Since the dawn of time, countless sages and predecessors have explored the Dao and principles between heaven and earth, carving out one great path after another.
Yin Yang and Five Elements, cause and effect, impermanence, life and creation, fate and reincarnation...
This undoubtedly makes it easier for future generations when reaching for the sky, yet at the same time makes the path of enlightenment and achieving Dao narrower and narrower.
No matter if one's talent surpasses that of predecessors, since the road has already been walked, it's nearly impossible for later ones to bring forth innovation...
It's not that the present is inferior to the past, but rather the predecessors block the way.
Some prodigies excel in the Path of Water and Fire, yet predecessors have long opened heaven and earth with water and fire.
Some prodigies excel in the Path of Thunder, yet prior ones have long established paths for thunder, lightning, roar, and so forth.
