Chapter 25: First Glimpse of Yin-Yang Laws

Chapter 25: First Glimpse of Yin-Yang Laws

Time flew by, and a week passed like the fleeting wind. Yet, during this period, Xiao Chen did not sit idle. Day and night, he immersed himself in the study of the Holy Martial Scripture, tirelessly pushing the limits of his comprehension.

It was a calm morning. Birds sang sweet melodies, their voices weaving through the distance, mingling with the faint chatter of the waking city. The golden rays of the rising sun bathed the Xiao Family estate in a warm, gentle glow. Though ancient and weathered by time, the vast compound radiated a quiet majesty—rooftops glistened with dew, and jade-green tiles shimmered softly under the morning light. Yet beneath that calm surface, the legacy of a declining clan still lingered like a shadow.

Within Xiao Chen's humble courtyard, a figure sat silently at the center of an empty room. He was seated cross-legged in a perfect lotus position, his posture straight and steady, as if sculpted from stone. He was dressed in blue robes with intricate light blue design. Beneath him, an intricate array pulsed faintly, drawing the spiritual essence—iQ of Heaven and Earth—from the surrounding world.

Xiao Chen remained unmoving. His expression was tranquil, as calm and smooth as a still mountain stream. Around him, streams of spiritual energy swirled like silken threads, carrying with them a sacred aura—one that defied mortal comprehension.

Resting upon his crossed legs was a mysterious book, floating a few inches above his lap. Its surface shimmered with ever-shifting runes, constantly twisting and rearranging themselves as if alive. Pale golden energy enveloped the book, dancing with ethereal grace. Upon closer inspection, one would see complex Yin-Yang runic patterns flowing harmoniously within the golden light.

This was the Holy Martial Scripture.

Xiao Chen sat still, his breathing slow, his mind entirely focused. His aura pulsed in rhythm with the Yin-Yang Dao, resonating faintly with the heavens above.

Suddenly, his eyes snapped open—deep black orbs calm and unwavering, yet within them flashed a sharp glint of insight. A faint smile tugged at his lips as he slowly clenched his fists.

Days of meditation without food, without rest—and yet, the results were beyond expectations.

A soft laugh escaped his lips, low but filled with satisfaction.

"Perhaps it is because of my compatibility with this scripture… or maybe my heightened perception and comprehension abilities… Either way, the gains over these three days have been tremendous."

His voice was soft but steady, filled with confidence.

"I now have a clear vision of the Yin-Yang Laws. What remains is to comprehend them fully and conquer their essence."

He took a deep breath, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.

"The Law of Light and Darkness."

"The Law of Unity and Duality."

"The Law of Chaos and Balance."

"These are the first three levels of the Yin-Yang Laws recorded within the Holy Martial Scripture."

A sense of awe colored his expression as he recalled each concept.

"The First Level—Light and Darkness—focuses on amplifying the Yin-Yang elements within me, refining and empowering their force."

"The Second Level—Unity and Duality—teaches the combination of opposites, merging light and darkness into one, enhancing their potential to an unimaginable degree."

"The Third Level—Chaos and Balance—is the pinnacle. It involves harnessing the wild, untamed elemental energies of nature. By creating transformative change through chaos and balancing it with my Yin-Yang Affinity, I can truly master the elements."

A deep, satisfied smile spread across his face.

"With the Heavenly Refining Art assisting me, this path might just be within reach…"

His fingers brushed against the floating scripture reverently, feeling the pulsing life within the golden runes.

"Currently… I've only just broken through into Small Success in the First Level—the Law of Light and Darkness." Xiao Chen exhaled slowly. "But this is only the beginning… The road ahead is still long."

In the vast Great Martial World, mastery was not a simple matter. Comprehension was divided into five levels—Initial Comprehension, Small Success, Large Success, Perfection, and Assimilation.

And Xiao Chen knew… to stand at the summit, he had to walk this path step by step, conquering each level—no shortcuts, no mercy.

But in his heart, he felt no fear. Only excitement. Only resolve.

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As Xiao Chen was rejoicing over his current comprehension, a sudden knock echoed from outside his door.

"Who could that be this early?" Xiao Chen muttered.

Knock! Knock!! Knock!!!

The knocking grew louder and more impatient.

Xiao Chen calmly retrieved the Holy Martial Scripture, but he was in no hurry. Rising from his cultivation position, he crossed over to a secluded corner of his room where an old, worn drawer sat quietly. He opened it gently and placed the sacred scripture inside.

Forming a hand seal, Xiao Chen summoned a shimmering runic symbol that descended slowly and fused with the drawer. In an instant, the entire structure became faint—seemingly fading from existence.

"Hmm… This Spirit Sealing Runic Symbol is truly useful. I should study more of these runic arts," he mused before turning toward the main door.

By this time, the pounding on the door was so loud it shook the entire house.

"Who the hell is that…?" Xiao Chen grumbled as he calmly approached the door. Pulling it open, he was immediately greeted by the sight of an angry beauty.

Before him stood Xiao Rongyu—golden-haired, slender, and jade-like. Her beautiful physique radiated natural charm, but it was her amber eyes—burning with an unnatural, almost fiery heat—that caught his attention.

"Rong?" Xiao Chen raised an eyebrow, his irritation fading into confusion. "What are you doing here?"

As if that question was the last straw, the temperature around them suddenly spiked. Xiao Rongyu's aura flared as she snapped, "What am I doing here? Are you seriously feigning ignorance to play with me? It's been one whole week already!"

She pouted in frustration, her fists clenched tightly.

"Huh? One week?" Xiao Chen blinked, seemingly unfazed by the heat radiating from her body.

"Impossible…" she gasped, staring at him in disbelief. "I told you not to forget! And you did! Are you really my Brother Chen?" Her eyes narrowed with suspicion.

Xiao Chen sighed, his face softening. "Calm down, Rong. I was immersed too deeply in cultivation… I lost track of time. I'm sorry."

His apology was sincere, his head lowering slightly with a bitter smile.

Xiao Rongyu froze.

For a moment, she couldn't believe her ears. Since when did this cold and indifferent Xiao Chen know how to apologize? A strange feeling stirred in her heart, but she quickly pushed it aside.

She sighed deeply. "I just… I don't understand you. You're already a prodigy. As long as you cultivate normally, breaking through to the Martial King Realm is only a matter of time. You even have the potential to reach the Martial Monarch Realm. No… your potential is infinite…" her voice trailed off, carrying a hint of admiration.

Xiao Chen's expression darkened slightly. His eyes grew cold as he met her gaze, a powerful will burning within his deep black pupils.

"Power gained too easily breeds arrogance… If I follow that path, I'll never live up to my true potential." His voice was firm, his words steady. "What I seek is not merely to reach the Martial Monarch Realm, or even the Martial Emperor Realm."

Xiao Rongyu trembled as she heard what came next.

For a moment, her breath caught in her throat. The sheer weight of his words crashed down on her heart like a heavy stone. She had always known Xiao Chen was special… but this was different. This wasn't the ambition of a genius—it was the resolve of a man aiming to defy the heavens themselves. Her chest tightened, and for the first time, she felt a faint sense of distance… as though the young man standing before her was already walking a path far beyond her reach.

"I seek to reach the pinnacle of all Martial Arts. To advance beyond the Mortal Realms. To ascend to the Immortal Realm. To conquer Immortality itself… comprehend the Heavenly Dao… and transcend Supremacy."

The air grew heavy.

Xiao Rongyu stood frozen, her mind struggling to grasp the weight of his words.

Ascend beyond the Mortal Realms? Conquer Immortality? Comprehend the Heavenly Dao? Transcend Supremacy?

Was this ambition… or madness?

Yet, as she gazed into his eyes—those unwavering eyes burning with unshakable resolve—she felt it.

He wasn't dreaming. He meant every word.

For a long moment, awkward silence hung between them.

Finally, Xiao Rongyu coughed lightly, forcing a smile to ease the heavy atmosphere. "Anyway… let's go. We're heading to the Mystic Beast Forest today."

Xiao Chen gave a silent, indifferent nod—but deep down, excitement stirred in his heart.

"Just what I need… the perfect test to see how far I've truly come…"