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Chapter 257 - 146: True Understanding of the Two Principles, The Escaped One

A complete Tai Chi Diagram was now formed.

"Everyone’s absorption ratio of yin and yang energy is different. Some are naturally inclined toward yang, while others have a constitution that favors yin. This is determined by your innate talent and spiritual nature."

"But as this diagram shows, solitary yin cannot give birth, and lone yang cannot grow. Within yin, there is yang, and within yang, there is yin."

"When cultivating this technique, if the two energies are not balanced, it will lead to an imbalance. In mild cases, your Qi and Blood will become disordered. In severe cases, it will damage your foundation, with far-reaching consequences."

"Before you formally attempt to guide qi into your bodies, you must all come forward and test your affinity for Yin Yang Source Energy."

"Only by knowing your own inclination can you consciously adjust the ratio of qi you draw in during your future cultivation to strive for balance."

"As for those of you who practice other Cultivation Techniques and do not intend to switch, you don’t need to come up."

As he spoke, Lin Hanshan retrieved an ancient bronze Array Plate from beneath the lectern.

The Array Plate was no bigger than his palm, its surface inscribed with a Tai Chi Diagram identical to the one on the board.

The moment Lin Hanshan finished speaking, a stir went through the crowd below. Everyone wanted to be the first to go up and be tested.

Lin Hanshan’s eyes narrowed, and an invisible aura of authority emanated from him.

The crowd, which had been stirring with anticipation just a moment ago, instantly fell silent. One by one, they obediently formed a long line.

Lin Ye noticed that Dongfang Zhen, Zhang Daoxuan, Wei Shuying, and two other youths with composed auras hadn’t moved. They remained seated.

Dongfang Zhen shrugged at Lin Ye and silently mouthed, "My family’s is good enough, but I still learned a lot from today’s lesson."

Zhang Daoxuan also nodded slightly in agreement.

All techniques stemmed from the same fundamental principles; there was no harm in learning from a wide range of sources.

At that moment, a young man at the front of the line nervously walked up to the Array Plate.

"Place your hand on it and circulate your Qi and Blood with all your might."

Lin Hanshan instructed, his face devoid of expression.

The young man did as he was told, his face quickly turning beet red from the effort.

As his Qi and Blood flowed into it, the Tai Chi Double Fish on the bronze Array Plate began to slowly light up.

But the light was somewhat dim. After a long struggle, neither of the two fish could be completely filled.

A moment later, two lines of numbers appeared on a small light screen on the side of the Array Plate.

Yin: 34.67%

Yang: 41.22%

The young man stared at the numbers, stunned. He asked in confusion, "Mr. Lin, why... why don’t these add up to one hundred percent?"

Lin Hanshan glanced at him, his voice flat.

"The Great Dao encompasses fifty, but the workings of heaven account for forty-nine, with one forever beyond reach."

"With the two energies of yin and yang, not only must you pursue balance, but you must also understand that there is no absolute perfection in this world."

"No one cultivating this technique has ever been able to reach the perfect state where their yin and yang affinities total one hundred percent."

"Your total absorption rate for yin and yang energy is 75.89%, which is considered acceptable. The remaining twenty-something percent is not something that can be obtained through human effort."

"If, one day, someone can cause both the yin and yang numbers to reach the peak of forty-nine, they would be at the apex of this world!"

The crowd below only half-understood what they were hearing, but they all felt it was something profound.

Next, the testing continued.

"Yin: 68.13%, Yang: 12.55%! The imbalance between yin and yang is too great. This technique is not fated for you. Forcing it would bring more harm than good! Next!"

A young man, whose face had gone from elation to shock in an instant, was unceremoniously dismissed by Lin Hanshan.

"Yin: 23.44%, Yang: 24.01%! Although it’s relatively balanced, your total affinity is less than fifty percent. Your talent is too poor! Cultivating this technique will get you half the results for twice the effort. You’d be better off finding a suitable Profound-rank, high-grade Cultivation Technique. Next!"

Another young man retreated to the side, his head hanging in dejection.

Seeing this, the hearts of many people still waiting in line began to pound with anxiety.

No one had expected that a Cultivation Technique would be so selective!

Even if you wanted to cultivate it, you might not even be qualified!

This was even more despairing than being unable to defeat the puppets.

The line grew shorter and shorter, and soon, it was Lin Ye’s turn.

He calmly walked forward and gently placed his palm on the cool bronze Array Plate.

Following Lin Hanshan’s instructions, Lin Ye began to circulate the Qi and Blood within his body.

Surging Qi and Blood flowed down his arm and into the Array Plate.

Lin Hanshan, who had been resting with his eyes closed as if indifferent to everything, felt his eyelid suddenly twitch.

The Tai Chi Double Fish on the bronze Array Plate, which had only been faintly glowing before, seemed to be infused with infinite energy the moment Lin Ye’s palm touched it!

HUMMM!

A black and white radiance shot toward the heavens!

The two swimming fish, representing the energies of yin and yang, were no longer struggling to light up. Instead, they were filled in an instant with unstoppable momentum!

The dazzling light was so brilliant it illuminated the entire Martial Arts Hall in stark black and white!

"This...!"

"What’s happening?!"

"It’s full! Both sides are completely full!"

The entire hall erupted in an uproar!

Everyone—whether they were still in line, had finished their test, or had already been eliminated—stared with wide eyes at the Array Plate in front of Lin Ye, which was now radiating an unprecedented light.

Even Dongfang Zhen and Zhang Daoxuan, who had remained seated the whole time, shot to their feet, their faces etched with astonishment.

Under the shocked gazes of everyone present, the light screen on the side of the Array Plate flickered a few times before finally displaying two lines of numbers that plunged the entire hall into a dead silence.

Yin: 100%

Yang: 100%

Lin Hanshan’s face, usually as placid as an old well, was now slack-jawed. His cloudy eyes were filled with a horror and disbelief that overturned a century of his martial arts knowledge.