Water elemental became a god, ultimately becoming the master of heaven, earth, mountains, and rivers

Chapter 254 The Way of Life, Mysterious Light

Under Zhou Qing's slightly fiery gaze, Chen Shunan was immediately terrified, goosebumps spreading from his back all the way to the top of his head.

He forcibly suppressed the urge to slap Zhou Qing to death and quickly drank a few sips of wine to calm his nerves.

Chen Shunan never expected that Zhao Guangxi would use his "handsome man" to send Zhou Qing to Consul Jiang Hui in Tongzhou to smooth things over.

He had assumed that Zhou Qing had made a huge sacrifice.

But now it seems this guy is actually enjoying it?

What kind of method is this that claims you can become stronger through dual cultivation, and that works on both men and women?!
Chen Shunan gasped.

The martial arts of the Holy Dynasty are all derived from a certain lineage or a certain cultivation method.

In the end, if one does not become a martial arts master, one will inevitably be influenced by the Shamanic Heavenly Order and transform into a demon... that is, the so-called immortal.

The technique Zhou Qing cultivated, "Hidden Yin of the Horse, Yang Entering the Abdomen," naturally points directly to a certain demonic entity.

"What kind of monster is hermaphroditic, with both male and female appearances?"

Chen Shunan muttered a couple of things to himself.

Listening to the conversation of the people in front of him, who were opening their hearts and minds, and with the bubbling steam rising from the pot, Chen Shunan's vision became blurred.

Man lives for a lifetime, just as plants and trees live for only one autumn.

Everyone has their own pursuits and their own burdens.

Chen Shunan naturally had one too.

However, unlike Zhao Guangxi and Lin Shouzhou, he did not place his hopes on any family or descendants.

Instead,

The moon hangs alone in the heart, its light engulfing all things.

Martial arts master, immortality and carefree life, the Great Thousand Divine Path—Chen Shunan is willing to prove these with all his might.

He only wanted to break through to the Martial Arts Grandmaster level as soon as possible, escape the fate of everyone in the Holy Dynasty being a talent or a waste of resources, and become like those Qi-gathering immortals, sitting on the table and picking up food, playing chess.

After all, with his current strength, he is already comparable to an ordinary immortal in the mid-to-late stage of the [Meridian Opening] stage.

If one were to go even further and attain the status of a martial arts deity, one might even be able to use martial arts to slay immortals and have a go at the Qi-gathering immortals.

Most of the hundred-odd pounds of codfish were gone, all of which ended up in everyone's stomachs.

Zhao Guangxi seemed to remember something and said,
"Oh, I forgot, Old Feng loves fish heads. I'll pack some for him later."

"That's unfortunate. I hooked the fish too hard and smashed its head to pieces... Next time, I'll give the fish to Old Feng next time."

Chen Shunan's expression remained unchanged, showing no sign of still harboring resentment towards Elder Feng's psychological tactics.

"That's it..."

Zhao Guangxi, somewhat regretful, stood up, toasted everyone, and said with a smile,

"May we all gain something from the Grandmaster's Manual, and meet again in Tongzhou City someday!"

Chen Shunan, Zhou Qing, and Lin Shouzhu stood up.

Liu Daoba and San Dezi were stunned for a moment, then they both raised their glasses.

"See you again in Tongzhou!"

The wine shimmered and swirled, casting a misty glow that reflected the expectant faces of the crowd, each with their own unique way of life.

As dusk settled and the evening mist gathered, two bright lanterns hung high outside the gate of Mianyi Residence, illuminating the bluestone steps.

Several pale-faced passersby, hurrying along, couldn't help but show envy upon hearing the loud conversations coming from inside the house and smelling the rich aroma in the air.

But he didn't stop, only tightening his patched jacket before disappearing into the darkening sky.

They have no idea about martial arts masters or the four major academies.

All they ask for is three meals a day, and basic necessities like food, clothing, shelter, and transportation.

Let's fill our stomachs first.

……

Liangjiang Military Academy.

In a secluded courtyard.

Shan Tongtian, who just turned 30 this year, stood in front of a pavilion, practicing standing meditation and gathering his energy, oblivious to the wind and snow that fell on his shoulders.

"Not bad, not bad at all. You truly have the potential to become a Martial Saint. This is how you practice the Six Realms Revolving True Skill Diagram!"

"Do you feel that the six visualizations of the Golden Light of the Sexual Aperture, the Dragon and Tiger of the Great Medicine, and the Acquired Qi are like fire descending and water rising, not in harmony with each other? If the former is present, the latter cannot rotate as smoothly as an extension of one's own arm?"

"That's right, it shouldn't rotate! Who said the Six Scenery Rotation Diagram should rotate? I understand, listen to me, the Zhang family's true secret, the Six Scenery Rotation, should be like this!"

Beneath the pavilion, in front of a stone table where the wind and snow never cease, Zhang Xuling, dressed in a plain white Taoist robe, calmly ate spiritual fruits and drank ginseng tea, occasionally praising Shan Tongtian in an encouraging and admiring tone.

A few days ago, Shan Tongtian also rose rapidly in rank and became completely successful thanks to his strange method of splashing ink and making paper.

But the one in front of me is a genuine immortal!
He was a descendant of the Zhang family of Tongzhou.

To be highly regarded by such a person, and even to be taken in and carefully cultivated, is something Shan Tongtian has never experienced before.

He had long been coaxed into being like a grandson by Zhang Xuling.

With unwavering resolve, he firmly believed that he was a martial arts prodigy, a talent rarely seen even once in a century.

He is destined to become a martial arts grandmaster! It's surprising how quickly his martial arts cultivation has progressed, from the initial level of "slaying two thieves" to the current level of "slaying four thieves".

"I, Shan Tongtian, am that hidden gem in the vast ocean. What are these Grandmaster Manuals and New Year's Eve celebrations? They are merely the steps and foundations that forge my martial arts Grandmaster realm!"

Dan Tongtian had an arrogant face and a resolute gaze. His whole being was like a blazing furnace, radiating intense light and heat.

"I heard that Senior Zhang specially selected Zhao Guangxi, Lin Shouzhou, Chen Shunan and others to be my attendants and protectors, to assist me in the Grandmaster's Record."

"I am not a heartless and untrustworthy person. These people have all contributed to the ascension to immortality. When I become a disciple of the Upper Temple of Mount Ao and comprehend the wondrous methods of immortality, I will not forget the benefits I have received from you! I will also let you enjoy the blessing of ascending to heaven as well as your chickens and dogs!"

"The Grandmaster's Manual? Who else but me can claim it!"

In that instant, Shan Tongtian seemed to bear Zhang Xuling's expectations, the lives of all the Shui San'ers, and the opportunity to move forward. This caused his blood and qi to flow more rapidly, and his mind to become active. From his center, a trace of the nature of Wutu Jinhua emerged, forming the shapes of swords, spears, halberds, shields, armor, hooks, and axes, adding a touch of murderous intent.

Seeing this, Zhang Xuling nodded in satisfaction.

His efforts in speaking and putting on airs were worthwhile.

He said that Shan Tongtian had comprehended the Six Realms Reincarnation, and was the only Grandmaster seed in the Zhang family in decades!
"However, this kid is actually a Celestial Being. Hmm, in the past few hundred years, it seems that there have only been a few Celestial Beings of the [Mysterious Light] realm who have fallen in Wuqing County."

Zhang Xuling stared intently at Shan Tongti's figure.

Those who open their meridians are born with immortal roots and gradually develop magical power, but this is only the beginning of the path to immortality. They cannot even refine decent spells and magical artifacts.

If you're not careful, you might be attacked across borders by barbaric warriors.

Only by reaching the realm of "Gathering Qi" can one gather the Qi of Heaven and Earth, Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, and the Six Harmonies, and by taking and swallowing it, one can cultivate the Three Flowers on the Top of the Head and the Five Qi in the Chest.

Seeking within allows one to perform spells or techniques, while learning without allows one to perform talismans, formations, and magical artifacts.

He can ride on beams of light, spew water and fire from his mouth, and tread on mountains of knives...

Only then can they be considered true immortals who have entered the inner sanctum. Even if placed in the four great Dao academies, they are no longer talents to be sacrificed, killed, or wasted at will, but rather Dao talents!
Materials that hold the promise of achieving great things!
Above [Gathering Qi] is [Mysterious Light]!
Mysterious light shines upon the summit, sweet dew sprinkles Mount Sumeru, I drink the elixir of immortality, who can know the joy of such carefree existence?

This describes the wonder of such a realm.

The mysterious light is not the external glow or spiritual energy, but the 'inner light' of the immortal cultivator, which can not only illuminate oneself but also reflect outwards.

May heaven and earth also bear the mark of this cultivator.

As long as the profound light remains, one can live forever. Even if one is possessed and reincarnated time and again, there is always the possibility of making a comeback, awakening memories of past lives, and continuing the path of cultivation...

Of course, this is also the theory.

If it is a [Mysterious Light] immortal, and an accident occurs, even their own Mysterious Light will be scattered.

Besides returning one's cultivation to the heavens, fragments of magic, insights into immortality, and even some memories will spread and merge into the world and into the body of the fetus that is "destined" to it, along with the mysterious light.

This "fate" might be due to similar flowers, shared destiny according to the Four Gods and Eight Pillars of Destiny, or even the connection to the descendants of deceased friends.

This can be considered a gift left to all living beings by the immortal [Xuan Guang].

Those who receive these gifts become those born with innate wisdom. They may not necessarily become immortal beings or martial arts prodigies, but they will certainly possess some extraordinary abilities compared to ordinary people.

If he were to venture into the path of immortality in the future, the probability would increase by several percent.

Unfortunately, every gift in this world comes with a price, sometimes a price you can't afford.

Zhang Xuling merely exhaled a breath of cold air from his nose, seemingly looking down on such a person of innate wisdom.

He quietly left the pavilion.

Outside the courtyard, Zhang Xiangling looked like a wilted eggplant, listlessly playing with a pomegranate blossom in her hand.

As the Lunar New Year approaches, Wuqing County is gradually filled with the festive atmosphere of the holiday.

Although the pomegranate ingot flower is not offered as a sacrifice, it is sold by flower vendors.

It was specially made for women to wear as hairpins during the New Year, but it could only be worn for a short time, and would wither and fall off after only five or six days.

During this time, Zhang Xiangling was placed under house arrest and could only stay in the Liangjiang Military Academy, which made her extremely bored.

He consulted with each of the instructors and coaches in the martial arts academy, and exchanged skills with them.

In the end, everyone got scared.

It's not that Zhang Xiangling is truly invincible and no one can rival her, but rather that she dares not use lethal force!

Everyone knows that this young lady is a true darling of heaven, the apple of the Zhang family's eye. If she were to be accidentally bumped or scratched, there would be no way to reason with her.

So they all kept their hands to themselves, even deliberately getting injured or admitting defeat.

This naturally made Zhang Xiangling feel very bored.

Upon seeing Zhang Xuling, Zhang Xiangling's eyes lit up, and she immediately went to greet him, saying...

"Master Zhang, how's Shan Tongtian's training going? Do you need me to practice with him?! I'm not afraid of pain!"

Zhang Xiangling was somewhat eager to try, and even looked at the courtyard behind Zhang Xuling with a prying and suspicious gaze.

There was no other reason than that Zhang Xiangling was somewhat unconvinced, always feeling that Shan Tongtian's reputation was undeserved.

With Master Zhang as her witness, she had no doubt that Shan Tongtian had comprehended the Six Scenes Revolving Diagram.

However, according to Master Zhang, once one enters the Grandmaster's Record, one must be led by Shan Tongtian, who will protect and guide them, and they will be at his command. Even she, the eldest daughter of the Zhang family, is no exception.

Therefore, Zhang Xiangling was not convinced!

If you want her to obey you, it's simple: beat her up first!
"Xiangling, don't be rude! Shan Tongtian is at a crucial moment in his practice, how can you disturb him? How is your understanding of the Six Realms Reincarnation?"

Zhang Xuling glared at her.

(End of this chapter)