Ziwei Immortal Path

Chapter 19 A first glimpse of the door
"besides."

Ding Tianshi continued:
"There are seven peaks on Huai Mountain that are covered with snow all year round. The closest one to Fengqing Town is called Wuya Peak. You can go there to collect Qi from now on. Remember, you must collect [Shanyin Night Snow] at night."

"This [Shan Yin Ye Xue] secretly combines the two heavenly magical powers of [Gen Mountain] and [Kan Water], which is particularly powerful. You will know it after you cultivate to the late stage of Condensation Yuan, the 'Shen Wang Realm'."

Xu Boyang's heart moved after hearing this, and he asked, "Excuse me, Master, are there any points I should pay attention to regarding the subsequent 'Divine Prosperity Realm' and the construction of the Immortal Foundation?"

Ding Tianshi sneered in his heart:
"He just started gathering Qi and he's already hoping to build his foundation. Since ancient times, people are always greedy, and it's still happening right before our eyes. Well, he's gone astray, and it's unlikely he'll ever be able to build his foundation in this lifetime. It doesn't really matter to him what I say."

Then he cleared his throat and began to elaborate:
"The three realms of Condensation are full of essence, full of energy, and vigorous spirit. In the late stage of Condensation, when essence is full and energy is abundant, what is cultivated is 'spiritual consciousness'. The Tao has its own laws, the mind is in tune with each other, and the purple palace has spirit."

"This 'god' means divine consciousness, and 'spiritual consciousness' is a type of divine consciousness. Only by cultivating 'spiritual consciousness' can one achieve 'divine consciousness' in the future. As the saying goes, 'spiritual consciousness becomes god', this is exactly what it means."

"And the 'Shenwang Realm' of the late Condensation Yuan stage, also commonly known as the 'Three Gates of the Divine Yuan', is extremely difficult. Not only is it time-consuming and laborious, but sometimes it's a waste of effort without achieving the key points."

"As for building a foundation, it is even more difficult. Looking back at cultivators from ancient times to the present, countless people have failed here, died, and their cultivation has been destroyed. In the end, those who can pass the three levels of the Divine Yuan and build an immortal foundation are rare."

"The Three Gates of Divine Origin?"

Xu Boyang heard another unfamiliar word and sighed in his heart.

Since I was a child, I have always heard people say that the path to immortality is extremely dangerous and that one could be in danger of life or death if not careful. Now it seems that there are so many mysteries. Without the guidance of predecessors, it would be like a blind man crossing a river. One wrong step could lead to eternal damnation.

"The Three Gates of Divine Essence refer to the three most important acupuncture points in the human body. Before building a foundation, these three acupuncture points must be integrated and connected with the spirit of heaven and earth. Only then can building a foundation be possible."

"And these three acupoints are also the three most important realms in our Taoism. They are the Dantian in the abdomen, 'Huangting', the Niwan between the eyebrows, 'Zifu', and the Baihui on the top of the head, 'Qingxu'."

"The Daoist scriptures describe the principles of condensing the Dantian, moving the Niwan, and opening the Baihui. This is exactly what they mean."

Xu Boyang did not say a word, but listened carefully, not daring to miss a single word. What Ding Tianshi said was not recorded in the book "Tianhao Daoqi Changshuo Jingzhu". It was probably because the book was incomplete and there were only small notes.

"The most important thing about the 'Shenwang Realm' is to use the spiritual energy you have gathered from heaven and earth to pass the three levels of Huangting, Zifu, and Qingxu, and finally integrate it into your own spiritual consciousness and spiritual power."

"These three levels depend on various factors, including one's understanding, fate, and the inspiration of heaven and earth. They all require painstaking effort and vary from person to person.

"Some people might be able to break through three levels in a year, while others might not be able to make even a single breakthrough in ten years. The mystery behind this is really hard to generalize."

"However, for a normal immortal sect cultivator, as long as they don't fall into demonic barriers, they can generally achieve perfection in about ten years."

"If you successfully break through the three levels, you can use this spiritual energy of heaven and earth to guide the spirit into the Yuan, and build a foundation for immortality. From then on, this spiritual energy of heaven and earth will be at your disposal like an arm."

After Ding Tianshi finished speaking, he moved his fingers slightly, and a ball of yellow-white flame appeared out of thin air from his fingers. The flame flickered and was extremely bright.

In an instant, the entire hall and courtyard of the Ding Family Ancestral Hall were clearly illuminated.

"This is [Fire Hidden in the Sleeve], one of the eight immortal bases of [Fire of Separation]."

Xu Boyang was attracted by the bright yellow flame in his hand. He looked at it for a moment, but felt a stinging pain in his eyes. Suddenly the flame went out and it became dark again.

Ding Tianshi saw the envy in Xu Boyang's eyes and could not help but feel proud. He said:
"The road ahead is long and arduous, and your journey has just begun."

Xu Boyang collected his thoughts, pondered for a while, and then asked again, "I wonder how you can interpret what you mean by understanding, opportunity, and inspiration?"

Ding Tianshi was so proud of himself that he could not hold back and spoke freely, "So-called enlightenment is spiritual resonance. It is written in the Taoist scriptures that those who have spiritual resonance in their hearts will attain the Tao. Spiritual resonance is the Crimson Palace, the heart's orifice."

"Why are some people so high and mighty in this world, while others can only crawl on the ground? It's all because of their spiritual connection. As the ancient prophecy says, 'If the heart has a point in the crimson palace, then all will be connected.' This is exactly what it means."

"You have just embarked on the path to immortality and unexpectedly found immortality. You don't know how difficult it is for mortals to cultivate immortality. If mortals want to cultivate immortality, the most important prerequisite is spiritual resonance. Without spiritual resonance, nothing else can be achieved."

"All mortals born into this world will have a certain number of spiritual resonances, and through practicing different methods, they will gain powers that surpass those of ordinary people."

"Although the number is pitifully low, only one in ten thousand, this is also the dream of countless people."

Xu Boyang was moved by what he heard and couldn't help asking, "So, I have a telepathic connection?"

"not sure."

Ding Tianshi smiled, "This is an opportunity beyond just understanding. In today's world, the laws of nature have collapsed, and everything can no longer be measured by common sense. As far as I know, there are at least three ways for mortals to cultivate immortality."

"First, there are those who are born with telepathic connection. Needless to say, they can become cultivators simply by starting to practice. Most of them are gifted geniuses of the time."

"Those born with spiritual resonance are mostly found in aristocratic immortal families. Due to blood ties, when those with spiritual resonance have intercourse, most of the offspring born are spiritual resonance children. However, as the realm becomes higher, the difficulty of pregnancy increases. Generally, the foundation-building stage is the most suitable."

"On the contrary, mortals with mediocre bloodlines will have much less, but this is not absolute. Just like Wang Mingru's daughter, my wife Wang, she is the one who possesses the spiritual resonance of the Crimson Palace."

"Secondly, if a true immortal from the Immortal Sect grants an opportunity, it can also open up spiritual resonance."

"You must understand that not all cultivators can be called True Immortals. Only cultivators at the [Purple Mansion Realm] are worthy of such a title."

"I've heard that this method of opening the Crimson Palace is incredibly mysterious, like turning stone into gold. However, it doesn't always work. It probably depends on the fate of the person who attained enlightenment."

"So, Xu Boyang, if you weren't born with telepathy, you would know how good your chances are. It's a pity that the method of determining telepathy is only known to feathered monks at the [Huangting Realm]."

"The third is the immortal's sacred object, the 'Lingxi Fruit'. By eating this fruit, mortals can be reborn and achieve immortality."

"But this thing is just a legend, I have never seen it."

Ding Tianshi was in a good mood tonight and had chatted a lot with Xu Boyang without realizing it.

Xu Boyang listened silently without interrupting too much. He knew that this was a rare opportunity, so he did not bother Ding Tianshi too much and let him express his opinions freely.

Only after he stopped talking did he thank him. Ding Tianshi nodded and said, "It's getting late. If you have any other questions, please tell me."

Xu Boyang pondered for a moment. He was just beginning to learn the ropes and was groping in the dark. Apart from the confusion he encountered while gathering Qi, he couldn't think of anything else to ask. Suddenly, he remembered something, took off the Qing Yuan Sword from behind him, offered it with both hands, and asked:

"Master, this is the magic sword given by the Fei family. However, the blade is damaged. Do you know how to repair it?"

Ding Tianshi was also a swordsman. He had actually noticed this sword a long time ago, but he was too proud to ask about it. Unexpectedly, Xu Boyang took it out instead.

He took it with both hands and examined it carefully, saying, "This is a foundation-building level magical weapon. Before it was damaged, it was a good sword. It must have been forged by a senior who practiced the Kanli lineage. However, the complexity of refining this weapon is no less than that of refining an elixir. I have not yet dabbled in it."

"If you have some free time someday, you can go to Xinyue Lake in Wuyin Town, Jiangzuo. There's an immortal market on the lake called 'Square Cun Room'. This market is considered the best in Qingshen. Besides the shops of various immortal sects gathering skilled craftsmen, there are also many talented people stationed here." After saying this, he handed the sword back. "You can try your luck, but I estimate that even if it is repaired, it may not be able to restore its former power, and the cost is not cheap. You should consider it yourself!"

Ding Tianshi is good at magic and has not practiced much in swordsmanship. Although he also carries a foundation-building level long sword on his back, he rarely uses it and mostly uses it for decoration. After all, as a Taoist priest of the immortal sect who is at the foundation-building level, he always feels a little less elegant if he doesn't carry a sword on his back.

Therefore, he had no desire to covet Xu Boyang's Qingyuan Sword. Moreover, it was a broken sword, so it was even less likely that he would take a fancy to it. He was just curious before.

"Yes."

Ding Tianshi suddenly remembered something and slapped the storage bag on his waist. A green jade slip and a white jade bottle flew out. He took them in his hands and said:
"Since you are learning swordsmanship, I have a sword technique for the Condensation Stage called the Canglang Sword Technique. I accidentally learned it from a casual cultivator. It has nothing to do with the immortal sect. I have opened the spiritual seal. If you like it, you can practice it."

"Also, speaking of Xinyue Lake, I have a mission to collect spiritual energy. On the south bank of Xinyue Lake, there's a spiritual energy source called Spring Breeze Yishui. It can only be collected after the beginning of spring and before the beginning of rain. I took it on the last time I went to Xinyue Lake, but I only collected half of it. If you go there someday, you might as well collect it for me. The reward will be fifty spiritual stones."

When Xu Boyang heard that it was a sword technique, his eyes immediately lit up. When he heard that the gas extraction mission had such a high reward, he immediately took it without saying a word.

Ding Tianshi then taught Xu Boyang the formula for collecting energy into the bottle. Xu Boyang memorized it silently several times until he knew it by heart, and then he nodded.

Ding Tianshi warned, "There's no rush. You can wait until you've stabilized your Qi Sufficient Realm before going. Gathering Qi isn't difficult, but Xinyue Lake is prone to complications due to the presence of Fangcunjian. You shouldn't stay on the south bank for too long. Return as soon as you're done."

Xu Boyang nodded, put away the jade slip and jade bottle, and was about to say a few words of thanks. When he looked up again, Ding Tianshi had disappeared, leaving only a sentence:

"Alright! We've finished our business here, you can go back now. I'll send you the next batch of pills in half a year or a year."

.........

Xu family.

When Xu Boyang returned home, it was already dawn.

However, the light in Xu Shaoliang's room was still on.

When Xu Boyang pushed the door open and entered his room, the old man was sitting alone at the table.

"father…"

Xu Shaoliang jumped and woke up from his half-asleep nightmare.

He turned around and hurried over to ask, "Boyang, how is it? Did the Ding family threaten you?"

But after seeing Xu Boyang shaking his head, Xu Shaoliang breathed a sigh of relief, but he was still frightened.
"Good! I'm glad nothing happened! It seems the Ding family isn't as...scary as I imagined."

Then Xu Boyang sat down and talked about the key points of his conversation with Ding Tianshi.

Xu Shaoliang was silent for a long time after listening to this, and then he asked, "Boyang, tell me honestly, how did you get to the immortal path?"

Xu Boyang didn't dare to be sincere, so he had to copy it again, but he replaced escorting with hunting, and added a plot in which the immortal warned not to leak it.

"Is it the time you came back in a hurry four or five years ago?" Xu Shaoliang asked in surprise.

Xu Boyang didn't expect that Xu Shaoliang, at his age, still remembered it, so he could only nod.

Xu Shaoliang sighed and laughed, "Kid, you can hide such a big thing. Forget it, I can't tell you, I can't tell you. The immortal warned me not to tell you, so I won't tell you. I'm going to ask you, what are your plans for Fengqing Town in the future?"

"Father."

Xu Boyang said seriously, "I was just about to discuss this with you. Now that I've embarked on my cultivation journey, I can't be too tied down by worldly matters. I plan to hand over Fengqing Town's affairs to Father and Uncle Wang. I also plan to reopen the Shenwei Escort Agency and the horse ranch and have Tan Wenli manage them. What do you think, Father?"

Seeing that he had not given up on Wang Mingru and Tan Wenli, Xu Shaoliang felt relieved and nodded, saying, "Your father can still do this for a few more years. Don't worry, as long as you don't harbor any rifts with your uncle Wang, we will take care of Fengqing Town for you."

"Also, your uncle Wang's two boys, Wang Wanli and Wang Pengfei, although they are not very useful, they can manage the people in the market without any big problems."

Xu Boyang nodded and said, "Everything is up to father."

"It's just that I lack filial piety..."

Xu Shaoliang's expression darkened considerably, and his voice became deeper.
"I'm afraid this business won't be able to survive in the future..."

When Xu Boyang heard his father mention Hu Xiaode's name, he suddenly fell silent. He felt his throat itchy and his nose sore.

After a long moment, he finally said in a hoarse voice, "Father...don't worry. I've recruited two skilled escorts in Dongke Town. One is called He Jinsu, and the other is called Xu Zhanchao. I'll have them brought back for you in a few days."

Xu Shaoliang was silent for a long time before he wiped away his tears: "No more words, you've been busy all night, go back and get some sleep."

When Xu Boyang saw the old man in this state, he felt extremely uncomfortable and retreated in silence.

Hu Xiaode...

This idiot who had been on the same wavelength with me since childhood is gone forever.

Xu Boyang didn't even dare to think about it from last night until now. Tears welled up in his eyes when he thought about it.

Xiaode's death was unclear, which was why Xu Boyang hated himself.

He didn't even have a single last word before he died.

Just like that, he passed away.

Hu Xiaode had envied Xu Boyang since he was a child, saying that he was good at kung fu, handsome, efficient and cautious in handling matters, but he had never praised him a single good word.

He always stood silently behind Xu Boyang and did what he could.

He loved Liu Chunhong without hesitation, and he would probably never believe that Liu Chunhong and Song Changning had an affair until his death.

He lived a pure life and died with dignity.

As for the Lin family of Jinguan Town, this vengeance must be avenged!
Although the two elders of the Lin family have met their end, the person who received the benefits was Lin Huaisheng, the head of the Lin family's junior clan.

Xu Boyang remembered this person's name very clearly!

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