Chapter 677 - 670: Conjecture
"Have you ever considered what your Lifebound True Skill is?"
Zhou Yuanjue fell silent at Zhou Ji’s question, a sense of realization dawning on him.
Previously, he hadn’t known about the concept of a Lifebound True Skill. Lacking information on True Realm Life, he hadn’t thought too divergently when exploring his own abilities.
But now, with this new information and Zhou Ji’s reminder, he began to make some connections.
’What is my Lifebound True Skill?’
’Is it the three abilities granted by the Sacred Lotus Structure: Rebirth, Growth, and Bloom?’
’Clearly not. Although the Sacred Lotus Structure reached a perfect state, my body failed to transform and become a True Realm Life for some unknown reason. That’s because the Sacred Lotus Structure isn’t my true, essential life structure.’
’And when I stop simulating the Sacred Lotus Structure with my own activated life structure, the three Sacred Lotus abilities—Rebirth, Growth, and Bloom—also vanish.’
’An ability that can disappear definitely can’t be a Lifebound True Skill.’
’A Lifebound True Skill would never just vanish into thin air, no matter what.’
"Perhaps because my life structure is merely a simulation, a kind of shortcut, I haven’t developed even the rudiments of a Lifebound True Skill?"
Zhou Yuanjue asked doubtfully.
"Impossible! Without the requisite level of attainment to support it, you couldn’t possibly control a life structure of that caliber."
"And the abilities granted by that life structure can’t be your Lifebound True Skill."
"A living being can only have one Lifebound True Skill. That’s practically an iron law. Since the abilities from that life structure aren’t your Lifebound True Skill, then the Lifebound True Skill you have comprehended and created is very likely only one thing."
Zhou Ji’s expression grew incredibly grave as she spoke, and she said, almost one word at a time, "Simulation!"
"Simulation?"
At her words, Zhou Yuanjue was lost in thought.
’Back when I was first trying to construct the Sacred Lotus Structure, I failed countless times. But my firm will allowed me to resist the great temptation of simply taking the Sacred Lotus path. Through countless near-death experiences, what I truly wanted was an essence like that of a "dragon."’
’To be like the ocean, which accepts a hundred rivers; to be all-encompassing.’
’To absorb the good and discard the bad.’
’Just like a dragon, which combines the strengths of many creatures into one, thus becoming the strongest creature in Donghua legend.’
’And just like my path in the Martial Dao, it began with the Second-class Fist Technique, Red Falcon Fist, but I long ago transcended its limitations.’
’Throughout my journey, I have craved every opponent and cherished every life-and-death struggle. This world is so vast, and the fire of wisdom among its beings burns to the heavens. From every Martial Artist, even from Celestial Demons, I could learn something of value. After every battle, I would quickly summarize the fight, absorb my opponent’s strengths, and transform them into my own abilities.’
’It is precisely because of this that I’ve been able to advance by leaps and bounds, reaching my current state in such a short time.’
’I have never been confined to a single path. I am constantly transcending—transcending my opponents, transcending myself, and at the same time, transcending the very paths I walk, shattering inherent barriers.’
’Perhaps it was driven by this will and instinct, while hovering between life and death countless times, that I was able to naturally comprehend the ability to activate life structures.’
’Three years. In that short time, I didn’t create a single perfect structure. But I did plant a seed—a seed of infinite potential.’
’This seed, much like humanity itself, was not perfect at first. It was even full of flaws. But with a firm will and unyielding effort, humans can continuously perfect themselves, step by step transcending their former selves, step by step becoming more perfect than any other form of life.’
’This is the essence of the dragon, and also the essence of man.’
Zhou Yuanjue was beginning to understand his own Lifebound True Skill.
"However, I’ve also encountered some problems. Even though I’ve simulated the perfect life structure of a High-level Civilization, I still haven’t been able to complete the final transformation. I’m stuck at the final hurdle."
Zhou Yuanjue said with a slight frown.
"Perhaps this is just because the structure you simulated isn’t strong enough, or... you haven’t simulated enough structures? You haven’t reached the limit for your Lifebound True Skill to trigger a transformation? This might also indirectly suggest that the upper limit of your Lifebound True Skill is very high?"
"Since it’s simulation, have you ever thought about trying to have two different structures exist at the same time?"
Zhou Ji hesitated for a moment before speaking slowly, proposing a concept that even she found world-shaking.
Hearing Zhou Ji’s words, Zhou Yuanjue’s expression shifted slightly.
’That’s something I hadn’t considered. My thinking has certainly been limited, constrained by my scarce information on life structures and my insufficient understanding of True Realm Life.’
"That’s worth a try."
Zhou Yuanjue glanced at Zhou Ji. ’Looks like letting this one out was actually very useful. Setting aside the disparity in strength, as a Primordial Ancestor, she fought against High-level Life on her home planet, drifted through the True Realm for a long time, and spent thousands of years maturing within the Seal on Earth. In terms of experience and knowledge, she’s incredibly valuable to life on Earth.’
’Next, I should extract all the knowledge and information from her mind. It would be a tremendous fortune for human civilization and could also serve to atone for the sins they once committed.’
"If you can succeed... that would be truly..."
Zhou Ji was a bit speechless. Although she had more experience with the universe and the True Realm compared to Zhou Yuanjue and life on Earth, she was just a frog in a well compared to the High-level Civilizations and races that truly lived in the True Realm. She couldn’t truly understand what such an ability represented; she only instinctively felt its extraordinariness.
’Perhaps taking a risk and choosing to follow him was truly the right choice?’
"However, aside from the perfect structure of the High-level Civilization I’ve currently mastered, there isn’t another perfect structure for me to try and simulate."
Zhou Yuanjue said, shaking his head.
"No. Given that your life form hasn’t fully transformed, you probably couldn’t withstand having two perfect structures coexist, even if you had a second one. A lesser, flawed life structure might actually be a better choice."
"And speaking of lesser, slightly flawed life structures..."
At this, Zhou Ji paused slightly before continuing:
"Whether it’s my own life structure or those of the other remaining Primordial Ancestors, they could all serve as a reference for you."
"You can start by making some attempts with our life structures."