Yu Shuntian continued, "While magic is a part of strength, it's not the most fundamental. The most fundamental is power. As they say, one force overcomes ten skills. A duel between two parties can't always be a magic-for-magic exchange."
Yu Daohan nodded in agreement.
Even taking a single blow from a Black List expert made his entire body feel like it was about to fall apart, let alone engaging in a magic-for-magic exchange.
"There's actually another important reason," Yu Shuntian said, drawing out the suspense.
"Another reason?" Yu Daohan asked, confused.
Yu Shuntian didn't prolong the mystery. "It's difficult to significantly increase strength in a short period. While you can improve somewhat in six months, reaching the level of a Black List expert is impossible, no matter how exceptional your talent."
Yu Daohan knew this in his heart. Reaching the level of a Black List expert in six months was indeed wishful thinking.
Yu Shuntian's expression turned serious. "But power is different. In six months, I'm confident I can raise your strength to the level of a pseudo-Black List expert."
"Pseudo-Black List strength?"
Yu Daohan looked puzzled; he had never heard the term "pseudo-Black List" before.
Yu Shuntian nodded and explained, "Pseudo-Black List refers to those above the Heaven Rank List but not yet at the Black List level. However, the current generation is too diluted. The current Black List experts are about as strong as the former pseudo-Black List experts."
Although Yu Daohan didn't speak, he silently agreed.
When he saw his grandfather single-handedly fight two Black List experts, he understood the true strength of the Black List.
Yu Shuntian looked at Yu Daohan and smiled, "If your strength can reach the pseudo-Black List level, you'll have a ten percent chance of winning against the current Black List experts."
"Ten percent?" Yu Daohan was a bit taken aback.
Even with strength raised to the pseudo-Black List level, there was only a ten percent chance of winning?
Yu Shuntian, understanding his grandson's thoughts, chuckled faintly. "A starved camel is still bigger than a horse. It's impossible to defeat Black List experts by relying on short-term strength enhancements."
"Although there's only a ten percent chance of winning, it is precisely this ten percent chance that allows for countless possibilities and destinies to unfold."
Listening to his grandfather's explanation, Yu Daohan nodded. "That's right. When there's a one percent chance for the impossible, it becomes possible."
Hearing his grandson's explanation, Yu Shuntian's face showed a gratified smile. "A promising student indeed."
"Then how do we train now?" Yu Daohan was full of drive.
Even if there was only a ten percent chance against Black List experts, it would be a complete crushing victory against Heaven Rank List experts.
Yu Shuntian smiled faintly, rolled up his trouser leg, revealing six dark iron plates.
Yu Daohan's brow furrowed as he looked at the six iron plates tied to his grandfather's calf.
Judging by the yellow runes on the iron plates, they were no ordinary objects.
Yu Shuntian smiled faintly and explained, "You must have heard of the method of training leg strength by tying weights to your feet."
Yu Daohan nodded. "This is also how most sects train leg strength."
The cultivation methods of various sects in the martial world were different, but the most common was tying sandbags or iron plates to the feet.
This method was simple yet effective, truly suitable for most people.
The scientific theory behind this method was straightforward.
Bear the weight, then adapt, and finally, move with ease.
The pallbearers used this method.
Yu Shuntian untied an iron plate and held it in his hand, introducing it.
"Although this training method is crude, it is highly efficient. While there are better methods, you only have six months. This is the only way to reach pseudo-Black List strength."
Yu Daohan's eyes were firm. "Let's use this method."
Yu Shuntian nodded and smiled. "Good, you can start by tying one plate to each foot. We'll consider your arms once your legs adapt."
Looking at the six iron plates tied to his grandfather's legs, Yu Daohan's lips curved upwards, and he confidently said, "Grandpa, tie two plates to each of my feet, and one to each arm."
Yu Shuntian looked at his confident demeanor and shook his head helplessly. "Are you sure?"
Yu Daohan chuckled lightly. "I'm very sure."
Yu Shuntian said no more and tossed the iron plate in his hand over.
Yu Daohan chuckled lightly, feeling a sense of helplessness.
It seemed his grandfather underestimated him.
These iron plates looked only two to three centimeters thick. Even with the runes' enhancement, they wouldn't weigh more than fifty kilograms at most.
A hundred jin of weight, he truly didn't take it seriously.
Confidently, Yu Daohan reached out with one hand to catch the tossed iron plate.
The moment his palm grasped the iron plate, the smile on Yu Daohan's face instantly contorted. Immediately, his face was filled with shock, his mouth agape, and he couldn't help but curse, "Holy hell, what kind of monstrous weight is this!"
Yu Daohan stumbled back several meters before stabilizing himself, his heart filled with immense shock.
This seemingly weak and powerless blow carried an incredibly terrifying force. He almost failed to catch it, and his arm was already faintly numb.
This weight was probably two hundred kilograms.
Yu Shuntian, seeing Yu Daohan struggling, smiled. "These iron plates have been passed down in our Yu family for generations, specifically for training strength. Each iron plate weighs two hundred kilograms."
"Two hundred kilograms!?" Yu Daohan looked at the iron plate in his hand, still finding it hard to believe.
These small, two to three-centimeter-thick iron plates actually weighed a full two hundred jin!
Tying one to each foot would mean four hundred kilograms.
He truly couldn't bear this load. Standing still was fine, but walking would be impossible.
Yu Shuntian looked at Yu Daohan's current state and a blissful smile spread across his face.
His father, Yu Wei, had also worn that defiant expression back then.
This boy was truly like him.
If his father were still alive, he would probably have made it into the Black List by now, or at the very least, been among the top three experts on the Heaven Rank List.
But alas...
Thinking of this, Yu Shuntian's eyes couldn't help but well up.
Seeing his grandfather suddenly become melancholic, Yu Daohan asked, "Grandpa, what's wrong?"
Yu Shuntian wiped his eyes and smiled. "Nothing, just got some sand in my eyes."
Yu Daohan knew in his heart that his grandfather was thinking of his father.
There was no greater pain in this world than an elder outliving their child.
If he hadn't been born into the Yu family, they would probably have been a happy family now, and it wouldn't have led to... an elder outliving their child.
The people who understood you best in this world were undoubtedly your family.
Yu Shuntian understood what his grandson was thinking. He walked forward and patted Yu Daohan's shoulder. "Silly boy, you are my grandson, you are part of our Yu family. I believe you would also risk your life to protect that little girl."
Yu Daohan nodded.
If that little girl were ever in mortal danger, he would definitely risk his life to protect her.
Because she was his daughter!
Seeing the conversation turn somber, Yu Shuntian changed the subject. "Alright, let's officially begin the training."