To comprehend all laws and attain immortality

Gu Fan's consciousness was immersed in the cultivation technique. After a long while, he put down the jade slip and asked curiously:

"Why does the cultivation method of the 'Red Sun Demon-Slaying Scripture' look so familiar?"

Fang Linghe laughed out loud: "Junior Brother, have you read the 'Great Sun Blazing Flame Technique'?"

"I see!" Gu Fan suddenly realized after Fang Linghe's reminder.

The cultivation methods of the "Red Sun Demon-Slaying Scripture" and the "Great Sun Blazing Flame Technique" are very similar. The latter involves visualizing a Red Sun Heavenly Sword in one's sea of ​​consciousness. Once mastered, one can expend mana to summon the Red Sun Heavenly Sword out of thin air. Since it is formed from one's own mana, it is not only as easy to use as one's own arm, but can also be divided into sword lights like a sword cultivator, making it extremely flexible.

The Crimson Sun Heavenly Sword embodies the spirit of the great sun soaring through the sky and sweeping away all evil spirits and demons. It is extremely powerful and fierce, no wonder Fang Linghe said that its combat power rivals that of the "Divine Firmament Langhuan Golden Book".

Seeing Gu Fan's expression, Fang Linghe explained, "Cultivators who practice the Great Sun Blazing Flame Technique are most suitable to switch to this technique after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, but unfortunately it is only an incomplete version."

Gu Fan immediately thanked him, saying, "I will choose this cultivation method. Thank you, Senior Brother."

The "Red Sun Demon-Slaying Scripture" not only fulfilled his requirements, but more importantly, the Red Sun Heavenly Sword was formed from concentrated magical power and could be enhanced by the Samadhi True Fire, making it even more powerful.

"It's alright." Fang Linghe waved his hand, and after a moment of silence, he still advised, "Although this technique cannot form a core, that's because the method is incomplete, and it's still quite difficult to comprehend. We cultivators should know that time is of the essence, so junior brother, don't let a small thing cause you to lose sight of the bigger picture."

Gu Fan's eyes darted around and he immediately understood Fang Linghe's unspoken meaning: he was worried that Gu Fan's cultivation of the "Red Sun Demon-Slaying True Scripture" would affect his comprehension of the "Great Luo Inner Landscape Heaven-Reaching Profound Chapter." However, he could not reveal his Myriad Manifestations Dharma Eye to others, so he had no choice but to admit it.

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Phoenix Perch Island, Green Stone Palace.

Gu Fan sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and began to circulate his internal energy, his body radiating a strong aura of fire.

With the foundation of the "Star Evolution Divine Observation Method", visualizing the Crimson Sun Heavenly Sword was not difficult. In less than half an hour, a wisp of candlelight flickered in the dark sea of ​​consciousness.

The flames gradually rose and expanded, and a searing pain came over him, causing Gu Fan to frown.

If left unchecked, the flames will engulf the sea of ​​consciousness, not only preventing the successful cultivation of the Dharma but also damaging the divine consciousness.

Upon seeing this, Gu Fan's mind stirred slightly, and a sudden change occurred in his sea of ​​consciousness.

Three star charts appeared, radiating starlight that illuminated the sea of ​​consciousness.

Under the suppression of starlight, the flames slowly contracted until they transformed into a longsword without a guard.

The sword is three feet long, double-edged with no guard. The slender blade is a dark black, with only a crimson flame constantly moving along the edge, like charcoal that has not yet burned out.

The "Red Sun Demon-Slaying Scripture" did not restrict the form of the visualized sword, and Gu Fan did not pursue aesthetics too much. Instead, he focused all his energy on improving the power of the Red Sun Heavenly Sword.

The dark blade is the ultimate manifestation of fire elemental magic, and its power is by no means inferior to sword energy; the wandering flames are merely a part of what is being revealed.

As soon as the Crimson Sun Heavenly Sword was completed, Gu Fan's magical power was immediately mobilized.

From now on, Gu Fan only needs to visualize the Crimson Sun Heavenly Sword, and the cultivation technique will automatically operate, absorbing the fire element spiritual energy from all directions, with no restrictions on the timing of energy gathering.

After opening his eyes, a sword light was reflected in his pupils.

Gu Fan stretched out his arm and grabbed at the air. Flames instantly condensed in his palm, and a surge of heat spread outwards.

As the heatwave subsided, he found himself holding an illusory three-foot-long sword in his hand.

The jet-black longsword appeared ordinary, but the surrounding air was distorted and fluctuated.

A hint of joy appeared in Gu Fan's eyes. He thrust the Crimson Sun Heavenly Sword into the bluestone ground in front of him. The sword sank in completely, as if it had encountered no resistance whatsoever.

The next moment, the bluestone began to melt, turning into scalding lava.

Upon seeing this, Gu Fan immediately drew his Crimson Sun Heavenly Sword.

With a thought, the Crimson Sun Heavenly Sword instantly transformed into a streak of mysterious light, moving nimbly and leaving a trail like a red sunset.

Gu Fan put away his sword technique and manipulated the Crimson Sun Heavenly Sword, making it fly up and down. He seemed to have rediscovered the joy of practicing flying swords and was having a great time.

Half an hour later, a feeling of emptiness came from his dantian.

"The Crimson Sun Heavenly Sword consumes so much magical power; no wonder it requires a high-grade cultivation technique as its foundation."

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The moonlight on Qingyun Peak was like water.

The Moon Gazing Palace glowed with a luminous light under the moonlight, and the silvery crescent moon seemed almost within reach.

This palace was originally a piece that was scattered after the Yunmeng Boat was damaged. The Lin family ancestors received it as a reward from the sect and placed it on Qingyun Peak as a place for the Lin family's descendants to cultivate, so as to show that they would not forget the sect's kindness.

After Lin Qian'er achieved Foundation Establishment, she inherited the identity of the Palace Mistress of Wangyue Palace.

A tightly closed, quiet room opened, and Lin Qian'er walked out gracefully and slowly. Her bare feet made no sound as she walked on the smooth jade bricks, like a shadow that could disappear at any moment.

It wasn't until she got close that the maid realized what was happening and quickly bowed.

After a cultivator reaches the Foundation Establishment stage, they must go into seclusion for a period of time until they have mastered the cultivation technique and their cultivation level is stable before emerging from seclusion.

Lin Qian'er was delayed for some time due to collecting Yin-attribute spiritual materials. She went into seclusion shortly after Gu Fan's visit and has been in seclusion for three years now.

In her boudoir, Lin Qian'er leaned lazily against the soft couch, letting her maid comb her long hair, and asked softly, "Have any interesting things happened in these three years?"

The maidservant continued working, tilting her head as she said, "I haven't heard anything interesting, but that Master Gu from a year ago came again. Hearing that Miss was in seclusion, he left a box and then left."

"The box?" Lin Qian'er's eyes flashed with a light. "Hurry up and bring it here!"

The maid agreed and quickly called for someone to bring the box and place it in front of Lin Qian'er.

The box was nothing special, just made of ordinary sandalwood. Lin Qian'er opened it gently and saw a pair of slender silver chains gleaming.

The silver chain is made up of many fine links, with a small and unique design and inlaid with various gemstones. It is not simple and elegant, but rather very gorgeous.

Next to the silver chain was a note explaining how to use the ritual implement.

After reading it, Lin Qian'er probed the magic artifact with her divine sense and instantly sensed nine restrictions. Her eyes narrowed and she smiled.

The silver chain was a bit too thick on her wrist, and Lin Qian'er assumed that Gu Fan didn't know the size of her wrist. She wanted to infuse her magic power to tighten the chain, but found that there was no restriction on its size, so she couldn't help but let out a strange "hmm".

The maid beside her, however, seemed to notice something. She lowered her head, shrank back, and cautiously asked, "Miss, is it possible... that this silver chain isn't worn on the wrist?"

Lin Qian'er turned her head and saw the maid's gaze fall on her smooth feet.

With some skepticism, I hung the silver chain on my ankle, and it fit perfectly.

Two blushes spread across her cheeks, and her slender white toes twitched unnaturally. Lin Qian'er cursed inwardly, but strangely found herself not angry.

"Fellow Daoist Gu is truly interesting."

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Gu Fan had no idea what Lin Qian'er thought of him, and even if he did, he wouldn't care.

On the white jade altar, all the disciples of Master Xuanji gathered, their eyes now fixed on Gu Fan.

Xuanji Zhenren's expression was calm and composed, with her eyelids lowered. Zhou Furui and Fang Linghe, however, were not so composed and clenched their fists.

There's no other reason than that today is the day Gu Fan begins his first cultivation of the "Great Luo Inner Landscape Heavenly Profound Chapter" and awakens his first acupoint.

Gu Fan had been preparing for this day for three years.

He not only accumulated merit by drawing talismans and refining weapons, but also gathered the remaining spiritual materials and refined them into the Creation Essence.

He tirelessly studied the true meaning of the cultivation method day and night until Master Xuanji felt confident in unlocking a specific acupoint before he began his practice.

With a wave of his hand, a jade bottle flew out of his storage bag. After opening the bottle, a drop of the Creation Essence contained inside flew out.

The Creation Essence swayed like a spiritual mist, its six colors intertwined in a dazzling display. Gu Fan opened his mouth and inhaled it like a whale sucking water into its belly.

The spiritual liquid rapidly traveled along the cultivation route of the "Great Luo Inner Landscape Heavenly Profound Chapter," staining the meridians with a halo of light, and the originally crimson meridians instantly became colorful.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Gu Fan calmed his mind and slowly closed his eyes, activating the "Heavenly Evolution and Exhaustive Observation Method." In an instant, a mysterious array diagram unfolded in his sea of ​​consciousness.

The array was composed of several concentric circles, with more than ten interconnected lines, and it slowly rotated over time.

"This is the diagram that needs to be deciphered to unlock the first acupoint."