This was a state he had reached in the past. It was the Art of Picture Creation which helped him clear his heart. The method taught to him by Dao Ocean was one that Su Ming was unable learn well, but if it was just about forgetting himself, he could achieve it using another method.

He would clear his mind, then focus it on his soul to fuse them together, thereby forgetting everything about himself. This was what was meant by focusing!

This sort of focus could allow him to gather all the power in his body into one single spot to prevent it from spreading outwards when it erupted. It was similar to painting. If he did not focus and clear his heart of other thoughts, he could not draw.

At that moment, Su Ming did not see the Ancient G.o.d's incoming punch and did not hear the light gasp of surprise from the ancient voice. He forgot everything by immersing himself in the canvas. The instant the Ancient G.o.d's fist came cras.h.i.+ng on him, he raised his right hand with all his willpower and drew one line in s.p.a.ce with his index finger.

That one stroke was like a hook, an arc…

It crashed against the incoming Ancient G.o.d's fist in s.p.a.ce.

Booming sounds echoed through the entire galaxy. Su Ming's fingertip shattered. His hand, arm, body, and the canvas all crumbled at that moment.

However, the Ancient G.o.d with seven stars did not move back. Instead, during that moment, his huge fist turned into ashes along with his arm and whole body. Only his head remained to fall back. He might not have died, but the shock which appeared on his face showed how shaken his soul was. He could not imagine how the person who had struggled greatly when fighting against the black-robed man… could make his huge body crumble with just one light swing. The price for it might have been instant death, but to him, this was still unbelievable.

"This is quite a good method. It helped you to gather eight-tenths of your power. All living beings in the universe except for those in Death Realm are unable to have absolutely none of their power spill out but gather in one spot.

"You have already exceeded my expectations by being able to gather eight-tenths of your power. Next, I will tell you how to gain an epiphany in regards to the power of tremors.

"Based on what I have learned from the body of the Ancient G.o.d before you, the power of tremors is a form of resistance as well as dissolution. It is just like how you would stir up ripples when you throw a stone into a puddle.

"If you gathered all of your power together, you would not be able to see ripples. However, there would still be deterrent forces. Focusing your power so that it will not spill out is turning your power into a sharp force!

"Rebound is the third form of power formed the instant the power you send out crashes against this deterrent force!

"This is a form of power utilization, and it's not that complicated. They say it is celestial origin, but that is just the cultivators from the other worlds not understanding what they do and giving it a mysterious name. Based on my memories, this utilization of power is common knowledge…"

As the ancient voice resounded in s.p.a.ce, the area around Su Ming reversed and returned to the moment before. The Ancient G.o.d's fist came charging towards him once more.

"This time, do not choose to forget everything. Instead, treat yourself as a mountain and regard him as a mortal with slightly greater physical strength. Think of him as a mortal using his strength to push a mountain, and the amount of force he uses will be rebounded back to him in the exact same amount.

"This is what the outsiders call the 'celestial origin of tremors'. The difficulty in it lies in you having to deliver multiple rebounds, but nine is not the limit. They say that nine is the limit because these cultivators from the other worlds do not understand it… In truth, there is a fourth form of utilization of power. It is called borrowing power to strike back[1]."

Su Ming grew more confused with every word spoken by the ancient voice. He felt that what the voice said was logical, but at the same time that he could not wrap his head around it.

The ancient voice sighed softly.

"Oh well. Observe carefully."

After the last words, Su Ming's body shuddered. He could sense a will descending on it and seizing control over it while turning him into an observer. He could no longer control the body, but he could see everything even more clearly.

Soon after, Su Ming saw the will which descended on the body take a step forward while controlling it, charging straight towards the Ancient G.o.d's fist coming at them. He instantly closed in, and at the instant he came into contact with the fist, the body stopped and turned his back towards the Ancient G.o.d. He raised his right hand and struck his chest fiercely.

"A person's back is the thickest part of the body. It is also the spot which can suffer the greatest impact. Due to its thickness, the rebound will be even more distinct. Observe well," the voice said in Su Ming's head.

The instant the Ancient G.o.d's fist rammed against the back, it was as if both parties had delivered a punch with the body acting as the center!

Su Ming could clearly see a destructive power charge into the body when the palm struck his chest. At the same moment, the destructive power from the Ancient G.o.d's fist behind him also rushed into him. The two forces crashed against each other, then tumbled backwards together. This led to the right hand of the body controlled by the will to bounce off the chest. The Ancient G.o.d behind him shuddered and took a few staggering steps backwards. Once he coughed up blood, his right hand was completely crushed.

Yet strangely, the internal structures of the body Su Ming had used did not suffer much damage. It only trembled.

"Do you understand now? When two forces collide, it does not necessarily mean ruin. There is also a possibility of dissolution and retreat. These are tremors.

"Causing multiple tremors is also easy. Observe well."

When the ancient voice echoed again, Su Ming saw the body controlled by the will turning around to take a swift step forward. The Ancient G.o.d with seven stars let out an enraged roar. There was shock on his face as he threw a swift punch with his left hand.

However, the instant the punch landed on the body controlled by the will, Su Ming saw it moving backwards, as if he was going along with the flow of the punch coming towards him. Since his speed and the speed of the fist were the same, he did not suffer much damage. Once the force of the ancient G.o.d's punch faded, the body moved forward, and as if he was borrowing the power from the punch, he struck the Ancient G.o.d's fist with his palm.

Bang!

The Ancient G.o.d shuddered and was forced back. His left arm shattered, and madness appeared on his face. At the instant he was forced back, he threw his head back and let out a roar that shook the entire galaxy.

At the same time, one of the stars on the Ancient G.o.d's brows shattered, then another. When four of them shattered in succession, the destruction stopped. The remaining three stars were left incredibly dull.

When the roar which paid the price of the four stars rang out, the galaxy collapsed, the universe shattered, and countless cultivators beneath them collapsed from the tremors.

Even Su Ming's body was sent tumbling backwards and crumbled

"Ancient G.o.ds, they're mysterious existences. I can decipher their power… but it is difficult for me to completely understand their inborn ability on a short notice, but as I continue studying it, why do I find something familiar? It is as if a familiar existence has created… the Ancient G.o.ds!"

Translator's Note:

1. Borrowing power to strike back: The Tai Chi self-defense principle. You can't seem to hit them, and they seem to never use any sort of strength when they hit back, but it packs a punch and makes you feel out of breath when they hit back. It also hurts when they hit your solar plexus; it hurts like a b*tch.