Momentum and Laws

Ever since discovering that Jonathan was concealing his true talent and strength, Hesai knew this was a person who would never be constrained by any faction.

His remark, "The world is vast, where is not my home?" indicated that he had long been prepared to wander wherever he pleased.

With his talent for disguise and his ability to suppress his aura, even a Saint-level expert would likely only discover his true nature if they were face-to-face.

"Given the nature of the Dark Church, they wouldn't let a genius like him go. It's fine for now, but if he reaches the higher echelons, he would be required to have absolute faith, and a little guy like Jonathan would certainly never submit to that."

"All these factions are merely nourishment for him!"

"It really is interesting; it's been many years since such an intriguing little fellow has appeared."

After a moment of thought, the two arrived at the backyard of the residence, which was quite spacious.

"First, show me your full strength and the assassination techniques you learned from Xue Yan."

"Yes, Lord Hesai!"

Jonathan initially only utilized his assassination techniques, but when he heard Hesai tell him to use his magic, he did not hesitate.

Level 7 Gravity Spell, Earth Spike Array, Sharp Stone Spell, Corrosive Poison, and various other spells were cast with ease; almost everything below level 5 was cast instantly.

Amidst the black mist, Jonathan's figure was elusive and unpredictable.

"Swamp Technique!"

"Solidification Spell!"

"Shadow Seven-Kill Slash!"

During the final wave of his fierce assault, Jonathan was nearly exhausted.

As the black mist dissipated, the figure inside was trapped in the mud, motionless, and he smiled slightly, "Not bad."

With that, he flew out of the mud.

Jonathan began to sit down to recover his battle qi and mental energy.

Hesai looked at him and said, "Your overall strength is already no weaker than an eighth-level warrior or an eighth-level mage."

"Regardless of who you face, while your power might be lacking in one area, you can always compensate with the power of your other identity."

"If an eighth-level mage is caught in close quarters by you, they are as good as dead; if an eighth-level warrior is trapped by you, their physical strength and stamina will eventually be exhausted."

"However, level 9 is a threshold. Before you advance to level 8 in both magic and combat, you must never fight them head-on; you must flee without hesitation."

"With your speed, the assistance of your Dark Magic, and your ability to suppress your aura, escaping is still possible."

Jonathan understood this point as well, and he asked, "If I both advance to level 8, is it possible for me to kill a level 9 warrior or a level 9 grand mage?"

"The hope is slim, but holding your own for a period of time and then leaving calmly should be no problem."

"Once both reach the peak of level 8, you should be enough to kill a level 9 warrior head-on; as for a grand mage, it will depend on your luck."

"After all, a level 9 warrior is simply no match for a level 9 grand mage. They would never give a warrior the chance to get close, and even at level 8, it is very difficult for a warrior to deal with a mage."

"Thank you for your guidance, Lord Hesai, I understand."

He smiled and continued, "You have seen my strength and assassination techniques; is there anything you would like to offer advice on?"

"At this level, there isn't much I can teach you. Tell me what you want to learn."

Jonathan said, "For example, Heavy as Light, Light as Heavy, and the special power that only Saint-level experts master: the Momentum of Heaven and Earth. And further up, there are the Laws. I saw it in a book once; the ultimate pursuit of the Saint-level is the Laws."

"Is that so?"

Hesai narrowed his eyes, showing surprise. Generally, factions without a complete heritage would not know these things.

"You are quite knowledgeable."

"You really want to learn this? Heavy as Light or Light as Heavy, you might be able to achieve them now, but the Momentum of Heaven and Earth—as you said yourself, this is a realm that can only be comprehended at the Saint-level. If you truly comprehend it before the Saint-level, then you are a true genius."

"As for the Laws, I suggest you don't aim too high."

"It's fine. Even if I can't fully comprehend them, as long as I can be enlightened, it will be of infinite benefit to my future, and I can avoid many detours."

"How young and impetuous," came Hesai's lazy voice.

"Since you've said as much, I will tell you about them. First, Heavy as Light and Light as Heavy; these are realms for a warrior. As the names suggest, when you comprehend Heavy as Light, even if you use a weapon of astonishing weight, it will not affect your attack speed."

"Light as Heavy is the opposite; even if you hold a light sword or a tree branch, you can unleash a sense of great weight, as if striking with a heavy sword."

"As for the Momentum of Heaven and Earth, it is more troublesome to explain. It is an influence on the surrounding space. Once used, it feels as if the surrounding space itself is pressing down, making it impossible for people to breathe."

"If you master it in advance, you can quickly enter the Saint-level. Many peak level 9 warriors, such as Xue Yan, are trapped at this 'Momentum'."

"After reaching the Saint-level, before reaching the peak, one needs to gradually comprehend the Momentum. Once mastered, it will be beneficial for comprehending the Laws and entering the threshold of the Laws."

"Currently, most Saint-level experts on the continent have cultivated step-by-step in this manner."

"But there are also a few geniuses who comprehend the Laws upon first entering the Saint-level. Once they apply the Laws to their own moves, aside from having slightly insufficient battle qi, their offensive power will be equivalent to that of a peak Saint-level expert."

"I cultivate Dark battle qi and have also comprehended the Laws of Darkness; you and I are quite a match."

Following this, Hesai began to demonstrate what Heavy as Light and Light as Heavy were.

He used a tree branch without any battle qi to smash a large pit into the ground, and then lifted a boulder weighing several thousand jin, swinging it wantonly in the air without using much effort.

Regardless of which of these two realms one comprehends, it can greatly increase one's strength.

"Let's stop here for today. We'll talk about Intent and Laws in a few days."

"I'm a bit tired."

Jonathan rolled his eyes, "Then let me treat Lord Hesai to Above the Moon to listen to some tunes and have a drink."

"Above the Moon? You little guy are quite savvy."

"Then let's go."

Hesai had traveled almost the entire Yulan Continent; he had naturally been to Above the Moon in Black Phoenix City, and he was an even more frequent guest at Bishui Paradise in Fenlai City.

Jonathan took a detour to the Saber branch to pick up Xue Yan.

"I told Brother Xue Yan a long time ago that I would treat him. Lord Hesai won't mind, will he?"

"Why would I mind? It's better to share the joy than to enjoy it alone. But Xue Yan, you're his mentor after all; how did you end up becoming brothers? That's quite a drop in status."

Jonathan thought silently, Don't worry, you'll get to taste this feeling soon enough.

Finally able to go drinking with his idol, Xue Yan was thrilled and chuckled, "It's fine. His strength is already approaching mine, so calling him brother is nothing. When the day comes that he surpasses me, I'll even feel honored to be called brother by him."

Hesai smiled and didn't say anything more.

Upon arriving at Above the Moon, the two of them drank some wine before each grabbing two delicate beauties and heading upstairs into private rooms.

Jonathan requested a room for himself and silently began to cultivate, contemplating Intent.

He agreed with everything Hesai had said earlier; before and after the ninth rank were indeed two different levels. However, if he could comprehend Heavy as Light and Light as Heavy, he could kill a ninth-rank warrior even as an eighth-rank warrior, without relying on magic.

A night passed.

The concept of a realm was ethereal and profound.

It wasn't something one could comprehend casually; the key lay in enlightenment, in how one went about it.

After all, not every warrior could comprehend these two realms.

Returning to the mansion, Jonathan entered the backyard and began casting a seventh-rank Gravity Spell around himself, then sat cross-legged while holding a seven or eight-hundred-jin boulder with one hand, focusing his mind to experience Heavy as Light.

Seeing this, Hesai didn't disturb him and smiled slightly, "Not bad, knowing to use this method to gain insight."

"But whether you can truly comprehend it still depends on one's personal aptitude."

The same method would yield different results for different people.

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