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Chapter 369 The Heart King Lights the Lamp
For Jing Qian, his [Xumi Huangquan] system must remain very low-key for a long time to come.

Otherwise, if it's too provocative, it's highly likely to be detected by other powerful [totem] players.

Jing Qian's strength is still weak. If he really attracts the attention of any [Totem], it would be extremely dangerous!

In particular, this [Sumeru Yellow Springs] is deeply intertwined with all those who [transcend], including Jingqian's own [heretical imagery].

These "heretical images" must be separated from the "Great Ruins" realm and fully exposed in the void in order to collect the Daoist essence of the void and continue their cultivation and advancement.

This also means that [Xumi Yellow Springs] cannot escape and can only be firmly exposed to [Eternal Silence Divine Wind].

Currently, Jing Qian is using the unique properties of the Great Abyss Heavenly River to disguise the Sumeru Yellow Springs as a tributary of the Great Abyss Heavenly River.

With the Great Abyss providing cover, it would be difficult for them to be discovered in a short period of time.

However, this disguise is not foolproof.

The Great Abyss Heavenly River is not an inanimate object; its "riverbed," formed by the convergence of countless world remnants and the laws of annihilation, is constantly moving and changing.

Jing Qian's incarnation as the "Heretical Moon" must constantly expend his mind and carefully guide the flow of the "Sumeru Yellow Springs".

Like a boatman navigating a fragile boat in turbulent waters, ensuring that it always stays close to the flow of the Abyss, neither deviating nor going too deep.

For this reason, Jing Qian did not dare to expand aggressively, seeking the seeds of transcendence in various "Other Shore Ships" and pulling them into the "Sumeru Yellow Springs".

After all, the seeds of transcendence within this Great Abyss may have already joined the "Three Powers and Four Hidden Ones," becoming pawns of some totem.

If you're too flamboyant, someone might find fault with you.

Jing Qian can only expand the [Xumi Yellow Springs] through small-scale, slow-paced, and gradual investigation and verification.

This approach is rather passive!
Therefore, the addition of Lou Xiaojia was an excellent attempt for him.

With his help in screening and filtering, we will surely be able to find reliable talents from the [Sword Universe].

Jing Qian had also figured it out: from now on, he would have to bring people with connections and backgrounds onto his team.

After the fourth [Transcendence] was achieved, it was as if a new star had been lit up on the law network of [Sumeru Yellow Springs]. The flow of the Dao rhythm of the entire system became smoother, and its foundation became more profound.

However, this growth momentum did not last long before an invisible sense of stagnation returned.

【The Moon of the Heretics】clearly sensed that the "capacity" of 【Sumeru Yellow Springs】was nearing saturation.

It's not that there's a lack of space, but rather that its stability and inclusiveness as a new "foundation of the Dao" have reached a critical point after continuously bearing four [Transcendence] deities and their corresponding heterodox images.

Like a newly built small boat, after carrying four passengers, the waterline is already close to the side of the boat. If more weight is forcibly added, it will not only be difficult to sail, but also risk capsizing.

This bottleneck stems from insufficient time and accumulated experience.

【Xumi Huangquan】is too young. Although it relies on the 【Xumi】 dimension and also benefits from the 【Dayuan Tianhe】, its foundation is solid and its future is promising.

However, the intertwining of its internal laws, the sedimentation of the Yellow Springs' origin, and the strength of its "membrane" to resist the [Eternal Silence Divine Wind] all require the tempering of a long period of time to become increasingly resilient.

Each new "Transcendence" is a comprehensive test of this nascent system, requiring its origin to support another independent "fulcrum" that resonates with the void.

Moreover, Jing Qian, as the Lord of the Sumeru Yellow Springs, is far too weak.

This matter has nothing to do with combat strength, even if he can be treated as a [Other Shore] level combatant.

The difference in cultivation level is real and cannot be blurred at crucial moments.

Jing Qian realized that before finding a fifth suitable seed of "transcendence", he had to prioritize consolidating the foundation.

At the very least, one should advance one's own "Outer Path Moon" by another step!
Therefore, he ignored the outside world's disturbances and focused on refining the Lord of the Yellow Springs' inexhaustible power of [Heart Monk].

This is the income earned by four "Transcendent" big shots through hard work.

It is more than enough to support his spiritual practice.

This is the benefit brought about by the growth of the system!

The Moon of Heretics hangs high above the Yellow Springs, its clear light more solid than ever before.

The originally faint moon disc, under the infusion of the pure and vast power of [Xin Zang], became clear and sharp at the edges, and more complex and profound Dao patterns began to emerge faintly within the moonlight.

These Dao patterns, like living things, flowed slowly, absorbing power and organizing the entire legal network of the [Sumeru Yellow Springs].

Jing Qian's original consciousness sank into the deepest state of meditation, fully propelling the transformation of the [Heretical Moon].

He could feel that his control over the [Sumeru Yellow Springs] was becoming more refined and subtle, and his resistance to the [Eternal Silence Divine Wind] was becoming more and more relaxed.

The protective "membrane" formed by the [Sumeru] dimension and the [Sumeru Apricot Yellow Banner], nourished by the moonlight, seemed to be coated with an invisible layer of resilient radiance, becoming increasingly solid.

This is a natural process; as long as there are sufficient resources and the direction is correct, progress will be clearly visible.

At the same time, deep within Jing Qian's sea of ​​consciousness, the supreme inheritance "Heart King Book" originating from the [Heart Saint] was slowly unfolding its vast and boundless mysteries.

This inheritance is far more than a simple cultivation technique manual; it is more like a "star map" that points directly to the root of the Great Dao.

It not only contains the solid steps to climb to the other shore, but also vaguely outlines the path to the realm of the totem.

The opening of the "Book of the Mind King" clearly states that the "mind" is the authority over all things, and is the measure and master of all cognition and existence.

A practitioner must first light the "lamp of the mind" to see the dust of their own delusions, thus realizing their true nature; this is the foundation.

Then, they gather "heart-to-heart imprints," using their hearts to communicate, to intervene in reality and master the laws.

In the lineage of the [Heart Saint], both the [Heart Lamp] and the [Heart Seal] are important means of carrying the innate Great Dao.

Use the "lamp of the heart" to illuminate the innate "primordial spirit" of the Great Dao, and take it as the foundation of the Great Dao and the basis of cultivation.

By imprinting the [Heart Imprint] with a second Great Dao that is either opposite to or compatible with the [Primal Spirit] Great Dao, one can ultimately achieve the ascension to the [Other Shore].

Jing Qian's previous cultivation relied heavily on the accumulation of massive amounts of resources to forcibly push his realm forward, emphasizing the power of immense strength.

In terms of refining the details of cultivation, it still falls far short of the "using the mind to reflect the Dao, and entering sainthood through subtlety" advocated by the [Xinsheng] lineage.

The profound meaning of the "Book of the Heart King" is like a clear mirror, reflecting the superficiality in his practice.

"Set up the lamp of your mind, illuminate the dust of delusions, and realize your true nature..."

Jingqian savored the teachings of the "Heart Saint" and tried to integrate his own cultivation system into it.

This is not just a wild idea of ​​his!

This "Book of the Heart King" is all-encompassing, and its core lies in the application of the "heart," rather than being limited to a specific energy or path.

It is more like a supreme mental discipline, expounding the fundamental wisdom of mastering all laws and clarifying one's own path.

While Jing Qian's spacetime sword system is unique, its operation and development can be organically combined with the [Heart Saint] method.

“I can also light the lamp of my heart with the Great Way of Space, and form a heart seal with the Moon of the Outer Path.”

"At that time, the combination of my true self and the heretical path can be greatly enhanced with the help of the [Heart Saint] method." Jing Qian made up his mind and no longer hesitated.

He began to use the teachings of the "Heart King Book" as a guide to re-examine the most fundamental core of his own path.

In an instant, a glimmer of light condensed from nothingness in the sea of ​​consciousness. It was not a blazing flame, but a lamp shaped like a budding laurel, flowing with a cool and clear light, quietly appeared.

The lamplight flickered, its light not dazzling, yet it carried a charm that saw through illusion and illuminated the truth.

As the lamplight shone down, Jingqian felt a clarity in his mind that he had never experienced before.

The slight restlessness and rough control of power that arose from being impatient for quick success and accumulating resources in past practice.

Even the hidden anxieties about the [totem] become clearly visible under this cool light, and are slowly washed away and purified.

This is precisely the most unique aspect of the "Heart Saint" method, which is exceptionally effective in purifying the mind and spirit.

Jing Qian was immersed in this unprecedented clarity, but he knew that cleansing his mind was only the first step.

The next step is crucial for truly integrating the teachings of the "Heart King Book" with one's own foundation.

He intends to use the [Heart Lamp] to contain, reflect, and even sublimate his most fundamental [Sumeru] dimensional power, thus achieving a perfect fusion between the [Heart Lamp] and the Great Dao of the Origin Space.

With a slight thought, the laurel-like Heart Lamp swayed gently, its flame no longer confined to the sea of ​​consciousness, but following the mysterious connection with the origin of the Sumeru dimension, casting its light upon that dimensional realm.

Initially, the process was not smooth sailing.

The [Sumeru] dimension, as the core carrier of Jingqian's power, is essentially a vast, inclusive, and infinitely expanding spatial power.

The "Heart Lamp" is the subtle, concentrated, and essential light of the mind.

The vastness of Mount Sumeru contrasts sharply with the nascent insignificance of the heart's lamp.

The light of the [Heart Lamp] falls into the [Sumeru] dimension, like a drop of water falling into the ocean. Although it can stir up ripples, it is difficult to truly shake its magnificent fundamental structure.

Jingqian was not discouraged; he kept in mind the profound meaning of the "Book of the Mind" that "the mind is the authority over all laws."

With one's own consciousness and thoughts, guide the "Heart Lamp" to "understand" and "reflect" the true meaning of the existence of space itself.

As his thoughts shifted, the light of the [Heart Lamp] began to change.

Within that cool, clear light, extremely subtle, constantly appearing and disappearing silver runes gradually emerged.

These runes naturally carry the connotations of folding, extension, and inclusiveness, which are the result of Jing Qian's original understanding of the Great Dao of Space.

The light of the Heart Lamp no longer shines indiscriminately, but rather, like the most intricate shuttle, begins to weave through the spatial network of the Sumeru dimension.

Where the light passed, the inherent "texture" of the [Sumeru] dimension, which was originally somewhat loose and maintained only by its positions and energy, was clearly reflected.

Minor flaws and inconsistencies left behind by rapid expansion are laid bare under the insight of [Heart Lamp].

Even more remarkably, under the influence of the "Heart Lamp" which contains the power of "enlightenment," the spatial origin of the "Sumeru" dimension seems to be infused with "spirituality."

It is no longer a passively borne "dead object," but begins to resonate more deeply with Jingqian's thoughts.

Jing Qian could even "hear" the spatial patterns vibrating slightly like harp strings, responding to the guidance of his inner lamp.

He tried to use the clear light of the [Heart Lamp] as a brush and his own understanding of the Great Dao of Space as ink to make extremely subtle adjustments and optimizations to the spatial textures reflected therein.

This is not a brute-force renovation, but rather a "reorganization" and "finishing touch" that adapts to the characteristics of the space itself.

Some redundant structures were quietly smoothed out, and some key nodes were infused with more refined spatial Daoist principles, making the entire spatial architecture of the [Sumeru] dimension more efficient, stable, and full of inherent vitality.

"Buzz!"

After an unknown amount of time, when the light of the [Heart Lamp] resonated almost perfectly in sync with the spatial network of the [Sumeru] dimension, the entire dimension emitted a deep and joyful hum.

The shape of the laurel lamp has also quietly changed. It is no longer just a lamp; its base has transformed into layers of phantoms that seem to contain infinite space.

Its flames are completely connected to the core of the [Sumeru] dimension, and as the light flows, it carries a supreme artistic conception that encompasses all heavens and contains Sumeru within a mustard seed.

The [Heart Lamp] has successfully merged with the Great Dao of the Primordial Space!
At this moment, Jing Qian felt that his control over the [Sumeru] dimension, and even the entire [Sumeru Yellow Springs], had entered a completely new realm.

Wherever you think, the space moves accordingly; without expending too much effort, everything becomes as easy as controlling your own limbs.

This is much more efficient than his previous use of the power of [Sumeru]!

His foundation was solidified to an unprecedented degree during this silent integration.

While his power hadn't increased dramatically, his control, insight, and understanding of his own path were now on a completely different level.

This is truly a top-tier technique at the [Totem] level!

The comprehensive and insightful "Book of the Heart King" greatly compensates for Jing Qian's shortcomings.

This is not a simple addition of power, but a kind of essential optimization and sublimation, like giving a giant with superhuman strength the most advanced combat skills and methods of exerting power, so that he can perfectly exert every bit of power.

After completing the fusion of the [Heart Lamp] and the Great Dao of Space, Jing Qian's mind became clear, and his control over power entered a new realm.

He activated the [Sumeru Heart Lamp], drawing upon the power of the [Sumeru] dimension in a more ingenious way.

He concentrated his mind and calmed his spirit, and the "lamp of the heart" in his sea of ​​consciousness shone brightly.

Under this light, the fusion speed between the [Sumeru] dimension and the [Pangu Body] suddenly accelerated.

The light of the Heart Lamp is like the most precise scalpel, and also like the most creative paintbrush, penetrating deep into the Dantian of the Pangu Body.

It is not about violent expansion, but rather it guides Jingqian's own primordial power, under the illumination of the heart lamp, to imitate and guide the spatial structure of the [Sumeru] dimension.

And within the Pangu body, a more complex, more stable, and seemingly infinitely extending inner spatial network was created and derived.

This process is slow and steady. Each subtle spatial structure that takes shape within the dantian resonates mysteriously with the external [Sumeru] dimension.

The light of the heart lamp flows between the two, like a welding laser, anchoring and merging the newly formed spatial network with the corresponding part of the [Sumeru] dimension in an extremely subtle way.

This is a deep fusion of the fundamental sources!
Jing Qian could feel that his dantian was undergoing a transformative change, with its stability and inclusiveness increasing at an unprecedented rate.

The sense of "load" that was originally close to saturation quickly became more relaxed as the internal space of the dantian expanded substantially.

It's important to understand that Jing Qian was able to initiate the fusion of the [Pangu Body] and the [Sumeru] dimension.

It was entirely due to the miraculous power of the [Victory Point] within the [Heavenly Ladder], and the divine might of the [Heavenly Ladder] spiritual treasure.

Even with all those "victory points" he spent, he only managed to contain a little over 6% of the "Sumeru" dimension.

Under the illumination of the [Heart Lamp], this proportion began to increase rapidly.

After an unknown amount of time, when the newly formed dantian space meridians resonated with the [Sumeru] dimension to a critical point, Jing Qian was suddenly inspired, and the light of his heart lamp suddenly solidified!
"Na!"

A silent rhythm resounded within Jing Qian's body, and his capacity to bear the [Sumeru] dimension surged to 15%, more than doubling!
(End of this chapter)