Vermilion Bird Nirvana Heart Sutra, Vermilion Bird Heaven-Burning Finger

Ye An didn't linger and went straight to the Four Symbols Origin-Returning Array on the back mountain.

The guardian elder was still the same gaunt old man.

Ye An handed over the Token were different this time as they were specially made for the Four Halls Chief.

The Token was engraved with a Black Tortoise, representing Ye An's identity and explaining why Ye An could use the Four Symbols Origin-Returning Formation Training Room.

The elder guarding the formation took it and glanced at it, then paused slightly in surprise.

This is... the Black Tortoise Hall Chief Token?

When did Black Tortoise Hall change its leadership?

Isn't it Zhou Zhong?

The elder guarding the formation didn't ask any questions, but simply nodded slightly to indicate that Ye An could go in.

After bowing respectfully, Ye An entered the cave. This time, he was determined to fully utilize the Black Tortoise Sea-Suppressing Art.

The elder guarding the formation glanced at Ye An's retreating figure as he went inside. He had been guarding this back mountain for over a decade, never interfering in the Sect affairs.

As long as the Sect doesn't fall and the Four Symbols Origin-Returning Array to Origin Formation he's guarding doesn't go wrong, nothing else matters to him.

But why did he seem slightly lost in thought after seeing Ye An's Token?

The reason is simple: he also came from the Black Tortoise Hall. However, since his generation, the Black Tortoise Hall has long been considered one of the lowest-ranking of the Four Halls.

Zhou Zhong is at the Early-Stage Peak; even if he hasn't broken through, he shouldn't give up the Chief Disciple position, right?

Did something happen to Zhou Zhong? Is that why the Chief Disciple was given to this kid named Ye An?

Thinking of this, the elder guarding the formation felt a chill in his heart; the Black Tortoise Hall was truly doomed...

During the seven days, Ye An dared not waste a single moment.

The Origin Energy surged from the array patterns and flowed into his body. It sank into his meridians, and his True Qi continuously solidified in his Dantian. The Qi Vortex had undergone tremendous changes.

The seventh day passed quickly, Ye An glanced at the data in front of him.

[Black Tortoise Sea-Suppressing Art - Qi Condensation Chapter: 711/800]

Ye An is just 89 points away from reaching the Mid Qi Condensation.

Ye An absorbed all the Ye An Origin Energy surging from the array patterns and walked out of the stone gate without lingering any longer.

The elder guarding the formation remained seated in the same spot, his face slightly closed, in the same posture as when Ye An entered the formation.

Elder Ye An Anchao respectfully cupped his hands in a gesture of respect.

The guardian elder didn't even blink, as if deliberately ignoring Ye An.

Ye An didn't care much; he left after doing what he wanted to do.

Ye An completely left this place. Although the elder guarding the formation hadn't paid any attention to Ye An, he discovered that Ye An's aura at the Qi Condensation Initial Stage was extraordinary, and he couldn't help but sigh in admiration.

"When we first met, wasn't this kid just at the early stage of his development, neither high nor low? This time, however, his aura seems to be approaching the Early-Stage Peak."

"That's for the best. Hopefully, he won't waste the Chief Disciple's resources..."

After leaving the back mountain, Ye An went directly to the Sect's office.

He originally had two Nine-Turn Rebirth Pill left, and he had already sent the remaining two home, saying that they would be given to his elder brother and father.

As a result, the father sent one back, saying that he had guaranteed to his grandfather that he would no longer practice martial arts, so this pill would not be of much use.

When Ye An saw this sentence, he remained silent for a long time. It wasn't easy for his father to support the family.

Ye An was certain that his grandfather was no ordinary person, and he knew exactly what was going on at home.

Even though he's almost at the Mid Qi Condensation, Ye An still feels that his cultivation level is insufficient.

Never mind, let's focus on building a solid foundation first.

Ye An suppressed his thoughts and exchanged the last Nine-Turn Rebirth Pill for the Sect Contribution Point.

Rather than keeping them unused, it's better to exchange them for resources that can be used right now.

The second floor of the Inner Sect Scripture Repository.

Ye An used up Chief Disciple annual free qualification to select Mystic Grade Martial Arts.

Ye An, familiar with the route, walked to the two Martial Arts manuals he wanted and took them directly.

The two Martial Arts are "Vermilion Bird Heaven-Burning Finger - Part 1" and "Vermilion Bird Nirvana Heart Sutra - Qi Condensation Chapter".

Ye An seemed to sense something and said softly, "Long time no see, old friend."

Starting with the "Azure Cloud Finger" technique from the Green Bamboo Martial Arts Hall, Ye An began his martial arts journey by using his fingers.

Looking back on that time in Anping County, I remember poking at the stone slab thousands of times every day before I truly embarked on the path of martial arts, gradually progressing from the Body Tempering Realm.

Now, learning finger-based Martial Arts again, Ye An was filled with mixed emotions.

Today, the person guarding the pavilion was a stranger. A middle-aged deacon sat behind the counter and saw Ye An choose the Vermilion Bird Hall's Martial Arts.

After completing all the registration procedures, he personally picked up the two Martial Arts manuals and handed them to Ye An.

"Registration complete. Wishing my Chief Disciple brother continued success in martial arts."

Ye An returned to his residence and first opened the "Vermilion Bird Nirvana Heart Sutra: Qi Condensation Chapter" to study it.

The first line of text that catches the eye reads, "The Vermilion Bird undergoes Nirvana, reborn from the ashes. True Qi blazes like flames, scorching veins and burning scriptures."

Ye An attempted to circulate the path of the "Vermilion Bird Nirvana Heart Sutra: Qi Condensation Chapter," which was completely different from the Black Tortoise Heaviness, White Tiger Sharpness, and Azure Dragon Agility.

The True Essence transformed from the Vermilion Bird Hall Internal Art is as hot as a flame, with dazzling light, representing the two attributes of Firelight.

The fire-attribute True Essence scalded his meridians, causing a slight pain. Ye An didn't stop and walked through it twice more. The burning sensation gradually softened, like a tamed flame slowly glowing within his meridians.

[The Vermilion Bird Nirvana Heart Sutra - Qi Condensation Chapter (First Layer): 1/800]

Three times to get started.

After learning the internal energy cultivation technique, Ye An opened the accompanying Martial Arts manual, "Vermilion Bird Heaven-Burning Finger - Part 1".

"Using the finger as a guide, and the breath as fire, a single finger can ignite all things..."

After reading it, Ye An began to try circulating the Vermilion Bird Nirvana Heart Sutra stimulate the True Essence within his body.

Immediately afterwards, a faint red True Essence appeared at his fingertips, like a flame rising and flickering gently before extinguishing itself.

Ye An continued to circulate his True Qi and unleashed the power once more. Firelight once more ignited from his fingertips, brighter and lasting longer than the first.

The third time, the fourth time, the fifth time!

This time, the red light formed from the True Essence grew brighter and brighter, transforming from a faint flame into a halo the size of a finger joint, hovering at the fingertip and pulsating slowly.

Ye An gently pushed his True Essence forward, and the red light shot out from his fingertip, leaving a shallow scorch mark on the wall.

[Vermilion Bird Heaven-Burning Finger - Part 1 (Initial Glance): 1/800]

He had now mastered all Four Halls of Martial Arts from the Four Symbols Sect.

The Black Tortoise, its earth and water abundant; the White Tiger Edge-Tempering, its Metal-Thunder bursts forth; the Azure Dragon Origin-Returning Art, its Wind-Wood flourish; the Vermilion Bird undergoes rebirth, its Firelight scorching the heavens.

Four distinct internal energy techniques circulated within the body without any conflict. Instead, it was as if a puzzle had finally been completed, creating a subtle resonance between them.

Ye An felt the eight True Essence slowly converging in his Dantian, neither merging nor repelling each other.

Instead, it is like four streams slowly converging to form a lake.

They each have their own origins, yet they coexist under the same water surface.

Water and earth, metal and thunder, wind and wood, fire and light—eight elements intertwine and converge in the Dantian.

Ye An felt an unprecedented sense of balance within his body.

The Four Inner Arts operate simultaneously, and each cycle strengthens the foundation of one's martial arts.

Ye An suddenly realized that when he enters the Gathered Origin Realm in the future, the moment these eight attributes transform into Origin Energy, he will simultaneously possess eight completely different types of Origin Energy within his body.

By then, his foundation will far surpass that of his peers.

The December wind blew in through the window, carrying the scent of pines and cypresses from the depths of Cangwu Mountain.

Next, I will focus all my efforts on Mid Qi Condensation.