Alone and Infinite.

Chapter 127 The Pinnacle of Martial Arts: The End of Skill

Inside the huge circular hall, small doors opened and closed, and apostles would occasionally walk out or enter.

Even through the blur of motion, some apostles could sense the distinctly low pressure.

It's easy to guess that the improvement was due to the infusion of Time-Space Copper Coins.

Therefore, comprehension is very important. Li Xia's comprehension was already higher than that of ordinary apostles, and it increased even more after drinking the enlightenment potion.

Each infusion has a pretty good effect, and if it triggers flow, not to mention there's also the "Awoo" sound now!

After looking around, room 666 was still empty, so I pushed the door open and went in.

After skillfully sitting in the chair and operating the controls for a while, a light blue prompt box popped up in front of me.

Please select the skills you wish to improve.

1.八九玄功（1000点、时空铜币*1，1点功勋值兑换1个月经验灌注）

2. The End of Skill (Pay 1000 points and 1 Time-Space Coin to exchange for 6 months of skill infusion)
3. Sunday (Pay 1000 points, 1 Time-Space Coin, to exchange for 1 year of skill infusion)
4. Sharpshooter (Exchange for 1 year of skill infusion)
5. Ban/Restrict (Exchange for 1 year of skill infusion)
6. Flying Technique (Exchange for 1 year of skill infusion)
7. Hole Wave (Exchange for 1 year of skill infusion)
There are a total of three Time-Space Copper Coins, of which Sealed and Hole Wave have been decided to be upgraded with fixed values.

The Eight-Nine Arcane Arts can be practiced in the Time Chamber, and Zhou Tian can also cultivate simultaneously while practicing the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts.

After calculating this, there are only three left: [Skill Limit], [Divine Archery], and [Flying Technique].

Exactly three copper coins!

Li Xia thought for a moment, then suddenly looked up and shouted, "Awoo!"

The dragon was curiously looking around the skill enhancement room when it heard Li Xia's call and immediately flew back.

"Your Highness, what's wrong?"

"I have something I'd like to ask—" Li Xia opened the panel at the pinnacle of skill, frowning as he slowly spoke:

"This skill seems to be stronger than I imagined, for example—"

So far, in terms of pure combat techniques, they don't seem to have suffered much of a disadvantage, as the Abyss Apostle also possesses LV2 Abyss Blade Technique.

But if they actually fought, Li Xia clicked his tongue, saying that saying it was a complete stomp was a bit of an exaggeration.

However, it's true that there's not much pressure.

There's also the fight with Master Roshi. Logically speaking, Master Roshi, who is over two hundred years old, should have already internalized martial arts to the core.

But Li Xia tried hard to recall his battle with Master Roshi on the arena.

Perhaps it was just a friendly spar? Or maybe Master Roshi took a liking to his talent and used him as a sparring partner?
His punches were extremely simple, with no variations, just pure speed and power.

There is pressure in dealing with it, but that's about it.

Aowu listened to Li Xia's question and looked at Li Xia with a strange look.

Li Xia felt uncomfortable under his gaze and couldn't help but ask:
"what happened?"

"Your Highness, it's clearly written in the skill panel—" Awoo tapped the description at the bottom with its little paw.

Li Xia read it aloud in a low voice.

Only in the most barren soil can the most beautiful flowers of skill bloom.

He froze, as if something was churning and boiling inside his chest, about to burst forth, and a faint flash of inspiration appeared in his mind.

But it's always shrouded in mist, impossible to touch.

The howling sound seemed faint to Li Xia, yet it still reached him clearly.

"In any world, as long as it is not at level 0, even at level 1, one can faintly sense the various energies existing within the physical body."

Once you can sense energy, any technique will transform into how to better utilize and harness that energy.

Correspondingly, the so-called martial arts, swordsmanship, knife skills, and so on, will become simplified, eventually becoming individual moves rather than a continuous, systematic set of actions.

After all, when a blade unleashes a powerful and fast strike, it's inevitable that various techniques utilizing that energy will be developed.

Li Xia felt as if something in his mind had been suddenly shattered. He abruptly raised his head, his expression incredibly complex.

Awoo continued speaking slowly:

"Only in a 0th-order world where energy cannot be sensed at all will people focus on their physical body and think about how to have a universal formula to deal with enemy attacks."

Only then can one focus on studying every part of the body.

"But... the void is so vast, and Earth—no, these Chinese techniques..."

The void is so vast, what kind of world is not there?
Aowu became serious and looked at Li Xia earnestly, saying:

"Your Highness, do not underestimate yourself. Why do you think that the Nine Provinces are not powerful? Achieving these things is not easy at all."

Awoo stretched out its dragon claws and gestured:

"A large population is needed, and there is a strong demand for combat."

"These people need to use the same language to facilitate communication."

"These people need to have the habit of passing on knowledge, so that future generations can continue to improve along the path of their predecessors."

"Medical expertise is needed to conduct detailed research on the human body and to study the points at which force is exerted."

"Only a country or civilization with a large population, a unified written language, extremely frequent battles, advanced medical skills, and a strong emphasis on recording and passing on knowledge can achieve this."

Only then can one develop a technique, dedicating everything without reservation to how to deal with enemy attacks and various power generation techniques.

Finally, Aowu straightened his body and said proudly:

"The void is indeed vast, with billions of races constantly residing within it, and geniuses as numerous as the sands of the Ganges, but how many can reach its end?"

Since there is always a strongest, why does Your Highness feel that the ultimate skill cannot be the strongest in this path?
In the six great halls, I, Light, Blessed, and the Agent are all people of Earth!
Therefore—the pinnacle of martial arts, the ultimate expression of skill, is not wrong!

Li Xia breathed a sigh of relief, and the fog in his mind cleared up completely.

The emotions surging in my chest only intensified.

I understand now. So that's how it is.
Just like Master Roshi, because of the existence of 'ki', ki makes him stronger and faster, and he can develop techniques such as the Universal Shock Palm and the Kamehameha.

Just like wielding a long sword, the sword energy can traverse ten thousand meters, slaying enemies within that ten thousand meters. He wouldn't bother to study how many subsequent variations the sword moves should have.

The ultimate skill one learns is a formula. To unleash the power of this formula, one needs to make it instinctive and requires a calm mind.

It requires a lot of real-world experience and constant battles; once the soil disappears, decline is inevitable.

Li Xia nodded and waved to Aowu.

The dragon landed on his shoulder.

[Chengxiang: Special states such as 'a flash of inspiration' and 'flow' are more likely to be triggered during meditation or cultivation.]

Select Infusion: The End of Skill

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1. Monthly pass 2. Recommendation vote

Sorry, due to unforeseen circumstances, my wife is sick, my mother went back to her hometown, and I'm taking care of the child alone. I really don't have time today.

I just managed to sneak a moment to write this after putting the child to sleep. I have to get up early tomorrow to take him to daycare, so I can only post two updates today.

(End of this chapter)