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The Seven Forbidden Techniques?
Checking progress?
Xu Yuan's heart stirred.
The Tianyuan Five-Element Spear appeared in his hand, and his mind sank into it.
The surrounding environment—
Feeling Yun Ming relinquish control of the surrounding space, Xu Yuan smoothly took over with his spear momentum.
When facing an opponent as strong as Yun Ming, Xu Yuan's spear momentum could easily be crushed, preventing him from fully demonstrating its effects. However, the spear intent—this was something difficult for external forces to influence.
In essence, spear momentum relied on one's willpower to mobilize the natural forces within the surrounding space.
The Seven Forbidden Techniques:
The first technique, sealing soul power.
The second technique, suppressing spiritual energy.
The third technique, subduing blood energy.
By now, Xu Yuan had mastered these three techniques with such fluency that they flowed effortlessly like clouds and water.
After two and a half years of practice, he had reached a rudimentary level of mastery. Now, after another year, he had achieved full mastery, even integrating them into his Five-Element Spear Technique. With every move and strike, the Three Forbidden Techniques were seamlessly infused.
It wasn't because the Seven Forbidden Techniques were easy to master—it was because Xu Yuan had discovered their underlying principles.
This was also thanks to Mu Ye's guidance.
Whether it was soul power, spiritual energy, or blood and qi, they all shared a crucial component: the soul master's willpower.
Willpower was the foundation through which a soul master unified the three great forces of essence, energy, and spirit.
The first three techniques of the Seven Forbidden Techniques targeted these three forces. As Xu Yuan practiced, he became increasingly aware of the power of willpower and felt the unique application of spear momentum within the three techniques.
"With my heart, I replace the heart of heaven."
This was Xu Yuan's conjecture about Yun Ming's cultivation path. His primary focus might be willpower—using willpower to command the heavens and earth, condensing authority, and achieving godhood.
Watching Xu Yuan execute the three techniques and then incorporate them into his Five-Element Spear Technique, each movement imbued with sealing power, even Yun Ming couldn't help but look astonished.
Just three and a half years, and he had reached this level?
"Not bad."
He praised directly.
Xu Yuan's progress far exceeded his expectations.
These were his own secret techniques, so he naturally understood how difficult they were to master.
"You've actually explored the realm of willpower on your own."
"I had the guidance of a senior." Xu Yuan bowed humbly.
"Knowing is one thing; truly comprehending and mastering it is another." Yun Ming waved his hand dismissively.
"Since you've already mastered the first three techniques to such a depth, I'll teach you the next three."
Xu Yuan's eyes lit up.
"Thank you, Pavilion Master."
The effects of the first three techniques of the Seven Forbidden Techniques were absolutely remarkable. They always played an unexpected role in battle. Especially when used together, they could seal an opponent's essence, energy, and spirit, effectively nullifying all their defensive capabilities.
This was more direct than relying solely on one's own explosive power.
My explosion may not be stronger, but your defense has been banned by me.
The first three techniques targeted essence, energy, and spirit—but what about the next three?
Xu Yuan only knew the three techniques he had practiced and the final forbidden rule. He really didn't understand the middle three.
"Before that, you should call me 'Teacher.'" Yun Ming looked at Xu Yuan and smiled faintly.
Xu Yuan was taken aback.
He hadn't expected the esteemed Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion to propose taking him as a disciple so soon.
Then again, having learned someone's ultimate techniques and reached this level of mastery, even if they didn't formally take the last step, outsiders would already consider them master and disciple.
Xu Yuan respectfully performed the ritual.
"Xu Yuan pays respects to Teacher."
He did not rise but instead reported his situation to Yun Ming.
"Teacher, I already have Teacher Mu Ye guiding me in Body Martial Soul cultivation."
He wanted to clarify the situation first.
"It's fine. Different teachers specialize in different areas. You can continue following him for blood energy cultivation while training in spear techniques under me. If you attract Yu Guanzhi, even if you want to apprentice under him for Tianyuan Brush cultivation, I won't interfere." Yun Ming waved his hand, showing no rigidity in this matter.
Of course, his words implied that Xu Yuan could have different teachers for different aspects of his cultivation.
But when it came to spear techniques?
There could only be one teacher.
Because in spear techniques, he was the best in the world.
"Thank you, Teacher." Xu Yuan let out a sigh of relief.
How open-minded.
"Mm, next I'll teach you the last three forbidden techniques." Yun Ming didn't bother with formalities. After a simple apprenticeship ritual, he immediately moved on to the actual teaching.
"You should already feel the limitations of the first three forbidden techniques."
"Yes. They cannot be used to fight across ranks. Once control of the heavens and earth is seized, and my spear momentum is stripped away, the effects of the three techniques vanish." Xu Yuan spoke honestly.
Upon hearing Xu Yuan's explanation, Yun Ming's lips twitched.
What do you mean, "cannot fight across ranks"?
My forbidden techniques are specifically designed for fighting across ranks!
Compared to peers of the same age or soul masters of the same rank, don't you realize how far your spear momentum has already advanced?
Do you think you're fighting across how many ranks?
Based on average standards, those who could surpass Xu Yuan in controlling the forces of nature, suppress his spear momentum, and nullify the effects of the three techniques would likely need to be at least Soul Sages.
Soul Sages naturally began to grasp the forces of heaven and earth.
Of course, there were also some monstrous Soul Emperors or even Soul Kings who had prematurely condensed their soul cores, giving them a natural advantage over Xu Yuan in controlling the forces of nature. These opponents could potentially counteract his three techniques and render them ineffective.
But against such enemies, did Xu Yuan really think he could fight across ranks?
Even the usually gentle and refined Yun Ming couldn't help but slap Xu Yuan on the forehead.
"If you ever feel this way again, I'll personally help you refine your spear momentum."
Our way specializes in spear momentum. If you can't suppress your opponent by at least one major realm with your spear momentum, don't even talk about fighting across ranks.
"The first three techniques may target the enemy's essence, energy, and spirit, but they're merely influences. In many cases, they can still be resisted."
Xu Yuan rubbed his head and listened attentively.
He didn't argue.
He simply hadn't encountered such situations yet. But every time he faced himself during assessments using the three techniques, he had similar thoughts.
'If my willpower were strong enough, I'd surely be able to resist the effects of the three techniques.'
Now, Yun Ming had said the same thing.
"The next three techniques no longer rely on willpower but instead focus on the forces of heaven and earth."
Yun Ming began his explanation.
"The first three techniques revolve around locking, restraining, and suppressing, emphasizing intimidation rather than outright sealing."
"The next three techniques I'm teaching you focus on sealing—sealing off heaven and earth and influencing the enemy externally. These three techniques also target essence, energy, and spirit, but they work by integrating your own essence, energy, and spirit into the forces of heaven and earth and spear momentum, allowing you to control the surroundings."
As Yun Ming spoke, he began demonstrating.
Xu Yuan's spear momentum was still blending with the surrounding space, and Yun Ming hadn't expelled it.
However, Xu Yuan could clearly feel that this surrounding space belonged to Yun Ming, and his spear momentum could be stripped away at any moment.
Yun Ming's presence grew increasingly terrifying, and the oppressive force intensified.
Though he stood motionless without targeting Xu Yuan, he gave Xu Yuan the feeling of being the entire universe.
Standing there, he became a realm unto himself.
No, it wasn't that he was a realm—it was that the surrounding universe itself was him!
Integrating essence, energy, and spirit into heaven and earth?
Xu Yuan took a deep breath and noted this core principle.
The first three techniques targeted the enemy's essence, energy, and spirit. The next three techniques cultivated one's own essence, energy, and spirit.
The first three weakened the enemy. The next three strengthened oneself.
"As for the seventh technique—that is true sealing."
Influencing the laws of nature, one word to determine the outcome of the battle.
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