[Combined chapter]
Huangfu Lian asked, "Don't you need to refine the sword move you comprehended? And study your cultivation method?"
Moves and divine abilities derived from theory did not appear out of thin air. Learning the Law of Universal Gravitation, memorizing the formula for universal gravitation, or even independently deriving that formula would not let one directly master Myriad Image Celestial Pull. The true use of formulas and theories was to help people better understand the phenomenon known as "gravity." In fact, gravity-manipulating spells such as "Gravity Addition" had existed tens of thousands of years ago, and quite a few members of the Demon Race possessed similar innate divine abilities. The Law of Universal Gravitation's function in this world was merely to let people recognize gravity's true face and make better use of it.
The existence of spiritual energy made it especially easy for "technological black boxes" to arise in this world. One could use power without understanding its principles. The role of theory was to pry open those black boxes, see what lay inside, and then improve it.
The same was even truer for moves born from mathematical theories. When Wang Qi arranged his mana according to mathematical principles, he happened by chance to swing out a sword, and only then did he comprehend the One-Step Sword. But such a move could not yet be called practical; it still needed refinement.
Wang Qi shook his head. "Not for now." He continued looking at the starry sky, his expression serene. "I've been thinking for a week. Changing gears would be good too. Besides, even though I know there's no answer to be found by thinking about these things, I just can't help thinking about them."
Huangfu Lian had originally wanted to ask, "Are these matters really that important?" But when