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Chapter 1008: Xian Shen Yan Fa Ji
Chapter 1008: Xian Shen Yan Fa Ji
Chen Chuan glanced at it and then withdrew his gaze, pondering for a moment. He could guess that what he had just witnessed was likely a manifestation of residual spiritual power from the past.
This was in the Confluence Land, a place where the Xuan Sect had once stayed, and there seemed to be a larger secret ritual nearby. It was not surprising to encounter such a situation.
However, this was not a mere illusion. It was tangible and could be observed physically. Communication was through speech rather than directly via the spirit, so there was no sign of etherealization.
Why, then, had he not seen it when he first arrived, but it appeared now? He believed it was likely due to him opening the rift, allowing the power from the other world to leak into this one, thus triggering its appearance. Moreover, the regrown Yu Zhu Hua outside might have played a role as well.
Of course, besides these speculations, he had another theory, one that was most likely correct, but he couldn't prove it yet.
As for what the other party had said at the end...
He pondered for a moment and decided to go and take a look.
Whether it would affect him or if there was some hidden conspiracy, he smiled. He wasn't someone ignorant of secret rituals. If such a situation existed, staying here might not be safe. He'd go and investigate, and if there was a problem, he'd find a way to destroy it or simply leave.
He picked up the Snow Lord Saber and walked down the cave layer by layer. It didn't take long before he reached the bottom.
The entrance ahead was the one the modified creature had seen—not too big, just enough for two people to walk side by side. On both sides of the entrance, remnants of jade carvings could still be seen.
He walked inside and saw the paintings he had seen before. At first glance, they were ancient deity portraits, and their style did seem to be from the early Middle Ages. He reached out and touched them, and a rustling sound of powder falling could be heard.
It could be confirmed that there had indeed been a secret ritual here, but it was now severely damaged. The current effect was likely not from this but from the surrounding landscape, similar to the secret cave he had seen in Long You Province.
He could still see the black snakes that had eaten Chao Ming, coiled around the surroundings. But as he approached, the luminous creatures quickly moved away, as if avoiding him.
Following the Xuan Shi's instructions, he walked about two hundred steps inside and saw a jade-white pool.
The liquid inside had long dried up, appearing like solidified grease. Next to the pool were two high-stemmed stone bowls, each containing a handful of stone sand.
The Xuan Shi had told him not to use the sand on the right but to use the one on the left. Visually, there seemed to be no difference between the two.
He pondered for a moment, then went to the left, grabbed a handful of stone sand, and sprinkled it into the pool.
As the sand touched the liquid, a sizzling sound could be heard, as if the solidified liquid in the pool was rapidly dissolving. The area affected grew larger, soon covering the entire pool, which then began to boil and turned into mist that rose upwards.
He looked up and saw a huge deity portrait above. The face resembled the Xuan Shi he had just seen, and as the mist entered the portrait, the deity's figure appeared and disappeared, with a hint of a smile on its lips.
He withdrew his gaze and looked ahead. There seemed to be a path behind the pool, but since the other party hadn't mentioned it, he wouldn't go that way.
He turned and walked back. By the time he reached the top, he felt the entire peak pillar trembling slightly, and a cloud seemed to form at the peak, as if a force was being gathered.
He sensed it and felt that it was slightly different from before, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it. He didn't pay it much attention and returned to the stone bed to continue relaxing.
After resting sufficiently, he felt refreshed and picked up the Snow Lord Saber. With a swift stroke, a rift appeared before him.
He stepped into it, and after standing still, his spirit form emerged, gathering the energy from this space into his body, transforming it into nourishment for the metamorphosis of his heteromorphic organization.
However, he immediately sensed a difference. Although it was the same cultivation, today's efficiency had increased by more than a third compared to before. Both the speed of absorbing energy and the activity of the heteromorphic organization were far superior to before.
At this moment, he could clearly feel a force gathering behind him, beneficial to his own power, making his spirit exceptionally clear and transparent. It was as if all the accumulated impurities had been thoroughly cleansed.
He understood that this was likely a secret ritual left by the Xuan Shi for cultivation, and by practicing in this area, one could enjoy such empowerment.
The other party hadn't lied.
Since it was beneficial, he wouldn't reject it. Even if he didn't use it, this power would simply be wasted. Moreover, the solidified grease-like substances left in the pool couldn't withstand long-term consumption.
Thus, he continued his cultivation for about ten days, feeling tremendous progress. After all, a one-third boost was not insignificant.
After a certain day, the blessings on the peak pillar gradually faded, likely because the substance in the pool below had been exhausted.
Chen Chuan calculated the time; it should already be the end of February.
After comprehending the two great styles, breaking through the Eternal Life Perspective would become relatively easier. He had previously deduced that if everything went smoothly, it would take around three to four months, and at most, half a year. If there were any hindrances, it might take even longer, but that was an unfavorable scenario.
So the longest time he had informed the Central City was half a year. Being absent from the Central City for too long, who knew what might happen.
Fortunately, he had prepared for this situation. After applying to the headquarters, he had already provided the cultivation method to Xu Xian in advance. If everything went well for Xu Xian, he would reach the fourth limit within two to three months, ensuring no issues even in Chen Chuan's absence.
However, with this period of blessings, it seemed he could slightly advance the timing.
"How so? I didn't make a mistake, did I?"
Chen Chuan turned his gaze and saw the Xuan Shi appear once more. This time, he stood near the cave entrance, still holding a fly whisk in his hand. He said, "Indeed, I didn't err."
The Xuan Shi said, "That's because I activated a layer of ritual here, but this kind of blessing is only external. Now that it's exhausted, if you can correct the flaws in your cultivation method, even without relying on these, it can still help you ascend further. Are you willing to listen to my words?"
Chen Chuan replied, "If Master Xuan is willing to speak, I am willing to listen." Hearing both sides brings clarity; favoring one side leads to darkness. Listening wouldn't cause any harm. As a fighter, he had his own judgment on whether the other party's words made sense.
The Xuan Shi laughed aloud, "Good, I shall inform you of the key points." As he spoke, he took a few steps forward and sat down at the stone table across from him. He pointed outward with the fly whisk and said, "The world beyond has always been divided into the proximity of Yang and the distance from Yin. You should understand this."
Not a single mistake, a single stroke, a single breath, a single appearance, a single 6, a single 9, a single book, a single bar, a single look!
Chen Chuan nodded. This was, in fact, the difference between the stabilization period and the cold stillness period. During the stabilization period, the two worlds are close, while in the cold stillness period, they are distant.
The Xuan Shi smiled faintly and said, "The method of 'Sky Bridge Self-Passage' used by the people of this world is all about proximity to Yang. It's rare to use it in the world of Yin's distance."
Chen Chuan nodded. This was natural; during the stabilization period, the two worlds are close, and the heterocha organ is active, making cultivation simpler. During the cold stillness period, the two worlds are distant, and the heterocha organ might not even grow, making cultivation more challenging. Even during the cold stillness period, the entire world's fighters' levels would decrease due to the limitations of real-world conditions.
But Chen Chuan glanced at the Xuan Shi again, listening to his words, and it seemed there was more to it.
The Xuan Shi said, "In the world of proximity to Yang, the Sky Bridge Self-Passage is like water flowing into a channel. It's not considered profound." He shook his head, "But if you can use it in the world of Yin's distance, then it's truly profound."
Currently, although he was in the world of proximity to Yang, he could only take a few steps using the methods of this world. But with the methods of Yin's distance, he could travel far and gain insight into the mysteries.
As he spoke, he smiled again, "If others' abilities don't reach this level, I wouldn't bother mentioning it. Ordinary people can't handle much. But I see that your spirit reaches far. If you don't practice this path, it would be a pity."
He lightly fanned himself twice in front of his chest and continued, "Moreover, you've practiced the methods of our Xuan Sect, and if you can use them before and after, you can achieve complete comprehension. Although the method you're using is of a higher level, it's not entirely suitable for you. Using it completely might create obstacles. I won't explain the reasoning behind this, but you should understand it."
Chen Chuan pondered for a moment. Setting aside the previous methods, the latter half of the statement wasn't entirely unreasonable.
The cultivation method he was currently practicing was obtained from the Wan Song Company and was also of a higher level. However, to say it was suitable for him wasn't entirely true, as this method only solved the problems he was currently facing and didn't consider his past accumulation.
In fact, he had his own thoughts on this matter and wouldn't strictly follow the cultivation manual. As long as the direction was right, adjusting the details wouldn't be an issue. Of course, it would be even better if he could hear other methods' explanations in this regard.
The Xuan Shi smiled and said, "I'll inform you of the cultivation method. Whether you practice it or not is up to you. Since you've practiced the Lingming Picking Method, you should know that the higher you go, the greater the harvest. The principle is simple."
According to our Xuan Sect's teachings, there are numerous heavenly gates, each with its unique explanation. But there's a tendency to mystify things here, which I won't mention as it's of no use to you. You only need to know that the highest heavenly gate is the most crucial. If you can sustain the spirit and nourish the spirit, you'll gain immense benefits. There's a method called 'Dian Zi Zhan'—planting the golden lotus, lighting the purple lamp, refining the hidden Yin, and then the Sky Bridge Self-Passage."
After saying this, he continued to elaborate on the cultivation method, his voice resounding with hidden rhythms.
Chen Chuan listened intently. When he heard the last sentence, he looked up again and saw that the Xuan Shi had disappeared in the misty cave, leaving only the lingering echo of his voice.
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