Becoming a Saint From the Iron Armor Skill

Chapter 287: Chapter 159: True Intent of Heaven and Earth

"In a way, the Second Layer Realm does allow you to borrow the Power of Heaven and Earth Origin. As long as there’s enough of it, that power is indeed inexhaustible.

You can understand the difference between the First and Second Layer Realms like this: In the First Layer, you can ’see’ the Power of Heaven and Earth Origin, but you need to use your Qi Blood Power as a medium to channel it.

In the Second Layer, however, you can ’touch’ the Power of Heaven and Earth Origin, and you need a Martial Artist’s Essence, Qi, and Spirit to borrow it.

And a Martial Artist’s Essence, Qi, and Spirit are inextricably linked to their Martial Arts Power."

Chen Cheng’s eyes lit up with understanding. "So, you’re saying that even if I can ’touch’ the Power of Heaven and Earth Origin, I still have to use my own energy to borrow it, and that process will always consume some Spiritual Power.

It’s like how every movement, lifting a hand or taking a step, consumes Spiritual Power."

Mr. Zheng nodded slightly. "You’re a fast learner. That’s more or less the gist of it."

Chen Cheng continued, "So that means, even among those who have grasped the Second Layer Realm, the one with greater Martial Arts Power can unleash greater might."

"Precisely," Mr. Zheng replied.

Chen Cheng then asked, "Master, now that you’ve broken through to the Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm and grasped the Second Layer Realm, how do you stack up against an Organ Refining Realm Martial Artist?"

After a moment of contemplation, Mr. Zheng explained, "A Martial Artist in the Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm has incredibly dense Qi Blood Power, allowing them to use True Force—a power that far surpasses the Inner Strength of someone in the Muscle Strengthening Realm.

Meanwhile, an Organ Refining Realm Martial Artist has strengthened internal organs. They can absorb the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, transform their Qi Blood into Primordial Gang, and unleash Gang Force. The power of this Gang Force is no less than that of the Second Layer Realm.

Most who reach the Organ Refining Realm in their Martial Arts Cultivation have also grasped the First Layer Realm.

Back when I was at Bone Forging Realm Perfection, I could barely hold my own against a Martial Artist who had just entered the Organ Refining Realm but hadn’t yet grasped a Second Layer Realm, and that was only by relying on my Second Layer of Dragon Soaring Realm.

Now that I’ve entered the Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm, if I use my Second Layer of Dragon Soaring Realm, I should have nothing to fear from even a Perfect Martial Artist of the Organ Refining Realm, as long as they haven’t grasped a Second Layer Realm.

As for a Perfect Martial Artist of the Organ Refining Realm who *has* grasped a Second Layer Realm... well, that depends on the individual. We’d have to fight it out to truly know."

This made Chen Cheng even more confused. Both had grasped a Second Layer Realm, and Mr. Zheng was a full major realm ahead—Small Success in the Marrow Cleansing Realm versus Organ Refining Realm Perfection—yet he said he’d have to fight to know the outcome. He asked:

"Master, doesn’t a higher Martial Arts Realm mean the Second Layer Realm’s power is also stronger? So why can you only contend with an Organ Refining Realm Martial Artist who has also mastered a Second Layer Realm?

Is it because your Second Layer of Dragon Soaring Realm is more powerful than other Realms?"

Mr. Zheng shook his head. "The Dragon Soaring Realm is one of the True Dragon Realms, which fall under the Four Symbols Realm. Its power is indeed more potent compared to other Realms, but you couldn’t say it vastly surpasses them.

Realms that focus on destructive power—like Sword Intent, Saber Intent, Blood Evil Intent, and Killing Dao Intent—are often even more formidable and hold an advantage in a fight between equals.

My confidence doesn’t just stem from my Second Layer Realm. It’s because I’ve already touched the threshold of the Third Layer Realm. As a result, the power I can unleash with my Second Layer Realm naturally far exceeds that of other Martial Artists."

Realizing that Mr. Zheng was likely holding back with his "confidence," Chen Cheng was even more astonished. "The Third Layer Realm... what kind of state is that?"

"Even I don’t fully comprehend the Third Layer Realm yet," Mr. Zheng said. "I can only give you a rough idea.

As I understand it, the Third Layer Realm is the True Intent of Heaven and Earth at the Micro Level."

Chen Cheng asked in surprise, "Master, when you say the True Intent of Heaven and Earth, do you mean the Heaven and Earth Realm that’s part of the Eight Trigrams Realm?" freewebnσvel.cøm

Mr. Zheng shook his head again. "What we call a ’Realm’ is just a level of comprehension of the Power of Heaven and Earth Origin.

The First Layer Realm is elementary, and the Second Layer Realm is more profound. As for the Third Layer, it reaches the Micro Level, pointing directly to the Heaven and Earth Origin itself."

At this, Mr. Zheng seemed deeply moved. He let out a long sigh and said, "Martial Arts Cultivation... how difficult it is. Since ancient times, countless Martial Arts Ancestors have tried, yet ultimately failed to reach the end of the path.

I have squandered most of my life, and my achievements are limited. But your talent for the Martial Dao is immense, and your comprehension is astonishing. You are destined to go much further than I ever did.

Your strength at such a young age is on par with the True Disciples of the Major Sects. All the more reason you must seize your opportunities, but do so with a steady hand. Don’t be impatient for results. First, focus on grasping the First Layer Realm, and only then consider the Cultivation that follows."

But Chen Cheng had already grasped the First Layer Realm long ago. Now, he still couldn’t find the path to cultivating the Second Layer Realm. How could he not be anxious?

Telling Mr. Zheng that he had already cultivated the First Layer of Great Power Realm was out of the question; it was simply too astonishing.

After a moment of hesitation, Chen Cheng finally asked, "Master, hypothetically, if someone has already cultivated the First Layer Realm, how would they begin cultivating the Second Layer Realm?"

Mr. Zheng showed no impatience. Instead of answering directly, he guided Chen Cheng with a question of his own: "After you advanced from the Skin Grinding Realm to the Muscle Strengthening Realm, your body grew stronger and your Qi Blood Power became more robust. Didn’t you find it easier to cultivate Momentum?"

Chen Cheng nodded, then realization dawned. "Master, are you saying that the higher one’s Body Refining Realm is, the easier it is to grasp a Realm?"

Mr. Zheng nodded slightly. "That’s right. For example, it’s very rare for a Bone Forging Realm Martial Artist to be unable to cultivate Momentum.

And by the Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm, most are able to grasp the First Layer Realm.

That’s just one aspect. The other is that I had a reason for mentioning the True Intent of Heaven and Earth just now.

Whether it’s Yin Yang, the Five Elements, the Eight Trigrams, the Killing Dao, the Sword and Saber Realm, and so on—all of them are contained within the True Intent of Heaven and Earth."