After their discussion, the two continued onward.
Around them stood trees twisted and knotted as though distorted by a chaotic force field, growing in all manner of bizarre shapes. The laws of gravity seemed to have lost their hold here, and each tree spread in a different direction.
Li Ling sensed the strangeness of this place, all the while identifying the subtle changes along their route.
That oppressive feeling remained. Pitch-black darkness shrouded their surroundings, and his spiritual consciousness could not reach far.
The power stabilized through the Dream-Weaving Art surged within his dream spirit body. Li Ling tried to determine the time and his bearings, unraveling the chaos brought about by this dream yin.
Mo Qingping told Li Ling, "Knowing the time and recognizing the terrain in dreams is an important ability. If you have dharma gang, you can try simulating the changes of yin and yang to master these spells. Over time, you can learn to use them in reality as well. You needn't wait until Foundation Establishment."
Li Ling said, "Senior, I already know the Time-Knowing Art and Earth-Recognition Art. I just can't use them in dreams."
"Oh, really? Did Senior Zixu teach you long ago?" Mo Qingping said. "That's good, then. Using these arts in dreams leans more toward changes in the intermediate yin state. Try adjusting your mental power in that direction."
Li Ling said, "Thank you for your guidance, Senior. I'll give it a try."
Sure enough, before long, a vague outline of the terrain appeared in Li Ling's mind, unfolding into an expansive map.
His mind had connected to the Great Dao of heaven and earth. By directly consulting the earth's veins, he had obtained the information he wanted, much as he would read a Spiritual-Consciousness Jade Slip with his spiritual consciousness.
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