The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 601 Cultivation Technique Enhancement, Nine-Patterned Realm (Seeking monthly votes~)

hum~
On the ancient tree, a sense of heritage emerges.

The intertwining of phoenixes and dragons, the great Dao of Yin and Yang!
Guided by Chen Ping'an's spirituality, countless words kept appearing and echoing in his mind.

"The yang leads the yin, their breath as faint as a wisp of smoke; the phoenix cries in the highest heavens, the dragon perches on the parasol tree branch."

"Heaven and earth are reversed, the sun and moon shine together; phoenixes and dragons are upside down, their breaths turn a thousand times."

"The phoenix and the luan sing in harmony, cultivating the Great Dao together."

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As the words appeared, he gradually gained some insights.

At the same time, the Golden Finger Panel appeared, and the cultivation experience on it continued to increase.

+1!

+1!

This golden scroll of martial arts techniques is not a fragmentary version of the techniques with incomplete transmission of their essence, but a complete and authentic treasure scroll containing the complete transmission of their essence.

The True Skill Scroll is extremely difficult to cultivate! It far surpasses even the Supreme Divine Skill!

With Chen Ping'an's current martial arts level and experience, he could comprehend ordinary divine skills even without the help of the cheat system. However, to comprehend supreme divine skills, he would need to expend countless efforts and energy to even cultivate a single ordinary supreme divine skill.

If even supreme divine skills are like this, let alone true skill scrolls!
Normally, only those who have reached the pinnacle of martial arts can access the true secret manuals. Even grandmasters can only practice ordinary supreme divine skills.

Even those who reach the level of Grandmaster of the Wind and Cloud mostly cultivate top-tier supreme divine skills, but in terms of methods and techniques, they far surpass ordinary martial arts Grandmasters. As for true skill scrolls, only the top-ranked old monsters have the possibility of cultivating them.

Each person has their own opportunities and their own accumulation of experience.

This dual cultivation technique was obtained from the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord. Although Chen Ping'an didn't know its specific grade, he imagined it to be extremely extraordinary. In the realm of dual cultivation techniques, it should also be considered unique.

The True Skill Scrolls possess unfathomable power, each with its own unique features.

However, this dual cultivation method does not rely on combat or attack, but focuses on martial arts cultivation. It achieves its goals through the harmony of Yin and Yang, where both elements work together to enhance the cultivation process.

As the artistic conception and insights gained from the inheritance continued to emerge, Chen Ping'an's mastery and understanding of this technique deepened.

This dual cultivation technique primarily enhances cultivation and restores vital energy. In addition, it increases the chances of breaking through barriers and provides a higher probability of achieving a breakthrough!

Wow~
Within Chen Ping'an's spiritual platform, countless spiritual energies surged like a tide, and on the spiritual fruit of his spiritual platform, eight spiritual patterns shone brightly.

The ninth spiritual rune was only half-formed and floating, but it showed a tendency to continue to be inscribed!
As his cultivation experience accumulated on the panel, Chen Ping'an's understanding also grew.

This precious manual of true skill is divided into four realms, corresponding to the four stages of entry, minor success, major success, and perfection.

The first realm is the initial introduction of Yin and Yang, with phoenixes carrying pearls in their beaks.

If one can cultivate to this level, their spiritual essence will be further purified, their foundation will far surpass those of others of the same level, and their killing power will increase by at least one-third.

The second realm is where Yin and Yang condense into form, and the phoenix and the luan bird sing in harmony.

Upon reaching this level, besides the further purification of spiritual essence and a significant increase in destructive power, one's recovery ability will also undergo a qualitative leap, with greatly enhanced endurance and sustainability. Even with a full-scale burst of power, one can sustain themselves for an extremely long period. If one consciously restrains their fighting, the duration of that time becomes even more unpredictable.

The third realm is where heaven and earth are reversed, and the phoenix and luan dance in disarray.

Reaching this level signifies that this true skill has officially reached its peak. At this stage, in addition to the previous benefits, there will be additional divine phenomena: the Great Dao of Lust will be activated, the universe will be reversed, phoenixes will dance wildly, and even celestial beings will find it difficult to escape the mortal realm.

If even a Celestial Being is like this, then against a Grandmaster, they would be invincible. Aside from powerful protective treasures, they would have no way to resist!

In battle, if such a supportive divine ability can be unleashed, victory can be secured in an instant.

Of course, such miraculous power comes at a price; each activation consumes a significant amount of spiritual energy. Even a practitioner of the "Inverted Phoenix" technique, with a foundation far surpassing that of ordinary people, would likely only have the strength for a single strike in a battle!
Any more than that, and it will affect my combat performance. Two miraculous feats, even with my utmost effort, are probably my limit!
The fourth realm is the beginning and end of the limitless, where phoenixes and dragons share the same sky.

Reaching this stage signifies that this true skill has been cultivated to its perfect state. One's spiritual essence flows like a never-ending river, fearless of being attacked from all sides. Even ten days and ten nights of battle would be a trivial matter.

Furthermore, upon perfecting the technique, one will gain a special buff; under the same sky as the phoenix, combat power will greatly increase, making it a burst-type divine ability. Similarly, a support-type technique, when its support is maximized, becomes a burst-type buff.

With the boundless beginning and the phoenix soaring in the same sky, Chen Ping'an's combat power will experience exponential growth as his supernatural abilities are unleashed.

Furthermore, in conjunction with the autonomous and wondrous nature of the cultivation technique, spiritual essence is supplied incessantly like a river, so this burst of supernatural power is not just for a moment, or even a few breaths.

This will be enough to sustain them for an extremely long time, the exact duration of which will depend on the actual energy expenditure during the battle. The difference in energy expenditure between a mere clash of auras and a full-blown unleashing of techniques and supernatural powers cannot be measured by reason alone.

When the phoenix and the dragon share the same sky, their eruption will possess the power to launch a cross-border counterattack!

It can be said that if Chen Ping'an now possessed the power of the Phoenix and the Luan, he would immediately have the power of a celestial being and be able to challenge the celestial beings of martial arts!

Despite both being cross-border competitors, there are numerous intricacies and differences between them.

While his ability to maneuver and parry may seem comparable to that of a cultivator at a higher level, in reality, he is mostly on the defensive during combat.

In situations like confrontation, entanglement, or sparring, there is more room for maneuver, and during combat, it is possible to occasionally launch some counterattacks, attracting considerable attention from the opponent.

However, if it's a challenge, a battle of equals, then it becomes a true fierce fight, with both sides exchanging blows. Even cultivators at higher levels must take it seriously, as a slight misstep could even result in injury.

The martial arts path is about achieving harmony between heaven and man, which is not something that lower-level cultivators can easily exploit.

In the game "Grandmaster of Wind and Cloud," among the seventy-two Grandmasters of Wind and Cloud, those ranked at the bottom could only at best contend with pseudo-celestial beings.

Only those Grandmasters ranked in the middle to upper ranks can rival or even be compared to them. To truly challenge them, one must at least be among the top twenty Grandmasters on the list.

Of course, there are also corresponding differences between pseudo-celestial beings. These differences are not related to realm, but mainly to external protective objects, cultivation techniques, and the accumulation of foundational knowledge.

If even a pseudo-celestial being is like this, one can only imagine how true martial arts celestial beings are!
Such beings are absolute powerhouses even within the vast and expansive territory of the Great Qian Dynasty!
If a Grandmaster truly enters the ranks of the dynasty's elite, receiving utmost respect wherever they go, then a Grandmaster of the Wind and Cloud represents the most outstanding among the dynasty's elite. As for Martial Dao Celestials...
That would be a being on another level, whose every word and action would contain immense power!

Such beings must be powerful figures from various major forces, possessing profound foundations and strength!
According to the rumors Chen Ping'an had previously learned, there was only one true Martial Dao Celestial in Canglong Prefecture and the surrounding several prefectures!

This one, however, remains hidden behind the scenes, existing only in the rumors of the people!

"Yin and Yang are first drawn together, and the phoenix and luan carry a pearl. The inverted phoenix and luan, the first level, is complete!"

Under the dazzling golden light, Chen Ping'an suddenly opened his eyes, as if countless rays of light burst forth.

Wow~
A surge of spiritual energy shone within his brow and spiritual altar, and on the spiritual fruit, the ninth spiritual rune rapidly took shape.

As one profound and complex inscription after another appeared, the ninth inscription on the spirit fruit became more and more complete, complementing the other eight spirit patterns.

hum~
With a sudden flash of inspiration, a cheat code panel appeared in front of Chen Ping'an.

Name: Chen Ping'an
Realm: Late Jade Balance - Spirit Pattern Spirit Fruit (Nine Patterns)
武学：颠鸾倒凤·阴阳枢入门（0/8640）、七杀天罡拳入门（0/1440）、霸刀大成（0/3200）、七绝神功大成（2815/4800）、万魔铸身诀圆满、游龙身法圆满、金刚不坏神功圆满、龙象霸体诀圆满、三分人劫指圆满
"It actually worked!" Chen Ping'an smiled, his face beaming with joy.

His worst fears didn't come true. With the help of the Golden Finger panel, he comprehended the inherited intent and successfully entered the first level of this True Skill Scroll. The True Skill Scroll truly lived up to its name; even at just the entry level, Chen Ping'an directly condensed his ninth spiritual rune.

Not only that, Chen Ping'an vaguely felt that the barrier to the first stage of breaking through the realm had completely loosened. With just one step, he could condense spiritual patterns and completely step into the first stage of breaking through the realm.

At this moment, on his forehead and spiritual platform, on the spiritual fruit, nine spiritual patterns intertwined and shone, with spiritual energy flowing up and down, as if inlaid on the spiritual fruit.

"When Yin and Yang first interact, the phoenix and the luan bird carry a pearl!"

Chen Ping'an carefully savored the changes within himself.

The spiritual energy between his brows and the true essence within his body seemed to have undergone a purification, becoming incomparably pure and indescribably powerful.

Having mastered the True Skill Scroll to the first level, his spiritual essence was further purified, and his foundation became extremely solid.

Chen Ping'an has a cheat code panel, and his foundation was already perfect among those in the same realm.

After undergoing purification and consolidation, his foundation had become so strong that it was unimaginable to ordinary people.

His previous near-perfection referred to the ultimate peak under the default cultivation method. However, this did not include the refinement and tempering of special enhancement cultivation methods. Those hidden geniuses standing at the pinnacle of the dynasty's prodigies, if they had special cultivation methods to enhance their foundation, might not be much inferior to him.

Even more so, with the inheritance of a sect-level technique, and through special refinement and the cleansing of marrow and tendons by precious materials from heaven and earth, his foundation might even be superior to his.

but now.
All of that is now in the past.

Having undergone the refinement of martial arts, his foundation is terrifyingly strong!
He mastered the basics of this dual cultivation technique, and although he had not yet mastered any specific moves or secret techniques, the improvement it brought him was greater than that of any moves or secret techniques.

Only at this moment did Chen Ping'an truly understand what the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord relied on to dominate the world!
Putting aside external treasures, in terms of foundation alone, if the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord also cultivated this dual cultivation technique, even if he didn't have the perfect foundation like Chen Ping'an with his cheat-like advantage, his foundation would still be enough to make him a leader among those in the same realm!
With equal killing power, its might far surpasses that of its peers!

Although Chen Ping'an has not mastered a single move yet, his previous methods have all become much more powerful thanks to the more refined true essence and spiritual energy!

The True Skill Scroll, a beginner's guide to cultivation, offers Chen Ping'an a far more significant boost than simply inscribing the ninth spiritual rune and raising his cultivation level.

At this moment, Chen Ping'an felt that he was terrifyingly strong!
It gives the illusion that a single punch could topple a mountain!
If it were simply a matter of raising one level of martial arts cultivation, Chen Ping'an's combat power would only see a slight increase at most. But now, after undergoing the purification of true essence and spirituality, Chen Ping'an's combat power has undergone a tremendous change.

"The True Skill Scroll! This is the True Skill Scroll!"

It's no surprise that Chen Ping'an now has very few rivals among the Grandmasters of Wind and Cloud!
Only he would know where he would rank on the list after he measured it himself!
However, one thing is certain: if he were to encounter the Heavenly Luo Saintess in her previous state again, even with the powerful treasure Glazed Lamp protecting him, he would be able to completely suppress her within a hundred moves at most!
This situation is only under the premise that the Holy Maiden of Heavenly Net possesses numerous treasures and that all aspects are handled perfectly.

With nine spiritual patterns as the foundation for breaking through the realm, and having reached the first hurdle of breaking through, and having undergone the refinement of true essence and spirituality, Chen Ping'an now has enough confidence!
However, it's likely that the Heavenly Net Saintess, having acquired so many treasures from the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord, won't stand still and wait for time to digest them. Her opponent's combat power will also experience a significant leap.

Things may not turn out as Chen Ping'an predicted.

In this world, change is the norm.

"If I can break through to the next level and maintain this progress, with the power of a Grandmaster, perhaps it's not impossible to defy the Martial Dao Celestials!" Chen Ping'an's eyes gleamed, his face revealing ambition.

Unfortunately.
Chen Ping'an mastered the dual cultivation technique and learned a great deal.

His breakthrough was achieved by exploiting a loophole in the cultivation technique and using the help of the cheat code panel to force his way through.

Normally, if he wants to continue cultivating his skills, he needs to harmonize Yin and Yang and practice dual cultivation.

However, he has the cheat panel, which can mitigate this problem to some extent. But at each stage, dual cultivation is needed to activate the next stage of cultivation. Once the stage is activated, everything can be handed over to the cheat panel to accumulate cultivation experience.

His first breakthrough was achieved by leveraging the inherited artistic conception and utilizing the function of the Golden Finger panel, directly skipping the first stage of Yin-Yang union.

However, if he wants to continue his cultivation, he needs to undergo a yin-yang union to activate a new stage of cultivation. Once activated, the cheat system can intervene again to continue practicing the technique.

"In other words, I am different from normal cultivators. I have a cheat panel to help me accumulate cultivation experience. I don't need dual cultivation to help me, but I need to engage in dual cultivation every time I reach a new realm!" Chen Ping'an's eyes narrowed slightly as he digested his gains.

As his thoughts shifted, he thought of the Heavenly Maiden and the various events from his thousand-year-old dream.

The Dual Cultivation Technique of "Inverted Phoenix and Reversed Yin-Yang Pivot" can be broadly divided into three types: Furnace and Cauldron Absorption, Main Cauldron and Main Absorption, and Yin-Yang Complementarity.

The "furnace cultivation" method is a one-sided process that maximizes the enhancement of one's cultivation techniques. However, the downside is that the other party involved in the cultivation will suffer varying degrees of loss. If this continues for a long time, it will affect the other party's cultivation foundation, eventually turning them into mere dregs in the furnace.

The main cauldron and secondary cauldron are designated during cultivation. The benefits gained from cultivation are shared between the two, but the greatest benefits belong to the main cauldron. Furthermore, this method allows for the establishment of multiple secondary cauldrons, a common practice in cultivation, where they rotate and interact to enhance the sustainability of the cultivation process.

While this method of cultivation may not be as effective as one-sided tonification, the overall benefits may not be inferior due to the alternating and sustainable nature of the practice.

The last type, the true path of cultivation, involves the mutual complementation of Yin and Yang. During dual cultivation, both partners share the fruits of their practice. Yin and Yang are in harmony, like the harmonious song of a phoenix and a dragon.

However, this method has extremely high requirements; at the very least, the cultivation level of the other half must be at the same level, otherwise the effectiveness will be greatly reduced. In addition, there are other limitations.

If both parties meet the conditions, have sufficient understanding, and are of one mind, they will reap significant benefits from this approach.

However, due to various restrictions, this method is generally used by couples!
They are true Daoist partners who will share life and death, not those nominal Daoist partners kept by evil or demonic paths. Nor are they Daoist partners who are only nominally together, based on false affection and mutual benefit.

Finding a compatible partner in this way is extremely difficult!

"No wonder the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord has so many romantic affairs; the crux of the matter lies here!"

After learning about the cultivation method of the technique, Chen Ping'an gained a new understanding of the legendary deeds of the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord.

In addition, he was somewhat curious about the position of the legendary Celestial Queen in this dual cultivation technique.

Is it about yin and yang complementing each other? Or is it about the main cauldron supplementing the main element?
It couldn't possibly be a one-sided act of sexual exploitation, could it?

It's hard to believe that the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord was able to overthrow his superior and forcefully conquer a Celestial Female Ruler.
It could make a celestial female ruler be extremely gentle and considerate of him in every way.

Such deeds are simply unbelievable!

It's important to know that, according to rumors, the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord had only recently broken through to the Grandmaster realm! Whether he had any hidden methods is unknown, but on the surface he was indeed just an ordinary Grandmaster!

The gap between a Grandmaster and a Great Grandmaster is already enormous, let alone a Celestial Queen. The gap between the two is like an insurmountable chasm!

It's unknown how the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord overcame such a formidable barrier and earned the attention of this celestial female ruler.
The most crucial point is that the attitude of that celestial female ruler was not one of perfunctory treatment of male concubines, nor was it one of mutual support between Daoist partners; rather, it resembled that of a little girl in unrequited love.

Of course, such things may not be entirely unfounded, but they have probably been embellished and processed artistically.

Those who are masters of martial arts possess a clear mind and a flawless spirit; their willpower and courage far exceed what ordinary people can imagine.

How could such beings be like little girls, falling into one-sided infatuation and love?
Furthermore, if the rumors are true, why did the two eventually drift apart until they forgot each other's grudges?

Regardless, the legendary life of the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord is undeniable. Whether it was his rise from humble beginnings, his exploitation of the Celestial Queen, his forceful manipulation, or his ultimate dominance over the world, culminating in his status as a supreme demon lord, he serves as an inspirational role model for countless individuals!

Chen Ping'an smiled and shook his head, a tremor of light appearing on his brow.

hum~
A dazzling, dreamlike jewel appeared before him.

(End of this chapter)