Chapter 107: Embracing Forbidden Knowledge, Meditation and Transcendence

Chapter 107: Embracing Forbidden Knowledge, Meditation and Transcendence

The woman frowned, annoyed by this kind of task.

"Come on, I'll pull you out of here!"

She was a martial artist, not a pimp.

Why couldn't they find a professional for this job?

Her gaze fell on a hall not far away, and her eyes lit up with anticipation. She clenched her bandaged fist.

She had heard from the elders of the Cult that the seventh layer of the White Jade Capital was a formidable challenge for martial artists of this era. The true body of the Cult's youngest and most prestigious member, Bishop Luosha, was of the same generation.

She wanted to give it a try! Although she had already started cultivating her superb body, her progress had not yet reached a minor level of success, and there was not much enhancement to her physique. Her divine abilities had not yet manifested, so it should be considered a fair challenge.

As for pulling someone...

After spending so much time with Zhuang, she hadn't caught Hela's attention, so it probably wasn't that big of a deal.

The Cult's secret archives clearly recorded that Hela, an interdimensional integrated thought entity, had a particular fondness for those with high spirituality. In other words, they were individuals with natural talent in mental cultivation.

These individuals were exactly the type of talent the Cult craved the most.

...

After Ji Jingqiu returned, he learned that Dao Ge had already arrived and was waiting in his training room.

He quickened his pace and passed by a room where he heard Ge Hong's voice. This guy was passionately preaching his Martial Dao Romantic Theory to others.

"The romance of a man lies in the clash of flesh and blood, in the exhilarating sensation of sweat-soaked combat..."

Ji Jingqiu was speechless, and he couldn't help but recall the recent exchange of punches.

It was indeed exhilarating! But now, he wanted to use his sword to cut that guy down.

Entering the training room, Leng Dao was already seated cross-legged in the middle, having waited for some time.

"Dao Ge, I'm sorry I'm late."

"It's fine. I don't have much going on these days, but in a few days, I'll be leaving the Four Guardians Star to carry out a mission."

"Where are you going this time?"

Ji Jingqiu asked curiously, as he was quite interested in Leng Dao's job, which involved traveling to different planets and experiencing their unique cultures.

"To the Western Region," Leng Dao replied with a slight shake of his head. "The Western Region is about to erupt into internal chaos again. To prevent certain underground organizations from taking advantage of the situation, we need to set up a plan in advance."

The Western Region...

Ji Jingqiu remembered that Gu Luo Han had mentioned before that the Western Region had a history of frequent rebellions.

However, he hadn't seen any similar information on the internet, probably due to information censorship.

Speaking of which, the Supreme Buddha Sect was also planning to take action against the direct descendants of the Mu Family during this chaos. He had already informed his brother, but he wasn't sure if the Administration had made any preparations.

"Do you have a room here with better soundproofing?" Leng Dao asked.

"Yes, there's a room for meditation over there." Ji Jingqiu pointed.

Lou Qinglan had given him a lot of incense similar to the Pure Spirit Incense, which was helpful for entering a meditative state and mental cultivation.

He had taken them, but they weren't of much use to him. These items didn't provide much assistance, so he planned to ask Lou Qinglan to help him exchange them for other resources later.

The two of them changed locations.

This room was special; after sealing off the airflow from the outside, Leng Dao lit an incense stick on the ground.

As they waited for the blue smoke to rise, he asked, "How long has it been since you last entered the Mind Ocean?"

"Three days," Ji Jingqiu replied after a moment's thought.

To be honest, he had never explored the Mind Ocean deeply because it was just an empty void.

He used the Mind Ocean as a transit point to enter the Buddha's Pure Land and borrow some faith power from the Buddha.

Leng Dao nodded and said, "You may have heard about some things, such as the Four Devils in the depths of the Mind Ocean. They are the earliest 'quasi-divine demonic entities' encountered by the Federation's humans. The Federation's divine system was established by referencing some of their essential aspects."

"It's worth mentioning that the Four Devils are just representatives, and it doesn't mean that there are only four devils in the depths of the wilderness."

"The abyssal area of the Mind Ocean is the defensive line built by the Federation to stop the Four Devils and similar entities from invading. The divine beings manifest themselves in the abyss to prevent the Four Devils and other similar entities from invading."

Ji Jingqiu nodded. He had heard some of this information from the Guardian General God not long ago. For example, beneath the White Jade Capital on the Four Guardians Star, the core of the "Dream Devil" among the Wilderness Four Devils was being suppressed.

This was the work of the Seven Generals from the past.

The reason the Federation established the main divine temple of many divine beings on the Four Guardians Star was to prevent unexpected situations, such as a counterattack from this wild evil deity.

Even the unique characteristics of the Four Guardians Star were largely due to the existence of the Dream Devil.

Its power, even after layers of sealing, still managed to distort the environment of this planet through its seeping influence.

Although the Guardian General God didn't explicitly state it, his words implied that the advancement of the Federation's martial arts ten thousand years ago was closely linked to the wilderness.

"But no matter how tight the defense is, it can't stop those who actively help them from behind."

"Sects like the Harvest Sect and the Mara Sect worship the existence in the wilderness and have been trying to guide those beings into our world."

Upon hearing this, Ji Jingqiu blurted out, "Isn't that treason?"

Leng Dao nodded. "In the face of these beings, even the Supreme Buddha Sect can only be considered an internal struggle within the Federation."

Ji Jingqiu took a deep breath of the blue smoke.

What a great comparison!

"These wilderness beings particularly favor those with high spirituality. In the words of the Ministry of Defense's Research Institute, they are similar to those with natural talent in martial wisdom and mental cultivation."

"Those who are eligible to forge the Superb Body are generally those with higher spiritual awareness. Therefore, during the process of forging the Superb Body, especially when incorporating Forbidden Knowledge, it is easy to attract the attention of those entities."

"To address this issue, the Research Institute developed the 'Colorless Incense' based on Dream Demons, which can block the gaze of some Wilderness entities."

Leng Dao indicated the incense he had just lit.

Ji Jingqiu stared at the wisp of incense, deep in thought.

According to the previous suggestion of the Guardian General God, forging the Superb Body would be the best opportunity for him to attract the attention of such entities...

How should he convince Dao Ge that he didn't need this thing?

Well, let it be the first time, and it won't matter this once.

Ji Jingqiu thought to himself.

Leng Dao carefully examined the pale smoke gradually filling the room, took out an exquisite jade box, and instructed: "It's difficult to completely absorb Forbidden Knowledge at once, especially since the Formless Dao Body involves even more Forbidden Knowledge. I estimate you'll need five to seven attempts."

"Remember to light one yourself each time you gain insight. There are also several types of incense ingredients that can assist you, accelerating your progress and alleviating subsequent abnormal states."

Leng Dao paused: "You'll have to figure it out yourself. These things are quite expensive, and I don't have much savings left."

Ji Jingqiu: "..."

Inside the jade box was a small, broken stone tablet.

Ji Jingqiu was astonished. Was this the vessel for containing Forbidden Knowledge?

What was so extraordinary about this stone tablet that it could contain the Dharma Principles of the Mind Ocean?

Leng Dao handed the stone tablet to him and said solemnly: "Infuse your telepathy into it, using it as a guide, and you can draw out the Dharma Principles within. Remember to go slowly and not rush. This process doesn't require speed; it seeks stability!"

"Later, you may see some strange things, like eating uncooked mushrooms. Don't worry; you've already achieved concentration. Just keep your mind calm and still."

Ji Jingqiu took the stone tablet, nodded seriously, and released his telepathy. The electric sparks from his fingertips seemed to bake the stone tablet.

During this process, he vaguely sensed that the stone tablet in his hand seemed to melt, and some strange substance merged with his telepathy, transmitting it to his mind.

In that instant, it was as if something sharp had pierced into Ji Jingqiu's brain, stirring intensely within, like a steel needle had been inserted.

The sudden intense pain made Ji Jingqiu think that the evil poison syndrome had suddenly relapsed.

But soon, he found his thoughts gradually shrouded in a fantastical hue.

The air seemed to thicken, with countless invisible vortices, as if some power in the void was trying to penetrate the present world.

A voice, sometimes low, sometimes sharp, sometimes mad, and sometimes clear, whispered more and more distinctly in his ear.

It was like a lost whisper in the wilderness, with no trace of its origin or destination. It was faint, like a fleeting breeze, yet stubbornly lingering in the wilderness, as if waiting for someone.

Don't mention it... This situation was indeed like eating uncooked mushrooms.

Ji Jingqiu, who was initially unaccustomed, gradually became accustomed and actively tried to listen to the whispers.

Unfortunately, he couldn't understand them.

Just then, a strange color appeared, replacing the previous fantastical and relaxed atmosphere.

A sense of prying from the unknown replaced everything!

Ji Jingqiu opened his eyes. In front of him, there was no trace of Dao Ge, but instead, a water-like black mist flowed.

Without hesitation, he used his concentration to guard his mind, yet he still felt it wasn't enough. He formed a seal with both hands and performed a meditation technique that could save both oneself and others!

The black mist immediately retreated and curled up like snow encountering the sun, going mad and shrinking.

Ji Jingqiu couldn't tell who the real villain was.

However, with the 'Colorless Incense' isolation, this guy had managed to 'sneak' in, clearly not as weak as he appeared. Ji Jingqiu cautiously guided this wisp of black mist into his inner world.

...

"Such profound meditation and realm," Leng Dao's gaze intensified.

During their first meeting, Zhang Zhongba had mentioned that Ji Jingqiu possessed profound meditation and deep Buddhist affinity.

Today, it was indeed the case.

Earlier, his Martial Dao deity had warned him of evil thoughts.

But before he could act, Ji Jingqiu had suppressed these evil thoughts on his own.

Indeed, he was a genius of the mind who had comprehended the wonders of concentration at a young age!

Moreover, Ji Jingqiu had cultivated a Mind Secret Art, which started at the realm of intent and was comparable to middle-level combat skills, with even higher cultivation difficulty and numerous profound mysteries.

Leng Dao had initially been concerned that Ji Jingqiu's extraordinary talent might attract unwanted attention during the absorption of Forbidden Knowledge, but now it seemed unnecessary.

With this profound realm and the Mind Secret Art that matched Ji Jingqiu's mind of meditation, ordinary evil thoughts couldn't stir up any trouble.

To deal with such evil thoughts, one must either have abundant vitality to eliminate demons and dispel evil or use the Mind Secret Art to suppress them.

Thinking of this, Leng Dao couldn't help but recall the Supreme Buddha Sect.

The Management Department had always wanted to completely take over the core of the Supreme Buddha Sect because this True Buddha possessed a fundamental divine ability—

Eternal Bliss

With the support of this divine ability, the Supreme Buddha Sect's core didn't need to worry about being targeted by entities deep in the wilderness, thus avoiding the entanglement of evil thoughts.

Speaking of the Supreme Buddha Sect's numerous profound methods, although they were mysterious, the primary requirement was that the cultivator must possess a mind of meditation...

After a brief moment of danger, Ji Jingqiu felt a profound mystery merging with his telepathy.

This is the Forbidden Knowledge? Following the procedure, once the Forbidden Knowledge is fully integrated into his telepathy, he will be able to rely on the profound sensations within to sense and manipulate the corresponding Dharma Principles in the world, and then inscribe them into his body.

Ji Jingqiu attempts to capture the profound sensations flowing within his telepathy, wracking his brain and following the vague feelings to comprehend them.

But these vague feelings are like shattered glass refracting light, impossible to approach and touch, or like a windless kite, only able to stand below and watch from afar, yet unable to reach out.

It leaves one feeling helpless.

However, Ji Jingqiu does not give up. With his persistent enlightenment, he finally manages to capture a faint trace.

Yet this trace is too slight to reveal any divine anomalies.

As his telepathy conveys a sense of saturation, Ji Jingqiu realizes that the initial integration of the Forbidden Knowledge has concluded.

He opens his eyes, and Leng Dao nods at him:

"Your progress is faster than I anticipated. I estimate it will only take four more times."

"Here's a list of materials. They can expedite your integration of the Forbidden Knowledge."

"Once you've fully integrated the Forbidden Knowledge, you can forge your superb body."

Leng Dao pauses, "Are you prepared to invest heavily?"

Ji Jingqiu's expression turns solemn, "I've already sent a message to my eighth brother!"

Additionally, there's Lou Qinglan's side, where the Dragon Tiger Bodhimanda will also bear a portion of the responsibility.

Leng Dao smiles, "In that case, work hard. I look forward to your performance in three months."

As Leng Dao is about to leave, Ji Jingqiu remembers something and casually asks him a question.

"Between the Federation's martial experts and those beings deep in the wilderness, who is stronger and who is weaker?"

Leng Dao explains, "Martial masters who comprehend the Dharma Principles of the world can establish a Heavenly Deity Dao Field in their bodies. In ancient times, they were considered living immortal-level beings."

"The most challenging aspect of the wilderness creatures is their superior grasp of the Dharma Principles compared to us. However, they lack physical bodies. In front of a martial master who has completed the unification of the body and mind, and achieved the Great Unification Cycle, they are no match, even at the same level."

"For ten thousand years, the Federation has already experienced a shift in offensive and defensive strategies. They continue to invade our world, but we are also attempting to infiltrate their realm."

Before leaving, Leng Dao shares another piece of information.

"I've received news that the practical combat assessment in three months will either be held on a fighting stage or in a virtual projection. You don't need to worry about the former, but for the latter, you should familiarize yourself with it beforehand."

After seeing Leng Dao off, Ji Jingqiu doesn't leave the meditation room.

There are things that need organizing.

He sits cross-legged in the room for a long time, organizing his thoughts. Then, he gets up and finds Lou Qinglan.

Coincidentally, at that moment, Lou Qinglan is conversing with an elder.

When Ji Jingqiu approaches, Lou Qinglan's eyes light up, and she introduces him with a smile, "Uncle Pei, this is our group's most outstanding young martial artist."

In the projection, an elderly man with a kind face examines Ji Jingqiu carefully.

"Ah, so this is the martial genius Qinglan has been talking about!" he says with a warm smile.

What follows is a seemingly friendly exchange, but Ji Jingqiu can't shake the feeling that it's somewhat insincere.

After the conversation ends, Ji Jingqiu ponders, "Is this elder someone you're close to?"

Lou Qinglan's face loses its previous radiance at the question. She gives a cold laugh, "After my grandfather's death, this person wanted me to marry his family's playboy to swallow up my family's assets."

Ji Jingqiu is astonished. Was all this just an act? This girl's acting skills are not to be underestimated!

"I need his help to retrieve the shares that fell into the hands of some traitors in my family," Lou Qinglan explains briefly, then her eyes sparkle with anticipation. "You're here to ask about the materials for forging an excellent body, right?"

Ji Jingqiu is puzzled, "Why are you so eager? It's a significant amount of money. Shouldn't you be worried?"

The girl's smile is radiant, "I am worried, but your cultivation speed is even more surprising! Rest assured, I still have some dowry from the Ji family, which I can advance."

Ji Jingqiu: "...... How long has it been since you last rested?"

He notices Lou Qinglan's dark circles under her eyes and her seemingly exuberant and excited state, which is actually a bit delirious. It seems she has been taking stimulants for a long time.

Lou Qinglan shakes her head, "I've been busy lately. Are you about to start forging your excellent body?"

Ji Jingqiu nods, "In three to five days, I can begin."

"Great!" Lou Qinglan's eyes gleam, "I'll arrange the resources. You don't need to worry!"

Seeing that she seems to be falling into another bout of excitement, Ji Jingqiu shakes his head. Suddenly, he presses his palms together, infusing telepathic power, and casts a Concentration Seal in front of Lou Qinglan.

She slightly startles, then immediately feels a strong wave of sleepiness wash over her, and her spirit enters a profound state.

Watching this, Ji Jingqiu strokes his chin, and indeed, he has successfully attempted it.

The introduction of the Concentration Seal is to guide oneself and others. The "guide" here refers to psychological guidance.

Combining his projected telepathic power, Ji Jingqiu successfully sends Lou Qinglan into a deep sleep, achieving what the Yang Master did!

(End of Chapter)

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