Transcending two realms to become an earth immortal

The unorthodox path created by Fang Chen is called the "Talisman and External Alchemy" path. Its methods are based on the fundamental ideas of the two major systems of Taoism: "Ordination" and "External Alchemy," and also extract some of the profound Taoist mysteries from the "Jade Purity Primordial Heavenly Venerable's Explanation of the Golden Chapter of the Cave of Mystery and the Earthly Palace," and were thus created in a rough form.

The ordination system of Taoism is the orthodox path of transmission. When a disciple enters the Tao, he must undergo a ritual of fasting and offering, and be granted an ordination certificate by his master, which contains the names of celestial deities, their legal titles, and talismanic symbols. Only with this certificate can he communicate with heaven and earth, receive his legal title, and be able to summon deities and perform rituals. He communicates with the gods through talismans and wields magic according to the certificate.

External alchemy, on the other hand, is a path of cultivating truth through the use of the false. Following the principles of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements, it simulates the images of dragons, tigers, lead, and mercury, refining the five metals and eight minerals in a cauldron with both civil and martial fire, in pursuit of refining the immortal golden elixir. It is a path of seizing the creation of heaven and earth and transforming metals and minerals into spiritual elixirs.

Both of these are orthodox, supreme techniques.

However, Fang Chen's own cultivation and knowledge were limited, making it difficult for him to fully comprehend all the mysteries of these two systems, let alone reproduce the complete ancient inheritance.

Therefore, he could only refer to the two core ideas of "receiving the talisman to carry the Dao's meaning" and "external alchemy to benefit oneself with external objects," and integrate the profound Daoist mysteries of the [Earthly Palace Golden Chapter] to deduce from the unorthodox techniques of the Zhengyang Dao, thus creating this somewhat incongruous and potentially dangerous method.

However, for the Zhengyang Sect as it is today, this method is sufficient.

"The [Seed Technique] researched in the Daoist tradition has two major limitations." Fang Chen stared at the illusory talisman appearing in his palm. "First, the number is limited. Only Dao Lords or Elders who have condensed their three souls and seven spirits, or even their Yin Spirit leaving their bodies, can condense their natal seed. Second, the seed contains the power of others, which will continuously backfire on the host, shortening their lifespan, damaging their Dao foundation, and posing numerous hidden dangers, making it difficult for the recipient to make any further progress."

The new method created by Fang Chen replaced the original "method seed" with "talisman," which became the new core of this unorthodox path.

As for why Zhengyangdao did not originally adopt this as its method, it is because in this turbid world, talismans themselves are not easy to obtain.

Drawing talismans requires the personal involvement of elders or true disciples of the sect, and the success rate is less than 30%.

Moreover, because the world is corrupt, the creator of each talisman will suffer the backlash of corresponding malevolent energy and resentment.

If too much energy accumulates, it may cause one's soul to be corrupted by demonic energy, causing the three corpses and nine worms in the body to riot, ultimately leading the artist to fall into demonic possession.

Not to mention the talismans they create, which are in extremely high demand for fighting enemies, cultivating spiritual energy, and commanding Yin soldiers. There isn't even enough for their own use within the sect, let alone spending a large number of precious talismans to create a method for training disciples.

Therefore, the elders of the Zhengyang Sect had not previously incorporated the talisman system into unorthodox practices.

However, Fang Chen is different. His current realm is called [Condensing True Seal Script], which can also be called [Seal Script Spirit Official]!

Making a talisman normally requires preparing cinnabar and yellow paper, following ancient methods, choosing an auspicious time, and performing complicated rituals. It is rare for two or three out of ten talismans to be successful.

The seal-carving spirit official makes talismans without relying on external objects. With just a thought, he uses his finger as a brush and the "True Seal" gathered in his spiritual platform as a seal, imprinting it in mid-air. In an instant, he can create a talisman. Drawing hundreds or thousands of talismans is only a matter of a little effort.

As for the backlash from the evil energy and resentment suffered when drawing talismans, Fang Chen can use the Kunlun Mirror to travel to that pure and spiritual world and draw upon the light of the Three Great Sun True Fire to easily cleanse it.

In this way, the talisman system actually became a major advantage for Fang Chen!

As for the potential dangers of this method backfiring on the host and damaging one's cultivation path, Fang Chen has already devised a countermeasure.

The original unorthodox methods of cultivating one's natal magic seed, because its essence is the condensation of the magic power of a high-level cultivator, are difficult for a mortal body to bear, which is why they burn the host's lifespan and damage their foundation.

The talisman that Fang Chen condensed was formed from only a trace of his own magical power, and with the help of the wonder of human seal script, it could be combined with the body of another person, which would greatly reduce the requirements for the mortal body to bear it.

Moreover, this talisman will gradually integrate into the host's body over time, becoming one with it, and can even replenish the host's vitality damaged by cultivation.

Furthermore, through repeated dissolution and fusion of talismans, the foundation of the recipient's cultivation will be continuously strengthened until, ultimately, there is hope of opening the true gate to the Tao!

"Therefore, the method of external alchemy using talismans that I created should initially be divided into three minor realms."

Fang Chen's eyes brightened, and he stood up, pacing back and forth, organizing his thoughts:

"The first stage is called [Receiving the Talisman]. Through a simple ritual, the corresponding talisman is planted in the recipient's acupoints or sea of ​​consciousness, allowing them to nurture it day and night, comprehend the true meaning of the spell contained within, and begin to merge with the spell's power, thus being able to borrow and cast some spells."

"The second stage is [Incantation Recitation]. This involves initially refining the incantations within the body, allowing them to merge with one's own flesh and blood, generating a purer, superior form of true qi. With this incantation, one can employ minor immortal techniques such as controlling beasts, summoning ghosts, and slaying evil. Furthermore, the true qi is used to continuously nourish and strengthen the physical body, solidifying the foundation until the mortal body is transformed into a body suitable for cultivation and entering the Dao."

"The third realm is [Transmission of the Dharma]. It allows one to thoroughly refine the superior magical power I bestow upon them, and use it as a foundation to serve as the [Sea of ​​Consciousness] of a Ghost Immortal to bear the magical power of the soul. Even a mortal with a dull aptitude can thus step onto the true path of cultivation!"

However, Fang Chen's ambitions did not stop there.

What he truly sought was to draw upon the theories of external alchemy and ultimately refine this talismanic method into a unique [Unorthodox Golden Elixir]!

This world is a world of five turbidities and evils, where the spiritual energy of heaven and earth has faded and has been corrupted by demonic energy. Mortals breathe in this turbid air, slowly transforming themselves within it, and easily turning into zombies after death.

For cultivators, it's even worse. Whether they're taking pills, breathing in spiritual energy, or meditating and cultivating, all their actions are subject to the erosion of the resentment and malevolent energy that is omnipresent in the world.

This causes cultivators with higher cultivation levels to become closer to non-human, until their souls are tainted by demonic energy, their bodies become corrupted, and they completely lose themselves, becoming no different from demons.

The former Lord of the Righteous Yang Dao failed to break through because of this, and almost turned into the turbid world's "Tai Sui".

If it weren't for the profound foundation of the Daoist sect, and the full suppression by two remnant souls of the day-traveling cultivators and the superior magical artifact, the Zheng Yang Spirit Lamp, he probably wouldn't have become the Three-Headed True Man he is today.

However, even the current Three True Immortals need to go into seclusion at all times to suppress the pollution within their bodies... Fang Chen even suspects that the rarity of True Immortals above the Day Tour level in Dao City is probably related to this, as they are all in seclusion, struggling to suppress the pollution of heaven and earth and suppress their madness in order to avoid completely losing themselves.

After all, what cultivators seek is to maintain their true nature in order to achieve longevity and freedom. If one's self-awareness is completely annihilated, what difference is there between that and death?

Therefore, the key to the new law lies in how to overcome this calamity of the world and resist the corruption of heaven and earth.

Fang Chen created this method of external alchemy using talismans in the hope that through the cultivation practice of countless cultivators and the continuous deduction of the Kunlun Mirror, it could be gradually perfected, and ultimately lead to a path of achieving external alchemy through unorthodox methods.

This elixir serves to contain the rampant pollution encountered during cultivation, while the cultivator's true spirit remains detached, relying solely on pure Taoist practices for foundation building.

All supernatural powers and magical abilities are filtered and extracted through external alchemy to build a firewall... Perhaps this is the key to the continuation of cultivation in this turbid world.

Of course, this method is not without its risks.

Those who practice this method do so because the source of their power is all tied to Fang Chen. Over time, they will unknowingly become his followers, until their path to enlightenment and even their life and death are in his hands.

However, compared to ordinary people who have no hope of finding a way out, who struggle endlessly in this corrupt world, and who ultimately die tragically, this method is still a glimmer of light, an opportunity to change their fate...

"Moreover, if this path can truly be mastered..." Fang Chen gazed at the dark sky outside the window, seemingly enlightened, "At that time, this filthy world, tainted by demons, may be powerless against me. Perhaps, I can truly utter a single sentence—"

"With one golden pill swallowed, my fate is in my own hands, not in the heavens!"