Peerless Dragon Sovereign-Chapter 600: The Way of Yin and Yang

"Although your Seventh Layer Sea of Clouds is trash, it can barely remain." The Yin Yang Daoist stared at Chu Nan and suddenly asked, "Before I pass on the Cultivation Technique to you, let me ask you, do you know the essence and purpose of a Martial Artist’s cultivation?"

Chu Nan looked at the serious expression of the Yin Yang Daoist, feeling somewhat puzzled inside.

In fact, he had never really studied the essence of Martial Dao cultivation, his only purpose in stepping into Martial Dao was to become stronger!

Because only by becoming stronger can he stand in the world and find out the truth from back then.

This has been the most steadfast belief in his heart since he re-entered the Martial Dao.

Thus, Chu Nan also spoke seriously, "The essence of Martial Dao cultivation is, of course, to become stronger. Without great strength, how can we survive in this world of the weak are prey to the strong?"

"As for the purpose, it ultimately comes down to one reason, and that is... to live."

After listening to Chu Nan, the Yin Yang Daoist coldly smiled, revealing his yellowed teeth. He nodded and said, "What you said is somewhat correct, but it’s not what I want."

With a single hand gesture, the Yin Yang Daoist’s hands gathered Water and Fire Spiritual Power, making the surrounding air sometimes scorching, sometimes moist.

"When I first entered Martial Dao, I cultivated the Dao of Water and Fire, and was once powerful."

"After Water and Fire, I cultivated Light and Dark, after Light and Dark, I cultivated the Five Elements, Sword, Soul, countless Dao..."

Chu Nan’s heart trembled, the temperament of this Yin Yang Daoist aside, his strength was undoubtedly terrifying.

After all, being a powerful being that has lived for thousands, even tens of thousands of years, at his peak, he might have been stronger than when Lu Yao was alive.

"As I ventured into more Martial Dao, I gradually peered into the essence of Martial Dao." The Yin Yang Daoist’s expression gradually became frenzied and excited, "The more Martial Dao I engaged in, the more I discovered that all the myriad paths of Heaven and Earth, though seemingly different in essence, lead to the same destination."

Chu Nan’s expression remained unchanged, the idea that all paths of Heaven and Earth lead to the same destination is common knowledge for many Martial Artists.

But the Great Dao numbers three thousand, perhaps even more; ask who among those below the heavens can comprehend the three thousand Great Dao? Even in the middle realm or upper realm, probably no one can achieve this.

If one cannot comprehend all Great Dao, then the so-called convergence of differing paths is nothing more than a fanciful tale.

But Chu Nan did not show it, for an individual’s understanding of Dao can already be considered one’s belief. If he spoke out in rebuttal, who knew what outrageous thing this old Demon might do.

"All paths lead to the same destination, but before this convergence, I discovered that in essence, there are only two types of Dao in the world’s Martial Dao." The Yin Yang Daoist’s words were shocking, leaving Chu Nan quite surprised.

Then the Yin Yang Daoist continued, "Water and Fire, up and down, Light and Dark, Heaven and Earth, life and death, creation and destruction, good and evil..."

"Boy, have you noticed that many of the world’s Martial Dao exist in pairs that are opposing yet mutually complementing and balancing?"

Chu Nan mused for a moment then nodded and said, "What senior says is correct, but the interdependence and opposition of all things are the ultimate principles of Heaven and Earth, what’s so worth studying about it?"

Although Chu Nan already had the strength of the Sixth Heaven, he did not have much profound insight into the essence of Martial Dao. At this moment, discussing with the Yin Yang Daoist gave him a different kind of feeling.

"Hehehe... boy, you are still too young." The Yin Yang Daoist softly said, "There are indeed countless Martial Dao under Heaven, and even with a lifespan of ten thousand years, it’s difficult for a Martial Artist to comprehend them all in their lifetime."

"But if, I mean if, one could master the Dao that causes all things to interdepend and counterbalance each other, wouldn’t it be possible to quickly master all the Martial Dao using this Dao?"

Looking at the madness in the Yin Yang Daoist’s eyes, Chu Nan couldn’t help but retreat a step back.

He felt like this old madman had gone insane, how could such a Dao exist in this world.

But Chu Nan still gave the other party an out, "Could it be that senior has found such a Dao?"

Chu Nan casually asked, yet he didn’t expect the Yin Yang Daoist to directly nod and say, "I found it, of course I found it, otherwise I wouldn’t be locked up here as a madman."

"Boy, listen to me. The Dao that causes all things to interdepend and counterbalance each other is within us, in every corner of this Heaven and Earth."

"Whether it’s the Celestial Tier Cultivation Technique or the lesser tiers, the essence of cultivation is to strengthen our bodies and souls."

"So essentially, our Martial Dao consists of only Body Dao and Soul Dao."

"Body and soul depend on each other, yet they can also mutually restrain, our own bodies are the best embodiment of this opposing balance Dao!"

Chu Nan showed a contemplative look, not knowing why, but he felt that what the Yin Yang Daoist said made some sense, but what’s the use?

This is actually a consensus among many, that no matter how powerful or weak a Cultivation Technique is, it ultimately acts on the body and soul. This is an iron rule of cultivation, and discovering this point doesn’t change anything.

Seeing Chu Nan silent, the Yin Yang Daoist wasn’t annoyed but continued to explain, "Boy, I ask you again, do you know the Dao of Yin and Yang?"

Chu Nan showed a contemplative look, of course, he knew the Dao of Yin and Yang as it is an extremely powerful path in Martial Dao.

The Five Elements, Four Symbols, Yin Souls... all these martial paths actually involve some part of the Dao of Yin and Yang. However, Chu Nan had not fully grasped it yet, nor had he sensed the initial stages of understanding Yin Yang Martial Intent.

"Of course, junior knows," Chu Nan responded.

The Yin Yang Daoist immediately became excited, "It’s good that you know. I call myself the Yin Yang Daoist because I discovered that all Martial Dao in essence can be categorized into Yin and Yang!"

"A person can be both body and soul. A newborn needs a soul to grant consciousness, but the soul needs the body as a carrier and support."

"A person without a soul is nothing but a walking corpse, and a soul without a body is a lonely ghost."

"The essence of the body is the Dao of Yang, the essence of the soul is the Dao of Yin. Only the balance and complement of Yin and Yang can make a truly living person."

"Understanding oneself is to understand the Dao of Yin and Yang!"

Chu Nan frowned, the more he listened, the more confused he became, and he found the old demon looking increasingly crazed, so he quickly communicated with the True Martial Holy Hall, hoping to leave this ghostly place soon.

He really couldn’t guarantee what this old demon would do to him.

"Yin and Yang are the oppositions of all things, in other words, mastering the Dao of Yin and Yang is mastering all Dao!" The Yin Yang Daoist’s expression gradually became frenzied, "In order to create Martial Artists who could comprehend the Dao of Yin and Yang, I captured a large number of disciples in the Ancestor Sect."

"I made their souls and bodies separate and had them comprehend Yin and Yang through a state between life and death."

"But it is a pity that without exception, they all died. Had I been allowed to continue my research, the Ancestor Sect could truly master the Dao of Yin and Yang, cultivating Martial Artists who could harness all Dao."

"However, the Ancestral Sect Leader, that old bastard, actually suppressed me here. Damn, damn it!"