Hundred Bones Connected, One Yang Moves, Two Omens Change, Three Pengs Slain, Primordial Spirit Condensed, Dao Embryo Born!
"Don't be afraid, my second sister's sword is very fast. She can kill someone in an instant, and you won't feel any pain," Wang Bian chuckled, patting He Heng's shoulder.
"@#%..." He Heng felt like black lines should be covering his forehead.
Just then, a deep bell rang out. Dong Hui returned, holding several ancient books, his expression serious. He looked at everyone, cleared his throat, and began his lecture.
Dong Hui was in charge of teaching cultivation theory. Today, he was lecturing on cultivation realms.
"As everyone knows, martial cultivation begins with the Hundred Bones Realm. 'Hundred Bones' refers to the entire body. The external hundred bones refer to the tendons, bones, blood, flesh, and skin, which are permeated with qi and blood. The internal hundred bones refer to the meridians and internal energy, which transform spiritual energy into internal energy, circulating through the body's meridians and acupoints to form a great cycle," Dong Hui explained from the stage. "When both the internal and external hundred bones are cultivated to perfection, and the body is thoroughly permeated, one must then merge the internal and external, becoming one with primordial unity, and harmonizing dragon and tiger. This is the Grand Perfection of the Hundred Bones Realm."
Dong Hui paused here, looked at everyone, and continued, "Above the Hundred Bones Realm is the One Yang Realm. 'One Yang' refers to a point of innate yang qi. Once generated, the internal energy can transform into true qi, merging essence, qi, and spirit, becoming unstoppable."
"To achieve the One Yang Realm, after reaching the Grand Perfection of the Hundred Bones Realm by merging internal and external, one must continuously temper their internal energy. Using creation as the craft, blood essence as the charcoal, and one's own body as the furnace, after countless refinements, essence, qi, and spirit merge into one. Only then can the 'one yang' begin to stir, giving birth to innate yang qi."
"And above the One Yang Realm, the Second Marquis Realm refers to the stage after generating innate yang qi, where one then nurtures innate yin qi. When yin and yang merge, the entire body becomes harmonious. The true qi not only possesses immense destructive power but also exhibits potent penetrative ability, simultaneously embodying both masculine and feminine qualities, allowing for effortless control, like an extension of one's own arm."
As he spoke, Dong Hui held up a stone. With a light touch of his finger, the stone instantly shattered into many smaller pieces.
Then, he picked up another stone and touched it again. This stone also shattered, but this time it turned into fine powder that scattered with the wind.
Dong Hui pointed to the small stones and the powder, saying, "You see, the first time I only used the true qi of the One Yang Realm, while the second time I used the true qi of the Second Marquis Realm. The stone in the first instance broke into smaller pieces, while in the second, it was pulverized into fine powder. This is the difference between true qi that has merged yin and yang and true qi that only possesses yang qi."
"True qi in the One Yang Realm can only break objects on the surface with brute force. However, true qi in the Second Marquis Realm can penetrate both internally and externally, damaging the stone's structure at every point to completely pulverize it," Dong Hui paused, then said sternly and solemnly, "It must be noted that in the One Yang Realm, because the true qi is too fierce, one must absolutely avoid overexertion, as it can cause great harm to oneself. Only after the birth of yin qi can true qi be used for extended periods. With the mutual support of yin and yang, it will not cause harm to oneself."
Everyone nodded quickly, indicating they had remembered this warning and would not forcibly mobilize their true qi in the One Yang Realm in the future.
Dong Hui nodded with satisfaction and continued, "Above the Second Marquis Realm is the Martial Dao Three Peng Realm. 'Three Peng' refers to the 'three corpses,' also known as the 'three worms.' These refer to the various acquired impurities that have existed within the human body since birth. They are primarily located in three parts of the body. Only by completely clearing and severing them can one achieve a pure body, with spirit and flesh illuminated, which is a prerequisite for awakening the Yin and Yang Gods."
"This is also why true qi needs to possess both yang and yin qi. Only by possessing both fierce and gentle characteristics can it penetrate deep into the body and sever these corpse worms."
"Although the locations of everyone's three corpses are generally similar, they also differ individually. How to specifically sever the three corpses requires you to grasp it yourself, reaching an extreme understanding of your own body," Dong Hui's gaze swept below, his expression solemn. "I will explain the specific steps, methods, and precautions for severing the three corpses in detail next time. We will not discuss it today."
"Next, I want to discuss the Yin God and Yang God. Does anyone here know about these two?" Dong Hui scanned the audience and asked.
"Instructor, I know!" After Dong Hui's question, an ordinary-looking young man immediately stood up and said thoughtfully, "I once heard a saying that the Yin God is within, and the Yang God is without. When the internal and external merge, yin and yang unite, becoming Primordial Origin. Is that correct?"
"Yes, Lu Dong, what you said is correct." Dong Hui nodded, allowing the young man to sit down. He continued, "In reality, both the Yin God and the Yang God are innate to us. It's just that most of us cannot sense their existence."
"'Yin God is within' refers to the Yin God residing within each of us. It is the so-called soul, generally located in the Niwan Palace at the top of the head. We need to achieve a body free of dust and impurity, with illuminated spirit and flesh, to have a chance to perceive its existence and awaken it in one go."
"After awakening the Yin God, we can utilize spiritual power, which is greatly beneficial for both defending against enemies and controlling our own bodies."
"'Yang God is without' means that although the Yang God is also innate to us, it does not reside within the body but outside, merging with heaven and earth. The saying 'a god three feet above your head' refers to this," Dong Hui said. "To find our Yang God in the vast universe, we must first awaken the Yin God, use spiritual power to perceive the world, see mountains not as mountains, and water not as water, comprehending the changes in heaven and earth. Only then can we achieve heavenly-human resonance, trace back to the origin, find the location of our Yang God, and then gradually awaken it."
At this point, Dong Hui's face showed a hint of pride. "Those who awaken the Yang God resonate with heaven and earth, able to command the power of heaven and earth, causing winds and clouds to change, and influencing celestial phenomena. Reaching this realm is the beginning of transcending the mortal and entering the realm of immortals and gods."
"When yin and yang merge, and the two gods within and without converge, one can perceive Primordial Origin and achieve the Primordial Spirit. This realm is also called the Heavenly Human Realm, signifying the ability to achieve a state of heavenly-human unity, resonating with heaven and earth at all times, with nearly inexhaustible power." At this point, Dong Hui's face showed a trace of longing and apprehension. "After condensing the Primordial Spirit and merging with heaven, although the power is nearly inexhaustible and there are great benefits from comprehending the vastness of heaven and earth, there are also great terrors."
"Heaven and earth are so vast, and the universe is boundless. How can we ordinary mortals reach it? In the state of heavenly-human unity, a slight carelessness can lead to getting lost in the endless Heavenly Dao, completely perishing oneself. It is extremely dangerous. Unless one achieves the Human Law Realm and can perfectly control oneself, after condensing the Primordial Spirit, every step is almost a life-or-death situation."
Dong Hui's face was filled with emotion as he spoke. The people below were all silent, except for He Heng, whose expression shifted slightly.
"Yin and yang merge to forge the Primordial Spirit? Merging with heaven and earth, becoming one with the universe. This realm is also possessed by 'god' in Dragon-Snake, but the Dragon-Snake world is just a lowest-level world without spiritual energy. Its Heavenly Dao cannot be compared to the Great Heaven. Heavenly-human unity is naturally much safer. Unlike here, even powerful individuals who have forged the Primordial Spirit are in constant danger at this level."
"'However, I already possess the Human Law Realm. Judging by Dong Hui's tone, this realm is extremely rare in the Great Heaven, and even those who have forged the Primordial Spirit do not possess it in large numbers,' He Heng thought to himself, his expression unchanged as he continued to listen."
Dong Hui continued, "After forging the Primordial Spirit, one can comprehend the mysteries of the universe and perceive the profound 'Gate of Myriad Wonders.' As long as the accumulation is sufficient, one can forcefully break open the Gate of Myriad Wonders and achieve the Dao Embryo Realm."
"'Dao Embryo' is the 'embryo of the Dao,' the initial realm for entering the Great Dao, and a crucial realm. Before the Dao Embryo, no matter how strong cultivators are, they are powerless against the mighty forces of heaven and earth because they themselves rely on heaven and earth to exist, like unborn infants living within their mother's womb. Above the Dao Embryo, one has been born. Even as an infant, one has transcended the complete control of the mother's body and can independently survive in a broader world with a more infinite future."
Dong Hui's face showed longing. "Martial cultivation, upon reaching the Dao Embryo Realm, can be considered transcending the mortal and entering sainthood, breaking the limits of mortals. One can enjoy longevity, summon wind and rain, and fly through the heavens and escape the sun."
At this point, Dong Hui suddenly paused, a wry smile appearing on his face, as if he knew he had said too much. He waved his hand and said, "You will learn about the Dao Embryo Realm in the future. That's all for today. You can cultivate on your own now. If you have any questions, you can find me."
After Dong Hui said this, he explained some cultivation points and then left the classroom.
After Dong Hui left, Wang Bian's face immediately fell, and he cheered, "Oh, class is finally over."
As he said this, he patted He Heng's shoulder. "He Heng, let's go, I'll treat you to a drink."
"No!" He Heng was engrossed in reading a book explaining cultivation and completely ignored Wang Bian.
"I say, He Heng, why are you so boring? What are you always reading these books for? I haven't seen you comprehend much of the Great Dao," Wang Bian grumbled unhappily.
"Do you think I'm like you? The 'only' son of a Dao Embryo Realm expert. Even if you don't try hard, you won't have to worry about anything in this life. I don't have that kind of luck," He Heng pouted. "You know my situation in the He Family. My status is neither here nor there. I have to work hard, so, kid, you should go play by yourself!"
Saying this, He Heng pushed away Wang Bian's intrusive hand and continued reading.
"Sigh, He Heng, you're just too hard on yourself. Life is about enjoying yourself in the moment. Otherwise, like my eldest brother, he worked diligently for over twenty years, and in the end, he just left without a word," Wang Bian looked at He Heng helplessly, shook his head, said nothing more, bid farewell, and left.
"Perhaps you're right, but that's not what I'm pursuing!" He Heng watched Wang Bian's receding figure, falling silent for a moment.
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