A Little Bit of Striking Power
Zhang Xuezhou knew about objects of attachment.
For example, Nagesi entrusted himself to the Immortal Gem, thereby gaining the ability to be reborn in immortality.
Nagesi also mentioned a type of monk called a lich who entrusts their life to a life casket to avoid being killed, similar to a smaller version of the Immortal Gem.
The Fortune Technique also has its own purpose; this purpose can help avoid irreversible physical damage from a failed Fortune War, and it is a means of avoiding defeat in battle.
Zhang Xuezhou knew about such treasures, but he had never seen a treasure that represented the Fate Technique.
He looked at the Tongtian Ruler he had used before, never expecting that Huang Daoxian's possession was right under his nose.
"Huang Dao will never be able to cultivate the Fortune Technique in this lifetime, but he's perfect for helping me build this foundation!"
Huang Daoxian no longer has the opportunity to scheme against the dynasty, and Zhang Xuezhou is also suppressing Huang Daoxian, not giving him the possibility of making a comeback.
He looked at the Tongtian Jade Ruler, constantly pondering whether he had a way to use it.
Even after repeated discussions with Ren Anran and others, they still lacked a solution, so Zhang Xuezhou flicked the jade ruler with his finger.
His fingers were not afraid of being stretched or crushed, and his physical strength was quite sufficient, so he could really exert the force of thousands of pounds when striking. However, the seemingly warm and Tongtian jade ruler was not broken by his finger.
When Zhang Xuezhou stubbornly tried to play the jade ruler several times, he couldn't help but gasp, realizing he had underestimated it.
Moreover, he once used a jade ruler to measure the fortune of Dongshan, and this jade ruler had the ability to extend and retract.
This was indeed no simple object, and Zhang Xuezhou underestimated the Heavenly Tongtian Ruler that Huang Daoxian had used to entrust his fortune.
"Do you need to try using Stone Transformation Technique?" Ren Anran asked.
"I'll try Stone Transformation Technique!"
Zhang Xuezhou nodded, but when he repeatedly used his Stone Transformation Technique, the Tongtian showed no change whatsoever, which surprised him.
Zhang Xuezhou had never seen such an indestructible and indestructible jade item before; this material could even be used as a weapon.
"The Wind and Thunder Blade can shatter all magic and treasures, but can it shatter this jade ruler?" Zhang Manqian asked.
We'll have to try it to know the result!
Zhang Xuezhou looked at the Wind and Thunder Blade placed not far away.
Lacking the bloodline of the Tiger Saint Lineage, or lacking some kind of activation condition, this top-tier treasure from another world can only be displayed as an exhibit in the Sinkhole No. 2.
Zhang Xuezhou only has the ability to wield a knife; he cannot unleash the power of the Wind and Thunder Blade.
He can only hope that the two treasures have a restraining relationship. If they can clash repeatedly, the Wind and Thunder Blade might be able to cut through the Tongtian Jade Ruler.
Although the chances are slim, Zhang Xuezhou still needs to try to know the outcome.
"This knife isn't sharp, and this jade ruler seems to have some kind of elasticity; it couldn't possibly break from a normal collision!"
Amidst the back-and-forth collisions, Zhang Xuezhou repeatedly tested without showing any impatience, Ren Anran scribbled on the ground to deduce the method of merging with the True Self Realm, while Zhang Manqian carefully observed each collision.
"If that old man Qinmeng could conjure up a mountain of jade, wouldn't that allow us to forge countless jade weapons that are impervious to wear and tear?"
"The toughness of this jade ruler may not stem from the material itself, but rather from its connection to the Fortune Technique, which gives it its unique characteristics," Zhang Xuezhou said.
How did he manage to integrate his spiritual practice into it?
"Huang Dao kept his mouth shut, and even Zhang Hao couldn't get these things out of him!"
The Tongtian Jade Ruler and the Wind and Thunder Blade clashed repeatedly, but the sound of the impact was not crisp; rather, it was rather low and muffled, somewhat like the sound of a rubber rod striking an object.
Such an impact is unlikely to cause shattering.
Zhang Xuezhou repeatedly bumped the jade ruler for two hours before looking at the undamaged jade ruler again.
"Could this jade ruler, like that Xuanqi Heavy Armor, redirect the power of the attack elsewhere?" Zhang Manqian asked.
"That's possible!"
Just by considering the relationship between Xuanming and the ecliptic, Zhang Xuezhou had to acknowledge this possibility and try various methods to explore it.
"Xuanming is probably just waiting for me to smash this Heaven-Reaching Tongtian Ruler so he can get rid of Huangdao. Huangdao must be desperate right now, he'd probably jump into the sea to come back to me. How could I possibly give you what's in my hands!"
Xuanming resides in a higher dimension, limiting his ability to utilize Fortune Technique. After acquiring Xuanming's defeated Fortune Body, Zhang Xuezhou felt that Xuanming posed minimal threat from beyond the dimensional barrier.
He then used the unique characteristics of the Sinkhole No. 2 to isolate Huang Daoxian, and even used the Soul-Upsetting Beast Control Technique to restrain him.
Given all these advantages, he had no reason to give up the benefits he had already gained.
After trying various methods repeatedly, Zhang Xuezhou couldn't help but turn his attention to the distorted space of the Sinkhole No. 2.
The distorted space twists and shatters everything, even the heavy armor of profound energy will be constantly worn away.
Zhang Manqian's reminder made Zhang Xuezhou think it through. He leaped several miles away and then inserted the front part of the Tongtian Jade Ruler.
The crushing force from the spatial distortion was rapidly transmitted, and the jade ruler almost sparked in Zhang Xuezhou Zhang Xuezhou's palm before flinging him away.
"Haha, Huang Dao, I've taken away your Xuan Qi, your luck... Hey~"
A faint voice came from Xuanming, like a person's head being severed. Zhang Xuezhou saw golden light bursting out from the broken piece of the Tongtian Ruler.
The azure sky was suddenly tinged with gold, and the sunlight became as golden as if it were evening.
When the fortune of Dongshan dissipated, it spread throughout the Scarlet Alliance State, and even if Zhang Xuezhou wanted to obtain it, he was powerless to do so. In the end, it was only through the sacrifice of Li Yingbo that it was able to reunite.
Within the Sinkhole No. 2, this area is of limited size, and the dissipated fortune has nowhere to go.
Zhang Xuezhou reached out to stop him, proceeding according to the order of Qi cultivation in the "Emperor's Scripture".
Zhang Xuezhou has always relied on fighting for Fortune War to advance his Fortune Technique. He has hardly ever seriously practiced Fortune Technique. Even when he approached the new emperor, he only sought good fortune in hopes of getting a chance to improve his luck. He did not practice Fortune Technique for this purpose.
Zhang Xuezhou's pursuit of Fortune Technique was almost entirely focused on finding opportunities for good fortune; he never thought about making his Fortune Technique particularly powerful.
At this moment, he genuinely wanted to become a little better, so that he wouldn't be at a disadvantage when playing chess with the Emperor Qin.
The dragon-fish phenomenon appeared behind him. With a flick of his finger, countless dragon-fish surged into the sky, beginning to devour the golden light of these alien creatures.
Countless dragonfish began to dominate the sky, their scales turning golden, creating a shimmering, rippling effect on the ground.
Even Ren Anran, who was still working on merging with the True Self Realm, stood up and looked at this scene that was beyond the scope of normal Technique Method.
"Simplifying complexity and complicating simplicity—these are both ultimate goals!"
The ability to summarize and unify countless ideas is a state of being.
The Tao gives birth to One, One gives birth to Two, Two gives birth to Three, and Three gives birth to all things; this is also a state of being.
The Daode Te Ching mentioned by Zhang Xuezhou provides further evidence at this moment.
Ren Anran kept reciting the Daode Te Ching, and suddenly felt a sense of enlightenment.
This is just like when she was weak and first met the Emperor, and then her spiritual wisdom was activated. She then relied on the Mental Strengthening Chapter to expand and develop, which led to the subsequent events.
Right now, Ren Anran feels like she's seeing her former self again. She not only needs to follow Zhang Xuezhou's path, but she also needs to forge her own path before she can lead more people.
"Perhaps he doesn't need to follow my customized path; Xuezhou can still break through to the True Self Realm on his own. He now possesses the aura of encompassing all things, so he will inevitably forge a path of encompassing all things—a path that will belong to him alone!"
No one can become a top researcher by relying solely on textbooks. Every researcher needs to think, move from textbook knowledge to practical application, participate in research based on their own circumstances to innovate and develop, and eventually move towards more profound research.
This applies to research as well as spiritual practice.
Ren Anran was not capable of meeting the needs of a top-tier Grand Master, but her research could serve as a reference for Zhang Xuezhou.
If Zhang Xuezhou can continue to improve based on his own circumstances, it will be like a gathering of countless nutrients, allowing him to grow into a towering tree.
She gazed intently and saw a dense array of dragonfish slowly swimming down from the sky.
"My arowana is finally showing some fighting power!"
Zhang Xuezhou's joyful voice drifted over from afar. Ren Anran looked at the countless dragonfish filling the sky and felt that Zhang Xuezhou's number was a bit excessive.