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Chapter 93: Learn from All Things in Heaven and Earth, the Script Dao
As Lu Qing continued his learning, a flood of insights surged through his mind once more—this time, far more overwhelming than ever before. The sheer volume of information nearly overwhelmed him, catching him off guard. He quickly steadied his spirit, focusing entirely to absorb it.
【To join the Divine Seal Sect, one must take Heaven and Earth as teacher. Observe the patterns of all things in the world, sketch spiritual talismans, and communicate with the essence of existence…】
This was unlike any previous experience. The moment the ability activated, a majestic voice echoed within Lu Qing’s mind, resonating like divine music. His soul trembled with awe, drawn into its depths as if listening to the true voice of the Dao.
Beside him, Xiao Li, seeing Lu Qing once again stand motionless with eyes closed, glanced over briefly—then returned to staring at the stone platform, unbothered. Two-legged creatures were always like this. It had long grown accustomed.
Xiao Li’s tongue drooled freely. It could feel the immense benefit the object on the platform held. But since the two-legged one hadn’t allowed it to move, all it could do was watch and salivate.
Lu Qing remained in deep absorption for an unusually long time. Long enough that Xiao Li lifted its head several times, wondering if Lu Qing had fallen asleep.
Finally, Lu Qing opened his eyes, his face etched with disbelief.
"To learn from all things in heaven and earth… This Script Dao isn’t just another path of cultivation—it’s a completely independent system, entirely different from martial cultivation?"
Lu Qing was stunned. The heritage sealed within the mysterious patterns held far greater mystery than he had imagined. It was a completely separate system of cultivation, utterly distinct from the martial arts path.
Martial cultivation began with refining qi and blood, hardening sinews and bones, strengthening internal organs—pursuing the ultimate power of the physical body. Only after this could one refine the spirit soul, break through the meridians, achieve inner and outer unity, and finally step into the Xian Tian realm.
But Script Dao placed little emphasis on physical strength at the beginning. Instead, it emphasized perceiving the principles hidden within all things in nature. Once one grasped the essence of the patterns in the world, mastery over power would follow naturally—no forced effort needed.
Thus, Script Dao demanded extraordinary insight. Those lacking in insight could spend a lifetime in pursuit and still never achieve anything—perhaps not even enter the path.
"I thought martial cultivation was already incredibly rare—only one in ten martial cultivators could grasp the secret of connecting qi and blood, entering the Qi Xue Jing. That probability was already low."
"But this Script Dao? Its difficulty is thousands of times greater. Even among those with the talent, the chance of truly qualifying is one in ten thousand. It’s almost impossible."
Lu Qing marveled. The entrance barrier of Script Dao was staggeringly high. Compared to it, martial cultivation seemed almost effortless.
At least with martial arts, even if one couldn’t reach Qi Xue Jing, one still gained strong physical prowess and refined combat skills—far superior to ordinary people.
But Script Dao? If one failed to enter the path, failed to comprehend the principles of the talismans, then one remained no different from a commoner.
Lu Qing even began to suspect that this art of talismans had vanished from the world precisely because of its extreme difficulty. Even Li Weitian, a Xian Tian realm master at the peak of cultivation, had never heard of it—only a single Jade Transformation Cave Chamber remained as a trace of its existence.
But the heritage he’d obtained gave no explanation for this. It only revealed that the heritage originated from a mysterious sect known as the Divine Seal Sect. Beyond that, no further details were recorded.
The Divine Seal Sect’s philosophy was simple: learn from Heaven and Earth. Draw unique talismans from the essence of all things in the world. Their way was natural and free-spirited. They lived without rules, and so even after vanishing, they left behind this cave chamber—a chance for the worthy to find.
"Still, that means I must conserve the Dipulse Spiritual Fluid."
Within the heritage left by the Divine Seal Sect was a secret technique allowing disciples to cultivate spiritual force even before reaching Hou Tian perfection. But the technique required the use of Dipulse Spiritual Fluid.
From the Jade Scroll left by Li Weitian, Lu Qing had learned just how vital spiritual force truly was. It was the key—and the bridge—to breaking through from Hou Tian to Xian Tian. Without it, no matter how excellent one’s talent, how powerful one’s combat style, or how deep one’s cultivation, the door would remain sealed. The chasm between Hou Tian and Xian Tian could never be crossed.
Now, learning that this sect had a method to awaken spiritual force early—how could he not treasure it?
He immediately stepped forward and examined the Dipulse Spiritual Fluid in the hollow of the stone platform.
"Good. There are at least thirty to forty drops here. According to the heritage, using the technique only requires ten drops at most. If it fails after ten, using more won’t help. This amount is more than enough."
Seeing the quantity, Lu Qing exhaled in relief.
Then, a thought struck him.
The Dipulse Spiritual Fluid had once been completely drained by Li Weitian. Since it took twenty years to form a single drop, that meant Li Weitian must have lived at least seven or eight hundred years ago.
Seven or eight hundred years…
In the span of a few centuries, the world transforms beyond recognition. By now, who even remembered Li Weitian?
Xiao Li, sensing Lu Qing’s intense gaze on the platform, suddenly became excited. It leapt onto the stone, tugging at Lu Qing’s sleeve.
Lu Qing looked down at the black little beast, who pointed insistently at the fluid in the hollow, eyes shining with desire.
"You want to eat this?" Lu Qing asked.
Xiao Li nodded eagerly.
Lu Qing paused, considering. This hidden sanctuary had been discovered thanks entirely to Xiao Li’s guidance. Without its help, he would never have found the hidden cave behind the waterfall.
And the Abilities Probe had confirmed: Dipulse Spiritual Fluid brought immense benefits—whether consumed by humans or beasts.
Lu Qing had no hesitation when it came to giving it to Xiao Li.
He nodded. "Yes, but take only a few drops first. If it’s not enough, take more."
Dipulse Spiritual Fluid was powerful, but not in the way that more was always better. According to the heritage of the Divine Seal Sect, its effect on improving innate talent had a limit.
It was strongest for beings below the Xian Tian realm. For those already at Xian Tian, the effect was greatly diminished.
For an ordinary Hou Tian being, a single drop could push their talent to its peak. Even for rare, special beings, five drops were the maximum—more would be useless.
Xiao Li was a spirit beast—classified as a special being. Lu Qing decided to give it five drops.
Hearing this, Xiao Li’s eyes lit up. It nodded repeatedly, eager.
"Wait here."
Dipulse Spiritual Fluid must be stored in jade vessels to preserve its spiritual purity. Fortunately, the storage room behind the Hidden Door contained a jade bottle. Lu Qing entered, retrieved it, cleaned it thoroughly, and poured all the fluid into it.
Then he said, "Open your mouth."
Xiao Li stared at him with bright eyes. Hearing the command, it happily tilted its head back and opened its mouth wide.
Lu Qing carefully poured five drops into the beast’s mouth.
The black little creature sucked in a breath, then smacked its lips. It seemed to enjoy the taste—its eyes immediately narrowed in delight. It rolled around on the stone platform, ecstatic.
But not for long.
After a short while, its eyelids grew heavy. Soon, it fell fast asleep on the stone.
Lu Qing wasn’t surprised. The heritage of the Divine Seal Sect had mentioned that spirit beasts who consumed Dipulse Spiritual Fluid would typically fall into deep slumber, their innate nature refined and their bloodline purified.
He gently lifted Xiao Li and placed it into a small nest made from his folded outer robe. Then he sat cross-legged nearby, silently waiting for it to wake.
(End of Chapter)
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