Although there are a variety of arrays, they are not as real as the Assura Inferno. Especially they require a huge amount of energy stones to fuel them. And that's not even mentioning the absorption of Kings, which literally made you stronger.
- I spent a great deal of time there honing my skills... As you realise, it was there that I gained a great deal of experience in battling a variety of opponents. Not just humans, but other creatures as well...' Kai continued, 'Except that until then, I didn't realise that they didn't use energy! I was confident in my skills, but it seems that I was blind. - Kai answered frankly.
- From what you said, it's really a very powerful array. If we go by the description, even the Shadow Sect only has a few like it.'' - Shuo said, ''But you're right, you need real experience. There's no other way. I can help you with the staff and briefly talk about other types of weapons. - Lone Buddha calmly offered.
It seemed like he was really sincerely supporting Kai. Since he had a lot of experience in battles, Shuo would definitely have a lot to say. Although without practice, such information wasn't too valuable... But it was much better than just nothing!
- Thank you Brother Shuo! I'll owe you one then! Hehehe. - Instantly cheerful, Cai replied.
- You're welcome for now. Let's continue sparring. We'll slow down a bit, I'll tell you about the moves. - Unemotional, the Lonely Buddha replied and went to the centre of the arena again.
For the entire day that followed, until the sun set, they fought constantly. After every time Kai lost, Shuo would explain why he did this or that move. Also, he would explain his strategy.
- If in your last attack, you decided to strike with a direct lunge. I would take a step back and throw my shaft forwards. - Lone Buddha said.
This training was very useful to Kai. He learnt a huge amount of new information during the day.
But also, it was useful for Shuo as well. Kai was a rather unconventional opponent. One had to be very careful with his energy sensitivity. Also, his speciality seemed to be agility and speed. But when Shuo hit his punches against him... He was surprised at how terrifying Kai's defence and regeneration was. Usually, martial artists focus on one or two aspects... But Kai was a bit different.
For example, Shuo's own speciality was defence and overwhelming strength. Also, he was incredibly good at counterattacks.
- Alright. Let's go rest. That's enough for today. - Lone Buddha calmly said and threw his shirt over his shoulder.
Both of them were only in their trousers now, for it was much more comfortable to train that way.
- Stay at my place. While we train, it will be more comfortable. - Shuo said without emotion.
- Hehehe... Just for the sake of your cooking! - Laughing, Kai poked fun at him.
- Thanks for the praise. Let's go. - Shuo replied calmly.
He never reacted to Kai's jokes. On the contrary, he either used them to his advantage or also responded with a joke in return.
- Does your counterattack also work in verbal altercations? - Kai asked with a smile.
- If you want to be a master in some aspect. Incorporate its practice into all aspects of your life. - Shuo replied frankly.
- What a wise man you are...' Cai said, rolling his eyes.
After Shuo had prepared dinner and they had eaten a good half of it, the duo went back to discussing everything that came into their minds....
Shuo asked about the 'array' that Kai trained at. Kai briefly added a few more details, but didn't elaborate too much. Naturally, everything related to cultivation techniques and absorbing Kings he left out.
- ''Listen, your cultivation technique is very good. Does everyone in your temple study it? - Kai asked curiously, ''Naturally, if you don't want to, then don't answer. - Kai added with a smile.
In the world of martial artists, it was bad form to ask such things. But since they had already discussed many things and had even become Spirit Brothers, asking such a thing wasn't something terrible. Still, if Lone Buddha didn't answer, it would be quite normal. After something like this, there wouldn't even be any unpleasant residue.
- No. If everyone in my temple used my cultivation technique...'' Shuo paused, ''We wouldn't just be a big temple on a mountain range . - Frankly, he replied.
- ''Ooh... I see...'' Cai replied thoughtfully.
'It seems that Brother Shuo also had his own happy occasions in life... I guess I won't ask further.' - Thinking over Shuo's words, Kai made a decision.
- I think you've already figured it out roughly. So there's no point in hiding it. Before I left my temple, I obtained the legacy of an ancient martial arts master in the mountains. I can't say any more. - You're the first person I told about it. Do you know why? - He asked enigmatically.
- And why is that? - Kai asked a counter-question, expressing his interest.
- Because I'm sure you're the same. And what you've got is much more suited to you. You'll never be interested in what I have. It works the other way round, too. I'm not interested in what you have. I won't be able to use it. - Lone Buddha replied frankly.
Hearing this, Kai froze for a moment... But in the next moment, he laughed hard.
- Hahaha! Still, I'm very happy that we've become Brothers! Let's have a drink! - Laughing, Kai immediately raised his glass.
- It's mutual Brother Kai. - Shuo calmly replied and also raised his tea cup.
What Shuo said was true. Most likely, the legacy he received was also due to Shuo's temperament and character. Cai would hardly be able to cultivate something humble and righteous.
As was the case with the Invisible Kings Torture Technique. Who would be able to endure this endless torture in Asura's Hell? Especially, there was a far more important factor. Even if there was a fearless person like Kai. Without the Eyes of Essence, he simply wouldn't be able to effectively recover from every visit to Asura's Hell. And without Kessia's bloodline, it was unlikely that Kai would even absorb the Kings in the coming years....
In that case, it would be much more useful to cultivate some simple cultivation technique. With it, you at least had a chance to progress. What good was an incredibly powerful technique if you weren't able to improve through it?
When they finished their meal, they immediately went to their rooms afterwards. Going into his room, Kai sat in the lotus pose and slowly sank into his thoughts.
'If you think about it like this... After the cataclysm of the previous civilisation, not only Astral Grad should have survived. Perhaps other incredible ancient masters were also able to leave their legacy... Shuo's technique seems very powerful and mysterious. Perhaps he also possesses something similar to my Invisible King Torture Technique?' - Reasoned Kai under the moonlight.
Thinking over all of this, Kai realised that it wouldn't be very strange if things worked out like this. The Celestial Continent was much older than commonly believed, and Kai knew that for a fact!
If there were places like the Astral Grad surviving, or caves of ancient masters that they had protected with an array... It was possible that their techniques and heritage were scattered all over the world, waiting for their receiver.
That's what happened to Kai. This was how he obtained his Astral Sacrificial Fire and Otherworldly Furnace Technique. Although it wasn't a cultivation technique. But it was an incomparable Alchemy Technique!
'Perhaps my Invisible King Torture Technique is also the legacy of something like this?' - Cai pondered again.
He had speculated about it many times before. And this option seemed logical enough. Even the fact that Master Mo had found her in the forbidden zone fit into this theory. But Kai was only confused by one fact....
Cassia and her words!
All of her reactions and words were very ambiguous. They didn't seem to fit into the general picture of Kai's understanding of the world at all. There were still so many blind spots in this topic that confused him.
Thinking about it, he once again headed to his Spiritual Sea to look at the bloody book. But as usual... Everything was perfectly silent.....