Qingyun Back Cliff.
After Ye Ping unleashed the Four Thunder Sword Intent, he could not help but let out a breath of stale air.
After half a day of effort, Ye Ping had completely mastered the Four Thunder Sword Intent.
Spring Thunder Sword Intent, Summer Thunder Sword Intent, Autumn Thunder Sword Intent, Winter Thunder Sword Intent—these four could be combined as one or separated.
When the sword intents merged, they became the Four Thunder Sword Intent, their power at its greatest. That was the sword intent Ye Ping had just displayed.
If separated, however, their power weakened, but each sword intent could display its own unique characteristics.
Wiping the beads of sweat from his forehead,
Ye Ping revealed a gratified smile.
"Now that I have completely mastered the Four Thunder Sword Intent, what I lack is the Four Thunders Sword Intent."
"Although Eldest Senior Brother never said how difficult it was to comprehend Sword Intent, I understand that Sword Intent represents the will of swordsmanship. I absolutely cannot be too impatient. Failing to comprehend it would be a minor matter, but if I comprehended it wrongly, that would be troublesome."
Ye Ping silently thought to himself. Although Su Changyu had never told him the details of Sword Intent, Ye Ping could not stop himself from filling in the blanks.
He had not come to this conclusion out of thin air. He had inferred it from the Primordial God-Demon Body Refining Art.
Eldest Senior Brother did not give me this secret manual earlier or later, but chose to give it to me precisely at this juncture. Clearly, he feared that I would be too impatient and comprehend the wrong Sword Intent.
That is why he gave me the Primordial God-Demon Body Refining Art, so I could calm my mind, focus on my physical body, gain another trump card, and acquire another means.
Eldest Senior Brother truly sees far ahead.
Ye Ping murmured inwardly.
However, he soon put those thoughts away and took the "Primordial God-Demon Body Refining Art" from his robes.
He carefully removed the cultivation manual, treating it with utmost solemnity.
The secret manual was green and bound in stitched thread. It looked extremely old, its edges yellowed, forever exuding an ancient, rustic air.
Yet the more it was so, the more excited Ye Ping became.
Opening the first page, he soon saw lines of tiny characters, written from right to left.
Primordial God-Demon Body Refining Art
I am Dao Venerable Moxuan, born before heaven and earth came into being. Having passed through three hundred and sixty million kalpas, I finally attained the pinnacle of creation and became one with heaven and earth.
This mental cultivation method was gained by this venerable one through an accidental insight into heaven and earth.
All things beneath heaven know only Spirit Cultivation, yet know not the strength of Body Cultivation. They regard moving mountains as the limit of Body Cultivation.
Yet true Body Cultivation can grasp the sun and moon in one's hands, pluck the stars from the sky, cross the myriad heavens with the fleshly body, and annihilate all things in the world with a single punch.
The highest realm of Body Cultivation, in my opinion, should emulate Gods and Devils: a God-Treasured Demon Body, possessing the organs and blood essence of deities and the body of a true demon. Only then can one be a God-Demon body.
Cultivating this method will surely require one to endure incomparably bitter trials. It is not something ordinary people can learn. Only those with great will! Great perseverance! Great wisdom! may master it.
Are you ready? —
This was the opening explanation of the "Primordial God-Demon Body Refining Art."
After reading this explanation, Ye Ping had even forgotten how to breathe.
These words were simply too domineering.
A God-Treasured Demon Body, grasping the sun and moon, plucking the stars, shattering space with the fleshly body, and annihilating everything in the world with one punch.
That was right.
That was right.
This was absolutely a peerless cultivation method. No, it was not a peerless cultivation method—it was a Great Dao-level cultivation method.
Ye Ping did not know what words to use to describe the power of this cultivation method.
One word.
Absolute.
Taking a deep breath,
Ye Ping did not turn to the second page. Instead, he began to ponder.
He was pondering whether he had truly made his preparations.
The cultivation method made it very clear: to cultivate it, one had to endure suffering ordinary people could not bear. Only those with great will, great perseverance, and great wisdom could master it.
If he was not prepared, then he truly could not act rashly.
A full incense stick's time passed.
Finally, Ye Ping made his decision.
I am ready.
An incomparably resolute voice sounded within Ye Ping's heart.
He was prepared. He feared nothing. Though the process might be somewhat painful, only by enduring the bitterest of hardships could one rise above others.
With that thought, Ye Ping turned to the second page. —
The Official Section of the Primordial Demonic Art
Very good. When you opened the second page, it proved that you possess great will. But whether you possess great perseverance and great wisdom depends on your own fortune.
Next, there will be a God-Demon Diagram. Upon it is the God-Demon Body Refining Diagram that this venerable one learned through insight into heaven and earth. Study it carefully. —
Upon seeing the second page, Ye Ping could not help giving himself a nod of approval.
At the same time, he was deeply shocked. This mental cultivation method was indeed extraordinary. Its opening alone contained a great trial. If his mind had not been firm, he truly might have been defeated by it.
With that thought, Ye Ping did not waste any words and began studying the God-Demon Diagram behind it.
The third page.
Sky Gazing Diagram.
The illustration appeared before Ye Ping's eyes. Though it looked simple, Ye Ping's expression was extremely solemn.
He continuously studied the diagram.
Moreover, there was a detailed explanation beneath it.
This diagram is named the Sky Gazing God-Demon Diagram. Spread both arms and merge with heaven and earth. This is the introductory method of the Primordial Demonic Art. After mastering it, one may gather the power of heaven and earth, use the sky as a hammer and the earth as a furnace, temper the fleshly body, and forge a God-Demon physique.
If one cannot comprehend it, one has no affinity with this method. Insufficient insight means insufficient wisdom. One must also cultivate diligently day and night. Those of keen talent may attain enlightenment at a glance, while those of dull talent may find it impossible to comprehend in a lifetime.
After reading the notes,
Ye Ping could not help nodding. Then he began to assume the Sky Gazing posture.
He closed his eyes and forgot everything. Within his mind, there was only that image.
Meanwhile,
Chen Kingdom, Yan'an Prefecture.
Inside a private residence, a woman in purple was writing with brush and ink beneath an oil lamp.
The oil lamp swayed in the wind. The woman sometimes furrowed her brows and sometimes relaxed them. After going back and forth like this for three full hours,
she finally tossed the brush aside and looked joyfully at the ancient book on the table. She casually picked up the wine jug from the desk and took a huge gulp.
Just then, a voice sounded outside the door.
"Fairy Mo, are you done yet? It is almost the Yin hour already. If you do not hand in the manuscript soon, there will be trouble."
A urging voice sounded from outside.
Inside the room, the woman in purple rose to her feet, picked up the manuscript she had just written, then opened the window and casually tossed it to the other party.
"There. I'm done. Take a look."
The woman appeared utterly casual.
"You're done? Let me see."
The middle-aged man outside took the manuscript and quickly flipped through it. After a while, his tightly furrowed brows relaxed.
"Good, good, good! Fairy Mo, your writing has grown more and more powerful. This book will definitely sell like wildfire. Good, good, good!"
The middle-aged man laughed heartily.
"Enough nonsense. You still have not finished paying me for the previous book. Pay me now."
The woman said dismissively.
"Rest assured, rest assured, Fairy Mo. Would I deceive you in business? Here are banknotes worth one thousand taels of gold in total, your share from the Tenfold Spirit Gathering Technique."
"That Primordial God-Demon Body Refining Art book simply cannot sell. Less than three copies have been sold altogether. Fairy Mo, please do not write that kind of secret manual again in the future. It is too exaggerated, and no one believes it. Cultivators these days all prefer something simple and straightforward."
"Look at that book on the bestseller list right now—How to Make a Spirit Stone Ten Times More Effective. See how insanely well it is selling."
The middle-aged man chattered endlessly outside.
"Alright, alright, I understand. By the way, did you find out what I asked you to investigate?"
The woman waved her hand, looking somewhat impatient.
"I found out. The Ten Nations Academy will officially begin enrollment next year. Fairy Mo, I will go back and handle the manuscript. If anything comes up, have someone contact me later."
The middle-aged man said with a cheerful smile. After leaving those words behind, he departed.
The woman in purple said nothing more. She returned to her desk and continued writing secret manuals.
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