"Cultivating painstakingly to raise one's realm relies less on cultivation methods and comprehension."
"And once you successfully break through, you will be among the very best cultivators of the same realm."
Listening to Chen Changsheng's explanation, Xiao Hei shook his head. "Don't make it so complicated. Can you put it more simply? I can't really understand."
"Fine, I'll put it simply."
"Right now, I want to temper my combat skills and all the abilities I've learned over the years, then see whether I can deduce a new path."
This answer only left Xiao Hei even more confused.
"But don't you already know all that stuff?"
"I do know it, but knowing it and wielding it with consummate mastery are two entirely different things."
"Take fist techniques, for example. After I learned Hundred Defeats Immortal's fist techniques, I practiced my fists every day without fail."
"Later, as my realm and horizons rose, I gradually became lax in practicing fists."
"I know Hundred Defeats Immortal's fist techniques, and I use them well, but after neglecting them for so many years, I can no longer wield them with consummate mastery."
"Back then, Cui Shuo sought the Dao through fist techniques. Among us, aside from Phoenix Empress and Desolate Heaven Emperor Wu Li, everyone lost to Cui Shuo in fist techniques. That alone says a great deal."
Looking into Chen Changsheng's eyes, Xiao Hei suddenly understood. "I get it. You want to temper every technique to the utmost limit, then prepare to break through that limit."
"To be more specific, you want to become a cultivator like Thirteen, right?"
"That's right!"
Chen Changsheng admitted it frankly. Xiao Hei sized him up and said, "Does your talent have what it takes?"
Facing Xiao Hei's doubt, the corners of Chen Changsheng's lips curled upward slightly. "What