Chapter 1008: Divine Words and Magical Means
Chen Chuan took a look and then looked away. He thought about it and roughly guessed that what he had just seen was most likely the manifestation of the remaining spiritual power from the past.
This happened in the fusion area, where the Xuanjiao once resided, and there were suspected to be even larger secret rituals around it. It was not surprising that such a situation occurred.
And this is not an illusory image, at least it can be actually observed, and it is communicated through words rather than directly through the mind, so there is no sign of virtuality in the second self.
Then why was it not there when he came here, but appeared now? He thought that it was probably because he had split the rift, causing the power of the opposite world to dissipate here, so it was attracted out. It is also possible that the newly grown Polygonatum flowers outside also played a certain role.
Of course, in addition to these, he actually has another guess, which is the most likely one, but it cannot be proven for the time being.
And about what the other party said at the end...
He thought about it and decided to go and take a look first.
As for whether it would affect him or if there was any hidden conspiracy, he smiled. He himself was not someone who knew nothing about secret rituals. If this situation really existed, it might not be safe for him to stay here. He would go and check it out. If there was any problem, he would try to destroy it or simply leave.
He immediately picked up the Xuejun Knife and walked down the cave from the top level to the bottom. It didn't take long before he reached the bottom.
What appeared in front of here was the cave entrance that the transformed creature had seen. It was not very big, only enough for two people to walk side by side. There were still some remaining jade carvings on both sides of the entrance.
He walked in and saw the pictures he had seen before. At first glance, they were some ancient images of immortals and gods. The style was indeed from the early Middle Ages. He reached out and touched it, and some powder fell down.
It can be confirmed that there was indeed a secret ritual here in the past, but it has been badly damaged. What is currently working should not be this one, but relies on the surrounding mountains and rivers. Overall, it should be slightly similar to the secret cave he saw in Longyou Road.
You can also see the black snakes that Chao Ming had eaten. These things were coiled around, but as he walked over, they swam away quickly wherever the light on their bodies shone, as if they could not avoid him.
According to what the mystic said at the end, he walked about two hundred steps inside and saw a jade-white pool of water.
The liquid inside had long since dried up and looked like solidified fat. Beside the pool stood two high-footed stone bowls, each containing a handful of sand.
Xuanshi told him not to use the stones and sand on the right, but to use the stones and sand on the left. But from here, there seems to be no difference between the two.
He thought for a moment, walked to the left, grabbed a handful of sand, and sprinkled it directly into the pool.
As these things reached the bottom, they made a hissing sound, as if the solidified liquid in the pool was rapidly dissolving. The range became larger and larger, and soon it affected the entire pool. Then it actually boiled and turned into wisps of mist that floated upwards.
He looked up and saw a huge portrait of an immortal god above. The face was somewhat similar to the mysterious man he had just seen. The mist entered the immortal god's body, and the immortal god's figure seemed to appear and disappear, with a smile on the corner of his lips.
He withdrew his gaze and looked forward, and saw that there was a road behind the pool, but since the other party didn't mention it, he would not go down there.
He turned around and walked back. When he got back to the top, he felt that the entire peak was shaking slightly, and a cloud seemed to appear on the top of the peak, and at the same time, a force seemed to be gathered.
He felt it and it seemed to be a little different from before, but it was hard to tell what it was. He didn't pay much attention to it, but returned to the stone bed and continued to relax himself.
After he had rested enough, he picked up the Xuejun Knife with full energy and slashed it forward. Suddenly, where the knife flashed, a crack appeared in front of him.
He stepped inside and stood still. A spirit appeared behind him, gathering the energy here into his body, turning it into nutrients for the transformation of the alienated tissue.
However, he felt something different. Although he was still practicing, his efficiency today was more than one third higher than before. It seemed that both the speed of collecting energy and the activity of the alienated organization were far better than before.
At this time, he could feel it more clearly, as if the peak pillars behind him gathered a force that was beneficial to him, making his mind exceptionally clear and transparent, as if all the unnecessary accumulation inside had been wiped away.
He understood in his heart that this was most likely a secret ritual used by the mystics who originally resided here to facilitate their practice. In this way, as long as one practiced in this area, one could enjoy this kind of blessing.
The other party did not lie.
Since it is beneficial, he doesn't need to reject it. Even if he doesn't use it, this power will just be wasted. Looking at the fat-like substances remaining in the pool, they can't withstand consumption for too long.
After practicing like this for another ten days or so, I felt that I had made great progress. After all, one third of the blessing is not a small amount.
However, after a certain day, the blessing on the peak pillar gradually disappeared, which should be because the contents of the pool below were exhausted.
Chen Chuan calculated the time and it should be the end of February now.
After mastering the two major techniques, breaking through the realm of Changshengguan would become much easier. He had previously estimated that if everything went smoothly, it would take about three to four months, and the maximum possible time would be half a year. If there were any obstacles, it might be extended, but that was not an optimistic scenario.
Therefore, the longest time limit for his contact with Central City was half a year, because he had been away from Central City for too long and it was hard to say what happened.
Fortunately, he was well prepared when he came out. After applying to the headquarters, he had already handed over the method of cultivation to Xu Chan in advance. If everything goes well for Xu Chan, he will be able to reach the fourth limit within two or three months, so there will be no problem even if he is not there.
However, with this blessing, it seems that we can advance the time a little bit.
"Well? I wasn't wrong, was I?"
Chen Chuan turned his head and saw the mystic appear again. This time he was standing near the cave entrance, still holding a whisk in his hand. He said, "I was indeed right."
The mystic said, "That was just me activating a ritual I've set up here. This blessing is only external, and it's now exhausted. But if you can correct the flaws in your own method, even without these, I can still help you reach a higher level. I wonder if you'd be willing to listen to me?"
Chen Chuan said, "If Xuande is willing to speak, I'm certainly willing to listen." Listening to both sides leads to enlightenment, while believing in only one side leads to ignorance. There's no harm in listening. As a martial artist, he certainly has his own judgment on whether the other party's words make sense.
The mystic laughed heartily. "Very well, I will tell you the key to this." He walked a few steps forward, sat down in front of the stone table opposite, pointed outward with the tail of his whisk, and said, "The heavens beyond the world have always been divided into those close to the yang and those far from the yin. You should understand this."
Chen Chuan nodded. This was actually the difference between the period of change and the period of calm. The two worlds were close in the period of change, but far apart in the period of calm.
The mystic smiled slightly and said, "The method of 'crossing the sky bridge' used by people in the world is all done in the world of Yang. There are very few people who cross the world of Yin and Yang."
Chen Chuan nodded. This was natural. During the period of change, the two worlds were close to each other, and the alienated organizations were active, making cultivation easier.
During the cold and silent period, the two worlds are far apart, and the alienated organizations may even stop growing, making cultivation naturally difficult. Even during the cold and silent period, the level of fighters in the entire world will be lowered. This is due to the limitations of realistic conditions.
But he looked at the other person again and heard what he said, it seemed that there was something else going on.
Xuanshi said, "To cross the sky bridge in the world near Yang is a natural process." He shook his head, "It's not very clever, but if you can cross it in the world far from Yin, it would be considered clever."
Although we are now in the world of Near Yang, and can use the Near Yang method, we can only go a few steps further. However, using the Yin Li method, we can go far and reach the void, and see the mysterious opportunity."
He smiled again as he spoke, "If they weren't capable of this, I wouldn't have said anything. I'm just a mediocre person, so why would I bother with them?" He raised his whisk and pointed at Chen Chuan, "But I see that your spirit is far-reaching. It would be a pity if you didn't follow this path."
As he spoke, he gently fanned his chest twice. "Besides, you have practiced my Xuanjiao's methods. Only by applying them from beginning to end can you achieve a thorough understanding. Although the methods you use are superior, they are not suitable for you. Using them completely will only hinder you. I don't need to explain the reasoning behind this, you should understand it."
Chen Chuan thought about it and decided that regardless of the previous method, the second half of the sentence was not completely unreasonable.
The method he is practicing now was obtained from Wansong Company and is also of high level. However, it is not really suitable for him, because this method only solves the problems he needs to face now and does not take care of his past accumulation.
He actually had his own thoughts on this, and wouldn't strictly follow the methods in the exercises. As long as he was on the right track, adjusting the details wouldn't be a problem. Of course, it would be even better if he could hear other schools' explanations on this aspect.
The mystic smiled and said, "I will tell you the practice method. It is up to you whether to practice it or not. Since you have practiced the 'Spiritual Harvesting Method', you should know that the higher the spiritual energy is, the greater the harvest will be. The principle is simple.
According to my Xuanjiao, there are many gates above, each with its own distinct meaning. However, I won't dwell on them here, as they are useless to you. You only need to know that the highest gate is the most important. If you can inhabit it with your spirit and feed on its energy, you will gain immense benefits. There's a saying here called 'lighting the purple lamp': plant the golden lotus, light the purple lamp, and refine the hidden yin, then the bridge will open on its own."
Having said this, he went on to explain the Dharma in detail, his voice clear and melodious, with every word containing implicit rhythm.
Chen Chuan listened carefully. When he heard the last sentence, he looked up and saw that the cave was filled with mist. The mysterious man had disappeared, and only the lingering sound seemed to be lingering.
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(End of this chapter)
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