fifth form

Chapter 3243 Running East and Running West
Dong Zhongshu had no idea how to sort things out, but Zhang Xuezhou and others had already done so.

High-ranking monks rarely find true friends through their exchanges, while researchers in modern society gather in large groups, creating a situation where three mediocre individuals can outwit one brilliant strategist.

The genetic sequences in the real world are not developed in isolation. In addition to self-research and development, they have also incorporated cultivation systems from different worlds. For example, Montesbatton and Nagos led their respective countries, and Zhang Xuezhou even introduced the Yin-Yang School's realm technique system, thereby influencing the development of the cultivation system of the entire world.

The complex development has brought countless collisions, but it has also continuously refined and clarified the path forward.

"I don't quite understand this field!"

From discussing techniques to cultivation, no one was stingy with their sharing, and Zhang Xuezhou was also happy to share.

After a lively conversation, Dong Zhongshu seemed to realize his own shortcomings, while Zhenyuan Shenjun found it somewhat difficult to change his mind.

Zhenyuan Shenjun cultivates the Golden Elixir Technique. This kind of cultivation and belief is so powerful that it can produce miracles. There is nothing that cannot be broken by force. When the force reaches its limit, it is invincible.

While many cultivators in West Kunlun have various shortcomings, their offensive and defensive skills are undoubtedly top-notch.

The Emperor's lightning, the Empress's phoenix hairpin strike, the Zhenyuan Divine Lord's wide sleeves, the Golden Crow Emperor's flames that melt metal and stone, the Mystic Maiden's swordsmanship, and even the seductive arts cultivated by several empresses all achieved their ultimate goal of seducing with a single strike.

Among the top cultivators, few can form a field of influence over a large area; even the Emperor's lightning influence is limited to a radius of three zhang.

“In essence, the more dispersed the power, the weaker it becomes. Influencing a region will inevitably bring about dispersed power, and therefore it cannot be strong,” Zhenyuan Divine Lord emphasized.

“You can think of it as the radiant power of Western religions,” Zhang Xuezhou said. “But we are in this radiance without needing to make any extra effort!”

How can you build influence without putting in the effort?

"It's an instinct..."

Zhang Xuezhou gestured, finding it difficult to explain the spiritual force—a force that exists yet is elusive and hard to discern.

Not to mention Zhenyuan Shenjun, people like Chang Kongluo hadn't understood it before either, so they didn't take Ren Yisheng's cultivation seriously, treating it as just part of their genetic sequence.

However, the great cultivators possess strong spirits, and their spiritual cultivation makes it difficult for scriptures to perceive changes.

Leaving aside Zhenyuan Shenjun and others, even Zhang Xuezhou's current cultivation of Nagos's imprint divine marks and nurturing methods has not brought about any substantial changes in his spirit, and he cannot perceive any special changes at all.

Without feeling, it is difficult to guide cognition, and mental strengthening is not an easy thing to practice.

Without special aids, one can only cultivate diligently over many years, which is not much more difficult than the physical techniques cultivated in the past.

“You can study the Heart Sutra of the Western religion and experience it for yourself,” Zhang Xuezhou finally recommended. “I also have a Heart Sutra here with some hidden problems. Although it’s not for practice, it should be fine to use it as a reference!”

"Western religion!"

Zhenyuan Shenjun glanced at Zhang Xuezhou with a deep look.

Heeding Zhang Xuezhou's advice, he headed east to the Han Dynasty, where he traveled for several years.

When they met again, Zhang Xuezhou recommended the Western Religion, which required him to travel to Xiniu Hezhou.

Communicating with Confucianists is not difficult, but communicating with the two Western religious leaders is not so friendly.

Zhenyuan Shenjun took the palm leaf handed over by Zhang Xuezhou, and his eyes swept over the rows of tadpole-like characters on the palm leaf. He couldn't help but feel a little troubled.

It's not difficult to integrate into the language of a region; Zhenyuan Shenjun only needed a few dozen days to be able to communicate in the local language. However, moving from basic communication skills to studying secret texts requires a completely different level of understanding.

The latter is no less difficult than mastering a skill to its fullest extent.

"Have you fully understood this Heart Sutra?" Zhenyuan Divine Lord asked. "I barely managed to cultivate it, but there are some issues that are difficult to delve into in the short term!"

Zhang Xuezhou nodded. As he reached out, a bright light appeared behind his head, illuminating everyone with its warm glow, which also amazed Zhenyuan Shenjun.

"Your skill is truly amazing!"

In the end, Zhenyuan Shenjun could only sigh in admiration.

Zhang Xuezhou's cultivation involved eating food from various families, growing up being fed by everyone, while Zhenyuan Shenjun cultivated in Kunlun.

Although Zhenyuan Shenjun appears to have a higher cultivation level and stronger killing power, Zhang Xuezhou has integrated the cultivation knowledge of both the East and the West, and the breadth of his knowledge is rarely matched by others.

Reaching Zhang Xuezhou's level is not easy. The understanding of language and writing will be a major obstacle, and the differences between schools of thought will be even more of a barrier. Obtaining relevant classics is not easy, and thoroughly studying them is extremely difficult. To achieve mastery is even more difficult.

“The Yin-Yang School’s realm techniques are insufficient to support your kind of cultivation. In fact, I’m more curious about what you use as a common ground to integrate so many things together,” Dong Zhongshu said with great interest.

"This is the spirit I've been talking about!"

The research and discussion ultimately returned to the original direction, which is also the area of ​​control and domain involved by everyone, which is indeed a headache.

"What level do you think Master Zhenyuan is at right now?" Dong Zhongshu asked.

“Master Zhenyuan’s spiritual power is extremely solid, making it difficult to compare with his techniques. However, the power of his techniques is beyond control, yet inferior to his domain,” Zhang Xuezhou said.

"What level is this?" Zhenyuan Divine Lord asked curiously.

“You need to use the control of your sleeve to strike your opponent. Only after you pull your opponent into your sleeve can you control them in every aspect. Right now, it should be similar to a pseudo-domain that is between control and domain,” Zhang Xuezhou said. “This ability is already very strong. In all the years I have seen, only the Emperor and the Primordial Heavenly Venerable are better than it!”

"I used to think I could compete with the Three Pure Ones, but I didn't expect one to be genuine and the other fake. The fake definitely can't beat the real thing!"

Zhenyuan Shenjun sighed.

Zhang Xuezhou's eyesight was excellent. Zhenyuan Shenjun knew very well that Zhang Xuezhou had represented Kunlun to the Celestial Court, and his judgment was at least 70% accurate, if not 100%.

Zhenyuan Shenjun used to think he was no less than anyone else, but he never actually fought anyone and didn't know the true abilities of the Three Pure Ones.

He lacked interest in opponents of similar strength, but if the opponent were to completely surpass him, Zhenyuan Shenjun would want to discern the difference and thus understand the concept of the True Domain.

“I met Yuanshi Tianzun in the East Sea. I’ll have the chance to test my skills against him again and see how much difference there is between us,” Zhenyuan Shenjun said. “Have you met those two old killers from the Western Sect? How do their strengths compare?”

“I didn’t see them fight directly, so I guess their strength is about equal to yours,” Zhang Xuezhou guessed. “But they possess several powerful treasures. If you lack treasures to counter them, you’ll be at a disadvantage in a fight!”

“Refining the spirit you speak of is not easy, but refining magic weapons is much simpler. Let me polish my sleeves again,” Zhenyuan Divine Lord said. “You gave me a magic weapon cloth before. Can I use it to refine magic weapons?”

"Please feel free to use it!"

Although Donghua had already left his body, Zhuang Qingzhai's magic cloth could not be easily used, and Zhang Xuezhou did not intend to take it back, since he did not play with this type of magic weapon.

If Jin Chang breaks his promise and keeps the Yin-Yang Secret Pill for himself, he can still give a roll of Ice Silkworm Silk to Zhenyuan Divine Lord in the future.

"If you gain something from exchanging ideas about the Heart Sutra with the Western religions, and my uncle breaks his promise to me, I can give you a little bonus then!"

Zhang Xuezhou made no attempt to hide anything and directly took the puppet silk from Jin Chang to demonstrate, which drew repeated exclamations of surprise from Zhenyuan Shenjun.

This silk is indeed of top quality. The puppet silk from Jinchang is too scarce to be used for weaving, but it is undoubtedly top-quality as sewing thread.

Zhenyuan Shenjun was filled with envy and felt it necessary to go to the Western Sect for an exchange.