Top-tier Unruly Master-Chapter 1647 - 1684: Martial Arts Legacy

"Next, we have my book ’Basic Martial Arts.’ Although the name is ’Basic Martial Arts,’ this book is anything but ordinary. It is incredibly precious, even more so than the previous two martial arts books. This book contains all I have learned in my lifetime. Not only does it include the previous two martial arts, but it also has many of my other martial arts. Whoever is fortunate enough to obtain this ’Basic Martial Arts’ will truly receive my legacy."

The village chief’s aged voice paused for a moment. When Ding Fan heard this, he couldn’t help but feel extremely excited. He was correct in his assumptions. The ’Basic Martial Arts’ that came to him through fate was indeed no ordinary thing.

Moreover, this martial arts book includes both the ’Sword Drawing Technique’ and ’Sorcery,’ making it a superior compilation. It even contains several other martial arts of the village chief. How could Ding Fan not be thrilled? It was simply incredible. He had truly stumbled upon a treasure!

Ding Fan understood from the village chief’s words that he was not very satisfied with the cultivators who obtained the previous two martial arts. At the same time, the village chief’s insights into the psyche of those cultivators were very accurate. Clearly, in the eyes of the village chief, he wasn’t willing to pass on a lifetime of nearly a thousand years of unique skills to them.

Ding Fan knew that the elder clearly valued the cultivator who chose this ’Basic Martial Arts,’ and that happened to be Ding Fan.

Previously, Ding Fan knew that the village chief had already commented on the cultivators who obtained the previous two martial arts. Ding Fan was also curious about how the chief would evaluate himself.

"The cultivator who acquires this ’Basic Martial Arts’ must be open-minded and indifferent to fame and fortune. After all, compared to the previous two books, this ’Basic Martial Arts’ is obviously not as appealing. Only someone with such a broad mind could have obtained this martial arts, which bears a certain resemblance to myself. Of course, the most important thing is that this cultivator is truly destined to be with me. Therefore, only you can hear these last words of mine."

Hearing the village chief’s words, Ding Fan felt a sense of helplessness, but the chief’s judgment about him was quite accurate. Indeed, he was not the kind of person who chased after power and influence. In his heart, there was no kingdom or empire; the most important people to him were his lover and friends.

The latter part of the elder’s words seemed very accurate to Ding Fan. He indeed felt a special connection to this Lake Master, which led him to follow his instincts. In the end, he was not disappointed. The ’Basic Martial Arts’ he obtained was indeed the most precious and valuable among the three books. It was also the one that could directly pass on the legacy of the village chief.

Even though ’Sorcery’ is something from another world and very valuable, this ’Basic Martial Arts’ is also unique in the world. It is the only method for the village chief to pass on his legacy. Not only does it include martial arts from ’Sorcery,’ but it also incorporates the ’Sword Drawing Technique,’ along with some other martial arts.

Knowing the martial arts the village chief possessed, Ding Fan could guess that they were absolutely exceptional. Any martial art he casually brought out would not be inferior to the ’Sword Drawing Technique’ or ’Sorcery.’ After all, the village chief lived for nearly a thousand years in his world, which is a really long time.

Even very ordinary martial arts, when placed in front of this village chief, would be trained into superior ones. This village chief was a prominent figure of his era, possessing the most remarkable cultivation talent. Even by making some casual adjustments, he could turn the most basic and simple martial arts into extraordinary ones.

Therefore, Ding Fan knew that the martial arts within this ’Basic Martial Arts,’ other than the ’Sword Drawing Technique’ and ’Sorcery,’ were equally precious, something that ordinary cultivators could not obtain. Ding Fan believed that if it were placed in the Cultivation World, it would surely cause a great sensation.

Having obtained such a treasure, how could Ding Fan not be happy?

However, Ding Fan’s happiness was not just from this alone. What made him even happier was that this ’Basic Martial Arts’ allowed him to receive the village chief’s legacy. From the image on the stone wall in the outer hall, Ding Fan realized that the village chief’s cultivation must have been at the Late Transcendence Tribulation Stage.

Ding Fan didn’t know what lay beyond the Late Transcendence Tribulation Stage in terms of cultivation, but even if there was nothing, reaching the peak was already an extraordinary achievement. After all, there were very few in the entire Cultivation World who could cultivate to such an extent.

Ding Fan had never seen such a cultivator, which he knew was quite normal. After all, people at that level were not easy to meet. Even if an ordinary person had the luck to encounter them, they likely wouldn’t realize there was someone at the Late Transcendence Tribulation Stage near them.

Considering the many skills of a cultivator at the Late Transcendence Tribulation Stage, even in the Thirty-Six Caves, Ding Fan hadn’t encountered anyone at that level. Although there were some elders there, the highest cultivation he remembered was merely at the Mid Transcendence Tribulation Stage.

However, Ding Fan couldn’t believe there were no seniors at the Late Transcendence Tribulation Stage within the Thirty-Six Caves. After all, the Thirty-Six Caves was one of the largest factions on the Donglai Continent, and it was a hidden organization. This undoubtedly elevated its standing on the Donglai Continent.

Therefore, Ding Fan believes that within the Thirty-Six Caves, there must be cultivators of the late Transcendence Stage. Such cultivators hold an extremely high status in any sect or influence and are not likely to reveal themselves easily. Ding Fan knows that the situation in the Thirty-Six Caves is likely the same.

Even the late Transcendence Stage cultivators in the Thirty-Six Caves would not be easily invited to appear by Long Ren, the virtuous brother of the Lake Master of the Thirty-Six Caves.

Ding Fan knows that the cultivation of this village elder is definitely not lower than the late Transcendence Stage; otherwise, the person wouldn’t have lived a life seeking defeat, tasting the solitude, nor would they have chosen not to pass on their legacy to their descendants but ultimately perished here. Furthermore, the elder had lived for nearly a thousand years, making it evident that their cultivation couldn’t be lower than the late Transcendence Stage. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Ding Fan only knows that any cultivator who has reached the late Transcendence Stage has reached the highest level of cultivation, and can even break through the void into another dimension. But regardless of whether the world in which the village elder lived was such a place or not, Ding Fan knows the difference isn’t much.

After all, even if he cultivates, he may never live to nearly a thousand years. Ding Fan knows that even if he exhausts his whole life, he may never reach the level of the village elder. After all, in the current Cultivation World, no cultivator is known to have lived to nearly a thousand years.

For Ding Fan, obtaining the legacy of this village elder, the most important thing is that he can not only gain their martial arts but most importantly, he can gain the precious cultivation experience of the village elder. Especially since his current cultivation is merely at the Nascent Soul Mid Stage.

Although Ding Fan’s combat strength can defeat mid-divide stage cultivators, he knows that his cultivation will eventually need to break through. After all, only by increasing his cultivation will his martial arts be empowered, and his strength can ascend to a higher level.

However, for a cultivator like Ding Fan, having reached the Nascent Soul Mid Stage, the next step to the Nascent Soul Late Stage is not an easy task. Furthermore, upon reaching the mid-divide stage, it will be his most challenging test, of course, not to mention the Transcendence Stage.

Every cultivator who has entered the mid-divide stage is an aged elder. Although age isn’t the sole determinant for reaching the mid-divide stage, it indicates that once you enter this stage, progressing further requires a very long time - even just a minor rank advancement can take decades.

It’s important to know that even for cultivators, a lifetime only contains a few decades. Thus, most mid-divide stage cultivators are already white-haired. Reaching that level isn’t just about talent or hard work; the most vital factor is opportunity.

To break through, one must encounter a significant opportunity. Both external and internal conditions must align perfectly for a breakthrough, a task very challenging for any cultivator.

Even if Ding Fan possesses extraordinary cultivation talent, he knows that upon facing the mid-divide stage, it will not be easy. However, if he can acquire the village elder’s legacy and gain their breakthrough experiences, it would be an invaluable treasure for him!

After all, in the Cultivation World, it’s rare to encounter such a powerful cultivator like the village elder. Even meeting a late Transcendence Stage cultivator is nearly impossible, let alone learning their experiences for mid-divide, or even Transcendence Stage breakthroughs.

This is certainly impossible, something Ding Fan clearly understands in his heart.

Therefore, Ding Fan knows that this is truly his greatest opportunity. Of course, the astounding martial arts of the village elder are also a rare treasure. Ding Fan believes that with this legacy, he will definitely reach the mid-divide stage, and even the Transcendence Stage is not out of the question.

Because up to now, Ding Fan can already deal with mid-divide stage cultivators. Clearly, reaching the mid-divide stage in cultivation won’t be much of an issue, and with the village elder’s legacy, Ding Fan believes he won’t have any problems reaching the mid-divide stage.

Immediately, Ding Fan, filled with excitement, continued to look at the "Basic Martial Arts" in front of him, listening to the words of the village elder.

"Although I named this ’Basic Martial Arts,’ it’s actually because I place great emphasis on the importance of foundational cultivation. Hence, the name. If the destined person who obtains this martial art does not have a strong foundation, I suggest you solidify your basics. Do not seek quick success; let breakthroughs happen naturally. This is the best cultivation method. In my nearly thousand years of cultivation, in my leisure, I have tried many cultivation methods and concluded that the foundation is most vital!"