My cards can be infinitely combined.

Chapter 552 The Tathagata, capable of transformation

Bang!

Upon seeing Zhou Nan, the Thirty Dou of King Ba Zhenjun turned into a card.

With a wave of his hand, Zhou Nan sent the card flying into his palm. With a flip of his hand, the card disappeared.

"It's you..."

The white-haired ape-man, Wu Dalang, had learned Mandarin. "All the Vitality Beads are in the cave, a total of 23011!"

Thank you!

Zhou Nan cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Wu Dalang.

He had taken thirty dou of Wang Ba Zhenjun and even knew about his experiences in the Ape Martial World. This was a very mysterious thing, as if Wang Ba Zhenjun's thirty dou were his incarnation, and the incarnation returned, bringing back the memories as well.

However, such a thing can probably only happen in the world of fantasy.

If he were to leave the world of fantasy, then the thirty-dou of King Overlord would probably have already disappeared due to exhaustion of energy.

After entering the Water Curtain Cave and retrieving the Yuan Qi Pearl, Zhou Nan took his leave.

It is worth mentioning that Zhou Nan discovered that Wu Dalang's qigong combat power had reached an astonishing 1.65 million, more than a hundred times higher than three years ago. It seems that he must have had some kind of extraordinary encounter in the past three years to have improved his qigong cultivation so rapidly.

"With a combat power of 165 million, this Wu Dalang might already be the number one Qigong master after Master Wu Tian. I wonder what the combat power of the Extraterrestrial Demon, Lu Mingxin, and Pig Xiaoshuai is now..."

Zhou Nan walked on his sword, shaking his head with a self-deprecating smile.

After decades of seclusion, his Qigong cultivation has not only failed to improve but has actually regressed. According to the combat power detector, his Qigong combat power is now only 29,000!

This value roughly represents the level of Haoyang Gong that Zhou Nan has cultivated.

Strictly speaking, Zhou Nan's [Overbearing Aura] technique is also a type of Qigong, it's just that it's not detected by the combat power detector.

Upon arriving at Wukong Mountain, Zhou Nan's first encounter was with Zhang Daqian, the Dinosaur Emperor.

This guy is too conspicuous.

Three years have passed, and he has grown to the size of a mountain peak, estimated to be 300 meters tall. He's practically a giant dinosaur.

Zhou Nan didn't know what he had gone through. Using a combat power detector, he found that his Qi Gong combat power was as high as 80.

Zhang Daqian also spotted Zhou Nan and opened his mouth to yell at him. Zhou Nan shook his head, and purple light flickered around his body.

Zhou Nan immediately sensed that this guy had also cultivated the Light Radiation Technique. His body contained powerful nuclear energy, and his cultivation level was not low; he should have reached the Celestial Realm.

"With a Qi Gong level of a hundred thousand and a nuclear energy level of celestial realm, this Dinosaur Emperor is indeed extraordinary, quite formidable..."

Zhou Nan felt it was a bit outrageous. He was able to achieve his current level of cultivation because he had spent over a hundred years in the cultivation room, honing his skills over time. He didn't know if the Dinosaur Emperor Zhang Daqian had cultivated in the cultivation room, but his talent for cultivation was definitely superior to his own.

"The Human Black Card Emperor!"

After shouting for a while, Zhang Daqian called out Zhou Nan's name in Mandarin: "Second Master invites you to come over for a get-together!"

"Second Master? Could he be the Holy Child?"

Zhou Nan suddenly realized something, and at that moment he also noticed that a bald toddler was sitting cross-legged on top of Zhang Daqian's head.

Without a doubt, that is the Holy Child, a newborn being resurrected through the perfected cultivation of the Holy Ancestor.

He sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, a halos rotating behind him, and a golden ring mark between his eyebrows, which was also rotating.

Zhou Nanfei flew to his side.

The holy child sensed something, opened his eyes, clasped his hands together, bowed to Zhou Nan, and said, "I truly cannot believe that you have broken through to the Celestial Realm, cultivated the Third Dhyana, and reached the state of Tathagata!"

"The Realm of Tathagata?" Upon hearing this, Zhou Nan knew that the Holy Child had regained his previous memories. He quickly returned the greeting with clasped hands and humbly inquired, "The realm above the Celestial Realm is the Realm of Tathagata?"

The holy child nodded: "Indeed! Above all celestial beings is the Tathagata! You cultivated the Great Sun Heavenly Path, and now that you have achieved it, you can be called the Great Sun Tathagata! I cultivated the Nine Lives and Nine Deaths, and can be called the Nirvana Tathagata!"

"Tathagata, Tathagata..."

Zhou Nan touched his own bald head, then looked at the little bald boy's head and laughed, "No wonder he's bald... But wait, it seems like Buddha has hair, a pineapple hairstyle!"

The childlike face of the saint was full of seriousness as he said, "The realm of Tathagata has nothing to do with Buddhist religious mythology. Baldness is due to nuclear radiation. If you mind, you can become a Tathagata and experience transformation, and your hair can regenerate."

"Oh, I was just saying it offhand," Zhou Nan said with a smile. "May I ask, Holy Ancestor, what is your opinion on Tathagata?"

"You can call me Xinglun. My original name is Zhao Xinglun. The younger generation calls me Xinglun Saint Ancestor. We are at the same level, so we can be friends as equals."

"Then I won't stand on ceremony. From now on, I'll call you Brother Zhao. By the way, my real name is Zhou Nan!"

"Brother Zhou." Xinglun clasped his hands together, bowed again, and after a slight pause, explained to Zhou Nan, "The Realm of Tathagata is also known as the Realm of Primordial Beginning. Tathagata means true reality, and Beginning means original state. Tathagata, Tathagata, brings forth the truth, meaning to return to the essence, to return to the primordial beginning. The primordial beginning is chaos, nothingness, and the beginning of the universe. In this realm, the nuclear energy of cultivators is different, but the ultimate goal is to create the universe. Nuclear energy is transformable and has infinite plasticity. It can evolve into all forms of energy, such as light, heat, ice, and darkness. All laws are understood."

"Tathagata, Primordial Beginning..."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Nan frowned and fell into deep thought.

He couldn't immediately grasp the meaning behind Xing Lun's words. In his understanding, the realms of the Light Radiation Technique were quite complex. For example, the True Qi Realm was where nuclear energy was transformed into true qi, which could be released externally.

The True Qi Realm is where nuclear energy becomes more solidified; it can not only be emitted but also touched, just like a physical entity.

The Celestial Realm is where nuclear energy alters the magnetic field, affecting gravity and thus allowing one to walk on air.

"What does that mean? According to the Star Wheel Saint Ancestor, could it be that at this level, nuclear energy can be converted into ice energy, fire energy, and so on?"

Zhou Nan had only just entered the Tathagata realm and didn't quite understand it yet. However, he felt that by circulating his cultivation technique, he could transform into a sun and easily release heat or light.

At this moment, Xinglun said again, "Brother Zhou, your ability to become a Buddha is truly beyond my expectations. Your talent and genius are astonishing."

"What talent do I have? I've just been waiting for the right time," Zhou Nan laughed. "I also have to thank Brother Zhao for his guidance back then, for teaching me the true essence of the King's Domination. I was fortunate enough to make a breakthrough, which is why I am where I am today!"

The Holy Child shook his head and said, "Brother Zhou underestimates himself too much. The three meditations of silence, eyes, and mind are not so easy to achieve. One must have great perseverance and wisdom. You think you are ordinary, but you have already surpassed many people. You are no ordinary person. Besides..."

"To my shame, when I transmitted the King's Hegemony Scripture to you, my memory was incomplete and there were many omissions. The three meditations of closing the mouth, closing the eyes, and drying the mind are not enough to enable you to step into the Tathagata, let alone become the Great Sun Tathagata, because meditation cannot generate a physical body for you out of nowhere. Now it seems that Brother Zhou has good fortune and good luck, and has actually broken this shackle."

"Ha, I'm lucky!"

Zhou Nan thought for a moment, then asked, "May I ask, Brother Zhao, are there any higher realms above the Tathagata Realm?"

Xinglun nodded and said, "Yes, that is the ultimate pursuit! Above Tathagata is the realm of No Dao. The reason I cultivated the Nine Revolutions of Tribulation was for this realm. Unfortunately, the last tribulation was not perfect, and I was forced to reincarnate, which caused a flaw in my realm. I'm afraid the chance of stepping into the realm of No Dao is slim."

"With the power of the Tathagata, if you and I join forces, along with Master Martial Arts, could we defeat the Cosmic Emperor?"

After a moment's thought, Xing Lun said, "The Cosmic Emperor is a divine being, and may even be a supreme divine being..."

"Let me put it this way: the Heavenly Dao is equivalent to supreme divinity. If the Cosmic Emperor can control the core, he might even surpass the Heavenly Dao and enter a state stronger than the Heavenly Dao itself. That state is called the Inconceivable..."

"Legend has it that the Unbelievable, the Sky-Treading, and the Boundless Dao are at the same level. If we cultivators can step into the Boundless Dao, we will also be at this level. However, the Boundless Dao cultivator has never appeared. In terms of realm, we Tathagatas are on par with the Great Emperor of the Universe. However, her foundation is too profound, while you and I are just beginning to enter the Tathagata realm. Even with Wu Tian added, we would definitely not gain any advantage in front of her true form."

"Is that so?" Zhou Nan frowned. He had achieved what he had, and his cultivation level was so high. If he were to be killed by the Great Emperor of the Universe in the future, he would feel it was a pity.

"Let's leave those aside for now, Brother Zhou. I have some insights into cultivation that should be of some help to you. If you're interested, please rest here for a while, and I'll tell you about them."

"That's excellent, then I'll trouble you, Brother Zhao."

Knowing that an opportunity had come, Zhou Nan sat cross-legged beside the star wheel and listened to him talk about the Tathagata Realm, the creation of the universe, and the ability to transform!

Upon hearing this, Zhou Nan became engrossed, sometimes frowning, sometimes deep in thought, and occasionally gaining insights.

A day later, Zhou Nan had mastered many "theories".

These theories are mostly about change.

The ability to transform is the key to the Tathagata's realm!

The so-called ability to change is a kind of energy change. The strength of the Tathagata Realm lies in its ability to change energy at will, thus making it seem like it has mastered all methods and can use any means.

Take Zhou Nan for example. His best skill right now is to manifest a blazing sun behind him, making it easy for him to emit light and heat. But if he mastered the ability to transform, he could not only emit light and heat, but also emit ultraviolet rays, trigger particle impacts, and so on. His attack methods are not limited to light and heat.

If he could master it even more deeply, he could even transform nuclear energy into freezing energy, corrosive energy, elemental energy, and so on. In short, it's magical.

When Zhou Nan learned of this, he was deeply shaken.

He had always had an idea: to give his old cards to the real world and turn them into real weapons that could be used even outside of the fantasy world, just like the Nuclear-Powered Sword Immortal and the True Greatsword God General.

The ability to refine one's inner energy into a divine form, and to create a powerful and domineering True Monarch, can be used to create cards from imagination, making the creation of your own cards a reality.

However, Zhou Nan's self-created card abilities are very limited. If he doesn't use real items to enhance them, he can only give them palm techniques and qigong, and the attack methods are all the same over and over again.

This is not enough to make Zeng Jiang's card a reality. The creation of the True Greatsword God General card was purely a matter of luck.

However, if one possesses the means to change, then anything is possible.

"Fighting with cards is my idea, and the advantages are obvious. To put it bluntly, fighting with cards means sealing away your power in advance and releasing it all at once when the battle starts. It's effortless, convenient, and can unleash a burst of power. Preparing various types of cards in advance is essential. I must master this ability to transform. Whether I can walk the path of a card warrior depends entirely on this ability to transform..."

Zhou Nan pondered silently, his desire to cultivate growing stronger.

A full day later, Zhou Nan bid farewell to Xing Lun and flew away from the top of Dinosaur Emperor Zhang Daqian's head.

Zhou Nan felt grateful to Xing Lun.

Both he and Wu Tian could be considered his teachers, and he owed them a debt of gratitude for their instruction.

After Zhou Nanfei left, Dinosaur Emperor Zhang Daqian started talking non-stop. He had been holding back all day because he was so upset, and he couldn't wait to talk to his second master, Xinglun.

This Dinosaur Emperor was quite ambitious. He had already identified himself as the third strongest in the Fantasy World. Wu Tian was his master, and Xing Lun was his second master. He was a dual-cultivation player. He didn't know which of his two masters was stronger, but he believed that he was the strongest person besides the two of them. Even Lan Yuping was not his match.

Therefore, seeing how polite and caring his second master was to Zhou Nan, he felt a little resentful.

"That human, I remember him. Back when he participated in the Race Glory Tournament, he won an electric car in the final lottery. When I was the Dinosaur Emperor, I even gave him some pointers. I told him to learn dinosaur language. I wonder if he's learned it yet. Speaking of which, I have to say, the Pig race's language talent is truly amazing..."

Zhang Daqian rambled on for half an hour before finally getting to the point, asking Xinglun, "That human player, his cards are pretty good. Speaking of cards, it reminds me of... but his body isn't even as big as my toe, and his weight is incomparable. According to the mass-energy equivalence equation, my energy is much greater than his. How could he possibly be stronger than me?"

Xinglun, enduring the Dinosaur Emperor's nagging, said seriously, "That's hard to say. You are exceptionally talented, and you received help from the Dragon Slaying Empire and consumed a demon core, but he... is unfathomable. Of course, in terms of physical strength alone, he is far inferior to you!"

"My strength is improving rapidly, definitely surpassing his. In five years, I might even reach the Tathagata Realm. What kind of Tathagata can I cultivate? Master, do you think it's possible for me to single-handedly overthrow the Great Emperor of the Universe... By the way, Master, I also want to cultivate that King's Overlord True Scripture you mentioned when you were chatting with him before. Please teach it to me!"

"You can't fix this!"

"Why can't he fix it? Even a lowly human player can fix it, so how could I, the mighty Dinosaur Emperor, not be able to?"

"The King's True Scripture is divided into three stages of meditation. The first stage is 'silence,' meaning one cannot speak for twenty-three years. Can you achieve that?"

"Never mind..."

(End of this chapter)