Yu Xin's emotional fluctuations did not last long, compared to the absolute coldness after being deeply eroded by the cultivation technique.
At this moment, her eyes held more of a wariness of the unknown road ahead and an unease at the thought of her secrets being exposed.
Li Qingshan did not press the matter further.
He simply gazed at her quietly, his eyes deep, as if they could penetrate her cool exterior.
I could see the beginnings of her transformation deep within her soul, a transformation that was already beginning to take shape.
The emotions and memories belonging to " Yu Xin " are being slowly and steadily worn away and faded by the invisible, cold power of the technique, like a stream eroding pebbles.
A brief silence fell over the valley, broken only by the sound of the wind rustling across the lake and gently moving the grass and trees, which only served to accentuate the stillness of the place.
After a long while, the intense emotions in Yu Xin's eyes gradually subsided, but she did not return to complete indifference.
She looked at Li Qingshan, her tone still carrying a distant and aloof coldness.
However, it lacked some of the previous sharp vigilance, and gained a subtle softening brought about by the name " Chen Zhan ":
"Since you know the name of this technique, you must also know that it is extraordinary."
The younger generation has chosen this path for a reason.
Although her voice was faint, it was not as lifeless as those who had cultivated this skill to a high level were rumored to be; instead, it carried a hint of a young girl's stubbornness.
Li Qingshan nodded slightly, his gaze calmly fixed on her, a gaze that seemed to see right through her.
"The path one chooses, the conditions one follows."
I have no intention of interfering.
However, this record is hailed as the most extraordinary skill in the Heavenly Realm, and is also known as a demonic book. Its dangers are unpredictable, and throughout history, no cultivator has been able to reach its pinnacle without losing their Present Self.
I observe your aura; though you are new to this place, the desire to "forget emotions" has already taken root like a seed, subtly influencing the flow of your emotions.
If this continues, like water dripping on stone, the old ties will gradually fade away.
At that time, even with extraordinary power, looking back, how much of the true "you" will remain?
He paused, his gaze sweeping over the valley, which, though scarred by battle, still retained its natural beauty.
"This place is serene and tranquil, subtly resonating with the essence of your cultivation technique; it's an excellent spot for secluded cultivation."
Those cultivators just now were nothing more than hyenas drawn by the scent of spiritual energy.
The real storms originate from within your own path of cultivation, from the gradual stripping away and replacement of your inherent human nature by this practice.
Yu Xin remained silent, her slender fingers unconsciously curling slightly.
Li Qingshan's words struck a chord deep within her Daoist heart, touching upon her hidden unease.
How could she not have noticed? Each time she circulated her cultivation technique, it was a process of gradually stripping away emotions, regarding joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness as mere dust and impurities.
At first, I felt my mind was clear and my thinking was sharp, but over time, I felt an indescribable emptiness and coldness, as if the most important colors in my life were fading away little by little.
The warmth of memories, the longing for Chen Nan, and the attachment to the past all seem to be slowly becoming blurred and distant under some kind of force.
"I,"
Her cherry lips parted slightly, her voice even lower than before, carrying a hint of barely perceptible confusion.
"I just need power."
In this apocalyptic world where heaven and earth are collapsing and all living beings are weeping blood, there is no power.
"We can't protect anything, we can't find anything, and even survival is a luxury."
She raised her head, a flicker of pain crossing her clear eyes.
"This record is the fastest way I could access."
These words were no longer cold statements, but rather an outpouring of helplessness and struggle.
This reveals the humanity deep within her that was not completely corrupted by the cultivation technique.
Li Qingshan looked into her eyes and saw a vulnerability and determination that seemed incongruous with her cool and aloof exterior.
It's as if I can see countless figures struggling to survive in the apocalypse, clinging to a glimmer of hope at any cost.
His tone softened, carrying a mature and steady quality:
"Power is certainly important, but if it comes at the cost of losing one's true self, who will ultimately benefit from that power?"
Are you still "you"?
What would your family and friends think if they knew you had taken this dangerous path in pursuit of power, causing a drastic change in your personality and a forgetting of your past?
Upon hearing Li Qingshan's words, Yu Xin's body trembled almost imperceptibly.
A complex and inexplicable emotion welled up in her eyes instantly—concern and longing.
There was also a sense of panic, as if one was about to lose something precious.
This emotional fluctuation was far more intense than before. Clearly, her family held an extremely important place in her heart, serving as a crucial anchor for her to resist the corrosive influence of that icy cultivation technique.
The Supreme Forgetfulness Charm within her seemed to sense the surge of emotion, and its circulation suddenly intensified.
A deeper chill tried to suppress the surging emotions, making her face even paler and her eyes show a struggling, unfocused look.
Li Qingshan saw all of this and knew that the girl was at a crucial crossroads.
He stopped offering further advice and instead changed the subject, his tone calm yet carrying a convincing and steady strength:
"Your Uncle Chen and I are old friends, with a long history together."
Now that I have met an old friend, and seeing you embarking on this perilous path for the first time, I cannot turn a blind eye.
Since you know this record is dangerous, yet you still care about your family and friends, it's clear that your true nature hasn't been extinguished, and a glimmer of clarity still remains in your mind.
This is where hope lies.
His words, like a warm current, quietly melted the frost that had formed on the edge of Yu Xin's heart.
The phrase "where hope lies" in particular made her heart, which had almost stopped beating, suddenly race.
She stared blankly at Li Qingshan, and at that moment, the icy dam in her clear eyes seemed to crack open.
yes!
The senior before me possesses unfathomable cultivation. With a mere gesture, he can silently annihilate several Fifth Rank cultivators. His realm has likely already surpassed mortal imagination, and he is probably no less capable than Uncle Chen Zhan.
More importantly, he and Uncle Chen were old friends!
In her heart, Uncle Chen was an elder as reliable as a mountain, someone she could absolutely trust. How could his old friend be a person with ulterior motives?
A thought, like a seedling breaking through the soil, rose in her mind: perhaps this Senior Li really did have a solution?
Can he see through the fog of the " Supreme Forgetfulness Record " and point her to a way out?
Once the idea took hold, it could no longer be suppressed.
Rather than wander alone down this increasingly desolate and dead-end road until you are completely lost.
Why not seize this unexpected opportunity!
Even if there's only the slightest chance, it's worth gambling everything on!
The inner struggle and weighing of options were completed almost instantly.
She suddenly raised her head, her originally cold and aloof gaze now replaced by a mixture of determination, expectation, and even a hint of desperate earnestness.
"Senior!"
Her voice trembled slightly, yet was exceptionally clear, breaking the silence of the valley.
"This junior knows that this record is strange and unsettling, and I feel as if I am walking on thin ice. Every time I cultivate, I feel my soul growing colder, and the warmth of the past slips away like sand. I am truly terrified!"
She stepped forward, no longer concealing her vulnerability and pleading for help, and looked intently at Li Qingshan:
"Senior, your cultivation is extraordinary, and you are an old friend of Uncle Chen. I humbly beg you, senior, to save me!"
Without further hesitation, she flipped her delicate hand, and a thin book appeared in her palm.
The book appeared ordinary, yet it exuded an ancient and profound sense of history. On the cover, ancient characters, written in a vigorous and powerful style, seemed to contain the trajectory of the Great Dao.
The Supreme Forgetfulness Record!
These few words alone naturally exude an indescribable magic, as if constructing a dark and boundless mental vortex, ready to devour the minds of others.
Even the surrounding light seemed to dim slightly because of its appearance.
"This is the original copy of the * Supreme Forgetfulness Record *."
Yu Xin presented the book with both hands, her posture respectful and earnest, as if she were holding her own heavy and unknown destiny.
"I am aware that I am not talented enough and have limited knowledge, and I am unable to fathom the enormous risks and true secrets contained in this book."
"Your cultivation is extraordinary, and your knowledge is vast."
She took a deep breath, looked intently at Li Qingshan, and pleaded with all her hope:
"This junior humbly requests that the senior personally read this book!"
In the hope of relying on the supreme wisdom of our predecessors, we can see the root causes and drawbacks of this practice, and find a way for us younger generations to break free from its shackles and preserve our Present Self selves!
Yu Xin will never forget this kindness and virtue!
What she offered was not only this forbidden magic book containing unfathomable power, but also all her hope of escaping her predicament, and an extension of her trust in Chen Zhan.
Li Qingshan's gaze fell on the ancient book that exuded an aura of vicissitude and ominousness.
With his level of understanding, he could naturally and clearly feel the dangerous atmosphere created by the words on the cover, a spiritual pull that pointed directly to the origin of the soul.
He didn't take it immediately, but instead looked deeply at Yu Xin, as if trying to imprint her determination into his heart.
After a few breaths, he slowly nodded, his tone calm yet carrying the weight of a promise:
"This book is indeed surrounded by an ominous force, and your willingness to hand it over shows your resolve."
Very well, I'll see for myself what earth-shattering secret lies hidden here.
If this offers a solution to your predicament, I will certainly not stand idly by.
He reached out and took the book, " The Supreme Forgetfulness Record weight.
The moment his fingertips touched the book, the ancient characters on the cover seemed to glow slightly, and the mind-devouring magic became even more pronounced.
But when it came into contact with Li Qingshan's will, which was as deep as the starry sky, it was like a mud ox sinking into the sea, failing to stir up even the slightest ripple.
Heaven and earth are ruthless, treating all things like straw dogs; the Saint is ruthless, treating the people like straw dogs.
Those who forget emotions are not without feelings; they follow the way of Heaven, reducing the surplus to give to the needy.
The way of man is different; he takes from the poor to give to the rich.
Therefore, having feelings leads to burdens, and having desires leads to harm; only by forgetting feelings and abandoning desires can one truly succeed.
Only by approaching the Heavenly Dao can one achieve immortality.
The opening chapter, with an extremely calm, even ruthless perspective, analyzes the "opposition" between the laws of heaven and earth and the emotions of living beings.
It regards emotions, desires, and even all the obsessions and memories belonging to the "individual" as impurities and shackles that hinder one from getting close to the " Heavenly Dao " and obtaining Eternal and power.
Practicing this skill involves constantly "removing" these impurities of "humanity".
Practicing this skill involves constantly "removing" these impurities of "humanity".
The process of bringing oneself infinitely closer to the " Heavenly Dao " of "doing nothing yet accomplishing everything".
Its lofty ideals and transcendent perspective have surpassed the ordinary cultivation methods that pursue power, longevity, and transcendence, pointing directly to one of the fundamental rules governing the universe!
This is a crazy ambition to simulate the universe itself, ultimately intending to replace or become a part of "the universe"!
Li Qingshan thought to himself, "It's a pity that the source of this method is indeed the Tai Shang Being. The higher one's cultivation level, the more one will eventually become the Tai Shang's resources or a puppet of the Heavenly Dao."
However, there are aspects of its philosophy that are worth learning from.
Compared to his own creation, which incorporated the profound techniques of "Summoning Demons, Implantation, Nirvana, Divine Birth, Reincarnation, and Nine Revolutions".
The Supreme Forgetfulness Record takes a more extreme and thorough "inhuman" path.
His profound skill lies in "change" and "birth," which is to give birth to new life in destruction and to accumulate transcendence in reincarnation.
The risk lies in losing control and becoming disoriented during the "transformation" process, and in the struggle with one's own demonic instincts and the ancient will of one's bloodline, which is extremely dangerous.
The path of " The Supreme Forgetfulness Record " is more like "Severing the Self, Understanding the Way, Integrating with the Law, Shaping the Form, Uniting with Heaven, Returning to Oneness".
It does not pursue dynamic transformation, but rather transforms into the Tao through an orderly and irreversible process of "peeling" and "replacement".
The risk lies not in losing control, but in being covered up, in the complete and absolute death of the old self.
Compared to the other, the Eight-Nine Profound Art is like navigating a divine ship that constantly changes shape and forges ahead through turbulent waves. The risk lies in whether the hull can withstand the drastic changes and whether the helmsman can maintain the direction in the storm.
The "Supreme Forgetfulness Record " is like actively dismantling a boat and merging it into the sea, hoping to become the ocean itself. But what ultimately exists is no longer the boat, nor the original helmsman.
Clash of ideas and reflections on benefits
Within the sea of consciousness, two completely different grand concepts collided and stirred.
Li Qingshan saw that the most terrifying aspect of the Supreme Forgetfulness Record was not its power, but its assimilative force that "nourishes things silently".
It guides practitioners to self-criticism, ultimately leading them to willingly embrace the path of "transformation into the Dao."
In the midst of this clash of ideas, Li Qingshan keenly caught a spark of inspiration!
The " Supreme Forgetfulness Record " demonstrates an exquisite control over the "precise stripping" and "orderly transformation" of consciousness, emotions, and fragmented memories during the process of "severing myself to understand the Dao."
However, it is an extremely sophisticated method of "mind control"!
It is like an incredibly sharp and precise scalpel, although its ultimate goal is to "self-destruct" through transformation.
But this "scalpel" itself, and the "techniques" used to apply it, contain extremely high value.
The greatest risk of his Eight-Nine Profound Art lies in the fact that during those violent "mutations" of divine and demonic reversals and cycles of life and death, his core consciousness may be lost in the violent demonic instincts or assimilated by divinity.
A bold and unprecedented idea, like a flash of lightning in the darkness, suddenly illuminated Li Qingshan's path forward!
Could we draw upon the essence of "orderly stripping" and "precise control" from the Supreme Forgetfulness Record *, not to "forget emotions," but rather to "lock in the true self" and "purify the cycle of reincarnation"?
That is, in each cycle of the profound skill, a stable mechanism based on the concept of " Supreme Forgetfulness " is introduced and applied in reverse!
This mechanism does not strip away emotions, but rather activates a precise operation when consciousness is about to be overwhelmed by the demonic instincts of the Demonic Embryo or frozen by divinity.
What is cut away during the transformation are the distracting thoughts, demonic erosion, excessive assimilation of divinity, and redundant misalignments brought about by reincarnation that may lead to confusion!
It's like equipping a ship with an automatic balancing system and a compass pointing it to the port during a raging storm.
Each time the cycle of reincarnation is reversed, this becomes a foolproof method.
Like a calm surgeon, precisely "slicing away" the "impurities" that pollute the core consciousness.
Only the most authentic "self-awareness" and necessary foundations are preserved to ensure the purity and direction of the "new life".
This is not about making cultivators forget their emotions; on the contrary, it is about helping those who cultivate the Eight-Nine Profound Art to firmly safeguard their fundamental understanding of "who I am" during their Heaven-Overturning transformation!
Therefore, the scalpel of " Supreme Forgetfulness " is used to perform healing by "stabilizing the Present Self and purifying the path"!
This idea is undoubtedly extremely complex and difficult, and the risks may be even greater.
But its appearance opened a door to a completely new realm for Li Qingshan!
It's a groundbreaking achievement of integration and transcendence!
He withdrew his finger, and the light of his divine sense dissipated.
When his gaze fell on Yu Xin again, it held a deeper meaning and a sense of understanding.
Studying the " Supreme Forgetfulness Record " not only gave him a deeper understanding of the dangers of this forbidden and extraordinary skill, but also unexpectedly provided him with crucial "lessons from others" for perfecting his own profound skills.
The girl before him was not only a sample of the initial effects of perfecting the Eight-Nine Profound Art, but also had a Cause and Effect relationship with him.
Li Qingshan pondered for a moment, looking at Yu Xin, whose face was pale and whose eyes held a hint of expectation and fear.
If you continue your cultivation, all that will remain in the end is a puppet named " Tai Shang," possessing your appearance and some of your memories.
Yu Xin's body trembled violently, and her face instantly drained of all color. Li Qingshan's words were like a final thunderclap, completely shattering the last glimmer of hope in her heart.
"Senior, I..." Her voice trembled slightly, filled with despair.
"But I had no other choice."
"Not necessarily."
Li Qingshan interrupted her, his gaze as calm as a still well, yet containing an undeniable confidence.
"The universe is vast, and the laws of nature are boundless; how could there only be one dead end?"
I observe that you are resolute in character, pure in nature, and have a past connection with old friends.
If you are willing, you may temporarily follow me in my spiritual practice.
As for the nascent Tai Shang Dao essence within you and your damaged foundation,"
He paused slightly, as if sensing something, and then said:
"I may try other methods to help you channel or even transform some of its essence. Although it cannot eliminate its influence immediately, it can at least slow down its erosion and buy you time to find another way."
"Let me clarify some key points, and perhaps I can find you a path that will neither diminish your desire for enlightenment nor compromise your true nature."
These words were like a bright lamp lit for Yu Xin in the endless darkness!
It not only points out the danger, but also offers real hope and a viable way out!
The phrase "preserve your true self" in particular struck her deepest desire.
Overwhelmed with surprise and excitement, Yu Xin stared blankly at Li Qingshan, her clear eyes instantly welling up with tears. Her feigned aloofness and indifference vanished in that instant.
Without any hesitation, she endured the pain in her shoulder and the discomfort in her body, took a step back, and respectfully bowed deeply to Li Qingshan, her voice choked with emotion yet incredibly clear:
" Yu Xin, thank you so much for your kindness in saving me!"
If you, senior, can guide me and help me break free from this shackle, I, this junior, am willing to serve you as a disciple for life to repay your kindness!
This is not a hypocritical formality, but the most sincere and urgent plea and promise from a young girl who has seen a glimmer of hope in a desperate situation.
Li Qingshan accepted her bow without hesitation, but did not immediately agree. He simply said:
"Stay with me for a while."
Right now, your injuries are quite serious, so I'll help you recover and recuperate first.
As for other things, we'll talk about them later.
His gaze swept over the ravaged lake shore and the graceful, verdant mountain peak, and he began to deduce the immense possibility of integrating the essence of the " Supreme Forgetfulness Record " to innovate his own profound skills.
And how to deal with the Tai Shang Dao Rhyme that had already taken root in Yu Xin's body.
This path is full of unknowns, but whether for the sake of his deceased friends or for a breakthrough in his own spiritual journey, he has decided to take this step.
For Red Hair Enters the Body Shrouding the Heavens: Yuanshi of the Myriad Heavens " has been released!