"All five elements are now gathered within you, and your inner force is substantial. If you want to increase its strength, the best approach is still to work on your Five-Element Inner Force."
After a brief silence, Lu Zhi first analyzed Zhao Er's current situation. Seeing that Zhao Er was listening intently, he continued:
"In your case, the best way to strengthen your inner force is naturally to fuse the five elements. Once they fuse, the inner force you unleash can combine multiple attributes. You can even use the cycle of mutual generation among the five elements to make its strength soar.
"I do know a cultivation method like that, but... you're already practicing the Five Elements True Cultivation Method. Adding another method might delay your cultivation progress."
At this point, Lu Zhi did not name the cultivation method he had in mind. Instead, he looked at Zhao Er, leaving him to make his own choice.
Practicing more cultivation methods was not necessarily better. Some were immensely powerful in one respect, yet possessed inherent flaws.
The Inspection Lineage's signature Formless Art, for instance, was unsuitable for practicing alongside body-protection methods.
Of course, some methods complemented each other. Practicing the method Lu Zhi was speaking of together with the Five Elements True Cultivation Method would produce an effect greater than the sum of its parts.
But biting off more than one could chew was a danger. Practicing an additional method meant a corresponding increase in the energy and martial resources required.
Lu Zhi knew that Zhao Er already had a primary cultivation method and was also practicing the Dian Family's Nine-Turn Golden Body Art. Another method would improve his fighting strength, but if it hampered his advancement through the realms, it might not be a good thing.
"It's fine, Teacher. Just