Chapter 33: The Great Way of The Buddha.

As for the so-called 'genius,' he reappeared once more atop his cave, which was located a thousand kilometers away from the mountain. His mastery over Spirit Force control was impeccable, allowing him to conceal his presence effectively during the leap. This ensured he went unnoticed by the cultivators scouring the area.

The genius in question was none other than Yun Che himself. After taking two leaps with Jasmine, he had finally reached his intended destination. The Hollow's mask had automatically disengaged upon his arrival near the waterfall, signaling that his five minutes of enhanced power had expired. Despite this, he still retained his Bankai form as he touched down near the waterfall.

"What was that movement technique? It felt incredibly fast, much like flash step, and allowed you to cover vast distances. Can you explain it?" Jasmine inquired just as Yun Che released his grip on her.

"Oh, that? Well, that was Sonido," he replied casually.

"Sonido?" Jasmine questioned, unfamiliar with the term.

"Yes, it's called 'Sound Ceremony' in your language. Sonido is a movement technique exclusive to Hollows, cultivated to achieve high-speed travel. It matches flash step in terms of speed but covers tremendous distances. Flash step can accomplish the same, but it requires multiple jumps to do so. Sonido, on the other hand, spans the entire distance in a single leap, though it demands intense focus to reach your desired location. Flash step doesn't necessitate such concentration and is easier to execute. Personally, I prefer using flash step during battles, reserving Sonido for long-distance travel. To use Sonido, I must be in Hollow mode," he explained.

"Impressive. I have another question. When Hoyuu took control of your body, he used a beam-type attack that was powerful enough to destroy the dragon's fireball. He referred to it as your technique. Do you know this move?" Jasmine asked, her curiosity piqued by Hoyuu's so-called signature move.

"Ah, that one. You're referring to 'Cero,'" Yun Che answered, understanding her query.

"Your world seems to favor these cryptic names," Jasmine remarked, finding the nomenclature rather perplexing. Shunpo, Sonido, Bankai, Shikai, and now Cero—these terms were enough to make her head spin.

"Hahaha, that's just how it is. Hoyuu used Cero, also known as Hollow Flash. Like Sonido, it's an exclusive skill of the Hollows. Only a Hollow who has achieved the Spirit Profound Realm can utilize these techniques. They can be quite lethal if wielded by the wrong hands," Yun Che explained, shedding light on the esoteric terminology.

Jasmine couldn't help but feel curious about the technique. She briefly considered learning it but ultimately abandoned the idea. Becoming a Hollow just to master a skill didn't sit well with her. She shook her head, dismissing the notion.

"Shouldn't you deactivate that Bankai of yours? Isn't it straining?" Jasmine asked, trying to conceal her concern.

However, Yun Che seemed unfazed, as if the Bankai imposed no strain on him whatsoever. "Tensa Zangetsu doesn't strain my body; it enhances it. I'd like to leave it on a little longer to get accustomed to it. Besides, I prefer Tensa Zangetsu. It makes my body feel lighter."

"It's a good thing your sword is light. It's much better for combat than its earlier release form," she commented, eyeing the sword in his hand.

"Light, you say? Try holding it," Yun Che offered Tensa Zangetsu to Jasmine, who accepted it.

However, as she grasped the sword, she was taken aback. How could he carry this thing? It felt as heavy as a ton, perhaps even more. This sword was heavier than those gigantic swords she had seen. He fought the dragon while carrying this? After struggling for a moment, she promptly returned the sword to him.

"Yes, it's incredibly heavy. Thankfully, my cultivation allows me to handle it. I might seek out a technique to enhance my arm strength further. If Tensa Zangetsu were as light as a feather, I could potentially use more techniques with it," Yun Che mused.

Jasmine contemplated for a moment before saying, "Yuuki, it seems that such a technique could be beneficial for you. Considering your proficiency with heavy swords like Zangetsu and your Bankai, I might share this technique with you to aid in your battles. It can upgrade your body to the level of saints and grant you greater control over your heavy skills."

Yun Che's eyes widened upon hearing her offer. Could it be...?

"I am going to impart another art to you, bestowed upon us by the gods. This technique can only be mastered by heavy sword users, which you are. It's known as..." Jasmine paused for dramatic effect, and Yun Che eagerly awaited her answer.

"The Great Way of the Buddha," she finally revealed.

Yun Che's heart raced with excitement. She was offering him the opportunity to advance his body cultivation, which had been stuck at the True Profound Realm. Moreover, it was one of the skill he was waiting for. The Great Way of the Buddha, one of the original Yun Che's skill. He had been eager to break through this bottleneck for six months and he was waiting for the day Jasmine offered the skill to him. Additionally, he needed to address his spirit force depletion issues. With this technique, he could use numerous skills during battle, which felt almost like cheating.

"This skill originally belonged to my brother," Jasmine continued, "but your determination and recklessness remind me of him. He also cultivated with a heavy sword, so it's only right that I bestow this art upon you."

"All right, when can I begin?" Yun Che asked eagerly. He refrained from asking about Jasmine's brother or her real name, preferring to let her share that information at her own pace.

"I can impart the 'Tome of the Great Way of the Buddha' directly into your mind. Whether you can comprehend it depends on you," she explained as she touched his forehead. Yun Che felt a flood of knowledge pouring into his mind from the tome.

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[Ding... Discovered 'Tome of the Great Way of the Buddha.' This art allows the host to transform their body into the form of the Rage God.]

[This art comprises 12 stages, but the host can only cultivate up to stage 6. The next stage becomes available once the host surpasses level 200.]

[Cultivate?]

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"Hell yeah, I am! This solves my spirit force depletion and HP regeneration issues. I've been waiting for this for six months, and I'm not giving up now." Yun Che shouted in excitement.

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[Ding… Congratulations on cultivating 'The Great Way of the Buddha.']

[Ding... First stage attained. Host's current body cultivation is at the fifth stage of the True Profound Realm.

Current mastery: 95% (To achieve full mastery, host's body must reach Grand Perfection of the True Profound Realm.)]

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Suddenly, Yun Che's body felt invigorated. He sensed his strength increasing with each passing moment. In his inner world, a small island formed near the central large island. In an instant, a small silver pagoda materialized, roughly the size of a small building. The pagoda's silver color indicated Yun Che's mastery of the first stage of the art. He could feel these changes in his mind.

Jasmine, however, showed no surprise. Yun Che's accomplishments over the past six months had ceased to amaze her. She knew that, with the system's assistance, he could easily master this technique. Although she felt a twinge of jealousy at how swiftly he had progressed, she didn't express it. Even her brother had taken a long time to master this skill.

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[Ding... First Stage grants the following capabilities: 10% HP, Stamina, and Spirit Force regeneration every 10 minutes. Increases the host's arm strength by 10 tons.]

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[Ding… Congratulations on achieving the 'Rage God' achievement. By cultivating the Great Way of the Buddha, you have earned rewards: 100,000 XP and 1,000 SP. Your body will gain five additional levels, and you will receive an exclusive skill from the system.]

New Frame Unlocked

A Chibi version of him stand arrogantly while the surrounding NPC tried to punch him.

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"An exclusive skill?" Yun Che wondered.

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[Ding… The host has obtained the 'Status Recovery' skill. This skill allows the host to instantly recover 100% of their HP, Stamina, and Spirit Force once per day. It also removes negative buffs and regenerates lost limbs. The host can use this skill on others, but it has a cooldown period after each use.]

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"HOLY SH*T, this is OP! It may be once a day, but making a full recovery instantly? I need to reach at least Stage 10 of the Great Way of the Buddha to do that. To think I was awarded this skill, the system must really love me."

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[Ding… The system has made several modifications to The Great Way of the Buddha.]

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"Modifications?" Yun Che asked, his excitement undiminished.

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[To cultivate the Great Way of the Buddha, the host must expose themselves to harsh training environments to trigger the absorption of heaven and earth energy into their body. However, the modification now requires the host to manually trigger heaven and earth absorption by sustaining maximum damage.]

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"So, what does that mean, System?"

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[The host must endure severe beatings from significantly stronger beings to gain body cultivation experience. The stronger the opponent, the better. However, the host must be mindful of their HP.]

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"Ah, that's no surprise. I've been pummeled by Zangetsus several times. Maybe I can ask for their help again." Yun Che suggested internally but he was cut off by the system.

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[Ding… That will not work. Host's body must cultivate outside of the Jinzen. Cultivation experiences from within the Jinzen will not be counted.]

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Hearing this, he sighs in disappointment. "Chee, you're a party pooper. All right, maybe I'll find opponents at the Spirit Profound Realm to trigger the absorption. System, how do I reach Stage Two?"

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[Stage Two can be achieved once the host's body enters the Spirit Profound Realm. Full mastery of Stage Two is reached when the host's body attains Grand Perfection of the Sky Profound Realm.]

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"Hmm, that might take some time. Looks like I'll need to find someone from the Sky Profound Realm to aid my cultivation. But who's the closest candidate?" Yun Che pondered his options. Then, a bright idea pops in his head. Perhaps that person can help since his next mission was to meet that woman.

"Hmm, maybe I can ask her," he muttered with a mischievous grin.

"What are you smiling about? Is cultivating the Great Way of the Buddha that challenging?" Jasmine inquired, knowing the outcome but still wanting to hear his thoughts.

"Oh, it's nothing. Shall we return to the cave? I still have rewards to check. Oh, by the way, while I was carrying you, I didn't realize how soft your body is," he teased before activating his flash step to dart away.

"You, YUN CHE!!! I'M NOT DONE WITH YOU YET!!!" Jasmine shouted as she chased after him, disappearing into the woods while blushing.