From Under One Person: Sincere Journey Through the Heavens

But in Jiang Liu's view, forty or fifty years is still a conservative estimate.

The method of reversing the flow of Qi, in essence, is to cultivate all of one's flesh and blood tissues to the point where they can gather form and disperse Qi.

Why does the cycle of rebirth have an end?

That's because the human body has limited flesh and blood!

The three stages of reversing life, which primarily involve transforming the human body with Qi, naturally also have an end!

When all the flesh and blood in one's body have been transformed into Qi, this path will naturally come to an end!

The second stage of reverse rebirth is equivalent to walking an unseen path, because practitioners need to use the method of reverse rebirth to completely transform all the cells in their body into Qi.

How many cells does the human body have?

Thirty to forty trillion!

This number is enormous, but it is ultimately finite, not infinite. Therefore, in Zuo Ruotong's view, those who cultivate to the second level will feel as if they are walking on a road with no end in sight, but it is only a feeling. In reality, the limitation of this road lies in the limitation of the number of human cells.

According to Jiang Liu's view, under normal circumstances, the first level is skin, flesh, tendons and bones; the second level is blood, flesh and internal organs; and the third level is the primordial spirit and brain. The progression should be gradual. That is, Zuo Ruotong, who has just broken through the third level, should not immediately reach the level of "gathering form and dispersing qi". He still needs to cultivate for a period of time and complete the qi transformation of the brain nerves.

However, Zuo Ruotong achieved the effect of gathering and dispersing qi when breaking through the third level.

Why?

Jiang Liu didn't think about it in detail at the time, but after observing Chengzhen's progress in cultivation over the past year, he made a guess:

Zuo Ruotong's cultivation went awry, and his path of reversal of life was one of continuous progress with no turning back. He had to maintain this state of reversal of life at all times, which led him to complete the path of the third level before he even reached the second level!

Even while sleeping, one maintains the reverse of the natural cycle, and the brain is inevitably subtly influenced by the power of Qi transformation.

Therefore.

The moment Zuo Ruotong broke through to the third level, the three dantian were reconstructed once again, and it was completely completed. However, after reconstructing the three dantian, Lu Jin in the original work had not yet fully developed the cultivation of Qi transformation primordial spirit brain. Judging from the external effect, he was at the peak of the second level, or the so-called initial entry into the third level.

It can only be said that his cultivation went wrong, and his constant state of reversal actually helped Zuo Ruotong approach the third level of cultivation faster than ordinary cultivators.

Misfortune and fortune are interdependent; that's just how it is.

The same reason.

The same is true for Li Muxuan today.

And fellow cultivators at the ninth level—

In terms of the effects of Qi transformation, there is also a limit, after all, the human body is limited by flesh and blood, and the gathering of form and dispersal of Qi is the limit.

However, when combined with the inverted eight directions, it can sustain internal cultivation of life force.

If, in the future, a method can be found to refine Qi into primordial Qi based on the nine orifices, it might truly offer a glimmer of hope...

Is there a faster way?

Chengzhen asked, "The kind that's been around for the last five or six years?"

"Cultivate the Sun and Moon Spring and Autumn Technique," Jiang Liu said.

"That Sun and Moon Refining Form Diagram?"

Jiang Liu had passed on the Sun and Moon Refining Form Diagram to Zhao Qian and others a few days ago to stimulate their potential and improve their Qi Refining aptitude. Naturally, he hadn't kept it from Chengzhen either.

Chengzhen simply refused to cultivate.

Moreover, she didn't learn any of the Sun and Moon Refining Form Diagram, Tai Chi, Bajiquan, Reversing the Eight Directions, or the Moon Gate magic tricks. She only learned the effects of these abilities so that she could be prepared to deal with enemies who possessed similar powers in the future.

She was unwilling to spend any effort on other cultivation techniques, only hoping to quickly complete the second level and break through the legendary third level!

"That's right. Once you succeed in cultivation, you can absorb the essence of the sun and moon for your own use."

"Nowadays, you are the only one who can absorb the essence of the sun and moon to cultivate." How could Chengzhen not know the effects of the "Sun and Moon Refining Form Diagram"?

It can draw upon the moon's essence to unleash human potential!

It can absorb the essence of the sun and strengthen a person's vitality!

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call this a divine technique!

but--

Only by truly harmonizing the five energies in the chest can one achieve complete cultivation! For ordinary people, cultivation involves alternating periods of heat and cold, which is extremely grueling and results in very slow progress!

Chengzhen estimated that if one could not control the timing of the fire in a day like Jiang Liu, it would be difficult to truly enjoy the benefits of the Sun and Moon Refining Form Diagram.

"But practicing this method can stimulate the body's potential, making all the cells in your body active, which will help you complete the second stage of the journey."

Jiang Liu explained, "But whether or not you should cultivate is up to you. I'm just giving you advice."

# Chapter 270 Nine-Spirit Primordial Saint

finally.

Chengzhen compromised.

I owe you a favor.

Chengzhen was unwilling to take it for free. "I can't sell my life to you, but if you ever need my help in the future, I'm willing to serve you like a dog... as long as it doesn't violate my principles."

"Look at what Chengzhen is saying. We've known each other for a year now, so we're good buddies, cough, friends, right?"

Under Chengzhen's clenched fists that were cracking loudly, Jiang Liu chuckled and changed his tune, "Friends help each other out, there's no need to be so serious."

In fact, Jiang Liu also harbored some selfish motives.

That is to observe whether the Sun and Moon Refining Form Diagram, a technique that can theoretically stimulate potential and evolve life, can further enhance the potential of the Reverse Life Triple.

Only then did Chengzhen loosen her fist—

It wasn't that she didn't care about Jiang Liu's "slip of the tongue," but rather that as an adult, she should be magnanimous and not argue with a young boy...

Over the next ten days, the excitement at Sunset Mountain continued unabated, with a steady stream of healthy ordinary people and independent cultivators coming to register.

Most of them came for the ten thousand silver dollars.

Besides righteous and independent practitioners, members of the Quanxing sect also joined in the fun.

They even went so far as to hire a traditional opera troupe for this purpose.

Yuan Jingui.

"Old Wang, you've got some nerve now, huh? You've left Quanxing, and now you won't even let me in the door?"

After Yuan Jingui signed up for this martial arts tournament, he found out where the opera troupe was and came looking for them. He met Wang Yaozu at the door and mocked him when he saw that the other party did not invite him in.

"Old man, I'm no longer a member of Quanxing."

Wang Yaozu swung his arm, revealing his bad teeth, narrowed his eyes, and gave a wicked smile, "If you ask me for help, we'll have to fight."

However, as an old friend, I'll give you some advice—”

"Make me leave Quanxing too?" Yuan Jingui sneered.

"I'm just advising you not to get involved in this mess."

Wang Yaozu sneered in return, "My son won't hold back when he meets you. If he dies, don't blame me for not collecting his body!"

"Sigh~ I don't know how you raised such a righteous but wicked son."

Yuan Jingui shook his head, seemingly sighing or puzzled, before getting down to business, saying, "This time I'm not alone. Many people want to join in the fun, meet the masters from the prestigious sects, and also see your son."

The news that Smiling Tiger was going to hold a martial arts tournament spread throughout the entire world of supernatural beings.

Forces outside the five provinces of Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangsu, Anhui, and Jiangxi are at most just a few individuals coming to watch the show.

If it were just an ordinary martial arts gathering, the Quanxing demons wouldn't have come to join in the fun. But who could resist the fact that the Celestial Master's Mansion, Shangqing Maoshan, and Sanyi Sect are all located in these five provinces?

The Quanxing demons dared not venture into these three major sects, but they were willing to provoke their disciples who were out on the move!

Besides that, I also want to meet Jiang Liu!

"Compete with my son? Hahaha!"

Wang Yaozu seemed to have heard the biggest joke in the world. He hunched over, clutching his stomach, tears welling in his eyes. "You think you're worthy?"

How strong is the river's flow?

Wang Yaozu, the father, didn't know either, but he was certain that unless Zhang Daoling of Longhu Mountain was resurrected or the monk Daoji of Lingyin Temple returned to life, it would be impossible to surpass Jiang Liu in strength.

dream!

“I came here out of old friendship to talk to you, and you don’t even thank me, why are you mocking me?” Yuan Jingui sighed, raised his right arm, and seven brown beads were encircling his wrist.

This is a precious ritual implement belonging to Yuan Jin:

Seven Lions in Bamboo Formation!

Yuan Jingui's nickname is "Changming Yegan".

This is the name of an animal, known in Sanskrit as Sigirā. It is blue and yellow in color, walks like a pack of dogs, howls at night, and has a voice like a wolf.

“Wild shrike” is the symmetrical counterpart to “lion’s roar”.

In Buddhism, "Lion's Roar" is a metaphor for the Buddha's teachings. It means that the Buddha's teachings can subdue beasts and enlighten sentient beings, just like a lion's roar, and can also subdue heretics and evil spirits.

"Wild shrews chirping" is a metaphor for speaking the truth without having reached a mature stage of spiritual practice.

Yuan Jingui's cultivation was not up to par, so he crafted a set of "Seven Lions of Bamboo Joints", consisting of seven beads: Yellow Lion, Monkey Lion, Snow Lion, Suanni, Bai Ze, Fuli, and Boxiang.

These seven lions are the grand-disciples of the Nine-Headed Lion, and are highly skilled in martial arts. When they work together, they can rival Sun Wukong.

"Wild Dry Cry" and "Lion's Roar" can be considered two states of cultivation. The Seven Bamboo Lions are "Wild Dry Cry," helping their relatives instead of those in the right. Even if they have great skills, they lack virtue and will ultimately fail to become true saints. In the end, they were wiped out by Sun Wukong.

The seven beads in Yuan Jingui's hands are a combination of offense and defense. Offensively, they can be shot out with extremely strong penetrating power; defensively, they can protect oneself and resist the supernatural abilities of others. They can even enhance one's life cultivation in all aspects, thereby increasing one's strength and speed, making them extremely difficult to deal with.

whoosh-

Seven beads shot out instantly, attacking Wang Yaozu from seven directions.

"Humph!"

Wang Yaozu was already on guard. He bent down to dodge the yellow lion and the suanni, channeled his qi through his eight meridians, and unleashed his magnetic energy from his ten fingers, instantly entangling the remaining five beads: the monkey lion, the snow lion, the white ze, the fuli, and the boxiang. He then swung his arms and flung the five beads away.

In an instant, all seven beads returned to Yuan Jingui's hands: "Old Wang, I thought you'd been retired lately and your skills had declined, but I didn't expect your 'Reversing Eight Directions' move to be so sharp."

As he spoke, a hint of helplessness appeared on his face: "Really, your ability to reverse the eight directions is truly the nemesis of us magic weapon users!"