"Sound Art does serve a supporting role, but once you reach a certain level, its effects will be no worse than those of other cultivation methods," Shi Hen said. "Of course, Sound Art does not seem as direct as other cultivation methods, but this old man must remind you that injuring enemies is only one aspect of true Sound Art. Another is that it can strengthen your consciousness. Once your consciousness is stronger, it can even nourish your flesh in turn and strengthen your meridians, allowing you to bring greater strength to bear."
"Huh?" Huang Xiao stared at Shi Hen in disbelief. He truly had never experienced those latter wondrous effects of Sound Art.
"You don't believe me?" Shi Hen laughed. "That is understandable. You have only just begun learning the Heavenly Demon Soul-Destroying Sound, and what you have is a cultivation method this old man left behind in his earlier years. Over the years, this old man has refined and altered its later levels. Once you master it, you will naturally experience the benefits I just mentioned."
"Senior, why is that?" Huang Xiao asked curiously.
"A stronger consciousness allows you to control your internal power with greater ease and reduces the danger of cultivation deviation," Shi Hen said. "With the same internal power, stronger control allows you to unleash greater might. I believe that once you master it, it will also prove very effective when you cultivate Indestructible methods in the future. The Hall Master's related Indestructible cultivation methods should be passed on to you later as well. A strong consciousness brings only benefits and no harm. At the very least, it can make your Indestructible cultivation methods more powerful."
Huang Xiao drew a deep breath and asked, "Did the original Heavenly Demon Soul-Destroying Sound not have this effect?"