At this moment.
Ancestor Chen Haotian and the Chen Family's Supreme Elders stood together at the very front of the viewing platform.
These deeply established powerhouses of the Chen Family all had reddened eyes, their gazes fixed firmly upon Chen Changqing. Even their breathing had grown heavy.
No one understood the value of those "Divine Abilities" better than they did.
At first, Chen Changqing's Immortality Divine Ability, which had restored Ancestor Chen Haotian's vitality with a single finger, was certainly heaven-defying. Yet it was a great fortune that worked upon vitality itself.
Though they knew it was even more inconceivable, it lacked visual impact.
But in the battle just now, every combat Divine Ability Chen Changqing had casually unleashed had evolved from the Saint-Tier Arts and Supreme Treasure Arts of Chen Yuanba and the other two. Yet their power was even greater than the originals.
They were powers on two entirely different levels.
Several Supreme Elders at the peak of the Saint King Realm even vaguely felt that those Divine Abilities had likely surpassed the legendary Emperor-Tier Arts in power.
And Chen Changqing had comprehended all of that merely by taking a glance during battle.
The Divine Abilities he comprehended with just one glance were this terrifyingly powerful!
This alone showed how formidable the Divine Ability Method truly was!
So long as a Chen Family member could comprehend even one Divine Ability, the Chen Family's overall combat strength would undergo an earth-shaking transformation.
"Changqing..."
Ancestor Chen Haotian swallowed, his voice carrying a trace of caution and undisguised anticipation. "Can... can we begin the lecture now?"
In his current state, where was the dignity of a Quasi-Emperor Realm expert? He looked exactly like a little child eagerly waiting to receive candy.
To be honest.
He had been waiting for this moment so long that every day had felt like a year!
From the instant Chen Changqing had restored his vitality with one finger, he had yearned incomparably for this so-called "Divine Ability Method."
Having just witnessed the horrifying power of those combat Divine Abilities, the itch in his heart had become utterly unbearable.
Seeing his ancestor's cautious expression, as though he feared being refused, Chen Changqing could not help but laugh.
This peerless expert, famous throughout his era, was now as obedient as a student waiting for class to begin. It was truly amusing.
Chen Changqing swept his gaze across the crowd and saw pairs of eyes burning with almost feverish intensity.
Those gazes brimmed with desire, reverence, anticipation, and a trace of unease, as though they feared he would say something like, "We'll discuss it another day."
"No problem."
Chen Changqing nodded slightly.
Immediately after.
With a gentle flick of his finger, three streaks of azure light flew from his fingertips, swiftly tearing through the sky before entering the bodies of Chen Yuanba, Chen Musen, and Chen Qingshuang respectively.
The next instant—
"Holy shit!"
Chen Yuanba, who had been sprawled amid the ruins and unable to lift even a finger, abruptly flipped over and sprang to his feet.
He lowered his head to look at his hands, sensing the true essence and blood vitality within him surging so violently they nearly overflowed. His entire mind went blank.
His injuries, along with the stamina and true essence that had been drained completely dry, had all returned to their peak state in that instant.
Chen Musen and Chen Qingshuang rose at the same time, their faces filled with shock.
"Damn, is that also an effect of the Divine Ability Method?"
"That's insane! Did you see that? Brother Yuanba couldn't even stand just now, and now he's completely full of life!"
"If you were deadlocked with an evenly matched opponent until the end, then suddenly restored yourself to full strength like this... wouldn't that be downright underhanded?"
"I have to learn it! I absolutely have to learn it! I'm definitely learning this Divine Ability Method!"
"Ancestor Changqing, I'm a diligent, studious hundred-year-old baby. Please teach me first..."
Without question.
With that casual flick of his finger, Chen Changqing had once again driven the crowd's enthusiasm for the Divine Ability Method to its peak.
Standing amid the ruins of the arena, Chen Qingshuang and the other two felt the completely restored power within them. Their shock was greater than anyone else's.
More than anyone, they knew the extent of their previous exhaustion. They had truly run out of oil and their lamps had gone dry, pushed to the limit where they could not squeeze out even a shred of true essence.
To recover from such a state, they would need to consume Saint-grade pills and rest for at least several days.
Yet Ancestor Changqing had merely flicked his finger. Three rays of azure light entered their bodies, and they had all recovered.
Such an inconceivable method could no longer be described with the word "powerful."
It was heaven-defying—truly heaven-defying.
"Thank you, Ancestor Changqing!"
The three bowed in unison and clasped their hands in salute. Their movements were perfectly synchronized, as obedient as children who had just entered a master's sect.
Even Chen Yuanba's tiger-like eyes, which had never accepted defeat, no longer held the slightest arrogance or resentment. All that remained was heartfelt reverence and conviction.
He was convinced.
Completely convinced!
Chen Changqing nodded slightly and said calmly, "Next, I will lecture on the Dao for one hour."
"Remember to comprehend it carefully. Whether you can comprehend a Divine Ability, and what kind of Divine Ability you comprehend, will depend entirely on your own fortune."
As soon as his words fell.
The entirety of Purple Sun Peak fell into absolute silence.
The Chen Family members all sat cross-legged in unison. Even the Supreme Elders of the Saint King Realm were no exception.
Everyone held their breath and focused their minds, their gazes locked tightly onto the azure-robed figure in the sky, afraid of missing even a single word.
Chen Changqing slowly closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
In truth.
After the practical test against Chen Yuanba and the other two just now, his understanding of the Divine Ability Method had become even more thorough.
Divine Abilities also differed in strength!
Because Divine Abilities originated from comprehending various Great Daos, and different "Daos" inherently had different limits.
For instance, a Divine Ability comprehended from an ordinary Saint-Tier cultivation art was founded only upon a strand of Dao intent contained within that art. Its potential was limited, and it could only be considered a Lesser Divine Ability.
Divine Abilities comprehended from Dao intent of a higher level possessed greater potential and more powerful might, and could be called Greater Divine Abilities.
But whether Lesser Divine Abilities or Greater Divine Abilities, so long as they could touch upon the origin of the Great Dao, they possessed limitless room for growth.
With gradual comprehension, even a Lesser Divine Ability might not be unable to evolve into a Greater Divine Ability.
As for Greater Divine Abilities, there was no absolute distinction between strong and weak. There were only differences in the depth of one's comprehension, as well as the mutual restraint between Divine Abilities.
Beyond both Lesser and Greater Divine Abilities lay an even more wondrous existence: Origin Divine Abilities.
Origin Divine Abilities had already transcended the scope of the Great Dao and directly touched upon the mystery of origin.
Only those with great fortune, great comprehension, and great opportunities were qualified to catch a glimpse of them.
The "Immortality Divine Ability" he had comprehended was precisely an Origin Divine Ability. From then on, he possessed inexhaustible longevity and could never be truly killed!
Even immortals could not achieve eternal life, yet he had done so.
That was what made Origin Divine Abilities so heaven-defying.
However, aside from unparalleled comprehension, Origin Divine Abilities also required a certain measure of luck.
It was only when he had seen his ancestor's lifespan nearing its end, lamented the ruthlessness of a million years passing by, and felt the changes wrought by time that he had accidentally sparked that flash of inspiration.
Such an opportunity could only be encountered, never sought!
As for the Divine Abilities he had comprehended during his later exchanges with Chen Yuanba and the other two, they had directly evolved from the cultivation arts wielded by the three of them. Their foundation was merely the Dao intent contained in those arts, so their potential was not high. They could only be considered Lesser Divine Abilities.
"I wonder how many people in the Chen Family will comprehend Divine Abilities after this lecture."
Chen Changqing thought to himself, the corners of his lips rising slightly.
"No matter how poor their comprehension is, surely they won't fail to comprehend even a Lesser Divine Ability, right?"
Then.
He no longer hesitated and slowly opened his mouth.