Chapter 850: Chapter 850: Going Against the Current

The secret techniques others cultivate all originate from Secret Spirits, and corresponding Secret Realms are certain to exist.

However, the Secret Technique of One cultivated by Chen Guan is human-made, so whether a corresponding Secret Realm exists is hard to say. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Chen Guan has sensed for so long yet hasn’t felt the existence of a Secret Realm, which seems to be a very bad omen.

If a corresponding Secret Realm doesn’t exist at all, Chen Guan doesn’t know how to continue advancing in his level.

Even if a corresponding Secret Realm exists, having sensed for so long with no feeling whatsoever, by normal theories, such a Secret Realm would likely belong to the weaker category of Secret Realms.

Having come this far, Chen Guan couldn’t possibly give up now; he could only continue operating the Secret Technique of One, hoping to sense the corresponding Secret Realm.

Day after day passed, and Chen Guan had been in the desert for nearly a month without sensing the existence of a Secret Realm.

This made him almost certain that the Secret Technique of One might not have a corresponding Secret Realm at all.

"If that’s truly the case, how should I continue on this path?" Chen Guan had no choice but to face this issue head-on.

Previously, he could still hold onto a fluke mindset, but now it seems he must start preparing for the worst.

Should he now change his secret technique? Switch to a Secret God Quality secret technique to complete the eight awakenings, and then return to cultivating the Secret Technique of One.

That seems like a path, just switching techniques midway doesn’t seem to affect significantly.

But Chen Guan knew in his heart, if the awakened Secret Realm and the Secret Technique of One are not correspondingly related, it would cause some delay or even incompatibility in its enhancement to himself.

It might be fine ordinarily, but in a life-and-death struggle with a master, this would become a huge hidden danger.

"Since the Emperor Ancestor could create the Secret Technique of One, why can’t I open a corresponding Secret Realm?" If the corresponding Secret Realm exists, no matter how difficult, I will break through it. If it doesn’t, I will create one myself." Chen Guan resolved, abandoning the thought of changing techniques, to follow one path to the end.

This path is tough to walk, but Chen Guan has no other choice.

He no longer has the time or opportunity to start over; he must continue.

Besides, without the Secret Technique of One, with his foundation, it is also difficult to contend with the Ancestral Court and the Ten Great Families, which is not what he wants.

Chen Guan repeatedly operated the Secret Technique of One, perceiving the mysterious aspects of the technique.

Some things cannot be accomplished by sheer will alone. Chen Guan truly had no ideas, so he thought of a way to teleport back to the Divine Land, home.

Chen Guan explained to Chen Xinghe the problems he’s encountered recently and the predicament he’s currently in.

After quietly listening, Chen Xinghe asked Chen Guan a few questions, then pondered deeply.

"Speaking of which, I, as a father, am truly ashamed; not only can I not help you, but also because of my affairs, you’ve had to tread a more difficult path." Chen Xinghe said.

"Why say such things? Aren’t we doing quite well now?" Chen Guan frowned.

Chen Xinghe smiled and said, "Just seeing your current achievements makes me happy, so I just expressed that feeling."

"Previously, I didn’t teach you anything because what I know has a strong personal style. Even if you only learn a bit, others would see the connection to me at a glance, which would just burden you."

"But now you’ve become opposed to the Ancestral Court, so those things don’t matter as much. Moreover, you’ve grown up, able to distinguish right from wrong, knowing what can and can’t be done; my things, it’s time I passed them to you."

"When I was your age, I hadn’t yet achieved what you have, so whether what I have can help you or how much it can help, I can’t say, you need to judge for yourself."

"So, what exactly are the things you’re referring to?" Chen Guan asked.

"Naturally, it’s the composite skills and secret techniques. Now giving them to you is useless. Besides, as a cripple, that’s all I can offer you." Chen Xinghe said.

"You managed to penetrate the Ancestral Court with composite skills, so these skills must be of great use." Chen Guan said.

"Not necessarily, since the composite skills I created are quite unique and not necessarily useful to everyone." Chen Xinghe said, lowering his voice, and then explained his composite skill formulas and cultivation methods to Chen Guan.

After ensuring Chen Guan memorized everything, Chen Xinghe began seriously, "Strictly speaking, I’m just someone with a bit of luck and wits, not a truly powerful person; my research on top-level power is very limited."

"If you ask me how to make the Secret Technique of One sense the Secret Realm or even how to create a Secret Realm yourself, I might disappoint you, as I don’t understand these questions myself."

Chen Xinghe stopped Chen Guan from speaking with a wave of his hand, smiling, "But your father isn’t entirely useless; at least in terms of composite skills, even up to today, my things are still somewhat distinctive."

"Everything in this world operates according to laws; there’s a way and a trace for everything. Although I don’t know how to connect to a Secret Realm, I can tell you, if you go about creating composite skills, which is also innovation, maybe the two might have some connections, and you might gain some inspiration from it."

"Dad, you’re being overly modest here. Your composite skills aren’t just unique but almost overturned that heavenly seat at the Ancestral Court." Chen Guan laughed.

"Hahaha, nearly is far from actual. I only defeated the Ancestral Court, didn’t defeat the Ten Great Families, much less the Ten Celestial Kings; I hope you can go further than me." Chen Xinghe patted Chen Guan’s shoulder, "Son, I can give you little but hope these experiences help you."

With that, Chen Xinghe started teaching Chen Guan how to create composite skills.

Chen Guan knew composite skills are a profound subject requiring systematic study, as the combinations between various secret techniques involve many secrets and taboos.

Unless possessing a bug-level ability like the Ultimate of the Infinite, randomly using more than two secret skills often leads to conflict, harming oneself.

However, the Ultimate of the Infinite only allows for compatibility with different powers, whether it results in one plus one being greater than one is uncertain.

A good composite skill combines several secret skills to produce unique effects or explosively enhance power, relying on special formulas for support.

The method Chen Xinghe taught Chen Guan to create composite skills differed entirely from mainstream views and methods.

Chen Xinghe named his method of creating composite skills as "Defying Norms."