The Original True Interpretation was the supreme cultivation method. Its first chapter, the God-Guiding Chapter, did not explain any specific Treasure Technique. Instead, it conveyed fundamental ideas about Runes. Cultivating the Original True Interpretation was equivalent to fully grasping the basic principles behind Treasure Techniques, simplifying every move and every form. It didn't matter how powerful a Treasure Technique was in itself; the method could turn the rotten into the miraculous.
The pristine white bone was densely covered in characters. It described the origins of Runes, revealed the mysteries of the Primitive Precious Bone, and explained the strengths and weaknesses of Primordial Fierce Beasts and Divine Birds.
This Bone Book began at the very source, explaining the mysteries of heaven and earth. It covered far too much, encompassing everything under the sun. The only pity was that it recorded not a single Treasure Technique.
Fortunately, Bai Yixin had opened the Mountain Treasure and obtained quite a few Treasure Techniques, so he wasn't short of powerful techniques for the time being.
Even so, Bai Yixin couldn't practice all of them. He knew that biting off more than one could chew, so he would focus on just a few.
They were the Suanni Method, the Luan Bird Method, the Grass Sword Art, and the Six Paths of Reincarnation Heavenly Art. The rest were supplementary, whether the Silver Moon Precious Technique or the Hou Technique.
The reasons for the other two went without saying. As for why he would specialize in the Suanni Method, there was no other reason: Bai Yixin was laying the groundwork for cultivating the Thunder Emperor Method later on.
The Luan Bird Method served the same purpose. It was a substitute until he obtained the Kunpeng Method, and it could increase Bai Yixin's flying speed.
Whether it was the Kunpeng Method or the Thunder Emperor Method, Bai Yixin would fight to get his hands on them!
The Original True Interpretation, this gleaming white bone, was a priceless treasure. It recorded endless mysteries: the essence of Runes and images of Primordial Fierce Beasts battling deities. Everything began at the very source.
"So it can be done like this?"
Bai Yixin forgot to eat or sleep, completely engrossed. Clutching the crystalline bone, he kept pondering and comprehending every moment. Each instant brought a new joy. It felt even better than watching porn; the delight of learning surged through Bai Yixin's heart like wave after wave.
Bai Yixin was already lost, swimming through an ocean of knowledge.
"Oh no, has Little Bai gone stupid?"
"I've got to work even harder and catch up with Brother Little White!" Little One looked at Bai Yixin and gave himself a pep talk. Then he ran out of the village and plunged into the heavenly might to temper himself.
Day after day passed, and the village returned to its quiet routine.
In the blink of an eye, Bai Yixin had been sitting cross-legged beneath the willow tree for nearly a month. He was like a statue, with a thick layer of dust covering him.
Bai Yixin sat in silence, calm and peaceful. Suddenly, his whole body began to glow. Strands of Divine Radiance shimmered as the Runes within him were reconstructed and fused with his flesh and blood.
After reading the Original True Interpretation, he had gained profound insights that surpassed his former understanding. He had grasped the most fundamental meaning of Runes and began cultivating the Blood-Moving Realm anew.
One speck of light after another appeared, like gods and devils from the Heavens dwelling within his body. They chanted scriptures for him, guarded his form, and nurtured his spirit, allowing him to shed his old self and grow ever stronger.
At last, he succeeded. His Blood-Moving Realm had finally reached perfection. The Runes had completely fused with his flesh and blood, bringing him to the extreme limit.
"My comprehension feels like it's been unlocked. The difference from before is like the gap between heaven and earth." Bai Yixin opened his eyes, a glint of divine light flashing through them as he murmured to himself.
"Sure enough, trading for that wisp of Qi of the Great Dao was the right choice. My aptitude now is beyond comparison with what I had as an ordinary person on Earth."
The difference was like that between a poor student and a top student facing the same textbook—say, a book on advanced mathematics. The former might memorize every word in the entire book, but even when faced with a problem that had only been changed a little, he would recognize it yet have no idea how to solve it. No matter how long he stared, he still wouldn't know what to do;
the latter might only skim through it once, yet already grasp its essence. They might even be able to draw inferences from one example, and with further study, open up entirely new fields.
In the realm of cultivation, Bai Yixin had successfully slipped from the former group into the latter.
It was as if the crown of his skull had been lifted, bringing him closer to heaven and earth, to nature and the Dao. He could perceive them with greater clarity.
What's more, the feeling that he didn't belong in this world had vanished. Now, it was as if heaven and earth themselves accepted him as one of their own, making him feel incredibly at home.
"Brother Little White!"
After such a long period of tempering, Little One had completed his cultivation too. Seeing that Bai Yixin had reached perfection, he called out to him, his eyes full of delight.
"Well, Little One, have you just decided to take the next step?" Bai Yixin stretched his slightly numb limbs. His blood and essence surged like a mighty river.
"Brother Little White, I've tried all sorts of methods, but none of them can help me get any stronger. I've hit a bottleneck. Brother Little White, how did you manage to reach one hundred and sixty thousand jin?" Little One scratched his head, troubled, and looked at Bai Yixin with longing.
"You've already done your best, Little One. My kind of encounter can't be recreated. Stone Village couldn't bear the cost at this stage." Bai Yixin patted Little One's head as he spoke.
How could Bai Yixin explain it?
Reaching that level couldn't be achieved through physical tempering alone. It took the Nine-Turn Heavenly Art, rebuilding one's foundation, a wisp of Qi of the Great Dao, and a pile of priceless heavenly treasures.
Every additional jin of strength meant a fortune.
Unless Stone Village sold some of its ancient relics passed down from antiquity, it couldn't afford the cost.
But even if it could, there was no way to get hold of them.
Bai Yixin had a cheat to help him. Little One breaking through the ten-thousand-jin limit and gaining another eight thousand jin was already astonishing.
"Here, Little One, take this. Remember, don't get too engrossed. Staring at it too long can be bad for you."
Bai Yixin handed Little One the Original True Interpretation, the ultimate tool for watching "films."
Ahem, these were very proper films. It contained dozens of vivid action scenes, such as the Golden-Winged Peng battling a deity. Each image depicted a battle.
If these battle records and engravings were shown to the outside world, they would surely cause a huge stir. Even without any Treasure Techniques being demonstrated, they could absolutely be called the "War God Records."
"Willow Deity, what should I cultivate next?" Bai Yixin tilted his head and asked the charred willow tree, its branches swaying gently.
"Following the way True Hou, Pixiu, and other Primordial Fierce Beasts tempered their young, you should go out and make a circuit. Fight savage beasts, and temper yourself in dangerous places. Only then can you test what you've learned and grow quickly," Willow Deity replied.
In ancient times, the most powerful creatures treated their offspring with extreme severity. To help them mature and become peerless, they usually put them through hellish trials, making them travel alone through mountain ranges teeming with savage beasts and dangers.
It was an immense test. Though there were no specific enemies, it could be even more dangerous.
You never knew where an unparalleled vicious beast might spring out from.
"Good!" Bai Yixin planned to set out in a month.
He'd had his fill of "reading." It was time to tackle some "problems." Otherwise, how could he claim to have learned it all?
He had now cultivated the Blood-Moving Realm anew and reached perfection. Following Willow Deity's advice, he wouldn't rush to break through. He would remain at this level for another month, experiencing and understanding it more deeply. That would benefit his future cultivation.
He would also use that month to take care of Stone Village's affairs and check for any dangers lurking nearby.
When the old chief heard that Bai Yixin was going on a long journey, his rough hands trembled. "Child, you're still so young, and your cultivation hasn't yet made you truly invincible in the Great Wilderness. Where are you going?"
"I don't know, but I have to go. Willow Deity said this is a very important trial, and I need to make the journey," Bai Yixin replied.
"Child, the road ahead is too dangerous. Can't you stay?" the old chief, Shi Yunfeng, asked in a trembling voice.
The charred willow tree was a god in their hearts. It truly wasn't easy to oppose her words.
"Grandpa Chief, I won't take any foolish risks. Don't forget, I grew up in the Great Wilderness. I know how to run for my life. Don't worry. If I run into danger, I'll just turn tail and slip back."
Bai Yixin reassured the people of Stone Village. They were very worried when they heard he was setting out.
"Emm, where should I head? Stone Kingdom? Or Fire Kingdom? Tsk, it'd be great if I had a map."
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