Chapter 711: A Surge in Willpower
Xiao Ze didn't immediately immerse himself in training his willpower. Instead, he spent more time pondering the Supreme Sacred Flame Visualization Method.
His initial impression wasn't wrong this technique was like a visualization based version of the Flame Devouring Art.
The method included notes on the cultivation journey and experiences of the Sacred Flame Battle Emperor, its original creator.
According to the notes, the Sacred Flame Battle Emperor began his journey by visualizing the only divine flame he personally controlled. Without the Flame Devouring Art to refine additional flames, he had to forge a different path.
The Battle Emperor sought out others who possessed divine flames, either forming alliances or paying steep prices to visit powerful factions that housed such flames. Through observing and understanding these flames, he managed to visualize and incorporate additional flames into his technique.
His cultivation was grueling, but ultimately, the Sacred Flame Battle Emperor succeeded. The day he mastered the Supreme Sacred Flame Visualization Method was the day his name resounded across the Great Thousand World.
During the catastrophic invasion of the Extraterritorial Demons, the Sacred Flame Battle Emperor earned unparalleled fame. Under his command, countless demons fell in battle, including no fewer than ten demon emperors.
Xiao Ze had heard these tales from Xuan You Formation Emperor, who held the Sacred Flame Battle Emperor in the highest regard.
Such a formidable cultivation method, capable of elevating a battle array master to the pinnacle of power, was indeed a treasure beyond measure.
Even in its incomplete state missing the method for fusing divine flames this technique alone was worth billions of Sovereign Spiritual Liquid.
It offered a direct path toward becoming a Heavenly Sovereign.
After contemplating it for a long time, Xiao Ze finally rubbed his temples in mild fatigue. He had a clear understanding of the visualization method and its intricacies.
Ironically, in its incomplete form, the technique was better suited to Xiao Ze. He resolved to master it no matter what.
"In the mind's domain, visualize a sacred flame, then immerse one's will into it, tempering it through the flame's purifying essence…"
"Each time you merge an additional flame, your will undergoes a profound rebirth, becoming stronger and more refined!"
Xiao Ze was awestruck by the transformative potential of merging flames.
Though the process seemed simple, merging two flames was fraught with danger, comparable to physically combining two divine flames in reality.
During the fusion, the will must remain embedded within the flames, enduring the devastating power of their clash.
The process was akin to being destroyed and reborn within a cycle of fire.
Such repeated rebirths through destruction would forge an indomitable willpower.
However, since Xiao Ze lacked the method for merging flames, he couldn't experience this profound transformation firsthand.
Taking a deep breath, Xiao Ze settled his mind, emptied his thoughts, and followed the visualization method's instructions. He began to visualize the Primal Emperor Flame in his mental space.
Cultivating the technique required an exceptional affinity for fire, something Xiao Ze possessed in abundance. He was intimately familiar with the Primal Emperor Flame, which had accompanied him since his weakest days, growing alongside him to its current might.
Yet, despite his efforts, his brows furrowed, and he opened his eyes with frustration.
"Could the problem be with the incomplete method?"
He began to suspect the technique itself. Despite his familiarity with the Primal Emperor Flame, each visualization vanished like a rootless shadow.
Even after meticulously following the steps outlined in the technique, his efforts yielded no results.
"Over a hundred attempts, and the flame still dissipates like smoke... Where is the problem?"
He combed through his attempts, comparing them with the visualization methods described in the original novel's protagonist's journey. The Nine Tribulations Thunder Prison Visualization Method, though different in form, shared the same principles visualizing an object to temper the willpower.
But Xiao Ze was stuck at the very first step: stabilizing the flame within his mental space.
He had even tried combining the first two steps, immediately immersing his willpower into the flame as soon as he visualized it. Yet, the result remained unchanged the flame dissipated before he could make progress.
Refusing to give up, Xiao Ze shifted his focus inward, determined to uncover the root cause.
As he contemplated the issue, his thoughts turned to the Primal Emperor Flame.
"In essence, the flame is tied to the World Tree... How can I visualize the flame while ignoring its source?"
A sudden realization dawned upon him.
He entered the Primal Space, gazing at the towering World Tree that seemed to support the heavens themselves. A spark of clarity flickered in his mind.
"I see now. If I want to visualize the flame, I must also include the World Tree as its foundation!"
Acting on this insight, Xiao Ze tried again.
Within the golden expanse of the Primal Space, his soul essence radiated a faint spiritual glow.
Calming his mind, he began the visualization process anew. This time, a radiant golden tree took shape within his mental domain. Upon its branches burned the Primal Emperor Flame, merging seamlessly with the visualization.
To his amazement, the tree rooted itself firmly within his mental space.
What surprised Xiao Ze even more was that his will seemed to integrate naturally with the visualized World Tree, allowing him to tap into its nourishing properties.
"This... The visualized World Tree is nurturing my willpower, just like the real one strengthens my soul!"
The realization filled him with excitement. His willpower was growing steadily, becoming more refined and resilient, just as his soul had when it bonded with the World Tree.
"Though I've deviated from the original method, this version is undeniably better suited to me!"
The flames of determination burned brighter than ever in Xiao Ze's heart as he embraced this personalized path toward mastering the Supreme Sacred Flame Visualization Method.
(End of Chapter )
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