Qin Renhuang just became an immortal, and you told me this is the prehistoric time

Li Ruoyu looked at him with a puzzled expression.

Ying Xuan looked at him seriously and said.

"Senior, before I begin my explanation, there is something I must clarify. I... am not a body-refining cultivator. Or rather, in my original cultivation system, although there are methods for tempering the physical body, they are completely different from the 'body-refining' system of your realm, which systematically develops the five secret realms of the human body and uses the physical body to prove the Dao. I know almost nothing about it."

He pointed to himself.

"My understanding of the Tao Te Ching is limited to the surface of the text and the general route of energy flow. As for the feeling of truly 'opening up the sea of ​​suffering,' 'gushing forth the spring of life,' 'building a divine bridge,' and 'reaching the other shore.'"

Regarding the subtle differences between each minor realm of the Sea of ​​Wheels Secret Realm, common misconceptions, resource allocation, and even how they connect to subsequent secret realms... these 'common sense' things were completely unknown to me.

His gaze was honest.

"Therefore, please explain from the most basic and detailed perspective, and regard me as a 'beginner' who knows nothing about the Body Refining Technique of Covering the Sky, but has certain common sense about cultivation and a powerful soul."

Please don't omit or skip over details you consider 'obvious' just because of some of my unconventional behavior. Otherwise, I might very well go astray again due to misunderstanding.

Li Ruoyu was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized, and a hint of admiration flashed in her eyes.

He understood what Ying Xuan meant.

This young man wasn't ignorant of cultivation, but rather of the unique system of the "Covering the Sky Technique." The problems he encountered when forcibly refining his natal magic weapon were probably due to this—he understood the text of the technique, but he didn't know the "unspoken rules" and "taboos" contained within, which had been bought with the blood and tears of countless generations of cultivators.

"I see."

Li Ruoyu nodded, her expression becoming even more solemn.

"Young friend, your ability to realize this point shows your clear-headedness. The path of body refinement, especially our clan's ancient scriptures, may seem to point directly to the Great Dao, but in reality, every word is a gem. A slight difference can lead to a vast error."

"Very well, I will begin with the fundamental system of this body-refining technique, using the Wheel Sea Chapter of the Daoist Scripture as an example, and explain everything I know, understand, and even some key points that can only be grasped intuitively."

In his view, Ying Xuan's question must stem from his inability to clearly discern the cultivation method and realm; if he couldn't see clearly, he couldn't speak of it. However, as long as they were human and willing to fight against the forbidden zones for the sake of humanity, everything else could be put aside for the time being.

The path of body refinement emphasizes forging one's own path. A Daoist scripture clarifies the beginning, and subsequent realms can be understood through analogy. Explaining the basics is not difficult in his view; even beginners can handle it.

This deal clearly favors our side—exchanging some cultivation "common sense" and experience for a mysterious powerhouse's promise to "level a forbidden area" is a huge win no matter how you look at it.

At that moment, Li Ruoyu put aside all distracting thoughts, sat cross-legged, and incorporated his lifelong understanding of the Wheel Sea Chapter of the Daoist Scripture into his explanation.

He began by explaining what the "sea of ​​suffering" and the "wheel of life" meant, then went on to describe the various feelings during the process of opening the sea, the obstacles that might be encountered, the combination and use of resources, the subtle differences between different constitutions, the mystery of the wellspring of life, the dangers and techniques involved in building the divine bridge, and the various inner demons and transformations encountered on the other side...

Instead of simply reciting from the textbook, he combined his own experiences, observations, and even quoted ancient records and oral traditions passed down from predecessors to explain the seemingly simple Wheel Sea Scroll Technique in a way that was both profound and comprehensive. He covered every detail, from the energy circulation process and physical sensations to the coordination of the mind and spirit, and even the "mental thoughts" that needed to be guarded at certain crucial moments.

Ying Xuan sat upright and listened attentively, his mind completely absorbed in the conversation.

With a primordial spirit strength far exceeding that of cultivators in this realm, he acted like the most precise recorder, firmly imprinting every word Li Ruoyu spoke, every pause, and even the subtle changes in his tone deep into his soul, making it unforgettable.

At the same time, his powerful primordial spirit, along with his past experience in cultivating Maoshan techniques, mortal cultivation techniques, and his self-created basic body-refining methods, began to spontaneously collide, verify, and merge with this new knowledge.

His aura began to subtly change as his understanding deepened. At times, it was as still as a deep well, and at other times, as turbulent as an undercurrent. Within the sea of ​​suffering, the nascent life essence seemed to be drawn by something, becoming more active, slowly washing over the edges of the sea of ​​suffering, expanding the territory of this new world.

Li Ruoyu's lecture lasted for a full month!

For a month, without sleep or rest, he imparted all his knowledge of the Wheel Sea Secret Realm, from its initial opening to its perfect completion on the other shore, including the mysteries of how it connects and resonates with the Dao Palace Secret Realm. During this time, at Ying Xuan's request, he even repeatedly deduced and simulated cultivation methods for several special circumstances.

When Li Ruoyu finally stopped speaking, picked up the long-cold coarse tea beside him and took a sip, a trace of fatigue appeared on his face, but his eyes were exceptionally bright. Being able to systematically impart his knowledge to others was also a kind of sorting out and gain for him.

Ying Xuan slowly opened his eyes, which had been slightly closed. In his eyes, there seemed to be a fleeting image of stars rising and falling, and the Great Dao turning.

He bowed respectfully to Li Ruoyu.

"I am deeply grateful for the knowledge and guidance you have imparted to me."

Li Ruoyu waved his hand.

"It's just a transaction. How much you can remember and understand depends on your own destiny."

Ying Xuan said no more, closed his eyes again, and sank his mind into the sea of ​​suffering.

In his mind, the massive amount of information imparted by Li Ruoyu was colliding and merging fiercely with his own original cultivation techniques and concepts.

Countless sparks of inspiration flew, and many things that were previously unclear or only vaguely understood during cultivation suddenly became clear! In particular, the systematic understanding of life essence and the development of the physical body's secret realm was greatly supplemented.

Within the Sea of ​​Bitterness, affected by this, that vast "sea area" churned even more violently, and the flow speed and purity of the life essence increased at a speed visible to the naked eye!

After just one month of comprehension and assimilation, the purity of the life essence in his sea of ​​suffering increased more than tenfold compared to before he started listening to the lectures! Although the total amount increased slowly due to the huge consumption before, the benefits brought by the leap in "quality" are immeasurable.

"If we could, within the Qin Dynasty world, utilize the immense spiritual energy of heaven and earth gathered in the imperial palace and the blessings of the nation's incense offerings..."

A thought suddenly flashed through Ying Xuan's mind.

"At this speed, it might be possible to cultivate the Sea of ​​Wheels Secret Realm to perfection in a very short time, or even... to step into the Dao Palace Secret Realm in one fell swoop!"

This is not an exaggeration. In the early stages of cultivation, especially in basic secret realms such as the Sea of ​​Wheels and the Dao Palace, the accumulation of energy and the initial leap in life level are largely the process.

If he hadn't mistakenly refined the "Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiends Formation" into the Sea of ​​Bitterness, consuming more than 90% of his life essence, with Ying Xuan's Earth Immortal-level primordial spirit foundation and control over energy, combined with the true meaning of the "Daoist Scripture," he probably would have already broken through to the Dao Palace or even the Four Extremes Realm.

Unfortunately, there are no "what ifs." The most urgent task right now is to acquire a large amount of source crystals as quickly as possible to make up for the deficit. The trip to Purple Mountain is imperative. Ying Xuan slowly adjusted his breathing, allowing the gains of the past month to begin to settle.

When he opened his eyes again, his gaze had returned to its usual depth and calmness, but deep within his eyes was a trace of understanding and control over the Heaven-Covering Body Refining System.

He looked at Li Ruoyu and spoke.

"Senior, I have gained a preliminary understanding of the profound mysteries of the Sea of ​​Wheels. Thank you. The matter of Purple Mountain should not be delayed any longer; I shall depart now."

Li Ruoyu nodded, without asking any further questions, and simply said in a deep voice.

"Purple Mountain is dangerous, involving the Ancient Emperor and the Great Emperor Wushi. Young friend, you must be careful. As for the matter of Undying Mountain... we will discuss it further after you return from Purple Mountain."

Ying Xuan nodded slightly, and his figure slowly faded away again, as if blending into the light and shadow of the wooden house and disappearing from sight.

This time, Li Ruoyu focused his senses, but still couldn't fully capture its departure trajectory, and could only sigh inwardly.

"This man's methods are truly unpredictable. I hope... he can really bring a glimmer of hope to the human race."

After bidding farewell to Li Ruoyu of Zhuofeng, Ying Xuan rode on auspicious clouds and headed straight for another key region in his memory—Zishan.

After flying for a long time, passing through the desolate and lonely northern land, a unique mountain range gradually came into view.

Nine massive, majestic mountain ranges, their forms resembling dragons, stretched out from different directions, collectively guarding and converging towards a central point.

At the center, a massive mountain, its entire body a dark purple, seemingly formed from a mixture of some kind of mystical metal and rock, stood silently, exuding an ancient, weathered, and ominous aura.

Zishan!

In ancient times, this place was the residence of the supreme deity of the ancient race—the Immortal Emperor, and was called "Emperor Mountain". Later, because the human race's Great Emperor Wushi suppressed the Immortal Empress here and sealed the world with the Investiture of the Gods, he lived here for a long time, and purple qi came from the east, so it was renamed Purple Mountain.

This place not only contains part of the Undying Emperor's legacy and backup plans, but also seals a massive amount of "Source" stones, and may even contain "Divine Source" stones of higher quality!
Ying Xuan urgently needed Originium to replenish his life essence, but in addition, he also developed a strong desire to explore this unique "Originium" of this world.

In this realm, the "Source Stone" is nearly omnipotent, serving as sustenance for cultivation, a key to breakthroughs, and even capable of preserving life. What is the principle behind its formation? Why does it contain such pure essence of heaven and earth? Does this involve some special law or sedimentation mechanism of the broken world within this realm?

This is not just a resource, but also a kind of "knowledge" and "wealth" that concerns the essence of the world! If we can figure out the mystery of the formation of Originium, it may have immeasurable reference value for the future energy cycle and resource evolution of the Qin world.

He remembered that there were originally nine huge source stone veins around Purple Mountain. Although they had been mined for countless years, especially after being suppressed by the Great Emperor Wushi, the surface mineral deposits had long been exhausted, but the terrain and residual traces of the laws of the veins were still there.

This is the best example for his analysis of the origin of Originium!
Ying Xuan did not land immediately, but slowly ascended until he was able to overlook the entire Purple Mountain and the convergence of the nine dragon veins.

His gaze was calm, his thoughts reaching the depths of the sea of ​​suffering.

The next moment, a jade tablet, shimmering with emerald light and sparkling with starlight, flew out from between his brows and grew larger in the wind! In an instant, the jade tablet shone brightly, transforming into a massive, illusory array that blotted out the sky!

Within the array diagram, 108 phantom "islands" of varying sizes, all radiating starlight and azure light, slowly rotated, arranged according to the positions of the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiends, mysterious and unpredictable. This was the "Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiends Grand Array," which had just begun to be refined into the Sea of ​​Bitterness and was now more closely connected with him!
"Now that the true meaning of the Daoist scriptures has been grasped, the remaining cultivation is more about slow and steady progress and the accumulation of resources."

Ying Xuan looked down at Zishan Mountain with an indifferent gaze.

"This world is broken and its spiritual energy is thin, far inferior to the environment created by the gathering of national fortune and incense offerings in the Imperial Palace of the Great Qin Dynasty. It would be unwise to cultivate here in hardship."

He had no desire for the traditions of this world, nor did he revere the so-called "forbidden land" authority. He acted solely according to his own conscience, and his power was sufficient.

"fall."

Ying Xuan pointed his fingers like a sword and gently tapped the Purple Mountain below.

"boom--!"

The enormous phantom of the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiends Formation trembled violently, then, with the force of Mount Tai pressing down, it slowly and firmly enveloped the Purple Mountain and the surrounding nine dragon veins below! As it descended, the area of ​​the formation continued to expand, the starlight became even more dazzling, and the blue waves surged like the sea, as if it wanted to encompass this entire world!

The area around Purple Mountain wasn't entirely deserted. There were always some audacious or poorly informed cultivators who, having heard of Purple Mountain's mystique, came to explore and search for treasures, hoping to find fragments of source stones or ancient artifacts overlooked by their predecessors. At this moment, these scattered cultivators looked up in astonishment and witnessed a scene they would never forget, a scene that would terrify them—

The sky suddenly darkened, and one hundred and eight enormous "islands," seemingly formed from starlight and azure water, fell as if from beyond the heavens, carrying a terrifying power that could suppress eternity and destroy the universe, covering the entire sky and crashing down towards Purple Mountain!

"What...what is that?!"

"The sky has fallen?!"

"Run!!!"

Terrified screams and desperate roars rang out instantly. All the cultivators burst forth at their fastest speed ever, fleeing for their lives like startled rabbits in the direction away from Purple Mountain, wishing they had more legs! Treasure hunting and opportunities became a joke in the face of such a world-destroying scene.

"Om-!"

The space trembled violently, groaning as if it could not bear the weight.

The moment the illusory image of the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiends Grand Array completely came into contact with and merged with the Zishan area, the light of the entire array was contained, transforming from illusory to real, like a huge, inverted jade bowl, completely enveloping and sealing Zishan and the surrounding dozens of miles of mountains and rivers!
The grand formation slowly rotated, and the 108 "star islands" moved along a mysterious trajectory, drawing down strands of real stellar power from the endless starry sky and converging into the formation.

The runes at the core of the array even faintly revealed some ancient patterns that corresponded to the legends of the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiends in the world of Shrouding the Heavens, seemingly resonating more deeply with the starry sky of this world.

Then, something even more astonishing happened!

As the grand formation was activated, the massive mountains, rocks, and soil in the enveloped area began to "melt" and "decompose" at a visible speed!
It wasn't a physical shattering, but rather it was "refined" by the stellar power, spatial power, and the vast life essence infused by Ying Xuan, along with his initial understanding of the Heaven-Covering Laws, contained within the formation. This transformed it into the purest earth and stone essence, ley line energy, and even trace fragments of laws contained within, which were then slowly absorbed by the formation itself and the 108 "islands" within it! (End of Chapter)