Chapter 571: Cultivating the Divine Technique
Chapter 571: Cultivating the Divine Technique
In the vast expanse of the void, the void force surged like an unending tide. Suddenly, a figure tore through the emptiness, constantly traversing the void. As the figure drew near, the surging void force seemed to calm and obey its presence.
This figure was none other than Chen Mu's Divine Power Incarnation.
After creating his Interface Avatar, its combat strength was almost on par with his Divine Power Incarnation, making it unnecessary for the latter to remain in the Great Xuan World.
Although the Divine Power Incarnation and the Interface Avatar combined could resist even stronger opponents, for Chen Mu at this moment, the opponents he could handle were manageable by the Interface Avatar alone. Those he couldn't handle would be too much even with an additional combat avatar.
Thus, Chen Mu's Divine Power Incarnation, carrying a section of Xun Mu's Life Heart Branch, was now far from the Great Xuan World, venturing deeper into the Vangu Empty Domain to secure a retreat for himself.
Of course, Chen Mu had no intention of joining any particular force within the Vangu Empty Domain at this time. Instead, he sought to find a region far from the Great Xuan World and relatively safe, where he could then seclude himself and cultivate the Spirit Birth Divine Technique.
Once his Divine Power Incarnation mastered this technique, his Interface Avatar would also be able to absorb Creation Force and quickly elevate to a corresponding level. Even if it was just the first layer, it would still be a significant transformation for him.
The void stretched boundlessly, an endless expanse.
Even a single domain within it was already immeasurably vast.
In the past, when Chen Mu had not yet entered the Divine Realm, his initial foray into the void left him feeling as if his vision were obscured. The Great Xuan World was the only place that gave him a sense of security in the vast void, much like a fledgling bird cautiously exploring the world outside its nest.
But now, Chen Mu soared above the nine heavens, his realm having entered the Divine Realm, and his Primordial Dao was that of Void Entry. In this boundless void, his vision and perception far surpassed what they had been before.
As Chen Mu traversed the Vangu Empty Domain, he felt as if he were flying through an immense starry sky!
Yes, a starry sky!
As far as his eyes could see, countless points of light dotted the void, but each point represented not a star but a distinct world.
"It is said that the Vangu Empty Domain has over three thousand Grand Realms and countless Medium and Minor Realms."
As Chen Mu advanced, gazing into the infinite worlds, he muttered to himself.
The so-called Grand Realms were those capable of giving birth to Divine Realm beings.
According to Xun Mu, the Great Xuan World's territory could barely be considered a Grand Realm. Due to the lack of Divine Realm beings in the past and its location on the edge of the Vangu Empty Domain, it was unremarkable.
Within the Vangu Empty Domain, there were many worlds far more vast and expansive than the Great Xuan World. Conversely, there were also countless worlds that were much smaller. These Medium and Minor Realms couldn't nurture Divine Realm beings and thus couldn't grow and thrive.
In the Vangu Empty Domain, there were only three thousand Grand Realms, but the number of Medium and Minor Realms was immeasurable. According to Xun Mu, in a single domain, the number of Medium Realms often reached millions, while Minor Realms were as countless as the grains of sand in the Ganges River, making it difficult to estimate.
This was one of the reasons why the Great Xuan World had been so insignificant in the past.
From afar, the Great Xuan World, which had never given birth to a Divine Realm being, appeared no different from an ordinary Medium Realm.
But now, with the birth of a Divine Realm being in the Great Xuan World, even without the demon race's invasion, it would gradually come to the attention of the various forces in the Vangu Empty Domain over time.
At this moment,
Chen Mu gazed into the endless void, and as far as his eyes could see, there were countless points of light, each representing a world, and all of them were extremely distant from him. It was the first time he truly understood the vastness of the Endless Universe.
However, these points of light were mostly Medium and Minor Realms, and it was difficult to distinguish the presence of Grand Realms from such a distance. Only by approaching within a certain range could he discern their true nature.
And so,
Chen Mu didn't know how long he had been flying or how far he had traversed in the void when some of the points of light in his vision shrank, while others expanded. Finally, a distinct light cluster appeared!
It wasn't just a point of light but a cluster, and from afar, he could sense its intensity and vigor. Compared to the nearby points of light, they were mere decorations, and many were even drawn towards it, orbiting around it.
This was a Grand Realm! Chen Mu immediately recognized it.
However, he had no intention of approaching it. Instead, he changed his direction and flew away, as he didn't want to have too much contact with the Grand Realm forces of the Vangu Empty Domain at this time.
After passing by several Grand Realms one after another, Chen Mu judged that he had ventured deep enough into the Vangu Empty Domain. Finally, he stopped in a void, where the area was vast and empty, with only a few small and medium-sized worlds visible in the distance.
After a brief observation, Chen Mu's thoughts stirred, and he manipulated the Void Path, causing the surging Void Force in the vicinity to create a spacious area. Then, he sat down cross-legged, and his physical form quickly vanished, transforming into a ball of Divine Energy, which then disappeared, becoming formless and intangible, just like the void.
At the same time, Chen Mu's consciousness sank deep into his mind.
With a thought, he summoned the System Panel.
The System Panel had undergone significant changes compared to the past. After entering the Divine Realm, many of the Martial Dao techniques he had cultivated before had disappeared, along with numerous intricate cultivation methods.
In their place, a new section emerged.
[Realm: Divine Realm (Perfect Divine Body)]
[Divine Energy Amplification: Threefold]
The System Panel clearly indicated that his Divine Energy Incarnation was a Perfect Divine Body, and he inherently possessed a threefold amplification of Divine Energy. This was due to the perfect structure of his ten portions of Divine Energy, which granted a bonus distinct from those with nine or fewer portions.
Scrolling down further, a new section appeared.
[Divine Energy Cultivation Technique: Jade True Art (Incomplete)]
[Experience: 0 points]
...
[Divine Energy Cultivation Technique: Spirit Transformation True Art (Incomplete)]
[Experience: 0 points]
...
[Divine Energy Cultivation Technique: Spirit Birth Divine Technique (Incomplete)]
[Experience: 0 points]
The Jade True Art and Spirit Transformation True Art that he had previously noted appeared on the System Panel. Similarly, the Spirit Birth Divine Technique was also present, indicating that the System Panel could still assist in cultivating even these Divine Energy Secret Arts.
"Spirit Birth Divine Technique."
Chen Mu's mind flashed with the contents of the Spirit Birth Divine Technique, and he began to carefully contemplate and enlighten himself.
The System Panel referred to these Divine Energy Secret Arts as 'Divine Energy Cultivation Techniques,' which sounded similar to the 'Tempering Body' methods of mortal Martial Dao, but they were fundamentally different in nature. The complexity of these techniques far surpassed that of mortal Martial Dao tempering methods.
Mortal Martial Dao practices, such as muscle grinding and flesh tempering, utilize various martial arts and medicinal powders to temper the body. However, they do not require the practitioner to control every bit of medicinal power or every cell in their body.
Divine Energy Secret Arts are different.
Cultivating Divine Energy Secret Arts requires a foundational understanding of the corresponding Primordial Dao. Then, one must use a special method to harness the power of the Primordial Dao to temper the Divine Energy. This tempering process is incredibly intricate, requiring meticulous attention to detail, down to the most basic unit of Divine Energy. It's akin to operating an extremely precise instrument.
Only by entering the Divine Realm and gaining the ability to differentiate one's thoughts into countless aspects can one achieve this level of precision. Otherwise, even with an understanding of the Primordial Dao, the lack of meticulous control would hinder cultivation.
For Chen Mu, his Perfect Divine Body is based on ten portions of Divine Energy. When cultivating Divine Energy Secret Arts, this essentially increases the difficulty tenfold compared to those with a single portion of Divine Energy. However, since Chen Mu has ten portions of Divine Energy, his mind's differentiation ability is also ten times that of those with a single portion in the Divine Realm. Therefore, in this aspect, all Divine Realm cultivators are on equal footing.
The real challenge lies in understanding the Primordial Dao.
For example, the Spirit Birth Divine Technique requires, at its first level, an understanding of the Creation Dao. Many lower-level Divine Realm cultivators struggle to comprehend the Creation Dao after a long and arduous cultivation journey. In such cases, even if one meets the prerequisites to cultivate the Spirit Birth Divine Technique, it is still extremely challenging to master this technique.
In a world of 1691, there is no wrong version!
However, for Chen Mu, the difficulty he perceives is different from others. As he carefully contemplates and enlightens himself on the Spirit Birth Divine Technique, the System Panel, as usual, begins to accumulate experience in this technique!
This implies that with sufficient experience, he can master Divine Energy Secret Arts with ease.
...
On the other side.
In the Great Xuan World.
Chen Mu's Interface Avatar strolls between mountains and rivers, measuring the vast land with his footsteps.
After some consideration, he finally decides to establish his Inner Realm within Zhongzhou. In truth, the location of the Inner Realm doesn't matter much, as the Interface Avatar cannot freely move the Inner Realm. However, relocating the inhabitants of the Great Xuan World is a simple matter, allowing the Inner Realm to connect to any corner of the Great Xuan World with a single thought.
(End)
Chen Mu quietly arrived in the Central Continent, returning to this land after many years.
The Central Continent remained prosperous and bustling, seemingly unaffected by the war in the northern regions. As Chen Mu's gaze swept across countless cities, he did notice some unsavory activities, but they were few and far between.
He paid no heed to these unlawful matters, for where there is water, there are fish, and where there is limited resources, conflict inevitably arises. The Martial Dao is a path of competition; without strife, there is no progress.
His gaze landed on the Capital City.
In a pavilion, he spotted many familiar figures, and among them was Yan Jingqing. The former inspector and scholar in white now donned an official robe, sitting with dignity behind a desk, drafting documents for the Ministry of Justice, handling criminal matters.
Compared to his earlier years, Yan Jingqing's demeanor had matured, and he carried an air of authority befitting his high position. Yet, there was also a hint of weariness in his eyes, a result of the many years he had served. He held the position of Deputy Minister, not the primary role, but due to his deep connection with Chen Mu, few dared to cross him. He essentially managed the daily affairs of the Ministry.
Chen Mu observed for a moment but did not reveal himself to meet with Yan Jingqing. Instead, he continued to scan the surroundings.
The Great Xuan Court still had the Martial Hall, but the former Grand Master Lu Zongxi, who had entrusted him with the Primordial Map, had passed away. The Martial Hall now seemed desolate, mainly due to the influence of the Seven Mysteries Sect.
Chen Mu had been spreading the Dao and imparting his teachings in the Seven Mysteries Sect, influencing the entire world of martial arts. Grandmasters and Blood Exchange experts flocked to the sect to study the Primordial Map, the Heaven Earth Mysterious Origin Map, and other diagrams, engaging in profound discussions.
The Martial Hall now had only a few elderly Grandmasters, lacking the presence of Blood Exchange experts.
"The departed are gone," Chen Mu thought to himself with a sigh.
He intended to create an inner world within the Great Xuan World, altering the rules of heaven and earth to free the beings within from constraints and significantly extend their lifespans. However, this would only benefit the living, not resurrect the dead.
With a swift motion, Chen Mu stepped forward, arriving at the depths of the Earth Abyss in the Central Continent. He extended his right hand and suddenly clove the air with a mighty strike.
"Open!"
As he manipulated the power of the interface, the void forces rippled, and in an instant, the void before him shattered and opened.
Creating an inner world was, in fact, easier than creating a new world from scratch. By severing a portion of the Great Xuan World and isolating it from the main world, Chen Mu was working within the existing framework, eliminating the need for external reliance.
The area Chen Mu severed wasn't particularly large, approximately ten li in diameter. This scale wouldn't impact the Great Xuan World's heaven and earth, although it sounds small. However, the inner world Chen Mu was creating wasn't intended for the proliferation of mundane life but as his future mansion and a future 'Celestial Traveling Palace' within the Great Xuan World.
With his Void Entry cultivation and status as the interface's master, severing this space was not a difficult task. After isolating the inner world from the Great Xuan World, Chen Mu began the more intricate process of altering the internal rules of heaven and earth.
This process was quite tedious and required a certain amount of mental energy.
Currently, Chen Mu's focus was primarily on his Divine Energy Incarnation, where he was delving into the Spirit Birth Divine Technique. Consequently, his Interface Avatar's efficiency in changing the rules of heaven and earth was slightly slower.
However, Chen Mu wasn't in a rush. He had many tasks to accomplish in the Great Xuan World. He needed to refine a Mind Soul Cultivation Technique and create a Martial Dao practice based on the Creation Path, allowing practitioners to directly attain the Divine Realm.
If left to the martial world to gradually develop and refine these arts, the process would be lengthy. Chen Mu wasn't entirely selfless; he had personal interests in ensuring that those close to him, like Xu Hongyu and Chen Yue, could cultivate more advanced Martial Dao practices.
As the saying goes, when one attains the Dao, even their dogs and chickens ascend.
With Chen Mu leading the way and breaking the constraints of heaven and earth to reach the Divine Realm, the path for future beings to attain divinity would be much smoother.
For Xu Hongyu, Chen Yue, and others, there would be even greater benefits. Even if their natural talents might not be sufficient to reach the Divine Realm, once Chen Mu attains a higher level of cultivation, he could directly elevate their life levels to the Divine Realm, just as Jianmu Divine Lord had done for Xun Mu.
However, all of this was contingent on the Great Xuan World surviving the impending Demon Catastrophe.
(End of Chapter)
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