Another Secret Path
Nestled in the mountains, a simple Thatched Hut stands amidst vines and a clear spring, not far from a tranquil lake; this area is serene and secluded.
Outside the Thatched Hut are a blue stone table and stone stools, and a tall Golden Thread Silver Leaf Osmanthus Tree, its fragrance filling the air and Spirit-Calming Tree mind.
This was a rare World-Leaving Experience. Wang Xuan was far from the hustle and bustle of the city and free from the disturbances of wild beasts and monsters. He temporarily escaped the mortal world, read the Golden Bamboo Slip, and contemplated the path to the future.
Even on the depleted Super Material New Star, his strength has increased over the past two months.
"Mist, the First Minor Realm of the Supernatural. Upon first stepping in, what the spirit sees is a dark abyss within the flesh and blood, with thick fog everywhere." Wang Xuan pondered the Path of Cultivation.
"I imagine that the first person to step into this field must have been very confused and lost. When they looked inward, they were trapped in the fog of flesh and blood, unable to see the road ahead."
In order to better understand the Dharma and pave the way for the future, he put himself in the mindset and thoughts of the First Supernatural Practitioners from long ago and started from scratch.
"Burning the lamp, with a strong will, tore through the fog, accumulated enough spiritual energy, gradually saw the road ahead, and broke free from the shackles of the Mental Cage."
Wang Xuan felt that this was not something that could be accomplished overnight; many of the First Supernatural Practitioners might never have escaped the Mist Realm within their flesh and blood.
"Refine your spiritual realm, like a lamp hanging in the sky, illuminating the night sky of immortality!"
He believes that it was remarkable that someone established this belief back then and pointed out the general direction; it may not have been the work of just one generation.
"With the light of the spirit, illuminate the eternally silent, extraordinary night sky, and embark on the path to immortality!" Wang Xuan inscribed on the bluestone table.
He was deeply moved. Imagine, in that Age of Eating Raw Meat and Drinking Blood, in the harsh environment of competing with all kinds of wild beasts and monsters, it was truly remarkable that early humans could have such awareness.
"If someone who has established this belief is still alive and continues to explore the extraordinary, I think he or she must be incredibly powerful."
If such a person were alive today, there would be no reason why they wouldn't be powerful.
After two months of cultivation, studying the Golden Bamboo Slip and comparing them with the scriptures on the stone tablet, Wang Xuan's strength improved significantly, and he had reached the end of the Lantern Burning Realm.
With the light of his lamp illuminating his path, he had already glimpsed the Life Soil Realm, and stepping into that realm was just around the corner!
"The Earth of Life Origin of All Laws and the place where the extraordinary can stand. Both the Pre-Qin Daoist practitioners and the Daoist school attached great importance to this place. It can nourish life and is the original place where Supernatural Life nurtures vitality."
The so-called "Fate Earth" cannot be found in the flesh and organs, yet it truly exists. When the lamp reaches its end, one can take a further step and stand firmly in the Fate Earth.
"If the transcendent fades away, will it begin with the decay of the life-sustaining soil? The collapse of the Origin of All Laws, the Nourishing Life Place, the Primordial Land of the Supernatural, is of utmost importance."
Wang Xuan stood up. Before him, the grass and trees were fresh and the environment was beautiful, like Pure Land Outside the World, but it lacked the Super Material.
Some time ago, he often went to various temples and Daoist monasteries to absorb Mysterious Factor, which nearly saturated his flesh and blood.
In addition, both the Flying Boat and the golden gourd contained a large number of Mysterious Factor.
But the two months of cultivation and scripture study that had sustained him until now were almost exhausted.
He read the Golden Bamboo Slip and compared them with the scriptures on the stone tablet, hoping to find a way to continue even after the supernatural resources were exhausted.
But now, as he pondered it, he felt it was too difficult.
If, three years from now, the extraordinary vanishes, the Correction of the Present World, and everything returns to its original normal trajectory, without the soil for the Mythological Existence, even if he comprehends the Supreme Scriptures, it seems he will have no way to change this situation.
"Will the Inner Scenery Realm be the last resort?" Wang Xuan frowned.
Currently, it seems that every Transcendent Immortals has created their own Inner Scenery Realm, and some true bones are now absorbing from these Inner Scenery Realm to revitalize and reshape their flesh and blood.
But he felt that when the time came, those Inner Scenery Realm would close, and then they would no longer be able to attract Mysterious Matter. Otherwise, the Transcendent Immortals would not feel helpless or even desperate about the future.
However, Wang Xuan's Inner Scenery Realm is somewhat different from his. He was able to open it during his Mortal Period and could enter without relying on Supernatural Power!
"I hope that three years from now, my unique Inner Scenery Realm will still be usable, to draw in Mysterious Factor from that Unknown Place!"
Wang Xuan hoped that this might be the key to preserving his extraordinary powers in the future.
However, he cannot place all his hopes on it. What if his Inner Scenery Realm is also locked up or desolate?
He should make all necessary preparations and try to find one or two more footholds!
Lately, he has been reciting the Supreme Scriptures of the Daoist Master, and he feels that they are difficult!
"In that era, the most powerful Daoist Master would capture Sacred Beast and Divine Bird at will, not only for pulling carriages and for showing off, but also for cultivation."
In this day and age, even if one comprehends the profound mysteries of the Golden Bamboo Slip, it would be difficult to replicate that path.
How do those top Daoist Master cultivate? They gather celestial herbs, capture Sacred Beast to refine their essence, and baptize their bodies with sacred blood, etc.
"That era was truly enviable. It was Abundant Treasures and rare treasures, with all sorts of exotic items everywhere. Although the competition was fierce, it was also a prosperous Supernatural Golden Age with a wealth of resources."
On the twenty-seven Golden Bamboo Slip are the most powerful and ultimate Root Method, involving the highest spiritual realm, as well as some True Form Diagrams, along with the most difficult and obscure Body Art Poses.
At the same time, these all have notes, and sometimes it is necessary to use celestial medicine or the blood of Sacred Beast to cleanse the spirit and body.
In this day and age, how can anyone train?
"However, it's not necessarily impossible to practice. Some of the words above are quite profound. If you are confident enough, you can also Internal Absorption of Divine Radiance."
The path taken by the Pre-Qin Daoist practitioners, from the physical to the spiritual, was very rugged, representing a holistic improvement in the overall direction.
"The Golden Elixir Dao integrates essence, Essence, Qi, and Spirit, and spirit, accumulating the body's essence in one place to nurture a golden core, breaking through from a single point..."
From that day on, he also began reading the Five-Colored Golden Elixir Scripture and reciting the Secret Transmitted Only to Disciples of the Ancestral Court of Buddhism — the Shakya True Scripture.
Wang Xuan immersed himself in the world of cultivation, comparing various scriptures and gaining insights every day. These scriptures involved Daoist Master, Daoism, Buddhism, and other religions.
"What is that? I think I've found another secret path?!"
Half a month later, Wang Xuan's spirit hung like a lamp in the night sky. While looking inward and exploring his body, he unexpectedly discovered a blurry scene in the mist.
Upon reaching the Lantern Burning Realm, the mist within one's flesh and blood is dispelled. However, this is relative; the mortal land one has not yet set foot on still retains swirling mist.
Wang Xuan's spirit moved forward, though he was still unable to set foot on the Fate Land and had not entered that realm, he stood firm in the thick fog that it was rising.
He followed the wisps of mist, continuing forward, approaching a blurry area.
The mist seemed to form a road, swaying and billowing forward. He kept walking forward, and gradually, he saw the scenery in the distance.
It was a very desolate area, as if no one had been here for many years. Far ahead, there was a roadside inn with lanterns hanging in the dim light, but almost all of them were extinguished.
It looked like it came from a very distant era; the post station was dilapidated, some of the buildings had collapsed, and only one lantern was still lit, casting an flickering light.
Wang Xuan's spiritual energy was like a lamp burning; as he approached the post station, he noticed that the lantern hanging there had become brighter.
This place seemed like his rest stop, his path. He lit a lamp here to illuminate the place, making the lantern's light soften.
He had known for a long time that there were multiple secret paths, such as: the Inner Realm Secret Path, the Heavenly Medicine Secret Path, and the Lost Land Secret Path...
In addition, there is a secret path that no one else can see, but which truly exists and can only be walked on by the person who discovers this area.
"Find the way!"
Wang Xuan looked ahead and saw that the horizon was pitch black. In the blur, there seemed to be a Village Town. No lights were on in any of the houses. It was quiet and even a little oppressive.
He frowned and instead of moving forward, he explored the nearest post station, which was deserted but showed signs of previous use.
The kitchen, which had never collapsed, actually emitted a faint fragrance. There were remnants of Depleted Strange Medicine in the pot. Was this left behind by a cultivator?
Wang Xuan was surprised and felt something was strange. This road was puzzling and confusing. It seemed as if such a place really existed, and his mind had wandered in by mistake.
"This is not a rest stop for ordinary people, but a place for extraordinary people to rest while traveling. Even the food is not ordinary."
Then he found a Wine Gourd, uncorked it, and even after all these years, there was still a wine aroma inside, with a few glistening liquids.
"This..." He looked surprised. The aroma of the wine made him feel refreshed and his mental energy became somewhat more concentrated.
He thought for a moment, then poured it into his mouth. He was in a state of mental consciousness and did not feel disgusted.
Only three drops of viscous liquid fell, shimmering with a pale golden luster, and quickly transformed into energy after entering his mouth.
In an instant, his consciousness seemed to catch fire, becoming bright and clear. He trembled slightly, feeling dizzy, as if he were about to Ascension to Immortality.
His mental strength was actually increasing rapidly, by about one-tenth.
This left Wang Xuan in a daze, standing frozen in the ancient kitchen.
In the dilapidated post station with partially collapsed buildings, there was Wine Gourd left behind. Just three drops of wine had such an amazing effect?
Wang Xuan's heart was filled with turmoil and countless thoughts. Where had he come to? What kind of road was this?!
"Heavenly Medicine, Inner Landscape, Lost Land, Path Finding... these are all the essence of the Old Arts, belonging to the secret paths of the Great Dao. This time, I embarked on a path-finding journey and arrived at an incredible place?!"
This is just a stop along the way, and we've already made such a harvest. There must be even more incredible places ahead.
Wang Xuan searched here but found nothing else of value.
He gazed ahead with his Spiritual Heavenly Eye, and apart from that Death Qi Village Town, the end of the earth seemed to have a hazy light, lights, and a huge city!
He couldn't help but walk forward. Behind him, the post station came alive, and the hanging lanterns lit up one after another.
Wang Xuan approached the dark Village Town, hoping to find something there and, more importantly, to use it to reach the Bright Zone at the edge of the horizon.
Suddenly, he looked up quickly. In the pitch-black night sky, there were no stars or moonlight. Then something fell down—one after another, Withered Yellow Paper.
He couldn't help but reach out to take it!
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