Tao and Heaven

Chapter 161 The body will be the prison of the soul

The secret realm of cave.

Akabaneko's robes were tattered, so some of her underwear was exposed. Her skin was covered with scars, and her skinny figure did not reveal any of her beauty.

The round and beautiful legs were covered with bloody holes, with tiny green vines twisting in them.

Bang!
He stomped his calf on the ground suddenly, causing the ground to crack in a circle of three meters. The huge force of muscle contraction ejected the green vine from the body, and then the wound healed automatically.

In just a few breaths, Akabane's weak breath recovered, and he began to have enough energy to gather magic power to repair his tattered clothes.

She glanced at Gu Wen, who was sitting cross-legged on the ground, regulating his breathing and recuperating his energy. There were bruises all over his forehead, and he looked quite disheveled.

About an hour later, Gu Wen slowly exhaled, opened his eyes, and asked, "How is your injury?"

"All right."

Chiyuzi's words were concise and to the point. Gu Wen looked him up and down and couldn't help but be a little surprised. He had a better understanding of the Immortal Tao Body.

From the weakness when he was trapped to the recovery of his breath only one hour has passed. It is like a person who was stabbed a few times and then jumped up and down again in a few minutes.

You have to know that Gu Wen just consumed too much magic power, and he still couldn't fully recover after an hour of breathing.

Mana is equivalent to the physical strength of a monk. A mortal needs to rest for a week after running a marathon, and a monk also needs to rest for a few days after a battle. Of course, you can also not rest and keep squeezing until your meridians are damaged.

Akabane's recovery ability is no less than that of breathing to restore blood, and it can drain a person to death when used in a fight.

"What happened to that vine monster just now? It seems like you can't beat her."

Gu Wen asked again.

Chiyuzi possesses the Immortal Body and the Golden Light Curse, and can kill enemies two levels higher. He is only one level away from perfection compared to the vine monster.

Even if both sides are top-notch geniuses, they should not be completely suppressed.

"She is not a demon, but an innate creature." Chi Yuzi shook his head, picked up a piece of vine from the ground, and said, "If a demon is not born with innate nature, the only way to become an innate creature is to cultivate and become a semi-immortal through the immortal method."

Gu Wen's expression became more serious, and he said, "If he is a semi-immortal, he should be at least at the ninth level of the Dao Foundation."

The foundation of Taoism is not affected by the realm, but the realm is affected by the foundation of Taoism. The latter is the cornerstone. How far you can go depends on the level of your foundation. To reach the level of Heavenly Venerable, you need at least 86 foundations of Taoism, and to reach the level of Half Immortal, you need at least 97 foundations of Taoism, and to reach the level of Half Immortal, you need at least 98 foundations of Taoism.

Every three levels of Tao foundation is a watershed, and every three levels of perfection are worlds apart.

Each step above the seventh level is a new level of heaven. Those who can complete the seventh level have hope of attaining the state of Taoism. Those who can complete the eighth level have the ability of semi-immortals. Those who complete the ninth level will become immortals.

"It's probably some kind of innate creature. We can ask the divine beast of your Sanqing Sect for details. He may know something."

Gu Wen and Chi Yuzi found Ao Tang, who had transformed into a donkey and was watching over the dozing Yu Hua.

He took out the cane and gave it to Ao Tang, who swallowed it, chewed it, took a slight breath and looked as if he had been thinking for a long time.

"This feeling is somewhat familiar, but it is not easy to judge. Most of the plants are innate, and they are often some kind of immortal medicine without consciousness. If we say that the innate creatures among the monsters are at least half-immortal, those who have just been born should not sacrifice themselves to join the game."

Akabane said: "Her methods are somewhat similar to the Penglai vine monster recorded in the sect."

Ao Tang shook his head and said, "The Penglai vine monster was wiped out by our Dao Sect thousands of years ago. Plant spirits need to take root, and the Penglai vine uses the cave as its ground. If it escapes, it will only be a residual root at best. It is similar to the clones of us cultivators. Even if we can survive, we will not be able to achieve anything."

"She has a green branch that can block the immortal sword."

Gu Wen provided another piece of information.

This is what he cares about the most. For the first time, there is an existence that can resist the immortal sword.

This made the two even more confused, because the magic sword was nothing. It was understandable that you didn't die after being hit, but it was a bit outrageous that you could block it.

Both getting hit and blocking involve touching the skin and flesh, but the nature and degree of injury are different.

According to common sense, only beings of the same level can check and balance each other. Some semi-immortals, in addition to their longevity, already possess immortal-level power.

"Could it be that he is really a semi-immortal? But why is he only at the seventh level of Taoism?"

Akabane scratched her head. Thinking requires using the brain, and her impatient personality made her hate using the brain the most.

"Maybe the master knows something."

An elegant and slightly sleepy voice came.

Yu Hua rubbed his eye sockets, yawned, and said, "That young branch feels familiar to me, but I have never seen it before, so it must be that my master has seen it. Gu Wen, come over and ask my master for me. You are closer to him than I am."

His Yuqing Dao foundation was inherited from his master, while Gu Wen cultivated it on his own, so strictly speaking, he was the successor.

"Oh."

Gu Wen walked over and naturally took Yu Hua's hand. The latter smiled and said, "No need to hold hands. You just need to be within ten steps of me and you can communicate with the master through the Yuqing Dao Foundation."

Gu Wen wanted to let go but was caught by Yu Hua again. No matter what level he reached, he still faced her the same way as in Bian Jing.

"But this may increase the success rate of communication."

Taoist priest, he has been caught.

Gu Wen didn't care. He closed his eyes and summoned his Taoist foundation. Then his spiritual thoughts couldn't help but extend into Yu Hua's body.

Suddenly, I found myself in a vast expanse with endless sight in all directions.

He bowed and said, "Disciple Gu Wen, I have a question for you."

There was no need for him to explain the cause and effect. A faint and mysterious voice came: "The branches of Jianmu are my enemies."

Branch of Jianmu?

Gu Wen immediately thought of many things. One of them was that Jianmu was extremely famous, and it was the base camp of the demon clan.

According to the message conveyed by divine consciousness, this does not seem to be a treasure, but more like a clone.

Jianmu’s clone, isn’t that equivalent to an immortal’s clone?
"The only immortal who can become an immortal is Jianmu. I wrestle with him. Jianmu spreads its branches and leaves, and becomes one of myriad incarnations."

There is no need to say more about the doubts in my heart, Qingcang's mysterious voice came again.

"May I ask if Master has any solution to this problem?"

Gu Wen asked, who knows, maybe he could get some benefits.

"Jianmu is afraid of fire. The true fire of the sun can burn, and the moon gives birth to the sun. The two complement each other and are each other's extreme. However, the moon and the sun are difficult to practice, and they need to be at the extreme to burn wood. It is better to avoid them."

Qingcang's voice is indistinguishable between men and women, young and old, yet surprisingly gentle, not at all like the unrivaled voice in the world as rumored by the outside world.

Gu Wen became less cautious. Perhaps Master Qingcang was more gentle, so he didn't have to be so careful with his words and actions.

He said: "Please Master, please teach me how to deal with it."

“Escape is not a solution to the problem, but it will be helpful for a while. If you keep escaping, you will benefit endlessly.”

"." Gu Wen looked up, confused by Qing Cang's seemingly negative answer.

Is this the immortal Qingcang who is feared by all parties, who has killed people for thousands of years and caused rivers of blood to flow, who rules the human race and crushes the demon race?

What does it mean that constant escape will bring endless benefits?

The next second, Gu Wen uncontrollably broke away from the vastness, as if returning to reality from a dream.

In his body's perception, only a breath passed.

The other three people all looked at him curiously, and Chi Yuzi hurriedly asked, "What did Immortal Qingcang say?"

The eyes of the girl in the sword box were full of longing. Admiration for the strong was her nature, and the legend of Qingcang had always been circulating among the human race.

It can be said that many young people’s fantasy object of becoming an immortal is Qing Cang, who attained enlightenment and became an immortal in the most dangerous era for the human race, turning the tide and supporting the collapsing building.

"This is a branch of Jianmu, a clone of Jianmu."

Gu Wen repeated everything except the shocking statement that "constant escape will bring endless benefits."

Everyone had a solemn look on their faces. Jianmu had an incarnation that was equivalent to an immortal. The good thing about it was that he had many clones. Generally, the more clones there were, the weaker each one was.

But even so, it is enough to compete with Akabaneko, which is equivalent to an existence that Gu Wen cannot surpass.

"I didn't expect Jianmu to have consciousness." Ao Tang sighed, and then complained: "Qingcang didn't explain the matter clearly back then, and didn't leave any records, so we are now guessing here."

It is generally acknowledged in the spiritual world that Jianmu has no consciousness.

Because if Jianmu has existed for an unknown number of years and has never communicated with any living creature living on it from beginning to end, then the incense and sacrifices that have lasted for billions of years have not received any response.

Chi Yuzi asked again: "Did Immortal Qingcang give us any solution? He is the immortal who governs the three religions."

Naturally, if you keep escaping, you will benefit greatly.

Gu Wen pulled the corner of his mouth, but he didn't want to break the girl's dream, so he took a deep breath and said, "After swallowing a golden pill, I realized that my fate is not determined by heaven. There is no solution to the problem as Master Qingcang said, but there should be no need for a solution."

After hearing these words, Ao Tang and Chi Yuzi both widened their eyes, especially the latter, whose soul was shaken and his realm began to rise faintly.

The true Dharma cannot be spoken, and if it is spoken, it is not true.

But by analogy, many times all that is lacking is an opportunity, and when the opportunity comes, the breakthrough will come naturally.

All sudden realizations are not about soaring from the spot, but about seizing the opportunity based on past accumulation to reach the top in one fell swoop.

Akabane came back to his senses, his eyes full of admiration as he said, "As expected of an immortal!"

In the middle of the night, Gu Wen cooked the monster and took the monster pill.

Akabane came over again, showing a rare shyness, pinching the corner of her clothes and whispering, "Hongchen, can I use what you said this morning?"

"What are you trying to learn from a rough man like me?" Gu Wen raised his eyebrows and said, "Isn't what Grandmaster Qing Cang said better and more suitable for you? It's okay for you to use it directly."

He is just venting his feelings. If he is unhappy with the monsters and is a little polite to them, he will be considered a coward.

Chi Yuzi coughed lightly and said, "Qing Cang Immortal is naturally good, but I prefer people like you Hong Chen. Hurry up and teach me a few words to scold the demon clan."

"Children, don't learn nonsense."

Finally, unable to bear Akabane's constant nagging, Gu Wen simply taught him a few basic tips on the game.

She didn't even want to learn how to simply curse, she actually just wanted to learn how to belittle her enemies, like sending question marks after killing someone once.

【Three Hundred Years of Tiansui】

After eating all the monster meat and monster pills, plus the newly refined pills by Ao Tang, Tiansui has reached the three hundredth year.

[Eighth transformation golden elixir, requires one hundred and thirty years of heavenly marrow, the required golden elixir is flawless]

The eighth-level golden elixir requires one hundred and thirty years of heavenly marrow. Even if the heavenly marrow required for the ninth-level golden elixir is doubled, it is still completely sufficient.

Gu Wen calmed his mind and was not in a hurry to break through. He needed to wait for Chiyuzi to bring new earth core crystals.

The next day, on the Temple of Heaven, Chiyuzi and a similar phantom started a battle, and the entire cave trembled.

Gu Wen watched the battle from the side, watching Chiyuzi Qiliu Daoji being unilaterally suppressed by the half-immortal phantom of the same level. The two were exactly the same from appearance to martial arts and magical powers, but Chiyuzi was not as good as her sister.

Now, I am afraid that I can only be invincible against upper-level immortals at the same level, and I can be evenly matched with those at the next level.

The method of becoming an immortal is still not enough. One must practice more methods of becoming an immortal, and the true understanding of swordsmanship also needs to be improved to a higher level.

Gu Wen planned to put the Taiyin method in his pocket on the agenda. He had to use the number of immortal methods to offset the gap with the semi-immortal, or even surpass the semi-immortal.

As a result, three hundred Tiansui seemed insufficient.

The battle lasted for three hours. The girl, covered in wounds, walked down the Temple of Heaven and handed the outer shell of the earth's core crystal to Gu Wen. She then found a corner to meditate and licked her wounds like a raccoon.

When Chiyuzi's breathing had completely calmed down, Gu Wen lit a bull horn. Ao Tang and Yu Hua both looked at him, but Chiyuzi didn't.

This time it's the sense of smell.

Gu Wen said: "Akabane."

Akabane opened her eyes and saw the burning horns. She made a "tsk" sound and looked away, then said in a strong voice:

"Don't worry, I won't hold you back."

"That's not what I want to say." Gu Wen shook his head and slowed down his voice, "Leave the eyes behind. The divine mind can sense and communicate, but it can't take the eyes. There are still many scenes you need to see."

"Do I have a choice?"

Akabane tilted his head slightly and said calmly, "I still have one soul and three spirits. After eating this earth core crystal, I don't need to use the divine power when facing the earth core crystal that stores seven spirits, but I need one soul. Hongchen, which one do you think I should give up?"

She tilted her head back like a cat slave curled up in cold water, and handed the great trust of the right to choose to Gu Wen.

Just as Yu Hua said, Chi Yuzi will be very useful to Gu Wen's future, because there is no other genius in the world who is completely isolated and powerful.

This is probably not simple trust, but more of fear.

He dares to do things that disregard his five senses, but he doesn't dare to make decisions. In the final analysis, he is still a child.

Gu Wenrou said softly: "Sense of touch, the soul is enough to control the body."

"Okay, I'll listen to you."

Akabane closed her eyes, her breathing gradually subsided, and then she fell asleep.

When the eyes cannot see, the ears cannot hear, the mouth cannot taste, the hands cannot touch, and the nose cannot smell, the soul becomes a prisoner of the body.

In order to keep her soul alive, she turned her body into a cage.

(End of this chapter)