Chapter 1061: Worship Me as Your Master, and I Will Teach You

The opponent was entirely correct. The first two points were acceptable; as long as the secret wasn't discovered, employing the technique in combat would certainly yield unexpected results. However, the third point was genuinely the most difficult to resolve.

The reason he could cultivate this movement technique was due to a special bloodline within him, making his physical body naturally strong. Even without specific training, he could easily execute it without collapsing. For others, it might not be the same... While this movement technique was powerful, it was impossible to master without a matching level of physical strength. Forcibly cultivating it would lead to a physical breakdown and a significant drop in one's cultivation. This was a secret among secrets, only truly understood through actual practice. The fact that the opponent confirmed it with just a glance showed exceptional discernment... Was he really just a Half-Saint?

Observing the other person's expression, Zhang Xuan smiled faintly. Even without using the opponent's movement technique, he could identify many flaws. When he first began cultivating the Heavenly Dao Movement Technique, he had faced situations where his physical strength was insufficient, his speed was too high, and he was constantly on the verge of collapsing. The "Boundless Walker" technique was even faster, giving a sensation of traversing space. Without the requisite physical strength, one wouldn't even be able to execute it; a mere movement might injure oneself before harming an opponent.

Crucially, by the time one's physical body reached such strength, their power would already be immense. At that point, their speed would be extremely high even without using a movement technique, rendering this particular one meaningless to learn. Therefore, no matter how eloquently the opponent spoke, a matching physical strength and abundant *zhenqi* were necessary. Otherwise, it was all hollow talk, utterly useless. Of course, if both conditions were met, successfully cultivating this technique would undoubtedly provide a significant boost, enabling true invincibility at the same cultivation level!

So, he definitely had to learn it, but... having him acknowledge him as a master was absolutely out of the question!

"Well? Was I correct in what I said?" Zhang Xuan asked, his eyes gleaming after his smile faded.

"What you said is correct," the figure replied. "Therefore, this movement technique is only passed on to talented individuals. The fact that you could pass through the lava, approach the outer seal, and destroy it indicates your physical body has reached an extremely strong state. Furthermore, your ability to find your way in the Boundless Realm shows your soul is also powerful, and your *zhenqi* is sufficiently abundant... You have already passed the test and met the cultivation requirements. As long as these conditions are met, those points are not an issue." The figure paused before speaking. Both the lava and the seal were tests he had left behind. The fact that the other person had arrived meant they had passed and could now cultivate this technique. As long as one was suitable, these flaws would no longer be a problem.

"I can cultivate it, yes, but... I have the ability to improve this cultivation method and make it even more powerful... Would you be interested in hearing about it?" Zhang Xuan asked with a smile.

"Improve? Impossible!" The figure shook his head. His cultivation during his lifetime had reached an astonishing level, yet even he hadn't managed to improve the technique. How could this individual, merely a Half-Saint, possibly succeed?

"Don't be so quick to dismiss it," Zhang Xuan said. "How about this: you show me the cultivation technique for the Boundless Walker, and I'll point out a few flaws to you. You can then decide whether I'm right or not, and whether there are indeed problems..."

"This cultivation method was meant to be passed on to you anyway, so letting you see it is no big deal," the figure said. "However... I am merely a remnant soul, and my time here is limited. If you truly wish to read through it, it might take several hours..." The purpose of leaving this ruin was to pass his cultivation method on to future generations. This individual before him had been selected, so the Boundless Walker technique would naturally be taught... However, this technique was incredibly profound. Even a highly gifted person wouldn't be able to comprehend it in less than several hours, let alone identify any flaws! As a remnant soul, his time was short. He feared the other person wouldn't even finish reading before he disappeared, making it impossible to verify the truth of his words.

"Several hours? No need!" Zhang Xuan chuckled. "Just let me see the cultivation method, and in one minute, I can find its flaws and devise a way to fix them!"

"One minute?" The figure was skeptical. After a pause, he swept his hand, and a cascade of words, like a shimmering galaxy, appeared before Zhang Xuan. It was precisely the cultivation technique for the Boundless Walker.

With a single glance, Zhang Xuan was inwardly shaken. This technique, as the figure had said, indeed had five levels, with each level representing a different realm. Even without considering the final fifth level, cultivating the first level to mastery would bring significant improvements in strength and a great increase in speed! He could foresee that if he truly mastered it, his combat power would definitely become even greater.

Though surprised, he showed no expression on his face. Exhaling slowly, Zhang Xuan smiled faintly again: "This cultivation method is indeed extraordinary, truly admirable. However... if I'm not mistaken, it should have exactly nine flaws, correct?"

"You..." The figure trembled, startled. This cultivation method of his had once been critiqued by Master Kong, who had indeed stated that it contained nine flaws... However, Master Kong had not helped him correct them but merely pointed them out, leaving him to find solutions himself. When he established this ruin, his power hadn't yet reached its peak, and he hadn't devised solutions for these flaws, so he had simply left the flawed technique as it was. He never expected the person chosen to inherit it to identify them with just a glance... His discernment was simply too keen!

"Among these nine flaws, the first is that when cultivating the first level, *zhenqi* flowing through the Bimen acupoint can cause temporary blindness. If one is unlucky, there's a high possibility of losing sight permanently... Am I correct?"

"This... yes!" After a brief pause, the figure nodded. What Zhang Xuan said was identical to what Master Kong had told him back then! And indeed, when he first began cultivating the first level, he had experienced temporary blindness. Fortunately, Master Kong had saved him, thus resolving the hidden danger.

"The reason this phenomenon occurs is that the *zhenqi* threads need to pass through the Mingmou acupoint. The acupoints you've directed the *zhenqi* through are incorrect. If the proper sequence isn't found... this situation will arise!" The Library of Heaven's Path couldn't provide the correct cultivation method directly, but it could easily point out flaws and convince the other party.

"The second flaw is also in the first level: during cultivation, it requires a single continuous flow. If your *zhenqi* is insufficient and cannot enter the Shenxing acupoint, there's a high possibility of becoming paralyzed, making life worse than death..." Without pausing, Zhang Xuan continued. The Boundless Walker technique was about moving further and faster, as if wind generated under one's feet. To achieve this, one needed to activate the legendary Shenxing acupoint. This acupoint, located at the sole of the foot, was extremely difficult to open, demanding a very high level of both density and purity of *zhenqi*. Even a slight deviation could lead to full-body paralysis, which was terrifying! When he cultivated it, he had been fortunate to avoid this fate, largely due to a fortuitous coincidence. Because of this, several disciples he later took on weren't as lucky; they failed to master the technique and ended up unable to walk. Previously, he had always believed that this was due to his disciples' insufficient *zhenqi* and weak physical bodies, and that it could be avoided by finding cultivators with a formidable bloodline like his own... Now, with Master Kong and this young man saying the exact same thing, he realized it was likely not as simple as he had thought.

"The third flaw is in the second level: when cultivating, as *zhenqi* circulates, inner demons will emerge...""The fourth flaw is in the third level...""The fifth flaw..."Too lazy to waste words with the other party, Zhang Xuan swiftly listed all nine flaws in detail. These were all insights provided by the Library of Heaven's Path; he merely had to read them out without much effort.

"...And this is the ninth flaw! So, how about it? Were all nine of these correct?"

"Th-this..." The figure trembled slightly, then dissolved the starry cascade of words in the air. He couldn't help but nod, saying, "Yes, all of them are correct!" At this moment, he was filled with utter astonishment. This cultivation method comprised tens of thousands of characters. Even he needed several hours to fully comprehend it. Yet, this person had merely glanced at it for less than half a minute, then immediately began listing the flaws, and they were identical to what Master Kong had said years ago... Such discernment was terrifying! This level of talent was in no way inferior to that of Master Kong in his prime!

"Do you believe now that I can help you improve the cultivation method?" Zhang Xuan asked.

"I believe you..." After a pause, the figure finally nodded. Since the other party could identify the flaws in the cultivation method with a single glance, it was likely he could indeed correct them and make the technique even more perfect.

"Good that you believe me. By the way, I have something to ask you. Two years ago, did a group of master teachers come here? Do you know if they are still alive or if they died?" Zhang Xuan inquired.

"Indeed, people came two years ago," the figure replied. "However, they didn't exit the Boundless Realm within the designated time, so I didn't pass the cultivation method to them... Instead, I instructed them to leave! But they didn't heed the warning and continued deeper... My consciousness is confined here, so I'm unaware of the situation in the subsequent levels!" The figure shook his head. Although he was left behind by the creator of the ruin, he was like a guardian puppet, only able to manage matters within this specific level. He couldn't perceive or know the situation in the levels beyond.

"Alright then..." Hearing the explanation, Zhang Xuan understood. He had hoped to get information from the figure, but it seemed he would still have to clear each level himself.

Just as he was about to turn and leave, he heard the figure behind him speak, "Since you know how to correct it, could you please tell me the rectified cultivation method?" When he was left behind, these flaws hadn't been fully resolved. Therefore, even though he knew the problems, he couldn't fix them. Although his remaining time was short, if he could just hear the correct cultivation method once, his existence would not have been in vain.

"You wish to know how to resolve them?" Zhang Xuan stopped and turned to look at him.

"Yes!" The figure nodded. "I would be immensely grateful if I could hear it!" The other party had spotted the flaws in his cultivation method with a single glance, so he no longer dared to speak of transmitting the technique himself. He only hoped to learn the corrected Boundless Walker cultivation method before he vanished.

With a faint smile, Zhang Xuan clasped his hands behind his back, exuding an indescribable aura, like a deity descended from the heavens. "Acknowledge me as your master, and I will impart it to you!"