There are two paths to immortality in this world: one is the orthodox Xuanmen sect, which involves understanding Yin and Yang, mastering the Five Elements, studying the He Luo, observing celestial phenomena, absorbing spiritual energy, practicing qi cultivation, and attaining the Dao and the primordial spirit; the other is the demonic Shenmen sect, which involves refining the apertures and changing blood, forging a divine or demonic body, mastering divine or demonic power, and obtaining divine or demonic lifespan.

It is said that the earliest ancient cultivators all followed the path of gods and demons, and all forged bodies of gods and demons.

The Xuanmen Qi Cultivation Method also originated from and was improved upon from the divine and demonic cultivation methods. It was only after being perfected by sages throughout the ages that it formed a completely new path.

This path is also known as the path of Qi cultivation, and the techniques practiced are naturally Qi cultivation methods.

The so-called "power cultivation method" is actually a variation of the cultivation methods of the Xuanmen Qi practitioners, which evolved from the Shenzong and Momen cultivation methods.

After all, the Divine Sect and the Demonic Sect are not on good terms with the Profound Sect and the Orthodox Sect.

When the Xuanmen sect first rose to prominence, it was suppressed by the Shenzong sect. Later, when the Xuanmen sect rose to power, it drove the Momen sect to the bitter cold land of the far north. Naturally, they had to guard against the Momen sect's comeback. The Shenzong sect and the Momen sect were indeed always thinking about "counterattacking the Central Plains".

The relationship between the two cannot be described as one of mutual respect; rather, it can be described as one of irreconcilable conflict.

As a result, even divine and demonic cultivation techniques seem to have acquired an "original sin."

Practicing divine and demonic techniques on the territory of the orthodox Xuanmen sect is absolutely a shameful thing, and one day you might be killed as a spy for the demonic sect.

However, if it is a "power-based technique", then there is absolutely no problem.

The "Power Techniques" are also divided into two types: one is the various body-refining secrets formed by the fusion with the Qi Techniques, which are mainly used to assist in the cultivation of the Qi Techniques and to forge various Dao bodies, such as the "Heavenly Gang Five Thunder Body" and the "Five Elements Body". The other type is a pure technique that is close to the divine and demonic techniques, which is just a different form.

Unlike the Qi cultivation method of absorbing Qi, the strength cultivation method focuses on the way of Qi and blood, emphasizing the transformation of Qi and blood, reversing the innate state, and opening the essence orifices.

Once the essence orifice is opened, the limbs, bones, muscles, internal organs, and the entire body can be nourished by qi and blood, thereby condensing the bloodline of gods and demons. Using flesh and bones as a path, and following the "True Diagram of Gods and Demons," new essence orifices of flesh and blood are refined.

Ultimately, they undergo a transformation of their bloodline, cultivating the true form and body of gods and demons, thereby achieving immortality and great supernatural powers.

Simply put: physical strength trains the body, while internal energy training cultivates the body's vital energy.

The mysterious aperture is neither inside nor outside the body, but only in the realm of mystery. In layman's terms, it is to reshape a system of acupoints and meridians, laying a solid foundation for the future astral projection and the formation of a physical body.

The essence orifice is based on the acupoints of the human body. Through the transformation of force and technique, it contains essence, qi and blood, and rearranges and combines them to achieve the purpose of excavating the bloodline of gods and demons and forging the body of gods and demons.

Bai Cang's current situation is very similar to the opening of his spiritual aperture and his involvement in the power of force.

The two paths of physical strength are not in conflict, and there are many who cultivate both.

While it is extremely rare for a Daoist master to forge a divine or demonic body, or for a powerful figure in a demonic sect to cultivate both Qi and a primordial spirit, such cases are by no means isolated.

Bai Cang didn't intend to cultivate both paths simultaneously; he didn't have such ambitions.

He wanted to cultivate strength techniques as well, and his purpose was very simple: to solve the problem of insufficient vital energy!

"But in the territory of the orthodox Xuanmen sect, how easy is it to find a power cultivation technique without any hidden dangers!"

Bai Cang sighed, feeling somewhat worried again.

If one is not picky about food, the cultivation methods of strength are not uncommon, especially among unorthodox schools, where cultivation methods that combine both qi and physical strength are ubiquitous.

For example, the Five Aggregates Yin Magic clearly shows traces of the parallel existence of both physical and spiritual energy, but it removes most of the essence of physical energy and focuses mainly on the spiritual energy.

Even if it's a power-based technique derived from divine and demonic arts, it's not that difficult to find if you really want to. Bai Cang has one: the Taiyin Refining Form Technique.

However, even if Bai Cang went mad, he wouldn't practice such a catchy fishing technique.

However, most of the power techniques circulating among unorthodox schools today follow this approach.

Apart from the Divine Sect and Demonic Sect in the frigid far north and the overseas demon kingdoms, most of the superior and safe martial arts techniques are in the hands of the major Xuanmen sects, and there is almost no possibility of them being circulated outside.

Whether it's various Dao bodies or Dharma bodies, or the power cultivation techniques used to train warriors and Dao soldiers, they are all unique resources and privileges of major Xuanmen sects.

For ordinary practitioners of unorthodox or miscellaneous schools, obtaining a power-based martial art without any hidden dangers is extremely difficult, almost impossible.

At least in the Scripture Pavilion of the Red Dragon Temple, and even in the Transmission Hall, Bai Cang did not see any related cultivation techniques.

"Never mind! I'll keep an eye out for it when the opportunity arises!"

Bai Cang rose with a flick of his sleeves, and casually strolled down the back mountain.

"Congratulations, Abbot! Your merits have greatly increased!"

The "old three" had been waiting there, and they all bowed down in respect.

Bai Cang nodded and looked at Zhang He with a smile, "Godfather, do you have something to say?"

He had already noticed Zhang He's hesitation, but he hadn't had time to pay attention to it earlier.

"Your subordinate is incompetent; please punish me, Master!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang He immediately knelt down, saying, "While you were away, the Ma family not only seized back the medicinal herb fields in the mountains, but also planned to hold a thirteen-village alliance to seize the temple's property. We are powerless to stop them..."

Bai Cang reached out and helped him up. "Don't rush, tell me slowly."

The Sanyin Temple is currently at its weakest point. Even though Zhang He has already entered the Dao through Qi cultivation, he is still only under the supervision of two "One-Aperture Immortal Masters".

Since Bai Cang never appears in public, Xiao Nie cannot openly make a move.

Unless someone invades the "headquarters" of the Sanyin Temple, Sun Hongbo and Zhang He cannot control Xiao Nie.

In this situation, any unforeseen events would be beyond their control.

How could Bai Cang possibly blame him!

Seeing this, Zhang He breathed a sigh of relief and immediately began to explain.

After the news spread that the Three Yin Immortals had been executed and Bai Cang had taken over as the head of the temple, many forces affiliated with the Three Yin Temple began to become restless.

However, the lingering influence of the Sanyin Temple and its backing by the Xia Kingdom's Heshan Sect prevented them from making any rash moves. They merely conducted various tests, and Sun Hongbo and Zhang He's responses were appropriate, preventing any major trouble.

The reason for this change was that "Old Xu" from Majia Village had returned from his travels.

I've heard that this "Ancestor of the Ma Family" has already reached the cultivation level of a Dao Foundation True Person.

Upon his return, he launched a sweeping invasion, immediately "reclaiming lost territory" and taking back the "mountain medicinal fields" that had been seized by the Sanyin Temple.

He then sent out invitations to "form an alliance" with various forces, and even the Sanyin Temple received his invitation.

It's clearly an attitude of wanting to take its place!

“They are currently in Heihe Town, and they are threatening to hand over the jurisdiction of the five towns, eight townships and thirteen villages if the Sanyin Temple does not dare to hold an alliance meeting.”

Zhang He concluded by saying, "Now, the representatives of the thirteen villages have all gathered in Heihe Town."

"We are powerless; we humbly beg the Abbot for guidance!"

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