Taoist Master Xuanhuang

"The Heart and Blood Furnace" also originates from Xuanhuang's understanding and interpretation of his heart.

Xuanhuang had given guidance to Lady White Bone, and Lady White Bone achieved her previous accomplishments based on Xuanhuang's instructions.

The expression "My will is the will of Heaven, my heart is the heart of Heaven" is most prominently used by Lady White Bone here.

Transform the world into your true self, and transform your self into your dantian (lower abdomen).

This is why Lady White Bone's mental cultivation, even without a dantian in the first to third stages, is no less than that of a true cultivator.

The path of the mind is never simple; it is a way of life far beyond dreams.

Of course, the Dream Path of the Gate of Time is also a forward-looking approach; what follows is the Path of Reality and Illusion, not simply the method of dreams.

Xuanhuang was also very satisfied with Lady White Bone.

The reason why the Void Blade, Lady White Bone, and the Gate of Time and Dreams are ranked only below the three great treasures is that they are considered to be of the same status.

There is another important reason.

That is, the White Bone Pagoda tempers the will and mind of cultivators, the Void Blade protects countless young cultivators, and the Dream of Time protects the dreams of all cultivators.

This is the greatest fortune and merit hidden within the three treasures.

As long as these merits exist, and as long as the cultivation world does not collapse, the three of them will be treated like ancestors.

Next, the Ghost Ship and Azure Cloud Boat were a bit lacking.

Especially the ghost ship, because it was created very late, did not grow up alongside the cultivators and never played a supporting role.

Even if it could transport cultivators into the abyss, such an ability is dispensable.

Especially in this turbulent era, cultivators are more concerned with the main world; who would want to explore the abyss?
The only time he performed a great act of merit was when the three demons of the abyss released the poison of the abyss, which was neutralized by the ghost ship.

However, this achievement pales in comparison to that of his older brothers and sisters.

The reason he chose the path of spiritual practice is precisely this.

In terms of destiny, we simply cannot compete with you elder brothers and sisters, who hold important power in the cultivation world.

I have nothing.

The elder brothers and sisters can enjoy their spiritual practice by relying on these powers, while they will not make progress if they do not work hard.

After careful consideration, the Ghost Ship chose to follow the same path of wisdom cultivation as the Palace of All Spirits.

It seems we made the right choice.

Although it is the smallest one (excluding the main world and the Flame Lamp), it is also the one that is progressing the fastest.

He started by fooling everyone, and gradually turned his fooling into reality. He can brag, but he also made his boasts come true. That's a skill in itself.

The Abyss Cultivators are currently the most numerous and also the most ruthless of all the subordinate factions.

The casualty rate was very high, far exceeding that of the other older brothers and sisters.

He follows a path of weeding out the dross and keeping the essence, a path of survival of the fittest, where those who are not qualified will be eliminated.

After all, he was a treasure who had studied under the Wanling Palace, and he had a deep understanding of the Wanling Palace's rules.

Like the old man of all spirits, if one follows the path of wisdom, then one cannot rigidly copy the paths of all the elder brothers and sisters.

The elder brothers and sisters have supreme power in the human world, but I don't.

Poorness leads to change, and change leads to continuity.

The existence of wisdom accelerates spiritual practice, and necessary sacrifices are inevitable in order to achieve this goal.

Anyway, not all those who join your Abyss faction are bad, but there aren't many good people.

What good person would join the camp of someone who calls himself a demonic cultivator?

Therefore, death is death; death is a way of ridding the people of a scourge.

The living become stronger, turning into great demons—this paves the way for all living beings.

In short, Ghost Ship is very hypocritical and lacks strict moral standards, relying on using whatever suits it and discarding whatever doesn't.

It can be described as highly variable.

To be honest, Xuanhuang is satisfied with his current achievements.

Despite having the shallowest foundation, the least accumulation, and being the latest to be born, Xuanhuang was naturally very satisfied that he was able to build such a large enterprise, and even the subordinate camps were created by him.

According to this logic, ghost ships are actually born with great fortune.

It corresponds to the great fortune of the subordinate camp. With this fortune, although it still cannot compare with the accumulation of other treasures, it can barely catch up with them.

The last Qingyun Boat.

It was crafted from the Ghost Bus, and should be the most profound of the other treasures besides the three great treasures.

The Ghost Bus was never simple; under the power of rules, it could become infinitely strong.

The more strange things he carries, the stronger he becomes; the fewer strange things he carries, the weaker he becomes, but the bottom line is the third rank.

It also possesses innate carrying capacity, suppression capacity, space-traversing ability, and field resonance ability, among others.

The strongest of these, and the one that Xuanhuang values ​​most, is not spatial ability or suppression capacity, but field resonance ability.

As everyone knows, Xuanhuang is a grandmaster of the field.

The Azure Cloud Boat naturally inherited Xuanhuang's understanding of the field.

The Way of the Field is a very profound way, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a way of transcendence.

Even a vast universe like the Cycle of Reincarnation is merely a larger field.

Even a human being's own field is a field.

The difference lies in strength, but there is no fundamental difference.

The methods of cultivation can also be explained through the field; arrays are, the human body is, heaven and earth are, and all things are the same.

The reason why some people can cultivate themselves while others cannot is that.

An explanation can be developed based on Xuanhuang's summary of the field.

Some beings possess a unique aura, which could be intelligence, physical strength, clear-mindedness, keen soul, outstanding wisdom, or special characteristics in their meridians, acupoints, internal organs, muscles, bones, or membranes.

In short, both are acceptable; the physical and the metaphysical can both be manifestations of extraordinary qualities.

As long as a living being possesses even a trace of extraordinary qualities, it doesn't matter where it is.

Even if someone is blind, because they are blind, but has a keen sense of smell or hearing, as long as they have even a slight extraordinary quality, they are considered.

This extraordinary quality, manifested in one's overall personal aura, is the key to connecting with the spiritual essence of heaven and earth.

Once a single extraordinary quality connects with the spiritual essence of heaven and earth, it can attract spiritual energy into the body. As long as there is a suitable method, this spiritual energy can be retained.

This allows the spiritual energy to nourish one's body and soul, leading to gradual transformation and growth.

This is the cultivation method summarized by Xuanhuang.

Non-spiritual roots, divine blood, and special physiques, etc.

Of course, the three points mentioned above are also included, but the extraordinary field includes more and covers a wider range.

Spiritual roots are simply special meridians that are different from others.

The field encompasses many things, and a strong will is a transcendent quality.

Xuanhuang values ​​the field highly, and cultivators have also discovered this. Unfortunately, this thing is too vast; it would be an exaggeration to say that it is a study of all things in heaven and earth.

Only powerful deities like Confucius and Jiang Shang could make some small gains. As for cultivators, their cultivation level was too low to study the field.

The innate domain talent of Qingyunzhou is what Xuanhuang values ​​most.

Although his field talent is a strange rule, it doesn't matter how he acquired it, having it is what matters.

The fact that Qingyunzhou could produce such a powerful Second Dantian technique is inseparable from the field.

It was a summary he made based on his own abilities after a breakthrough in his understanding of the field. For example, he would tune his own field to match the frequencies of certain secret realms or even small worlds.

If you succeed, you will become the master of this space, which means you will have control over a space. This space can be called a second dantian or a second world.

They could go even further and refine this secret realm into their dantian, increasing its size and strength.

This ability is inseparable from the Azure Cloud Boat and the spatial talent.

A field is a kind of space.

However, a field does not represent absolute space; it can also be a spacetime, an infinity.

If Xuanhuang were to unfold this...

Since it can resonate with the secret realm of space, it can also resonate with a person's dream, turning someone else's dream into a dream under its own control.

Dreams are simply a special kind of space.

Furthermore, all living beings are a kind of field, and it is entirely possible to tune and resonate with them, seize possession of a living being, become the master of that living being, and replace the previous soul.

All of these are possible.

To take it even further, what if it resonates with the laws? What if it resonates with the Tao?
Yes.

Isn't spiritual practice about comprehending the laws and the Way of Heaven?
Of course, Qingyun Boat cannot do these things; he can only rely on his talent to transform the resonant space into a second dantian.

Even if it were transformed into a second dantian, Xuanhuang felt it wasn't deep enough.

Since you can become the master of the secret realm, why can't you undergo a transformation to return to your original state?

He transformed all the power of a secret spatial realm into the source that nurtured his new life.

In this way, a secret spatial realm becomes energy, transforming the very essence of a living being.

The Investiture of the Gods method, Jiang Shang's Investiture of the Gods method, followed this path.

It's feasible to delve deeper into Qingyunzhou's "Second Dantian," and it's not difficult.

but.

It's not difficult for Xuanhuang.

The current Second Dantian method is the culmination of many years of practice on Qingyun Boat.

It is the essence of what he can do.

In addition, the resonance enhancement with Liu Wenhe is also a capability of this field; the field can be described as a panacea.

The Xuanhuang Research Field originated from incantations, which later extended to the soul seeds of divine cultivators, opening up the path of cultivation for ordinary people.

If Xuanhuang can do it, then Qingyunzhou can also do it.

It will be even easier, since Xuanhuang has already compiled his experience.

Qingyunzhou didn't follow this example, probably to avoid suspicion.

After all, the Lord created the divine cultivation system by fusing the soul seed with the field.

Even if I recreate such a system, it will be of no use. How can I possibly compete with the divine cultivators, Wei Qiancheng, or even the Lord?

One is the soul seed cultivator of the Xuanhuang Dao Master, and the other is his own soul seed cultivator.

Who do you think the creatures will choose?

It's completely useless.

The Second Dantian is its foundation.

Currently, this method is very tempting, and many cultivators come directly because of its reputation, hoping to become its subordinates and learn the "Second Dantian" method.

Unlike Lady White Bone and Brother Ship Ghost, who are so extreme, they directly call themselves demonic cultivators.

Dream cultivation really does require talent.

Therefore, the best choice for the "Second Dantian" is to be subordinate to the Azure Cloud Boat.

It's not extreme, and it can even improve one's aptitude and talent, making it perfect for the aspirations of many cultivators.

Just as Dream Cultivation has its own levels and Lady White Bone's Heart and Blood Technique has its own name, Second Dantian Cultivators also have their own exclusive names.

But it doesn't matter; that's what they call it internally.

The mainstream terminology is still First-Order Profound Transformation, Second-Order Transcendental, and Third-Order Profound.

The reason they adopted a new name was to symbolize good fortune and cohesion, as well as to subtly highlight their uniqueness.

In Qingyunzhou's "Second Dantian", the entry level is called Resonance, the first level is called Soul Fusion, the second level is called Body Fusion, the third level is called Return to One, and the fourth level is the unchanging True Self Reigns Supreme.

The so-called soul fusion means first merging the divine soul into the secret realm, and then the second-stage body can also be merged. The third stage is the unification of the divine soul and body, which completely becomes one's second dantian.

As for the fourth-order True King, whether to retain this second dantian or integrate it into their own dantian is either an option, and it all depends on the cultivator's own choice.

There's no need to worry about the hierarchical titles of the treasures. Just like the hierarchy that the Void Blade itself divides into, such as Lady White Bone, Dream of Time, Ghost Ship, Azure Cloud Boat, etc., you don't need to remember them.

They are a niche term.

The first-order Xuanbian, the second-order Tongxuan, and the third-order Dongxuan are the mainstream.

They call them second-rate now and second-rate in the future; they call them that now only to build cohesion, to gather good fortune and merit.

This means, "Heaven, have you seen this? I have made a contribution; I have established a lineage. Your merits and fortune should be given to me."

That's the main reason.

This is what they mean by "raising a big flag and establishing a stronghold".

Regardless of whether we are truly acting on behalf of Heaven or not, we must first raise our banner: we are "acting on behalf of Heaven," we are protecting the emperor and eliminating treacherous officials.

The same idea applies to things like establishing one's words, one's character, and one's aspirations.

Besides, even if they wanted to compete, they wouldn't dare to compete with their lord.

The title of "Transcendent Third Order" was established by Xuanhuang, which is equivalent to being eternally unchanging.

Currently, the strongest cultivators at the Second Dantian level are at the second rank, which is the Body Fusion level.

Once the soul and body are fused, although it is not yet at the third stage of unification, it can already demonstrate its formidable power.

Let alone the second tier, even the first tier of Soul Fusion means that the soul can easily control a spatial secret realm, which is already very strong.

With the help of a secret spatial realm, cultivators who have achieved Soul Fusion are exceptionally strong in both soul attack and soul defense.

Furthermore, one can use the secret realm of space to temper one's will.

After all, controlling such a large space is a kind of pressure in itself, and even a kind of torment to the soul.

Ordinary soul fusion cultivators do not fuse for long periods of time; they need time to rest and adjust.

Treat this pressure as a form of tempering; this is one way to temper one's will.

It was used to its fullest potential.

As the supreme treasure of Xuanhuang, and as cultivators within the Xuanhuang Daoist system, who among us hasn't been taught the importance of willpower by our elders from the very beginning, starting with learning to read?

This has become instinctive.

Therefore, among the cultivators belonging to the above-mentioned treasure faction, willpower is also paramount.

The methods created by these treasures all possess the unique ability to temper one's will. Without this, none of Xuanhuang's treasures would dare to claim that they created their own lineage.

Shi Meng's dream cultivation is honed through nightmares, Lady White Bone is an expert (needless to say), and Void Blade's sword cultivation (needless to say, his will has long been integrated into his bones, and he has also developed his own unique sword intent).

The same applies to the Azure Cloud Boat; the abyss cultivators on the ghost ship are tempered by the power of the abyss...

In short, none of them are different.

Without willpower, there is no spiritual practice.

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