Dream of the Red Chamber: Starting from Immortal Martial Arts

"Body cultivators believe that the physical body is the means of protecting the path, therefore they do not cultivate techniques but only cultivate the body."

As soon as Yan Chixia finished speaking, he noticed that the black-armored soldiers around him were staring at him with burning eyes. He felt a chill run down his spine and became secretly cautious.

A thoughtful look flashed in Jia Tang's eyes. If the Nascent Soul stage was the fourth level, then his second level corresponded to the Golden Core stage, which meant that the Qi Refining stage did not involve entering any level.

Come to think of it, the cultivation of Qi in the immortal path does not increase lifespan, nor does it allow one to take to the air. It is similar to the blood refining in the five realms of mortal cultivation in the Dream of the Red Chamber world. Both are realms of accumulating various types of "Qi" or "Qi", and both belong to the starting point of ascending to immortality.

Looking at the cultivation systems of the two realms from this perspective, we can get a general and vague concept of combat power. However, while we can compare them, their actual combat power is still open to discussion.

Jia Tang pondered for a moment, then asked again, "May I ask, fellow Daoist, after cultivators break through to the Nascent Soul stage, can they seek ascension? Are there any who succeed?"

"Of course, there have been countless people who have achieved the Qixia Chong title since ancient times."

Yan Chixia nodded, his eyes filled with longing, and replied, "The Nascent Soul Ancestor lived for two thousand years, lingering in the blessed lands of famous mountains, seeking an opportunity to ascend."

At this point, he changed the subject and sighed, "It's a pity that since the surge of the five turbid energies of heaven and earth three thousand years ago, no great being has ascended to the Heavenly Court and been included in the Heavenly Records."

"Nowadays, demons and monsters are rampant in the mortal world, causing chaos among humankind. Ghost kings in the underworld are ruling over their own territories, enslaving living souls. All paths in the world are in decline, which can be called the end of the Dharma."

Jia Tang's expression cleared: "So that's how it is. No wonder all I've seen along the way is ruin and rampant with bandits. May I ask, brother, how many major sects are there in the world? And how many Nascent Soul stage experts are there in this world?"

Yan Chixia's eyes were strange. This odd fellow kept asking about common knowledge in the cultivation world, which even cultivators in the deep mountains and forests could know. Could he be a reclusive cultivator who ran away from some blessed land?

He paused for a moment before replying, "The beginning of the immortal ancestors and the presence of great beings, along with the continuous succession of Nascent Soul True Monarchs, are essential for achieving greatness and truth. Currently, the world is divided into three major righteous sects: the Shu Mountain Sect, the Shenxiao Sect, and the Maoshan Sect; two major demonic sects: the Blood Sea Sect and the Hehuan Sect; and one great family: the Li family of Hangzhou. In total, there are six major cultivation holy lands, and numerous other Golden Core and Foundation Establishment sects."

"My grandmaster once said that there are four great beings in the human race. Excluding one from the demonic path, there are only three ancestors left. However, the number of demons and monsters in the world exceeds the number of a palm, which has led to the decline of our human race and the rampage of demons and monsters."

Jia Tang paused slightly, quite agreeing with this view, since the scenes depicted in the original work and TV series were not very friendly to humans.

The guards and servants reacted differently upon hearing this; some were eager to try, while others had solemn expressions.

But the emotion deep in everyone's eyes is always the ultimate and pure killing intent.

All they knew was that anyone who stood in their way, whether human or demon, should be killed.

Just then, a few soft clicking sounds came from inside the main hall and the pavilion, and a faint, chilly aura began to slowly permeate the air.

Upon seeing this, Jia He waved his hand, and the two first-tier commanders from the Jin Huo faction each led a squad of Tiger Guards to follow the sound.

Jia Tang ignored this trivial matter and continued to ask with a smile, "May I ask, brother, are the methods cultivators use to fight acquired through cultivation? Or are they gained through enlightenment and understanding of the universe, or are they inherited from their cultivation techniques?"

Yan Chixia: ....

"What one cultivates is the method, what one uses is the technique for self-protection, and only by combining technique and method can one seek the Dao."

"There are countless methods in the world, most of which were obtained by the immortals and gods of ancient times through their understanding of heaven and earth and their cultivation of the Dao. They established the Dao lineage and spread the methods. Although many seekers of the Dao created their own methods later, they all had relatively obvious flaws."

Therefore, all the methods practiced by orthodox cultivators in the world are bestowed upon them by the immortals!

Jia Tang extended his finger, conjuring a small tiger-like beast that leaped and twirled in mid-air. He asked generously, "Brother Dao, with this technique, could we exchange some protective techniques?"

Yan Chixia's pupils contracted. Without sensing any fluctuations in spiritual energy, the beast instantly materialized, lifelike and agile.

Moreover, he felt a sharp pain between his eyebrows, as if he were being watched closely by a malevolent being.

This tiger-like beast contains immense power!

Yan Chixia pondered for a moment upon hearing this. He was very interested in this technique, but his expression was troubled: "I would like to let you know that I am a Golden Core Realm sword cultivator from the Shu Mountain Sect. I follow the path of controlling the sword with my spirit, transforming the sword into countless forms. This is the sect's most treasured technique and cannot be exchanged."

Jia Tang nodded with some disappointment, but then heard Yan Chixia say, "However, I obtained a secret technique from an ancestral cave many years ago, called the 'Taiyi Exorcising Sins and Demon-Slaying Protective Incantation.' I can exchange this technique with you, fellow Daoist."

Jia Tang was overjoyed, but he never expected the situation to take such a turn for the better. He quickly said, "I have two ways to exchange this. One is that I will show you the visualization diagram of the supernatural powers within my clan, so that you can perceive the Dao traces and comprehend the supernatural powers and spells. The other is that I will condense the supernatural Dao patterns that I have comprehended for you to observe and comprehend."

"The former is about understanding what one desires in one's heart; the latter is about imitating and replicating my supernatural powers!"

Yan Chixia was greatly surprised to hear words such as family, visualization diagram, Dao trace, and supernatural power, but he still hurriedly said, "Visualization diagram, visualization diagram."

You can tell just by hearing the name, but the visualization diagram is the key.

"Brother Dao, let me demonstrate first, please watch."

After speaking, Yan Chixia rose under the gaze of Jia Tang and the others, walked outside the hall, bit his finger, drew a Bagua diagram on his palm, and shouted: "Control the Heavenly Way, transform Yin and Yang, generate Yin and Yang, turn the universe around, in accordance with the decree: Heaven and Earth are boundless, the universe borrows the law; the law arises from the heart, life is endless. Taiyi Heavenly Venerable, hasten as the law commands!"

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth surged towards the Bagua diagram in his palm like a whirlwind. Then, Yan Chixia slapped his palm outwards repeatedly, and golden orbs of light burst out of the air, blasting deep craters and cracks that spread outwards from the points of impact.

Jia Tang stared blankly, no wonder the name of this protective spell sounded so familiar, it turned out to be this brilliant technique.

It's totally worth it!

Yan Chixia continued his demonstration, with both palms facing upwards, his left hand fingers bent, and his left index and little fingers hooking around his right index finger.

The right middle finger extends between the left middle and ring fingers, the left thumb presses down on the right little finger, and the right thumb presses against the ring finger.

Holding the Thunder Ancestor Seal, he shouted again: "Heaven and earth are boundless, wind and thunder obey the command; dragons battle in the wilderness, all ten directions are annihilated. Taiyi Heavenly Venerable, hasten as the law commands!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a dazzling purple light enveloped Yan Chixia's body, and the mountains and forests were filled with swirling clouds, lightning, and thunder, casting a shadow over the hearts of the Tiger Guards.

As he waved his hand seals, thick bolts of purple lightning struck down, flattening the small hill in front of him.

In the darkness of night, billowing dust rose into the sky!

Upon seeing this, the four generals of peace and tranquility became solemn, for this attack already possessed the full power of their killing techniques.

They are not to be underestimated!