The light on the stone wall, like an Eternal hourglass, silently records the quiet passage of time.
For cultivators who often go into seclusion for decades or even centuries, a few months is as fleeting as sand slipping through their fingers.
However, for the four people in the stone hall, especially for Li Qingshan who was undergoing a fundamental transformation.
This year, however, was longer and more crucial than any previous century.
Continuous acceptance and understanding are like the most patient sculptor.
Gradually, the rough edges between Li Qingshan and the laws of this world were smoothed out.
That once ubiquitous, repulsive force, like the immense pressure of the deep sea, has now completely disappeared and no longer poses any obstacle.
Whether moving, sitting, or lying down, one's spiritual power circulates smoothly and without stagnation.
His body is built upon a power system based on Five Great Secret Realms: the Sea of Bitterness, the Dao Palace, the Four Extremes, the Dragon Transformation, and the Immortal Platform.
After experiencing the initial "rejection reaction," it has finally completed its initial "localization" transformation.
The unique divine power that originally belonged to the Shrouding the Heavens Universe" gradually merged with the characteristics of the primordial energy of the Divine Tomb World".
It becomes more lively and explosive, and its interaction with the surrounding world becomes more harmonious and natural.
His cultivation level had stabilized at the God King Realm, and his combat strength had reached the God Emperor level.
However, more important than the recovery of strength is the constant struggle and adaptation.
Even in the process of initially guiding the laws of the outside world, the soul and will are tempered and refined through countless trials.
His soul, after being repeatedly tempered, became increasingly resilient and refined.
This improvement is not a quantitative accumulation, but a qualitative leap.
But all of this was far from his greatest achievement of the year.
The true treasure lies in the increasingly profound and essential communication with that being in the shadows of the corner of the stone hall, a communication that touches upon the very essence of the Dao.
Chen Zhan, this unfathomably powerful expert, saw his injuries stabilize further.
The chilling aura emanating from him grew increasingly restrained, like the deathly stillness before a storm.
He seemed to be enjoying this rare tranquility, spending most of his time with his eyes closed, regulating his breathing.
It was digesting the hidden injuries within its body and the complex sealing power.
When Li Qingshan, the blonde Sacred Battle Angel, and even the ape woman encountered insurmountable bottlenecks in their cultivation.
Or perhaps it's a sudden flash of inspiration, a realization that one hopes to find confirmation of.
He would occasionally open his insightful eyes and utter a few words that often went straight to the heart of the matter, clearing away the fog and revealing the truth.
His words had long transcended the realm of ordinary techniques, pointing directly to the essence of power and existence.
When discussing the "source of power," Chen Zhan's voice was calm yet carried an undeniable authority. "The power of heaven and earth is vast and boundless, inexhaustible, yet ultimately it is an external thing."
Excessive dependence leads to a state of being like a rootless duckweed, ultimately assimilated by the universe, resulting in death and the dissipation of one's spiritual essence.
The Inner World, though initially small, is the very foundation of myself, an extension and proof of my existence.
His gaze seemed to sweep over Li Qingshan intentionally or unintentionally, as if he could see through the Five Great Secret Realms within him. "Your development of the physical secret realm and the excavation of life potential are close to the rudiments of the Inner World."
It has enormous potential, both inside and out, and can be described as a unique approach.
However, it should be understood that the extreme of internal influence can also trigger changes in the external environment.
When Inner World is stable enough and one's will is strong enough, one can attempt to resonate with the external world, and even devour or merge with it!
Internal and external factors converge and complement each other; only then can one find a true, smooth path to success.
These words were like a thunderclap, not only affirming Li Qingshan's approach of using the Shrouding Method to explore the inner universe.
It further points out the grand direction in which it may converge with the mainstream " Inner World " cultivation system of the Divine Tomb World in the future.
It opened a window he had never seen before, allowing him to begin to contemplate how to fuse the essence of cultivation from the two great universes into one.
When discussing "the will to fight and its essence," Chen Zhan's gaze became incredibly sharp.
It was as if one could pierce through eternity and see the tragic scenes of countless gods and demons waging war. "War intent is not simply the aura of killing, nor is it the venting of anger."
It is the indomitable cry from the deepest recesses of blood and soul when life faces all obstacles!
It is the desire to break free from shackles and pursue absolute freedom!
As he spoke with great enthusiasm, a faint yet profoundly powerful aura uncontrollably leaked from his body.
That was not a pure energy surge, but an ancient, desolate, and terrifying fighting spirit originating from the very source of life!
What shocked Li Qingshan was the fighting spirit within this.
It even contained a hint of profound, domineering, and seemingly demonic nature that could devour all light and order!
Although it was only a fleeting moment, he immediately suppressed it with immense willpower.
But the terrifying scene that unfolded in that instant was driven by absolute fighting spirit.
It evokes a terrifying aura, as if it could awaken some dormant, world-destroying power deep within one's blood.
It was deeply imprinted in Li Qingshan's mind and could not be erased.
Li Qingshan also took the opportunity during a discussion to cautiously inquire about certain characteristics of Chen Zhan's own cultivation method.
It's not about seeking specific methods, but about inquiring about the underlying principles.
Chen Zhan did not shy away from the question, frankly admitting that the "mysterious skill" he cultivated indeed possessed the wonder of seizing the Fortune of heaven and earth.
Its core involves the principles of Yin-Yang and Yang reversal, the inversion of Heaven and Earth, and the mutual generation of gods and demons, but he has never reversed the profound power.
He had been cultivating in a positive direction, constantly suppressing the reverse flow of his profound energy.
" Inner World, origin of bloodline, unity of gods and demons, reversal of Yin-Yang, destruction followed by reconstruction,"
These concepts constantly collided and echoed in Li Qingshan's mind.
He combined his own knowledge from the Shrouding the Heavens Universe, especially his understanding of the Ruthless Great Emperor who dared to devour the origins of all kings.
By nourishing oneself with the methods of others, one can ultimately shed the Demonic Embryo and give birth to the Divine Embryo.
It even possesses the unparalleled spirit and understanding of heaven-defying laws that propel it towards becoming Chaos Body, a phenomenon rarely seen throughout history.
Then compare it to Chen Zhan, who seems to be the very source of gods and demons.
A vague yet incredibly grand idea gradually became clearer and more complete in his mind.
He gained a deeper understanding of the core concepts of the " Demon Summoning Scripture.
In his view, its essence lies in the word "call" itself—to awaken!
Awaken the ancient power dormant deep within your bloodline, awaken the most primal, powerful, and dangerous aspect of the very essence of life!
To awaken it from its slumber, confront it, analyze it, and ultimately master it.
Transform it into resources for your own growth, just like taming a primordial beast that lies dormant within you from birth!
Of course, the Demon Summoning Scripture was originally all part of the Demon Blade Nether Heaven's conspiracy.
To ensure the Chen Family line ends, they bewitched the Eldest Chen to revive the Old Demon Chen Old Demon Chen and ultimately absorb his soul power.
However, this concept of spiritual practice does have its merits.
"Deep within my own bloodline, in the very essence of my life, is there a hidden, undeveloped power corresponding to the 'demonic' aspect?"
This power may be the opposite of the most primal, sacred spirits; it is destruction, but also new life!
A crazy and extremely ambitious plan took shape in his mind: he would create a law!
He would create a method that truly belonged to Li Qingshan, one that could integrate the essence of cultivation from both realms and directly lead to the supreme Dao!
However, the path to the supreme path is never smooth sailing.
Just as Li Qingshan had initially constructed the theoretical framework of the technique and began to attempt the first complete condensation of the " Demonic Embryo,"
An unexpected crisis suddenly struck!
That was when he simultaneously activated the five elements' origins, attempting to reach the depths of the Sea of Bitterness Secret Realm.
When, using their own bloodline as a foundation, they forcibly created a dwelling place for that " Demonic Embryo ".
Under his skillful manipulation, the power of the five elements initially maintained a fragile balance.
Like five giant dragons of different colors, they circle and clash around a central point, yet restrain each other.
But as he intensified the stimulation of his bloodline origins, he attempted to awaken a deeper level of sacred and divine power.
Those five "dragons" seemed to have been suddenly injected with some kind of wild will, and became completely out of control!
The balance was shattered in an instant!
The five elements no longer interact in a generating and restraining manner, but instead fall into a complete, chaotic, and violent conflict!
The aura of metal and spears tore apart the Bitter Sea, the roots of giant trees burst open the Dao Palace, and the intent of floodwaters submerged the Four Extremes.
The flames of fire scorched the Dragon Transformation, while the weight of the earth crushed the Immortal Platform!
His Five Great Secret Realms seemed to be simultaneously struck by apocalyptic disasters!
What's frightening is that this reversal originating from the very source of life has triggered even deeper changes.
He felt that his own "Tao" was crumbling.
The laws that form the basis of his existence began to blur and break, and his flesh, blood, and soul seemed to be returning to their most primordial particle state.
To merge into the laws of this world and return to nothingness—this is a sign of transformation into the Dao!
Moreover, it is far more dangerous than the previous Controlled Dao Transformation; this is a complete transformation similar to the one that occurred at Mount Kunlun!
"Not good!"
Alarm bells rang in Li Qingshan's heart, and his soul trembled.
He realized that he had underestimated the backlash from awakening the sacred and divine power deep within his bloodline.
They also overestimated their current ability to control the reversal of the Five Elements.
This first step is an almost insurmountable hurdle!
His body began to become ethereal, his flesh and blood seemingly transforming into flowing five-colored light.
His soul was like a candle flickering in the wind, and his consciousness began to blur, as if he would completely dissipate at any moment.
They returned to the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, becoming nourishment for this Divine Tomb World.
Fellow Daoist Li!
The blonde Sacred Battle Angel cried out in surprise and was about to step forward.
"Don't move!"
Chen Zhan's deep and authoritative voice rang out, stopping him in his tracks.
His gaze was fixed intently on Li Qingshan, his brows furrowed slightly, but there was no panic in his eyes.
Instead, it carries an extreme focus and scrutiny.
"This is his own tribulation; outsiders interfering will only hasten his destruction."
Whether he can overcome it depends entirely on his will and Fortune.
At this moment, Li Qingshan was in a strange state.
His physical body and soul were indeed transforming into the Dao, and his consciousness was sinking into oblivion.
But his "true self" was forged through trials and tribulations, especially in the process of conceiving his martial arts techniques.
But like a piece of chaotic divine iron thrown into a furnace, it was in the extreme destruction and pain that all its potential was unleashed!
"No!
My path is a path of transcendence; how can it simply be reduced to the elements and become nourishment for the Heavenly Dao?
"The will never die, the true self endures!"
In the last moment before consciousness completely faded away.
A roar originating from the deepest part of the soul, a roar of unwillingness, defiance, and refusal to be assimilated by any rules.
Like the first cry at the Heaven-Opening, it resounded loudly in his "origin" that was about to transform into the Dao!
That spark of "true self-will" shone with unprecedented brilliance.
Forcibly gathering the fragments of divine soul that were about to dissipate, stabilizing the collapsing structure of the secret realm!
He did not forcibly suppress the disorder of the Five Elements, because it was already out of control.
He made a bolder decision, one that was more in line with the philosophy of the practice he created, and he guided it!
He used that single, unyielding will as the core to forcefully guide the raging beast.
This was enough to prevent the chaotic power of the Five Elements and the reversal of the sacred and immortal energy of his bloodline from impacting the foundation of his secret realm.
Instead, it revolves around the core of will, resulting in a more intense and thorough collision and compression!
"If chaos is inevitable, let it be utter chaos! If destruction is inevitable, let destruction give birth to something new!"
" Demonic Embryo, solidify!"
"Boom!!!"
It was like the Big Bang, a cosmic singularity!
At the center of Li Qingshan's Sea of Bitterness, there was the chaotic power of the five elements and the sacred bloodline energy, which had been forcibly compressed to the extreme.
At the moment it reaches a certain critical point, it suddenly collapses inward.
Then it transformed into an extremely tiny, yet all-consuming light, containing an aura of endless chaos and destruction—the origin of chaos!
This is precisely the embryonic form of Demonic Embryo!
Once the Demonic Embryo took shape, the violent power that led to its transformation into a Dao seemed to find its home instantly.
Like a hundred rivers flowing into the sea, they surged wildly into that tiny origin.
Li Qingshan's physical body and soul, which were on the verge of complete transformation into the Dao, immediately stabilized.
Although it was still in a dilapidated state and its energy was extremely weak, at least the process of transforming into the Dao had been forcibly stopped!
He successfully guided the out-of-control forces with supreme will at the edge of his own transformation into the Dao.
The first step in laying the foundation for the nameless martial art, the Demonic Embryo, has been planted!
"Puff,"
Li Qingshan suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood containing fragments of laws and sacred immortal energy.
His body swayed precariously, his face as pale as if it were transparent, but his eyes shone with a frightening light.
It was filled with the relief and enlightenment of surviving a catastrophe.
"The first step in creating a law is to walk on the edge of transformation, in absolute destruction."
Forcibly creating life and condensing Demonic Embryo through willpower is more than just cultivation.
It is also a challenge and interpretation of life and the fundamental principles of the universe.
He murmured to himself, gaining a deeper and more bloody understanding of the danger and grandeur of this self-created profound skill.
The stone hall was completely silent.
The blonde Sacred Battle Angel watched as he, nearly half-dead, managed to regain his footing.
Li Qingshan, whose aura now carried a chilling, demonic quality, remained silent for a long time.
They had felt the terrifying aura of the Dao Transformation Realm just now and knew how horrible it was.
But Li Qingshan actually managed to escape from this predicament, and seemingly even turned it into a blessing in disguise?
Chen Zhan slowly withdrew his gaze, and the barely perceptible worry deep in his eyes quietly dissipated.
Instead, it evokes a feeling of joy at witnessing the journey together.
He smiled slightly and said, "You survived a near-death experience; your willpower is commendable."
This method certainly has its reasons for existing.
In the time that followed, Li Qingshan carefully nurtured the newborn, extremely unstable Demonic Embryo.
They continued to refine their plans for the future of the exercise.
He continuously deduced in his sea of consciousness how the Demonic Embryo absorbed power to grow and reach its limit.
And how can one trigger the reversal of Yin-Yang, achieve Nirvana amidst destruction, and give birth to Indestructible Divine Embryo?
How will the Divine Embryo decline from its peak, fall into the demonic realm again, and begin the next cycle of reincarnation? What will happen after nine cycles?
He gazed at the nine-transformation scenario in which the Divine Embryo and the Demonic Embryo continuously cycled and alternated in ascension during the deduction process.
A name suddenly popped into his mind as if by divine inspiration.
"Gods and demons reincarnate nine times, endlessly."
Let's call this profound skill the " Eight-Nine Profound Art "!
Thinking of this, a barely perceptible smile appeared on Li Qingshan's lips.
It carries a touch of playfulness and nostalgia.
He recalled the well-known myth and legend of his homeland, Earth.
The supreme cultivation technique of the Jade Void Palace of the Chan Sect, the one that Qingyuan Miaodao Zhenjun Yang Jian relied on to traverse the Three Realms, Eight-Nine Profound Art!
"Haha, it's also the ninth cycle, which involves physical transformation and great supernatural powers."
Although the cores are vastly different, I am a reincarnation of gods and demons, my will is undying.
He achieved Seventy-Two Transformations, attaining sainthood through physical transformation.
But borrowing the name is a way to soothe my homesickness; it's a harmless little bit of mischief.
This name from his hometown seemed to add a strange sense of belonging and destiny to this extremely dangerous self-created martial art.
Li Qingshan made up his mind, and from then on, he embraced this supreme method that integrated the essence of both realms and aimed to transcend reincarnation.
It was then officially named " Eight-Nine Profound Art "!
This method deeply integrates the ideas of the Shrouding Method to maximize human potential and explore the origin of life.
The concept of the Divine Tomb Method is to condense the Inner World, forge an indestructible battle spirit, and communicate with the outside world!
It sees itself as a newly born universe, and the Five Elements and Yin-Yang as the fundamental laws that structure heaven and earth.
Actively guiding one's own bloodline and life essence through orderly "reversal" and " Nirvana " to nurture the " Demonic Embryo."
And then, amidst this extreme chaos and destruction, they rely on their unyielding will, honed to its absolute limit.
It triggers the reversal of the Yin-Yang Dao, Nirvana from the ruins of the Demonic Embryo, and the birth of the " Divine Embryo "!
This cycle repeats itself endlessly, each cycle a dance on the edge of life and death.
A complete Nirvana and leap to a higher level of life!
The core of this method lies in the ultimate tempering of will, soul, and bloodline origin through nine cycles of life and death!
First turn:
Summoning Demon - Implant!
Driven by its own unbreakable will, it stirs up the forces of the five elements, causing them to collide and rebel.
It disrupts the body's inherent balance and order, simulating the primordial state of the world before creation, a state of divine and ethereal beings.
Using this chaotic Daoist rhythm as a trigger and a key, it stimulates and awakens what lies dormant deep within the bloodline.
The most primal, violent, and destructive force in the origin of life is its own "demon," which is the divine spirit, ignorance, and primal bestiality.
It was completely drawn out of its slumber and condensed within the Five Great Secret Realms and the initial core of the " Inner World " that was being constructed.
Plant a " Demonic Embryo " containing the potential for ultimate destruction and infinite rebirth!
This process is extremely dangerous, like igniting a chaotic star at the center of your own universe.
One must have an extremely strong will to control its boundaries and intensity at all times; otherwise, one will suffer harm before gaining any benefit.
At best, their cultivation will be completely destroyed; at worst, their true spirit will be annihilated, turning them into monsters that only know destruction.
Nirvana ·Divine rebirth!
When the " Demonic Embryo " has absorbed enough power, it will condense to a certain critical point.
When a state of extreme "fullness" and "chaos" is reached, suppression ceases.
Instead, it actively triggers a fundamental reversal of the Yin-Yang Dao Diagram!
Using the immense destructive power accumulated by the Demonic Embryo as fuel, and his own indomitable will, honed through trials and tribulations and stronger than diamond, as the undying flame.
To perform the act of burning one's remains and being reborn from the Nirvana!
From the "ruins" and "ashes" of the Demonic Embryo, the purest and most primal essence of life and insights into the laws are refined.
It gave birth to the " Indestructible Divine Embryo," representing order, sublimation, wisdom, and divinity!
The birth of the Divine Embryo embryo was like the Heaven-Opening.
The level of life completes its first qualitative leap, and the will, soul, and body will all undergo a complete transformation.
Reincarnation - Nine Cycles!
The Divine Embryo is not the end of cultivation, nor does the Demonic Embryo completely disappear.
Gods and demons are born together, Yin-Yang are interdependent, and this cycle repeats endlessly—this is the Heavenly Dao.
When the power of the Divine Embryo grows to the saturation state of the current cycle.
It can then be actively manipulated, causing it to decline from its peak and fall from order into a "demonic" state.
Nourished by the Divine Embryo essence, it gives birth to an even more powerful and pure " Demonic Embryo ".
Then it undergoes Nirvana, giving birth to an even stronger " Indestructible Divine Embryo "!
This cycle can be repeated up to nine times!
Each cycle is an ultimate tempering and expansion of one's will, soul, and bloodline origins.
They were all adventures of facing death to live and of breaking down the old to build anew!
Even a mortal would likely have their physical body, soul, and will tempered to an unimaginable level if they could complete this nine-cycle reincarnation.
The bloodline returns to its original source, infinitely approaching the origin of life.
Perhaps we can hope to reach that legendary Chaos Body that is impervious to all laws and resonates with all paths!
However, all of this is just speculation and needs to be verified.
Perhaps after the Nine Revolutions of the Profound Technique, the Chaos Body is no longer the goal to be pursued, but has become a byproduct.
Most importantly, it has undergone the ultimate tempering of nine cycles of profound skill and the process of annihilation and revival.
That spark of "true self" will be like a primordial stone that has endured countless eons without being worn down.
Indestructible, Eternal immortal!
At that time, even if the physical body crumbles into ashes and the soul dissipates into the world,
As long as even the slightest trace of this undying will remains.
Then one can sense and converge in the vast river of time and endless fragments of space and time.
Rediscover your true self and return once more!
This transcends the ordinary realm of battle spirits relying on remnant souls or arrangements for revival.
It is more akin to something based on absolute will itself.
The immortality of "I think, therefore I am"!
The nascent concept of an immortal Immortal King Shrouding the Heavens heavens is grand, almost delusional!
In practice, it is fraught with danger at every turn, like walking a tightrope over a bottomless abyss.
Every "plantation of a Demonic Embryo " is a dance with instinct and destruction.
Each " Nirvana · Divine Birth " is a true brush with death, testing not only strength but also the absolute steadfastness of one's Dao heart.
In the following months, Li Qingshan began a trial run that felt like walking on thin ice.
He did not rush things, but started with the most subtle and basic bloodline sensing and guidance.
He first tried to gently "question" the dormant source of life.
At first, it was merely drawing upon a wisp of pure fire elemental energy, like a tiny flame, to scorch a specific point deep within the bloodline.
Instantly, an indescribable burning pain and violent aura, seemingly originating from the primordial wilderness, emanated from them.
Like a dormant volcano awakened from a corner, radiating a scorching and dangerous aura.
Li Qingshan remained focused and dared not be careless in the slightest.
This stirred, "demonic" power clashes with a wisp of calm, watery energy.
In that extreme pain and chaos, where ice and fire intertwined, destruction and rebirth coexisted.
He clearly felt his soul being placed between a divine hammer and an anvil.
It endures the repeated tempering of being torn apart and rebuilt, though it is painful.
Yet one can sense that the soul is becoming more solid and acute at a slow but steady pace.
With the accumulation of experience and a preliminary grasp of the laws governing his own bloodline reactions, he began to attempt to reverse the Five Elements on a larger scale.
To truly "call upon" the deeper, more profound power within one's bloodline.
When he first simultaneously activated the Five Elements Dao principles.
When a small-scale "chaotic storm" is created within the body in a strange frequency and sequence, a sudden change occurs!
In an instant, his blood and qi surged as if boiling, his internal organs resonated in response to the Dao Palace, Four Extremes of heaven and earth trembled faintly.
The Bitter Sea of Suffering is turbulent with towering waves!
The Five-Colored Divine Light on the body surface no longer flowed gently.
Instead, they became violent and chaotic, clashing and annihilating each other.
Sometimes it is as bright white as a star exploding, sometimes as dark as Return to the Ruins, sometimes as vibrant as an ancient tree reaching for the sky, and sometimes as deathly silent as the end of all things.
Beneath his skin, it seemed as if countless tiny dragons were writhing wildly, and his bones groaned under the unbearable weight.
His face also twisted and changed, one moment appearing solemn and dignified, the other moment radiating light from between his brows, like True Immortal who had attained enlightenment and descended to earth;
But then, a fierce aura suddenly appeared between his brows, his eyes became chaotic and violent, and a sacred vortex seemed to be swirling deep within his pupils.
It exudes a ferocious aura that preys on its prey, like an ancient beast awakening!
An ancient, primal, destructive force originating from the very source of life.
It spread uncontrollably from his body, making the air in the entire stone hall heavy, viscous, and filled with an unsettling atmosphere.
This strange and dangerous change in atmosphere immediately alerted everyone else in the stone hall, like a boulder thrown into a calm lake.
The blonde Sacred Battle Angel and the ape woman were awakened almost simultaneously from their deep cultivation, staring in horror at the source of the aura.
Li Qingshan.
What they were experiencing was no longer a simple case of energy going mad.
It is something more fundamental and more terrifying.
It was as if Li Qingshan's very life essence was undergoing some kind of violent, uncontrollable distortion and transformation!
The aura contained a primal and pure sense of destruction.
Their souls trembled slightly, an instinctive fear of facing a higher form of life or a more ancient source of danger.
"Fellow Daoist Li, what... what is he doing?"
The golden-haired Sacred Battle Angel's voice carried a barely perceptible dryness and trepidation, "This feeling doesn't feel like cultivation, it feels more like..."
To create, or rather, to unleash from within, a monster we cannot comprehend!
The holy light surrounding him, originally imbued with fighting spirit, involuntarily contracted and condensed, assuming a defensive stance.
The ape woman's muscles were taut, and her pale golden pupils shrank to vertical.
As a descendant of the Earth-Shaking Divine Ape, she was naturally more sensitive to the power of bloodlines and that primal, violent aura.
She could clearly sense that there was something extremely ancient and terrifying inside Li Qingshan's body.
It was being forcibly awakened; that thing was filled with chaos and a desire for destruction.
It made the wildness that ran deep in her blood roar and become vigilant!
Just as the two were shaken and almost couldn't help but speak up to remind or intervene.
In the corner of the stone hall, in that shadow that seemed to swallow even time itself, Chen Zhan suddenly opened his eyes!
This time, his self-awareness was no longer the usual calm or indifference.
Instead, it burst forth with a terrifying, almost tangible light, sparking a sense of curiosity as if witnessing some incredible miracle!
He stared intently at Li Qingshan, his perception and understanding far surpassing that of everyone else present.
He "saw" far more and deeper than the blond Sacred Battle Angel!
He clearly sensed that Li Qingshan had not gone mad.
Instead, it is undergoing an extremely precise, extremely dangerous, yet profoundly mysterious self-transformation!
That was truly using oneself as an experimental field, and the five elements Yin-Yang, the fundamental laws that constitute the world, as tools.
Actively stimulate and guide the most uncontrollable power deep within your bloodline!
The sheer audacity, boldness, and lofty ideals of this method made even him feel a chill run down his spine!
"Use the power of the Five Elements as a hammer, and the principles of Yin-Yang as an anvil."
To strike one's own bloodline, ignite the fire within it, and lay the foundation for Demonic Embryo —this is clearly...
He muttered to himself, his voice filled with unprecedented turmoil, even a hint of excitement that he himself was unaware of.
"Performing mystical skills by myself?"
No, that's not right!
Although it shares a similar essence with my Chen Family's profound art, both touching upon the essence of bloodline and divine power, their specific methods and paths are completely different!
He's... he's going to forge a path never before seen before!
Bolder and crazier than my path!
With sheer willpower, Li Qingshan finally managed to control the large-scale " Demonic Embryo " condensation process within a certain range.
As the force was gradually suppressed and calmed down, the violent and chaotic aura around him receded like a tide and gradually subsided.
Although his face was as pale as paper, he was sweating profusely, and his muscles were twitching slightly, as if he had just struggled back from the brink of Hell.
But his deep eyes were like stars refined by endless thunder.
Instead of dimming, their eyes became even clearer and more resolute, deep within.
It even possessed a clarity and understanding that revealed part of the mysteries of the bloodline's origin.
Just then, Chen Zhan spoke in a deep voice, his tone no longer flat.
Instead, it was like muffled thunder rumbling and echoing in the stone hall, carrying an indescribable sense of heaviness and power. "Stirring up the five elements, reversing Yin-Yang, using one's own bloodline as a guide."
Ignite the sacred and divine fire, and lay the foundation for the Demonic Embryo.
Li Qingshan, the path you've chosen is beyond mere audacity; the phrase "reckless as hell" is insufficient to describe it!
His gaze was like two Heavenly Blade, seemingly trying to dissect Li Qingshan from the inside out. "You are gambling with your own life, creating a realm of divine and demonic reincarnation within your own body!"
The slightest misstep could lead to utter destruction and the loss of one's very soul!
Li Qingshan took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the surging and roaring energy within his body and the deep-seated fatigue, and met Chen Zhan's gaze, which seemed to see through everything. "Following the rules and following the steps may be stable, but it is difficult to transcend the final barrier that heaven and earth have imposed on me."
It is even more difficult to glimpse the ultimate truth of the Tao that I seek in my heart.
His voice was not loud, but every word was clear and resolute. "Only by looking directly at ourselves, daring to dissect the deepest mysteries of life, and seeking the power to break the deadlock in the very source of our bloodline."
Only by practicing this cycle of Nirvana, and by living towards death, can one find a glimmer of hope in dire straits.
Ultimately, one will glimpse the supreme Dao, where the sacred and divine spirits unite and all laws return to their origin!
This method is the path to enlightenment for me, Li Qingshan.
I named it " The Eight-Nine Profound Art "!
"The Eight-Nine Profound Art, the Path to Enlightenment,"
Chen Zhan repeated the name and the word in a low voice, the sharpness in his eyes slightly softening into a deeper scrutiny, "Do you know that the power of bloodline, especially the uncontrollable one, the stronger the source of life within you, the stronger the demonic nature."
And is it the most unruly, the most violent and uncontrollable force in the world?
It originates from your past, your race, or even the imprint left by some ancient era that you cannot comprehend!
If you cultivate using this method, each reincarnation will not only be a struggle against yourself.
It is also a struggle against one's deepest demonic instincts and the ancient will hidden in one's bloodline!
That is not an external enemy, but another you, a more primal and powerful you!
The slightest misstep could lead to the Demonic Embryo backlash, the sinking of one's true self, and the devouring of one's consciousness.
They will be transformed into monstrous creatures devoid of reason and capable only of destruction, never to be reborn!
Compared to external demons invading Body Seizure's body, the danger and strangeness are more than a hundred times greater!
Chen Zhan's words were like ice water poured over his head, starkly revealing the unimaginable dangers behind the " Eight-Nine Profound Art."
This is not just a risk of losing control of power, but also a collapse of self-awareness, a battle for the very survival of "me" as "me"!
However, Li Qingshan's gaze remained unwavering.
Instead, Chen Zhan's insightful analysis made him even clearer and more resolute. He calmly replied, "I know. I understand the dangers involved better than anyone else."
"But this is also the fastest way to reach the origin of life and the essence of power."
The Demonic Embryo is turning against us? Then we will subdue it with an even stronger will!
The true self is lost? Then, in the endless cycle of depravity and darkness, one must rely on a glimmer of unwavering insight to forcefully awaken!
I believe that as long as one's resolve remains steadfast and one's will unwavering, one can endure countless reincarnations and tribulations.
The indomitable will forged in the final trials will transcend all, indestructible and impervious to all tribulations!
He paused, a resolute and brilliant light flashing in his eyes, as if stars were rising and falling within them. "As for the consequences you mentioned, senior, if this method can truly be mastered, what I pursue will not be merely the strength of power."
Rather, even if one dies and one's spirit dissipates, returning to nothingness.
As long as that one trace of the undying will tempered to the extreme remains, it has not been completely erased by the river of time.
Then, one can find oneself in the vast and endless river of time.
Within those scattered fragments of time and space, we will re-sense, converge, and reshape our true selves, returning once more!
"Though the body perishes and the soul vanishes, the will endures, reshaping the true self from the fragments of time."
Upon hearing this, the stone hall fell into a deathly silence!
The blonde Sacred Battle Angel and the ape woman gasped, their pupils contracting sharply.
His eyes were filled with utter shock and disbelief.
From utter destruction, can one return through the long river of time with only a trace of will?
What an incredible, insane concept this is!
This has already touched upon some of the most supreme, almost legendary realms in their understanding!
Even in this Divine Tomb World battle spirits never cease and heroic souls never perish, there are those battle spirits that can return from ancient times.
The vast majority of them rely on the remaining soul imprints, special arrangements, or some powerful obsession and opportunity.
People like Li Qingshan attempt to rely solely on their honed "willpower."
To reverse the complete annihilation of body and soul and return is simply unheard of!
That's truly defying the heavens!
Upon hearing this, Chen Zhan's pupils suddenly contracted to the size of needles.
He stared at Li Qingshan intently, as if trying to see right through his very soul.
After a long pause, he spoke slowly and deliberately, his voice carrying an unprecedented solemnity.
Even a hint of solemnity, which he himself was unaware of. "What a magnificent statement, 'With unwavering will, one can return'! What a magnificent ' Eight-Nine Profound Art '!"
This thought, this will, is no longer merely an ordinary immortality; it has touched upon the rudiments of true Eternal!
He paused slightly, as if weighing the weight of the matter, "Although the road ahead is long and fraught with thorns, with a high chance of death and an unpredictable outcome."
But this very courage to challenge fate, reincarnation, and the rules of heaven and earth—this very spirit of striving for the Dao—is truly admirable and awe-inspiring!
He did not elaborate further on the details and risks of the " Eight-Nine Profound Art " method itself.
Instead, the highest recognition was given to Li Qingshan's unwavering "Dao Heart," which dared to challenge everything.
Having reached his level of understanding, he deeply understands that sometimes, what determines the ultimate height a cultivator can reach is...
It's not just about talent, resources, or techniques, but also about the courage to question everything.
The spirit and will to break free from shackles and pursue absolute transcendence!
"May you forever guard this original heart, not be swayed by power, not be consumed by the desire for destruction, and not be misled by the illusion of immortality."
Chen Zhan said one last thing before closing his eyes again, his aura returning to its unfathomable stillness.
But everyone present could clearly sense that his attention to Li Qingshan had risen to a completely new and unprecedented level.
That's more than just admiration for a younger person.
It's more like an examination and a subtle expectation of a "fellow traveler" who has embarked on a difficult but great path.
He knew that the path he had chosen, the " Eight-Nine Profound Art," was fraught with deadly traps.
But the direction it represents points directly to the essence of the Great Way.
It truly combines the profound essence of his Shrouding Method with the heavenly essence of the Divine Tomb Method.
The bright path leading to that supreme realm!
It is also a crucial and irreplaceable step for him to make his way to the Red Dust Immortal Path in the Lifetime and accumulate the resources for " Nirvana " and "transformation" in life after life!
In the time that followed, Li Qingshan devoted himself even more single-mindedly to perfecting and arduously cultivating the " Eight-Nine Profound Art ".
He focused on the exquisite control of bloodline perception, the scale of the reversal of the five elements, the opportunity for the transformation of Yin-Yang, and the ultimate improvement of the efficiency of "will" tempering.
His aura was sometimes as peaceful as a deep well, and sometimes as chaotic as the beginning of the universe.
The demonic nature within him emerged, growing ever more profound.
But no matter how his aura changed, his eyes remained like an unyielding, undying rock that had endured countless tribulations.
His clear and unwavering expression reflects his immense confidence and dedication to his chosen path.
Within the cave, the four different paths, under the illumination of Chen Zhan, this invisible beacon, are all growing, transforming, and sublimating at an unprecedented speed.
The golden-haired Sacred Battle Angel's fighting spirit and holy light became increasingly pure and sharp, with light and fighting spirit almost perfectly fused together, showing a faint tendency to condense a true " Sacred Battle Domain ".
The ape woman's divine ape body was tempered by the light that resembled tempering in fire.
With the flow of Qi and blood becoming increasingly vigorous, the body subtly radiates a precious light, and the essence of power undergoes a wondrous sublimation.
Li Qingshan, on the other hand, was undergoing a self-refinement process that, while seemingly crazy, was actually an exploration into the depths of the origin of life.
Towards that vague yet grand goal of "undying will and Reincarnation · Nine Revolutions," we have taken a firm first step.
A plant that takes its own bloodline as fertile soil and follows the laws of the Five Elements and Yin-Yang.
A unique " Demonic Embryo " with an undying will as its Eternal core has been quietly planted in the deepest part of Li Qingshan's life source, the Black Life Spring.