371: Chapter 371 This world may be small, but your heart can be vast.

"First, let's discuss the Mystic Moon Condensation Art."

"The core of this Cultivation Technique lies in the word 'Condensation'."

"The so-called condensation is to take the absorbed power of moonlight and subject it to high-density compression and purification, transforming it from ordinary energy into 'Moonlight True Essence' with special effects."

"This Junior's analysis suggests that the missing middle section of this Cultivation Technique should be the specific method for condensation."

"However, the original method may have been lost to time."

"Therefore, this Junior changed his approach—since it requires compression, then I shall use a method of compression."

He pulled another piece of beast skin from his robes, which was covered in complex patterns.

"Please look, Seniors."

"This is the 'Compression Array Patterns' designed by this Junior. Its principle is to use Array Pattern to form a multi-layered energy field, compressing the moonlight power layer by layer."

"The first layer doubles the compression, the second layer quadruples it, the third layer octuples it... and so on."

"When stacked, the moonlight power can be compressed to dozens or even hundreds of times its original density."

The Hundred Saints crowded around, looking at those patterns, their eyes filled with amazement.

"Marvelous! The design of these Array Pattern is simply a masterpiece of divine craftsmanship!"

"This old man understands now! So compression can be used in such a way!"

Xu Ruyu continued, "Next, the Li Fire Heaven Burning Record. The core issue of this Cultivation Technique is how to control the violence of the flames."

"The original method was to use spiritual power to forcibly suppress it. But this is inefficient and prone to backlash."

"This Junior's thought is that since fire is a release of energy, it should be controlled from an energetic perspective."

"This Junior designed a set of 'Feedback Regulation Array Patterns' that can monitor the intensity of the flames in real-time and then automatically adjust the energy output."

"If the fire is too strong, reduce the output; if it's too weak, increase it. This way, the flames can always be kept within a controllable range."

He took out another diagram, which was covered in dense lines and nodes.

The Hundred Saints were amazed once again.

"This... this is simply a divine skill!"

"This old woman has lived for ten thousand years and has never seen such an exquisite method of control!"

Xu Ruyu smiled and continued explaining the next one.

"The difficulty of the Azure Emperor Longevity Art is how to efficiently draw in life energy."

"The method this Junior thought of was to mimic the photosynthesis of plants, using special Array Pattern to directly draw life energy from the air."

"Although it cannot compare to directly absorbing spiritual plants, its advantage is that it can be used anytime and anywhere without damaging the plants."

"The final three revolutions of the Nine Revolutions Overlord Body Art require tempering the Physical Body to the extreme. This Junior's idea is to use nuc—ahem, to use the most violent energy in the world to temper the Physical Body from the inside out. As long as one can endure it, the strength of the Physical Body will increase significantly."

"The difficulty of the Great Dream of a Thousand Autumns Technique is how to construct a stable dream core."

"This Junior's method is to use Array Pattern to build a 'Dream Server' and project consciousness into it, forming an independent dream space."

"This way, one need not fear the collapse of the dream."

"The Zhou Heaven Stellar Attraction requires establishing resonance with the stars. This Junior's method is to use spectral analysis..."

Xu Ruyu spoke eloquently, going from the Mystic Moon Condensation Art to the Li Fire Heaven Burning Record, from the Azure Emperor Longevity Art to the Nine Revolutions Overlord Body Art, from the Great Dream of a Thousand Autumns Technique to the Zhou Heaven Stellar Attraction...

Every method he explained left The Hundred Saints in awe.

Every idea he presented gave The Hundred Saints a sudden realization.

Unknowingly, several hours passed.

Xu Ruyu's throat was dry from talking, but he had finally finished explaining the completion ideas for all one hundred Cultivation Techniques.

He took a breath and looked at The Hundred Saints, only to find—

These old fellows who had lived for over ten thousand years were currently sitting upright like elementary school students, their eyes filled with the light of admiration.

The elderly man stood up and gave Xu Ruyu a deep bow.

"Little Friend is a great talent. This old man is... utterly convinced."

The rest of The Hundred Saints also rose one after another, following suit with a bow.

Xu Ruyu was startled and quickly moved to support the old man. "Senior, what are you doing? You are over-honoring this Junior!"

The old man shook his head and said solemnly, "Little Friend, there is no need for such modesty. Hearing Little Friend's words today, we finally know that there are heavens beyond heavens and people beyond people."

"Little Friend's ideas are unheard of, yet every word is logical. If such a genius as Little Friend had existed sooner, why would our Cultivation Techniques have remained incomplete for ten thousand years?"

He paused and sighed. "It is a pity that we are merely remnant wills and cannot truly Cultivate. Otherwise, we would surely take Little Friend as our master and learn from the beginning."

Xu Ruyu felt a bit embarrassed by his words and scratched his head. "Senior, you overstate it. This Junior simply has some whimsical thoughts; I do not deserve such praise."

The old man smiled and said no more.

He looked at the other Saints and said, "Everyone, discussing the Dao with Little Friend today has been of great benefit. It is time for us to return."

The other Saints nodded one after another, each turning into golden spots of light and dissipating into the mist.

The old man looked at Xu Ruyu one last time, his gaze profound.

"Little Friend, you have a destiny with my Taihu Clan. If you have need of us in the future, you may come here to seek us. Although we have dissipated, our remnant wills can still lend you a helping hand."

Xu Ruyu felt a warmth in his heart and bowed again. "Thank you, Senior."

The old man nodded, and his figure gradually faded.

Finally, he left behind one last sentence:

"Little Friend, your road is still very long. The path before you is only the beginning: Body Integration, Mahayana, Undergoing Tribulation, Saint Realm... walk it step by step."

"Remember, though this world is small, your heart can be vast."

"When you one day achieve Ascension to the Upper Realm, do not forget this place."

As the words fell, the old man's figure completely dissipated.

In the gray space, only Xu Ruyu remained alone.

He stood there, staring at the empty surroundings, silent for a long time.

From today's discussion of the Dao with The Hundred Saints, what he gained was not just answers regarding his own cultivation, but a brand-new understanding of the path of cultivation itself.

Void Refining was just the beginning.

Body Integration, Mahayana, Undergoing Tribulation, Saint Realm...

And there was also Ascension to the Upper Realm to become a True Immortal.

This road was still very long.

But he was not afraid.

Because he had the True Explanation of Taixu Source Energy, the knowledge brought from the modern world, the guidance of The Hundred Saints, the trust of the Hehuan Sect Disciples, and people like Yue Ling, the Taihao Clan, and Lady Qingli who treated him with sincerity.

He would keep walking.

Until he stood at the peak of this world.

And then, go to even higher places.

Xu Ruyu took a deep breath and closed his eyes.

When he opened them again, he had already returned to the Transmission Monument Forest.

The sunlight was still warm, and the stone monuments still stood quietly.

In the distance, the happy laughter of Yue Ling and the Taihao Clan could be heard.

Xu Ruyu smiled slightly and began walking toward them.

Behind him, the characters on those stone monuments shimmered with a faint light in the sun, as if paying their respects to him.