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Chapter 71: The Newcomer Arrives!
On Wuzhang Plain, stars fall in the autumn wind.

The final image freezes on those eyes that still burned with resentment, and the life lamp that was finally extinguished.

Divine retribution is divine retribution, and it cannot be reversed by human power.

Even someone as wise as Zhuge Liang, who was almost supernatural, could only end up dying in Wuzhang Plains.

The torrent of memories slowly recedes.

Zhuge Qing let out a long sigh, a sigh that carried a mixture of relief and complexity.

He sat quietly for a long time before recovering from the magnificent yet regretful memories of his ancestors.

"Playing this game in this world is really dangerous..."

Zhuge Qing sighed, slowly stood up, and took off the sensing devices connected to the [Divine Machine] on his head and body.

The bleeding effect of this world was more terrifying than he had imagined, because its impact was both mental and physical.

But it was precisely because of this that he achieved such a result...

After stretching his stiff neck, Zhuge Qing extended his right hand, a thought flashing through his mind.

"call--"

A small cluster of blue flames silently ignited in his palm, dancing quietly.

The true fire of samadhi.

He learned the ultimate skill that the Wuhou School had always dreamed of.

This feeling is amazing.

It's like learning to swim or ride a bicycle.

Once the body remembers that feeling and masters that trick, it will never forget it.

Through his ancestors' memories, he experienced the entire process of igniting the flame of life from a first-person perspective. Every detail and every flow of energy was deeply imprinted in the depths of his consciousness.

So, he learned it naturally.

Not only that……

Zhuge Qing's eyes narrowed slightly.

As he focused his mind, the blue flame in his palm suddenly rose higher and burned even more fiercely.

At the same time, inside the room, the Primordial Qi that had previously been sealed and isolated by the Four Harmony Array seemed to be summoned by some invisible force, and once again converged towards his palm, continuously merging into the ball of azure flame!

This is no longer the Samadhi True Fire recorded in the Wuhou School's classic texts.

Or rather, this is a more profound advanced technique based on the original secret methods of the Wuhou School!
The core of the martial arts techniques passed down from the Wuhou School lies in how to "ignite" this flame of life.

As for how to use it after it's lit, most of them are basic uses, such as burning intangible things, cleansing inner demons, etc.

It only utilizes the basic properties of this flame...

What he has now mastered is a more advanced application.

Zhuge Qing couldn't help but recall the account in "Journey to the West".

In the seventh chapter, Laozi said: "That monkey ate the peaches of immortality, drank the imperial wine, and stole the elixir of immortality. My five gourds of elixir, some raw and some cooked, were all eaten by him. He used the Samadhi Fire to forge them into one piece, so that he became a body of steel and could not be harmed in a hurry."

Sun Wukong used his own Samadhi Fire to refine all the foreign energy he swallowed—the peaches of immortality, the imperial wine, and the elixir of immortality—ultimately achieving his indestructible body that can withstand countless tribulations!

And now he possesses a similar ability!
It can directly absorb the primordial energy from the outside world and, through the refinement of the Samadhi Fire, directly strengthen its own "essence, energy, and spirit," which is the "life cultivation" in this world!
What's even more bizarre is that this process doesn't even require him to consciously exert his internal energy!

As long as the Samadhi True Fire continues to burn within his body, it can spontaneously refine and absorb, allowing him to level up relentlessly for 24 hours straight!
While it may not be as efficient as active training in terms of pure effort, the sheer amount of time it takes is undeniable! With consistent practice over time, the results will be absolutely astonishing!
Zhuge Qing couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion.

This was originally a peerless martial art that his ancestor had painstakingly deduced and perfected by using the power of the [Inner Realm].

Unfortunately, because it disrupted the balance of the natural order, it incurred divine punishment, ultimately leading to failure and the technique failing to be passed down to the world.

Unexpectedly, through a series of coincidences, he "inherited" it in this clever way.

Furthermore, because the information was not obtained from the inner world, it perfectly bypassed the penalty mechanism of the [Inner World].

It's truly heartbreaking.

However, this was also his biggest gain from this adventure.

As for exploring the secret of our ancestors' "ascension to immortality"...

Judging from his memory, although his ancestor was exceptionally talented, he still had not yet grasped the secret of ascension.

If even his ancestor, who stood at the pinnacle of his era, failed to grasp the mysteries of that level, then perhaps only legendary figures like Bodhidharma and Zhang Sanfeng could possibly know even a fraction of it.

But it is almost impossible for him to replicate this success and "connect" with the "qi" of those people.

He was able to successfully connect with his ancestor Zhuge Liang for two reasons: first, they were related by blood; second, his cultivated persona as a "descendant of Zhuge Liang" and a "scientific genius" had gained sufficient "recognition" in the public's subconscious, coupled with the accumulation of a vast and clearly targeted "power of faith."

He lacked these two qualities, unlike other schools of thought.

In other words, this road is temporarily blocked.

Thinking of this, Zhuge Qing couldn't help but shake his head slightly. The road ahead is long and arduous.

However, you have to eat one bite at a time and walk one step at a time.

He looked down at the ever-burning blue flame in his palm, a smile playing on his lips.

The good news is that I can now save the time I would otherwise spend meditating and can dedicate it to more meaningful research.

Moreover, since this Samadhi True Fire is a technique used by sorcerers, its potential for development is probably not limited to this...

"Squeak-"

Just then, the tightly closed door was suddenly pushed open from the outside.

A figure burst in, sounding anxious and uncertain.

"Qing'er?! You...I...what...what exactly is going on?!"

As soon as Zhuge Gong entered the room, he saw his son standing unharmed in the center, holding a ball of...blue flame in his palm!
Hmm? That's strange... Why does this fire look so much like Samadhi Fire?

Zhuge Gong was taken aback and rubbed his eyes.

"Forehead……"

Zhuge Qing was startled by the sound and turned to look at his father.

Zhuge Gong stared wide-eyed, mouth slightly agape, looking as if he had seen a ghost. His gaze was fixed on the Samadhi True Fire in Zhuge Gong's palm, and he was somewhat incoherent.

Zhuge Qing blinked, then looked down at the ball of blue flame in his palm, and for a moment he really didn't know how to explain it.

You can't exactly say, "I used a cheat code and copied the skill pack directly from our ancestors," can you?
However, the next moment, Zhuge Gong's expression instantly changed from shock to ecstasy!
"Haha! Hahahaha!"

He rushed forward in a flash, his eyes shining as he stared at the flames in Zhuge Qing's palm, his face flushed with excitement, and his voice trembling slightly:

"Good lad! As expected of my son, Zhuge Gong! At such a young age, you have already mastered the legendary Samadhi Fire! Truly a gifted individual! Ancestors above!"

"Forehead……"

Seeing his father's excited expression, almost jumping up and down, Zhuge Qing silently swallowed back the "scientific explanation" he had already half-finished.

Well, it seems no explanation is needed.

He didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"Father, aren't you curious about how I learned this Samadhi True Fire?"

After a while, he asked tentatively.

"What are you curious about? If I ask you, will you just tell me the truth?"

Zhuge Gong waved his hand dismissively and said.

"Besides, my son was able to become the top scorer in the national college entrance examination when he was only ten years old."

This matter may not be simpler than igniting the Samadhi Fire; what's the big deal?

He looked Zhuge Qing up and down, becoming more and more satisfied, and chuckled.

This kid has been a prodigy since he was a child. He's now mentally prepared for whatever earth-shattering things he might do.

After hearing his father's "insightful" remarks, Zhuge Qing was completely speechless.

Well, you're really carefree.

Subsequently, the relatives of the Zhuge family who came upon hearing the news were also dismissed by Zhuge Gong with similar excuses.

"As expected of Aqing, unlike my son!"

"That's right! Ah Qing is really amazing!"

Upon hearing this, the elders all wore expressions of taking it for granted, and then dispersed as if nothing had happened.

"..."

Seeing this, Zhuge Qing scratched his head, his expression a mixture of amusement and exasperation.

It seems the genius persona he's cultivated over the years has been quite effective...

And so, the matter of Zhuge Qing "accidentally" mastering the Samadhi True Fire was simply forgotten.

Night falls.

Zhuge Qing sat cross-legged in his room, preparing to enter that mysterious "space" to synchronize his latest research progress and new discoveries about Samadhi Fire with Orochimaru on the other side.

However, just as his consciousness sank into the [space], he was slightly taken aback.

Because four unfamiliar figures suddenly appeared in the space?

No, to be more precise, there were three people and a...stone?!

(End of this chapter)