Principle

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Name Principle (理)
Occupation/Role A martial concept representing usable understandings of the rules governing all things; it underpins perfected martial arts, Starry Sky Martial Arts, and higher-realm cultivation. 156 238 268
First Appearance Chapter 156

Nature

Principles are not complete universal rules. They are partial understandings and applications of those rules, shaped by a cultivator's personal Dao. Multiple Principles may concern the same concept—such as extreme speed—while differing according to the individual who developed them. 268 354

Dao and Principle are distinct:

Concept Meaning
Principle The principle governing the operation of things in the world; a cultivator can apply it in martial arts. 238
Dao A Martial Artist's own path, formed by continuously struggling against others, Alien Races, Evil Gods, and oneself. Principles of heaven and earth are used to fill and develop this personal Dao. 238
Transforming Dao into Principle The process by which predecessors distill their understanding into teachable martial arts focused on practical application rather than direct enlightenment. 156 164

A Principle must fit its user's Dao. Accumulating more Principles is not inherently better; an unsuitable Principle can exceed what an Inner World or Nascent Dharma Aspect can bear. 268 274

Cultivation Role

Stage Relationship to Principle Notes
Perfected martial arts Allows a cultivator to grasp and use a Principle as a tool. Perfected D-rank through A-rank Movement Techniques and Martial Techniques contain Principles. 156
Starry Sky Martial Arts Combines compatible Principles into techniques intended for combat beyond the atmosphere. Wind Thunder Limitless, for example, requires the Principle of Wind and Thunder and the Principle of Extreme Speed. 156 158
Inner Scene Begins the formal process of comprehending Dao and Principle. Cultivators build an Inner World, refine a Meditation Method, and illuminate their Dao. 228 238
Outer Scene Enables the true external wielding of Principle. The Inner Scene is externally manifested at this realm. 228
Dharma Aspect Uses Principles as the framework of a Nascent Dharma Aspect. Principle forms the “bones,” while Star Origin Power provides the “flesh.” 354
Divine Aspect Inscribes Principle directly into the body. After the Dharma Aspect collapses into the body, every inch of flesh and blood carries Principle. 332

Acquisition and Limits

  • A perfected martial art can provide practical insight into its associated Principle, but this does not mean its user has truly comprehended Dao and Principle. Ye Yukong describes Li Qingshan's early thunder manifestation as a tool-use application rather than genuine comprehension. 156
  • Principles cannot be fully explained through instruction; they must be personally realized during cultivation. 164
  • Federation Starry Sky Martial Arts prioritize application through transformed, codified Principles rather than enlightenment, though the Crimson Rainbow Continent's system still requires gradual personal understanding of Principle. 164
  • Principle alone is insufficient for full Starry Sky Martial Arts use. Their true power requires Star Origin Power, which becomes available after entering the special Star Realm at the Sixth Order. 156
  • Feng Boyong was identified as an exceptional case who began comprehending Principles before reaching the Inner Scene, a stage normally required for such comprehension. 177

Documented Manifestations

User Manifestation Details
Li Qingshan Principle of Wind and Thunder After perfecting the Nine Heavens Wind Thunder Blade, he could produce faint lightning through blood and qi without using the Thunder Roar Blade. 156
Li Qingshan Wind Thunder Limitless Combines the Principle of Wind and Thunder with extreme speed; its demonstration produces multiple lightning-like afterimages and converging blade strikes. 158
Li Qingshan Cyan-black sword light He merged the cyan Principle of the Green Lotus Shoreless Sword with the black Principle of Wind Thunder Limitless, using Principle itself as a weapon without relying on the Thunder Roar Blade. 274
Feng Boyong Premature comprehension He began comprehending Principles before leaving the academy, despite comprehension of Dao and Principle normally requiring the Cinnabar Field and Inner Scene. 177

Relation to Martial Arts

  • Perfected martial arts are overwhelmingly powerful because they contain Principle, even when they are low-ranked techniques. Li Qingshan's perfected Mizong Step surpassed the ordinary concept of a Movement Technique through the Marvel of Square Inch. 156
  • Basic Starry Sky Martial Arts teach users to coordinate several Principles for combat applications rather than merely using isolated effects. 158
  • The formation of a Nascent Dharma Aspect depends on gathering Principles appropriate to one's Dao; Li Qingshan's vast collection of Principles produced a multicolored nebula before its final form emerged. 354
  • The process of creating and displaying Principles through “Transforming Dao into Principle” can serve as instruction for lower-realm cultivators and inspiration for Inner Scene cultivators seeking related insights. 371