Force?

Although Tang Yan had been exposed to an incredibly vast array of knowledge in his previous life, that was ultimately a different world altogether, and the foundational concepts of the martial path were fundamentally different.

On this continent, martial arts reigned supreme, and the path of cultivation had flourished into a state of absolute prosperity. Many things existed here that simply did not exist on Earth.

"My master never mentioned this," Tang Yan said inquisitively. "Senior, why do you bring this up?"

"Although I have not known you long, Brother Tang, I felt an instant kinship from our very first meeting. Since we are about to part ways, I will now impart some of my insights to you, hoping they may be of some use on your journey," Shen Shan said.

"Thank you, Senior!" Tang Yan quickly bowed in gratitude.

Shen Shan pondered for a moment, then said, "Force represents a person's unique qualities, and it represents a person's spirit. The earlier you understand Force, find your own Force, and condense it within your cultivation, the sooner you can harness it for your own use to stimulate your innermost potential."

Tang Yan listened intently, processing the words. In his previous life, many scholars and strategists had expounded on the importance of such momentum. For instance, the ancient text stated that in battle, courage is key: courage is raised by the first beat of the drum, flags by the second, and is entirely exhausted by the third. The courage mentioned there was a form of Force. And that kind of momentum could alter the entire outcome of a war.

But that was, after all, a superficial explanation. As for how a cultivator actually formed tangible Force, Tang Yan was still completely in the dark, so he could only quietly listen to Shen Shan's explanation.

"When looking up at a lofty mountain, the sharp majesty that pierces the clouds is a kind of Force.

When a stalk of bamboo stands firm upon a windswept hill, its indomitable spirit is a kind of Force.

When water drips through stone, its persistent perseverance is a kind of Force... We must question our own hearts, understand our core essence, and derive our very own Force!"

Shen Shan's words were like a sudden thunderclap, exploding violently within Tang Yan's mind.

Having lived two lives, Tang Yan possessed unique advantages in both innate talent and sheer experience. Shen Shan's explanation simplified the complex, and his metaphors were exceptionally apt. Tang Yan suddenly felt a profound wave of enlightenment wash over him.

Yet, a final barrier remained in his mind: how exactly was this kind of imposing aura supposed to be released?

Just as Tang Yan was grappling with this doubt, he suddenly felt a heavy weight descend upon him. An intense sense of oppression emanated from Shen Shan, turning as tangible as substance as it locked directly onto Tang Yan.

Under the weight of this aura, Tang Yan fell into a sudden illusion. It felt as though the Shen Shan standing before him was no longer a mortal man, but a towering mountain peak that pierced the heavens. He himself felt like a mere pebble resting at the foot of the mountain, insignificant and ordinary.

Experiencing this overwhelming pressure firsthand, Tang Yan's understanding of Force deepened considerably.

Shen Shan did not immediately retract his aura. Tang Yan's face flushed a deep crimson, and his breathing grew increasingly rapid and heavy.

"This is Force. It is also the manifestation of transforming Mental Power into an entirely different state. Therefore, though Force is formless, it truly and substantively exists," Shen Shan's voice sounded at the perfect moment.

Tang Yan, whose innate perception was already extraordinary, felt as if the thick clouds had finally parted to reveal the clear sky. His heart and mind became perfectly pure.

"The countenance arises from the heart, and the realm is forged by the mind."

This phrase suddenly surfaced in Tang Yan's mind. He closed his eyes and began to sink into deep contemplation: what exactly was his own Force?

In his previous life, he had devoted his entire existence to the Alchemy Dao, overcoming countless tribulations to ultimately stand as a ninth-rank Alchemist. Yet, even as a ninth-rank Alchemist, Tang Yan had always believed that he had not reached the true end of the path. Could there truly be no tenth-rank pill beyond the ninth rank?

To push the boundaries of the Alchemy Dao one step further, Tang Yan had exhausted his heart's blood, wholeheartedly exploring the secrets of tenth-rank pills. Ultimately, an error during his cultivation caused the Heaven and Earth Creation Cauldron to explode, bringing him to this world.

In this life, he was once again pursuing the absolute peak, this time for the sake of the martial path!

Although the road ahead was filled with unknowns, he still charged forward without a single shred of hesitation. Was this utterly fearless spirit not precisely his own Dao?

Tang Yan felt a restless, turbulent fluctuation brewing fiercely within his mind. Like a boiling volcano on the verge of rupture, it was ready to erupt at any moment.

Shen Shan's explanation gradually came to an end. After maintaining his aura for a short while longer, he spoke. "These are merely a few insights into the martial path. Of course, cultivating Force is exceptionally difficult. It requires continuous, painstaking exploration and cannot be achieved overnight.

"Brother Tang, in your future cultivation, you should invest more effort into mastering Force. If you can cultivate your own unique Force before stepping into the Heaven Rank, your future achievements will surely be limitless."

As soon as the words left his mouth, Shen Shan prepared to draw back his aura.

Suddenly, an aura that seemed to pierce the heavens abruptly erupted from Tang Yan's body.

Faced with Shen Shan's mountain-like pressure, that newly born aura showed absolutely no fear. It was incredibly sharp and fierce, shooting straight up into the firmament.

Shen Shan's heart shook violently, and he stared at Tang Yan in utter shock. Sensing that almost tangible aura, Shen Shan felt an unprecedented storm of disbelief raging through his mind.

How was this possible? A Black Rank martial artist had actually comprehended Force? This was a profound boundary that even Heaven Rank martial artists found extremely difficult to grasp!

Fortunately, having spent the past few days with Tang Yan, Shen Shan had developed a certain degree of psychological immunity to this young freak's absurd feats.

Taking a deep breath, he forced his chaotic thoughts to calm down. Shen Shan began to carefully sense the exact nature of the Force Tang Yan had just comprehended.

Under the crushing weight of his own mountain-like pressure, Tang Yan's aura remained completely defiant, relentlessly shattering the oppression bearing down on it.

This spirit was-Fearless!

Sensing Tang Yan's Fearless Force, Shen Shan felt a wave of dizziness wash over him. What kind of monstrous talent was this young man he had crossed paths with by chance?

In the span of a single quarter of an hour, he had successfully comprehended the very Force that others could only dream of achieving in a lifetime, and it was the rare attribute of Fearlessness!

The Fearless Force was incredibly precious. It served as the ultimate catalyst for a cultivator's journey, ensuring they would fear no hardships and constantly forge ahead with indomitable courage.

For Tang Yan to grasp this specific Force meant that in his future cultivation, he would rarely encounter bottlenecks, and his cultivation speed would increase exponentially.

When Tang Yan opened his eyes once more, he felt the internal rotation speed of his Vortex Dantian moving significantly faster than usual, and his heart surged with immense joy.

Force truly possessed infinite, wondrous utility!

"Thank you for your guidance, Senior," Tang Yan said, cupping his hands in profound gratitude. Shen Shan's assistance this time was a tremendous boon to his future.

Shen Shan finally recovered from his shock. Taking a deep breath, he remarked, "Brother Tang's innate talent can be considered top-tier, even if placed within the Northern Spirit Realm!"

"Senior Brother Shen flatters me. My talent is far inferior to Xiao He's," Tang Yan replied, waving his hand repeatedly in modesty.

Shen Shan did not force any further polite exchanges. He nodded and said, "Since you have already grasped the basic function of Force, return and ponder it well. In the future, if Brother Tang ever leaves the Tingxiang Kingdom, or if you encounter any insurmountable difficulties, you must come to the Artifact Pavilion to find me."

"The Northern Spirit Realm... I will definitely go there," Tang Yan declared firmly.

"In that case, let us meet again in the Northern Spirit Realm," Shen Shan said with a smile.

"Until we meet again!" Tang Yan cupped his fists, turned on his heel, and walked away.

Watching Tang Yan's receding back, Shen He's eyes shimmered with a trace of envy. "Brother Tang's temperament is truly free and easy."

Shen Shan nodded, his expression turning solemn and deep. "For the Eastern Region to produce a young man like Brother Tang is truly astonishing. However, although his talent is exceptional, his current strength is unfortunately still a bit weak. Compared to the sea of geniuses in the Northern Spirit Realm, there remains a significant gap. I only hope he can grow even faster."

"Grandfather, my strength is also low..." Shen He murmured, his face filled with grievance.

Shen Shan blinked in surprise before bursting into hearty laughter. "You are different from Brother Tang. Our Artifact Pavilion possesses vast cultivation resources that outsiders could never dream of matching. Even if your cultivation aptitude were abysmal, as long as you can cultivate at all, the Artifact Pavilion can pave your way into the Heaven Rank.

"Furthermore, your current physique has become extraordinary. Once we return, your cultivation will surely advance by leaps and bounds."

"Then why didn't you just invite Brother Tang to join our Artifact Pavilion?" Shen He asked curiously.

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