stjorthotic Chapter 2042 The Laws of Heaven and Earth and All Things: Make Power a Part of Your "Tao"
Chapter 2042 The Laws of Heaven and Earth and All Things: Make Power a Part of Your "Tao"
Chapter 2042 The Laws of Heaven and Earth: Make Power a Part of Your "Dao"
"Hum!!!!!"
The illusory image of a fiery dragon coiled in the void behind Qin Tian let out a dragon's roar.
The massive dragon body instantly disintegrated, transforming into endless streams of red and gold light that converged on Qin Tian's fist!
Wherever the fist struck, an indescribable, terrifying fist intent erupted.
Before the nine breaths from the hydra's mouth could be released, Qin Tian's fist had already slammed into its massive body.
The moment of contact.
"Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!"
It was as if the sun had been detonated inside the Hydra, bursting forth with pure, intense red-gold light.
The light was so intense and dazzling that it instantly devoured all colors, dyeing the entire Valley of Death, no, the sky and earth within a radius of hundreds of miles, into a pure golden-red.
It was as if a real, great sun was rising from the earth.
Inside this magnificent "Great Sun" lies a scene of utter destruction.
The Hydra's carapace, which was strong enough to withstand the desperate attack of the three Holy Lights, shattered under Qin Tian's punch, and its flesh, bones, and internal organs turned to ashes.
From the outside, it looked like the "Great Sun" was engulfing the enormous body of the Hydra.
However, this great sun did not last long. A few seconds later, the light that seemed to melt the heavens and earth into one quickly dissipated.
When the light faded and the dust settled, Hydra was nowhere to be seen on the battlefield.
No one knows whether it was blasted to smithereens or burned to ashes.
But it is a fact that it is dead.
One punch.
A seemingly casual punch.
The hydra, which had devoured "heavenly treasures" and broken through to a new level of strength, died just like that.
The Hydra, which even the Holy Light, the Fallen, and the Druids—the three "first order" powers—could not defeat, was reduced to ashes by Qin Tian's single punch, demonstrating the earth-shattering power contained within that punch.
As for "Death Valley," it no longer resembles a "canyon" after the battle and Qin Tian's punch.
As far as the eye can see, there is a vast basin that has been ravaged by natural disasters.
The jagged mountains that once surrounded Death Valley have all vanished.
Looking around, there was only a relatively "flat" ground.
Furthermore, this ground is not soil, but rather the original mountain rocks and soil minerals, which were transformed into a substance after being subjected to unimaginable high temperatures and pressures in an instant.
In some places, dark red lava is still slowly flowing, like the earth's wounds bleeding.
The three—Holy Light, Fallen, and Druid—gazed at the land before them, which seemed to have been reshaped by the gods, and remained silent for a long time.
That's really an exaggeration; Qin Tian's strength is incredible.
Although their battle with Hydra also devastated Death Valley, it didn't amount to as much damage as Qin Tian's single punch.
But that's not the point. The point is that the hydra died way too easily.
They clearly had the upper hand over them, yet they couldn't even withstand a single punch from Qin Tian. Does that mean they couldn't withstand a single punch from Qin Tian either?
Even if Qin Tian has entered a new realm, it shouldn't be this exaggerated, right?
It's truly a world of difference, a world of difference.
"It's a bit of a pity that such a rare and precious material was wasted."
"Speaking of which, Qin Tian, wasn't that punch a bit too hard? That hydra's corpse was practically a treasure trove, wasn't it?"
"Scales, bones, flesh, and the rare and precious material it just fused with should all have some research value. If we're lucky, we might even be able to refine some pills from it."
"As a result of your punch, not a single morsel was left, only ashes were scattered."
"Didn't we just make a wasted trip?"
Huo Yu looked at the battlefield, which was now completely desolate, and couldn't help but click his tongue.
They came here seeking "heavenly treasures," but now they have nothing left.
Her words also expressed what the three members of Holy Light were thinking.
That rare and precious natural treasure was their target for this trip, but it was "swallowed" by Hydra, and then Hydra was blasted into nothingness by Qin Tian's punch.
It means the goal is gone, and so are any potential gains.
After working so hard for so long, I got nothing in return; it's a huge loss no matter how you look at it.
Upon hearing Huo Yu's words, Qin Tian's face showed a hint of embarrassment, and he said somewhat helplessly:
"I didn't expect it to not even withstand one punch."
Because the Hydra had devoured and fused with that rare treasure, its life level had leaped, reaching a realm equal to theirs. Qin Tian naturally took it seriously, so he used slightly more power.
But it was only slightly used; it was mainly for testing the waters.
Unexpectedly, Hydra couldn't even withstand this probing attack and died instantly.
These words caused the lips of the three members of the Holy Light Clan to twitch slightly.
So Qin Tian's punch just now was actually a restrained one? Not counting the Flame Dragon Armor, or even his normal full strength?
What percentage is that? Maybe 50%? But no matter what percentage, it's still very discouraging!
"However, those gaseous natural treasures and Death Valley, along with those mutated creatures, might share the same origin."
Before Qin Tian could finish speaking, Chen Bing, who had been silently observing the battlefield, suddenly spoke in a cool voice, extending her crystal-clear finger to point to a spot not far from the battlefield.
"Look."
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately looked in the direction she was pointing.
Above the dented ground, a wisp of grayish air slowly seeped in from the void and gathered.
This was their destination, the "natural treasure" they had seen earlier.
However, compared to the dense, ethereal atmosphere they had seen before, this grayish air current appeared somewhat thinner.
I wonder if it's because he just fused with the Hydra, only to be blown apart by Qin Tian's single punch.
But it wasn't much thinner.
However, that's not the point. The point is that after hovering slightly in the air, this "gas-like" natural treasure actually flew towards Qin Tian.
Like swallows returning to their nests, or like lost children finally finding their strongest support, they hovered in Qin Tian's palm with a sense of "admiration" and "submission".
Qin Tian looked at the chaotic energy above his palm, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
This should just be a "natural treasure," not some intelligent life form, right?
His perception was the same.
But no matter how you look at it, this behavior seems to be a manifestation of having a rudimentary spirituality, or even knowing how to seek good fortune and avoid misfortune, and choosing a master to live in.
"Perhaps your strength is too great, and its instincts are becoming stronger?"
Huo Yu thought for a moment and then said.
"Never mind, it's not that important. It's good as long as we gain something."
"We'll find out the specifics once the research institute studies it, but it will probably take quite a while."
"So far, all we've been able to do with the Ice Crystal Flower is develop some medicinal pills."
Qin Tian shook his head, no longer dwelling on it.
For him, exploring why this wisp of "qi" exhibited such spirituality was far less important than its practical value.
However, it is probably not an easy task to research and develop anything from it.
The "Ice Crystal Flower" obtained from the far north was handed over to the research institute, and so far only some of its properties have been analyzed. Several pills with remarkable effects have been refined, but they are far from reaching the power of the "Ice Crystal Flower".
This wisp of "qi" is on the same level as the "ice crystal flower," and given its unique shape, the research difficulty is likely to be even greater.
Upon hearing this, Huo Yu shrugged, then turned to look at the three people beside him—Holy Light, Fallen, and Druid—and said:
"What do the three of you have to say?"
"Should we wait for the research institute to find a way to safely divide it and give you your share, or should we do what we did with the 'Ice Crystal Flower' last time, and wait for the research institute to produce concrete results before allocating a portion to you based on your contributions and needs?"
The Holy Light, the Fallen, and the Druid exchanged a glance, and almost without hesitation, the Holy Light spoke first:
"The latter, we feel very reassured cooperating with you."
There's no need to hesitate about this.
They were unaware of the effects of this "qi"-shaped natural treasure, whether it could be safely divided, what the effects would be after division, whether they could directly utilize it, and what the consequences would be after utilization. These were all unknowns.
Don't be fooled by the fact that the hydra's strength skyrocketed after absorbing and merging with the other hydras, allowing it to break through to a higher realm. The hydra is a mutated creature born in this place, and it has lived here for who knows how long.
Why absorb it during the fight against them, instead of earlier or later?
Moreover, even though it had already been absorbed, why could it still be separated from the Hydra's body?
Who knows what it's actually used for?
Furthermore, the Huaxia Research Institute's profound knowledge and rigorous approach are well-known.
Entrusting the research to them may take a long time, but the safety and the rate of results transformation are guaranteed.
The last collaboration with "Ice Crystal Flower" was very pleasant; they each obtained some precious pills and research results, which greatly benefited their strength.
Rather than risking the division of this wisp of chaotic energy of unknown origin, it is better to wait for the research institute to "transform" it into a safer and more easily absorbed product.
Moreover, compared to utilizing this wisp of "qi," what they felt more strongly about at this moment was another issue.
A question that concerns their future path.
"I'd like to know, what did it feel like when you broke through to a new level? Or rather, how did you break through?"
Holy Light looked at the three of them and asked.
The Fallen One and the Druid held their breath, their eyes fixed intently on the three of them.
This problem had troubled them for a long time.
As members of the "First Order" standing at the pinnacle of the world, they possess the most powerful and top-tier abilities in the world.
I believe I have no shortage of talent, temperament, or hard work.
But why were Qin Tian, Huo Yu, and Chen Bing able to take that step first, while he still hasn't even sensed what that realm is like?
Is it a resource gap?
But their resources aren't lacking either, just not as abundant as those of the Great Xia.
Or perhaps it's effort?
But with first-tier talent, what kind of effort could possibly widen the gap between talents that are not that different?
"If you can't say, then forget it."
Holy Light added.
Although he was eager to know, he also recognized the value of this information.
Sometimes being one step ahead means being ahead forever; the later others find out, the more advantageous it is for them.
"There's nothing I can't say. You'll feel it once you get closer to this level."
Qin Tian shook his head; there was nothing he couldn't say.
Holy Light and the others simply haven't approached this level yet, otherwise they would have noticed it as well.
After thinking for a moment about how to say it, he began:
"bottleneck."
"When your spiritual power accumulates to the 'first sequence'—no, it should be said that the 'first sequence' talent allows you to rapidly improve; when your strength improvement becomes extremely slow, almost stagnant, you have reached the bottleneck when breaking through to a new realm."
"However, during the bottleneck period, no matter how much spiritual energy you absorb, how much you temper your body, or how much you hone your skills, you will no longer have the same sense of progress that was almost like a leap forward before."
The three members of the Holy Light Society seemed to be deep in thought. They were now also somewhat aware of this feeling, as if there was an invisible wall blocking their way.
Is this the bottleneck?
Qin Tian continued:
"At this point, simply accumulating spiritual energy has become negligible."
"You need to shift your focus from the outside to the inside, from the 'quantity' of power to the 'quality' of power, and the 'Tao' behind it."
"At this time, you need to think more about your own special abilities."
Why does it exist? What is its essence? Where does it come from, and where does it go? The way you use it—do you control it, or does it drive you?
"What path have you chosen? What does this path lead to? Is it truly what your heart desires, or are you being misled by appearances of power?"
Qin Tian's voice guided the three people's thoughts.
"You will begin to think constantly, to think about the laws governing the operation of heaven and earth and all things, to think about the transformation of spiritual power and matter, to think about the meaning of life and existence, and to think about everything you see, hear and experience."
"This kind of thinking is not a simple logical deduction, but a kind of 'enlightenment' that is almost instinctive."
"You will try to combine your superpowers more closely with your understanding of the world, with your own will, beliefs, and even your soul."
"Try to 'understand' power, to 'interpret' power, and to make power an extension of your will, a part of your 'Tao'."
"This process may be very long, or it may be an epiphany at a certain moment; there is no fixed pattern, no standard answer, and the opportunity for breakthrough and the content of each person's understanding will be different."
"When one day you have a deeper understanding of yourself, your strength, and your path, you will find that the previous 'bottleneck' has loosened or even disappeared."
"When the bottleneck is broken, everything about you will leap forward. Your control over the entire world will reach a level that was previously unattainable, and your use of your own superpowers will enter a realm of complete freedom."
"This feeling is hard to describe in words; you can only understand it by experiencing it yourself."
Qin Tian didn't know how to describe his feelings at that moment. It was a very mysterious feeling. Even though he never cultivated Taoism, at that moment, he seemed to understand the universe itself.