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Chapter 1011: Supporting Self-Discipline and Letting Go
Chapter 1011: Supporting Self-Discipline and Letting Go
As the Xuan Shi left, Chen Chuan knew that at least for the duration of his upcoming cultivation, this person would likely not appear again.
He pondered for a moment, reached into his pocket, and took out the pill left by the Wuwei Xuan Shi. This object was incredibly light, and upon inspection, it seemed to condense like a wisp of smoke. At this moment, he felt that it seemed slightly less substantial than before.
Seeing this, he already had an idea about the situation. The manifestation he had witnessed should be related to the Wuwei Xuan Shi.
This Xuan Shi had once told him, "I'll give you a gift in return for your help." In the end, he left behind this pill. Initially, Chen Chuan didn't know what this object was for, but now it seemed that it could reveal the spiritual field of the Xuan Sect's members, manifesting their past and allowing communication with them.
However, he couldn't be sure if the manifestation was of the Xuan Shi residing here or if it was the Wuwei Xuan Shi himself, appearing as a projected image.
Based on the Xuan Shi's final words and the events that had transpired here, Chen Chuan leaned towards the latter possibility. Furthermore, since he wasn't a member of the Xuan Sect, there was no reason for other high-ranking Xuan Shi to come and speak to him at length.
He pondered further, considering that if this pill had such functions, could it be used in appropriate places, such as where members of the Xuan Sect resided? If so, during his free time, he could visit some of the temples and pavilions where the Xuan Sect had left their relics.
After these thoughts, he put the pill away and stepped into the cave, not immediately starting his cultivation. Instead, he headed towards the lower cave.
The Xuan Shi had mentioned something hidden below, and he intended to take a look.
He made his way down and passed by the Jade Pool he had visited before. At the far end, he found that the path split into two. He turned left and walked about a hundred steps when a spacious hall appeared before him. In the center stood a jade pillar, tall as a man, with intricate carvings of various deities and demons. The pillar was thick and rough, with a unique design.
The pillar seemed to be a section cut from a larger one, and at its top rested a thin-walled bowl of aquamarine color, containing a thin layer of liquid.
Chen Chuan looked up and noticed a carved spiral of a serpent dragon on the ceiling, its head facing downward. At that moment, a drop of jade-like liquid trickled from its long snout, falling into the bowl and producing a clear, resonant sound. After a while, another drop fell.
Logically, the bowl should have been filled by now, but it seemed to remain only a little over a quarter full.
According to the Xuan Shi, this bowl contained a pill liquid that had been collecting for many years. It was made by gathering the essence of the local mountains and rivers, and one of the primary reasons the Xuan Sect members had come here was for this liquid. By drinking it, one could awaken their potential and stimulate the extraordinary meridians.
Chen Chuan walked forward and noticed a jade earring behind the pillar, with a jade token hanging from it. He picked it up and examined it, finding an old seal character vertically inscribed on it, reading, "My sect's descendants may partake."
After reading it, he contemplated for a moment but didn't touch it. Instead, he left the place and headed towards the opposite cave.
Upon entering, he saw numerous earthenware jars lined up along the cave wall, almost filling the entire space. Several of them were obviously opened.
He moved closer to inspect and found that inside were the coagulated fats he had seen before. If the remaining jars were all filled with this substance, there would be quite a significant number of them.
As he looked around, he made another discovery. In the corner near the right-hand wall, there was a niche with a jade stone stand inside, supporting a bi cloak.
He approached and took a closer look, noticing intricate ritual patterns on the garment, along with fine annotations. These patterns seemed to subtly match the ritual patterns he had seen on his journey.
As he examined it further, he realized that the cloak seemed to depict the entire ritual layout of the surroundings.
He stared at the cloak, thinking that if he could comprehend these patterns and texts, he could theoretically recreate the entire ritual layout. This would be incredibly valuable. Although he wasn't well-versed in rituals, as he studied it, he made a discovery and thought to himself, "So, it can be like this..."
From observing the ritual patterns on the cloak, he understood that with enough coagulated fats, the ritual could be initiated, and by using the bi cloak as a central anchor, the ritual could be conducted with maximum efficiency. This would not only benefit him but also maintain the rift during the ritual's operation.
It was crucial to keep the rift open during the first and second stages of his cultivation. Every time the rift threatened to close, he had to use the Snow Lord Saber to reopen it. While the saber could withstand such actions, it still required his divided attention.
Although it hadn't caused much interference during those stages, the final stage was the most challenging, unlike the first and second stages. He had to give it his all, without any distractions. If the rift could be maintained, it would be a significant help.
And from the inscriptions and ritual patterns on the Bi Cloak, one could see that there was once a rift connected to the outside world. Now, it was gone, and he didn't know if it had closed due to some reason, causing the Xuan Sect members to abandon this place.
But this wasn't an issue here.
The Xuan Shi just mentioned that there was something here that could aid him, and these things could indeed be of assistance.
He reached out and took off the Bi Cloak, and with a focused gaze, the jars began to float one by one. Then, he turned and walked outside, arriving at the pool.
He poured all the coagulated fat from the jars into the pool, emptying half of them. The jade-white coagulated fat had almost reached the pool's rim.
Seeing that it was almost enough, he went to the nearby jade bowl and grabbed some sand from it, sprinkling it at the bottom. Soon, as the coagulated fat dissolved in the sand, it began to boil and churn, quickly producing steam that rose upwards.
The commotion was much louder than before, and with the steam nearly engulfing a human figure, he could feel the entire Jade Peak trembling slightly.
After waiting for a moment to ensure there were no issues, Chen Chuan, holding the Bi Cloak, walked outside.
As for the bowl of spiritual fluid, he didn't plan to use it. Just the sight before him made him feel it was sufficient, and he didn't think that substance could further enhance his potential.
Even if it could, according to the Xuan Sect's methods, any benefits he gained would come with additional burdens. It was hard to say how effective drinking it would be, but it might instead involve more complications.
Moreover, the jade token clearly stated that it was left for a worthy successor of the Xuan Sect, and since he wasn't a member of the sect, there was no need to be greedy and take it all.
Upon reaching the top, he saw a massive cloud of mist rising from the peak, like an umbrella covering the entire Jade Peak. Thin strands of water droplets, like a string of pearls, fell from it, reaching the base of the peak and creating more mist.
Looking into the distance, he could see the winding river below, roaring as it snaked along. When it hit obstacles, it would surge upwards, then turn outwards, behaving like a living creature as it churned and twisted, connecting all the surrounding mountains.
The scale of this secret ritual seemed even larger than he had imagined.
In fact, this ritual, aside from its role in strengthening and maintaining the rift, also provided excellent protection against external invasions. However, according to the descriptions on the ritual patterns, there was one more step to be taken.
Not a single mistake, one shot, one release, one containment, one in 1691, one book, one look!
He returned to the cave, and as soon as he stepped inside, he felt the Bi Cloak tremble slightly in his hand. This object was likely made from special materials, allowing it to serve as the ritual's pivotal point. And here, in the cave, was where the pivotal point was located.
He walked to the side, took off his hat, and after several months here, his hair had grown quite a bit. He combed it back and tied it casually, then draped the Bi Cloak over his body, standing firmly in place and looking ahead. Now, it was time for the final stage.
He picked up the Snow Lord Saber and slashed it forward, instantly cutting open the rift, and a dazzling light illuminated the entire cave.
Holding the saber, he stepped into the rift, standing firm on the other side.
With a shift in his thoughts, he summoned his spirit form.
After completing the second stage, his spirit form had reached a height of eighteen to nineteen meters, a height that many fourth-limit cultivators had practiced their entire lives to achieve, and some had even reached it on the verge of transformation.
But for him, it was still not the realm of Eternal Life Perspective.
Of course, in actual combat, the spirit form could change its size based on the combatant's will, but this height was its true form, and the power it represented was the most authentic.
At this moment, looking inside the spirit form, it seemed to be filled with intricate threads of light, almost covering his entire body. This was the reflection of his transformed body, encompassing everything. It was only with such a tall and solid spirit form that he could aspire to the highest level.
However, the Xuan Shi had told him that the highest heavenly gate wasn't truly the highest. The world beyond seemed boundless, and this level was the highest cultivators could reach at this stage. Even then, it seemed only theoretically achievable.
When breaking through, stronger invasions would occur, as mentioned in both the Xuan Sect's and Wansong Company's teachings.
The Xuan Sect referred to these as "Spirits of Impurity" from beyond the heavens, and they were more potent than the previous invasions. As cultivators advanced in their cultivation, the strength of these invasions increased accordingly.
Well, it was time to give it a try.
Chen Chuan looked up, and at the same time, his spirit form mirrored his action, also raising its head. The third eye on its forehead suddenly opened, and a beam of light shot out, instantly piercing the thick luminous mist above.
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(End of Chapter)
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