Reaching the pinnacle from Doupo

Chapter 503: The Difference Between Saints (Second chapter with private goods, please subscribe with caution)
"Is there a fundamental difference between a Dou Sheng and a Dou Zun?"

Lin Yuan thought about it and asked uncertainly: "Is it that the Dou Sheng can create an independent space... No, is it that the Dou Sheng can control the world?"

Elder Lin nodded slightly and chuckled, "Little fellow, you even know this, not bad!"

"That's right. The reason why Dou Sheng strongmen are so extraordinary is not only because their Dou Qi is vigorous and pure, but more importantly, it is because they can completely control the heaven and earth and mobilize the energy of heaven and earth to attack and defend together."

"Even if there is no fighting spirit in the body, he can still launch an attack that can destroy the world. This is the terrifying thing about the Fighting Saint!"

"It is extremely difficult for a Dou Sheng to fight a higher level, and this is the reason - a Dou Sheng fights not only with his own energy, but also with the energy of heaven and earth that he can control. In this regard, the one with a higher level has an absolute advantage."

"As for creating an independent space, it is the result of being able to control the world."

Elder Lin sipped his tea carefully while speaking slowly - he felt very comfortable giving lectures to talented juniors!
"I see!" Lin Yuan nodded in realization, then looked puzzled and asked, "Earth-level fighting skills can also mobilize the energy of heaven and earth. Compared with the Dou Sheng strongman controlling a piece of heaven and earth and mobilizing the energy of heaven and earth, what is the connection and difference between the two?"

"Haha, it's difficulty and efficiency!" The old man smiled gently and explained patiently.

"For earth-level fighting skills, the caster usually needs to perform the Copy Technique to mobilize his own energy in a special way, and then use this as a guide to mobilize part of the energy of heaven and earth in a small range."

"And a Dou Sheng, in the world that he controls, can mobilize the energy of heaven and earth without restraint and use it for his own benefit with just a thought."

"In terms of the ability to mobilize the energy of heaven and earth, there is a world of difference between a Dou Sheng and an Earth-level Dou Shu!"

"When it comes to actual combat, the difficulty and efficiency gap in mobilizing the energy of heaven and earth will further magnify the consequences."

"If you have ever seen Dou Sheng masters fighting, you would have discovered that they rarely use earth-level fighting skills. Because under the blessing of the powerful energy of heaven and earth, their random punches and kicks have power that is no less powerful than earth-level fighting skills."

"When fighting saints of the same level of cultivation fight, fighting skills below the heavenly level will have almost no effect!"

Hearing this, Lin Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly, recalling the battle scenes between the Fighting Saints he had seen. It was indeed as Elder Lin said, there were few opportunities for Earth-level fighting skills to appear.

When fighting saints, it is usually a rapid attack and defense followed by secret techniques and heavenly killing moves to decide the victory.

"Great Elder, since controlling a piece of heaven and earth... is the essential difference between a Saint and a Venerable, then how do Dou Sheng strongmen do it?"

After refilling the tea for Elder Lin, Lin Yuan pondered for a moment and asked the most important question, "In other words, how can ordinary Dou Zun like us practice and transform so that we can control the world and transform from Dou Zun to Dou Sheng?"

"The unity of man and nature, or in other words... comprehending the rules of heaven and earth and condensing the 'seed of rules'!" This time, Elder Lin did not keep the audience in suspense and gave the answer directly.

"Harmony between man and nature? Seed of rules?"

Lin Yuan's eyes became solemn, a hint of doubt flashed across his eyes, and his thoughts began to work rapidly.

Seeing this, Elder Lin was not in a hurry. He picked up the teacup, blew lightly to disperse the heat, then took a small sip, closed his eyes and savored the fragrance of the tea between his lips and teeth.

Half a minute later, Lin Yuan shook his head and said in confusion: "I can't understand it, please help me, Great Elder!"

“This is what I should do!” Elder Lin put down his teacup, waved his hand, and said gently, “For ordinary practitioners, becoming a saint is a hurdle. I can only provide some experience for your reference. You still need to find the specific path yourself…”

"That's enough, thank you, Great Elder!" Lin Yuan straightened his body and looked at Great Elder Lin solemnly.

“First, answer a question for me. What is the fundamental principle of a cultivator?” Elder Lin stroked his beard and did not speak directly. Instead, he began to ask questions in a guiding manner.

"Soul, this is the origin of human beings!" Lin Yuan did not hesitate at all to answer this familiar question.

"Oh?" Elder Lin raised his eyebrows slightly and asked with interest: "According to this point of view, a person's talent should be determined by his soul talent, right?"

"Logically, it should be like this!" Lin Yuan blinked quickly, with a hint of hesitation in his voice.

"If that's the case, how do you explain the magic beasts, the ancient clans, and those special physiques?" The elder smiled and said playfully, "Compared to their souls, their talents are more dependent on their own physiques and bloodlines, right?"

"Uh, well... isn't the soul the foundation of a cultivator?"

Although Lin Yuan had some guesses in his mind, looking at the old man sitting opposite him who seemed to be enjoying it, he did not choose to express his thoughts, but instead showed just the right amount of doubts.

Learning to play dumb and provide some emotional value to others is also an important part of communication.

"Haha!" Elder Lin chuckled, stroking the edge of the tea bowl with his fingertips, and said gently, "Of course the soul is the origin of human beings. It is the fundamental difference between oneself and others! But at the level of cultivation, a limiting condition must be added."

At this point, a trace of emotion flashed in his eyes, "It is also this condition that allows blood and physique factors to take the lead and become the biggest factor in evaluating talent..."

"What is it?" Lin Yuan asked in a deep voice with a serious look in his eyes.

"Compatibility with the rules of heaven and earth!" Elder Lin looked straight at Lin Yuan and said seriously, "A person's soul, blood, physique, and the degree of compatibility with the rules of the Douqi Continent together determine the specific effects of his practice..."

"Our Danta is inherited from the ancient Dan Sect, and the ancient Dan Sect's inheritance is even older, so it records some ancient and secret things."

"According to ancient books, Douqi Continent is not the only world in the Endless Universe."

"Since Douqi Continent is not the only world, then the rules of heaven and earth in Douqi Continent are naturally not the only rules of heaven and earth in the universe!"

"The same person may show very different talents in different worlds and under different rules of heaven and earth. For example, a person who is a genius in the Douqi Continent may be mediocre in other worlds and other cultivation systems; and vice versa!"

"Some of those with special bloodlines and special physiques may be more suitable for the Douqi Continent, while others may be more suitable for other worlds."

"But no matter what, compared to the blood and physique of ordinary humans, these special blood and physiques that are influenced by the mysterious and magical abilities are more compatible with the rules of the world in the Douqi Continent."

"Among them, there is a type of bloodline that is extremely compatible with the rules of the Douqi Continent."

At this point, he looked at the young man sitting opposite him with interest and said, "What kind of bloodline is it, Lin boy, I don't need to say more, right?"

Lin Yuan took over the conversation: "Is it the Dou Emperor's bloodline?"

"Yes, it is the blood of the Dou Emperor!" Elder Lin nodded slightly and said thoughtfully: "From the powerful effect displayed by the Dou Emperor's blood, you should be able to vaguely see how important it is to be in harmony with the rules of heaven and earth in the Douqi Continent..." "The blood of the Dou Emperor, its effect is indeed powerful!" Lin Yuan echoed.

As a time traveler, Lin Yuan had a considerable intelligence advantage and had a deeper understanding of what Elder Lin said.

The bloodline of the Dou Emperor is a miracle created by the rules of the Douqi Continent. It is a gift from the Douqi Continent to the Dou Emperor powerhouses. Naturally, it is highly consistent with the rules of the Douqi Continent.

The power of the Dou Di bloodline lies not only in its own strength, but also in the bonus of the Dou Qi Continent rules and the Dou Qi cultivation system.

The bloodline of the Dou Emperor can be regarded as the "Dao Fruit" of the Dou Qi system, and is strongly bound to the Dou Qi system.

If it were to change to another world, without the support of the system and the rules of heaven and earth, even if one had divine blood, its performance in cultivation might not necessarily be better than that of the top-level demon beast blood.

After all, it is a fact verified by history that the bloodline of the Dou Di cannot cover the bloodlines of top-level magical beasts such as the ancient dragon and the celestial phoenix.

However, special physiques such as the Green Snake's Three-Flower Pupils and the Poisonous Body may also be more versatile. Qinglin's control of snake beasts relies more on the support of soul power; the Little Medical Fairy's swallowing of poison has little to do with the fighting spirit system itself.

Lin Yuan has always been very interested in blood and physique, but he has never been very interested in the seemingly extremely powerful Dou Di blood.

Lin Yuan thought for a moment and asked in a deep voice: "What is the specific connection between what you just said and the 'unity of nature and man' and 'seed of rules' you mentioned before?"

"Of course!" Elder Lin nodded slightly, and said with emotion: "The Doudi bloodline is a manifestation of the 'rule seed'."

"As the cultivation level increases, the practitioner's understanding of the laws of heaven and earth will continue to deepen, and the 'rule seeds' condensed from their own understanding will continue to mature."

"And the Dou Emperor bloodline is the 'rule seed' condensed by the Dou Emperor. It is engraved in one's own bloodline when the bloodline mutates. Then, when one becomes an emperor, with the gift of the unique rules of heaven and earth in the Douqi Continent, it is passed on to relatives and descendants in the form of Dou Emperor bloodline."

"Therefore, those who carry the blood of the Dou Emperor naturally possess the 'seed of rules' because of the Dou Emperor's legacy."

"As long as their Doudi blood is strong enough, they can activate the 'rule seeds' deep in their blood, achieve the unity of heaven and man, and overcome the most difficult stage for ordinary people to become saints."

"With a divine bloodline, one can rely on the blessing of the Doudi bloodline to cultivate all the way to the peak level of Dousheng."

"The principles of some other powerful bloodlines and physiques are similar. Although they are not as compatible with the Douqi Continent as the Doudi bloodline, they are also compatible with the rules of the Douqi Continent in some way. Their innate conditions are far beyond the reach of ordinary people without special bloodlines and special physiques."

"The 'perception' that ordinary people need to accumulate during their practice, they can easily surpass it with their natural blood and physique."

At this point, a hint of envy could not help but flash across his eyes - even though he had already broken through to the level of a Fighting Saint, it was still much more difficult than those with special bloodlines or special physiques.

In fact, the current Douqi Continent is completely dominated by the bloodline of the Dou Emperor.

Lin Yuan did not express his emotion too much. After thinking for a while, he continued to ask: "Great Elder, how can ordinary humans like us who do not have special blood and special physique condense the 'rule seed'? How can we carry it?"

"With your talent and ability, it is not difficult to break through to Dou Sheng!" Elder Lin dispersed his distracting thoughts and chuckled, "And what you have to do is also very simple."

"First, practice high-level techniques, preferably those above the Heavenly Rank."

"The principles of heaven and earth are inherently contained in the martial arts, and the higher the level of the martial arts, the more so. A good martial arts above the heavenly level can make your path to becoming a saint smoother."

"Second, do your best to improve your soul realm and break through the heavenly realm as soon as possible."

"With their special bloodline and special physique, they don't force themselves to break through to the Dou Sheng realm. But for ordinary practitioners, it is difficult to break through to the Dou Sheng realm without a soul in the heavenly realm."

"The soul of the heavenly realm has the power of creation, which allows you to control a certain amount of the power of heaven and earth, making it easier for you to comprehend the rules of heaven and earth. When the accumulated understanding reaches a certain level, the bottleneck of your cultivation will loosen, and then it will be the opportunity for a breakthrough."

"With enough understanding of the laws of heaven and earth, supplemented by pure and vast energy, your cultivation will surely improve steadily..."

"And when you break through, your understanding of the rules of heaven and earth will also be 'engraved' on your body and soul!"

"Third, if possible, find the Bodhi seeds and refine the Bodhi Pill."

"Among the many elixirs, the Bodhi Pill made from Bodhi seeds has a unique effect. It can help you comprehend the rules of heaven and earth very efficiently and increase your chances of becoming a saint by 20%."

"Alas, the Three Bodhi Treasures are the best resources for breaking through to the Dou Sheng level, but it's a pity that the time for them to be born has not yet arrived."

"Fourth, don't be impatient, and practice diligently with a calm mind."

"For practitioners without strong blood and physique, breaking through to the Dou Sheng level takes a lot of time. It requires accumulation little by little and transformation step by step."

"As you progress through the Nine Transformations of Dou Zun, Primary Semi-Saint, Intermediate Semi-Saint, and Advanced Semi-Saint levels, your body and soul will gradually transform, or you could say, 'sanctify'!"

"The sanctified body and soul are the best carriers of the 'seed of rules'."

"You should have obtained a Dou Sheng skeleton from the Dou Sheng ruins in the Beast Domain. If you observe and study it carefully, you should understand that the body of a Dou Sheng is very different from that of an ordinary person. They are almost two different races."

"The strange aura you can feel from the Fighting Saint's skeleton is the manifestation of the laws of heaven and earth condensed in the body. That aura is generally called 'holy charm'."

"This kind of 'holy rhyme' is an excellent tonic for those who have accumulated enough Nine Revolutions Dou Zun."

"As your cultivation gradually improves, the 'holy rhythm' will gradually permeate every inch of your body. When your entire body is permeated with the 'holy rhythm', that is when you have successfully broken through to the Dou Sheng realm."

"And the greatest significance of this transitional stage of semi-sainthood lies here."

"This process took me thirty years, but with your talent and ability, perhaps you can complete it in ten years and become the next Dou Sheng of our Danta!"

At this point, Great Elder Lin's expression brightened, and he looked at Lin Yuan with a look of deep expectation - if his expectations came true, a Dou Sheng strongman in his early thirties would be no less powerful than the top geniuses of the imperial clan.

"Will it take ten years to make progress step by step?" Lin Yuan's eyes narrowed slightly, and he muttered in his heart: "This speed is a bit slow, I have to find a way to speed it up..."

(End of this chapter)