From Under One Person: Sincere Journey Through the Heavens

To reverse the primordial Qi, it is not enough to simply reconstruct the three dantians; the coccyx gate, the spine gate, the jade pillow gate, as well as the yin orifice, yang orifice, and the central palace orifice within the microcosmic orbit must also be reconstructed.

Moreover, this process cannot be done one at a time; it must be carried out simultaneously.

Cultivating Qi and practicing Qi circulation are self-contained cycles that must be carried out simultaneously. If they were done one by one, just the reconstruction of the middle elixir would require a lifetime.

In Jiang Liu's view, the flaw of the Reverse Life Triple is precisely this.

First refine the essence, then refine the qi, and finally refine the spirit.

It may seem like one can proceed step by step, gradually ascend, and understand the extraordinary, but in reality, it ignores the fact that cultivation is about the natural circulation of Qi throughout the body!

Since the circulation of Qi throughout the body is a cycle, the reconstruction of the three major Dantian (upper, middle, and lower) and the transformation of Qi into the skin, flesh, internal organs, and brain must also be carried out simultaneously, rather than the process of the Sanyi School proceeding first to the skin, flesh then to the internal organs, and finally to the brain.

Jiang Liu even suspected that the reason so many disciples of the Sanyi Sect failed in their attempts to break through the barriers was likely because they had completed the process of transforming their skin and flesh into Qi and their internal organs first, leaving their brains incompletely transformed into Qi and thus incompatible with their bodies, leading to problems when they finally broke through the barriers—

Either the brain takes over, rendering the Qi transformation ineffective, and one returns to the physical body.

Either one achieves a breakthrough in their own Qi transformation abilities, enabling the brain to also dissipate into Qi.

Why doesn't the Golden Light Mantra of Longhu Mountain have this flaw?

The key lies in the fact that the Golden Light Mantra is self-contained and self-circulating, cultivating the power of life and body. When the Golden Light Mantra's cultivation level increases by a little, the physical body and soul also increase by a little.

How can there be a system like the Reverse Rebirth Triple Cultivation, which first cultivates the skin and flesh, then the internal organs, and finally focuses on the brain?

This is reality!

It's not some kind of fantasy world!

Even with the aid of drugs, if someone practices hard qigong, their skin and flesh will be much thicker than that of an ordinary person, and they may even develop calluses!

Therefore, Jiang Liu's reversal of life skill, which seems to be one level, is actually three levels, no, it should be nine levels of simultaneous cultivation. What he wants to reconstruct is not only the three major dantian (upper, middle, and lower), but also the three gates of the spine: coccyx, sacrum, and occipital bone, and the three orifices in the body: yin orifice, yang orifice, and central palace orifice.

Fellow practitioners who cultivate the Three Gates and Nine Apertures, isn't that the same as being reborn in the Nine Heavens?

Reversible rebirth goes far beyond these nine levels.

These three passes and nine orifices are merely the checkpoints through which the microcosmic orbit of the Ren and Du meridians must pass. The acupoints through which the other eight extraordinary meridians must also be cultivated and reconstructed!

However, if one can complete these three gates and nine orifices, and then use the power of reversing the eight directions and the power of innate special abilities to harmonize the deities within one's body, so that they can assist in one's cultivation, one can save a lot of time and effort.

Of course, at present, only Jiangliu has this convenience.

If Lu Jin wants to cultivate, it is best to first cultivate the three major dantians (upper, middle, and lower) among the three passes and nine orifices. After the three major dantians have been reconstructed, he can then cultivate the coccyx, the spine, and the jade pillow. Finally, he can complete the reconstruction of the yin orifice, yang orifice, and the middle palace orifice. This will be considered the completion of the cultivation of body and mind.

"So, you're not following the instructions of your elders in the sect to treat the flesh and organs first, but rather treating the flesh and organs of fellow practitioners?" Lu Jin was dumbfounded.

"And the brain."

Jiang Liu pointed to his head and added, "I already know the method of the Threefold Reversal of Life, which is to continuously circulate Qi to transform the body."

I estimate that the founder of this method was not a traditional Taoist, but someone who entered the Tao through martial arts. After all, the disciples of Sanyi all have disheveled hair... In short, I think the founder of this method probably felt that cultivating Qi should be like practicing martial arts, first training the skin, muscles and bones, and then training the internal organs.

However, martial arts training and Qi cultivation are quite different. The latter focuses more on the circulation of Qi, so how can the three dantian be reconstructed in sequence?

I believe that we should work together, and I have innate supernatural abilities. The mind and will can help me refine essence into qi and qi into spirit. My primordial spirit can also refine spirit into emptiness, forming a self-circulating cycle. In addition, the magnetic field of the reversed eight directions is stable. It is not only based on the three dantian to carry out the qi transformation, but also includes the coccyx, the spine, the jade pillow, the middle palace, and the yin and yang orifices.

You cultivate the Reverse Rebirth Triple Stage, while I cultivate—

Reversing the tides and rising to the ninth level!

"What, Ninefold Reversal of Life?"

Chengzhen walked over from not far away. Upon hearing "Reversing the Nine Heavens," he smiled and said, "Master said you are very capable, but now that I see you, you still have the mind of a young man."

"I am a young man, so it's normal for me to have this kind of mentality." Jiang Liu raised his head and said this, then looked Chengzhen up and down.

Chengzhen raised an eyebrow and asked, "Is there something on my face?"

"No, I'm just a little curious. Are you a man or a woman?"

In his previous life, Jiang Liu was quite curious about Chengzhen's gender when reading the Sanyi Sect arc of the comic. Although he had long hair, there were quite a few male disciples with long hair in the Sanyi Sect.

Upon hearing this question, Chengzhen's face darkened visibly, and she said in a low voice, "You can't tell I'm a woman, but you can surely tell from my voice, right?"

"Ha, isn't that right? There are men in the world with rather effeminate voices too."

Jiang Liu chuckled, and seeing Chengzhen's face as black as charcoal, he quickly picked up a hammer and began gently tapping the floor tiles, getting down to work.

Seeing this, Chengzhen could only glare fiercely at Jiang Liu before leading Lu Jin aside to begin teaching.

"Senior sister, where is Li Muxuan?"

Lu Jin inquired.

"He was spanked by his master and is now limping. He won't be able to cultivate for a while, but Uncle-Master Si Chong will teach him later."

As soon as he finished speaking, Chengzhen examined Lu Jin and, seeing that he had abundant true qi, nodded secretly and said, "Not bad, your aptitude is better than mine. You might reach the second level by the end of this year."

However, even upon reaching the second level, don't become arrogant. There are also differences in strength within the second level, and most disciples will need a lifetime of cultivation!

"Yes, senior sister, I've got it."

Lu Jin agreed, but when she thought of Jiang Liu's understanding of the Triple Rebirth, she put on a hesitant expression.

"Speak, stop being so wishy-washy."

Seeing this, Chengzhen encouraged him to speak, saying that everyone in the Sanyi Sect was a brother or sister, and there was no need for any resentment in their hearts.

# Chapter 28 Going against the tide is not truly defying the heavens

After Lu Jin revealed Jiang Liu's views on the Triple Rebirth, Cheng Zhen frowned and told Lu Jin to practice on his own first, while she went to find Zuo Ruotong.

"Master."

"It's Chengzhen."

Not long after Zuo Ruotong finished reprimanding Li Muxuan, who was trying to subtly ask him for permission to learn the "Reversing the Eight Directions" technique from Wang Yaozu, she saw Chengzhen enter. She put down her teacup and asked, "Is something the matter? You look rather serious."

"About Jiang Liu."

Wu Chengzhen, somewhat indignant, recounted the concept of "Nine Levels of Reverse Rebirth" that she had heard from Lu Jin, saying, "He's simply absurd! Three levels of Reverse Rebirth are enough to reach the heavens, why would he need nine?"

"Ninefold?"

Unlike Chengzhen's angry expression, Zuo Ruotong remained calm. After all, he had already made some guesses, but he would never be certain until he personally verified the third level.

However, the theory of "nine layers" is not unfounded. After all, to circulate Qi, one must open the Ren and Du meridians, perform the Small Heavenly Circuit, and pass through the Three Gates and Nine Apertures.

The process of reversing the cycle of rebirth requires first reconstructing the three cores.

Following this logic, reconstructing all three gates and nine orifices does indeed seem to be a viable path...

Just the reconstruction of the middle dantian and the transformation of qi into the internal organs are enough to take most practitioners a lifetime, let alone all of them.

"Besides that, what else did he say?" Zuo Ruotong asked.

"According to Lu Jin, Jiang Liu has also practiced the Reverse Life Triple Level at this time and has reached the first level. However, it is different from the first level of ordinary people. It is not about first the skin and flesh, then the internal organs, and finally reversing the innate Qi to the upper dantian. Instead, it is about cultivating the entire physical body at the same time and completing all three levels when the work is done."

As Chengzhen spoke, he gave a cold laugh, "According to his 'nine levels' theory, it seems that one can achieve the Nine Levels of Reverse Rebirth after success."

There are only three levels of rebirth, and three levels are enough to reach the heavens. Why would there be nine levels?

absurd!

However, Zuo Ruotong's eyes were serious as she said, "Go and call him here."

After saying that, he got up and headed towards the door: "Never mind, I'll just go ask him myself."

At this moment, Jiang Liu had finished repairing the last paving stone. Because he relied solely on his physical strength to repair the site using his Qi, he was exhausted. He was wiping the sweat from his forehead when he saw Zuo Ruotong come out. He hurriedly went up to her and asked, "Did Master Zuo come to see me?"

"Okay, come with me."

Zuo Ruotong said something and then headed towards the back of the mountain.

Jiang Liu had no choice but to follow.

Chengzhen was somewhat puzzled and wondered: Could it be that Jiang Liu's Ninefold Reversal of Life really has some tricks up his sleeve?

"How did you come up with the idea of ​​reversing the nine levels of life?"

Zuo Ruotong asked.

"I conceived of the method to achieve the triple rebirth by reconstructing the three elixir cores after I learned that it was based on this."

When the other party asked about "Ninefold Rebirth Against the Current," Jiang Liu knew that Cheng Zhen had asked Lu Jin about it, so he didn't hide anything and told him the truth.

"Master Zuo, as you know, the cultivation of my innate special ability lies in building the system within my body, and the greatest feeling that Qi cultivation gives me is also about tempering my life after building the system."

But the Triple Rebirth of the Sanyi Sect gave me a very strange feeling.

My master taught me the Reversal of the Eight Directions, which connects the Ren and Du meridians. Once the other eight extraordinary meridians are opened, I can continue to practice. The Golden Light Mantra of Longhu Mountain is the same. Once you learn it, the rest is just a matter of patience and perseverance. With practice, your life and nature will naturally grow.

Only the Threefold Reversal of Life proceeds first to the skin and flesh, then to the internal organs, and finally to the brain, before directly pointing to the primordial Qi.

"You think this won't work?"

Zuo Ruotong frowned deeply.

"The Way follows the natural way."

After saying those four words, Jiang Liu leisurely asked, "Master Zuo, do you agree with this principle?"

"The Three Ones are the Xuanmen, so they are naturally recognized."

Zuo Ruotong was puzzled.

"Nature's things coexist in harmony."

Jiang Liu then expressed his opinion, "I believe that the transformation of Qi in the Threefold Reverse Life Cultivation Method disrupts this harmony."

"Going with the flow can avoid the disasters of scheming, while going against the tide can bring great success."

Zuo Ruotong explained the concept of the Triple Rebirth.

"But, Master Zuo, in any sect of extraordinary individuals, which sect's basic method of circulating Qi through the three passes and nine orifices doesn't involve the Qi flowing counter-clockwise? It's clockwise, isn't it?"

Jiang Liu countered with a question.

"this···"

Zuo Ruotong really couldn't answer, after all, all those who practice Qi cultivation need to let their Qi rise from the coccyx, the spine, and the occipital bone to form a small circulation, and it's not just the Sanyi School that does this.

"If you want me to put it more simply, let me give you an example. In the market in that town down the mountain, there are merchants who have prepared a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables, and the prices are very cheap. They also advertise them. But what else do they need to sell them?" Jiang Liu asked again.