Gao Wu: Become stronger by grinding Erlang Shen's talents

Chapter 657 The True Meaning of the Laws! (Seeking monthly votes)
The Lieyang Taoist Academy features a bronze halberd-shaped martial arts training building.

Countless geniuses from various civilizations entered the Martial Arts Hall, chatting and laughing as they walked, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.

"The Deep Space Genius Competition has ended. It's a pity that I broke through too late and didn't make it into the top 1000."

"I'll have to wait 100 years to participate again. By then, I'll be at the peak of the Sky-Soaring Realm, and maybe I'll be able to make it into the top 1000!"

"It has to be said that there are too many geniuses in the entire Lieyang Star Region. The first round is just an appetizer."

"The real show is the second round, where only the most outstanding geniuses can make it into the top 10000."

"Even our Blazing Sun Academy can only occupy two or three hundred spots."

"In the Blazing Sun Starfield, some of the top-ranked star systems have just as many geniuses as the Blazing Sun Academy, and perhaps even more."

"For example, the Lieyang Galaxy, the core galaxy of the Lieyang Starfield, and within it lies Lieyang Star, the top power of the Lieyang civilization."

"The number of geniuses inside is terrifying. It is said that 95% of the top 1000 in the Lieyang Star System are geniuses from Lieyang Star, and the rest are geniuses from our Lieyang Academy."

"It's not just Lieyang Star, there are other top-tier forces as well."

"To get into the third round, it's bound to be fierce competition; three months is too short."

Everyone was discussing the Deep Space Genius Competition, and many were talking about the second round, with most of the geniuses making it into the top 1000 of their respective star systems.

However, by the second round, fewer people were able to advance.

The pressure is immense for them.

"By the way, do you know about the Blue Star civilization? They really made a splash in the first round!"

"It is said that among the top 16 in the Triangulum Galaxy, they occupy 7 spots, the same number as the Triangulum Clan."

"The Triangle Clan is a top-tier power!"

"The Blue Star civilization is defying the heavens!"

Among the crowd, Lin Qi, Li Tianxing, Shanhe Wang, and several others arrived at the martial arts training room.

Hearing the gasps of surprise from the crowd, smiles appeared on their faces.

"Lynch!"

The burly Lei Ze stepped forward and greeted them:
"The first round of the Deep Space Genius Competition has ended. The second round is the Star Region Selection, where we will have the opportunity to meet."

Lin Qi smiled and said, "I just hope we don't become rivals."

Lei Ze also smiled and said, "I hope so!"

If he were to encounter Lynch, he wouldn't be confident of defeating him.

Meanwhile, Lin Qi chatted with some acquaintances and learned that many others had advanced to the second round.

“Ding ding!!”

After a brief chat, the teaching session officially began, and Fu Quan, with his upright posture and dressed in a white robe, appeared at the entrance.

He looked around at everyone and spoke loudly:

"Let's start class!"

"The Deep Space Genius Competition has recently started, and the whole universe is very lively. Most of the students have participated."

"Many of these students have already begun to challenge for the sixth rank in marksmanship!"

"Therefore, in this lesson, I will focus on how to break through from the fifth level of perfection to the sixth level."

"Many people in the second realm of the universe have a deep understanding of this, and it will be more helpful to everyone."

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up.

Many of them have already reached the late stage of the fifth rank, or even the perfect stage, and are preparing to break through to the sixth rank.

Once the skill reaches the sixth level, the strength will be greatly enhanced.

In the second round, there is a 100% chance of advancing to the third round.

Because there are very few people who possess sixth-tier skills, even in the Blazing Sun Academy, there are fewer than 10.

In the entire Lieyang Starfield, I don't know if there are even 100 people like that.

Then Fu Quan slowly spoke:

"To break through to the sixth level, the first thing to focus on is accumulation, which requires a sufficient amount of browsing of the manuals."

"Because the secret lies in the understanding and knowledge of the laws of the universe, and this understanding cannot be given to you by others."

"You know it, but you don't understand it."

"You need to look at them and understand the underlying principles through their techniques."

"If you don't accumulate enough experience, it's impossible to make a breakthrough."

"Unless you are a genius who comes along only once in a million years, and are naturally attuned to the power of laws, able to easily understand it."

"But such a genius could not possibly exist in our Lieyang Academy."

"So everyone should just try to understand it honestly."

As he spoke, he projected a screen containing a large amount of information.

Everyone's eyes were fixed on the screen as they browsed the information.

After reading it, Lin Qi immediately understood; the content was exactly the same as what the Crimson Emperor had described.

To break through, besides top-notch comprehension, one needs all sorts of rare and precious materials.

Potions that enhance comprehension, treasures that can help people gain understanding, such as some unique top-grade metal substances that contain the Law of Metal.

There are also sparring matches between masters of sixth-tier skills, allowing for close-up observation and understanding...

Go to the Wanfa Pavilion to purchase exquisite manuals and comprehend them.

In summary, there are many methods, but they all require money.

"These all cost money, and I have no money, so I can only hone my martial arts skills in silence."

"In the face of these challenges, the rewards from the Deep Space Genius Competition seem like a drop in the ocean."

The crowd discussed amongst themselves, shaking their heads. Those who could come to the Blazing Sun Academy were all of ordinary background and had little money.

Upon hearing this, Fu Quan sighed inwardly, realizing that he was in the same boat.

He was in the same boat before, defeated in the Deep Space Genius Competition due to resource constraints.

He composed himself and continued:
"How do we understand the principles during the accumulation process?"

"The entire universe is composed of 10 fundamental laws: metal, wood, water, fire, earth, wind, thunder, ice, space, and time!"

"The abilities related to space and time are too profound to discuss in detail here; it's best to leave it at that for now!"

“Take the other eight laws for example. Each law can awaken a martial artist’s abilities.”

"But awakening gives you the power to control."

"But that doesn't mean you understand this power."

"Why is it that once someone comprehends the power of the laws of fire, their combat strength changes so drastically, even though they both control fire?"

These words prompted everyone to fall into thought.

Fu Quan smiled, and after everyone thought for a moment, he continued:

"Once you comprehend the laws, you will be able to harness their power."

"Instead of using source energy to convert it into specific power, as before."

"The power of an individual is like the difference between a firefly and the moon compared to the power of the laws of the universe."

"A fifth-order martial artist cannot mobilize the power of laws, while a sixth-order martial artist can."

"As for the power of the sixth rank, I'm sure you've all felt it through various channels."

Everyone nodded, and Lin Qi also thought of the God of War. The God of War could directly crush his opponents by mobilizing the Law of Earth.

If he can comprehend the sixth rank, his combat power will also increase significantly.

The power of his killing move has been greatly increased, and he is confident that he can fight even a genius who has condensed 7 or 8 source veins.

……

"Sixth-tier skills are still too difficult. We have many martial artists at the peak of the Sky-Soaring Realm in the Blazing Sun Academy, but very few of them have comprehended the laws."

Everyone was talking about it.

Fu Quan then projected a huge blue screen and spoke:

"In the process of our rise, our human race comprehended the power of laws through martial arts cultivation."

"Through continuous study of the laws, we have discovered that the principles of the laws are profound, mysterious, and boundless."

"It is extremely difficult to get started, because the power of the laws is far more profound than most people understand."

“Every law has several true meanings. For example, in everyone’s common sense, when people see a big fire, they think of burning; water is flow, metal is sharp, earth is heavy, and wood is growth.”

"This is common sense."

Everyone nodded; that was their understanding.

The first impression that comes to mind when you see the corresponding natural force.

Lynch was no exception.

Fu Quan switched the screen, revealing eight colors of power, representing eight laws.

He continued, "Each law possesses several true meanings. For example, the law of metal possesses five true meanings: sharpness, solidity, killing intent, immortality, and breaking limits!"

"Among so many truths, as long as you focus on the one that best suits you, you will be able to comprehend the Law of Gold."

"Most of them would choose the true meaning of 'sharpness' because it is the simplest and easiest to understand."

"The difficulty of comprehending other true meanings will increase significantly."

"The same principle applies to other laws: the burning of fire, the flowing of water, the weight of earth, the growth of wood, the swiftness of wind, the freezing of ice, and the fury of thunder!"

"The fastest way to comprehend these truths is to do so."

Upon hearing this, countless people's eyes lit up, feeling as if they had been enlightened, and the road ahead became much clearer.

Upon hearing this, Lin Qi suddenly understood, and a multitude of ideas came to mind.

To comprehend the true meaning of the laws, one must understand that the laws are too profound. If one desires everything, it will inevitably hinder one's cultivation.

However, by simply choosing one of the true meanings and focusing on it, one can comprehend it.

In an instant, Lin Qi had many insights, and felt that he was one step closer to a breakthrough.

Fu Quan continued to explain:

"Many geniuses from previous civilizations were not as talented as Lieyang Dao Academy because of their ordinary backgrounds or insufficient martial arts skills."

"I don't understand this theory, and I wasted my time on the fifth level."

"And after the establishment of the Blazing Sun Academy, everyone learned a lot about martial arts, and their strength improved significantly." King Shanhe couldn't help but nod in agreement.
"The God of War understood his problem after listening to the course, so he focused on the profound meaning and quickly achieved a breakthrough."

"As for the Crimson Emperor, he is different. He comprehended it through other true meanings."

After hearing this, the group exclaimed in amazement, realizing that the Crimson Emperor was indeed incredibly powerful.

They are not on the same level as others at all.

The more you analyze, the better you become!
Lin Qi nodded secretly. With the help of the Lieyang Academy and Fu Quan's guidance, his future path would indeed be much easier.

In particular, focusing on a single, truly meaningful message can be extremely helpful.

He had previously practiced the spear technique manual and could sense the descriptions of various profound meanings within it.

I absorbed it all in one go, and now it seems that in the future I need to extract the sharp and true meaning I need from it.

And rely on this to gain insight.

He continued listening to Fu Quan's explanation, which focused on the true meaning of the eight principles and how to comprehend them.

By studying the manual, one can progress through several steps, gradually understanding the principles, and ultimately comprehend them through intuition.

The future paths of everyone have already been planned out.

Lin Qi nodded secretly; these were things the Crimson Emperor was unaware of.

Because the other party had already comprehended the sixth level before coming to the Blazing Sun Academy.

After breaking through to the second realm of the universe, he has been cultivating and it is normal that he does not know.

……

“Ding ding!!”

Several hours later, the course officially ended with the ringing of a large bell.

Fu Quan slowly spoke:

"The path to the sixth level is long and arduous. Once you comprehend it, the world will be vast. But you must not be impatient."

"Just let things take their natural course. Don't be too hasty and let it affect your cultivation."

"get out of class is over!"

After saying that, he vanished into nothingness and logged off.

Meanwhile, a heated discussion also broke out in the training room.

"So breaking through to the sixth level is so complicated, and you need to understand the true meaning after what Teacher Fuquan said."

"I feel like I'm one step closer to a breakthrough."

"That's just your imagination!"

"The hardest part is understanding the true meaning!"

"Many experts at the second level of the Universe Realm have not been able to comprehend it. It is impossible for someone at the Sky Soaring Realm to comprehend it."

"It can only be said that now that we know how to improve, the road ahead will be much easier."

……

At the entrance of the martial arts training hall, Overlord, Mountain and River King, Li Tianxing, Lin Qi and others began to talk.

The Overlord spoke:

"Although I have listened to Fu Quan's lectures more than once, I still gain something from listening to them again now."

"I feel like I'm one step closer to the sixth rank!"

"Give me another two or three years, and I'll have a chance to break through."

"I just don't know if I can make it to the third round."

King Shanhe nodded and said, "I feel it'll be soon too!"

"It's a pity the time was too short!"

Lin Qi then said, "You have to eat one bite at a time, and walk one step at a time."

"It's best to improve our strength first!"

The group nodded; they all still had room for improvement.

After exchanging tips on marksmanship, they all logged off.

……

In the Bronze Halberd Martial Arts Tower, in the Dean's Office
"Hoohoo!!"

Clusters of flames surrounded a person's body, and then they all transformed into screens.

Various data and information appeared above.

Tall and dressed in a red robe, Yao Chen's gaze swept quickly over all the documents.

Opposite him, a woman dressed in a white robe, with a beautiful face and soft skin, sat in a smart chair.

She slowly said:

"Yaochen, your Lieyang Academy is recruiting more and more geniuses these days."

“In our Lieyang Star Region, there are more than 5000 competition areas, and many of the top 1000 are students from the Lieyang Academy.”

"This is already more powerful than forces like Yuhua Mountain, Wanhai Society, and Lei Zetian!"

"It can be said to be second only to our Lieyang Star."

Yao Chen shook his head after hearing this and said:
"These geniuses who don't enter the supreme forces will eventually be recruited by forces like yours!"

"In the end, you'll be the ones who profit; you won't lose no matter what."

"Especially on Lieyang Star, every time a large number of geniuses are recruited by Lieyang Star after the Deep Space Genius Competition."

"Am I right, Yaoying!"

Yaoying nodded and said, "Hasn't it always been like this?"

"Otherwise, why would we agree to establish the Blazing Sun Academy!"

"Through the Taoist academy, we cultivate geniuses born into ordinary families."

"The most elite group was recruited by the supreme power, and they also owe us a debt of gratitude."

"And those who are slightly less talented are perfect for our Lieyang Star. We don't need to travel around, which saves a lot of manpower and resources, and we don't have to worry about overlooking any geniuses."

"This is a win-win-win decision!"

Yaoying stared at the screen in front of her.

"This time we've made quite a haul. The Blue Star civilization in the Triangular Race Galaxy—this civilization has a considerable number of geniuses."

"They are all promising talents. The geniuses who improved later are actually no worse than the naturally born galaxy-level geniuses."

"Their bloodline and genes are extraordinary, truly befitting the potential of an advanced civilization."

"It's impossible for all these geniuses to join the supreme forces, so coming to our Lieyang Star is just right for them."

Yao Chen nodded. One of the reasons for establishing the Lieyang Academy was to select geniuses for Lieyang Star.

Every hundred years, the Deep Space Genius Competition only selects 3000 geniuses. What happens to the remaining geniuses?
Some of these geniuses, who came from ordinary backgrounds, were naturally recruited by the strongest forces in each star field.

After the Deep Space Genius Tournament ends, it will be time to reap the rewards.

If you want to participate in the next one, no problem, the top powers will provide you with resources.

Yao Ying looked at one of the names.

"What a pity, a genius like Lin Qi is destined to enter a supreme power."

"Even if we don't make it this time, we'll make it 100 years from now!"

"We still need to maintain good relations with them."

"If necessary, we can provide Deep Space Coins to help him take another step forward!"

"His current level is still too low."

Yao Chen nodded and said:
"The second round will take a long time, enough for him to condense several more source veins."

"I'll talk to him after the second round starts!"

Yao Ying nodded, then changed the subject and began to discuss cultivation.

……

Personal virtual time, on the training ground.

Lin Qi's figure appeared, his body appeared, and with a wave of his hand, a large number of screens instantly appeared around him.

Each screen displays a different shooting technique.

Lynch recalled the method described by the Waves Spring in his mind.

"I have awakened the power of metal, and in the future I will comprehend the laws of metal!"

"Therefore, in order to comprehend the Law of Metal, I need to focus on the sharp and true essence of the Law of Metal!"

He looked around at the 555 gun techniques. He needed to learn all the gun technique manuals before he could extract the sharp essence from them and comprehend it.

From this, I gleaned a golden rule.

Lin Qi secretly planned out the path he would take next.

"Based on my comprehension and with the Blood Vine Elixir, I must break through to the sixth-level spear technique before the third round."

"Otherwise, we won't be able to enter the supreme power."

Lin Qi had secretly calculated that in the second round, the genius with sixth-tier skills would be the strongest.

However, among the hundreds of star domains of the human race, there are definitely no shortage of geniuses who have mastered sixth-order skills; there could be as many as 3000.

Therefore, sixth-tier skills are extremely important.

After a brief moment of thought, he turned his attention to a new marksmanship manual—the "Lone Light Spear Technique."

After watching it once, he began practicing his marksmanship!
The true meaning of the metal principle was extracted from the marksmanship.

Sharp, chilling...

Several hours later, he began practicing the next marksmanship technique, continuing to deepen his understanding.

They also gained a deeper understanding of the various ways to generate force in marksmanship.

The three layers of golden patterns all over its body also emerged.

……

(End of this chapter)