“Senior, may I ask you for some knowledge about Spirit?”
After looking at the room, Li Tian found Chen Xin.
Compared to Sword Dao experience, Li Tian now wanted to thoroughly research the Thousand Machine Umbrella.
Chen Xin was slightly surprised.
Many people viewed Spirit as a tool; while they researched it, it only stayed on the surface.
It wasn’t that they didn’t want to research deeper, but that they couldn’t.
Spirit varied from person to person; even the same Spirit would have different variations in different people, and to create one’s own Spirit Ability, one had to understand their Spirit well enough.
He hadn't expected Li Tian, at such a young age, to already be researching Spirit.
It was quite unexpected.
Chen Xin said, “First, tell me your thoughts. How do you understand Spirit?”
“Emm…”
Li Tian pondered for a moment and said, “My understanding mostly comes from books; my insights into my own Spirit are not deep, or rather, non-existent.”
Since he was humbly asking for advice, there was no need to show off.
His limited understanding was truly not presentable.
Chen Xin was not surprised; after all, many Douluo didn't understand their own Spirit well enough.
How old was he?
Chen Xin said, “Spirit varies from person to person; even the same Spirit will derive different characteristics in different people.”
“Take the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, for example.”
“They have multiple branches such as lightning, fire, and pure strength.”
“The Clear Sky Hammer and Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda are also the same.”
“Spirit will undergo subtle or significant changes according to different people.”
“This is what is called variation.”
“This variation is not accidental, but inevitable; it’s just a matter of the magnitude of change.”
“There are no two Spirits that are absolutely identical in the World.”
Li Tian’s pupils involuntarily contracted; Spirit variation was surprisingly not accidental.
This was a version he had never heard of.
Chen Xin continued, “Of course, this is just the view of our Seven Kill Sword lineage; its truth cannot be proven, because many Spirits possess hidden characteristics.”
“I told you this point to make you not focus on the surface of the Spirit.”
“If you want to understand your Spirit, you need to feel it with your heart and research it; this might lead to some unexpected discoveries.”
Hidden characteristics.
This was also something Li Tian had never heard of, but he knew it was correct; wasn't the Thousand Machine Umbrella’s ability to Fusion with other Spirits the hidden characteristic the other party spoke of?
Li Tian asked, “Then how can one discover possible hidden characteristics?”
Chen Xin shook his head.
“It varies from person to person; there is no fixed method. I was able to discover the hidden characteristics of the Seven Kill Sword because of our Seven Kill Sword lineage's Legacy.”
“Let me tell you about the manifestation and function of our Seven Kill Sword’s hidden characteristics…”
Chen Xin spoke a lot, and in great detail.
This allowed Li Tian to gradually understand the so-called hidden characteristics.
According to Chen Xin.
Their Seven Kill Sword’s initial form was just a simple, ancient longsword.
Only by comprehending Sword Intent could its hidden attribute be activated.
And Sword Intent also varied from person to person; some drew their swords for killing, some for life, and some for protection.
Different Sword Intent would also cause the Seven Kill Sword to undergo different changes.
This change was not just in form.
For example, when he initially comprehended Slaughter Sword Intent, the Seven Kill Sword was imbued with a Slaughter Sword Rhyme, undergoing its first transformation into a blood-colored longsword.
However, later, he joined the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and his mindset gradually shifted.
His sword strikes were no longer for slaughter, but for protection.
His Sword Intent and the form of the Seven Kill Sword also changed with his mindset.
Later, he progressed further.
Only after comprehending a deeper level of Sword Momentum did the Seven Kill Sword transform into its current form.
This was the hidden characteristic of the Seven Kill Sword.
Sword Heart!
Its form and characteristics would change with the wielder’s state of mind.
Either strong or weak.
It had nothing to do with the Spirit itself; it depended entirely on the wielder’s attainments in Sword Dao.
Li Tian was deep in thought.
The Thousand Machine Umbrella was not the Seven Kill Sword; its hidden characteristics could not be the same.
It seemed he would ultimately have to rely on himself.
Chen Xin said, “The Thousand Machine Umbrella’s versatility is indeed very strong; it allows you to possess countless Spirits, but it can also easily lead you astray.”
“You must remember.”
“No matter how strong other Spirits are, they are ultimately only what you have replicated, not yours. Your Spirit is only the Thousand Machine Umbrella itself.”
Li Tian fell silent.
He had already had this realization when he first discovered the hidden characteristics.
Since his Spirit Awakening.
He always thought about replicating those famous top-tier Spirits, but he forgot that the Thousand Machine Umbrella was his Spirit, his greatest asset.
What if the replicated Spirit was strong?
It was, after all, someone else’s Spirit.
Take the Seven Kill Sword, for example; not to mention the Spirit Ability and such, even the Sword Rhyme was derived because of Chen Xin.
What did that have to do with him?
Replication was just one of the characteristics of the Thousand Machine Umbrella; the replicated Spirit and Spirit Ability were merely auxiliary. The Thousand Machine Umbrella itself should be his main focus.
He had somewhat put the cart before the horse.
Seeing that Li Tian’s expression hadn’t changed much, Chen Xin understood that he had probably realized this long ago, and it was precisely for this reason that he began to research Spirit.
Perhaps.
He had already discovered the hidden characteristics of the Thousand Machine Umbrella, but his comprehension was not deep enough.
Chen Xin thought for a moment and said, “Since you have started researching Spirit, it means you have already discovered the problem. I suggest you temporarily abandon other Spirits.”
“Only by devoting all your energy to the Thousand Machine Umbrella can you truly understand it.”
“The replicated Spirits won’t disappear. It’s not too late to borrow the power of other Spirits once you feel you sufficiently understand your own Spirit.”
Li Tian bowed and said, “Thank you, Senior, for your guidance!”
Although he couldn't provide a specific method, he brought significant inspiration to Li Tian.
Especially the characteristics of the Seven Kill Sword.
It wasn’t just the Thousand Machine Umbrella that had hidden characteristics, which indicated that hidden characteristics had their own meaning of existence.
“No worries!”
Chen Xin waved his hand and continued, “In that case, it’s not suitable to continue teaching you Sword Dao. However, everything returns to its origin. Next, I will put aside sword techniques and try my best to help you comprehend what the Dao is.”
What is the Dao?
Goodness.
Those three simple words directly elevated the prestige of the Douluo World; it was as if he had Transmigration not to the Douluo World, but to the Primordial World.
Truly worthy of being a cultural Douluo.
“Grandpa Sword, Li Tian, stop talking, come eat.”
Ning Rongrong stood at the doorway and called out.
“Let’s go!”
Chen Xin patted Li Tian’s shoulder and walked towards the castle.
Li Tian quickly followed.
Dinner was very sumptuous, and Ning Rongrong, like an adult, kept putting food on Li Tian’s plate.
Afterward, she would ask him how it was with expectant eyes.
One who didn’t know would think she had cooked those dishes and was waiting for Li Tian to praise her.
In short, she was very enthusiastic.
Li Tian also didn't refuse her enthusiasm, giving different evaluations for each dish.
Naturally, there were no bad reviews.
Chen Xin saw this scene and couldn't help but reveal a benevolent smile.