On the back mountain of the Zhao Family, Zhao Li, using his own understanding, sorted through the path of cultivation on the continent.
After tens of thousands of years of development, the cultivation of Dou Qi has seen various paths emerge. Some individuals of exceptional talent had a sudden enlightenment, grasped the power of rules, and cultivated to the Dou Sect and Dou Venerate realms. Others, with astonishing brilliance, reached the end of the path pioneered by their predecessors and continued to forge ahead, cultivating to the Dou Sheng and Dou Di realms, opening up space, transforming bloodlines to benefit future generations. Still others, as the environment changed and cultivation was no longer like before, had to find new ways, gradually exploring and supplementing the path of cultivation, transitioning through new realms...
To this day, the cultivation of Dou Qi has flourished to its peak, with a complete system in place. Dou Disciples embark on the path of cultivation, Dou Masters, Great Dou Masters, and Dou Spirits control Dou Qi, Dou Kings and Dou Emperors utilize the energy of heaven and earth, while Dou Sects, Dou Venerates, and even Dou Shengs control rules. As for Dou Dis, perhaps they can, to some extent, define rules...
Thinking of this, Zhao Li raised his hand and rubbed his temples. After all, this was just speculation based on information from books combined with his own knowledge.
Since transmigrating, Zhao Li had come to understand that this was a real world, and what was written in books was, after all, just a corner of it...
"The Dao follows nature. Perhaps, I can also open a path of cultivation and become the ancestor of a Dao..."
Zhao Li murmured, then shook his head, gradually calming down:
"Although paths are walked by people, how can I compare to the wisdom passed down through generations by countless astonishing talents in a world? Perhaps, on the journey to climb the peak, to see the scenery I've never seen before, I will also forge a path..."
Zhao Li withdrew his thoughts:
"For now, I should still stay grounded and cultivate diligently. Let's set a small goal first: cultivate to the Dou Sheng realm."
Zhao Li adjusted his mindset, set a small goal for himself, then got up and left.
In the training grounds, two junior members from the Zhao Family's side branches were sparring. They went back and forth, fighting fiercely, while the crowd below cheered loudly for those sparring on the stage.
Suddenly, a gasp came from the crowd. The young man who was being suppressed and was about to be pushed off the stage let out a loud shout:
*"Mysterious Yellow Palm!"*
Mysterious Yellow Palm, Yellow Tier High-Grade. It could be practiced even at the Dou Qi Stage.
He shouted fiercely, which indeed caused his opponent to hold back some strength, guarding against his attack. Who knew that the young man would suddenly dart forward, firmly wrapping his arms around his opponent and giving him a solid body slam, pinning him underneath.
"I won! You landed outside the ring before me!"
"You cheated! I was careless and didn't dodge."
After returning from the back mountain, Zhao Li ate something to fill his stomach and then came to the training grounds to study Dou Techniques.
Zhao Li wasn't interested in the two's sparring. He held a scroll and watched by himself. Hearing the words coming from over there, Zhao Li looked over and saw that it was indeed not the swollen face from his previous life. Then he inexplicably smiled.
Looking at the clan member who lost but was unconvinced, Zhao Li thought of "Master Ma," who had been popular for quite a while in his previous life because of funny internet users. Immediately, Zhao Li's restless heart stirred again. He quietly blended into the crowd and said:
"Young people don't follow martial ethics, they engage in sneak attacks! Is this good? This is not good! I hope you cherish your opportunities."
As soon as the words fell, bursts of laughter erupted from below the stage. The training grounds were instantly filled with a joyful atmosphere.
Zhao Li, having satisfied his mischievous side, felt his thoughts clear and his face was full of smiles. Even his thinking seemed much more active. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him, and he thought of the "Receive, Dissolve, Issue" three characters summarized by Master Ma. In this world where cultivation truly existed, that was a real cultivation theory! Thinking of this, Zhao Li had another realization.
He didn't know how much time had passed. After absorbing this realization, Zhao Li was very satisfied.
With this epiphany, Zhao Li successfully integrated the "Dissolve" theory into the application of Dou Qi. Perhaps it hadn't reached the effect of using four ounces to deflect a thousand pounds, but he could now use his opponent's strength against them, adding another ten percent to his combat power.
"Zhao Li, I heard you broke through to the Dou Disciple realm. I haven't seen you fight much these past few years. Dou Techniques are the real means of combat. If you don't master them proficiently, in battle, losing is a small matter, but if you're not careful, you'll lose your life. Let me practice with you and train you."
It was a minor character who, seeing Zhao Li cultivating alone for a long time and seeming to have had another breakthrough, felt envy and jealousy surge up together. He stepped forward and challenged him.
Zhao Li looked at the person who came. He had some impression of him, having seen him at the family's coming-of-age ceremony two years ago. At that time, he was already a three-star Dou Disciple. He sighed in his heart, feeling that the young people nowadays were truly impatient. Perhaps they had some talent, but they didn't cultivate properly, always thinking about stepping on others and showing off. Why bother?
"Ah? Yes, yes, yes, everything Brother Clan says is right. I'll thank Brother Clan for your kindness first, willing to come up and let me show off... accompany me in practicing Dou Techniques."
Zhao Li agreed, wanting to put his recent gains into practice. He had no intention of slapping faces.
Seeing Zhao Li's seemingly slow reaction, Zhao Ming felt a bit disdainful in his heart, but said:
"Of course, of course. I just hope you'll have a bit more security when you go out for training in the future."
Naturally, some people in the crowd noticed Zhao Li and the other person. They exchanged glances, and the looks they directed at Zhao Ming revealed a hint of complexity, three parts of dissatisfaction, and five parts of disgust.
"Zhao Ming is using his 'thinking of you' excuse again to suppress others, isn't he?"
"He's so shameless! He only targets us younger ones. Does he have the guts to spar with Sister Hong Yu and the others?"
"He's thick-skinned, not stupid. Why would he go looking for abuse?" Someone replied, and incidentally cast a probing look at the person who said that, "Is this person one of those naive hotheads?"
"Who knows who the victim is this time?"
"It seems to be Zhao Li. I saw him at the testing grounds."
"That 'legendary' genius of the family? I heard he broke through to the Dou Disciple realm. Perhaps he's been diligently cultivating all along..."
"Heh, this guy Zhao Ming really knows how to pick. Maybe he can even satisfy his vanity of defeating a prodigy!"
"Who knows? Don't mention it, back then I naively thought he was genuinely thinking of me and sparring with me..."
"Who wasn't..."
...
Seeing Zhao Li and the other person get on the stage, another circle of people gathered below. Young people are always full of energy and love to join in the fun.
On the stage, Zhao Li naturally didn't know about the conversations in the crowd, but he could feel many eyes on him. He looked around below the stage and found that most of the clan members looked at him with a bit of sympathy. Zhao Li twisted his neck, focused his mind, and stopped thinking too much, looking at Zhao Ming.
"Zhao Li, don't worry, I'll hold back and won't hurt you. But since it's a fight, fists and feet have no eyes, so some bruises and pain might be unavoidable."
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