"It's best not to fuse a technique that has reached the level of 'power' with the Golden Core, as this can create an adaptation. Unless you're certain you'll achieve Becoming a Saint with this technique, choosing another power will be quite troublesome."
Xie Wuji reminded him again that he was afraid young people would easily integrate power into their lives simply because they were pursuing it.
"If I were to integrate the Heavenly Might Momentum into my Golden Core, could it rival the most supreme Supernatural power?"
"..." Xie Wuji.
How could this kid forget what he just said so quickly?
Xie Wuji sighed, considering Jiang Ping's talent, and could only say, "Your talent is high, so it might not be a problem for you. Using it once or twice when defending against enemies is understandable, but try not to try it on ordinary days."
"As long as it works, it's fine," Jiang Ping said.
The older man glared again, realizing that he hadn't heard a word the other person said.
"How powerful is it?" Jiang Ping asked curiously.
Xie Wuji raised an eyebrow and said, "Actually, this is the First Step for Golden Core to advance to Martial Saint, completely integrating a powerful force into the Golden Core."
Jiang Ping's eyes lit up, and he said, "Doesn't that mean this is the most top-tier Golden Core technique?"
"Pretty much. If it really comes to that, then the so-called Golden Core Supernatural power is nothing more than a minor skill." Master Xie nodded, then added:
"However, you're still a long way from that point. I'll teach you a few powerful Supernatural power."
Jiang Ping suddenly asked, "If I were to merge my Half-step Momentum into the Golden Core, could I be considered equal to him?"
"Supernatural power that slightly surpasses the level of Minor Accomplishment mastery."
"What about integrating the Complete Momentum?"
"When Ordinary Momentum merges with the power of the Golden Core, it is weaker than top-tier Supernatural power; but when Mystic Skill are combined, they completely surpass them."
"Then I won't learn it."
"..." Xie Wuji.
At this moment, Jiang Ping asked the question that had always intrigued him, "Senior, what exactly is wrong with the world's environment? Is the Heavenly Dao incomplete? Or is the Great Dao singular?"
"That's not the case." Xie Wuji shook his head.
"That?"
Master Xie thought for a moment and asked, "Do you know the realms beyond Martial Saint?"
"Dreaming!"
Jiang Ping replied that although the Martial Saint was the Peerless of humanity, standing at the top of the food chain, he was ultimately only Third-rank Martial Artist.
Above that are the Second-rank and First-rank.
This Second-rank realm is called Divine Travel, a major realm for cultivating the Primordial Spirit.
Ancient texts record that once one establishes oneself in this field, Spiritual power will be greatly enhanced, and one's comprehension will also increase dramatically.
At this level, one can achieve spiritual transcendence, wandering the Great Void, traveling to the North Sea in the morning Cangwu at Dusk, while also mastering the art of killing.
If one harbors murderous intent towards someone, even if they are tens of thousands of miles away, Primordial Spirit out of their body and arrive in an instant to carry out the killing.
It's absolutely terrifying.
Jiang Ping thought for a moment and said, "Is the reason there are no experts in the Spirit Wander Realm in this world because the path is broken and there are no cultivation techniques above that level?"
"No."
Xie Wuji shook his head again and said, "I have a top-tier divine travel manual here, called the Huangting Scripture."
"What?" Jiang Ping was moved; the elder had such Primordial Spirit Secret Manual.
His face was serious as he said, "Please, senior, bestow upon me the method!"
"..." Xie Wuji.
The old master still brought out the manual; the other party didn't want to practice powerful Supernatural power, but wanted a secret manual that couldn't be practiced.
He didn't understand, but expressed his respect.
Jiang Ping tucked a yellowed book into his robes, then heard Xie Wuji say:
Do you think the world is big?
"So," Jiang Ping asked tentatively, "This is a small world?"
"Are you influenced by Qing Yan, often reading storybooks?"
"..." Jiang Ping.
"..." Chen Qingyan did occasionally flip through it, but these were some that her maid had packed for her when she Kaiyang City, and she hadn't finished reading them yet.
"This is a Withered Island!"
Xie Wuji spoke slowly.
In fact, this land is vast. The Da Li Dynasty alone can be described as having a vast territory and abundant resources. The furthest distance from north to south is nearly 10,000 li, and the distance from east to west is more than 7,000 li.
Like the Brilliant Dynasty to the south, it was more than twice the size of the Great Li, how vast it was!
There's also the Great Wei, which is similar to Great Li, the Grasslands, some surrounding small states, and the Barbarians in the far north.
This world is quite large.
However, this is just an island, its full name Xuanxin Island.
Ancient books record that if one were to cross the sea to the south, one would pass by countless islands, some smaller than Xuanxin Island, and others several times or more than ten times larger.
These islands, along with Xuanxin Island, are collectively known as the Northern You Archipelago. In those glorious times, the islands would exchange ideas and discuss philosophy with each other, and were governed by several of the most powerful islands.
"If there's a sea and islands, then isn't there also a vast landmass?" Jiang Ping asked.
"Yes, more than one." Xie Wuji nodded.
At that time, many Martial Dao Great Being from Xuanxin Island crossed the archipelago and set foot on a dazzling land, witnessing a more vast and prosperous Martial Dao world.
But later, for some unknown reason, not only could they not cross the archipelago, they couldn't even go out to sea anymore. It was as if they were isolated from the world, and the environment was getting worse and worse.
Three thousand years ago, there were still beings in the Spirit Wander Realm, but they have since regressed further, and now, there isn't even a Martial Saint at the Perfected Realm.
"Martial Saint, Nine Heavens. Do you know which level the current Number One Under Heaven is at?"
"Seventh Layer Martial Saint."
Before Jiang Ping could speak, Xie Wuji answered, saying, "More than two hundred years ago, he was the only one to reach the Great Accomplishment Realm of Martial Saint. The other few in the Top Five were only at the Peak the Sixth Heaven."
"Why is that?" Chen Qingyan raised her eyebrows slightly and asked.
"The Great Dao still exists, but Order is gradually becoming blurred, and the Dao Rhythm flowing from that Order is becoming increasingly scarce."
Xie Wuji sighed and said, "At the Martial Saint level, one needs to absorb and Baptism a massive amount of essence and energy, and be cleansed by the Dao Rhythm to continuously strengthen the Saint Body. However, this place is isolated from the true world, and the island is arid. Over thousands of years, countless Heavenly talent have fallen at this level. If the Order were clear, one could go higher and further."
"But that won't work now. It's becoming increasingly arid. Even with Jiang Saint's talent, he's only reached the Minor Accomplishment stage of Martial Saint, having undergone five transformations."
"Why did the Number One Under Heaven travel the farthest?" Jiang Ping asked again.
"The Order is blurred, Rhythm Force is depleted, but the Heavenly Might remains. Every time thunder roars, it seems to break the Shackles and bring a large amount of lightning power. The Number One Under Heaven can naturally strengthen his Saint Body. Two hundred years have passed, and most others have stagnated or regressed, but perhaps only that one has been constantly improving."
Xie Wuji spoke up, then continued, "This is also why a single Mystic Skill can only produce one Venerated Saint. The Order is blurred, and the flowing Dao Rhythm is simply not enough to distribute. If two Saint Body of the same type appear, their strength cannot improve at all."
"Therefore, those Supreme Experts Becoming a Saint first do not allow those who come after them to forge the same Saint Body. Thus, the strongest in the Number One Under Heaven will always be the Number One Under Heaven. You descendants who are born later simply do not have many good choices."
Even with exceptional talent, upon reaching the level of a sage, one might have to bow down to those whose talent is far inferior to one's own, but who were simply born earlier, and find it difficult to surpass one's predecessors.
Jiang Ping raised an eyebrow, pondered for a moment, and then suddenly said:
"I've discovered that practicing the Changshi Fist possesses a remarkably strong vitality, far more powerful than the Five Elements Thunder and Lightning."