God of Pets

Chapter 850 Going against the grain
The secret techniques that others cultivate all originate from secret spirits, and the corresponding secret realms must exist.

However, the secret technique that Chen Guan cultivates was created by humans, and it's hard to say whether there's a corresponding secret realm.

Chen Guan had been sensing for so long, but he still couldn't detect the existence of the secret realm, which seemed like a very bad omen.

If the corresponding secret realm doesn't exist at all, Chen Guan doesn't know how he can continue to advance from his current level.

Even if there is a corresponding secret realm, after sensing it for so long, I haven't felt anything at all. According to normal theory, such a secret realm seems to belong to the category of not very strong secret realms.

Having come this far, Chen Guan couldn't give up now. He could only continue to operate the First Secret Technique, hoping to sense the corresponding secret realm.

Days passed, and Chen Guan had been in the desert for nearly a month, yet he still hadn't sensed the existence of the secret realm.

This made him almost certain that the First Secret Technique might not have a corresponding secret realm at all.

"If this is indeed the case, how should we continue down this path?" Chen Guan had to confront this question directly.

He could have clung to a sliver of hope before, but now it seems he has to start preparing for the worst.

Should we change the secret technique now? Let's switch to a secret technique of divine quality to complete the Eighth Awakening, and then cultivate the First Secret Technique.

This also seems to be a viable path; we just need to change the secret technique along the way, and it doesn't seem to have much of an impact.

However, Chen Guan knew that if the awakened secret realm and the first secret technique were not corresponding, then its blessing on him would be delayed or even incompatible.

It might not be a problem under normal circumstances, but it can become a huge hidden danger when you're really fighting to the death with a master.

"If the Emperor Ancestor could create a secret technique, why can't I create a corresponding secret realm myself? If a corresponding secret realm exists, no matter how difficult it is, I will open it. If that secret realm doesn't exist at all, then I will create one myself." Chen Guan hardened his heart, abandoning the idea of ​​changing the secret technique, determined to go all the way down this path.

This path is difficult, but Chen Guan has no other choice.

He no longer has the time or opportunity to start over; he must continue on his path.

Moreover, without the First Secret Technique, with his foundation, it would be difficult for him to contend with the Ancestral Court and the Ten Great Families, which is not what he wants.

Chen Guan practiced the secret technique again and again, trying to comprehend its profound mysteries.

Some things cannot be accomplished by sheer willpower alone. Chen Guan had no clue what to do, so he had no choice but to try to teleport back to China and return to his home.

Chen Guan told Chen Xinghe about what he had encountered recently and his current predicament.

After listening quietly, Chen Xinghe asked Chen Guan some questions, and then pondered for a moment.

"To be honest, I feel really ashamed as your father. Not only can I not help you, but because of my situation, you have to embark on an even more difficult path," Chen Xinghe said.

"Why bring this up? We're doing pretty well now." Chen Guan frowned. Chen Xinghe smiled and said, "I'm just happy to see your achievements, that's all I'm saying."

"I didn't teach you anything before because everything I know has a strong personal style. Even if you only learn a little bit, others can tell at a glance that you are related to me, which will only implicate you."

“But now that things have come to this, you’ve already gone to the opposite side of the ancestral temple, so those things don’t matter anymore. Besides, you’ve grown up and can distinguish right from wrong, and know what you can and cannot do. It’s time to give you what I have.”

“When I was your age, I didn’t have achieved as much as you have now, so I can’t be sure whether my things will be helpful to you, or how much they will be helpful. You need to judge for yourself.”

"So, what exactly is this thing you're talking about?" Chen Guan asked.

"Naturally, it's a combination technique. Secret arts and the like are useless to you now. Besides that, this is all I, a cripple, can give you," Chen Xinghe said.

“You were able to infiltrate the ancestral court using a combination technique, so this technique must be very useful,” Chen Guan said.

"That's not necessarily true, because the composite techniques I created are somewhat special and not everyone will find them useful." Chen Xinghe said, lowering his voice as he told Chen Guan about his composite technique formulas and training methods.

After confirming that Chen Guan had remembered everything, Chen Xinghe said seriously, "Strictly speaking, I am just a person with some luck and a little cleverness. I cannot be considered a true strongman, and my research on top-level power is very limited."

"If you ask me how to make the Secret Technique of the First Realm sense the Secret Realm, or even how to create a Secret Realm yourself, I may disappoint you. I cannot answer such questions because I do not know them myself."

Chen Xinghe waved his hand to stop Chen Guan from saying anything, and said with a smile, "But your old man is not entirely useless. At least in terms of compound techniques, even today, my techniques still have some unique aspects."

"Everything in this world operates according to laws, and everything has a method and a trace. Although I don't know how to help you open the secret realm, I can tell you that if you create a composite technique, it is also an innovation. Perhaps there is some connection between the two, and you may get some inspiration from it."

"Dad, you're being too modest. Your combined skill is far more than just unique. If it were unique, how could you have stormed the ancestral court and almost overturned the throne in the heavens?" Chen Guan laughed.

"Haha, saying it's a little short is actually quite far. I only defeated the Ancestral Court, not the Ten Great Families, let alone the Ten Heavenly Kings. I hope you can go further than me." Chen Xinghe patted Chen Guan on the shoulder: "Son, I can't give you much, but I hope this experience can be of some help to you."

After saying that, Chen Xinghe began to teach Chen Guan how to create composite techniques.

Chen Guan knew that compound techniques were a very profound subject that required systematic learning. There were many secret techniques and taboos involved in the combination of various techniques.

Unless one possesses a bug-level ability like the Ultimate Limitless, it is easy for ordinary people to cause conflicts and damage themselves if they use two or more secret techniques at the same time.

However, the ultimate limit of Wuji can only accommodate different forces; whether it can achieve a result greater than one plus one is uncertain.

A good combination technique will produce special effects or explosively enhance the power of several secret techniques when their powers are combined, which requires the support of a special formula.

The method of creating composite techniques that Chen Xinghe taught Chen Guan was completely different from the mainstream view and approach.

Chen Xinghe created a method for combining techniques, which he himself named "going against the grain."

(End of this chapter)