CHAPTER 1400: CHAPTER 1400: HALF A YEAR OF CULTIVATION

In the following month, Xu Nian spent most of his time in the Chaos Divine Palace.

After a month of reviewing, Xu Nian’s application of the Extreme Point Penetration Law’s mastery of ’势’ had reached new heights.

However, in the outside world, less than a day had passed.

"According to the Jade Scroll given by Brother Xue, the three stages of the Middle Stage of Law are ’势’, Domain, and Law Manifestation. The concepts of ’势’ and Domain are not hard to grasp, but what exactly is Law Manifestation?"

Xu Nian was somewhat puzzled.

The Jade Scroll provided no information on Law Manifestation.

Obviously, even Xue Bing had no research on it.

"Forget it, I should focus on understanding ’势’ first," Xu Nian murmured to himself.

He began to seriously study the introduction of ’势’ in Xue Bing’s Jade Scroll.

Actually, Xue Bing didn’t provide much on ’势’.

But it was extremely profound and concise.

’势’!

It is the tendency of all forces.

Mastering ’势’ is to control the tendency of all things.

Xu Nian carefully contemplated these two sentences.

Suddenly, a realization dawned on him.

It means that to master ’势’, one must foresee all possible movements of the opponent and preemptively block all potential paths of movement.

This way, one gains mastery over ’势’.

While the opponent loses theirs!

Understanding this, Xu Nian suddenly had a deeper comprehension.

He did not hesitate and began to wield the wooden sword in his hand.

This time, his attacks were not like before, oppressing from all directions.

Instead, he attacked from specific angles.

These angles could be any direction of the opponent’s actions, unnecessary directions that would not waste Immortal Essence.

Thus, the Immortal Essence could be concentrated on necessary attack directions, greatly increasing the attack power.

"So this is the true ’势’, not a full-scale oppression resembling Immortal Essence," Xu Nian murmured to himself.

With this understanding, it was now just a matter of mastering it skillfully.

He could easily pass through the first layer of the Supreme Tower.

Thus, for the next year, Xu Nian focused on this task.

A year later, Xu Nian had reached a level where he could control ’势’ as he wished.

"It seems my mastery of the Extreme Point Penetration Law’s ’势’ has reached Great Success. I wonder if my Black Hole Law can also enter the realm of ’势’," Xu Nian muttered to himself.

During this time, his main body was always contemplating the Extreme Point Penetration Law.

While the Divine Demon Avatar was comprehending the ’势’ of the Black Hole Law.

However, the ’势’ of the Black Hole Law was much more difficult than Xu Nian had imagined.

He had contemplated it for a year without any results.

"Take it slow. I don’t believe a year won’t suffice; if not, then ten years will," Xu Nian said with determination in his eyes.

His main body continued to comprehend the Extreme Point Penetration Law, attempting to grasp the second layer of the Middle Stage of Law, the Domain Realm.

While the Divine Demon Avatar continued to comprehend the Black Hole Law.

As for the Undying Devouring Sky Beast, it entered a rapid growth phase, slipping into dormancy.

Time flew by, and twelve years passed.

Meanwhile, in the outside world, just over a month had elapsed.

Finally, Xu Nian stepped out of the courtyard for the first time and headed towards the Supreme Tower.

This time, Xu Nian spent only 90 minutes inside the Supreme Tower.

Since an hour equals two hours, Xu Nian’s stay of 90 minutes wasn’t long.

After 90 minutes, Xu Nian left the Supreme Tower and returned to the Chaos Divine Palace.

Another twelve years passed.

Xu Nian visited the Supreme Tower again.

This time, Xu Nian only stayed for 15 minutes.

Then he returned to his residence.

Over a month later, Xu Nian visited the Supreme Tower once more.

This time, Xu Nian only stayed for a mere 15 minutes before returning.

After a month.

Xu Nian came to the Supreme Tower again, and this time, Xu Nian remained inside for a whole hour.

...

In a very luxurious courtyard within the Floating City.

Tang Fei sat opposite a tall young man.

The tall young man, surnamed Qin and named Qin Ming, was also a Golden Immortal Peak Level expert.

"Brother Qin, did Xu Nian go to the Supreme Tower again?" Tang Fei asked curiously.

"Yes, he went to the Supreme Tower again, but this time he stayed a lengthy one hour," Qin Ming chuckled lightly.

"This guy went to the Supreme Tower four times in half a year, with each of the first three times being shorter than the last, but this last time was a full hour. It seems the first three times were just a pretense, and this last time reflects his real strength. Staying for one hour in the first layer without completing the assessment, yet he thinks he can duel me to the death?" Tang Fei sneered disdainfully.

Xu Nian’s first visit lasted 90 minutes.

The second was just 15 minutes.

The third, only for a mere 15 minutes.

The fourth, however, was a full hour.

According to Tang Fei’s estimates, the first and fourth visits should be genuine.

He could perhaps only last 90 minutes during the first visit and finally managed to endure an entire hour on the fourth.

"You can now step into the second layer, right?" Qin Ming asked with a smile.

"Yes, I can last a full 15 minutes in the second layer," Tang Fei said proudly.

His understanding of ’势’ had reached Perfect.

As for Domain, he had gained some insight.

He wouldn’t need ten years to step into entry-level Domain.

"Not bad. It seems this duel is without suspense. Do you know Xu Nian’s current cultivation level?" Qin Ming smiled and asked.

"Peak of Luoxian?" Tang Fei asked curiously.

Qin Ming shook his head, "Still Luoxian Late Stage. Compared to Law Comprehension, cultivation is easier to improve, yet his cultivation hasn’t advanced much over five months. It’s evident that his challenge to a duel was a rash decision made in the heat of the moment."

At first, Qin Ming was worried that Xu Nian might have some extraordinary talent.

Thus, he had been keeping an eye on Xu Nian for the past half-year.

But after observing for half a year, he found that Xu Nian was merely an ordinary cultivator.

"Brother, I told you before you were overthinking, yet you kept urging caution. Now it seems you were overly wary," Tang Fei said with a laugh.

Qin Ming nodded in agreement.

It indeed seemed like he had overthought it.

"There are only ten days left until the death match. I’ve spoken to some others, and they will come to watch your duel. Perform well, and you might gain their recognition," Qin Ming said.

"Really, Brother, are they really coming?" Tang Fei said with delight.

He naturally knew who Qin Ming was referring to.

Those individuals were certainly among the top Immortal Sovereign Level Disciples.

If he could gain their favor, his future in Shendang Mountain would be bright.

"So make sure to seize this opportunity and strive to tarnish the face of those subordinate disciples," Qin Ming said.

"Rest assured, Brother. I guarantee those subordinate disciples will deeply resent Xu Nian," Tang Fei smirked confidently.

Hearing this, Qin Ming nodded in reassurance.