My Synthesizer Has Talent

"The Immortal Palace," Su Qing answered without hesitation.

Yu Hu smiled.

"Why?"

"There’s no particular reason. I’ve always followed the path of Cultivation Techniques."

"For me, Dao Paths aren’t as good as Cultivation Techniques," Su Qing explained quietly.

"You won’t reconsider?"

"The Taichu Daoist Palace gives everyone a full Star Sea Era to decide which path to walk."

"I’ve already decided."

"In that case, follow me," Yu Hu said with a light chuckle.

He took out a Token, and an entrance appeared before them.

Yu Hu led the way, with Su Qing following him inside.

Inside was a vast grassland, and growing all over this grassland were books. It was incredibly abstract.

But it was indeed real.

There were quite a few living beings here as well.

But what caught Su Qing’s eye was an incredibly tall tree.

It was even taller than the Jianmu.

It was covered in markings, the markings of various Dao Paths. Su Qing saw the one belonging to the Immortal Dao Path.

"Let’s go. We’re heading to the base of this tree," Yu Hu said to Su Qing.

On the way, quite a few beings came to greet Yu Hu.

"Brother Yu Hu, long time no see! It’s been several Star Sea Eras."

"That’s right, Brother Yu Hu. What brings you to our Immortal Palace’s turf?"

"Is that a new student for the Immortal Palace behind you?"

"Another one? Looks like we won’t be seeing this student for at least a few Star Sea Eras," someone remarked with a rueful smile.

"What if this student is really strong? Or maybe they won’t be a die-hard cultivator? You never know."

"Heh, once you get in here, who wouldn’t want to seclude themselves for a few Star Sea Eras?"

"A Cultivation Technique on a Dao Path isn’t as secure as our way here."

...

Su Qing saw many students as he walked.

Most were beings of flesh and blood, greeting Yu Hu.

’It seems this Yu Hu is a Cultivator from one of the Dao Paths.’

After a round of pleasantries, Yu Hu brought Su Qing before the great tree.

"Place your hand on it."

"My hand?"

Puzzled, Su Qing reached out and touched the great tree.

Then, Su Qing felt an immeasurable amount of knowledge flood his mind.

It slowly coalesced,

transforming into a series of Dao Path markings,

arranging themselves in a specific pattern.

It formed a pattern that Su Qing couldn’t comprehend at all.

However, just because Su Qing didn’t understand, it didn’t mean the Synthesizer didn’t.

[Taichu Cultivation Method (Fragment): The method for cultivating the Taichu Dao. It uses Dao Path markings as its script and harnesses the power of the Star Sea World. By cultivating the Taichu, one can construct thousands of Taichu Daos. Through cultivation, it can evolve into the Taichu Dao Cultivation Technique that is most suitable for the Host.]

[Synthesizable]

’It’s this miraculous?’ Su Qing instantly understood the meaning behind all the Dao Path markings.

’I never thought this tree would be so powerful.’

"Alright."

"You are now a student of the Immortal Palace."

"If there’s anything you don’t understand, you can ask others for advice. Also, every Star Sea Era, a powerful individual will come here to give a special lecture."

"Alternatively, you can search for books here and look them up yourself. Just call out, and the relevant books will come to you."

Yu Hu left.

Leaving Su Qing standing there alone.

He silently looked at the somewhat abstract grassland around him.

"Taichu Cultivation Method."

Su Qing called out softly.

Nearly ten thousand books suddenly appeared around him.

It was too many.

Su Qing had to narrow down the search himself.

He found a description of the Taichu Cultivation Method.

It stated that everyone would receive the Taichu Cultivation Method.

And everyone received it from this very Ancient Tree of the Taichu.

The Ancient Tree of the Taichu was Lord Taichu’s original body. It had transformed into this place to allow others to cultivate his technique.

Everyone’s Taichu Cultivation Method was unique.

Furthermore, the Cultivation itself was divided into detailed Realms.

It was divided into 13 Realms.

The first nine Realms were more or less identical to the cultivation path of Su Qing’s Spirit Realm.

Su Qing focused on the Cultivation Method for the Ninth Realm: Seed Dao.

After the transformation of the body and soul, the primary Cultivation Method of the Ninth Realm was Seed Dao.

This involved comprehending the powers of various Dao Paths.

Reaching Perfection in this Realm meant condensing a Dao Seed.

The next step was the Tenth Realm.

The Daoist Initial Realm.

This was the Realm where the seed would take root and sprout. Perfection was reached when it formed a flower bud.

Forming the flower bud signified Perfection.

The next Realm was about making that flower bud blossom, and it was known as the Dao Flower Realm.

...

Starting from the Ninth Realm, the Taichu Cultivation Method could no longer be followed directly. One had to deduce their own, personal version of the technique.

All these books discussed how one could progress through the Realms beyond the initial Taichu Cultivation Method.

Many ideas were proposed, but none had been successfully implemented.

Su Qing put the book down.

’So that’s how it is. The technique only guides you up to the Ninth Realm. After that, it just provides an outline that you have to figure out on your own.’

A good analogy would be a path that has been laid out, but it’s overgrown with weeds, trees, and rocks. You have to clear it all over again to forge your own way.

’So it’s about condensing a Dao Seed?’

There could only be one Dao Seed.

But that didn’t mean you could only comprehend one type of power.

For example, it’s possible to integrate all sorts of Dao Essence into it.

That was the Taichu Dao, the path Taichu originally walked.

Other paths didn’t seem as comprehensive as the Taichu Dao.

That wasn’t all.

Su Qing also read about the power levels corresponding to the Dao Path’s 12 Steps.

Unlike Cultivation Techniques, there was a hurdle every two steps among the 12 Steps. Even after cultivating to the full 12 Steps of a Dao Path, one’s strength would only be around the Ninth Realm. It was only because some Dao Paths were either completely overpowered or utterly useless that their combat prowess didn’t directly correspond to their Realm.

The Dao Path’s 12 Steps were just the first phase.

The next phase corresponded to the strength of the Ninth and Tenth Realms.

This was the Path of Cultivation. A Dao Path’s Path of Cultivation had six steps: the first three corresponded to the Ninth Realm, and the latter three to the Tenth Realm.

...

Su Qing read for a very long time.

Without realizing it, a considerable amount of time had passed.

Su Qing had come to a certain understanding.

’So I have to condense a Dao Seed?’

’Condense all the powers I’ve comprehended into a single seed?’

’Growth?’

Su Qing grew puzzled. ’If, after the seed blooms, I could use my Standardization ability for its Growth... I could achieve a massive boost.’

’Then, even in the Daoist Initial Realm, I would quickly become an insurmountable existence.’

’In that case, I need to comprehend an even wider range of Dao Essence. I need more.’

’More powerful forces.’

’But...’

Su Qing was silent for a while.

He could actually try to condense the Dao Seed right now.

But after that, the seed would be fixed.

’Time is king, Space is supreme.’

’As for the other powers... Life, Death, Devouring, Omniscience, Wisdom.’

’I need them all.’

’It’s just a test. If I really can use Growth to nurture it...’

’Those other five powers are the ones I want most.’

’These powers must come from Dao Paths.’

Su Qing didn’t know how to obtain the power of Devouring.

As for Omniscience, it seemed one had to absorb vast amounts of knowledge and constantly try to apply it, after which the power would manifest on its own.

There were no fruits or Spirit Medicines that could help with this; one had to awaken it on their own.

The path of Wisdom, however, had some miraculous items that could offer aid.

The same seemed to be true for Death.

Only the Devouring Dao Path and the All-Knowing Dao Path were different. Su Qing would have to figure out how to acquire them on his own, especially the All-Knowing Dao Path.

As for the Devouring Dao Path, it would be nice to have, but it wasn’t a major issue if he didn’t.

’Time... I need to comprehend it properly.’ Su Qing had already made up his mind.

His comprehension of Space Dao Essence wouldn’t be a problem, thanks to his Dao Nether Immortal Body.

But the Power of Time, aside from being controlled by his soul, could only be increased by strengthening his soul.

It would be better for him to take the initiative and comprehend it directly.

...