"The Second Layer of Borrowed Power involves skillfully using the surrounding environment, even your opponent’s strength, to launch attacks."

"With one unit of force, use two units, or even three units."

"The Third Layer, Infinite Power, is something I have only heard of, it’s almost a legend."

"When you reach this level, you possess endless strength internally, no matter how powerful your opponent is, you can exceed them."

"If your opponent possesses Dragon’s Power, you possess Two Dragons Strength; if your opponent possesses Ten Dragons Power, you possess Power of a Hundred Dragons."

"Always stronger than your opponent, always overwhelming them, in the domain of strength, you have no rivals, no one can survive under your power."

"This level is the Third Layer of strength usage, and also the final layer; once you achieve this level, you can be called—"

"Invincible."

Invincible.

Lu Lin silently repeats these two words in his heart.

His heart yearns for it.

But he also knows that reaching such a level is incredibly difficult.

Longyuan World has existed for countless years, and Martial Artists practising cultivation are as numerous as the sands of the Ganges, virtually incalculable.

Yet among such many Martial Artists, those who can train to the First Layer of Harmony of Hardness and Softness are plenty.

Those who reach the Second Layer of Borrowed Power appear occasionally.

But those who can advance their strength to the Third Layer have never been heard of.

Even the founders who explained the three-layered strength realm state that the Third Layer is an ideal state.

Because regardless of whether it’s humans, demon beasts, or any other races or creatures,

the body has limits.

Some people’s strength limit may be 100 catties.

Some may be 1 million catties.

Some may be Power of a Hundred Dragons.

But no matter how strong your strength is, once reaching the body’s limit, it cannot continue to grow.

The Third Layer, Infinite Power, is simply not achievable.

Unless your body itself has no limits.

But if a body has no limits, it will become a monster.

"Alright, Lu Lin, stop imagining the Third Layer of Infinite Power."

"If you can achieve Harmony of Hardness and Softness within a hundred years, that would be good enough."

"Then you can explore Borrowed Power later."

"Being grounded is essential in both life and cultivation."

"Alright, Teacher."

Lu Lin calms himself and also focuses his gaze on the present.

"You want to cultivate to the realm of Harmony of Hardness and Softness, frankly, I can’t offer much help."

"But I can share some experiences."

"Firstly, you need to understand what is hardness and softness."

"Then, explore the essence of both hardness and softness, what they have in common."

"Next, and most importantly, is to combine the strength of hardness with the pliability of softness."

"Keep it up, hope you can smoothly comprehend this realm."

Elder Long says, then retrieves a series of items from the Storage Ring.

Ropes, hair strands, cloths, and other soft items.

Placing them all on the table, Elder Long gives Lu Lin an encouraging look, then leaves.

Leaving Lu Lin in bewilderment, unsure of how to start.

Harmony of Hardness and Softness.

Sounds simple, but achieving it is exceedingly difficult.

How could soft things possibly compare with hard ones?

If it were truly possible, Martial Artists wouldn’t need swords or weapons for combat, just plucking flowers or leaves, or attacking with handkerchiefs and sleeves would suffice.

Wait a minute...

Sleeves?