A Grandmaster-Level Performance

The living room was very quiet. Meng Xinghai and Li Qingyun sat still, not uttering a sound, for fear of disturbing the focused young man. In the bronze incense burner, calming Mind Calming Incense, which could purify the mind, was burning slowly.

Qin Ming put down the three pages of paper, went into the courtyard, took a deep breath, and exhaled with a special rhythm, his eyes shining like stars. According to his own understanding, he used the Heavenly Light Force to transform into an astonishing number of fine lines, expanding within his flesh and blood, confirming the three pictures corresponding to the three pages of paper.

His Heavenly Light Force is the foundation of his current standing. After being integrated and unified, it is like a golden Scorching Sun shining brightly on the Beyond-Mundane Disciples. Now, the Heavenly Light Force has transformed into golden rivers, flowing through his flesh and blood, corresponding to the dense network in the first picture.

He felt a warm, comfortable sensation all over his body. At that moment, his brow was glowing, his body was heating up, and he felt clear and ethereal from head to toe, as if he were about to Rising on Rosy Clouds. Meng Xinghai and Li Qingyun were dumbfounded. This was more than just a strange feeling; this was the result of his training!

How much time has it been in total? Both of them were completely lost in thought!

"Everyone's understanding is different. Has he pioneered a completely new operating path?" Li Qingyun secretly transmitted his thoughts, not daring to speak directly for fear of disturbing the extremely focused young man.

He knew very well that the engravings on the copper plate were so numerous and complex that they seemed utterly incomprehensible; each person who studied them would discover their own path. He was filled with anticipation, a brilliant light appearing in his old eyes, as he could witness a young man forging a new path!

"Many Ancestor throughout history have been helpless in understanding these scriptures, yet he has grasped them quite deeply, paving a new path!" Meng Xinghai nodded inwardly, praising him in his heart. He truly deserved to be the person he had high hopes for!

Then, Qin Ming used his Consciousness Spirit Light to transform into wisps of lines, which traveled through his flesh and blood, constructing a dense network. Soon, he frowned; it wasn't so smooth and comfortable anymore.

Within the Mountains and Rivers Spirit Nest, he not only underwent a spiritual transformation but also practiced a Mnemonic taught to him by Li Qingyue, giving birth to Consciousness Spirit Light. However, most of it was used to nourish his physical body, leaving only a small amount to maintain a certain balance.

In the past two days, he experienced a similar phenomenon: because he practiced the methods in that thin book of the Esoteric Sect, Sacred Light was born in his body. That light nourished his physical body, and in the end, only a small amount remained to maintain balance.

The so-called Sacred Light is what Esoteric Sect Buddhists call "Divine Wisdom," which undergoes a qualitative change through practice and can be continuously accumulated and elevated.

Qin Ming discovered that when he used his Consciousness Spirit Light and Divine Wisdom to construct dense lines within his flesh and blood, the resistance was immense as he tried to expand them naturally forward. Moreover, he lacked the lightness and clarity he had felt earlier, which made him very uncomfortable, contradicting the true meaning of the scriptures.

"Is it really only suitable for those who walk the New Life Path?" Qin Ming muttered to himself, standing still and silently pondering the scriptures and the three engraved images.

Subsequently, he combined the Heavenly Light Force, the Consciousness Spirit Light, and the Divine Wisdom into a single rope, allowing it to spread through his flesh and blood, constructing a mysterious network that expanded outwards.

Qin Ming suddenly felt light and agile, his mind clear and empty, as if he had been cleansed of worldly impurities and his soul dusted away. From body to Divine Capital recorded in ancient religions.

"It's like nourishing itself."

He carefully contemplated the text and realized its true and wondrous uses. With long-term practice, it could transform one's physical constitution, enhance vitality, and nourish one's essence, Essence, Qi, and Spirit, and spirit. In this state, the mind is clear and the consciousness is serene, the efficiency of understanding the Dharma is enhanced, and one experiences a sense of joy and satisfaction, as if one has suddenly attained enlightenment.

Qin Ming suddenly realized that these were the very techniques that the famous people had practiced, as Li Qingyun had mentioned.

He had actually dabbled in all of these things, and he already understood that the contents of the three pages and the engravings on the copper plate should be considered the outline of this scripture. Qin Ming knew that he had grasped and mastered it.

"This Cultivation Method has many wonders. If you persist in practicing it, it's like slowly changing your fate, but it's still far from achieving immortality," he pondered. He looked up and saw Meng Xinghai and Li Qingyun both looking at him with burning passion in their eyes.

"You've grasped it?"

"You've pioneered a new path?" the two asked excitedly.

It's obvious that they care even more than the people involved.

Qin Ming nodded and said, "I don't think it's that difficult."

He spoke the truth because the scripture hadn't held him back for even half a day.

It should be noted that he practiced the Silk Scripture for more than ten years, and only after experiencing a near-death experience did he begin to grasp the basics, and then officially embark on the New Life Path. In Qin Ming's mind, there was no method more difficult to master than the Silk Scripture.

However, Meng Xinghai and Li Qingyun were unaware of these things, and naturally, they both felt a complex mix of emotions.

The latter, in particular, was somewhat disillusioned with life, even feeling saddened for himself. Li Qingyun had devoted himself to studying this book, spending years in seclusion, yet he couldn't match the sudden enlightenment of this young man. Qin Ming said, "You're very interested in this book? It is indeed quite extraordinary; it can enhance one's talents and prolong life. I can teach you."

"This..." Li Qingyun hesitated. He was so old and had such profound cultivation; he couldn't bring himself to try and learn from a junior's enlightenment. Meng Xinghai, on the other hand, was more easygoing and immediately followed suit.

Li Qingyun gritted her teeth and decided to go all out.

However, the two were soon at a loss, unable to operate the new path Qin Ming had developed. Forcing it forward almost caused them to suffocate and bleed.

"What's going on?" Qin Ming was also taken aback, then he made them follow him, even allowing them to extend their Consciousness Spirit Light to observe the path he had constructed. Even though the two tried to imitate him, it was useless; it simply wouldn't work.

Li Qingyun, with his profound skill, finally observed that every time Qin Ming circulated the Heavenly Light Force, the dense lines were adjusting over time. "How did you control it?" he couldn't help but ask.

Qin Ming explained, "This passage is actually about ' Inner Fortification '..."

The phrase "Inner Fortification" nearly broke Li Qingyun and Meng Xinghai's guard. This was an ancient scripture related to immortality, with a very powerful origin, coming from the depths of the Night Mist World. And this young man treated it as some ordinary martial art circulating in the marketplace?

Qin Ming explained, "This Cultivation Method is indeed extraordinary. If you persist in it for many years, it can change your constitution, nourish your body and spirit, and eventually lead to a qualitative change." The two nodded, acknowledging that this was a method to change one's fate, belonging to a secret manual.

Qin Ming continued, "It might be different from what you imagine. It doesn't grant immortality. In general, it's actually a method to 'strengthen one's Inner Fortification.'" The two men's expressions changed again; the words "Inner Fortification" were indeed quite provocative.

Qin Ming pondered and said, "Perhaps, in ancient times, people pursued different paths than we do. They only sought to prolong their lives and alter their constitutions, so the entire method is very peaceful, far less powerful than the Sky Supporting Force or the Six Royal Force. Judging from its outline, this is a book on health preservation."

"You mean you've completely grasped the essence and mastered it, and not just understood a part of it?" Li Qingyun asked. Qin Ming nodded and said, "I believe I've grasped the true meaning of these three pages of scripture and the corresponding copper plate engravings."

"Tell me how you developed those paths and made them work." Li Qingyun wasn't afraid of losing face, asking questions on the spot, because he genuinely didn't believe it.

Qin Ming began, "This scripture speaks of grasping the changes of Yin and Yang, breathing in spiritual essence, integrating consciousness and Divine Wisdom into the Heavenly Light Force, planting it within the physical body, so that they become Yin and Yang to each other, in harmony with Heaven and Earth."

He added, "Even without Consciousness Spirit Light and Divine Wisdom, the Heavenly Light Force alone is sufficient."

He then demonstrated, telling them that by going with the flow and aligning with heaven and earth, the Heavenly Light Force would naturally spread, and wherever it passed would become the path of its operation. One would feel comfortable, light, clear, and accompanied by a sense of completeness.

Li Qingyun stared in disbelief, and after a long while, he said, "You're being too idealistic. You let the Heavenly Light Force choose its own path, and then you memorized the route and told us?" Meng Xinghai sighed, "This isn't about forging a new path; it's more like a free and unfettered journey of the mind."

The two stared at each other blankly. Each person's Heavenly Light Force was different, and the paths they followed would likely differ as well. How could they possibly imitate that?

"This ancient scripture is too mysterious and too difficult to understand. I can't even learn from others!" Old man Li Qingyun sighed, looking up at the sky. He was helpless and somewhat dejected. The hope he had just seen was quickly extinguished, which was extremely upsetting.

Qin Ming said, "This isn't mysterious at all, and there's nothing difficult about it. You can expand upon it as you please and try to follow the Freeform Heart Path."

"Don't speak, let me have some peace and quiet." Li Qingyun really wanted to hit someone. What kind of "Freeform Heart Path" was this? Who would dare to try it casually? If things went wrong, they could seriously injure themselves.

Qin Ming pondered that perhaps the Heavenly Light Force cultivated from the method in the Silk Scripture was perfectly compatible with him, which was why he could keenly control it and advance towards a path that made him light, agile, and clear-headed, acting solely on his own will.

If that's the case, he can't help others.

Qin Ming said, "This Cultivation Method is indeed remarkable. It can enhance one's talents and prolong life, making it a priceless treasure. However, we shouldn't overly praise ancient methods. I think that in terms of offensive combat, it is far inferior to the Sky Supporting Force."

"Besides the outline, there are some specific laws that should be very useful to you; they are more valuable than Extraordinary Art feat." Li Qingyun left, glancing at Qin Ming with a very complicated expression before he went.

"Why does Senior Li have that expression?" Qin Ming asked, puzzled, watching his retreating figure. "He was startled," Meng Xinghai chuckled.

Immediately, his smile faded, and he said, "Before coming here, he saw you as Qing Yue's future Jade Armor Guard, Divine Armor Guard, and future First Protector. After all, he had heard of your extraordinary abilities. However, after arriving here, your performance far exceeded his expectations, comparable to the youthful performance of some Grandmaster Level figures on the Mutation Path. For example, the Ancestor of the Five Elements Palace, Yin Yang Temple, and Pure Yang Palace only comprehended a portion of that scripture."

Qin Ming's expression changed slightly. He had sworn that his arduous cultivation was not for the purpose of becoming a follower of others.

Meng Xinghai said, "Don't worry, he means no harm. He just thinks there's really no hope on the path of mutation. Even Grandmaster Level figures like Sky-Pillar and Six Sovereigns relied on time to slowly improve their cultivation levels. This path is difficult, and it gets harder the further you go."

Then, Meng Xinghai laughed and said, "Your current state has absolutely intimidated him; it seems like a Teenage Grandmaster is lying in wait..." He then sighed, "Your performance today has also quite shocked me."

Qin Ming shook his head and said, "What are my achievements? In the battle for Near Immortal Object, during the Core Disciple' war, I couldn't participate at all. We're the same age, yet I stood by like a lackey watching. At the subsequent banquet, which of the disciples from the Beyond-Mundane Disciples and those from the Esoteric Sect wasn't a genius? Their cultivation was extremely profound. They weren't much older than me, and some had already reached very Major Realm, considered seeds of Near-Immortal. Not to mention others, just think about Cui Chonghe, who failed to possess twice—it's terrifying. He's the same age as me, but what level is he at now? His defeat was only due to accidentally encountering Qing Yue's Spirit Eyes and being discovered by chance."

Meng Xinghai looked at him and said, "You call yourself a lackey? You just started late. Don't belittle yourself. You'll eventually forge your Grandmaster Path." Qin Ming replied, "Being behind is a fact. Some people who are much younger than me have already reached a higher level than I am now. I still need to work incredibly hard."

Meng Xinghai said, "Your gaze is fixed on other paths, isn't it? You're comparing yourself to your competitors on other paths?"

Qin Ming nodded and said, "Yes, the other paths are unfathomable. The Beyond the Mundane they casually place a scripture that we value so highly, allowing outsiders to view it for a price, shows they don't care much about it. Their own resources far exceed our imagination."

Qin Ming felt that the Beyond the Mundane People must have gained even more in the depths of the Night Mist World during the Great Pioneering Era. Meng Xinghai knew this, and it was indeed true.

Then, thinking of the crucial exam, he asked, "Have you decided where you want to go? I have great confidence in you and am waiting to see you embark on the Grandmaster Path."