From Under One Person: Sincere Journey Through the Heavens

"Brother Zhiwei, stop what you're doing for a moment, we have work to do."

Leading Partridge Whistle and the others towards Zhang Zhiwei, after explaining the general situation of their being afflicted by the red spot curse, he asked, "By the way, have you ever been to a tomb?"

"I am a legitimate Taoist priest!"

Zhang Zhiwei declared righteously that he was different from the disciples of Sanyi, and then solemnly and confidently said, "I have been down there, but not to rob tombs. I was just on military missions, responsible for eliminating zombies, evil spirits, and other evil things that threaten the peace of the local people."

"So this time we're going to destroy a tomb."

Jiang Liu merely chuckled at Zhang Zhiwei's little joke before returning to the Confucian Society and finding the Red Girl who was sitting in meditation.

Seeing that she was at a crucial moment in her cultivation, Jiang Liu did not disturb her. Only when she opened her eyes and a surge of blood energy rose around her did he congratulate her, saying, "Sister Hong, congratulations! You have finally established your lungs as the central palace as well."

Initially, when Hong Guniang was cultivating the Ninefold Reversal of Life and learning to reverse the eight directions, she first designated the liver as the central palace. Now, she has also designated the lungs as the central palace, thus advancing her cultivation to a new level.

According to the theory of the five internal organs and the five elements, the way of cultivating qi includes the concepts of the mind monkey, the will horse, the metal god, the wood mother, and the yellow woman. The way of cultivation contained in the book Journey to the West is nothing more than this.

When Tang Sanzang traveled west, he first subdued his restless mind and then his wandering will, which means that he had acquired the power of water and fire, opened up the Ren and Du meridians, and mastered the method of yin descending and yang ascending, thus embarking on the initial path of cultivation.

Later, he also acquired the Wood Mother and the Yellow Woman, and because the Mind Monkey and the Metal Duke were one, he thus gathered the Five Elements.

But refining elixirs is no easy task.

Putting aside the cultivation of mindfulness, concentration, and wisdom to eliminate greed, anger, and ignorance, let's focus on refining Qi. By using the power of water and fire to open the Ren and Du meridians, one can control the Qi and continuously open the rest of the body's meridians, thus completing the Great Circulation. After reaching the corresponding level of life cultivation, one needs to focus on the cultivation of lung metal and liver wood.

That is, in the practice of Daoist alchemy, "the unity of nature and emotion is the union of metal and wood".

Once this step is completed, one is not far from achieving the unity of the three treasures of internal cultivation (essence, energy, and spirit) and attaining the Golden Elixir of Lesser Vehicle.

Although one does not follow the path of unifying metal and wood and cultivating one's temperament, but only uses the power of circulating water and fire throughout the body, one can still continuously improve one's life cultivation. However, this only seeks to improve one's strength. One does not follow the path of the Golden Core, does not cultivate the Holy Embryo internally, and does not fully control the energy of the human body.

No matter how high one's cultivation level is, one's Daoist practice is still shallow. Even before one has cultivated a true sacred embryo, no matter how profound one's cultivation level is, it is difficult to be associated with Daoist practice.

What is the cultivation of the Tao?

Evolution through the passage of time! Gradually transforming itself from a primordial state of matter and energy into an informational state—

Road!

What's needed is the insight and understanding gained over time!

If we make a comparison, most of the demons in "Journey to the West" only pursue cultivation, combat power, and magic, rather than the Golden Core, or they have a misunderstanding of Golden Core cultivation.

The main reason is that Taoists often use terms like "lead and mercury" and "infant" in their cultivation practices.

Ordinary people only have a superficial understanding and actually believe that lead, mercury, or even living babies can be used to refine elixirs and make immortality pills, thus mistakenly entering into unorthodox and heretical paths.

Not to mention those divine mounts that have become spirits.

They went down the wrong path, or perhaps they only sought supernatural powers and cultivation. Their combat strength was considerable, but they followed the law of the jungle, living like mountain kings, carefree and happy. Even after thousands of years, how much understanding of the "Tao" did they gain?

It's still all about "survival of the fittest"!

One's cultivation level can improve continuously over a thousand years, but one's Dao cultivation will not make any progress!

Now that Hong Guniang has designated the liver and lungs as the central palace, she can put aside the improvement of her physical cultivation for the time being and instead focus on cultivating the Qi source flow.

Why cultivate the source flow of Qi?

Jiang Liu cultivated this method, his physical form was forged into the Grass Returning Elixir, and his mental form was refined into the Primordial Ape. After cultivating the true Primordial Qi, he had already achieved a true spiritual root.

Once the spiritual root is formed, the path to the Great Dao is paved. The remaining cultivation is simply to continuously experience the "Dao" over the years, improve one's Dao cultivation, and elevate one's mind; to forge the "Dharma," achieve immortality, and thereby interpret the "Dao."

of course.

For Miss Hong, since she has not yet designated all five internal organs as the central palace, nor has she truly opened up the eternal mental landscape, both the herb-returning elixir and the innate ape are extremely distant. The purpose of cultivating the Qi body source flow is not only to prepare for the future to forge spiritual roots, but also to complete the cultivation of "metal and wood in oneness".

Once the Qi seed of metal and wood is forged, it is then refined with the Qi of water and fire, and harmonized with the earth of the central palace. At that time, he can then cultivate the Supreme Heaven-Opening Talisman Method, which he perfected after experiencing "Little Jade's Adventures", construct the Nine Aperture Talisman Seal, and infuse it with the little bit of spirit he has condensed. Then he can try to transform himself into Pangu and open up the eternal mental landscape.

"The origin of this Qi body... is a bit complicated."

After obtaining the cultivation method of the Qi Source Flow, Miss Hong frowned slightly, "I estimate it will take at least three years to master it."

You have to understand, she's not in the early stages of cultivation where she's laying the foundation!

"In fact, I can directly transmit a seed to you regarding the cultivation of the Qi source flow."

However, Sister Hong, personally experiencing the process of forging a seed of spiritual root with the Qi of the Five Elements will benefit you in your future development of the Great Vehicle Dharma of the Golden Elixir and Sacred Embryo.

Jiang Liu had high expectations for Hong Guniang, not only because she created a "Thousand-Hand Guanyin" by combining the magic of the Moon Gate after learning the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts, but also because she managed the Confucian Association in an orderly manner over the years, making her a model of "women holding up half the sky".

His will can be described as unwavering!

in this way.

How could the river force the seedlings to grow faster?

"The path of cultivation is truly vast and profound... But you came to me not just to teach me this 'Qi Body Source Flow' technique, right?"

Red Girl smiled.

"Well, the Confucian Association will need your help with these matters again in the next two weeks. I need to make a trip to the Kunlun Mountains..."

Jiang Liu recounted the story of Partridge Whistle and the others, saying, "The matter involved in the Red Spot Curse is of great importance. The Muchen Pearl is a materialized Hunyuanzi that has been created. Even I can only barely sense that the location is in the Kunlun area with my discerning eyes... I don't want to be eating hot pot and singing songs one day in the future when the planet beneath my feet suddenly explodes."

"Pfft!"

Duanmu Ying covered her mouth, "President, you're so funny!"

"Then see you in two weeks."

With Zhihong agreeing, Jiang Liu smiled, waved goodbye, and then found Lu Jin at Wang's Steamed Bun Shop. In the past two years, Wang Baozhi had stopped pushing his cart to sell his wares as before. He had saved enough money to buy a two-story building on Cultural Street. He lived on the second floor and renovated the first floor into a steamed bun shop.

Seeing Wang Baoling stuffing buns into Lu Jin's mouth, Jiang Liu stepped forward, put his arm around Lu Jin, and said to Wang Baoling, "How about I borrow Lu Jin for half a month?"

"Brother Jiang!"

Wang Baoling was taken aback. Upon hearing the word "borrow," she quickly patted her chest and stomach, adopting the magnanimous demeanor of a hostess, and said with a grin, "Borrow! Of course I'll lend it to you! Use it as you please, don't be shy with me!"

Lu Jin's face was full of resentment...

# Chapter 1002 Sengge Tsangpo

As they walked out of Wang's Steamed Bun Shop, Jiang Liu, while eating a large meat bun, put his arm around Lu Jin's neck and asked with a hearty laugh, "You've really made something of yourself, Lu Jin! You've actually managed to face your own emotional issues head-on! Remember to invite me to your wedding sometime!"

"Don't listen to Baoling's nonsense, we're completely innocent!"

Lu Jin blushed, argued her point, and then changed the subject, saying, "Besides, Brother Jiang, before I invite you to my wedding, shouldn't I at least be invited to yours first?"

Implication:

The older brother isn't even married yet, so why is the younger brother in such a hurry?

"By the way, Brother Jiang, who do you like?"

"I can see it now, Sister Hong has feelings for you..."

Judging from what Sister Liu said, after you stripped her clothes at the martial arts tournament, she seems to have developed feelings for you too...

Needless to say, Sister Gao Huan, having benefited from your kindness, acquired the destiny of a child prodigy, and her mother, Banaji, is completely subservient to you...

And then there are Xiao Yun and Xiao Yu. They're not in Yuhang right now; they've gone to the countryside with Ghost Hand Wang and the other brothers and sisters of Zhao Qian and Wang Kun to do propaganda for the sect. But I remember they both seemed to have some feelings for you too…

And Duanmu Ying, I think she's also lusting after your body...

Besides, there are other Zhao Yingkong and Chen Xiaoyu from other worlds who seem to have feelings for you?

Lu Jin became more and more enthusiastic as she spoke.

But Jiang Liu just sighed and said, "I'm really disappointed, Lu Jin, you didn't even include yourself in the calculation."

In an instant.

The playful look on Lu Jin's face vanished abruptly, replaced by an expression reminiscent of a portrait in Edvard Munch's "The Scream"—mouth agape, cheek covered, and exaggeratedly shouting, "No! Don't do that, Brother Jiang, I'm really scared! Really scared~"

"O(∩_∩)O Haha~"

Jiang Liu laughed and stopped joking. He led him back to the Ghost Hand Wang Cai Opera Troupe and explained what had happened, saying, "Everyone is here!"

I, Jiang Liu, am the primordial spirit.

He is Zhang Zhiwei, and Jin Gong.

He, Lu Jin, is the Mother of Wood.

And Brother Partridge Whistle, Brother Old Foreigner, and Sister Flower Spirit, from the Mountain Moving lineage, can act as matriarchs; together we can form a 'Journey to the West Team'.”

Zhang Zhiwei pointed to his own nose and asked in confusion, "You came to see me just for such a ridiculous reason?"

"No, the main problem is that the Kunlun region is extremely dangerous this time, and there are even non-human intelligent enemies of my own level. I really need help, and you two are perfect, Sister Hong..."

That would work, but the Confucian Association needs someone to look after it, just in case.

For example, Zhang Enpu from your Celestial Master's Mansion came to cause trouble for the Confucian Society, hoping we would side with the Guo faction.

Upon hearing about Zhang Enpu, Zhang Zhiwei felt a headache coming on and complained, "My senior uncle is really restless... but it was precisely because he sided with that Jiang that my master was willing to make a change... it was fate after all."

"Master Uncle? He is the 63rd Celestial Master, and your master is the 64th. Shouldn't you call him Grandmaster?"

Jiang Liu made a joke.

Zhang Zhiwei rolled his eyes.

Afterwards, Jiang Liu had the old foreigner put down the bamboo basket on his back, which contained two pangolins.

Although it has obtained Qi, it is still livestock after all, without a human body, and it is not a spirit like the "immortals" of Northeast China who can "leave their souls". If it goes to the Kunlun Mountains, it will freeze to death.

Therefore, the pangolin mother and her baby were temporarily placed with the Pleiades pheasant. The latter, being intelligent and perceptive, did not regard them as intruders or food, and so they lived in peace.

In addition, you should also buy some warm clothes before you set off.

Jiang Liu was not afraid of the cold or heat, but Lu Jin and Zhang Zhiwei had not yet truly mastered the timing of the four seasons and six energies, let alone Partridge Whistle and others.

To be honest, Partridge Whistle, Old Foreigner, and Flower Spirit could have stayed in Yuhang and not risked their lives with them. But since it concerned the red spot curse of their Zaglama lineage, they couldn't let others take the risk while they reaped the benefits. Even if it meant death, they had to go with them.

That's how it is.

After purchasing enough warm clothing, essential exploration tools, and sufficient food, Jiang Liu used his magical powers. In the blink of an eye, the spring scene of budding lotus flowers and fish playing in the West Lake disappeared, replaced by a grassland.

Although it is a grassland, it is quite desolate, with no human habitation, only sparse wild grass scattered about. A breeze blows, but it is not as gentle as the spring breeze; instead, it brings a biting chill.

"Have we reached the outskirts of Kunlun?"