A Grandmaster-Level Heart Ape

Wei Cheng, dressed in black, laughed. Someone actually wanted to decipher the broken Jade Book? What was they thinking? Was that a book that someone of a lower cultivation level could access?

Helian Zhaoyu's previously gloomy mood began to improve, and his tense face was no longer as dark as water.

That is one of the three most difficult True Scripture on the Immortal Path, and even the Ancestor of all generations have been stumped by it!

Helian Zhaoyu was quite looking forward to it, eager to see just how stubborn Qin Ming was to dare to "test" this Heavenly Scripture with an extremely high difficulty level.

He waited to see the other party run into a wall and leave looking utterly defeated.

Cui Chonghe was not on the same path as the two of them; they had only met at the palace gate, but he did not need to explain himself to anyone.

He was dressed in a blue robe, his body radiating Daoist energy, and possessed the most outstanding Immortal Seed talent. He didn't take it seriously, believing that Qin Ming would inevitably suffer a setback and return empty-handed.

Even his teacher, Sun Taichu, was stumped by the broken Heavenly Scripture and could not understand its meaning.

Cui Chonghe had also gone there, but only gained a little. He realized that it was a scripture prepared for those who were at the forefront of road construction.

Qin Ming had made up his mind. He stood up and prepared to study the True Scripture.

Li Qingyue didn't Say More. She knew the other person well; they wouldn't act rashly without a certain level of certainty.

With a gentle flick of her wrist, a teacup shimmering with Golden Haze floated up from the sandalwood table. She handed it to Qin Ming, gesturing for him to finish the Thorough Comprehension Tea.

Helian Zhaoyu regretted entering the room; the faint smile on his face vanished instantly.

Chen Bingyan, Tang Xumi, Wang Caiwei, and others hesitated, knowing that trying to persuade them was useless.

As for the Immortal Seed like Pei Shuyan and Zhuo Qingming, although they appeared calm and admired Qin Ming's courage, they all believed in their hearts that he was destined to fail and gain nothing.

After all, that was a shattered Jade Book renowned throughout the land, and probably one of the most difficult True Scripture to comprehend in the world.

Lu Zizai appeared, accompanied by several Grandmaster.

Out of goodwill, Ling Canghai earnestly reminded him, "Young friend, you should be cautious and consider this carefully."

The other Grandmaster also nodded in agreement. Even when they tried to comprehend it, they were always overwhelmed and could only grasp the surface.

Qin Ming said, "Thank you for your kindness, senior. I have long yearned for this scripture. Even if I cannot comprehend it, I will accept it calmly. My main purpose is to fulfill my wish."

The group walked deeper into the Pure Land, where the broken Jade Book was stored in a special place.

Qin Ming had considered the True Scripture he chose when traveling to Beyond the Mundane and Esoteric Sect, and discussed them with Lu Zizai, following the latter's advice.

I won't exchange any books that can still be found outside, such as the "Waxing and Waning Scripture" and the "Eight Sceneries Divine Illumination Scripture," since I'll always have a chance to get closer to them in the future.

He needs to take advantage of the current good relationship with the Beyond the Mundane and the Esoteric Sect, which are still in a "honeymoon period," and quickly use his military achievements to exchange for the rare book; if he misses this opportunity, he'll never have another chance.

Moreover, Lu Zizai pointed out that some of the True Scripture had long been coveted by the Ancestor of Silk Book Method.

On a plain, unremarkable little hill, there are no magical trees, no Divine Medicine, and no rare, flowing Fire Spring. The hillside is covered with strange rocks and weeds, making it somewhat desolate and out of place in this Pure Land rich in Spiritual Matter.

However, the broken Jade Book was unearthed here.

The people of the Immortal Path built a palace here to preserve the Jade Book and tried their best to maintain the original appearance of the place.

This was the requirement of the Ancestor. I don't know if they didn't understand the barren slope, or if they wanted to use the original site to comprehend the original text.

Of course, the entire slope was dug through and turned upside down, but it was later restored.

Qin Ming waded through the tall grass and trod on the uneven dirt road until he reached the slope and stood in front of a palace built entirely of jade.

Someone carefully carried out a wooden box to a barren spot outside the hall, where a low sandalwood table and a futon were placed.

Ling Canghai informed him that the Jade Stone Book was unearthed in this barren land.

"Throughout history, various Ancestor may have gained some insights, but only those Ancestor who broke away from the Beyond-Mundane Holy Land Lineage of Night Prefecture were able to truly comprehend the True Scripture."

Ling Canghai's meaning is clear: since records began, only one person has ever made a name for himself in this field.

There are all sorts of profound methods in the world, and most can be mastered; otherwise, what would be the point of their existence?

But this broken Heavenly Scripture of heaven is truly extraordinary.

Lu Zizai said, "That's not necessarily true. Perhaps some Ancestor on the Immortal Path immortality have achieved extraordinary feats, but they are simply too low-key to reveal their gains."

These words startled the Grandmaster.

The Immortal Path Disciple who had followed him here were also surprised. Why would he say such a thing?

Having broken away from the Sacred Soil Lineage of Night Prefecture, their leader comprehended the <Subduing Heart Scripture>, also known as the <Subduing Immortal Scripture>, which speaks of immortals arising from the heart, subduing one's form and spirit, and making them one's own.

"What guidance does Ancestor Lu have?" a Grandmaster couldn't help but ask.

Lu Zizai coarse linen, with clear and bright eyes, said, "Just like Cao Qianqiu, his actions throughout his life were unrestrained, even bordering on out of control, lawless. Don't you think he's like a Xin Yuan?"

In an instant, the place fell silent.

Then, another uproar erupted on the slope. This new Ancestor of Xinsheng New Life Path, who has the qualifications to open up new territories, really dares to say anything!

The expressions of the Grandmaster changed; they wished they could cover his mouth. How could he say such a thing?

They were worried that bringing Lao Cao over would provoke a major battle.

Cao Qianqiu is truly powerful; even with only four-tenths of his cultivation remaining, he still exudes an overwhelming aura of pressure.

Although Lu Zizai broke through the Heavenly Gate with the qualifications of Supreme Grandmaster, he has only just stepped into the Sixth Realm realm. If he were to truly face off against Lao Cao, it would inevitably be a fierce battle.

"I've studied him; it's not impossible," Lu Zizai said.

"Ancestor Lu, stop talking." Ling Canghai quickly stopped him. This kind of question was not to be joked about; it could lead to death, and if things went wrong, this whole area could be destroyed.

The younger generation of disciples went from initial disbelief to skepticism, because it seemed he wasn't joking.

"Is Ancestor Cao a manifestation of a willful, unrestrained Xin Yuan?" Even Zhuo Qingming, a top-tier Immortal Seed, was lost in thought.

If we understand it this way, many things seem to make sense. Cao Qianqiu's domineering, unruly, and self-centered nature is indeed quite fitting.

"Hiss, if Ancestor Cao is a mysterious being's Inner Demon, how terrifying must the true master be, and where is he now? This is truly terrifying, beyond my imagination."

Pei Shuyan was also taken aback, finding this statement too subversive.

The group of Immortal Seed were somewhat bewildered, and then deeply shocked.

Even Cui Chonghe and Helian Zhaoyu frowned, their hearts shaken.

Lu Zizai spoke calmly, "If Cao Qianqiu is a Xin Yuan, he will either be subdued and return to his true form, or he will be refined into an 'immortal pill' by using all kinds of tribulations as True Fire and the Night Mist World as a Immortal Furnace, and directly consumed by the true master."

The group of young disciples were filled with emotion, their thoughts swirling and many ideas running through their minds.

"Ancestor Lu, what you're saying is against the rules," a Grandmaster said in a deep voice.

"I was just mentioning it casually," Lu Zizai said, then fell silent.

The Grandmaster were skeptical, feeling that Lu Zizai some bias; was he perhaps targeting Lao Cao?

This speculation sent turmoil through their hearts.

This really makes one wonder why he brought up such a thing out of the blue.

If Cao Qianqiu were to hear this now, he might come out and fight him.

If Lao Cao had found out afterward, he might have truly questioned the meaning of life, and perhaps even broken his Daoist resolve.

Ling Canghai said, "Let's leave this place to young friend Qin Ming. I'll wait outside the slope."

"If the Xin Yuan Xin Yuan were to be slain again, that would be even more interesting," Lu Zizai said, before leaving.

Can it be slain again? Some Immortal Seed were stunned.

A Grandmaster said, "The <Subduing Heart Scripture> is only a part of the Broken Heavenly Scripture. Even if a second person masters it, it doesn't necessarily mean they will follow the path of 'Heart Ape Severing '."

Lu Zizai nodded and said, "Yes, perhaps it can directly condense a Dao Embryo, or even give birth to an Immortal."

The group was restless, leaving Qin Ming behind; they all descended the earthen slope.

Outside, snow was falling heavily; here, tall grass grew and insects chirped softly. Qin Ming sat cross-legged on a futon and opened the wooden box on the sandalwood table.

He took a deep breath and opened it slowly.

At first glance, the Four-Page Jade Book were very thin, the jade was dull and lacked luster, and in addition to the densely packed small characters, there were also a large number of spider web-like cracks.

He had to handle it very carefully, afraid of breaking it.

Three of the Four-Page Jade Book are missing; the second page is missing a corner; the third page has a large hole in the middle; and the fourth page is broken in half.

"It is indeed quite badly broken."

However, Qin Ming didn't care; even if only one page remained, he could still salvage the True Scripture.

In fact, when selecting classic texts this time, he intentionally chose incomplete scriptures because they were more cost-effective.

Normally, complete scriptures of a sect, whether from the Immortal Path or the Esoteric Sect, are not made public; they are closely guarded secrets.

The same applies to the New Life Path. Even if people from the Immortal Path exchange a large amount of battle merits, they still cannot obtain the cultivation methods for the Sky Supporting Force and the Tathagata Force.

For Qin Ming, the special incomplete scripture with its infinite possibilities was the best choice. He could afford to use up his battle merits, and most importantly, he had the opportunity to complete it.

At this moment, Qin Ming was stunned, his eyes wide open. He didn't recognize a single character, and it wasn't any of the fonts he was familiar with.

Since learning that 60% of the secret manuals were unearthed from the ground, Qin Ming has worked very hard over the past six months, learning several ancient scripts.

He wasn't panicking. Since people from the Immortal Path could come here to study, it meant they could decipher this script.

"Um?"

As he stared at the first page of the Jade Stone Book, Qin Ming noticed that the fine characters glowed faintly, as if countless dragons and phoenixes were swimming and rearranging themselves.

Then, they changed, and in a daze, he saw all kinds of beasts galloping, and all the characters were becoming concrete.

Then, they changed again, transforming into countless tiny figures, displaying various actions: some meditating, some leaping and bounding, and some seemingly flying like immortals.

In an instant, Qin Ming received a dense stream of information, quite chaotic, with various figures layered upon each other, pressing towards his eyes.

Even with his exceptional comprehension, he was completely bewildered; the text was utterly disorganized and chaotic. How could he possibly understand such scripture?

Even a slight tilt of his head or a blink of his eye would alter the information he received; the various celestial figures and chaotic little people would all appear differently.

In that case, wouldn't a thousand people have all sorts of different understandings when they try to comprehend it?

Qin Ming frowned. What kind of scripture was this? Was it meant to be interpreted in an open-ended way, like a storybook?

For a fleeting moment, he tried to concentrate fully and attempt resonance, but remembering his past experiences, he felt lingering fear and decided to tackle the tough challenges himself first, only resorting to "ecstasy" if all else failed.

He was frowning; he was probably stumped as soon as he started.

Many people lingered Outer Domain with wormwood, waiting for the outcome of his comprehension of the Jade Stone Heavenly Book.

Wei Cheng spoke up, "This True Scripture is extraordinary. Even Immortal Seed might not be able to glimpse its true form. Without sufficient spiritual power, one cannot even read it normally."

It is said that to comprehend this sutra, one must simply enter a state of tranquility and immerse oneself in its meaning, which takes a very long time, a step that stops 90% of geniuses.

"Hiss!" Someone exclaimed in surprise.

Because, in the blink of an eye, wisps of spiritual Daoist energy emanated from Qin Ming's body, so dense that they covered the scriptures.

Most importantly, the broken Jade Stone Book gave him positive feedback; it was no longer dim but emitted a hazy light, as if it were interacting with him.

"They've already gotten involved so quickly?" Even top-tier Immortal Seed like Pei Shuyan and Zhuo Qingming were taken aback.

Wei Cheng, who had just been hoping to see a joke, immediately shut his mouth.

Helian Zhaoyu stared intently at the figure on the slope shrouded in spiritual energy.

"That speed is really fast!" someone among the veterans exclaimed.

Whether Qin Ming can comprehend the True Scripture is one thing, but his manifestation of spiritual possession alone is enough to amaze the Pure Land.

In any case, the Four-Page Heavenly Book have proven that Qin Ming is a genius at the very top of the pyramid.

While many were astonished and expressed their admiration, others remained indifferent, such as the Cui Household. The forces within the Pure Land were deeply entrenched, and naturally, many members of the Aristocratic Clan were among them.

The more prominent Qin Ming was, the more humiliated those elders, middle-aged masters, and young disciples of the Cui Household who were hostile to him felt.

Many people are now aware of their past relationship with Qin Ming.

"On the path of immortality, he is actually a peerless immortal Immortal Seed." A renowned elder of the Cui Household felt an unyielding resentment in his heart, his chest tight with unease.

In fact, some of their old rivals have recently been openly and covertly mocking them.

Some even said they were blind and spoke harshly and unpleasantly.

These rumors nearly caused some of the hot-tempered old men in the Cui Household to explode on the spot.

"At first, I thought he would become Chong He's Divine Armor Guard. Even if he couldn't keep up with Chong He's pace, he could still protect other young prodigies who would rise to prominence in our clan in the future. I never expected that he would also be a Immortal Seed!" an old man whispered.

He wasn't lamenting, but rather regretting not acting sooner; now it was too late.

Now that Qin Ming has caught Lu Zizai's eye, who would dare to openly oppose him?

They worried that if things continued this way, Qin Ming would become a formidable rival to Cui Chonghe.

On the earthen slope, the boy sat quietly, his eyes deep, as if he could see the wondrous scenes contained in the Jade Stone Book through the endless mist.

Qin Ming himself was astonished; the transformation of all the words into tiny figures, from chaos to order, was accomplished in the blink of an eye.

The more he stared at it, the clearer his mind became, and the more distinct the orderly scene he saw became.

Gradually, he had an epiphany: the truth is found within one's heart, True Scripture arises from within.

The broken Jade Book requires a high level of skill from the practitioner; those who are not exceptionally gifted simply cannot access it.

Talking about equality and the idea that everyone can understand the Dharma is just empty talk.

Ultimately, the essence of spiritual practice lies in talent.

If someone has mediocre talent and wants to improve themselves and achieve a leap in life, they can only rely on so-called "heaven-defying fortuitous opportunity." But how many people actually have extraordinary luck in their entire lives?

Qin Ming saw a large number of tiny figures moving, some changing, some fighting, and slowly, they all transformed into his likeness.

"This scripture is of an extremely high level!" he whispered.

Putting everything else aside, the very method by which this scripture was left behind is nothing short of miraculous.

The first page of scripture, no matter how many years have passed, how times have changed, or how the text has been altered, does not affect its ability to preach.

It records the meaning of the scriptures with the most essential Daoist principles, presenting a constantly changing picture.

He didn't know how much time had passed, but Qin Ming had watched it many times, each time carefully observing the Daoist Rhyme Diagram evolve from beginning to end.

"It encompasses everything, seemingly including interpretations of ' Thousand Transformations ' and the principles of magical combat, containing far too much." Qin Ming felt that his level of understanding was still not high enough, otherwise he might have been able to see even more.

The advice from Ling Canghai and the others was indeed correct. This scripture was meant for those at a higher level of understanding, and for him, it was too early to be exposed to it.

However, Qin Ming was not discouraged, but rather enthusiastic. All he needed to do was memorize Dao Planting Daoist diagram.

He can now grasp some of the true meaning, and he will try to understand the parts he doesn't understand when he reaches a higher level of understanding.

Immediately after memorizing the essential Daoist diagram on the first page, he began to turn the page.

Near the earthen slope, many people were astonished that he had already gone to look at the second page of the Heavenly Scripture so quickly.

Qin Ming's Light of the Mind spread, and he felt incredibly clear-headed. Immersed in this state, he gradually frowned, realizing that the missing corner of the second page of scripture had a significant impact.

He saw the broken Eight Trigrams Furnace, the endless flames, and the Remnant Scene a battle.

"Is this a battle of wits, and the process of Refining the Heart Ape into medicine?" Qin Ming pondered, noting that this Cultivation Method was quite consistent with certain myths and legends.

He carefully studied the text, combining the first two pages together, and continuously researched and verified his thoughts.

"Um?"

Suddenly, Qin Ming was shaken.

In a daze, he seemed to see layers upon layers of mist, with a monstrous creature lurking behind them—this was both absurd and terrifying.

Immediately, he felt the burning sensation of the Eye of New Life, and his vision of the mist seemed to become clearer.

"The Immortal Furnace, with its True Fire, can it temper my Eye of New Life?"

Qin Ming connected the two pages of the Jade Stone Book and carefully studied them. Regarding the part about fighting magic, he believed it leaned towards the spiritual aspect.

Is this the Heart Sutra?

Moreover, the more he looked at it, the more familiar it seemed. After constantly pondering and verifying it, he suddenly realized something and began to recall another passage in his mind.

In the past, the Ancestor of the Silk Book Method passed down four chapters of Qin Ming, but now he can only practice the Flesh Body Chapter.

It has now been confirmed that the original text of the Flesh Body Chapter " is the "Scripture of Body Refinement and Dao Integration Scripture," which he obtained and completed in the Undying Hall of the Esoteric Sect.

The second chapter actually corresponds to most of the true meaning of the first two pages of the Jade Stone Heavenly Book, and is related to mental combat and other such things!

Qin Ming was deeply shocked. No wonder Lu Zizai had emphasized this article to him; there was a reason behind it.

This means that not only the Ancestor of the Sacred Soil Lineage gained something from this, but others also comprehended parts of it.

Perhaps, the Ancestor of the Silk Book Method once targeted people of the Sacred Soil Lineage.

Qin Ming can no longer trace the truth of history, but he is very excited now. He has found the source of one of the most important sources of nourishment for the Silk Book Method and will complete it.

Even knowing that the resonance would torment him, Qin Ming had no choice but to proceed. The tattered Jade Stone Book was extremely important to him, but it was already damaged from the second page onwards.

He adjusted his state, bringing his Essence, Qi, and Spirit to their peak, and then began!

He wasn't this afraid even when fighting demons; on the contrary, he was very active on the Western Territory Battlefield, attacking various Heavenly Demon Seed and collecting Blood Medicine, a process that was very exciting.

Now he felt as if facing a formidable enemy, and resonated cautiously.

With a whooshing sound, he seemed to hear a grand chanting in his ears, and his body trembled on the spot, almost causing him to fall to the ground.

At that moment, Qin Ming felt as if waves formed from the fragments of time were crashing towards him, nearly drowning him.

This experience is hard to describe. He traced it back to the most ancient of the main emotions, which had become very "faded," as if they were about to be completely erased by the passage of time.

However, it was still terrifying, causing Qin Ming's Qi and Blood to surge. Before long, blood began to flow from his mouth and nose, and his brains felt as if they were being violently churned.

Soon, Qin Ming emerged from this state, then grabbed a handful of Treasured Medicine and stuffed it into his mouth.

What he has in abundance now is healing medicine, which he has obtained in abundance on the Western Territory Battlefield.

Before leaving the Pure Land, he planned to give some gifts to Li Qingyue, Chen Bingyan, and others whose injuries had not fully healed.

Nearby, many people were stunned. He was just trying to understand some scriptures, so why was he taking medicine?

"There was blood on his lips!" Some people were stunned. What level of concentration had Qin Ming been so engrossed in studying the shattered Jade Book that he had managed to injure himself? That was outrageous!

Soon, people's expressions became solemn, because they discovered that the sitting boy's body was filled with spiritual light and Daoist charm, and he was now shining like a Solar Yang!

In everyone's eyes, Qin Ming and the Four-Page Heavenly Book complemented each other, reflecting one another.

"As expected of Immortal Seed comparable to Jiang Ran, coupled with the foundation of the New Life Path, she is truly a peerless genius!" Even Grandmaster Ling Canghai praised her in this way.

They knew that Qin Ming must have gained something.

Infants don't understand the adult world, and cultivators of lower realms cannot touch the Ancestor Realm.

People knew that Qin Ming must have touched upon a part of the True Scripture corresponding to his own realm and gained some enlightenment!

Wei Cheng and Helian Zhaoyu were both shocked. The boy they wanted to crush had actually been able to comprehend the broken Jade Book.

Even Cui Chonghe looked solemn at this moment.

Pei Shuyan, Zhuo Qingming, and other top-tier Immortal Seed also showed expressions of shock.

"Can he really do it?" Wang Caiwei and Chen Bingyan were both filled with mixed emotions.

Tang Xumi stared wide-eyed in disbelief, then suddenly realized that he was still missing a chapter of the Divine Ape Art from the other party.

At this moment, Qin Ming's heart was surging with excitement as he saw the complete second page of the scripture. The magnificent Eight Trigrams Furnace seemed to want to swallow him whole, with boundless runes swirling around it and flames burning the sky. These Daoist images seemed to be real, trying to refine him.

Fortunately, he pulled through and kept all the changes in his heart.

At the same time, Qin Ming was also relieved that, as time Pass By, that most primal primary emotion had been weakened considerably; otherwise, his pain would have been magnified many times over.

In fact, such resonance could severely injure him and endanger his life!

He practiced his skills in his mind, Furnace Body appeared, with flames raging in the sky. He felt that his Eye of New Life was indeed improving.

He grabbed a handful of healing Treasured Medicine, put it in his mouth, and recovered.

After he adjusted, he began to resonate with the third and fourth pages of the Jade Book.

The last two pages were severely missing, and no one before him had been able to decipher them. Qin Ming began to "repair the Jade Book," attempting to recreate the True Scripture that had been lost to history.

Qin Ming and Lu Zizai arrived at the Pure Land in the Shallow Night and quickly reached the hillside. It wasn't until late at night that he got up, his face pale.

It's easy to imagine that the "weight" of those four pages of scripture took a huge toll on him.

His behavior naturally alarmed many people.

"You want to fight him?" Wei Cheng looked at his companion. If anyone else had such a thought, he would think they were crazy.

Now in the Third Realm, Qin Ming is truly terrifying, with his brilliant record of killing more than a dozen Heavenly Demon Seed.

However, if Helian Zhaoyu were to participate, Wei Cheng felt that they might have a much better chance of winning.

He knew that Helian Zhaoyu was incredibly talented and had a very solid foundation. He had mastered the <Controlling Immortal Scripture> and was also proficient in the methods of the Esoteric Sect.

Most importantly, he knew very well that Helian Zhaoyu had once reached the Fourth Realm, but in order to build the strongest foundation, he used the "Ten Thousand Forging" method to temper himself back down.

"Hmm!" Helian Zhaoyu uttered only one word, his expression indifferent.

Wei Cheng was filled with anticipation and said, "To strike him when he is at his most brilliant is brilliant!"

"Poor Zhaoyu, I see your face is dark; you're about to have a terrible time!" someone suddenly said.

Wei Cheng immediately turned around, about to reprimand the other person for being so tactless. However, he instantly shut his mouth.

Helian Zhaoyu was extremely displeased. He turned his head and looked over, only to find that the person speaking was his cousin Helian Yaoqing.

Qin Ming got up and walked towards the edge of the slope.

Suddenly, he sensed something and looked towards a distant mountain shrouded in Immortal Mist. He was startled and saw a familiar figure.

His heart was filled with emotion; he wanted to meet the other person and ask about his grandfather's whereabouts.