"Ordinary martial artists relied on tempering their bodies through endurance before reaching the Bridge Sea Realm, accumulating true essence and refining their force.
But to draw the energy of heaven and earth into the body, they first had to anchor a point within their spirit.
A visualization chart used images, artistic conception, and the mind to let martial artists construct a bridge-like anchor point through visualization, advancing step by step along that anchor."
Chen Ye cupped his hands and said respectfully, "Thank you for your guidance, Senior."
After pondering for a moment, he asked again, "In that case, without a visualization chart, is it impossible to cultivate in the Bridge Sea Realm?"
"That isn't necessarily so." Huangfu Zhuo said, "Some exceptionally gifted martial artists can build their own bridge across the sea without a visualization chart. But without an anchor point, they are like rootless trees; in the end, it is difficult for them to grow far, let alone cross the Sea of Bitterness and ascend to Xiantian."
A flicker of understanding passed through Chen Ye's eyes. "So that's how it is."
"Why did you suddenly ask about visualization charts?" Huangfu Zhuo asked, raising his eyes to look at him.
Chen Ye smiled and said, "A few days ago, I went to Xiangguo Temple to offer incense. I heard that Xiangguo Temple possessed an 'Eighteen-Buddha Visualization Chart.' It seemed that eminent Buddhist monks used it to comprehend their methods. I was somewhat puzzled, so I came to seek your advice."
Huangfu Zhuo slowly nodded. "The national temple does indeed have one. It is said to have been left behind by the founding patriarch of Xiangguo Temple. It is divided into eighteen Buddhas in all, each possessing a different posture and Dharma aspect. Those who visualize it can use the chart