Nature-Life Dao

"Don't worry, Third Brother. With me here, I will never let Ao Le be bullied in the slightest."

Lu Qingfeng's voice was clear and crisp, and it landed with a resounding thud.

Now he finally understood why the dignified Little Dragon Girl of the Min River Dragon Palace was so timid. Thinking of Ao Le alone in the Wu River Dragon Palace, where she had no relatives or friends, enduring the ridicule, mockery, and insults of her companions, he fell silent for a moment.

I couldn't help but think of Qingyu.

If Qingyu had grown up in this environment, who knows what he would have done.

Thinking about it this way, Lu Qingfeng immediately understood why Ao Lie had changed his expression earlier.

"With me here, you'd better not dare!"

Ao Lie grinned and patted Lu Qingfeng's shoulder hard. The loud pat made Lu Qingfeng's eardrums ache, and half of his shoulder felt like it was about to fall apart.

His face twitched slightly.

Ao Lie pinched Lu Qingfeng and clicked his tongue, "No, no. Your little body is too weak. If you were to get hurt by accident, I don't know how heartbroken my little sister would be."

As he spoke.

Ao Lie took out a page of golden book from his bosom and handed it to Lu Qingfeng.

"This is 'The Nature-Life Dao,' which elucidates two paths of cultivation: 'Nature Cultivation' and 'Destiny Cultivation.' Take a close look at it first, and if there's anything you don't understand, I'll explain it to you."

Ao Lie took the opportunity to sit down in the corridor.

"The Nature-Life Dao".

Lu Qingfeng took the page of golden book, his eyes lighting up. "Finally, it's here."

He quickly sat down next to Ao Lie and examined the golden book.

"All living things have Spirit Birth and life. The creation of nature depends on the mind, and the creation of life depends on the body."

Nature Cultivation.

Destiny Cultivation.

These two unique systems of the Immortal Qin Realm revealed a glimpse of mystery to Lu Qingfeng.

This book, "The Nature-Life Dao," does not contain any methods of cultivation. It only systematically explains two major cultivation systems and introduces the first two realms of Nature Cultivation and Destiny Cultivation.

"Nature Cultivation, soul, and mind is first divided into two stages: Aperture Opening and Soul Condensation."

"The Aperture Opening Realm is the entry point. One meditates, cultivates one's character, and opens the mind's aperture. Then one circulates one's thoughts to contact the essence of the mind and spirit, until the three souls manifest, and then one advances to the Soul Condensation Realm."

"The Soul Condensation Realm is the stage where the three souls are condensed."

"However, in the 'Nature-Life Dao,' whether it is the method of Aperture Opening, the operation of intention, or the condensation of the three souls, it is only described in general terms, without detailed methods."

Lu Qingfeng then went to look at 'Destiny Cultivation'.

"The Body Refinement Destiny Cultivation and spirit is initially divided into two realms: Body Refinement and Soul Refinement."

"Physical strength! The first step in Destiny Cultivation is to temper the physical body. When the physical body is strong, the seven souls will naturally become stronger. This realm can be further divided into four levels: Strength Training, Manifest Force, Hidden Force, and Force Transformation Strength."

"After Force Transformation, one's physical body becomes powerful, and one can advance to the Soul Refinement Realm, where one can condense the seven souls in sequence."

Like 'Nature Cultivation', 'The Nature-Life Dao' does not contain methods for tempering the physical body or condensing the seven souls. It is only given a rough outline, and Lu Qingfeng only knows the general idea.

As for the first and second realms and beyond, there are no further descriptions.

In general.

One can Nature Cultivation to follow Daoism, Confucianism, Legalism, or study the various schools of thought. Once one achieves success, one becomes a great sage in the mountains and countryside, or a great Confucian scholar and high-ranking official in the court. Whether one lives in seclusion in the remote countryside to cultivate oneself, or sits in the halls of power to benefit the world, one can be admired by the world and one's Divine Ability will naturally emerge.

As for Destiny Cultivation.

I may be a warrior on the battlefield, or a wandering swordsman. I may be a protector of the immortal sect, or a general in the Heavenly Court. The Demon Race is physically strong, and many have achieved success in cultivating their 'life', most of them following the path of Destiny Cultivation.

Cultivate your physical body, strengthen your Qi and Blood, and become invincible in battle.

"Nature Cultivation and Destiny Cultivation, seemingly derived from the orthodox Immortal Dao and being yin and yang respectively, have actually undergone countless years of evolution in the Immortal Qin Realm and are already different from the orthodox immortal cultivation system in the myriad worlds of the Primordial World."

Lu Qingfeng thought of the rudimentary cultivation system he had encountered on the Polarity Star in the Black Star Realm.

If it doesn't return to the orthodox path and continues to develop, it might form an alternative cultivation system similar to the 'Destiny Cultivation' of the Immortal Qin Realm.

"The Immortal Qin Empire, a mortal empire that rules over a single realm."

"Civil officials are needed to govern the country, and military generals to expand the territory."

"Thus, the Nature Cultivation and the Destiny Cultivation came into being. Compared with the comprehensive cultivation of both nature and life in the Immortal Dao, the Nature Cultivation and Destiny Cultivation is relatively thin and has a clear focus. Therefore, it is possible to achieve success in cultivation in a shorter time. Qin Zhen, the first emperor of the Immortal Qin Empire, initially created these two systems in addition to the paths of immortals and gods in order to achieve rapid success, fight against immortals and gods, expand territory and consolidate his rule. However, it was still in its infancy."

"After the collapse of the Immortal Qin Empire, countless years have passed and the two major systems have continued to develop. Generation after generation of Nature Cultivation and Destiny Cultivation have been perfected, and two cultivation systems that are no less than those of immortals and gods have long been formed."

"At least in the Immortal Qin Realm, at the mortal level, this is the case."

"As for what happens after becoming an immortal—"

Lu Qingfeng shook his head.

The Immortal Qin Realm was banished and severed from the Immortal Realm. Many powerful figures broke through the void to escape, but never returned.

It has been countless years since a single cultivator has successfully ascended to the Immortal Realm.

In this situation.

Limited by the universe, neither the Nature Cultivation nor the Destiny Cultivation has yet opened up a path of cultivation after becoming an immortal.

"Cultivating life without cultivating nature is the first ailment in spiritual practice. If you cultivate nature without cultivating life, your Radiance will be useless."

"The two paths are ultimately too narrow, and their shortcomings are obvious."

"However, compared to the arduous and lengthy Immortal Dao immortality, the two paths can be mastered quickly, even achieving something in just over ten years. It is not surprising that decades of cultivation can be comparable to hundreds of years of Immortal Dao."

Lu Qingfeng held a page of golden book, carefully comprehending the mysteries of the two paths of Nature Cultivation and Destiny Cultivation, while comparing them with the Immortal Dao.

I quickly grasped the concept.

However, one can only know the specifics after actually practicing or meeting a practitioner who has achieved success in cultivating both the physical and spiritual realms.

"Finished watching?"

Lu Qingfeng put down the gold page and looked up, hearing Ao Lie's voice in his ear.

"Um."

Lu Qingfeng nodded and handed a page of the golden book back to Ao Lie.

Ao Lie waved his hand, "Keep them for yourself, I have plenty."

As he spoke, Ao Lie looked at Lu Qingfeng and asked, "So, have you decided which path you want to take?"

"Is Third Brother cultivating 'sex' or 'life'?"

Lu Qingfeng did not answer, but instead looked at Ao Lie and asked. Now that he was just a mortal, he was like a blind man, unable to discern Ao Lie's cultivation level or the path he was taking.

"I?"

Ao Lie grinned, "Our Dragon Race has a long lifespan, and we cultivate neither sex nor destiny."

That is—

Upon hearing this, Lu Qingfeng had a guess in his mind.

It's neither Nature Cultivation nor Destiny Cultivation, so it's naturally the orthodox immortal Immortal Dao of cultivating both sexuality and life.

Too.

The Dragon Race is blessed with unique advantages. To cultivate officials, civil servants, military generals, and soldiers, they naturally use quick but biased methods like Nature Cultivation and Destiny Cultivation. For their own cultivation, they should naturally follow the broad road without many shortcomings, which also provides a future after becoming immortals.

"Don't ask that."

Ao Lie was clearly unwilling to say more, and said to Lu Qingfeng, "Destiny Cultivation is martial arts, and one must charge into battle to grow the fastest. Heart Demon Nature Cultivation is unpredictable, and demons will arise in one's heart on the path of cultivation. If one is not careful and goes into seclusion, one may be confused by external demons and die. Both paths have their dangers, and you should think carefully about them."

The former focuses on physical training.

The latter cultivates the mind and spirit.

Each has its own dangers.

Upon hearing this, Lu Qingfeng did not hesitate and said directly, "Then let's Nature Cultivation. I don't like fighting and killing."

That's a clever trick.

Destiny Cultivation requires battles and the tempering of killing, while Nature Cultivation leans more towards secluded cultivation in cave abode, quietly comprehending and understanding. For Lu Qingfeng, who can make rapid progress as long as he has sufficient resources in the early stages, the latter is naturally more suitable.

"With your willpower, choosing the Nature Cultivation is the right choice."

Upon hearing this, Ao Lie immediately burst into laughter.

Obviously.

He saw that Lu Qingfeng was calm and insightful, and also leaned towards the path of 'Nature Cultivation'.

Lu Qingfeng smiled but did not reply.

Both Nature Cultivation and Destiny Cultivation have their flaws; cultivating either path alone has its drawbacks. Lu Qingfeng's path in this life will naturally be the orthodox Immortal Dao immortality. However, the * Yellow Court Scripture * can Dominion over All Arts, and the path of spiritual cultivation originates from the Immortal Dao of Nature-Life Dao, so it must be included within it.

While cultivating the Immortal Dao of immortality, it is not impossible to cultivate both paths simultaneously.

"Walk."

"I'll take you to the Glazed Pavilion to choose a method of Nature Cultivation. Start cultivating as soon as possible and don't delay."

Ao Lie Lu Qingfeng along, heading straight into the depths of the Dragon Palace.

Night falls.

Two elite shrimp soldiers, each carrying a book about the height of a person, followed Lu Qingfeng into the sleeping quarters.

Ao Le was already waiting.

Upon seeing Lu Qingfeng enter, she quickly stood up, looked at Lu Qingfeng, her face flushed, and softly called out, "Husband."

"Please put these in the study."

Lu Qingfeng turned to give an order to the two shrimp soldiers, then walked over to Ao Le and pulled her to sit at the table. "Third Brother showed me around the Dragon Palace. In the afternoon, we spent the afternoon in the Glazed Palace choosing cultivation methods and scriptures."

Judging from Ao Le's appearance, he had clearly been waiting for a long time.

Knowing his background, Lu Qingfeng felt pity for him and immediately explained the situation.

There were two considerations behind marrying Ao Le.

Firstly, the Dragon King was trying to find a son-in-law. If Lu Qingfeng wanted to resist, he would have to give up this seventeenth life and start over, wasting sixteen years in vain.

Secondly, starting from scratch is nowhere near as secure as becoming Dragon Palace consort. By avoiding countless risks, the savings go far beyond just sixteen years.

As for marrying Ao Le, whom he had never met before, since they were destined to be life partners from the first meeting, Lu Qingfeng had no objection.

Judging from the current situation, Ao Le comes from an extraordinary background, is good-looking, and has a quiet and endearing personality. Even if Lu Qingfeng were to carefully select, he might not be able to find such a wife.

There is nothing wrong with it.

Although his motives for the union were impure, he would not neglect Ao Le or let her suffer in vain. If he treated her sincerely and received a response, they would live in harmony. If Ao Le was not interested and the two could not get along, they would each pursue their own cultivation.

For cultivators, and for Lu Qingfeng, it was no big deal.

"Your Highness, Your Highness, we take our leave."

Ao Le Lu Qingfeng explaining to her, Ao Le's watery eyes revealed a hint of joy. Before she could speak, two shrimp soldiers had already placed the books in the study and left the bedroom.

Ao Le glanced at the study and saw that her small hand was still being held by Lu Qingfeng. She suppressed her shyness and asked, "Husband, have you chosen Nature Cultivation or Destiny Cultivation?"

"Nature Cultivation".

Lu Qingfeng smiled.

He could tell that Ao Le was timid by nature, and even after their close relationship the night before, she still seemed somewhat distant. She was simply being gentle and trying her best to adapt, so as not to make Lu Qingfeng feel alienated.

As for affection, it might not be much.

Feelings can develop over time.

Lu Qingfeng wasn't in a hurry.

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