He had once discussed the fundamental differences between the Martial Dao and the Immortal Dao in depth with Luo Siqing.
The human body inherently contained immeasurable, boundless potential, whether in flesh or in soul.
The path of the Martial Dao had begun, at its earliest, with observing and imitating the powerful bodies of demon beasts, using external force to temper oneself. When one's own body grew strong enough to reach a certain critical point, it could force the "Life Lock" hidden deep within the source of life to manifest.
Severing the shackles and releasing potential—its core profundity lay in "regarding oneself as an independent heaven and earth," digging inward and sublimating to the utmost.
The Immortal Dao, meanwhile, pursued "the spirit's union with heaven and earth," comprehending the Great Dao and borrowing the mighty power of heaven and earth. It emphasized the unity of man and nature, using external force to forge one's own Dao.
The two paths ran south with the cart facing north, utterly opposed.
"And this third one!"
Lu Lin's gaze was sharp as an unsheathed divine sword, without the slightest wavering.
Once more, he stirred up the vast power within his body, condensing it into a radiant "Heavenly Blade." Carrying the will to cut through all obstacles, it slashed down fiercely toward the final Life Lock!
Clang—!!!
An unprecedented, terrifying boom that seemed capable of shattering the soul exploded within his body!
This time, the "Heavenly Blade" that had condensed all of Lu Lin's essence, energy, and spirit was actually knocked back by brute force, even shattering into countless specks of light!
A terrifying backlash far exceeding the previous ones instantly acted upon Lu Lin's entire body, inside and out.
"Urgh!"
Lu Lin let out a muffled groan. He only felt as if, from muscle to