Having left the desolate tribe, Laozi continued his journey, traveling to other Human Race tribe.
He transformed into an old man with white hair, holding a bamboo cane, and slowly walked through the various settlements of the Human Clan on the coast of the East Sea.
For nearly a century, while traveling among the various Human Clan, he meticulously observed Human Clan lives, practices, and traditions, studying their habits and the mysteries of their bodies in preparation for his future plans.
Compared to other races in the Primordial World, the Human Clan was relatively new, yet it displayed astonishing potential very early on.
They cultivate their Physical Body through Martial Dao Foundation Establishment, resulting in powerful qi and blood, making each of them like a dragon, especially adept at fighting fierce beasts.
Furthermore, their wisdom should not be underestimated. In the process of survival, they constantly innovated, learned to make stone tools and pottery, used Knot-tying for Record Keeping, and carved diagrams to pass on their civilization, which were passed down from generation to generation, ensuring its continued existence.
This is a manifestation of the vitality of a race.
However, during his observations, Laozi also noticed some problems, the most concerning of which was the limitations of the Human Clan Martial Dao.
In an open space in a village, several young martial artists were practicing their fists and feet. As their blood and qi surged, the wind from their punches howled, shaking the ground and kicking up dust.
Laozi paused to observe, nodded slightly, then gently shook his head.
"Old man, do you have any insights into our Martial Dao?" A middle-aged martial artist stepped forward and asked respectfully.
Laozi Tzu stroked his beard and smiled, saying, "Martial Dao fierce and unparalleled in killing, which is indeed suitable for your physiques." He paused, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, "However, it focuses too much on killing and is weak in comprehending the Dao. Although it can strengthen the body, it makes it difficult to glimpse the gate to immortality."
Upon hearing this, everyone reacted with varying expressions.
Some looked thoughtful, while others disagreed, saying, "Martial Dao may not offer a way to achieve immortality, but its advantage lies in its practicality!"
"We cultivate Martial Dao to strengthen our bodies and protect the peace of our tribe. Why should we pursue the illusory path of immortality?"
Laozi was not annoyed, but simply said, "If there were a method that could both strengthen the body and grant enlightenment and longevity, freeing Human Clan from the shackles of lifespan, would you all be willing to give it a try?"
These words shocked everyone.
They had always practiced Martial Dao and had never really thought about reopening a new method; this matter was somewhat challenging their way of thinking.
Laozi left the tribe, found a secluded Mountain Valley, sat cross-legged on a blue stone, and closed his eyes to deduce the truth.
He had carefully examined the physiques of many Human Clan. After observing many, he discovered that although Human Clan lacked the powerful origin and foundation of Congenital Deities, they were full of spirituality and had all nine orifices open, making them very suitable for comprehending the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth.
Martial Dao at tempering the Physical Body and then tapping into Physical Body full potential. However, this path of cultivation requires unwavering determination and relentless progress. Once one's energy and spirit are depleted, there will be no further advancement.
"The Human Clan's Physical Body cultivation is nothing more than the art of Martial Dao; I shall forge a new path."
Human Clan cultivation, due to their weak physique, must begin with physical training to build a solid foundation.
If one can refine one's essence into qi, nourish one's body with qi, and comprehend the Dao with spirit, one may be able to open up a new path... "Laozi's thoughts stirred, and the Magical Power within his body circulated, simulating the flow of the Human Clan meridians.
He tried to guide spiritual energy into his Dantian, condense it into a Physical Body, and then use the Core Qi to nourish his Physical Body, allowing it to maintain its vitality for longer. In this way, cultivators could not only possess Martial Dao- like physique, but also use spiritual energy to comprehend the Heavenly Dao and prolong their lives.
However, this method, though initially developed, still has its flaws.
One day, Laozi opened his eyes in Mountain Valley, and a golden halo appeared in his palm, seemingly ethereal yet real, which was the "Golden Core Embryo" that he had deduced.
"The method of achieving the Golden Core requires spiritual energy as a foundation, condensing it into a pill, and then using the Core Qi to circulate throughout the body, allowing the Physical Body and Primordial Spirit to cultivate together," Laozi muttered to himself. "However, the Human Clan's meridians are fragile; if one rashly draws energy into the body, there is a risk of the body exploding..."
He pondered for a long time, and suddenly thought of the elderly martial artists in the Human Race tribe. Although their blood and energy were declining, they had extremely strong control over their Physical Body. If they could use their Martial Dao foundation as a guide and progress step by step, they might be able to avoid the backlash of spiritual energy.
Several years later, Laozi reappeared in the Human Race tribe.
This time, he didn't just observe; instead, he actively sought out an open space, sat cross-legged, and was surrounded by a pure aura. His otherworldly demeanor attracted a crowd of onlookers.
"I observe that although Human Clan cultivate Martial Dao with great courage and diligence, they find it difficult to attain immortality."
Today, I wish to impart a method that will enable your Physical Body to remain unchanged, your Primordial Spirit to Immortality, and your lifespan to be equal to that of Heaven."Laozi's voice was calm, yet as resounding as a great bell, shaking people's hearts.
The crowd was in an uproar; some questioned it, some were hopeful, and many more were skeptical.
Laozi didn't take it seriously. He raised his hand and waved it, and a golden pill appeared in his palm, its light flowing and its Daoist aura arising spontaneously.
"This is the 'Golden Core,' condensed from the Earth Spirit. It nourishes the Physical Body and aids in enlightenment," he said slowly. "I created the 'Golden Core Great Dao,' which consists of nine stages. The first stage Foundation Establishment, Nine Revolutions Golden Immortal. Upon completion, one's lifespan will be as long as heaven."
A young martial artist couldn't help but ask, "Senior, how does this method compare to Martial Dao?"
Laozi smiled slightly, "Martial Dao emphasize killing and slaughter, Golden Core emphasizes longevity; each has its own focus."
However, in cultivating Martial Dao, you must forge your own path, while I have paved a smooth road for you on the Golden Core Great Dao."
Everyone was shaken upon hearing this.
Laozi began preaching the Tao among the Human Clan, teaching the methods of Golden Core and cultivation.
He first used Martial Dao as a foundation to teach Human Clan how to nourish their meridians with qi and blood, and then gradually introduced spiritual energy to condense the Golden Core.
Because of the unique physical constitution of the Human Clan, Laozi deliberately simplified the method of the Golden Core to make it more suitable for ordinary people to cultivate.
"When the Golden Core is first formed, one must focus one's mind on the Dantian and guide the Qi back to its origin..." Laozi's voice was distant and profound, like the voice of the Great Dao, echoing in everyone's hearts.
Some people who were interested in achieving immortality attempted to practice the Golden Core Method.
Initially, progress was slow due to differences in systems and shifts in thinking; some even suffered damage to their meridians due to rushing things.
However, Laozi was not impatient; he patiently guided and corrected the details of the Cultivation Method.
Several months later, a gifted young martial artist was the first to condense a wisp of Core Qi. He immediately felt refreshed, his Physical Body seemed to be more vibrant, his blood and qi were much fuller, and even his five senses were more acute than before.
He knelt down excitedly, saying, "Thank you so much for transmitting this method, senior! This method is truly profound!"
Laozi stroked his beard and nodded. "Excellent! The initial formation of the Golden Core is only the beginning. Diligent and continuous cultivation is required to perceive the true essence of the Great Dao."
As some people successfully practiced the Golden Core Method benefits gradually became apparent to them.
Having learned from past mistakes, the number of practitioners of the Golden Core Method increased dramatically, and Golden Core method gradually spread widely among the Human Clan. Laozi also traveled to various tribes to preach, teaching according to individual aptitude, while continuing to refine the Cultivation Method.