Becoming a Saint From the Iron Armor Skill

Chapter 399: Chapter 204: Glimpsing the Martial Saint

...invincible in this world!"

Shen Zhiming was on a roll, speaking eloquently and at length. Once he started, he couldn’t be stopped, holding nothing back as he explained his entire understanding of the Literary Dao Dharma Aspect.

Chen Cheng was lost in a fog listening to him. He vaguely recalled only phrases like "supremely great and firm" and "invincible in this world."

Seeing Chen Cheng’s expression, Shen Zhiming shook his head inwardly again. ’All that explanation,’ he thought, ’was ultimately just casting pearls before swine!’

After a long moment, Chen Cheng suddenly asked,

"This so-called Vast Righteous Qi, is it stronger than a Martial Saint?"

Shen Zhiming jolted internally. If Chen Cheng were his student, he would have probably rapped him on the forehead with his knuckles!

Shen Zhiming resisted the urge to storm off in a huff. "Heaven and Earth give birth to the Vast Righteous Qi. Of course it’s stronger than a Martial Saint!

Lord Chen, are you aware of the grand tides of the world?"

This was a question Chen Cheng actually knew something about. After all, it was a matter he had always been concerned with!

He immediately answered seriously, "The grand tides of the world are such that what has long been united must divide, and what has long been divided must unite.

There is no dynasty that lasts a thousand years, nor are there any undefeatable Noble Families! The Celestial Dao turns in a cycle, repeating again and again!"

A flash of astonishment suddenly appeared in Shen Zhiming’s eyes. His chest heaved, his breathing growing rapid.

’How could a Martial Fool possibly know of such a supreme principle?’

’This... this shouldn’t be!’

"Lord Chen, are you aware that Heaven and Earth have a righteous qi, and all living beings have Wish Power?"

Shen Zhiming asked again, but this time, his expression was quite solemn, and his eyes held a hint of expectation.

Chen Cheng thought for a moment and said, "The righteous qi of Heaven and Earth is the Heaven and Earth Origin, while the Wish Power of all living beings is nothing more than righteousness and the Dao.

When righteousness and the Dao unite, the mind becomes clear and unobstructed, and one can achieve Perfection."

Hearing this, Shen Zhiming suddenly clapped his hands and sighed. "When righteousness and the Dao unite! What a brilliant ’righteousness and the Dao unite’! To think that you, a Martial Fool, could also understand such a principle!

Marvelous, truly marvelous! Beyond words!"

Chen Cheng was suddenly stunned. ’So after all this time, this guy has been thinking of me as a Martial Fool?’

Before Chen Cheng could speak, Shen Zhiming continued,

"Lord Chen, are you aware that even a Martial Saint who is invincible in this world cannot transcend the Heaven and Earth Origin and will eventually turn to dust?"

This, Chen Cheng naturally knew!

Shen Zhiming still didn’t give Chen Cheng a chance to speak. "Lord Chen, are you aware that if one becomes a Saint through the Literary Dao, one can mold the Heaven and Earth’s Willpower and achieve a Supreme Dharma Body.

One can transcend the world, becoming immortal and indestructible!"

This was the first time Chen Cheng had heard of such a thing!

And what Shen Zhiming was saying felt far too mysterious and not very credible!

A fanatic gleam appeared in Shen Zhiming’s eyes as he continued to himself, "This Supreme Dharma Body represents the Heaven and Earth Origin Qi. As long as Heaven and Earth are not destroyed, I will not be destroyed!"

If not for the clarity still present in Shen Zhiming’s eyes, Chen Cheng would have suspected he was a member of the Demon Sect, trying to recruit followers!

"Do such beings truly exist?" Chen Cheng couldn’t help but express his doubt.

"Er..." This question finally stumped Shen Zhiming. He mulled it over for a moment before saying, "Attaining the Dao through the Path of Literary Law is exceedingly difficult.

My own learning is shallow, so I cannot possibly fathom such a being.

However, I can tell you about my own understanding.

The Literary Dao Dharma Aspect within the Literary Dao Realm is the most basic form of the Heaven and Earth Origin Dharma Body.

One must hold reverence for Heaven and Earth in their heart to condense the Vast and Righteous Qi of Heaven and Earth into a Dharma Aspect.

On the Path of Literary Law, the process of condensing a Dharma Aspect often differs depending on an individual’s comprehension.

This process is sometimes referred to as ’Literary Heart Craft Long’.

Those filled with righteous qi will naturally perceive the Wish Power of all living beings and condense a Dharma Aspect, be it in human form, or as carved dragons and phoenixes, or even the forms of various Divine Beasts.

As for the heretics of the Demon Sect, they often perceive various evil thoughts, or Demonic Thoughts, and thus give birth to all sorts of malevolent deities!"

"So you’re saying it’s similar to the Four Symbols Divine Beast Realm passed down on Four Symbols Peak?" Chen Cheng asked thoughtfully.

Shen Zhiming shot him a glance. "I can only say that they achieve a similar result through different means."

Chen Cheng let out an "oh." ’My answer doesn’t seem to be quite right!’ he thought.

"So, Lord Shen, how powerful is your Literary Dao Dharma Aspect?" Chen Cheng circled back to his original point.

’No matter how extravagantly he boasts, if it has no Practical Combat Power, it’s ultimately worthless!’

Full of confidence, Shen Zhiming laughed heartily. "Lord Chen, are you perhaps underestimating me?

Then, are you aware of the power of the Literary Dao Dharma Aspect?

Allow me to make a humble display!"

With that, he suddenly held his breath and focused his mind, his expression becoming solemn and majestic.

Ripples of energy surged from his body, instantly gathering above his head and condensing into a ten-foot-tall Dharma Aspect.

"Lord Chen, are you aware of the mysteries of the Dharma Aspect!" The Dharma Aspect spoke with a smile on its face.

Chen Cheng had long been on guard against his "are you aware!" catchphrase.

He had already focused his mind to perceive it carefully while simultaneously activating the Qi Blood Power throughout his body.

But this Dharma Aspect was indeed mysterious.

Inexplicably, Chen Cheng found himself in the middle of a vast world.

All around was distant and empty, while Shen Zhiming’s Literary Dao Dharma Aspect suddenly began to expand.

From ten feet tall, it grew to several dozen, then larger still, gradually standing tall enough to touch the sky and fill the earth, emanating ultimate majesty.

In contrast, Chen Cheng himself felt smaller and smaller, gradually becoming like a speck of dust, on the verge of disappearing completely within this world!

A sense of crisis suddenly welled up in his heart!

With a sudden thought, Chen Cheng raised his hand slightly and unleashed his Powerful Claw Stance.

Heavy ripples emanated from him as if he were forcibly breaking free from a bottomless abyss.

The previous feeling of insignificance instantly vanished without a trace!

"Hmm?" Following Shen Zhiming’s soft exclamation, the Dharma Aspect floating above his head abruptly dissipated.

Chen Cheng narrowed his eyes slightly; he was back in the small courtyard.

"The Literary Dao Dharma Aspect is an Illusion Technique?"

Chen Cheng asked in surprise.

Shen Zhiming shook his head. "Not at all. Since the Literary Dao Dharma Aspect dares to call itself a Realm, it is naturally extraordinary.

Just now, I did not activate my Qi Blood Power or mobilize the Heaven and Earth Origin Qi, so it only displayed the power of an Illusion Realm.

The fact that you could escape the Illusion Realm so easily, Lord Chen, shows that your mind is uncommonly firm!"

"Then, could Lord Shen demonstrate the Dharma Aspect’s other powers? I would very much like to see them," Chen Cheng said.

Shen Zhiming shook his head repeatedly. "Absolutely not.

Although this Dharma Aspect Realm also mobilizes the Power of Heaven and Earth Origin, it requires condensing the Wish Power of all living beings. Each use depletes it.

It would be better to wait until I have fully condensed it before showing it to you, Lord Chen.

As for its power... it’s probably comparable to a full-force blow from the True Force of a Great Success Martial Artist of the Marrow Cleansing Realm."

Chen Cheng couldn’t help but be moved. "It’s that formidable?"

Shen Zhiming’s face reddened slightly as he said awkwardly, "Well, it’s just okay.

Before the Literary Dao Realm is cultivated to Perfection, it is often weaker than other Realms."

To be honest, the power wielded by the Literary Dao Dharma Aspect was indeed on the weaker side.

As a Perfect Martial Artist of the Bone Forger Realm, if Shen Zhiming used a different Realm, its power would certainly be far more formidable.

Take Mr. Zheng, for example. When he was at Bone Forging Realm Perfection, he could clash head-on with a Marrow Cleansing Realm Perfection Martial Artist using just the First Layer of the Dragon Soaring Realm.

Chen Cheng thought for a moment and said, "If I were to encounter an expert in the Literary Dao Realm, how would I know their Practical Combat Power?"

Shen Zhiming said, "My Literary Dao Dharma Aspect has not been fully condensed yet, which is why its power cannot be sensed.

If it were a fully condensed Dharma Aspect, it would be constantly communicating with the Power of Heaven and Earth Origin at all times.

Anyone who can perceive the existence of a Realm would most likely be able to sense its power."

"I see." Chen Cheng nodded lightly.

’This Literary Dao Dharma Aspect, among the many Realms, is probably just a pewter spearhead that looks like silver—flashy but useless.’

Shen Zhiming smiled faintly. "Lord Chen, you don’t think the Literary Dao Realm is very weak, do you?"

’This guy is like he has a Mind Reading Skill; you can’t hide anything from him.’

Chen Cheng laughed. "Actually, it’s very strong!"

"Sigh..." Shen Zhiming clearly knew Chen Cheng wasn’t being sincere. He sighed softly and said, "The world is in chaos, and the Literary Dao has fallen into decline. It’s no wonder you look down on it, Lord Chen.

If this Literary Dao Realm is cultivated to a profound level, its power will be far beyond that of ordinary Realms.

Lord Chen, are you aware that when the Literary Dao Realm is cultivated to a profound level, it can even spy on a Martial Saint!"

"Spy on a Martial Saint?" Chen Cheng was shocked.

A Martial Saint was an existence that dominated an entire era, an entity of extreme power.

The true extent of their strength had always been a mystery. In this world, besides the Martial Saints themselves, perhaps no one else could ever know!

’Could it be that an expert of the Literary Dao Realm could truly spy on them?’

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