NOVEL NEXT Chapter 120 Comprehension
"Roc Swallowing Sun Technique?"
Lin Yuan's heart stirred. Is this Cultivation Technique related to the mythological Kunpeng?
One must know that in previous lifetimes, the Kunpeng was considered the pinnacle of divine beasts. Does it exist in this world too?
Nanyan, hearing these words, cast her gaze upon Lin Yuan.
Recently, she had also heard her master mention this person. At the Qi Pulse Realm, pursued by someone at the Spirit Origin Realm, his chances were dire. Yet now, this person miraculously survived, and in a peripheral city like Baiyan City, such existence was rare.
She did not hesitate and placed a scroll on the table, slowly unfolding it: "The Spirit Map is extremely precious; during this trip, I only have this original one with me."
"Let's try to comprehend it together today."
"Yes!" Lin Yuan cupped his hands slightly.
Meng Nanyan slowly unfolded the Spirit Map. A creature appeared on the scroll that seemed fish yet not fish.
The being on the Spirit Map was entirely black, with a body resembling a sperm whale. Its dorsal fin was adorned with red and white flames, while its ventral fins had a pair of wings like an eagle, stretching through the clouds.
However, half of the creature's body was hidden in the pitch-black sky, its huge mouth opening and closing as if to devour something. In front of it was a blazing golden sun.
The entire picture looked like a flying fish devouring a night pearl.
"It truly is a Kunpeng!"
Lin Yuan's heart was suddenly moved. This image was very similar to the Northern Sea fish, Kun, described in ancient texts. The "Kun" from the Northern Sea turns into the great bird, Peng, leading to the legend of the Kunpeng.
And now, this image appeared right before him, causing Lin Yuan to enter a brief daze.
His behavior, observed by Luo Penghai and Meng Nanyan, led them to believe his mind was completely absorbed by the Spirit Map, unable to escape its grasp.
"Lin Yuan!"
At this moment, the Dapeng Divine Sovereign spoke to interrupt his thoughts.
Lin Yuan instantly came to, looking at the Dapeng Divine Sovereign.
"Seeing the Spirit Map for the first time, one's mind is easily captivated. If you get lost within it, you might be devoured by the Kunpeng, losing your spirit," the Dapeng Divine Sovereign advised: "By then, you'll become a walking corpse, reduced to a pile of bones."
"Thank you for your guidance, Master."
"Let's do it this way," Luo Penghai was still somewhat uneasy, turning to Meng Nanyan and instructed: "Nanyan, during this initial stage of comprehending the Spirit Map, someone needs to look after him. You should accompany Lin Yuan. If he gets lost in the Spirit Map, you can assist him."
"Understood."
Meng Nanyan nodded with a smile.
When she first began to comprehend the Spirit Map, Luo Penghai personally guarded her side. Now, with Luo Penghai busy, he entrusted her with the task.
Luo Penghai nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping toward Lin Yuan: "What did you see earlier?"
Lin Yuan pondered briefly and then answered truthfully: "A fish."
"Hmm?"
The Dapeng Divine Sovereign's eyes flashed in surprise, thinking that this young one has good insight.
"The Roc Swallowing Sun Technique, and the soul it gathers, is the Roc. Its initial state is a fish," the Dapeng Divine Sovereign nodded in satisfaction, explaining: "Upon first observing the Spirit Map, what requires comprehension is the original state of the True Spirit, followed by observing numerous transformations of countless True Spirits, as guided by the Spirit Map."
"This Roc Swallowing Sun Technique has five levels of transformation. Once you comprehend the first level, I will formally accept you as my disciple."
"I understand," Lin Yuan nodded solemnly once more.
But unexpectedly, Luo Penghai shook his head: "You do not understand."
"The step of comprehending the Spirit Map is crucial; it essentially determines your future path."
"You know our sect is the Fire Crow Sect. The sect master and everyone in the sect originates from the Fire Crow Peak," Luo Penghai said seriously to Lin Yuan: "You should consider carefully. If you enter the sect in the future, you can learn the sect's pinnacle technique, the Flame Feather Burning Sky Technique."
"When cultivated to a high level, a single breath of true fire could turn a thousand miles into a sea of flames, unmatched in power."
"Though my Roc Swallowing Sun sounds impressive, it is extremely difficult to cultivate, not as stable as the Flame Feather Burning Sky Technique."
"Once you've chosen a path with the Spirit Map, you cannot change it. Your spirit can only gather one type of True Spirit when consolidated."
"Decide if it should be Kunpeng or Fire Crow; are you truly clear on that?"
Luo Penghai stared seriously at Lin Yuan, articulating each word.
Meanwhile, beside him, Meng Nanyan was also scrutinizing the young man in front of her.
Under their gazes, Lin Yuan showed no hesitation, and nodded again: "Master, disciple understands. Having already pledged myself to my master, how can there be talk of switching allegiance?"
As Lin Yuan spoke, Luo Penghai sought any hint of hesitation in his eyes.
But clearly, he was disappointed. Lin Yuan's attitude was extremely resolute, his gaze remained calmly steady throughout.
"Meng Nanyan took three full months to comprehend the first layer of the Spirit Map. I wonder how long Lin Yuan will take," Luo Penghai found Lin Yuan's resolute attitude commendable, feeling deeper recognition for Lin Yuan.
"Good. I understand," Luo Penghai chuckled, "I look forward to the day you comprehend the first layer of the Spirit Map."
After Luo Penghai left, the room fell into silence.
Lin Yuan and Meng Nanyan continued to observe the Spirit Map, carefully sensing according to its internal guide.
However, this transformation was like trying to feel a gentle breeze's subtle caress standing in the air. Capturing such a change with intuition alone was extremely challenging.
Yet at this moment, Lin Yuan's mind submerged into the Nine Chapters space.
"The soul can only gather one type of True Spirit!"
At this moment, he faced a dilemma.
Currently, with the Heaven Candle Dragon Emperor Scripture existing within his body, and now comprehending the Roc Swallowing Sun Technique, how should he choose when it comes to consolidating a True Spirit in the future?
Moreover, the Heaven Candle Dragon Emperor Scripture was a Cultivation Technique deduced through the Nine Chapters, with the potential to gather top-notch True Spirits like the Ancestral Dragon Yinglong, of immense potential. To give it up now would be a tremendous pity; besides, he had already been practicing the Heaven Candle Dragon Emperor Scripture for a long time. Switching to the Roc Swallowing Sun Technique feels somewhat like self-sabotage.
On the other hand, if he doesn't cultivate the Roc Swallowing Sun Technique, how would he explain himself when consolidating a True Spirit in the future?
"Could there be no perfect solution?"
Lin Yuan fell into deep frustration at the moment.
Gazing at the lush greenery of the Nine Chapters, he had no idea on how to proceed.
After much contemplation, this was the first time Lin Yuan found himself in such a quandary.
Choosing between Kunpeng and Ancestral Dragon was genuinely tough.
"Forget it, take it one step at a time. Besides, it's still half a year before I can gather 360 celestial orbs in the acupuncture aperture."
Suppressing these thoughts, Lin Yuan returned his focus to the Kunpeng Spirit Map.
"Roc Swallowing Sun, as the name suggests, seems related to the sun. Could it also be a means of devouring the sun's true essence?"
After some thought, Lin Yuan devoted his full attention to the task, beginning to deeply comprehend it.