this infinite world

Chapter 927 Energy and Skills

“Energy is the foundation and the root of the four elements.”

Seeing that everyone was a little confused, Yang Yun explained to Chu Xuan: "No matter how mysterious time, space and matter are, they must always be based on sufficient energy. If there is no energy, everything is like a tree without roots and duckweed without water."

This is not difficult to understand. For Zheng Zha, his principle of creation is the collision of positive and negative energy. For Zhao Yingkong, the light of the soul is also a pure energy. For Luo Gandao, the output of his driving body is closely related to the energy source. And for Yang Yun himself, life energy has been running through it since he entered the main god space and has never left.

Whether it is gene locks, cultivation, or soul systems; humans, all races; carbon-based organisms, elemental organisms, or mechanical life, everything is closely related to energy. Even in the ancient times, the reason why humans became slaves and food for all races was because they did not have the relevant energy circuits in their bodies, so they could not practice...

"Although I knew that saints could control energy in the past, I could never understand the mystery behind it. But after fighting with the Non-Face Immortal and reaching that realm myself, I suddenly gained some insights."

While recalling and thinking, Yang Yun passed on his insights to the people of the Zhongzhou team: "Although we have been dealing with energy all along, there are still many things worth thinking about in our understanding of energy."

energy.

Since the moment they set foot on the path to transcendence, practitioners inevitably face a series of core issues regarding energy. How to manipulate energy accurately, how to open up the energy circuits in the body unimpeded, and how to improve the efficiency of energy application - these issues are continuous challenges in the process of becoming stronger, and are also areas that everyone must explore and improve in depth.

"Let me give you an example... Since we are the Central Continent team, let's use a method that is consistent with our national culture."

Of course, Yang Yun did not intend to just talk about those illusory principles, but to verify them in a practical way. He stretched out his right index finger and pointed casually, and the internal force turned into an invisible sword energy and rushed out, leaving a deep hole on the ground: "Similar to the Six Meridians Divine Sword, it uses internal force to carry out long-range attacks."

This move is not difficult. At most, it is just releasing the true energy. For any reincarnation who is proficient in the second-level gene lock, it is a piece of cake... But if it is placed in the world of martial arts, it is already an amazing magical skill.

"Then, using Qi to control the sword... that is, the level of sword control."

Then, Yang Yun slightly hooked his finger, and the Wenwang Seven Star Sword behind him flew into the air, turned half a circle in the air, and then inserted back into his back. This was several levels more difficult than the previous "Six Meridians Divine Sword". After all, just controlling the flying sword was a method that ordinary people could hardly imagine.

"Next, there is the tangible Qi."

If the two methods Yang Yun used just now were all possible for the current Zhongzhou team members, then the energy control skills he demonstrated next were at another level. The green light condensed and changed in the air, transforming into countless animals, deer, horses, eagles, bears, lions, tigers... Each animal was lifelike, and at the end, the tiger made purely of energy let out a roar that shook the whole place, as if it had come alive!

"How did you do it?"

Upon seeing this, Cheng Xiao's eyes lit up, and a ball of colorless true energy also appeared in his hand. However, when he tried to control the energy to materialize, he realized how amazing what Yang Yun had done was... Even though his face turned red, in the end he could only squeeze out a ball of "four-legged beast" that looked neither like a horse nor a tiger, but was crooked and twisted.

“…It’s a bit too difficult for me right now.”

Qi Tengyi also frowned as he looked at the miniature animal in his hand. Since he had been using true energy for a long time, unlike Cheng Xiao who was just a beginner, the animal he made was much more presentable than Cheng Xiao's. At least it could be seen as a sparrow... However, no matter in terms of refinement or other aspects, it could not be compared with Yang Yun at all.

"interesting."

Seeing Cheng Xiao and Qi Tengyi both defeated, Zheng Zha, who had the highest realm except Yang Yun, was enlightened. He also gathered his true energy with one hand, and after a moment, he had a "Nine Heavens Thunder Blade" made of pure true energy in his hand. "...No, I can't do it as perfectly as you."

Although this Nine Heavens Thunder Blade condensed by true energy looks almost the same as the one Zheng Zha actually owns, when Zheng Zha tried to wield it, he almost immediately noticed the subtle difference between the two.

When this lightning blade made of true energy passed through the air, it immediately caused a slight fluctuation in the surrounding environment. Although this fluctuation was almost imperceptible, Zheng Zha knew very well that in actual combat, if this lightning blade collided head-on with the enemy's weapon, such a tiny flaw might gradually magnify and ultimately affect the outcome of the battle.

"That's the difference between 'use' and 'manipulation.'"

Yang Yun nodded, confirming Zheng Zha's statement: "Although the energy in our body is generated by our body, it is not controlled by our own consciousness, just like ordinary people cannot control their bodies at will... In fact, even if the fourth-level gene lock is unlocked, our previous understanding of energy is still at a very superficial level."

As he spoke, Yang Yun also dispersed the light in his hand, and the tiger transformed by the tangible Qi disappeared. "Think about it. Before the fourth level, if we want to circulate the energy in our body, we must start from the Dantian, brain core, heart and other special organs, and then circulate specific energy circuits in the body, and finally use the energy for the purpose we want. There is no essential difference between this and a swordsman swinging a sword or a sniper pulling the trigger. They are just "using" it."

"I am me, my body is my body, and my energy is my energy. Just like no one would think that the sword and the swordsman are inseparable, unless he can integrate himself into the sword, his mental consciousness, his domineering aura, his spiritual realm...all of these thoughts can become the sword. And such a swordsman, facing two ordinary masters who have memorized every move of martial arts but still need to use their internal energy and swordsmanship according to the routines of martial arts, how can he not be crushed?"

“I am me, my body is my body, and my energy is my energy…”

Zheng Zha was indeed a genius who had gone a long way in martial arts. After a moment's hesitation, he understood what Yang Yun wanted to express: "Is this the gap between us and immortals and saints?"

"That's right. For them, 'I am energy'. They no longer rely on energy circuits. They can drive energy just by moving their minds, because every strand of energy contains their own will and thoughts."

Yang Yun nodded. He knew that Zheng Zha was like the protagonist in a martial arts novel. Although he was a little naive at ordinary times, he could comprehend the "essence of martial arts" faster than anyone else. Perhaps this was also a manifestation of great wisdom: "Absolute control and generation of energy, and almost perfect manipulation of this energy, this is the characteristic of the fifth level... As for how to do this. You should have an idea, right?"

“Maybe it’s the integration of the light of the soul.”

Zheng Zha nodded, and immediately came up with his own answer: "In the battle with Feimian, I completely integrated the light of my soul and my consciousness into the energy, and then I used the last move, 'The Great and Powerful Shining in the Universe', to hurt him... And the way to do it is to integrate my own 'Tao' and my own 'concept' into every move."

Just at this point, Zheng Zha scratched his head awkwardly: "But the outburst of emotions is only a temporary measure. I can't integrate this skill into my moves at any time. After all, my style has always been to use strong force to throw bricks."

"If I were to use the power of the Great Desolation to knock the enemy down head-on, I would be very confident. However, using skills to defeat the strong with the weak might be a bit..."

"This is the direction you should work towards next, Zheng Zha."

Yang Yun smiled and continued Zheng Zha's words: "After all, your Honghuang - the creation of the world..."

"It's the same as the original move you created, only the name is the same."

(End of this chapter)