ancient Times, all revered the Great Dao; none dared defy it, much less speak ill of it. Only he, in the face of despair, dared to proclaim, ’My fate is mine to control, not Heaven’s!’
It was this audacious declaration that allowed him to obtain the ’Dao Mark,’ a supreme treasure!
With the aid of the ’Dao Mark,’ he was able to rise above his peers and eventually ascend to the pinnacle of the Immortal Realm!
The Dao Mark... the Primordial Law Dao Mark? Comprehending Laws begins from Reaching the Holy Realm. If I can study this ’Dao Mark’ day and night, wouldn’t my cultivation soar to unprecedented heights?
Qin Wudao looked at the ’Dao Mark’ within his mind and couldn’t help but swallow.
He sensed his cultivation again—it had already reached the peak of Reaching the Holy Realm!
He even had a premonition: if he wished to break through to the Saint Realm, a few days of secluded cultivation would suffice.
"Qin Wudao of the later human generation pays his respects and gratitude to Supreme Kunlun!" Qin Wudao opened his eyes, knelt respectfully, and performed the rites of a junior.
"Rise!" Supreme Kunlun said solemnly, returning to his throne. "Now that you have accepted this venerable one’s inheritance, shouldn’t you address me differently?"
Qin Wudao paused, stunned, then bowed once more. "Greetings, Master!"
This bow was the salute of a Disciple!