Explosions Are Good, Explosions Need To Be Learned!

Chapter 31: Self-Destruction is Good, Self-Destruction Must Be Learned!

Inside the cave dwelling, Qin Yang and Tan Yurou quickly began their cultivation.

The two started with the Calm Cloud Swordplay.

Although the Calm Cloud Swordplay was obscure to Qin Yang, Tan Yurou, who was beside him and had a better talent, was indeed able to help.

For instance, she could offer guidance at crucial points!

"As a disciple of the Yunqing Sect, you've never practiced this Calm Cloud Swordplay and the True Martial Qi Infusion Method?!"

Qin Yang was somewhat surprised.

Tan Yurou shook her head and earnestly explained, "I only recently joined the Yunqing Sect, so I haven't had the chance to formally learn the sect's techniques yet."

"Otherwise, I wouldn't only be at this level of strength right now."

"No wonder."

Qin Yang nodded.

According to Tan Yurou, the Calm Cloud Swordplay was the basic sword technique of the Yunqing Sect, and every disciple could obtain a copy for cultivation.

It was a Low-grade Spirit sword technique, divided into three stages: beginner, minor accomplishment, and major accomplishment!

"Your Spirit Root is too poor. You find even such a basic sword technique obscure. I truly don't know how you managed to raise your cultivation to the Qi Refining Realm Eighth Layer. You couldn't have started cultivating in the womb, could you?" Tan Yurou asked in surprise.

These words truly struck a nerve with Qin Yang.

What did she mean by cultivating in the womb? Did she look down on his talent that much?

"Can my Spirit Root affect my cultivation talent?"

Qin Yang couldn't help but ask, wanting to understand.

Ever since he started cultivating, he only knew that those with Spirit Roots could cultivate; he knew nothing beyond that.

"Of course it has an effect, and a huge one!" Tan Yurou was surprised that Qin Yang didn't even know something so simple. She continued to explain, "Simply put, the higher the quality of a cultivator's Spirit Root, the higher their cultivation talent. Conversely, the weaker the Spirit Root, the lower the talent."

"You've cultivated to the Qi Refining Realm Eighth Layer, and you still don't know this?"

"Cough, cough, I was just too focused on cultivating and didn't bother to learn about these cultivation matters." Qin Yang coughed lightly, trying to cover his embarrassment, while also being very curious about what was going on.

"In that case, doesn't this mean I'm hopeless for the rest of my life due to the limitations of my Spirit Root?"

Tan Yurou shook her head, "Not necessarily."

"Although Spirit Roots are something that naturally determines whether one can embark on the path of cultivation, and everyone's Spirit Root quality varies, one can improve their Spirit Root quality through later acquired special opportunities. This can raise their cultivation talent, increase their potential, and allow them to cultivate to more profound realms!" she explained.

This was truly the first time Qin Yang had heard that Spirit Roots could be improved through later opportunities. It truly broadened his horizons.

"Then what is the highest quality Spirit Root currently known?"

"As far as I know, Spirit Root qualities are divided into Low-grade, Mid-grade, High-grade, and Top-grade. As for whether there are Spirit Roots of even higher quality, I'm not sure." Tan Yurou paused at this point and saw through Qin Yang's thoughts at a glance. "You're not already dreaming about improving your Spirit Root quality through later opportunities, are you?"

"What, you look down on me?" Qin Yang clicked his tongue.

Haven't you heard of "never underestimate a poor young man"?

At worst, there's also "never underestimate a poor middle-aged man" and "never underestimate a poor old man." With the system, he would always have countless opportunities to improve his Spirit Root quality, which was the source of his confidence.

However, Tan Yurou spoke very bluntly and poured a basin of cold water on him on the spot.

"Then you should stop thinking about it."

"Opportunities that can improve Spirit Root quality are extremely rare. They are basically controlled by major immortal cultivation powers and are already owned by someone. How could it be your turn to obtain them? Just give up on that idea!"

"..."

Qin Yang rubbed his nose. He really hadn't expected it to be so difficult.

But it made sense.

Although there were many cultivation resources in the world, they weren't infinite. Which of the strong cultivators who emerged wasn't exceptionally talented? Naturally, they would try their best to keep the cultivation resources in their own hands.

Where would there be so many wild opportunities to obtain?

Of course, for him, this was an exception.

With the existence of the system, Qin Yang had enough room for error. As long as he could obtain such an opportunity in one lifetime, he could directly improve his Spirit Root quality. At worst, he could start over!

"Alright, let's put this matter aside for now. It's more important to see how to cultivate these two techniques in front of us."

Qin Yang suppressed the excitement and anticipation in his heart for the time being.

Tan Yurou had already begun to study them. As expected of someone with innate Top-grade dual Spirit Roots, she had already made considerable progress.

"Although this Calm Cloud Swordplay is the most basic sword technique in our Yunqing Sect, it still possesses considerable power when cultivated to the later stages. Just cultivating it to the beginner stage can already nurture Sword Qi."

"When cultivated to the minor accomplishment stage, one can even manifest Sword Qi to kill enemies from a distance. The major accomplishment stage is even more incredible; one can easily control Sword Qi to kill enemies a hundred miles away with a flick of their finger!"

She explained slowly, making Qin Yang's eyes light up.

As expected of a righteous sect's technique, the Calm Cloud Swordplay was indeed powerful.

"Then what about this True Martial Qi Infusion Method?"

"This spell seems even more powerful than Calm Cloud Swordplay. I'm not mistaken, am I?" Qin Yang pointed at the True Martial Qi Infusion Method and asked.

"That's right. This True Martial Qi Infusion Method is a High-grade Spirit spell, its quality is two whole tiers higher than Calm Cloud Swordplay!" Tan Yurou replied truthfully. "Furthermore, unlike Calm Cloud Swordplay, the True Martial Qi Infusion Method can condense the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, nurturing it within one's bones. It allows you to temporarily gain immense cultivation by overdrawing your potential at critical moments."

"For example, your current cultivation is only at the Qi Refining Realm Eighth Layer, but after cultivating the True Martial Qi Infusion Method, you can forcibly overdraw your potential to temporarily raise your cultivation to near the Foundation Establishment Realm!"

"But if you overdraw too much, it'll be disastrous."

"What do you mean? Are there any terrifying side effects?" Qin Yang thought the True Martial Qi Infusion Method sounded excellent. After cultivating it, he could use it in crucial moments to catch opponents with much higher cultivation levels off guard!

Tan Yurou affirmed, "Of course. According to the scripture, if one madly overdraws their potential without restraint to temporarily boost their cultivation, their physical body will be unable to withstand it, leading to self-destruction."

Self-destruction?!

Qin Yang subconsciously nodded. That was indeed terrifying.

But in the very next moment, his mind suddenly sparked, and he was overjoyed.

Wasn't this precisely the kind of technique he had always wanted, one that allowed him to control his own life and death?

After all, life and death held no meaning for Qin Yang; he could just start over. The real problem was encountering an old devil like Xuan Chengzi and being unable to die, which would be the most agonizing fate!

Self-destruction is good. I must learn self-destruction!